NLC Connect - May 27, 2026

May 27th, 2026

connect with God's Word

Through each of life’s seasons, church is a place you can go to be seen, be known, and be reminded that you never walk alone.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
6:30 p.m. - Properties Meeting - Room 114/115

THURSDAY, MAY 28:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, MAY 31:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Growth Class - Room 114/115 (end of series on Jude)
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries
Sign up to volunteer at VBS, or register a child (or both!)

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

Guest speaker Chelsea Webber
Graduate recognition during the service (and during lunch)

11:15 a.m. - Family Meal (tacos and cake will be provided; please bring a salad to serve 8-10 to add to the meal)
(No Youth Group this week)

TUESDAY, JUNE 2:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room (final session until August)
Church Camping Trip through Saturday, June 6, at Sequoia National Forest
(Healing Room ministry will resume July 7)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3:
8:00 a.m. - DUSD Meeting - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

THURSDAY, JUNE 4:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 7:
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks
Sign up to volunteer at VBS, or register a child (or both!)

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

Communion
Donations welcome for Sharing Hands Pantry (nonperishable food, personal care items, cleaning supplies, etc.) and the Deacon Care Fund

(No Youth Group)

MONDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 8-13: SOAR in Bakersfield

SUNDAY, JUNE 14: Semi-Annual Members' Meeting immediately following the Worship Service

LIFT Women's Bible Study will meet monthly during the summer, and all women are welcome!

connect through giving

Offerings Received last week (5/24): …........ $5,410
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $246,071
Budget to date: …………………............…...….. $306.632
Needed weekly to meet budget: …….....….. $12,395

connect to God through prayer

Pray for Evelyn Romero in rehab following a hospital stay; for Aydien Becerra as he recovers from surgery; for Jonas Stucky, hospitalized following a skateboarding accident; continue praying for Norma Froese, Manuel and Karen Madrid, and Kristel Salazar's nephew Matthew.
Pray for Eugene Enns as he battles an additional type of cancer that has flared up, and for others dealing with long-term health issues.
Also remember: Mae Ewert, Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, and Mary Salazar.
Please pray for grieving families in our church, loved ones, and all those affected as we mourn losses. Information for upcoming "Celebration of Life" services: Nathan Galvan Espindola--Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM at NLC (with lunch to follow); Kelly Friesen--Friday, June 12, 11:00 AM at Lincoln Glen Church in San Jose (livestream link will be available soon).
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.

Looking forward to SOAR

I am so excited to go to SOAR this year because it is such an amazing opportunity to worship God alongside so many incredible people. One of my favorite parts about SOAR is being surrounded by friends and meeting new people who all love God and want to grow closer to Him. Everyone is so welcoming, kind, and encouraging, which makes it feel like a big family. Being together in God’s presence and sharing our faith creates such a special experience that I always look forward to.

SOAR is also exciting because of all the fun memories and friendships that come from it. Last summer, I remember playing late-night volleyball games, laughing, and making memories that I’ll never forget. I got closer to people from my church that I never thought I would become friends with, and I even made new friends along the way. Silvia is also amazing because she is so kind and caring and helps make SOAR such an awesome experience. I love that SOAR brings together teens and people who love God, creating a place where we can have fun, worship together, and continue growing in our faith.

--Lydia Aquino