NLC Connect - February 5, 2025

February 5th, 2025

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We were so excited to welcome Pastor Brad, Delilah and family into our NLC Church family this past Sunday!

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

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

FRI.-SUN., FEB. 7-9: Junior Winter Camp at Hartland

SUNDAY, FEB. 9:
8:30 a.m. - "Salt & Light" Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Pastor Brad Isaak will be the speaker
Communion service

"Souperbowl" offering for Open Gate - drop a dollar (or more!) in the soup pot today, with all proceeds going to Open Gate Ministries. Checks may be made payable directly to Open Gate.
5:00 p.m. - CREW youth meeting - Room 207

TUESDAY, FEB. 11
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. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12
Open Gate food distribution
6:30-8:30 p.m. - Women's Accessory Exchange Party - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, FEB. 13
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

FRI.-MON, FEB. 14-17: Junior High/High School Combo Winter Camp at Hartland

SUNDAY, FEB. 16
8:30 a.m. - "Salt & Light" Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
5:00 p.m. - Next Gen Youth - Room 207
5:00 p.m. - CREW Youth - Room 207

TUESDAY, FEB. 18
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
4:30-6:30 p.m. - Palm Village Soup Supper fundraiser, followed by annual meeting - Reedley
6:00 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115

NLC Kids have our annual Winter Jam in February. Parents, don't let your kids miss out on these special days!

NLC Youth begin their incentive program in February. Teenagers have many ways to earn youth cash to turn in for cool prizes!

connect through giving

Received Last Week (2/2): .......... $3,242
Received this year: .................... $147,381

Budget to Date:.......................... $169,707
Budget Goal: ………........…...…...$383,686
Needed Weekly: ………................... $8,148

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Emma (Karen Madrid's mother), Carolina Coralles, and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Maria Gonzalez's family as they mourn the loss of her uncle Raul.
Pray for Amanda Dover. Her surgery has been rescheduled. She is awaiting a new surgery date.
Pray for Abe & Holly Isaak's 6-year-old granddaughter Tessa Fiscus, who is being treated for cancer and has upcoming tests.
Pray for Anissa Almaguer and Irene Gonzalez to have good health as they prepare to bring new life into this world!
Pray for Sandy Sorber as she undergoes tests for health concerns.
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 attending the GriefShare support group.
Pray for safety and peace of mind for the students who attend schools in our surrounding communities. There has been an increase in violent threats recently.
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
Pray for our campers at Hartland Feb. 7-9 (4th-6th graders) and Feb. 14-17 (7th-12th graders).
Pray for the undocumented in our community as they navigate life under this new administration.
Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, and Johnny & Denise Esposito, who are home before returning to SE Asia.
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.
Please pray for the USMB churches in the Los Angeles area in the aftermath of wildfires. Pray for Mennonite Disaster Service leaders as they determine how best to help.
Pray for Brad and Delilah Isaak and family as they begin their ministry at NLC.

Connect to Partnering in Prayer

"Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." – James 5:16 (NIV)

As our young people prepare to head to camp, nearly two dozen adults in our church have committed to lifting them up in prayer. This beautiful act of intercession is more than a routine commitment—it is a spiritual covering, a declaration of faith, and a tangible expression of love.
Prayer is not just a private conversation with God; it is also a gift we give to one another. When we pray for someone, we walk alongside them on their journey, carrying their burdens and celebrating their victories. This is what it means to be the body of Christ—supporting, encouraging, and interceding for each other.
As these young people step into a time of spiritual renewal, we pray that their hearts are open to God’s voice, that they experience His presence in a powerful way, and that they return strengthened in their faith. May we continue to uphold them, not just for this moment but throughout their walk with Christ.

Who in your life needs your prayers today?
How can you intentionally walk alongside someone in their spiritual journey?
Take a moment to lift up the young people going to camp, asking God to move in their hearts.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of prayer. We lift up these young people as they head to camp, asking for Your guidance, protection, and transformation in their hearts. Strengthen those who have committed to praying for them, and let this be a reminder of the power of interceding for one another. Help us to walk faithfully beside each other, encouraging and lifting each other up in love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.