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Happy New Year North Point Church! As we wade headlong into 2026, I want to take a moment to glance backwards in gratitude for all the ways that God richly blessed us in 2025. This was a year of substantial change at North Point Church: Our first full year with two new staff members; welcoming new elders and deacons into leadership; adding an additional Sunday morning worship service; and much more. I want to thank our incredible staff and the many committed volunteers who make ministry at North Point Church happen day in and day out. Please join us on Sunday, January 11th at 10:55 am in the sanctuary (during our Fellowship Time in between services) for our Annual Congregational Meeting. In this meeting, you will hear reports about the ministry of 2025 but also what we are looking forward to in 2026. As we begin a new year, please know that our staff, elders, and deacons are committed to growing like Jesus grew. In one of the few lines in the gospels that speaks of Jesus' growing up years, Luke 2:52 says: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and others". In other words, Jesus grew in knowledge, in physical stature, and in relationship with God and with other people. This is not only a valuable verse to discern and commit to practices that will grow you intellectually, physically, and relationally, but it is also a powerful way to plan our church's growth in the year ahead. I look forward to growing into our ministry together in 2026.
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A year ago as we began a New Year, I encouraged all of us to discern "One Word" from God for your life. It was less of a 'Resolution' to achieve and more of something to 'Seek After' like the Magi who sought after the Messiah child being led by way of a start. Do you remember your "One Word"? How did that practice impact your life in 2025? This year I'd like us to undergo a similar exercise but with one significant change. I'm calling this Sunday's sermon "2 Words For 26". Since it is Epiphany Sunday, we will read the story of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-23) together and take note of how it speaks to our lives. What I began to notice is that many of the words that describe the Magi's interactions with God and whom God led them to are 'action words'. They were verbs, not nouns. If we read the gospels, we will discover that many times Jesus called us to 'verb-like' faith and not just 'noun-like' faith. So as we begin a New Year, I'd like you to discern with me "2 Words for 2026"...a noun and a verb. Where is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit leading you in the year ahead? Who are they calling you to be (a noun) and what are they calling you to do (a verb)? I look forward to worshipping with you joyously as we ring in the New Year!
Pastor Rob
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Communion Sunday
This Sunday is Communion Sunday at North Point. Please note that the wafers are gluten, dairy and nut free.
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Prayer Partners will be available at the front right-hand corner of the sanctuary after each service. Prayer Partners for the 8:30am service will be Jann Stimac and Elyse Jauregui and Kate Bode and Jaxx Jackson for the 10:30am service. They are here to offer you a listening ear and spiritual guidance. Don't hesitate to approach them for support and encouragement.
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Men's Breakfast, First Saturday Monthly, 8am The Men’s Breakfast group will meet on Saturday, January 3 monthly at 8am. Please join us as we enjoy prayer and conversation mixed with the smell of coffee and bacon. Contact tom@np-church.org with questions.
Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday, January 11th, 9:50am (between services) Our first congregational meeting of 2026 will be held on January 11th. We will vote on the annual budget and any open positions during this meeting. Additional agenda items may be included. Everyone is welcome to attend, but only North Point members are eligible to vote. An in-person meeting to review the budget will be held on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm. This will give members the opportunity to review the budget and ask questions in a small group setting.
Discover North Point, Sunday, January 18th, 9:50am (between services) New to North Point or looking to get more connected? Join Pastor Rob to learn about our church, programs, and ways to get involved—plus meet our staff and ask questions. Childcare is available upon request; email info@np-church.org with questions.
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Recurring Events
Men's Breakfast, First Saturday Monthly, 8am The Men’s Breakfast group meets on the first Saturday monthly at 8am. Please join us as we enjoy prayer and conversation mixed with the smell of coffee and bacon. Contact Tom Curran with questions. (This is a recurring event and meets on the 1st Saturday monthly).
GriefShare - Fall Session This weekly seminar and support group is designed to help you find comfort and support in a safe space with others who have been through similar loss. Past participants are welcome to join new participants, moderated by a GriefShare facilitator. Meetings are on Tuesdays, in classroom 4, from 10 am to 11:30 am, for 13 weeks. Please contact Randy Farmer if you have any questions or plan to attend. Online registration will open soon.
Divorce Care Each weekly seminar/support group meeting meets on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Anyone who is separated, divorced, or considering divorce is welcome to attend. Find hope, encouragement and experience healing! Questions? Please contact Sharron Clark at onlyJesus@comcast.net or (360) 621-6932.
NPC Youth Group Meets on Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm Join friends, enjoy games and have a meal, together with our youth group. We meet at The Next Door Youth Center. on Mondays, from 5:30pm to 7pm. Students 6th to 12th grade are all welcome. Please contact Anna at anna@np-church.org to let her know you are coming or to ask questions!
Childcare Available on Monday Nights We will now be offering childcare on Monday nights for Divorce Care, which meets from 5:30pm to 7pm and Pastor Rob's Monday Study Group, which means from 5:30 to 6:30. We hope this encourages those who have kids too young to attend youth group (6th through 12th grade) to try one of these Monday evening groups.
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Sunday School Teachers We are looking for Sunday School teachers to join our weekly rotation! If you love kids, are creative, and have a passion for children's ministry (or want to learn!), we need you! All grade levels are available. Contact Angel at angel@np-church.org.
Visitor Team in Need of Volunteers We are in need volunteers for our visitor team. This team Includes greeters, people to pass out bulletins, seating ushers, and offering ushers. Our schedule Is very flexible! Please email alane@np-church.org.
Fellowship and Hospitality The fellowship team makes sure there are lunches for special events, organizes the annual church picnic, the chili cook off, and our soup lunches. In addition, they help with receptions for memorials and weddings. (A sub team under the fellowship team prepares Sunday morning coffee). Members are asked to assist with planning, serving and clean up at events. Please email info@np-church.org if you are interested in serving with the Fellowship Team.
Prayer Partners Needed God calls everyone to pray for their brothers and sisters in Christ. This is a gift they give to both themselves and the person they are praying for. If anyone feels God's nudge to pray out loud for others in the safety of a small group, we ask that you consider joining our Prayer Ministry team in this important role. Please reach out to Robin Kochanski via email or call 360-790-0392 with any questions.
For the complete list of Learn & Serve opportunities at North Point, click HERE.
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Church address: 1779 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo, WA 98370
Office phone: 360.779.0800, The church office voicemail is checked daily. Please leave a message. For urgent needs, call/text the church communications director, Alane Basco-Yu, at 360.712.8471 during business hours.
Office email: info@np-church.org
Office location and hours: The office is located inside the church building to the right of the lobby. Staff and volunteers are available on-site Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 1pm.
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