NLC Connect - March 4, 2026
connect with God's Word
Good News Club volunteers continue to share the message of Jesus with kids in our community!
Sunday Morning Highlights:
Kids are also helping teachers prepare classrooms before service on Sunday mornings. Thanks for serving, kids!
We’re grateful for the kids and families who participated in Bible Buddy Adoption Day and continued the practice at home by reading Bible stories and passages from Scripture together. It’s encouraging to see so many of our kiddos reading the Bible at home! As an extra incentive, kids have the opportunity to earn breakfast with our deacon team.
Our church community is also kicking off the Easter season by adopting Easter baskets to fill with goodies. The baskets will remain in the courtyard on Sunday mornings until they have all been adopted.
Our worship team continues to do an amazing job leading us in worship each Sunday morning.
On Sunday night, our youth enjoyed some exciting gym games along with a lesson focused on friendship.
Sunday Morning Highlights:
Kids are also helping teachers prepare classrooms before service on Sunday mornings. Thanks for serving, kids!
We’re grateful for the kids and families who participated in Bible Buddy Adoption Day and continued the practice at home by reading Bible stories and passages from Scripture together. It’s encouraging to see so many of our kiddos reading the Bible at home! As an extra incentive, kids have the opportunity to earn breakfast with our deacon team.
Our church community is also kicking off the Easter season by adopting Easter baskets to fill with goodies. The baskets will remain in the courtyard on Sunday mornings until they have all been adopted.
Our worship team continues to do an amazing job leading us in worship each Sunday morning.
On Sunday night, our youth enjoyed some exciting gym games along with a lesson focused on friendship.
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 5:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Turn clocks ahead one hour tonight as Daylight Savings Time begins!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 10:
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, MAR. 11:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 12:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 14:
6:00 p.m. - Youth Worship Night, sponsored by Youth For Christ - Worship Center (event starts at 5:15 with tacos on the patio!)
SUNDAY, MARCH 15:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 17:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 5:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Turn clocks ahead one hour tonight as Daylight Savings Time begins!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8:
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
- Check out a basket and fill it with candy, eggs, or basket filler items, and pray for the kids before returning it by Sunday, March 29.
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 10:
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, MAR. 11:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 12:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 14:
6:00 p.m. - Youth Worship Night, sponsored by Youth For Christ - Worship Center (event starts at 5:15 with tacos on the patio!)
SUNDAY, MARCH 15:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
- Guest speaker Archie Copeland
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 17:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
Sermon series for March as we prepare for the Good News of Easter!
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (3/1): ….......... $5,520
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $189,587
Received for Deacon Care Fund: ……...……… $205
Budget to date: …………………............…...….. $209,801
Needed weekly to meet budget: ….….…….. $8,847
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $189,587
Received for Deacon Care Fund: ……...……… $205
Budget to date: …………………............…...….. $209,801
Needed weekly to meet budget: ….….…….. $8,847
connect to God through prayer
- Pray for Norma Froese (especially to regain elbow flexibility) as she recovers at home, and others who have been ill or are caring for loved ones. Pray for Karen Madrid as she recovers from surgery, and for Manuel Madrid as he cares for her and waits for a surgery date. Eugene Enns wishes to thank the church family for their prayers on his behalf for a successful surgery and complete recovery--God is good.
- Pray for those dealing with long-term health issues and cancer treatments.
- Also remember: John Regier, Mae Ewert, 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 those who are seeking employment.
- Pray for the undocumented in our community and those facing food insecurity and financial challenges.
- Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez (Peru), Cecil & Tracy Ramos (Thailand), Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez (Portugal), and Johnny & Denise Esposito (Cambodia).
- Pray for peace as violence and war affect so many families and children around the world.
- Please pray as we seek a Worship Ministries Leader. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please direct them to the "Job Openings" page on our website.
