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Sunday
Oct172010

If These Stones Could Speak

"If These Stones Could Speak" - a sermon delivered by Dr Peter Morgan on Sunday 10/17/2010 to celebrate National City Christian Church's 80th Anniversary.
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Friday
Oct012010

Strolling Through History

October 19, 1930 Sunrise Dedication

Interested in the history of National City? In preparation for our 80th Anniversary Dr. Peter Morgan created a short booklet highlighting each decade. Check it out here.

Friday
Sep172010

Remember When....

Do you have a favorite memory of National City?

Has National City touched your life in a special way?

National City's 80th Anniversary is this October and we are collecting stories to place in our special time capsule ark. The ark will be sealed at our anniversary celebration and then reopened for our 100th anniversary celebration.

We would love to hear your unique experiences! You can fill out the note paper found in your bulletin this week or you can email me at cwalsh@nationalcitycc.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Colleen Walsh

Tuesday
Sep142010

September: Historically speaking...

James GarfieldJames Garfield and Alexander Campbell are two names connected to National City that are prominent in history:  Garfield in American history, Campbell in church history. But did you know…the two great men knew each other!

Young Garfield, seeking a college, once ventured to visit Campbell at his college in old Virginia, now West Virginia.  He came away with a high regard for Mr. Campbell.  Because of the pre-Civil War Southern sympathies of the college, (not Mr. Campbell’s views), Garfield did not attend Bethany but selected Williams College in New England.  After the Civil War, Garfield did support Bethany College by serving on its board of trustees.

Alexander CampbellPresident Garfield was a preaching, serving elder at the congregation that became National City when he was martyred in office.  He died on September 19, 1881.  Alexander Campbell, church reformer and founder of the Disciples of Christ, envisioned National City’s “great meetinghouse” and a “stationed advocate” for our plea of Christian unity.  He was born on September 12, 1788.

In our 80th year as National City Christian Church we celebrate the visionary leaders who went before us.

Peter M. Morgan