NLC Connect - June 25, 2025

June 25th, 2025

connect with God's Word

PC: Vincent Ochoa
Women's LIFT Bible study. A remarkable group of devoted women who fearlessly seek to deepen their connection with God and embrace His word.
NLC Church supports our sister church, Templo de Oración in Traver, for their VBS.
Sunday service with our guest speaker, Jessica Jackson, from our sister church, OnRamp, in Fresno.
NLC had the privilege of hosting a Speed Painting event led by Faith Escobedo, where she shared the word of God and emphasized that we are all God's masterpieces.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, JUNE 26
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 29
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Sign-up sheets available for the Women's Retreat in September
Nominees will be posted for voting at the upcoming Members' Meeting on July 13

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Baptism (if you are interested in taking this step in the future, please contact Jessica or Joshua Aquino or Pastor Brad)

11:15 a.m. - FAMILY MEAL - Dining Room (pizza and green salad will be provided by the kitchen team. Last names A-K please bring ice cream, and L-Z bring toppings for ice cream sundaes!)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Leaders' meeting off-site (no youth group)

TUESDAY, JULY 1
Junior Camp begins at Hartland (through Friday, July 4)--pray for our counselors and campers!
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, JULY 3
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

FRIDAY, JULY 4 - Office closed for Independence Day

SUNDAY, JULY 6
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Sign-up sheets available for the Women's Retreat in September
Nominees will be posted for voting at the upcoming Members' Meeting on July 13

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Guest speaker Otto Ekk
Communion
Deacon Care Fund offering

11:30 a.m. - SOAR Fundraiser (food available to go, for a donation to support SOAR participants)
11:30 a.m. - Deacons Meeting - Community Room
5:00 p.m. - NLC Youth - Room 207

TUESDAY, JULY 8
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

This summer multiple churches in our city are working together to provide a summer evening program for the whole family to grow together and get introduced to Jesus. Sign up using the QR code on the picture below or on the posters at NLC!

connect through giving

Received Last Week (6/15): .......... $4,687
Received this year: ....................$252,764
Budget to Date: ........................ $309,900
Budget Goal: ............................. $383,686
Needed Weekly: .......................... $13,092

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Carolina Coralles and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Amanda Dover, recovering from surgery. Pray for Hezekiah Parker, whose surgery is rescheduled for July 7.
Pray for Anissa Almaguer to have good health as she prepares to bring new life into this world! Anissa has been doing iron transfusions to raise her hemoglobin. Pray for strength and wisdom for the doctors supervising her care. Pray for Neida Roa, who is also expecting and was put on bed rest.
Pray for Irene Gonzalez and family as they mourn the loss of Hazel.
Also remember: Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, and Mary Salazar.
Pray for those who have lost loved ones.
Pray for Freddy Parker who is down in LA on a new job assignment. Prayer for the Parker family as they navigate this season of separation. While they are grateful for this new opportunity, it comes with the challenge of being apart.
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
Pray for our interns as they serve our Church family and community this summer.
Pray for the campers and SOAR participants to be open to the work God will be doing in their lives as both Camp/SOAR approaches. Thank you NLC fam for your continued prayer and financial support for our young people!
Pray for the undocumented in our community as they navigate life under this administration.
Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, and Johnny & Denise Esposito in Cambodia.
Pray for peace as violence and war affect so many families and children in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, in the Middle East, and in parts of Africa.

Connect to Next Steps Announcements

Lydia Aquino is a cherished member of our youth, inspiring others through her weekly Next Steps announcements. She presents a warm and welcoming environment for newcomers, exemplifying the powerful way God works through our youth!

Each week at church, I have the privilege of sharing the announcements with our community. I go up front and tell everyone what’s happening—like events, meetings, or special things going on. Before Sunday, I look at the list of announcements and try to make them sound friendly and easy to understand. Sometimes I practice at home so I don’t mess up! At first, I was nervous, but now I really enjoy it. It’s a fun way to help people feel welcome and know what’s going on at church. I’m happy I get to serve in this way.
-- Lydia Aquino