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Pray for our Missionaries
Ruthanne & Nick Chadd – Josiah Venture
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2026 (N. Olmsted)
$701,747.20
General Offerings 2026 (N. Olmsted)
$622,394.65
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,048,430.66

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS CHOIR
It’s time! Our Christmas concert will be Saturday, Dec. 12; we will rehearse on Wednesdays starting Oct. 7 from 7–8:30 pm in Adult Classroom 1 (choir room). If you participate in the Wednesday night Bible study, please come to rehearsal right after the study. See Judy Crandall at the table in the Atrium for more info and to sign up.
KIDS CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Kids ages 3 & up, we want you to be a part of the Christmas concert on Dec. 12! Rehearsals will be Wednesdays from 7-7:30 pm during kids clubs, starting Oct. 7. For more info & to sign up, contact Tim Labrado, tdlabrado@gmail.com.
SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH
Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 11:30 am, FLC  //  Seniors, join us for fun, fellowship and food for National Pierogi Day with the Christian Community School students. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP with “SF” on your Connect Card, or by calling the church office by 1 pm Tuesday, Oct. 6.
REFLECTIONS WOMEN’S GATHERING
Monday, Oct. 12 @ 6:30–8 pm, FLC  //  All ladies are invited to our October fellowship! Sharon Bollinger will be our speaker. See Darlene Wilke for details. Tickets ($4) available in the Atrium this week and next.
GUEST RECEPTION
Sunday, Oct. 18 @ 12:15–2 pm, Conference Room  //  If you’re relatively new to North Olmsted Friends, we would like to invite you to lunch with the pastoral staff. Learn about the life and ministry of the church and get some of your questions answered. RSVP by writing “GR” on your Connect Card, or call the church office.
CAMPFIRE & WORSHIP NIGHT
Sunday, Oct. 18 @ 5–7 pm, Elyria Campus  //  The weather didn’t cooperate with the picnic, but we still want to come together as one church at our Elyria campus. Enjoy a campfire, hot dogs, s’mores and a time of unplugged worship. Please bring a side dish to share. RSVP to Pastor David, pastordavid@noefc.org.
MEN’S/WOMEN’S MYSTERY EVENING
Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 6–9 pm, FLC  //  Save the date! Our men’s and women’s ministries are planning a fun night of mystery solving together. Cost is $5 per person; sign-ups will require an individual email address per person. Questions: pastoradam@noefc.org or noefcwomen@gmail.com. More details coming soon.
YOUTH FALL RETREAT
Nov. 6–8 @ Camp Gideon  //  This fall, the youth group is getting away for a weekend to explore what it means to live by faith. All 6th–12th graders are encouraged to join! Register at noefc.org/youth. Reach out to Pastor Adrianne with any questions: pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
UPWARD BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Kids’ registration for the coming Upward Basketball season is now open! CLICK HERE or the table in the Atrium to sign up.
PASTOR/STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH
From our Elders: October is Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month. Please visit the table outside the FLC if you would like more information on how to help honor our amazing staff this month.

CONNECT CARD

Whether you are a first-time guest or have been attending for many years, we want to connect with you! We want you to engage with our church in a way that encourages you and provides opportunities to grow and serve in our life and ministry together. If you provide your email address, you may receive an average of one to two emails per week about events at Friends or ministry-related updates, but we will not share your information with any other organization without your consent.   



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