NLC Connect - February 19, 2025

February 19th, 2025

connect with God's Word

NLC Youth had a great time at Hartland Christian Camp this past weekend. Thank you for your prayers and support!

NLC Kids had their annual Bible Buddy adoption day. Thank you Terry Chappell for encouraging our families to read Bible stories to their children!

NLC Women's Ministry had a wonderful time of fellowship at an accessory party last Wednesday. Our Women's ministry does a fantastic job creating fellowship opportunities at NLC!

Salt and Light class meets Sunday mornings at 8:30. All are welcome to join this faithful group as they study the Word Sunday mornings before the 10 am service.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, FEB.20
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, FEB. 23:
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
11:15 a.m. - Youth miracles class - Room 207
11:15 a.m. - Family Meal -- bring a dessert to add to the chicken, rice and salad that will be provided
No CREW youth meeting

TUESDAY, FEB. 25
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study begins a new 5-week series - 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. 26
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, FEB. 27
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

SUNDAY, MARCH 2
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

Communion
Deacon Care Fund offering

5:00 p.m. - CREW Youth - Room 207

TUESDAY, MARCH 4
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
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 (2/16): .......... $7,307
Received this year: .................... $159,525

Budget to Date:........................... $184,464
Budget Goal: ………….............…...$383,686
Needed Weekly: …………................ $8,302

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Carolina Coralles and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Amanda Dover, 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 recovers from surgery.
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 (Karen Madrid's mother Emma, Maria Gonzalez's uncle Raul) and those attending the GriefShare support group.
Pray for safety and peace of mind for the students who attend schools in our surrounding communities.
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
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 have begun their ministry at NLC.

Connect to our Campers

Alyza Dover is a 9th grade student from NLC

My weekend began at Hartland with a delicious dinner, setting the stage for what would be a meaningful and memorable experience. Afterward, I had to retrieve my luggage from the car, which, unfortunately, felt like a trek across a frozen tundra. The icy pavement made it quite the challenge—I took a few tumbles (four, to be exact), but thankfully, I was okay.
The next morning, I started the day with breakfast before heading to chapel. The worship team was incredible all week, leading with such passion and authenticity. It was truly a powerful atmosphere of praise. The speaker was Pastor PJ from The Well Church in Kingsburg, someone I’ve known for about four and a half years. Seeing him there was a great surprise and made the experience even more special.

Back at the cabin, we had our “So What Time,” a moment of reflection on the message. Each of my cabin mates shared something they felt called to change in their lives. The overarching theme for the week was commUNITY—a focus on team unity and how we can grow together in our faith to become more like Jesus. Many people expressed a desire to be more intentional in reaching out—whether at school, work, or in sports groups—striving to build stronger connections with those around them.

What resonated most deeply with me was 2 Corinthians 5:19, which speaks of renewal and reconciliation. To me, this verse carried a powerful message: the old is gone, and the new is here. It reminded me that faith is an ongoing transformation—a constant process of shedding the past and stepping into the person God is calling us to be.