Program — North Hills Christian Church

WELCOME! We’re glad you chose to join us today! Here at NHCC, we have a passion for making lifelong followers of Jesus. You can expect a friendly, casual atmosphere that invites you to explore and discover at your own pace. During the worship service, children’s programming is available for children from infants through students in 5th grade. Here are some components you may experience in your time here today:

Songs of Worship: This is a time where we proclaim together all that God is and all He has done. We invite you to sing along to the words on the screen as they are sung.

Communion: Followers of Jesus are invited to take the provided individual self-serve packets of bread and juice as a ceremonial reminder of God’s great sacrifice of His son, Jesus, on the cross for our sin. If you are unsure, feel free to simply use this time for quiet reflection. Please discard used cups in the trash as you leave.

Offering: This is our opportunity to give back to God financially from what He has given to us. Please place your gifts and Connect Cards in one of the offering boxes outside the sanctuary doors. You can also give via our mobile app, Tithe.ly.

Invitation: This is an opportunity to respond to God’s prompting by talking with a pastor or leader at the indicated time... to commit your life to Christ through baptism (the water is always warm!), to place membership with the church, for prayer… one way or another, if God is stirring in your heart this morning, don’t leave without responding in some way.

Message this morning: Sore Spots - wk 1

CURRENT MESSAGE SERIES: “Sore Spots” - If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for awhile, you’re probably familiar with them—those disciplines, those scriptural practices that we know are important, we know are part of the life and the faith community we were created for—except… well, we don’t really like them. In fact, we tend to avoid them, because they’re a little uncomfortable, even painful. Join us as we circle up over the next month and talk through things like accountability, confession, generosity and other things we sometimes wish we didn’t have to talk about… but when we do, we discover the grace and goodness of God in ways we never imagined.

ALL CHURCH SUNDAY AT THE PARK: Join us TODAY at the Harmar Pavilion in North Park. Arrive at 4:30pm, bring a dish to share and a camping chair, if you like. We'll eat around 5pm followed by games and free time to close out the evening. Church will provide tableware and bottled water.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY TRUNK SALE: Love neighborhood yard sales? Have things laying around your house that you'd like to get rid of? Our 7th annual Trunk Sale will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 7:30am - Noon, right here in the NHCC parking lot. Coffee truck & Breakfast-fare onsite. Come meet some neighbors and find some treasures! Want to volunteer to help at this event? Mark your Connect Card or contact the office.

WOMEN'S RETREAT: Where Friends Gather - Mark your calendars and plan to join us on September 27 at the Ranch House in North Park for a day-long retreat—a meaningful opportunity to pause, connect, and reflect on the friendships that have shaped our lives. Questions? Contact Amanda Slovak. It costs $40, Register here today!

MEN'S RETREAT: Be sure to join us for this 24 hr retreat 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 here today!

CHILDREN'S BAPTISM CLASS: This one hour experience is a great way to introduce your kids to committing their lives to Christ and understanding what follows their decision. Amanda is offering an in-person class after service Sunday Sept. 14th, in the children's wing for anyone interested in learning more. Sign up on your Connect Card or see Amanda for more information.

PICKLEBALL GROUP: Join us on select Fridays from 7-9pm 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.

SUMMER PLAYDATE SERIES: Join Amanda this summer with your kids of all ages for a playdate! We’ll meet select Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the North Park Black and Gold playground. Brandon will be there to hang out with any students. No sign ups needed, just come hang out. Keep an eye on social media for weather updates and email Amanda with any questions. LAST playdate: Aug. 13th.

MEN'S STUDY: A men's Tuesday morning study meets at 7am at the church. If you are interested, mark your Connect Card.

LIFE GROUPS: We value genuine community here at NHCC. Life groups are small groups, most of which meet together weekly & in homes, to connect, grow, and serve together. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you! Groups will be starting back up this Fall. Not in a group? We'd love for you to be! Mark your Connect Card or contact the office with questions.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: If you have been impacted by the pain and isolation of infertility and pregnancy-related loss & heartbreak, join in community & conversation with others who know how it feels. Dates & times are coordinated with those interested. Contact Debbie Harrington or indicate on your Connect Card.

DAYS FOR GIRLS: NHCC actively partners with Days for Girls, an organization which seeks to break down stigmas and limitations by providing sustainable and effective feminine hygiene solutions & education to under-privileged girls and women worldwide. We meet Mondays 10am-12:30pm. See the Days for Girls table in the lobby for more info or contact Lisa Porter with questions on how to get involved.

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