WEEKLY UPDATE

July 24, 2026

NHCC friends and family—

Two weeks ago during announcements I -Sarah- mentioned the Welcome Table in the lobby… have you had a chance to stop by yet? The Welcome Table is your “go-to” place for all information about what is happening here at NHCC, and a perfect first stop for Visitors. On the table you will find programs, communion, prayer lists & request sheets, and ways to serve. You can grab a student calendar and info about what our children’s classes are learning. There’s even more there to discover, but I think you get the point, the Welcome Table is the central location for all information, your one-stop shop. So stop by on Sunday, say ‘hi’ to the volunteers helping out there, and see what all the new-ish table has to offer.

This past Sunday we continued in our Anti-Hero message series and it’s been fun to revisit stories many of us learned as children and see how God has used unlikely characters through history to accomplish His grand purposes. I’m looking forward to this week where we will hear about a much less well-known character from the book of Judges. If you missed last week, or any of the previous weeks in this series, you can watch the videos here, or listen to our podcast here.

Lastly, if you haven’t been in church recently or haven’t scrolled down to the bottom of this email, then you might have missed that we are having another all church picnic this year. We will once again meet at the Harmar Pavilion in North Park, arriving after 4:30pm; bring your favorite dish to share along with a camping chair! We’ll plan to eat around 5pm which will be followed by games and time to hang out with one another. Last year was so much fun and we really hope you’ll mark Sunday, August 23rd on your calendar so you can join us.

I hope to see you Sunday!

Sarah

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 Sunday, July 26th, 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.

STUDENT HANGOUTS & STUDY | Calling all 6th-12th graders! Starting June 17th, join our summer-exclusive Wednesday evening hangouts from 6-8pm and Thursday Bible studies from 1-2:30pm. Grab a students calendar from the Welcome Table to stay in the loop.

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.

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.