WEEKLY UPDATE

April 17, 2026

Good morning NHCC Friends & Family—

I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy the warmth this week- my morning coffee on the back porch has been just delightful! We have several events coming up that have important due dates- so be sure to pay attention and sign up as soon as possible.

I thought I would take this opportunity to point out an event I have coming up in just over a month called, Safe Ministries. This is a one-hour abuse training on May 17th right after church. This training is specifically designed for abuse prevention within a ministry setting and for keeping children safe in our church. While this training is especially for our volunteers who work with children and students, it is open to the entire church and community. I am asking for sign-ups ahead of time so I can prepare certificates. You can let me know you’d like to come by emailing me here.

Here are the other things we have coming up that you should mark on your calendar:

NHCC Camping Trip- June 19-21. Register here by June 7th.
It’s always a great time and we help each other out, so whether you’re a pro or if you’ve never camped before but always wanted to try it- this is a great opportunity!

Lot Party Student Fundraiser- May 31st. Donations need to be in the office by May 24th.
We are in need of donations, so if you have a business, special talent (looking at you- crafters, bakers, people in good physical shape, and more!), or have a basket from your life group that you are willing to donate, let Brandon know as soon as possible.

CIY Summer Camps- MOVE is June 10-14 and MIX is July 14-17. Registration is due by May 17th.
If you have a student in grades 5-12 and you know they are going to MIX or MOVE this year- sign up right now by clicking here!

Pilates- May 1st led by Liz Schoedel
A free class to gauge interest- first one is chair based for all mobility levels! No formal registration, but let us know if you’re coming so we can have appropriate space available!

More information about all of the events above are listed below - I can’t wait to see you at all the fun things we have coming up.

Last week, Ethan kicked off a new message series titled, ‘Down on the Farm’, where we’re taking a look at Jesus’ teaching about the soil conditions of our lives. We’ll be continuing that this Sunday, so make sure you’re watching in person or online.

See you then,

-Amanda

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.

STUDENTS DODGEBALL & DANCE PARTY | On April 19th from 6:30-8pm, students are having a Dodgeball and Dance Party Night! Whether you're looking to show off your extreme dodgeball skills, groove around to some Just Dance, or sing your heart out in our Karaoke Room, 6th-12th graders will not want to miss out on this night of absolute fun!

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.

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.

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 Brandon with questions.

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.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. We are again recruiting a team to travel to Choloma this summer, July 20-27, 2026- mark your Connect Card if interested! For more information and details on our partnership with Lifeline, check out the video pinned on our YouTube page or visit the Missions page of our website.

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! Not in a group? We'd love for you to be! Most groups will be staring back up within the next few weeks. Mark your Connect Card on Sunday or contact the office with questions.

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.