aoneeight

ON MISSION EVERY DAY

aoneeight is the missions arm of National Community Church, which seeks to mobilize people, empowered by the Spirit, to do what Jesus did wherever they are. What did Jesus do?: ACT
• Addressed poverty by assisting the poor and oppressed
• Addressed suffering by caring for the sick and sorrowful
• Addressed brokenness by transforming through reconciliation

11/26/2021

One of the nation’s largest Indian reservations, Pine Ridge is home to the Lakota people and some of the most significant figures and events in American Indian history. It is also the most impoverished community in America. Hear incredible stories of perseverance, forgiveness, faith, and peace. Email [email protected] to learn more.

11/24/2021

Come learn the foundations of peacemaking in the land where Jesus called us to be peacemakers. In partnership with Telos, we will walk in Jesus’ footsteps to place his teachings in the current context of a conflict the world has deemed hopeless. As followers of Jesus seeking to better understand the formation and resolution of conflict, we will listen to many narratives, explore the realities of daily living in this context, examine our preconceived assumptions, and learn skills from peacemakers doing the hard work on the ground. Email [email protected] to learn more.

11/22/2021

Johan Vos, founder of Victory4All, is a visionary. Join us as we partner with Johan and Astrid in the work they are in education and poverty alleviation in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa. With a focus on prayer and encouragement, this team will be led by Pastor David Schmidgall and Pastor Jimeka Jones-Setzer. Email [email protected] to learn more.

11/17/2021

Haiti continues to experience political instability, natural disasters and hindered economic and social stability, however the spirit and resilience of the people of Haiti persists amidst tragedy. Our Haiti Partner Team will create fundraising opportunities that will support efforts to provide aid to children and families who once again lost everything in the August 2021 earthquake. Please continue to pray with us for our partners, Franceli and Julie Joseph, working in Haiti. Email [email protected] to learn more.

11/10/2021

As part of their efforts to be self-sustaining, Teen Challenge Jamaica has built a fully operable farm outside of Ocho Rios. Teen Challenge Jamaica endeavors to help men and women become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive. Join us this August as we visit our long term partners and TCJ program directors Anthony and Barbara Richards. Email [email protected] to learn more.

11/08/2021

Meet Bishop Caddie and Rhoda N'Gnambi, founders of Lusungu Children's Home, and our long term partners. Bishop and Rhoda are serving, pastoring and meeting tangible needs in their home community of Chingola, Zambia. This year we are building a team, led by Pastor Marion Mason and Rachel Irmen to partner with them in their incredible work. We hope to visit this summer. Email [email protected] to learn more.

07/20/2021

Join our partner DC127 on Wednesday, July 21, 6-8p, as they host the next Communities for Families Virtual Volunteer Training to ensure that families who are in need of support can still receive tangible resources and vital relational connections. They need new volunteers who will commit to meet with a family twice a week. The training will cover details about DC127, how to work with children and support families virtually, and what to expect when volunteering.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Link in bio!

07/16/2021

The Waynetown, IN Partner Team is heading out this coming week! They will be working with learning from Be The Church as they invest in their local community. Be the Church was started by Brad and Kathryn Eads, former NCCers who felt called to return and help revitalize their hometown, economically and spiritually.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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-Safety for the team as they travel and are in Waynetown⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-For a learning spirit and unity for the team⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-For the fostering of relationships as they spend time with our partners on the ground ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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06/11/2021

Foster Care Orientation:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Join our partner DC127 on June 15 from 6-8p as they teach about the process of fostering in Washington DC. The orientation focuses on how to begin fostering and what to expect throughout the process. You will also learn about DC127’s support to foster families before, during and after fostering.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/17/2021

We are praying against the ongoing violence in Ethiopia. Our long time partner Beza International Church is mobilizing their local community to partner with the offices of Food for the Hungry and World Vision International to collect and quickly distribute materials to the areas of greatest need, starting in the Tigray region.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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NCC and Pastor Zeb have a close relationship and we were honored to have him share with us a few weeks ago during Upperzoom, where he gave some updates on the situation in Ethiopia and a message to our community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out the link in bio to find out how you can donate to their work.

03/22/2021

Join our partners as they host their first District wide action team meeting of the year. During this meeting they will rally around their 2021 agenda, recommit to WIN membership, and set next steps in their campaigns for affordable housing, corporate accountability for racial equity, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WIN, besides other causes, advocates for public lands and affordable housing, which is directly related to our Ending Homelessness cause. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Register on the link in our Bio.

02/15/2021

Join our partner for this all-women virtual gathering.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In the Uyghur culture there is a monthly gathering of women around tea to catch up on life called, "Chai." Bring a hot drink and join our partner for this virtual gathering to hear prominent Uyghur women activists share about the atrocities happening in Xinjiang/East Turkestan. Come and listen to hear how we can best respond with the heart of a peacemaker, standing in solidarity with those being oppressed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Register on the link in our bio.

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