ENEWS

March 27, 2026

NHCC Friends & Family—

Before I say anything else, I want to say this first (and say it loud): Join us tonight at 7pm for Easter Stories & Songs! We’ve been talking about this for months now—a select team of staff, students, and alumni from Johnson University are presenting this evening of intimate musicianship, scripture and illustration that walk us through the reality and richness of Jesus' final week on earth. The event is free, but an offering will be taken for the team. Hope to see you there for this very special 'Passion Week' event!

Just a few days ago, however, it was 19° outside when I got up to make my morning coffee. Can you believe in one week families will be sending their tots out for Spring Easter egg hunts and all the stores will be selling fragrant lilies and Easter dresses??

This Easter Sunday, we will celebrate Christ's victory over death with identical celebration services at 9 and 10:30 am (livestream for 10:30 service only)—childcare up through Pre-K at the 9am and full kids programming is available at the 10:30. I hope many of you are planning on attending one service and serving in the other, but more importantly, I hope you don’t come alone. For those people in your life who need a fresh encounter with a loving God or don’t have a church to call home—care about them enough to invite them to join you Easter morning.

THIS Sunday, we will gather at our usual 10am to continue in our ‘Walk This Way’ message series—and for any families who may have kids interested, Amanda is again hosting a baptism class after service. Contact her here to attend.

Finally, a team is being assembled to help ready and maintain the church grounds & greenery this season—interested? Get in touch with MaryAnn Kurtz here.

Looking forward to gathering with everyone throughout this weekend!

Ethan

Jesus is recorded saying things like, "Come follow me... learn from me… take my yoke upon you...” The earliest followers of Jesus took words like these to heart as they met together in homes as the first Church, embracing ways of living that mirrored their Savior and would change the world. Join us for this message series where we will explore some timeless practices, disciplines, and rhythms we can allow to take root in our lives… because when we begin to follow Jesus, to learn from Him, and to take on his way of life, it has the power to transform who we are for a lifetime.

EASTER - STORIES & SONGS | Join us on Friday, March 27 at 7pm as a hand-picked team from Johnson University presents an evening of intimate, folk-style musicianship and thoughtful storytelling centered around Jesus’ final week, looking back to the humility of His birth and forward to the glory of His Kingdom. This program has been performed in colleges and coffeehouses, in megachurches and small country congregations, in cathedrals and on front porches, in concert halls and prisons, serving as a powerful reminder that there is no place the story of the resurrection is out of place. Invite friends & family—don’t miss this special evening!

CHILDREN'S BAPTISM CLASS | This one hour experience is a great way to introduce your kids to committing their lives to Christ and understanding what follows their decision. Amanda is offering an in-person class after service on Sunday, March 29th in the children's wing for anyone interested in learning more. Sign ups are required. Reach out to Amanda to sign up or for more information.

EASTER SUNDAY | We will celebrate together at two identical services this year, 9am & 10:30am. Childcare will be available up through PreK at the 9am service, and full kid’s programming up through 5th grade will be available at the 10:30. Regulars: consider attending one and serving in the other - email the office and we’ll be in touch as to how you can volunteer! Most importantly, don’t come alone - bring someone with you who doesn’t have a church home!

NHCC IS GOING CAMPING! Join us the weekend of June 19-21, as we head to Laurel Hill State Park to camp in a shared, family-friendly site loop in a beautiful setting, adjacent to an open field, playground, sand volleyball courts, and a short walk to bathhouses and a lake beach for swimming! Arrive Friday and depart after a simple worship and devotional service Sunday morning. Cost is $85 (per site) for  2 nights of camping and a shared meal Saturday evening. Click here to register today.

CIY SUMMER CONFERENCES | This summer, students entering 6th-8th grades will head to Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA July 13th-17th for CIY Mix. High school students will attend CIY Move the week of June 10th - 14th at Johnson University in Knoxville, TN. These weeks will be the best of your kid's summer! The deadline to hold your spot with a $125 deposit is May 17th. Visit the events page of our website to register. See Brandon with questions.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP | We have a committed partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission and their work in Honduras. We are again recruiting a team to travel to Choloma this summer, July 20-27, 2026- mark your Connect Card if interested! For more information and details on our partnership with Lifeline, check out the video pinned on our YouTube page or visit the Missions page of our website.

LIFE GROUPS | We value genuine community here at NHCC. Life groups are small groups, most of which meet together weekly & in homes, to connect, grow, and serve together. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you! Not in a group? We'd love for you to be! Most groups will be staring back up within the next few weeks. Mark your Connect Card on Sunday or contact the office with questions.

GROUNDS PREP | In our efforts to ready the church property for spring, Mary Anne Kurtz is heading up a team to work on grounds & greenery. (High School and up.) Able to help? Contact Mary Anne.

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.