NWCC (Northwest Christian Church) began almost at the onset of the space age, with meetings at the schoolhouse beginning in 1957. Before the transistor, the Vietnam conflict, the invention of Velcro, the dawn of the jet age, and while women wore white gloves and men wore coats and hats, a core band of believers met, grew, and committed to build what is now the Fellowship Hall. With the nation recovering from wars and with the demands of "baby boomer" children, money was tight. For the times, the commitment made by the founders was substantial.

As the surrounds grew, so did NWCC, and soon the chapel and the educational wing were added (1960's). Shortly thereafter, in 1972, the sanctuary and offices were added on the east end. Both required extra financial commitments from the members. The final mortgage on the evolving building was "burned" in the 1980's.

The surrounding community had reached its limits of expansion, and new community growth on the north side was to be served by new churches. NWCC remained a healthy and vibrant church through two decades and during that time inspired, nurtured, and supported refugee families and 9 student ministers.

Yet More Growth

With the advent of population growth in the Hilliard area, NWCC was blessed with an expanding congregation in the late 1990's. Growth, combined with an aging facility, led to the decision to once again upgrade and improve the physical facilities. That construction was undertaken in 2001 and completed in 2002. Today's facilities represent an amalgamation of faith, work, and giving for over 45 years!

A look back over the last three years shows some of the remarkable successes of NWCC's body of believers, including:

• The largest regional church participation in the annual Crop Walk.
• Nurturing of yet another student minister.
• Two very successful student ministry trips.
• 15 Chalice Arts Series programs.
• The largest yard sale in the community.
• Substantial monetary donations toward Camp Christian's new kitchen/dining hall and additional camper residence.
• Baptism of 8 souls into new life, plus 43 new members by transfer.

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