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Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11 AM at North Olmsted or11 AM at Elyria.

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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 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$368,417.28
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$329,437.81
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,029,596.70

UPCOMING EVENTS

SILVER FRIENDS PICNIC
Thursday, May 28 @ 11:30 am, Wallace Lake, Berea // Seniors, we're heading outdoors! We will provide sandwiches, chips, and beverages, but bring money for Honey Hut ice cream. RSVP by noon Tuesday, May 26, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org
WOMEN'S DAY RETREAT
Saturday, May 30 @ 9 am - 3 pm, NOEFC // Ladies, join us for a Saturday filled with teaching, worship, enjoying each other's company and snacks. Registration opens May 10 ($15/person). We can't wait to spend the day with you! Contact Sarah Falkenstein, noefcwomen@gmail.com, with questions.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FAITH BUILD DAY 
Saturday, June 6 @ 9 am-3 pm // We need eight volunteers for our next Faith Build Day. For more information or to sign up, visit the table in the Atrium or contact Jerry Aubel, jwaubel@gmail.com
BURGER BASH
Sunday, June 7 @ 12:15 pm, North Parking Lot // Enjoy a burger lunch after our 11 am service and support our youth! The teens will cook and serve lunch to raise funds for their summer mission trip. Everyone is invited! Rain location: FLC. 
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY
Sunday, June 14 // Let's celebrate all of our graduates (high school, college, tech, grad school, etc.)! Contact Pastor Adrianne by June 11 if you or your graduate plans to participate: pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
VBS - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
North Olmsted: June 22-26 @ 9am-noon; Elyria: Wednesdays, June 17-July 15 @ 5:30-8 pm // From kids to teens to adults, we need YOU for this year's Vacation Bible School, ROME: Paul and the Underground Church! Child & volunteer registration can be found HERE!
OHIO STAR THEATER TRIP
Thursday, Aug. 13 @ 10:15 am - 7:30 // Spend a day in Amish Country with Friends! Cost ($90) includes bus transportation, ticket to Elijah- Prophet of Fire musical, and dinner at Dutch Valley Restaurant. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Details& registration: Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
THAILAND CHURCH PROJECT
Our goal is to raise $10,000 over the next two weeks to help Pastor Ogaat build a much-needed new ministry facility. Thanks to your incredible support, we've already raised over $4,500! To partner with ys in reaching the finish line, you can give online or by check (memo: Thai Church Project). Thank you for your generosity! 

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 get an average of one to two emails per week about events at NOEFC or ministry related updates, but we will not share your information with any other organization without your consent.  



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