NLC Connect - Oct. 1, 2025
connect with God's Word
PC: Pastor Brad Isaak and Amanda Dover
Campus Life joins Dinuba High School students to pray in front of the school for a "See You at the Pole" event.
The City of Dinuba hosts a Worship night at the Park to kick off the annual Raisin Day Festival.
NLC Kids were more than ready to celebrate reaching their fundraising goal for MCC school kits. There were smiles all around as Ms. Amelia and Ms. Dulce turned into human pancakes. We are so grateful for our young adults at NLC!
Campus Life joins Dinuba High School students to pray in front of the school for a "See You at the Pole" event.
The City of Dinuba hosts a Worship night at the Park to kick off the annual Raisin Day Festival.
NLC Kids were more than ready to celebrate reaching their fundraising goal for MCC school kits. There were smiles all around as Ms. Amelia and Ms. Dulce turned into human pancakes. We are so grateful for our young adults at NLC!
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
6:30 p.m. - Discipleship Initiative - Dining Room (for those who already signed up)
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
6:00 p.m. - Open Gate Dinner - Living Word Fellowship (no tickets at the door)
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
(No Men's Bible Study until Oct. 21)
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
6:30 p.m. - Discipleship Initiative - Dining Room (for those who already signed up)
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
Immanuel Schools' 17th Annual Auction - visit immanuelschools.com or call (559) 638-2529 for ticket information
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
TUESDAY, OCT. 14
No Men's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
6:30 p.m. - Discipleship Initiative - Dining Room (for those who already signed up)
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
6:00 p.m. - Open Gate Dinner - Living Word Fellowship (no tickets at the door)
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
- Sign up to help with Family Fun Night or to fill bucket, or both!
- Communion
- Deacon Care Fund offering & donation collection for Sharing Hands Pantry
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
(No Men's Bible Study until Oct. 21)
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
6:30 p.m. - Discipleship Initiative - Dining Room (for those who already signed up)
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
Immanuel Schools' 17th Annual Auction - visit immanuelschools.com or call (559) 638-2529 for ticket information
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
- Sign up to help with Family Fun Night or to fill bucket, or both!
- Celebration of licensing for Jessica Aquino
- Come ready to write a note of appreciation or share a story
TUESDAY, OCT. 14
No Men's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
Sign up in the north foyer to help with set up, kitchen & food serving, carnival games, and/or clean up!
You can also borrow a bucket to fill with candy or small items -- follow the instructions on the table! Filled buckets need to be returned by October 19.
You can also borrow a bucket to fill with candy or small items -- follow the instructions on the table! Filled buckets need to be returned by October 19.
Take a fall picture with friends or family this Sunday in the west foyer!
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (9/28): ............ $16,708
(includes $1,051 designated for Children & Youth)
Offerings Received this year to date: ............ $39,139
(New fiscal year began Sept. 1)
(includes $1,051 designated for Children & Youth)
Offerings Received this year to date: ............ $39,139
(New fiscal year began Sept. 1)
connect to God through prayer
- Pray for Manuel and Karen Madrid and for healing, peace and wisdom for decisions to be made about health issues; and for Brian Willems as he has surgery on Thursday. If you would like to make soup for Brian's special diet as he recovers, please contact his wife Christine.
- Pray for those dealing with long-term health issues and cancer treatments.
- 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 and those attending the GriefShare support group.
- Pray for those who are seeking employment.
- 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 Woman's Retreat
I had the privilege of attending the women's retreat at Hartland Christian Camp a couple of weeks ago. We had an amazing speaker named La Cinda Halls. Her lessons taught us about a few women in the Bible that carried a weight so heavy that they would rather avoid people. The Samaritan woman went to the well at noon for that very reason and it is also the reason Hagar ran into the wilderness. Yet in both places, God met them. He didn't care about the reputation they had. He cared about the relationship he had with them. Just like He cares about the relationship He has with us.
A highlight of the trip for me was Ziplining! I was excited, but when I got to the moment that I had to take the leap I got too scared to jump. I sat down to slide off, and I was still scared. My friend and the other ladies were telling me, "you can do it!", "Jesus is with you!", and "just jump! It's easier!". The guy asked if I would like a little push. I said "yes, I wanna do it but I'm scared!" All it took was a little push. I was scared for about 3 seconds and then I was filled with so much joy. I started screaming, "I did it! I'm ziplining!"
There was a moment shared with our ladies group that was so impactful for me. I was amazed as I watched one of the ladies open up to the group about her struggles. It was crazy how a lady joined us at the last meeting who wasn't from our church and her struggles were so very similar. It reminded me how La Cinda was saying that our story could be what someone needs to hear.
--Joanna Espinoza
A highlight of the trip for me was Ziplining! I was excited, but when I got to the moment that I had to take the leap I got too scared to jump. I sat down to slide off, and I was still scared. My friend and the other ladies were telling me, "you can do it!", "Jesus is with you!", and "just jump! It's easier!". The guy asked if I would like a little push. I said "yes, I wanna do it but I'm scared!" All it took was a little push. I was scared for about 3 seconds and then I was filled with so much joy. I started screaming, "I did it! I'm ziplining!"
There was a moment shared with our ladies group that was so impactful for me. I was amazed as I watched one of the ladies open up to the group about her struggles. It was crazy how a lady joined us at the last meeting who wasn't from our church and her struggles were so very similar. It reminded me how La Cinda was saying that our story could be what someone needs to hear.
--Joanna Espinoza
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