ENEWS

January 2, 2026

NHCC Friends & Family-

That was a blur, wasn't it?

Feels like it was just a week ago we were talking about Thanksgiving and getting ready to head into December—now here we are in 2026, with belts fastened a notch or two wider, fridges full of leftovers and countertops dusted with Christmas cookie crumbs. What happened?!

When we’re not careful, not alert, not purposeful, not paying attention—we miss a lot of things… the smell of early flowers from a spring walk, the near-miss of the speeding car through the red light, our kids growing up too fast or even our own faith convictions and disciplines. Being present, being intentional—that takes work and cultivation. It never just casually happens on its own.

I encourage your to join us this Sunday as we start the new year with some reminders like those—doesn’t matter whether your New Year’s resolution is to lose 10 lbs or to look more like Jesus, we’re all starting with fresh opportunities and we’re all in this together!

See below for other things to be aware of here at NHCC and I’ll see you Sunday!

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!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT | Bring your favorite game, or two, and join us in the fellowship hall from 6-9pm on January 16th for another game night! Open to ages elementary through adult. Bring a snack to share. Contact Amanda with questions.

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.

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.

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.