NLC Connect - March 18, 2026

March 18th, 2026

connect with God's Word

Saturday evening our youth gathered for a worship night. It was a really special evening as students came together to worship, pray, and spend time with one another.
On Sunday, we celebrated the kids who completed their February Bible reading challenge with Donuts with the Deacons. The morning was full of laughter, donuts, balloon volleyball, and temporary tattoos as we celebrated their commitment to spending time in God’s Word.
Our youth also had a fun Easter Paint Night, where everyone got to hang out, paint, and enjoy time together while getting excited for the Easter season.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

THURSDAY, MAR. 19:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, MARCH 22:
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 next Sunday, March 29.

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
11:15 a.m. - Baptism interest meeting - Room 114/115 (immediately following the service)
(Today's New Members' Class has been postponed)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207/Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115

TUESDAY, MAR. 24:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 25:
(Red Cross emergency preparedness drill on campus)
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

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

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115 (last session on 2 Peter)
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio (Easter basket donations are due today--return filled baskets to the cart in the patio)
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
11:15 a.m. - Family Meal - Dining Room (BBQ chicken, rice pilaf and brownies will be provided by our Kitchen crew; please bring a salad large enough to serve 8-10 people to share)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207/Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115

MONDAY, MAR. 30:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - YFC Open Gym for high school & middle school youth - Gym

TUESDAY, MAR. 31:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - YFC Open Gym for high school & middle school youth - Gym

Sermon series for March as we prepare for the Good News of Easter!

connect through giving

Offerings Received last week (3/15): …......... $7,140
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $201,995
Budget to date: ……………….........…..…...….. $225,940
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……..…….. $9,067

connect to God through prayer

Pray for Norma Froese as she recovers at home and does physical therapy, 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.
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.