ALTARS: The Places Where We Meet with God
An ALTAR is a way of saying “the God who got me HERE, will get me THERE...the God who did THIS, will also do THAT.” ALTARS mark significant places in our lives. They are also a place where we meet with God - if we want to get closer to God, one way to do that is to build an ALTAR
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About Us
We are New City Church
“A Place Where Love Works.”Biblical FoundationThe Bible is our source for all that we do as a church.
Continuous Spiritual GrowthWe create environments for spiritual growth at every level.
Responsive CompassionIt is our responsibility to respond with compassion to those in need.
Authentic and Generational RelationshipsThis will be a spiritual family that crosses generational gaps and creates “a place where it’s OK to not be OK.”
Excellence Honors GodEverything we do in our community and in our church should be done with excellence and care.
Our Staff
People who contribute enormously to our Church.
ERIC SPANIER
Lead PastorPastor Eric and Tiffany came to New City in 2010 following their wedding. From 2010-2013 they served on staff as Youth and Children's Pastors. In March of 2014, they were commissioned as Lead Pastors of New City. They have three children, Parker, Kylee, and Haley.
JAYE BECK
Administrative CoordinatorJaye and Ray have been longtime members of New City and together bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from the corporate world. In 2000, Jaye felt the Lord lead her to retire from the corporate world and join New City as Administrative Coordinator. Jaye and Ray have two children and four grandchildren.
VERNON JEFFERIES
Associate PastorPastor Vernon and Emma are long time members of New City and faithfully served in many different ministries throughout their time here. Pastor Vernon currently serves in leadership over the Senior Adult and Visitation Ministry. They have two sons, two daughters, and nine grandchildren.
CASANDRA NEEDS
Children's Ministry DirectorBrian and Casandra have years of experience working with children as teachers, coaches, and through the ministry of "Kids Rock 4 Christ." They currently serve as the Children's Ministry Directors. They have three children, Kyle, Taylor and Isabela.
SANDRA TRACY
Worship Ministry DirectorSandra and Brett have been faithful members of New City for years and they both serve in various ministries throughout the church. Sandra currently serves as our Worship Ministry Director. They have one son named Josh.
Dream Team Volunteers
Consistent ScheduleThe following list contains the descriptions of ministry DREAM TEAMS here at New City Church that require a consistent schedule when choosing to serve on this team. Serving on these teams will require an investment of your time and energy for a consistent amount of time – and not just a “season” of serving on these teams. Please keep this in consideration when signing up to get involved in any of these areas.
Team Leader: Pastor Vernon Jefferies
This friendly team loves people and makes them feel “right at home” here at New City Church. They will welcome guests with a smile, some encouragement, and a personal touch so that hearts are open to the Gospel message.
Team Leader: Pastor Vernon Jefferies
This team prepares people for a positive experience by welcoming and assisting them to a seat, facilitating the offering, serving communion, and maintaining a distraction free environment for each service.
Team Leader: Sandra Tracy
Through vocals, instruments and other methods of praise and worship, this dynamic team prepares the way for our guests to encounter the presence of God each and every service.
Chord charts may be viewed by Worship Team Members. Because this material is under copyright, you will need a user name and password to access these chord charts.
Chord Charts Sound Tech Schedule
Team Leader: Pastor Eric Spanier
This team requires you to bring your creativity and tech experience so that this team can work hard to create and enhance the services through the operation of the sound board, the visual media projection, and through creative lighting. Training is offered.
Team Leader: Casandra Needs
This team works with our Children’s Ministry Coordinator to create an environment where children are consistently exposed to the love of Jesus. This team intentionally and strategically invests in the lives of our children through creative worship, interactive media, puppets and Bible character portrayals, greeting, fun games, and more.
Team Leader: Kimberlee Campbell
This team works hard to promote safety and security to the parents/guardians of our kids. This team works together weekly (before and after service) to check in and check out New City Kids and to assist new families to become assimilated into our New City Kids Ministry.
Team Leader: Tiffany Spanier
This team not only gives parents the opportunity to enjoy a service where they will experience God, but helps to teach young children Biblical principles in a fun and safe environment.
Team Leader: Danielle Rutter
This team provides parents with an opportunity to enjoy a distraction-free service in our Sanctuary, while ensuring that each child will get the best care possible so that they feel the love of God at such an early age.
Team Leader: Pastor Eric Spanier
This teams works with our Youth Ministry Coordinator to create environments where students in Middle School and High School can have a real encounter with Jesus as part of Impact City Youth. Opportunities include serving on the worship team, media team, event team, mentoring and small group team, and planning team.The following list contains the descriptions of ministry DREAM TEAMS here at New City Church that require a flexible schedule when choosing to serve on this team. Serving on these teams will require an investment of your time and energy for a consistent amount of time – but only for a determined season or time period. Please keep this in consideration when signing up to get involved in any of these areas.
Team Leaders: Brenda Pleasant | Pastor Vernon Jefferies
The Care Team at New City Church coordinates provision of meals for members of New City Church during life-changing events – such as child birth, post-funeral care, hospitalization and prolonged illness. This team will be contacted when they are needed in order to coordinate the care needed.
Team Leader: Tiffany Spanier
This team works on a rotating schedule to pick up food donations from Wawa (Friday Morning) and Panera Bread (Sunday Night and Tuesday Night). These donations are used for ministry at New City Church and in our community.
Team Leaders: Evelyn Tyson | Pastor Vernon Jefferies
This team works together with Shipley Manor on the Second Sunday of every month to facilitate a service for its residents. Opportunities include worship and song ministry, sharing a message or devotion and serving the residents.
Team Leader: Lyn Budd
This teams works with the HOPE Closet Leadership to continually assist clients by providing for their physical needs (food and clothing) and creating a bridge of relationship to provide for their spiritual needs. Opportunities include: maintain and organize inventory, meeting with clients, organizing donations, and assisting with the “New Beginnings” Bible Study and Dinner on Sunday evenings.
Team Leader: Carla Broadway
This team works with Parents Night Out Leadership on the Second Friday of each month to provide safe and fun childcare for parents who need a “Night Out.”
Team Leader: Lloyd Budd
This team works with New City Church Leadership to continually enhance, clean, improve and update the facilities and grounds of New City Church. This team would lead our annual New City Church Work Days.
Team Leader: Pastor Eric Spanier
This team works with New City Church leadership to enhance our main sanctuary (and other areas of our facility) through creative design and decoration. Design and decoration will be coordinated and planned with Sunday Message Series, special events, and with holidays.Children’s Ministries
Children are dismissed after praise and worship.Check your children in from 9:45 to 10:15am.
Nursery Care
Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old.
New City Kids Preschool
Ages 3 to 5 years old. Children must be potty trained.
New City Kids
Kindergarten through 5th Grade.