Sharing the gospel. Educating people IN OUR INNER-CITY. FALL 2012 Peyton’s HOUSE WWW.NCCJACKSON.COM Parents are grateful for 2012 Summer Enrichment Program helping their children be successes rather than statistics! NCC OFFERS THE GOSPEL, EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE TO INNER-CITY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR GOD’S GLORY. 150 students were involved with our Summer Enrichment Program which included NCC Prep (K-1st), Super Stars for Christ (2nd-5th), Hearts for Arts (6th-12th) and our new Exceptional Leadership Program (6th-12th). Hear what the parents had to say about the program. “The Neighborhood Christian Centerʼs Summer Enrichment Program has had a significant positive impact on my three children who participated in it. The program focused on the total development of the children. This included physical, intellectual and spiritual enrichment. My 13-year-old son enjoyed taking on new responsibilities assigned him as a volunteer. The children enjoyed the sports component that taught them teamwork. They made new friends and improved on their interpersonal skills. The two younger children found the academic component very beneficial and all three of my children said they learned more about God. My conclusion is that this program is very good for the children and must be sustained. Thank you for organizing it.” “My daughter loves the Summer Super Stars program. Daily she comes home singing a new song that she has learned for the day. This program has had a strong impact on my daughter. She loves attending class on a daily basis. She is eager to learn and is excited about learning a new song. I would love for her to attend this program next year. Thanks for all of your support and effort in making her summer fun and educational. Thank you!” “I believe this is my boysʼ 6th year. It has been a blessing. It academically reinforces what they learned in school. They have fun with the different activities. The amount of money that it costs is very economical. My boys are volunteers this year. They enjoyed helping out.” Performance at Jackson Mall Center Stage “This program was a blessing. The staff were so friendly. They were like family. I thank God for each of you. Great is your reward.” “We are rejoicing, rejoicing over the ultimate blessing that 22 of our students gave their life to Christ this summer.” Johnnie Bruce Summer Director christmas gift ideas Provide Christmas dinner for a family ($35) as a gift honoring a friend. Then, visit our website and print a card for friends and family indicating the gift you donated in their name. 100% of our financial support comes from partnering with individuals, families, Sunday school classes, small groups & other interested groups. I-55 Kroger gives NCC a discount on all Christmas box food items. Adopt a family for Christmas GIVE YOUR TIME t o h el p p ack an d d e liv e r C hrist m as b oxes PACKING Saturday, December 15, 8 a.m.-noon DELIVERING Saturday, December 22, 8 a.m.-noon A fun family ministry Adopt a carefully screened, needy studentʼs family, providing toys, clothes, etc., and either personally deliver the gifts to the family or bring them to NCC for the family to pick up by December 14. Let us know as soon as possible if you would like to participate in this wonderful Christmas blessing. . Studentsʼ lives are being changed! Becoming successes rather than statistics! Two students who have benefitted greatly from the Christ-centered After School Tutoring and The Summer Superstars are Rashad and Ahmad Young twins, Ahmad & Rashad Young. The social support and educational tutoring offered at these programs has set both boys on the path for success. These twin brothers attend G. N. Smith Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi. When the two arrived at the center, they both struggled in similar areas. Provide a month of Christ centered after school tutoring for a child ($150) as a gift honoring a friend. Then, visit our website and print a card for friends and family indicating the gift you donated in their name. Gently used winter coats and toys are welcomed, also. Financial gifts can be given online at www.nccjackson.com. For more information: 601-352-9049 Volunteer tutors make it happen! KIDS SEE THEY CAN DO IT! Nina Johnston left picture, and Dahlia Jordan right picture. Rashad had a hard time concentrating on his work, and showed little to no concern for his studies, while Ahmad was reluctant about participating with his peers and struggled in reading comprehension. Since being at the center, the staff has seen growth in these areas as well as many more. Rashad has developed a better work ethic and has made major improvements in his attitude. He also raises his hand to participate and is frequently giving correct answers in discussions. Ahmad concentrates better on his work and exhibits leadership qualities. He shows a genuine excitement for the completion of his work, and is motivated to learn. Initially neither Ahmad or Rashad wanted to participate in our devotional period, which includes prayer and the student creed, Now they both are very eager to participate in devotional period. Collectively, the students have