ENEWS
November 28, 2025
NHCC Friends & Family
Biblical trivia question—see if anyone can answer this without looking it up anywhere: what command / instruction / exhortation is given more than any other in the Bible?
Before I answer that, we are in the eye of the storm when it comes to the classically defined ‘Christmas Season’—the shopping, the decorations, the lights, the traffic, the overwhelmed schedules… here at NHCC, most of our small groups have wound down for the season, our students went out with a bang with their Progressive Dinner event this past Sunday night (kudos to the 3 host families who weathered 40 bodies invading their homes!), and all attention turns to our remaining worship services of 2025.
For Christmas Eve, we will be doing two identical services at 5 and 6:30 pm… services will be about 50 minutes long to allow adequate time for everyone to get in and out between services, and kids classes will be available up through 2nd grade for both services. Bring along any friends or neighbors who don’t have a church to call their own!
But back to that trivia question for what we’ll be talking about THIS Sunday—what’s the most repeated command in scripture? Well, let’s just say it has something to do with how I felt in 7th grade when I heard I needed to have three teeth pulled before getting my braces on… you’ll have to come this Sunday to hear how that relates to God’s Kingdom as we continue in our “All Hail the King” Christmas series! Can’t wait to worship with everyone!
Finally, I need to take this opportunity to extend an expression of profound gratitude, on behalf all of us on staff, for the outpouring of generosity in this year’s love offering. You all are amazing!
Ethan
"All Hail the King" - So often, when we think about Christmas, our minds turn to the baby in the manger… and if we’re not careful, we forget that baby came to be a King - one who could know our pain and scars, one whose grace would be greater than our sin, one who came to bring immeasurable joy and hope, one whose kingdom was not of this world - his name is Jesus, and He is the King of Kings. Join us this December as we explore this humble King and find our place in His Kingdom!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES | Join us Wednesday, 12/24 for a reflective and celebratory service as we welcome the birth of our Messiah. We will have two identical services at 5pm & 6:30pm. Childcare will be available up though 2nd grade during both services; all others can worship with their families.
MEN'S STUDY | A men's Monday evening study group meets at the home of Paul Jones in Wexford at 7pm. Sign up on your Connect Card or contact Paul Jones with questions.
FAMILY COMMUNION BRUNCH | Sunday, December 28th, we will use our 10am service time to do what the book of Acts says the disciples did in the early church: “they broke bread ... and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” For those in town, join us downstairs for this special all-family brunch and communion gathering. Friends and neighbors are welcome! Everyone attending should bring a brunch-style dish to share. No RVSP’s needed.
WOMEN'S STUDY | Join us Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 10th, in the church lobby, at 9:30am as we walk through the book of David. This study will be loosely based on Beth Moore's study, David: Seeking A Heart Like His. "Some days you'll want to be just like him; other days you won't want to be anything like him. Let's discover the truth that God will never give up on you." Contact Karen Landis for more info.
STUDENT NIGHTS | 9th-12th graders are invited to come Sunday nights from 6:30-8pm as we hang out, hear a message, and meet in small groups to build community and talk about Jesus. 6th-8th graders meet Sunday morning during our worship service. Questions? Contact Brandon.
BEFRIEND INITIATIVE: HONDURAS | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. As a team from NHCC travels onsite this summer, David White is aiming to build a focused prayer support network--find David after service or mark your connect card if interested.
SAVE THE DATES for our 2026 CIY Conferences.
BEFRIEND INITIATIVE: HONDURAS | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. Check out the video about our partnership here and read our summary letter we sent out last year.
12/21 | Sunday Worship Service - 10am
| Students’ Bagels & Bibles - 11:30pm
12/22 | NO Days for Girls until Jan. 2026
| Food Distribution - 5-6pm
| Men’s Study - 7pm
12/24 | Christmas Eve Services - 5pm & 6:30pm
12/28 | Famliy Communion Brunch - 10am
1/4 | Baby Dedication
| Students PJs & Pancakes
1/16 | Family Game Night - 6-9pm
STUDENTS PJS & PANCAKES | Students, join us as we kick off the new year with pjs & pancakes for all students, Sunday, Jan. 4th. Middle school will meet during their normal Sunday morning time and high schoolers will meet 6:30-8pm. Questions? Contact Brandon.