NLC Connect December 20 2023

December 20th, 2023

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
6:30 p.m. - Worship Team Rehearsal - Gym
No Prayer Gathering this week

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
5:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - COMMUNION - Small Groups - Cafe

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
3:00 p.m. - Christine Boucher and Brian Willems' wedding - NLC Gym and Dining Room
The NLC family has been invited to celebrate with Brian & Christine. Please RSVP here, or let Brian or Christine know.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT (Dining Room)
10:00 a.m. - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS! NLC Kids Christmas Pajama Party
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP - NLC CREW - NURSERY

Pastor Mark is preaching the last of three Christmas messages on FEAR NOT! This week will be about the angel's visit to the shepherds, focusing on the fear of insecurity.
Bruce Smith will be leading the worship team.

4:00 p.m. - NLC FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - "JUST A LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

Come for an early evening sharing the Christmas story through narration, costumes, and worship.
Christmas goodie "toot" bags will be distributed at the end of the service.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 - NO ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27
6:30 p.m. - Worship Team Rehearsal - Gym
6:30 p.m. -Prayer Gathering meets - Room 113

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28
5:30 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, lesson, small groups, Solid Rock Cafe

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point
10:00 a.m. - FAMILY WORSHIP

Everyone together in the Gym

11:15 a.m. - FAMILY MEAL

Please bring a favorite soup to share. The rest of the meal is provided.

connect through giving

Received Last Week (12/17): …........$5,653
Received this year to date:......……...$116,038
Budget to Date: ……...........................$123,182
Budget Goal: …………...........…...….....$400,342
Needed Weekly: …………..........….…….…$7,897

Two personal giving opportunities at NLC

connect with God in prayer

Pray for health and strength for several people at NLC: Michelle Perez, Makenna Witherall, Ishmael Navarro, Jessica Aquino, Al Suderman, Mary Salazar, and Cynthia Avendano.
Michelle Perez is requesting prayer.
Pray for those who are struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, loneliness, or relationship issues this holiday season. Remember to pray for those who are on journeys of recovery.
Johnny & Denise Esposito are requesting prayer for their adopted daughter, Aster Pachou Herh, who was in an accident.
Pray for Bob Martin as he patiently awaits cataract surgery.
Mike Naylor has begun daily radiation treatments, through Feb. 2nd.
Remember those who are fighting cancer or awaiting diagnosis or treatment: Kristel Salazar, Eugene Enns, Carolina Coralles, Glen Zimmerman, Lanisha Washington, Alyza Dover's grandma, Lori, and Kristel Salazar's coworker, Ricardo.
Pray for Brian Willems and Christine Boucher as they prepare for their wedding/marriage.
Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently: Kristi Buller (stepfather), Mike & Nori Naylor (aunt), Robert & Genevieve Mendoza (aunt), Manuel & Karen Madrid (mother), Janet Southard (JR), Nora Reimche (mother), and Lyubov Heinrichs (mother), Rosie Moreno (Danny).
Continue praying for the Barajas, Quinonez, and Benham families involved in a fatal crash.
Many are traveling this holiday season. Ask God for his mercy and grace that people will arrive safely to celebrate with family and friends.
Pray for an end to violence in Israel and Gaza and the region, as well as in Ukraine.