Summer time is fun! We often focus on relaxing and taking a well-deserved break after a year filled with school, work, sports, homework, chores, and other responsibilities. Yet just because it is summer we cannot leave God behind! In June, let’s gather for a bit of faith and fun. Along with lots of fun activities we …
Church schoolers were treated to a talk about families facing homelessness by Mission Committee member Lynn Scheller on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The children had a chance to read aloud people’s comments about the meaning of home and to ask questions. Thank you, Lynn, for sharing your empathic insights with NHCC youngsters!
Connecting with Jesus Jesus came to show God’s love by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, preaching, and teaching. During Lent we learn that Jesus put God’s love into action despite the challenges he would endure. We connect with Jesus because he was a good human being. He was deeply interested in people and relationships. …
Jesus had many followers. Of these followers, Jesus chose twelve to be with him and share his work in a unique way. These twelve went everywhere with Jesus. Jesus knew that someday his followers would have to carry on his work, so he taught them how to live and teach. He trusted them with his work. Starting …
Read moreCE mission project: Soup sales will support World Central Kitchen
During her children’s message on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell encouraged listeners to stay on track with God and take action. During their lesson time, children and youth rolled up their sleeves and helped sort donated clothing. The clothing will be donated to local organizations. Support Clothes for Community by …
Lent opens with stories of testing and trusting. In parched wilderness and in lush gardens, temptation comes. Sin or faithfulness follows, not because of the testing itself, but because of what gets chosen in response. Trust God’s steadfast love. Rely on grace that ministers to our needs. Join us on Sundays and live out traditions whose truth we have experienced. Thank …
Thank you to all the members and friends who supported Christian Education’s chicken project with dollar bills in January-February 2022. Each chick posted on the bulletin board represents a $1 donation. The final tally sent to Heifer International is $102! If you would still like to participate, please donate directly.
I needed clothes and you clothed me. Matthew 25: 38 Clean out your closets for a good cause! Church school children and youth are collecting clean clothes, new or gently used, in good condition. Under the leadership of Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell, the clothes will be sorted and donated over the next several …
Members and friends continue to support Christian Education’s chicken project with dollar bills. Each chick posted on the board represents a $1 donation to Heifer International. The current tally is $67. Please support this worthwhile effort!
Children gathered on Sunday, February 13, 2022, to learn how to be peacemakers. They read Cat Stevens’ children’s book Peace Train and participated in several activities developed by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education. Next Sunday, children and youth will continue their discussion of peacemaking and do a rock-painting activity.