become more energetic toward their schoolwork. Their reading skills and attitude have improved and they are developing better relationships with their peers. Ahmad and Rashad Young are two great examples of the many students who have grown academically, socially and emotionally. Summer Enrichment 2012 Final Program. Go to www.nccjackson.com and click on videos to watch! After School Tutoring OVER 2000 STUDENTS have been involved in our after school tutoring programs since 1991. Our K-5 Christ-centered after school tutoring is in full swing with 40 students enrolled at Ash Street and 13 at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson. Come by and visit or volunteer one day a week for our program as a tutor or mentor. Our goal is to have one-on-one tutoring for our students. Times: Ash Street (M-F 2:30-5), FPC (M-Tues 3-5) Peyton’s HOUSE It’s finished! It’s dedicated! It’s operating! Glory to God! Thank you! It started with young, excited Jackson Prep students doing demolition in 2011, continued with myriads of energetic volunteers and was dedicated August 25, 2012! Rafael Jackson has taken the helm as the director of Peytonʼs House. Rafael says, “My dream for Peyton's Leadership House it to witness middle and high school youth grow to be followers of Jesus and to spread his message of love to their peers and family members. I also want to connect them with caring adults who are willing to spend time with them to develop them into caring adults as well.” We have eight students this fall. Would you like to be one of those caring adults? Contact Rafael at 601-291-0163. Volunteers share their hearts “Iʼve been a tutor for three years. I really like kids and like being able to use my academic talent to help them. I like watching them ʻget itʼ for the first time which encourages them to know they can do it for themselves. We try to stay with the same student, so I have tutored about six children over the past three years.” Student with Mary Stewart Hurst Mary Stewart Hurst “ Iʼve been a tutor for 5 years. As a history professor at Hinds Community College, I am interested in helping students, who I will one day teach, get on track for success early. I have volunteered with the same students from K-5th grade. I am proud of their progress and have seen them grow up to be good students and good people. I love being a part of encouraging them. I am also the Honors Program Director at Hinds. I try to emphasize service to the 60 stuDr. Ben Cloyd dents in the program. I encourage them to be a volunteer at NCC. There are usually about six or seven who choose to come each week.” Dr. Ben Cloyd Hinds Community College Honors Program volunteers Dedication August 25, 2012 Lynzie & Rafael Jackson HOW TO GIVE: VOLUNTEERS: Please contact Elder James Turner, 601-750-4133 Mrs. Johnnie Bruce, 601-354-8855 FUNDS: Please make checks out to Neighborhood Christian Center and mail to: Neighborhood Christian Center, 417 W. Ash Street, Jackson, MS 39203 or give online at www.nccjackson.com Questions? 601-352-9049 NCC is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). We are so thankful for our volunteers and donors. GOD USES YOU to be a NEIGHBOR to NCC and keep this ministry operating. OUR IMMEDIATE NEEDS • FUNDS: For our Christ-centered after school tutoring pro- gram, Christmas outreach, operating expenses and our capital campaign to provide updated facilities for our tutoring program and the ministry at Peyton’s House. • VOLUNTEERS: We ALWAYS need volunteers; tutors, men- tors, clerical, people to serve food, “go-fors.” YOU qualify! • DONATIONS: We ALWAYS need school supplies, hand sani- tizer, paper towels, etc. We need 2 CD players, an up-to-date CPU, a cordless telephone, a DVD player with 42”+ TV, a 15 passenger van/mini bus, a fax machine and floor fans. Please call us. We’d love to know what you would like to provide. Peyton’s HOUSE 417 W. Ash Street Jackson, MS 39203 601-352-9049 www.nccjackson.com One of God’s NCC SUCCESSES Once a student, NOW a volunteer “NCC provides positive instructions as to how a young man of God should carry himself.” Meet GAVEN HUGHES “I joined NCC when I was seven and experienced a positive way to be involved with other kids my age during the summer time. I especially enjoyed the final programs and still do as you can see in my picture! I am a student at Callaway High School, a member of the (Charger Funk) marching band as well as the Callaway High School Choir. NCC helped me to do things like this by stressing the importance of success, education, and how imperative it is to believe in yourself. NCC helped me to become more mature and see life in a perspective that can motivate me and allow me to overcome statistics. Now I volunteer to set a good example for the kids who are looking for a positive role model like I once was. Hopefully I have and will touch many in a positive and spiritual way. Spiritually NCC always emphasized the importance of Jesus, and a strong relationship with Him and Him only. At NCC I heard the invitation of salvation, and came into a true relationship with Jesus. Gaven singing for the 2012 summer program. How would I summerize my experience with NCC? EMPOWERING, MOTIVATING AND NURTURING!”