WEEKLY UPDATE

May 7, 2026

NHCC family and friends—

This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day—and while we absolutely love moms here at NHCC, this Sunday at church won’t feature any contests for who has the most pictures of kids or grandkids on their phone, we won't be using thousands of dollars of church offerings to buy all the moms spa days, and you won’t be hearing a message about how moms are pretty much tied with God Himself as the most important beings in the universe!

But we WILL be closing out our ‘Down on the Farm’ message series about God’s truth being rooted in our lives with a fun twist: come early for a spread of Bob Evans biscuits & sausage gravy in the lobby (moms, you can cut in line!) As always, we'll also have plenty of coffee, so this weekend everyone can get a bit of something we all so desperately need: connection and community. God loves moms, but He equally loves every other possible segment and classification of humanity, and we ALL need the community uniquely offered by the God who calls all of us messy misfits His children. So be sure and join us Sunday for some Godly community, good eats, and a min-lesson about thorn bushes!

Keep scrolling for all the ways we connect, grow and serve together here at NHCC—guys bonfire night next Friday, church camping trip, CIY conference registration deadlines, lot party donations, actually—just see below!

Can’t wait to share with everyone this Sunday!

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.

FELLOWSHIP OF THE (fire) RING | Men, this one’s for you! Join us in the woods behind the parsonage on May 15 starting at 6pm for a great time of connection over a bonfire, grilled meats  and yard games! Food provided, bring drinks to share and don't forget a chair. (High school & up.)

CIY SUMMER CONFERENCES | This summer, students entering 6th-8th grades will head to Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA July 13th-17th for CIY Mix. High school students will attend CIY Move the week of June 10th - 14th at Johnson University in Knoxville, TN. These weeks will be the best of your kid's summer! The deadline to hold your spot with a $125 deposit is May 17th. Visit the events page of our website to register. See Amanda or Brandon with questions.

NHCC IS GOING CAMPING! Join us the weekend of June 19-21, as we head to Laurel Hill State Park to camp in a shared, family-friendly site loop in a beautiful setting, adjacent to an open field, playground, sand volleyball courts, and a short walk to bathhouses and a lake beach for swimming! Arrive Friday and depart after a simple worship and devotional service Sunday morning. Cost is $85 (per site) for  2 nights of camping and a shared meal Saturday evening. Click here to register today.

STUDENTS LOT PARTY FUNDRAISER - DONATIONS NEEDED | We are seeking donations of Goods & Services to be used as auction items for our Student's CIY Fundraiser on Sunday, May 31st, right after church. Our 6th - 12th grade students host this fun, open-house style outdoor event - there will be food, auctions,& goods for sale - all to connect together, welcome Summer & to raise funds for this year’s Christ in Youth conferences. Donations need to be brought to the office by Sunday, May 24th. Contact the office for more info.

SUMMER HANGOUT | Join Amanda this summer for a family hangout with your kids of all ages! Kids can play together and parents can get to know each other. All parks have various courts or other entertainment nearby for older kids. Email Amanda to express interest and receive weekly reminder emails, but no registration required- you can just show up!

SUMMER STUDY | This summer, we’ll take a closer look at those in the Bible who were called  ‘friends of Jesus’, and what we might expect if we are to be called His friends today. Starts June 3, Wednesdays at 7pm at the home of Debbie Harrington.

SAFE MINISTRIES | Everyone is invited to attend this 1 hour child abuse awareness training on May 17th after church. All children and student volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend. Email Amanda before May 14th to attend.

PILATES | Join us for a free session of Pilates at the church as we gage interest in the viability of an ongoing class. Pilates focuses on moving within your body’s limits, not pushing past them. Gentle movement, no pressure, no intimidation. Session one (5/1) will be chair-based for all mobility levels, and the second (5/22) will move to the floor, still designed for beginners. Come as you are! Contact the office 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.

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.