Jessica Aquino, our Children's Ministry Leader, hosted a NLC Kids Volunteer Appreciation and Training last Sunday. It was a fun time of games, good food, and fellowship. We practiced sharing the Gospel with each other through "the wordless book", and we recognized the way volunteers have been living out the aspirational values of our church.Aspirational values are those things we desire for people...  Read More

The king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: ‘Give thanks to the Lord; his faithful love endures forever!’”2 Chronicles 20:21 (NLT)The story of King Jehoshaphat perfectly illustrates the power of thanking God in advance, before God’s dream for you comes to pass.When faced with an attack by three enemy armi...  Read More

What an amazing experience last Sunday, April 16th! Seven more people came prepared to speak and show their faith in Jesus through baptism. (Here they are in order, left to right)Glen Zimmerman started off the testimonies by sharing his desire to be rebaptized before his friends and family (that's us!), including his children and grandchildren. What a testimony!Zach Clemmer also chose to be rebapt...  Read More

“For the Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation.”Psalm 100:5 (TLB)If you grew up in a Christian home, you may have learned this childhood prayer: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank him for our food. Amen.” While simplistic, that prayer covers one key characteristic of God: his goodness.Is it really true that God is...  Read More

Over 50 children participated in the "CREATED NEW" Experience VBS during the week of Easter! And many adults and teens participated as leaders and helpers. What a great experience!See lots more photos on NLC Kids' Facebook page.  In the weeks leading up to Easter, Josh & Jessica Aquino led 5 students in learning about and preparing for baptism. They were also blessed to help a Mom take the step of...  Read More

I am sure that God, who began this good work in you,will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus.”Philippians 1:6 (GNT)When you pursue God’s dream for your life in light of eternity, you don’t get discouraged as easily when you face troubles.You don’t give up what God has called you to do because you know what is coming is the best gift you’ve ever been given.The Bible says in ...  Read More