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 4

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.

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. Sellers may register on the Events page of our website.

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.

STUDENT NIGHTS: Starting Sept. 14th, 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 on Sunday mornings during our worship service. 6th-8th graders meet on Sunday morning during our worship time. Questions? Contact Brandon.

LIFE GROUP TRIVIA NITE KICKOFF: Join us 6-9pm on September 28th at Caliente Pizza on Babcock as we launch our fall Life Group season with some friendly group trivia competition over unlimited pizza and fountain drinks! A $10/person donation is suggested. Not in a life group? We’d love to get you plugged in, and this event is a great way to kickstart things! Fill out one of the Life Group cards in the pews and let’s get that conversation started! Contact the office with questions.

WOMEN’S STUDY: Join us Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 10th, in the church lobby, at 9:30am as we walk through the life 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. We rolled out all the details in a video that is pinned on our YouTube page, and we encourage everyone who calls NHCC their church to consider joining this effort. We will again be putting a team together to travel to Choloma this summer, the week of July 19-26, 2026. Mark your Connect Card if interested or visit the Missions page of our website for more info!

PICKLEBALL GROUP: 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.

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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