NLC Connect - Nov. 19, 2025
connect with God's Word
PC: Anena Glandon and Dulce Gonzalez
Congratulations to Brianna Moreno, who took a beautiful step of faith by choosing to be baptized on Sunday! We are celebrating with you and praying for all that God has ahead.
This Sunday also marked Week 3 of Missions Month, where Pastor Christian Uwajeh shared a powerful message that challenged and inspired our church family.
Our NLC Kids (2nd–4th grade) spent the morning exercising their “gratitude muscles” with a fun and meaningful craft that helped them reflect on God’s goodness.
Meanwhile, NLC Youth took their faith into the community with an energetic scavenger hunt—building teamwork, connection, and joy along the way.
Congratulations to Brianna Moreno, who took a beautiful step of faith by choosing to be baptized on Sunday! We are celebrating with you and praying for all that God has ahead.
This Sunday also marked Week 3 of Missions Month, where Pastor Christian Uwajeh shared a powerful message that challenged and inspired our church family.
Our NLC Kids (2nd–4th grade) spent the morning exercising their “gratitude muscles” with a fun and meaningful craft that helped them reflect on God’s goodness.
Meanwhile, NLC Youth took their faith into the community with an energetic scavenger hunt—building teamwork, connection, and joy along the way.
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
5:30 p.m. - Gleanings' Love Feast with Pastor Brad being interviewed - contact the NLC office if you would like to attend this dinner and worship service
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups (RSVP by Nov. 25 to Brian or Christine if you plan to attend the Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27, and what side dish or dessert you would like to bring to share)
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
10:00 a.m. - GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays" (includes brunch) - Room 114/115
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
(No Salt & Light class this week)
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
11:30 a.m. - "Home Decor Christmas Sale" to benefit the Home Resource Center - FC Gym (donations also welcome!)
(No evening youth group)
MONDAY, NOV. 24:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Youth For Christ youth activities in Room 207 & FC Gym
TUESDAY, NOV. 25
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
No Healing Room ministry this week
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26: No Prayer Group this week
THURSDAY, NOV. 27:
Office closed Thurs./Fri. for Thanksgiving
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups & Thanksgiving meal - Education Center
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
DUHS "Be Future Ready" Student Conference -- FC Gym, Dining Room, Rooms 111 & 113
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
5:30 p.m. - Gleanings' Love Feast with Pastor Brad being interviewed - contact the NLC office if you would like to attend this dinner and worship service
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups (RSVP by Nov. 25 to Brian or Christine if you plan to attend the Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27, and what side dish or dessert you would like to bring to share)
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
10:00 a.m. - GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays" (includes brunch) - Room 114/115
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
(No Salt & Light class this week)
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
- Guest speaker Dina Gonzalez-Pina from Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
- Offering goal $25,300 this month (designate check/cash/online for Missions)
11:30 a.m. - "Home Decor Christmas Sale" to benefit the Home Resource Center - FC Gym (donations also welcome!)
(No evening youth group)
MONDAY, NOV. 24:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Youth For Christ youth activities in Room 207 & FC Gym
TUESDAY, NOV. 25
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
No Healing Room ministry this week
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26: No Prayer Group this week
THURSDAY, NOV. 27:
Office closed Thurs./Fri. for Thanksgiving
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups & Thanksgiving meal - Education Center
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
- First Sunday in Advent
- Advent kits for kids & youth
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
DUHS "Be Future Ready" Student Conference -- FC Gym, Dining Room, Rooms 111 & 113
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
Did you know that our Home Resource Center has helped 49 families so far in 2025, and given out 63 beds (with bedding!)? That represents lots of kids no longer sleeping on the floor! We currently have only one bed on hand. Donations of money and gently used household items are always welcome! Please contact Carolyn Ehoff or Phyllis Enns for more information on volunteering (especially with picking up or delivering furniture and household goods) or donating.
Kids will get to experience the Wonder of Waiting for Jesus as we kick-off our Advent season on November 30th in the gym. Family advent kits will be sent home on the same day!
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (11/16): .......... $1,821*
Offerings Received this year to date: …….$76,341*
Budget to date: …………………...........….…….. $88,762
Needed weekly to meet budget: ………….. $8,372
*Includes $2,160 specified for Missions
toward goal of $25,300 this month
Offerings Received this year to date: …….$76,341*
Budget to date: …………………...........….…….. $88,762
Needed weekly to meet budget: ………….. $8,372
*Includes $2,160 specified for Missions
toward goal of $25,300 this month
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. Pray for Richard Clemmer and Tristan Ringhofer as they recover from surgery. Pray for Zephaniah Solorzano and his upcoming surgery on November 21.
- 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 who attended (and led) the GriefShare support group. Invite someone to the "Surviving the Holidays" session on Nov. 22.
- Pray for our final Missions' Month guest speaker: Dina Gonzalez-Pina from Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and the offering goal to fund our missions and outreach budget for the year.
- Pray for those who are seeking employment.
- Pray for the undocumented in our community and those facing food insecurity and financial challenges due to the government shutdown.
- Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez (in US on furlough), 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.
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