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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)
$596,485.12
General Offerings 2026 (N. Olmsted)
$532,454.33
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,041,019.86

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL & CLASSES
Wednesdays, starting Aug. 12 @ 6 pm, FLC // Regular Wednesday evening programs resume Aug. 12! Fellowship meal begins at 6 pm (suggested meal donation: $7/person, max $20/family), followed by classes for adults, youth and kids at 6:30 pm. RSVP for the meal HERE.
BAPTISM CLASS
Sunday, Aug 30 @ 9:30 am, Conference Room // If you have been feeling led to be baptized, join us for a 1-hour class on our beliefs, doctrine, and practices regarding it. Register in the Atrium. 
“THE GREAT AWAKENING” MOVIE
Sunday, Aug. 30 @ 6 pm, Upper Room  //  With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Rev. George Whitefield unites an entire generation with his thundering sermons and proclamations of liberty. In a miraculous turn of events, Benjamin Franklin becomes one of Whitefield's closest friends and greatest promoters.  As a follow-up to our Night of Worship and Prayer, we invite you to join us for this movie.  To help us in planning, write "GA" on your Connect Card if you are interested.  
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
1st & 3rd Thursdays starting Sept. 3 @ 6:30 pm, Elyria  //  Gather twice monthly at our Elyria campus for a potluck supper at 6:30 pm followed by Bible study and prayer. Through May we’ll explore the overall narrative of the Bible, using The Story series as a resource. For info, contact Pastor David at pastordavid@noefc.org
BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA
Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 9:am-5:30 pm, Lowe's in Rocky River // We are helping Sleep in Heavenly Peace build beds for bedless children in Western Cuyahoga County. Three shifts are available throughout the day. More info: Scott Glazer or Jenn Martin.  Sign up HERE.
MOMS IN PRAYER
Tuesdays, starting Sept. 15 @ 7–8 pm, Conference Room  //  Ladies, is there a young or adult child in your life whom God has put on your heart? If your answer is “yes,” Moms in Prayer invites you to lift this individual up to the Lord at their weekly hour of prayer. Visit the Atrium table today to learn more!
WOMEN’S OVERNIGHT RETREAT
Sept. 18–19 @ Hartville Comfort Inn  //  Join other women to explore Scripture and how we are each “Called by Name.” As always, expect good food and company! Register by Sept. 6 in the Atrium or RIGHT HERE!
L.I.F.T. 5TH ANNUAL CLAMBAKE FUNDRAISER 
Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 4–7 pm, FLC  //  Enjoy a traditional clambake dinner, homemade New England clam chowder, raffles, updates from Bridge Street Outreach and L.I.F.T.’s five-year vision for helping the homeless population of the Greater Cleveland area. More info and tickets ($40/person, $70/couple): click HERE.
ANNUAL ALL-CHURCH PICNIC & BAPTISMS
Sunday, Sept. 20 @ 4–7 pm, Elyria Campus Pavilion  //  Save the date for our annual picnic! More info & sign-ups coming soon. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact any of our pastoral staff.
UPWARD BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Stop by the Atrium to speak to Angelo Nuzzo, or contact upwardnoefc@gmail.com, to ask questions or register to serve.

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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