WEEKLY UPDATE

August 7, 2026

NHCC friends and family—

This summer at NHCC has been quite a ride—and I’m not even talking about all the great things that have been happening with students, kids, Bible studies, community outreach and mission trips! This summer we’ve taken a bIt of a historical journey through the lives of a long list of Bible heroes, all to discover how flawed, messy and un-hero-like they all were! The true hero of their stories was God Himself—a God that invites imperfect people into His perfect work, and who does his strongest work in our greatest weakness. That’s been our “Anti-hero” summer message series, and we’ll close it out this Sunday—I hope you’ll join us.

That said, it’s that time in summer’s twilight to start looking toward some new plans and rhythms—make sure you scroll down to read about end-of-summer events for young and old, as well as save-the-dates for fall opportunities you won’t want to miss… all as we Connect, Grow and Serve together!

Ethan

In Matthew 13, Jesus shares a parable where He uses a farmer planting seeds as a picture of faith and living life in God’s kingdom… but this story and its application is far richer and far more challenging than a simple children’s Sunday School storybook. Join us this series as we look at life lessons from the Lord of the harvest about things like hard hearts, resistant soil, choked-out growth, thorns, and what health & flourishing can look like.

SUMMER PILATES CLASSES | Join us TONIGHT and Friday Aug. 28th at 7pm for Pilates classes in the church lobby. Pilates focuses on moving within your body’s limits, not pushing past them. Gentle movement, no pressure, no intimidation. Come as you are! Suggested donation of $10/class, bring it with you when you come. All donations go to the church.

STUDENT POOL PARTY | Students (6th-12th) join us for a midsummer Pool Party, THIS Wednesday, Aug. 13th, at the Terhune home! A night of swimming, games, snacks, and fun with friends from 6:30-8 PM. Don’t miss it! Bring your suit, towel, and your best cannonball!

PICNIC AT THE PARK | Join us Sunday, Aug. 23rd 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.

SAVE THE DATE | The dates have been set for our Men’s, Women’s, and Student retreats. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for these important gatherings. Registration coming soon. Questions? Contact the office.

PICKLEBALL | Join us select Thursdays from beginning June 11th, from 7-9pm at Devlin Park in McCandless 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. If interested, email Amanda to get on the mailing list.

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.

Students is on a break for summer and will return this fall.

COMMUNITY TRUNK SALE | Volunteers are needed to help with our Community Trunk Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12th. For this event we invite our neighbors in the surrounding community to reserve a space and sell items right here in the NHCC parking lot from 7:30am-noon. There are many different roles to volunteer for; parking, greeting, maning the welcome table, checking in with sellers, and more. Please contact the office if you can help.  Coffee truck & Breakfast-fare onsite.

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 by Debbie Harrington with those interested.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/16-17 | Men’s Retreat
11/7 | Women’s Retreat
12/11-13 | Student Retreat