September 6-10, 2021
NOAC 2021 WILL BE A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
The NOAC 2021 Planning Team met online via Zoom in October. After much discussion, it was decided that the 2021 conference will be held online only, based upon ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Team did not make this decision lightly. We believe that it is the most responsible decision that can be made at this time.
The following factors were considered
- Current Lake Junaluska restrictions severely limit in-person gatherings. There is no way we can predict possible restrictions for September 2021.
- NOAC participants are in the age group that is particularly vulnerable to the virus. Our first priority is protecting our sisters and brothers.
- We have numerous deadline considerations and believe it is better to make the decision now rather than waiting until the last minute.
- We have no way of knowing what transportation (i.e., buses, airlines) and lodging options will be available next September.
The Planning Team is working on developing creative ways to joyfully experience NOAC online. As disappointing as it is, we feel that we will be able to craft an exciting and fulfilling NOAC, just in a different format. Thank you for your future participation, this will be a wonderful time.
NOAC 2021 PLANNING TEAM: Christy Waltersdorff, NOAC Coordinator, Pat Roberts, Jim Martinez, Paula Ziegler Ulrich, Glenn Bollinger, Rex Miller, Karen Dillon, Josh Brockway, Stan Dueck
“Overflowing with Hope”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Christian Standard Bible)
Theme Statement
We live in a world that is ruled by division, anger, and fear. We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are called to a different way of living and being in the world. We are called to be people of robust hope. We cannot maintain hope by ourselves but must rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit. When we focus on our God of hope we can find joy and peace in our daily lives. We may not ignore the pain and sorrow in our world. We are called to face it and work to heal it as we allow God’s Holy Spirit to fill us with Christ’s presence and power.
Daily Themes
Monday: Welcome, Overflowing with Hope- Romans 15:13
Tuesday: Joy- Luke 2:8-20; Psalm 62:5-13
Wednesday: Peace- John 14:26-27; Psalm 69:1-5, 13-21
Thursday: Faith/Believing- Luke 8:40-56; Psalm 62:5-8
Friday: Hope, Send-off, Challenge- John 21:1-17; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Preachers
Monday: Christy Dowdy
Tuesday: Paula Bowser
Wednesday: Andrew Wright
Thursday: Don Fitzkee
Friday: Eric Landram
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina
NOAC is a Spirit-filled gathering of adults 50 and older who love learning and discerning together, exploring God’s call for their lives and living out that call by sharing their energy, insight, and legacy with their families, communities, and the world.
Planning team
Glenn Bollinger, Karen Dillon, Jim Martinez, Rex Miller, Pat Roberts, Paula Ziegler Ulrich, Christy Waltersdorff (Coordinator), staff- Josh Brockway, Stan Dueck
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