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in ministry at Friends.
were visiting by using the online
“Connect Card.” When you join us in
person, please stop by our Welcome
Center located in the Atrium to find
out how you can get further connected
in ministry at Friends.
Pray for our Missionaries
Ruthanne & Nick Chadd – Josiah Venture
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$533,887.58
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$478,966.19
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 907,409.79
$533,887.58
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$478,966.19
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 907,409.79
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST WEDNESDAYS
Beginning Aug. 6 // The Wednesday morning 10:30 am Bible study, plus evening activities for kids, youth, and adults will all resume THIS WEEK! The Family Fellowship Meal begins at 6 pm, followed by classes at 6:30 pm. Topics include: In the Beginning—Understanding Genesis 1-5 (morning) & Habits (evening). Sign up for the fellowship meal in the NOEFC app or at noefc.org.
Beginning Aug. 6 // The Wednesday morning 10:30 am Bible study, plus evening activities for kids, youth, and adults will all resume THIS WEEK! The Family Fellowship Meal begins at 6 pm, followed by classes at 6:30 pm. Topics include: In the Beginning—Understanding Genesis 1-5 (morning) & Habits (evening). Sign up for the fellowship meal in the NOEFC app or at noefc.org.
YOUTH POOL PARTY
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 4–7 pm, Glazers’ Home // All incoming 6th-12th graders are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a pool party and welcome our new 6th graders! Info and directions: Pastor Adrianne, pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 4–7 pm, Glazers’ Home // All incoming 6th-12th graders are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a pool party and welcome our new 6th graders! Info and directions: Pastor Adrianne, pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
CYCLE IN THE PARK
Sunday, Aug. 24 @ 2:30 pm // Meet at the Wallace Lake parking lot in Berea. We will cycle to Strongsville and back and finish with some Honey Hut Ice Cream. To sign up write “Bicycle” on your Connect Card or email pastorrich@noefc.org.
Sunday, Aug. 24 @ 2:30 pm // Meet at the Wallace Lake parking lot in Berea. We will cycle to Strongsville and back and finish with some Honey Hut Ice Cream. To sign up write “Bicycle” on your Connect Card or email pastorrich@noefc.org.
FALL ADULT CLASSES
Fall adult classes will begin after Labor Day. To see the full list of topics and locations, click the link in our church app or visit noefc.org/admclasses.
Fall adult classes will begin after Labor Day. To see the full list of topics and locations, click the link in our church app or visit noefc.org/admclasses.
LOVE INC OF LORAIN CO.
Love INC mobilizes churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. There is a vital need right now for connection center phone volunteers. Training is provided. More info: visit loveinclorainco.org/involved or contact Joann Hengst: 440-223-5272, joannhengst@gmail.com.
Love INC mobilizes churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. There is a vital need right now for connection center phone volunteers. Training is provided. More info: visit loveinclorainco.org/involved or contact Joann Hengst: 440-223-5272, joannhengst@gmail.com.
MALAWI MISSION PROJECTS
Our Malawi Team on their recent trip elected to put a roof on two classrooms for the government school that had been damaged by storms. The cost of the project was $2,500. If you’d like to help us, designate your contribution to “Malawi Mission Projects.”
Our Malawi Team on their recent trip elected to put a roof on two classrooms for the government school that had been damaged by storms. The cost of the project was $2,500. If you’d like to help us, designate your contribution to “Malawi Mission Projects.”
NOEFC FOOD PANTRY
Due to a high volume of recent needs, the NOEFC food pantry is in need of resupply. Non-perishable, unexpired Items may be dropped off at the NOEFC office. Needed items: peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, box or can meals (mac & cheese, rice-a-roni, spaghetti-o’s, etc.), rice, tuna, ready-to-eat canned soup, box cereal, instant oatmeal, biscuit/pancake mix, canned corn, tomatoes, & “cream of” soups.
Due to a high volume of recent needs, the NOEFC food pantry is in need of resupply. Non-perishable, unexpired Items may be dropped off at the NOEFC office. Needed items: peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, box or can meals (mac & cheese, rice-a-roni, spaghetti-o’s, etc.), rice, tuna, ready-to-eat canned soup, box cereal, instant oatmeal, biscuit/pancake mix, canned corn, tomatoes, & “cream of” soups.