Elder Peter Stern reflected on 2025 and then guest hosts Joe Swanner and Brandi Strickland encouraged and prepped NCC to be fully present in 2026 beginning with the A Night’s Welcome (ANW) ministry.

Note: H.E.L.P.S. Inc. facilitates the ANW shelter program for the homeless in the city of Hampton. Area congregations come alongside of H.E.L.P.S. to provide shelter, dinner, breakfast, and a place to sleep. Doors open at 6 pm and close at 7 am the next morning. New Covenant Church will host ANW December 30th-February 1st.