Connect to following Jesus
Over the next couple of weeks we'll hear from several of our teens who attended Winter camp at Hume this year. The first teen we will hear from is Alyza Dover.
Hi I'm Alyza! Our speaker at Hume was Grant Todd from Shadow Mountain Community in San Diego CA. and he is the founder of First Things First Ministries at his church. He is passionate about equipping families and churches to make disciples. He was amazing!
The first day of Hume Lake, Grant Todd spoke from Book of Genesis and honestly, it hit me hard. It didn’t feel like just a message I was hearing. It felt like God was speaking straight to me, like every word was meant for my life right then. I could feel Him moving in my heart, and it made me really think about how I’m living.
But what really got me wasn’t just the teaching — it was how God started showing me the truth about some of my friendships. I realized some of the friends I thought were really close weren’t actually helping me follow Jesus. That was kind of painful to see, but it was real, and I knew I couldn’t ignore it. Listening to Grant talk about being a disciple made me see that God wants me to be around people who encourage me in my faith, not people who pull me away from Him.
It was emotional — I won’t lie. I felt a lot during those sessions, but it wasn’t about feeling good or having a “camp moment.” It was about God showing me what really matters and giving me clarity about my life and the people I let in it.
I left camp feeling different — more aware, more honest with myself, and more determined to let God guide my choices, even when it’s hard. Grant’s teaching really helped me see that following Jesus isn’t just about what I say or do at church; it’s about the people I surround myself with and how I let God work in my everyday life.
I also got the chance to talk personally with Grant and his wife for a few minutes, and it was incredible. They actually listened to me, asked about my life, and prayed with me. It wasn’t just advice from a stage — it felt personal and real, like they genuinely cared about what God was doing in me. That conversation stuck with me, and it made me feel even more encouraged to follow Him fully.
To anyone reading this who’s trying to figure out their faith or their friendships: pay attention to what God is showing you. Don’t just follow the crowd or stay comfortable. Let Him guide your heart and the people you spend your time with. He wants what’s best for you, and sometimes that means making hard choices — but it’s always worth it.
Hi I'm Alyza! Our speaker at Hume was Grant Todd from Shadow Mountain Community in San Diego CA. and he is the founder of First Things First Ministries at his church. He is passionate about equipping families and churches to make disciples. He was amazing!
The first day of Hume Lake, Grant Todd spoke from Book of Genesis and honestly, it hit me hard. It didn’t feel like just a message I was hearing. It felt like God was speaking straight to me, like every word was meant for my life right then. I could feel Him moving in my heart, and it made me really think about how I’m living.
But what really got me wasn’t just the teaching — it was how God started showing me the truth about some of my friendships. I realized some of the friends I thought were really close weren’t actually helping me follow Jesus. That was kind of painful to see, but it was real, and I knew I couldn’t ignore it. Listening to Grant talk about being a disciple made me see that God wants me to be around people who encourage me in my faith, not people who pull me away from Him.
It was emotional — I won’t lie. I felt a lot during those sessions, but it wasn’t about feeling good or having a “camp moment.” It was about God showing me what really matters and giving me clarity about my life and the people I let in it.
I left camp feeling different — more aware, more honest with myself, and more determined to let God guide my choices, even when it’s hard. Grant’s teaching really helped me see that following Jesus isn’t just about what I say or do at church; it’s about the people I surround myself with and how I let God work in my everyday life.
I also got the chance to talk personally with Grant and his wife for a few minutes, and it was incredible. They actually listened to me, asked about my life, and prayed with me. It wasn’t just advice from a stage — it felt personal and real, like they genuinely cared about what God was doing in me. That conversation stuck with me, and it made me feel even more encouraged to follow Him fully.
To anyone reading this who’s trying to figure out their faith or their friendships: pay attention to what God is showing you. Don’t just follow the crowd or stay comfortable. Let Him guide your heart and the people you spend your time with. He wants what’s best for you, and sometimes that means making hard choices — but it’s always worth it.
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