CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP // Sunday, Jan. 5 @ 12:30 pm // Many hands make light work! Please plan to stay after the 11 am service to help us clean up and prepare for the new year. 

 

SECRET SISTERS // Ladies, our popular Secret Sisters event is coming! Forms available at the Atrium table are due back by Jan. 5. Give completed forms to Raenette Biedka or place them in the basket in the Atrium. Receive your sister’s name on Jan. 12 after the service, and find ways to secretly bless her until the reveal luncheon on Mar. 16.

 

WHAT IF JESUS WAS SERIOUS ABOUT PRAYER? // Sundays in January @ 9:30 am, Conference Room // Led by Gina Glazer, this next book in Skye Jethani’s series will take a look at Christ’s instructions on how and why we should pray. Prayer is how we communicate most directly with God, so how can we relate to him more deeply as we pray? Sign up in the Atrium. Cost for book materials: $15.

 

FRIENDS 101 // Sundays in January @ 11 am, Conference Room // If you are considering becoming a member, or just want to learn more about the church and our denomination, Friends 101 is for you! Sign up in the Atrium today.

 

SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH // Thursday, Jan. 9 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, bring a “white elephant gift,” learn the true story behind “white elephant,” and join the CCS students for lunch featuring the 3 “S’s” – Soup, Sandwich and Salad. Suggested lunch donation: $7. RSVP: “SF” on your Connect Card, or 440-779-9484 by noon Tuesday, Jan. 7.

 

LIFE SCREENING // Monday, Jan. 13, FLC // Get screened for stroke and heart
disease risk conveniently and affordably. Morning appointments are available. Register at lifelinescreening.com by choosing Screening Services > Find a Location. 

 

PICKLEBALL IN THE NEW YEAR // Fridays @ 6pm & Sundays @ 5 pm, FLC // You are invited to join us for pickleball this winter. All abilities are welcome. For more information contact pastorrich@noefc.org.

 

MALAWI MISSION TRIP 2025 // Tentative dates for our 2025 Malawi mission trip are 10 days around July 5–17, depending upon the best days to fly for the price. Our likely main project will be to paint the government school classrooms. If interested, contact Pastor Rich. There are only 8 spots; a $250 deposit will be required to reserve your spot.

 

WINTER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS // Wednesdays starting Jan. 8 //
— Family Fellowship Meal @ 6–6:30 pm, FLC ~ All are invited! Sign up on your Connect Card. Suggested donation each week: $7/person, max $20/family.
— Kids Clubs @ 6:30–7:30 pm, Kids Wing ~ Ages Birth–5th Grade
— Youth Group @ 6:30–8 pm, Upper Room ~ Grades 6–12
— Adult Class: Practicing the Way @ 6:30–7:30 pm ~ This introduction to spiritual formation is accessible to both beginners and lifelong followers of Jesus. We are constantly being formed by the world around us; to be formed by Jesus we must become His apprentice.