2008 at National City Christian Church

Merry Christmas to you and yours! National City Christian Church and I send to you our very best wishes for a memorable holiday season.

The year of our Lord 2008 will be remembered for many things in our life and witness:

• The annual summer program enriched the lives of inner-city children as they focused for five weeks on music, art, science, and reading.
• Youth "bunkhouse ministry" house hundreds of young people visiting Washington, DC from as far away as France
• Our food pantry provided groceries to feed thousands of families.
• The Hispanic congregation continues to grow in enthusiasm and numbers.
• Heads of faith communions gathered here for a prayer service with the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches.
• NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) gathered in our facilities to assist thousands needing help with their finances and mortgages.
• The congregation hosted the neighborhood on its steps for Capital Pride.
• National City Christian Church Foundation had a significant presence at the HIspanic and Bilingual Assembly in New Jersey, the National Convocation in Memphis, and the World Convention in Nashville, TN.
• In addition, I participated in leadership ah the 100th birthday anniversary of Preisdnet Lyndon B. Johnson, and I will be featured next January in a PBS documentary on Presidential churches.

We have many reasons for offering thanks to God in this season. Your prayers and financial support have made all the difference! Thank you for all the ways that you continue to lift up this ministry on behalf of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Your contribution at the end of this year is so very much appreciated. With your support, we look forward to serving many people on your behalf in 2009.

Merry, Merry Christmas!