ENEWS

October 3, 2025

NHCC Friends & Family—

Wow, what a showdown we had last Sunday night at our life group trivia night kickoff—over 80 of you showed up to display your knowledge and pizza eating skills! I’m looking forward to seeing how God grows relationships and works in lives this upcoming life group season! (if you aren’t in a group but might like to be, fill out this online form and we’ll get that conversation started).

We just finished a message series stressing the importance of our God-given need for community and connectedness—and last weekend, 35 women gathered at North Park for a day retreat to do exactly that. But guys—our 24 hour retreat is coming up in two weekends, and we are woefully behind the women’s strong showing. Go to this registration link for all the info and sign-up resources you need. NEXT Sunday, October 12 is the deadline—don’t miss out!

We’re starting a new message series this coming Sunday, where we’ll be studying through Paul’s letter to the Galatians to talk about what true freedom looks like—freedom in Christ. In our achievement-forward culture of striving, measuring, and defining our identity through work & reward—we REALLY need to hear what Paul had to say to the Galatian Christians, because they struggled with some similar things. I hope you’ll prioritize joining us over the next several weeks as we learn about the chain-breaking, lie-shattering, ego-smashing, burden-lifting, game-changing freedom found in Jesus.

Keep scrolling for all the ways we can connect, grow and serve together—and I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Ethan

NEW MESSAGE SERIES - "Free Indeed" | When Paul traveled through regions preaching and teaching and starting churches, the message was always the same: Jesus has done for you what you have never been able to do for yourself. Through Jesus you can be set free, you don't have to carry the heavy weight of spiritual expectations anymore. Yet people through history, much like us, were still tempted to try. Join us as we study through Paul’s letter to the Galatians to talk about this very real human tendency when it comes to faith.

NHCC PICKLEBALL | Join us on select Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm at Blueberry Hill Park for some friendly pickleball. Open to teens and adults of all ability levels- we’d love to teach you if you don’t know how to play- paddles provided. Contact Amanda with questions.

WOMEN'S STUDY | Join us Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 10th, in the church lobby, at 9:30am as we walk through the book of David. This study will be loosely based on Beth Moore's study, David: Seeking A Heart Like His. "Some days you'll want to be just like him; other days you won't want to be anything like him. Let's discover the truth that God will never give up on you." Contact Karen Landis for more info.

BEFRIEND INITIATIVE: HONDURAS | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. As a team from NHCC travels onsite this summer, David White is aiming to build a focused prayer support network--find David after service or mark your connect card if interested.

BEFRIEND INITIATIVE: HONDURAS | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. Check out the video about our partnership here and read our summary letter we sent out last year.

MEN’S RETREAT | Be sure to join us for this 24 hr retreat on October 17th & 18th to slow down, reconnect, and invest in relationships with God and each other. Held at Elkhorn Valley Camp, 70 miles west in rural Ohio, and $100 covers lodging, all meals, programming and activities. Contact Ethan with questions. Register for the MENS Retreat HERE.

FALL FAMILY FUN | Join us at Yeck Farms in Freedom on October 26thfrom 1-3pm for a wagon ride, bonfire, s’mores, and plenty of activities for all ages. Cost is $10 per person, with a cap of $30 for a family. Register here by Thursday, October 23rd. Contact Amanda with questions.

STUDENT NIGHTS | 9th-12th graders are invited to come Sunday nights from 6:30-8pm as we hang out, hear a message, and meet in small groups to build community and talk about Jesus. 6th-8th graders meet Sunday morning during our worship service. Questions? Contact Brandon.