WEEKLY UPDATE

May 29, 2026

Morning NHCC Family & Friends!

Listen up- this week's e-news is super important because we have the Lot Party on Sunday! Wait- Lot Party? What is that?! It’s our annual student fundraiser for the CIY summer camps- there’s food, snacks, and both a silent and live auction with LOTS of great items all happening from the church parking lot.

We will have Students on hand to serve hot dogs, snow cones and popcorn for a light lunch while you peruse the silent auction items and write down your bids. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase some of Ethan’s legendary salsa and chips from Reyna in the strip. Then, we’ll start the live auction portion with our resident auctioneer, Jim Porter, and see how much you’re willing to bid on things like custom gift baskets from life groups, beautiful Spray Paint Art, Salsa for a Year, tickets to local sports games, and so much more! We’ll be accepting cash, check, and even cards for your items- so your bidding budget can be determined by your credit limit! (Just kidding- we do not condone going into debt for Darlene’s famous cookies, or anything else for that matter!)

Seriously- you do not want to miss out on the fun, and the weather is looking great. Feel free to bring a camping chair or blanket for comfortable seating and we’ll see you on Sunday as Ethan kicks off the new message series, Anti-hero.

-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.

STUDENT POOL PARTY | Students (6th-12th) join us for our Summer Kickoff Pool Party on NEXT Sunday, June 7th, 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!

STUDENTS LOT PARTY FUNDRAISER | The Students’ CIY Fundraiser will be held THIS 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.

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.

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.

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.