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Welcome! Please let us know you
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
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$140,349.44
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$87,506.28
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,003,886.91

UPCOMING EVENTS

GUEST RECEPTION
TODAY @ 12:30 pm, Conference Room // Are yourelativly 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. 
SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, join the CCS students for lunch and conversation with the new Executive Director of Love INC in Cuyahoga County. Suggested meal donation: $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, Feb. 24, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org
MARCH SUNDAY ADULT CLASS
Beginning Sunday, Mar. 1 @ 11 am, Adult Classroom 1 // The Old Testament doesn't simply point to Jesus, but rather He is present on every page. Join Pastor Adam for "Mirror: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament" in order to explore this reality and further build your theology. Info/register at the table in the Atrium. 

WOMEN'S EVENTS

PJ & MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 6-9 pm, Elyria Campus - Come in whatever you need to feel cozy and bring a snack to share! Mary Poppins (1964) begins at 6:15 pm.
ANNUAL HIGH TEA
Saturday, Mar. 21 @ Noon-2 pm, FLC - Join us for delicious desserts, teas, and fun! Prizes at the door for the best hat. Register ($10) at the Atrium table by March 8.

MEN'S EVENTS

WALK WORTHY MEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 8am - 4pm, Upper Room // Men, we will be hosting a livestream of this conference. Together, receive Biblical insight, real encouragement, and practical guidance for every role God has entrusted to you. Registration ($20/person) and info are HERE. Consider inviting a friend! 
MEN'S RETREAT
Apr. 17-18 @ Camp Gideon // Men, save the dates for our upcoming sprint retreat! We will focus on Jesus' call to be "Fishers of Men" as we seek to be disciples who make disciples. Registration opens TODAY in the Atrium or by clicking HERE.

LENT 2026

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION
Saturday, April 4, @ 9 am-noon, NOEFC // Save the date for this incredible multi-sensory journey! You will experience the triumphal entry, taste foods from the Passover meal, listen to Barabbas in prison, hear from a soldier at the crucifixion, and meet Cleopas on the road to Emmaus. Registration (free!) opens Feb. 8. 
WED AM STUDY: JESUS' FAREWELL MESSAGE
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am, FLC - Walk through Jesus' parting words to his disciples in the Gospel of John with Pastor Rich.
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP MEAL
Wednesdays @ 6 pm, FLC - Suggested donation: $7/person, $20/family. RSVP on your Connect Card.
BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MARK
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm, FLC - Take a deep dive with Pastor Geoff into Holy Week in the Gospel of Mark.
YOUTH GROUP
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm, Upper Room for grades 6th-12th. 
KIDS' CLASSES
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm, Kids Wing for birth-grade 5. 
EASTER CHOIR
Wednesdays, Feb. 225 - Apr. 1 @ 7-8:30 pm, Adult Classroom 1 // All are welcome to join our Easter Choir! Those who are taking the class after dinner on Wednesdays may come to rehearsal following class. Visit the table in the Atrium for more info and to sign up, or contact Judy Crandall, crandall.judy@gmail.com.

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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