Our Mission: To serve our neighbors in need with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide hope and healing through education and discipleship.
Early Preparations Underway for Christmas and Thanksgiving
We’re also making plans for Thanksgiving! While we're still working out the details, we’re excited to share that God’s Love Covenant Church will once again be preparing meals for the “Meals on Wheels” clients on Thanksgiving Day. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at 256-351-7633. Stay tuned for updates on the Thanksgiving food items we’ll be collecting by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
We know it’s early, but we are already preparing for the upcoming Christmas Toy Store. Our Toy Store will primarily feature new toys for parents to select when they shop for their children. Please drop off new toys at the NCC, or if you prefer to order online, you can have them sent directly to us at 619 Bank St, Decatur, AL 35601.
In addition to our Toy Store, we will have opportunities to sponsor families. If you choose to sponsor a child or family, we will provide you with clothing sizes and a wish list of toys for each child. If your company, church, small group, or family is interested in sponsoring, please email us at [email protected].
We know it’s early, but we are already preparing for the upcoming Christmas Toy Store. Our Toy Store will primarily feature new toys for parents to select when they shop for their children. Please drop off new toys at the NCC, or if you prefer to order online, you can have them sent directly to us at 619 Bank St, Decatur, AL 35601.
In addition to our Toy Store, we will have opportunities to sponsor families. If you choose to sponsor a child or family, we will provide you with clothing sizes and a wish list of toys for each child. If your company, church, small group, or family is interested in sponsoring, please email us at [email protected].
NCC’s Journey in Prison Ministry
In December 2008, on the men's side of the jail ministry, the Neighborhood Christian Center began its work at Limestone Correctional Facility. Over the course of about 14 months, we taught four days a week, and during that time, 215 inmates graduated from the Jobs for Life program, each receiving 32 hours of training. However, in February 2009, changes were made to the Pre-Release program, which prevented us from continuing to teach Jobs For Life. We were able to teach from 2009-2016 Life’s Healing Choices, with 80 inmates graduating each year. Limestone Correctional Facility is also where Tim Bolding began working with Kairos and Prison Fellowship. We continued to participate in both programs until the onset of COVID-19, which paused our efforts at the facility. We hope to resume classes at Limestone Correctional Facility in 2025.
In 2012, we started teaching classes and hosting half-day seminars at the North Alabama Community Work Center (formerly known as the Decatur Work Release Center). At the request of Chaplain Baggett, we helped plan the start of Kairos at the Work Center, which has since become the most active Kairos site in Alabama since Covid. Jesus Lopez and Art Mann currently teach a weekly class for NCC at the North Alabama Community Work Center.
Following our work at the North Alabama Community Work Center, we expanded to Hamilton Aged & Infirmed Prison, offering classes and half-day seminars. We are expanding to three weekly classes at Hamilton A&I and will continue to hold five special events annually, with help from our volunteers, serving 55 male inmates. Jesus Lopez will start two classes on Tuesdays as part of the CORE program, while Tim Bolding will help lead a weekly Bible study at Hamilton A&I.
In 2012, we started teaching classes and hosting half-day seminars at the North Alabama Community Work Center (formerly known as the Decatur Work Release Center). At the request of Chaplain Baggett, we helped plan the start of Kairos at the Work Center, which has since become the most active Kairos site in Alabama since Covid. Jesus Lopez and Art Mann currently teach a weekly class for NCC at the North Alabama Community Work Center.
Following our work at the North Alabama Community Work Center, we expanded to Hamilton Aged & Infirmed Prison, offering classes and half-day seminars. We are expanding to three weekly classes at Hamilton A&I and will continue to hold five special events annually, with help from our volunteers, serving 55 male inmates. Jesus Lopez will start two classes on Tuesdays as part of the CORE program, while Tim Bolding will help lead a weekly Bible study at Hamilton A&I.
Sixteen Years and Counting Behind Bars in Morgan County Jail
Our journey with jail ministry at Morgan County Jail began in 2008, when Pamela Bolding first had the opportunity to assist with church services for the women. After teaching at Limestone Correctional Facility, the door opened for us to offer our first Jobs for Life classes. Over the past 16 years, God has blessed the NCC and other organizations with a strong partnership with the Sheriff’s office and leadership, allowing us to continue sharing the Gospel and teaching over 28 classes and programs weekly. These efforts help inmates embark on a new path that not only transforms their own lives but also impacts their families and communities.
We are grateful to help oversee these classes and programs, which includes managing daily class rosters, training volunteers, and organizing necessary services. The large number of weekly classes would not be possible without the dedication of the volunteer instructors who come each week, as well as the financial donors who fund Bibles and curriculum. In the past year, over 140 volunteers have completed training to assist with these classes and programs.
Morgan County Jail now has more class activity than any other jail or prison north of Birmingham, making it the most active in the state of Alabama for providing educational and spiritual programs to inmates. What a privilege and responsibility God has given us to serve “the least of these” in Jesus' name. It brings us great joy to witness lives being transformed. To God be the glory, great things He has done!
We are grateful to help oversee these classes and programs, which includes managing daily class rosters, training volunteers, and organizing necessary services. The large number of weekly classes would not be possible without the dedication of the volunteer instructors who come each week, as well as the financial donors who fund Bibles and curriculum. In the past year, over 140 volunteers have completed training to assist with these classes and programs.
Morgan County Jail now has more class activity than any other jail or prison north of Birmingham, making it the most active in the state of Alabama for providing educational and spiritual programs to inmates. What a privilege and responsibility God has given us to serve “the least of these” in Jesus' name. It brings us great joy to witness lives being transformed. To God be the glory, great things He has done!
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Thank you to Peoples Bank of Alabama for collecting much-needed food items for our pantry. We've served far more Neighbors in the past few months than we did last year, so our pantry is in great need of restocking. Your support is truly appreciated!
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The Pilot Club of Decatur generously donated peanut butter and jelly! These are some of our Neighbors’ favorite items.
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Current Needs
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Children
-Shoes -All size clothes -Diapers size 6 -Pull-ups |
Boys
-ALL SIZES of shoes, shirts, shorts, jeans, and underwear |
Girls
-Clothes sizes 10 and up -Underwear -Shoes |
Women
-Underwear: All Sizes -Tops and pants sizes L, XL, XXL |
Men
-ALL SIZES shirts -ALL SIZES of tennis shoes -Boxers sizes S-XL -Smaller size jeans |
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Travel Hygiene Items:
-Shampoo -Conditioner -Body Wash |
Do you have a car or truck you no longer use or are considering selling? Instead of going through the hassle of selling, why not consider donating it to the NCC? Your generous donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need within our community.
Donating your vehicle to the NCC can provide you with valuable tax benefits. You can claim a deduction on your taxes based on the vehicle’s fair market value. Reach out to the NCC to express your interest in donating your vehicle.
Donating your vehicle to the NCC can provide you with valuable tax benefits. You can claim a deduction on your taxes based on the vehicle’s fair market value. Reach out to the NCC to express your interest in donating your vehicle.
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