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As Advent begins, we open our doors and our hearts to you. Come fellowship with us, sing with us, and let the nearness of Christ meet you in this season. You are welcome, fully and as you are, on Christmas Eve and every Sunday leading up to it.

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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
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$843,886.82
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$763,065.63
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 983,148.60

UPCOMING EVENTS

ADVENT STUDY: THE LIFE & LEGACY OF ST. NICHOLAS
Wednesdays. Dec. 3 &10 @ 6:300 pm, FLC // Join us for 2 weeks as we examine how the real-life St. Nicholas of Myra inspires both the traditions of Christmas and of our faith today. Classes for kids and youth are also continuing to meet. As a reminder, there will be no Wednesday night meals in December. 
SILVER FRIENDS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thursday, Dec. 11 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, wear your favorite Christmas outfit, invite a friend, and join us for a delicious meal and fellowship. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, Dec. 9 by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or by emailing Theresa Stitt (theresa.stitt@noefc.org).
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: O COME LET US ADORE
Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 6-7:30 pm, Sanctuary // Come celebrate the reason for the season with a special program featuring our Kids Choir, Adult Choir, and a short play. A cookie reception will follow.
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
Wednesday, Dec 17 @ 6-8, FLC & Atrium // Come together in celebration of the Christmas season with your entire family. We will share in activities and events for all ages!
SUPPERS FOR SIX
January-March // Once a month in January, February, and March, couples and pairs of friends are randomly grouped with two other couples/friends to have dinner and get to know each other better. For more information on how it works or to sign up, see Michelle Mader this and next week at the Atrium table or by calling the church office.

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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