NLC Connect - April 22, 2026
connect with God's Word
Open Bible Study started last Wednesday. There is still room for you to join at 6 pm tonight! We will be discussing "Meditating on Scripture."
SOAR participants held a fundraiser on Sunday morning during Connecting Point. Thank you, NLC, for supporting our young people!
SOAR participants held a fundraiser on Sunday morning during Connecting Point. Thank you, NLC, for supporting our young people!
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, APR. 22:
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 23:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, APR. 25:
5:30 p.m. - Immanuel Schools' Open House in Reedley
SUNDAY, APRIL 26:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT Coffee & Conversation - Patio
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room & Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, APR. 28:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
WEDNESDAY, APR. 29:
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 30:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
6:00 p.m. - Community Hymn Sing at Palm Village, 701 W. Herbert Avenue in Reedley
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 1 & 2:
NLC Prayer Booth at Rose Ann Vuich Park during Cinco de Mayo celebration -- contact the church office at 559-591-1176 to sign up for a 2-hour time slot
SUNDAY, MAY 3:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT FUNDRAISER - Patio
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 23:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, APR. 25:
5:30 p.m. - Immanuel Schools' Open House in Reedley
SUNDAY, APRIL 26:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT Coffee & Conversation - Patio
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
- Baptisms!
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room & Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, APR. 28:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
WEDNESDAY, APR. 29:
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 30:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
6:00 p.m. - Community Hymn Sing at Palm Village, 701 W. Herbert Avenue in Reedley
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 1 & 2:
NLC Prayer Booth at Rose Ann Vuich Park during Cinco de Mayo celebration -- contact the church office at 559-591-1176 to sign up for a 2-hour time slot
SUNDAY, MAY 3:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT FUNDRAISER - Patio
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries
- Communion
- Donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items welcome for the Sharing Hands Pantry, along with financial donations to the Deacon Care Fund
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
The sign-up link is also available on the website under the Connect/Adults tab.
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (4/19): …....... $4,660
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $227,942
Budget to date: …………………...........…...….. $266,286
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……...….. $10,087
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $227,942
Budget to date: …………………...........…...….. $266,286
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……...….. $10,087
connect to God through prayer
- Pray for Norma Froese as she does physical therapy after surgeries, Maya Madrid who is recovering from surgery, and others who have been ill or are caring for loved ones. Karen Madrid is thankful for healing; pray for Manuel Madrid as he waits for more tests and a surgery date, and they also mourn the loss of Manuel's father last week.
- Pray for those dealing with long-term health issues and cancer treatments.
- Also remember: 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, including family and friends of Kelly Friesen, and those attending GriefShare.
- 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.
- Pray for events on the calendar and people connecting with God and each other.
Connect to SOAR
Hi, my name is Lydia and I’m in seventh grade. Last year I went to the SOAR mission trip, and it was honestly one of the best experiences ever. I learned a lot about God and what it means to really abide in Him and stay connected to Him in everyday life. The lessons were actually interesting and helped me understand my faith in a more encouraging way.
I also had so much fun the whole time. One of my favorite things was the late-night volleyball circle games because everyone would join in and just laugh and have a good time. It didn’t matter if you were good or bad at volleyball, it was just about having fun together. I made a lot of new friends there, which was really special to me.
Something I didn’t expect was getting closer to people from my own church that I never thought I would be friends with. Now I talk to them way more, and it made me feel more connected to my church. The leaders, like Silvia, were super kind and made everything feel really welcoming. They made it easy to be yourself and not feel judged.
SOAR helped me grow in my faith but also helped me grow as a person. I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried new things, which I’m really glad I did. It showed me how important it is to build relationships and support each other.
That’s why I really want to go back to SOAR this summer. I want to keep growing in my faith and make even more memories. I’m also excited to reconnect with the friends I made and meet new people too. I just know it will be another amazing experience that I won’t forget.
I also had so much fun the whole time. One of my favorite things was the late-night volleyball circle games because everyone would join in and just laugh and have a good time. It didn’t matter if you were good or bad at volleyball, it was just about having fun together. I made a lot of new friends there, which was really special to me.
Something I didn’t expect was getting closer to people from my own church that I never thought I would be friends with. Now I talk to them way more, and it made me feel more connected to my church. The leaders, like Silvia, were super kind and made everything feel really welcoming. They made it easy to be yourself and not feel judged.
SOAR helped me grow in my faith but also helped me grow as a person. I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried new things, which I’m really glad I did. It showed me how important it is to build relationships and support each other.
That’s why I really want to go back to SOAR this summer. I want to keep growing in my faith and make even more memories. I’m also excited to reconnect with the friends I made and meet new people too. I just know it will be another amazing experience that I won’t forget.
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