NORTHWAY WEEKLY UPDATE | Week of July 3 | | |
Join us on campus or Online | Sunday, July 6, 2025
This Sunday: "What Do We Do? Purpose to the Wilderness"
In the pulpit: Rev. Chesna Riley
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2; Romans 12:1-3
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Church Family, what an incredible first half of our Year of Kairos! As we reach the midpoint of 2025, we pause to celebrate the abundance of opportunity and faith-filled action that’s unfolded among us. This season—marked by God’s divine timing—has brought fresh purpose and growth in every corner of our ministry.
From adding another week of mobile food pantry, to expanding our Hope Supply Co outreach by participating in the world's largest Stuff-the-Truck diaper drive, we’ve embraced the call to serve. Our Seeds of Faith Community Garden has blossomed, and new energy fills our Tai Chi gatherings, SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) luncheons, family pool parties, and youth experiences such as Summer Camp and the Mission Trip. We are in our second week of hosting Be the Neighbor with one more week to go. They are loving our space and hospitality. We also joined hands with three other churches for a meaningful Lenten Series which deepened our fellowship and faith.
Let’s carry this momentum into the second half of the year, staying open to each Kairos moment. May we continue to share hope and be the Good News in every place God calls us.
Wishing you and yours a joyful and safe Fourth of July!
With love and gratitude,
Rev. Virzola Law
Senior Minister
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9:00 am - Sunday School
10:00 am - Fellowship
10:30 am - Worship Service
The Sunday worship service is also available online, on Facebook, and on YouTube. Below are some tips for worshiping with us online.
Announcements begin at 10:15 am, with the prelude to follow. Join us early! Prepare your own bread, cup and candle for communion. Turn on and adjust the sound to your computer.
Adult Sunday School
Combined Classes
9:30 am in F-101
Summer Choir
This is the last Sunday
for Summer Choir -
please join us!
10:00 am in the Choir Loft
(no robes)
JYF After Church
11:45 am in Youth Hall
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Solomon's Porch (Men's Group)
2nd and 4th Saturdays
7:30 am in the Music Suite.
Tai Chi
Mondays, 10:30 am in F-102
Contact Donna for info
972-271-3949
Children's Music
Currently on Summer Break
Will resume on Sundays
at 9:00 am mid-August
Choir Rehearsal
Currently on Summer Break
Will resume Wed, Aug 6
at 7:00 pm
in the Music Suite
Vacation Bible School
Mon-Fri, July 21-25
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
at Northway.
Regional Men's Breakfast
Sat, Aug 2 at 8:30 am
in F-101
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Beginning this Sunday, July 6, all Adult Sunday School classes will combine and meet in F-101. We will continue combined adult classes each Sunday through August 10th. I’m excited to be leading this and to give our leaders a bit of a summer break. I hope to see you there!
Pastor Chesna
Minister to Children, Youth, and Families
| | Serving Others with Christ-like Compassion | | |
Mobile Food Pantry
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesdays
12:00 pm
Front parking lot
Seeds of Faith Community Garden
1st and 3rd Saturdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Greater Garth Chapel
2828 Carpenter Ave.
Dallas, TX 75215
Diaper Distribution
4th Saturdays
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Circle Drive
(west side of church)
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International Rescue Committee
Items needed to assist refugee families can be ordered here:
Amazon Wish List
Volunteer for VBS
Week of July 21-25
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Register to volunteer here.
Cartercare Blood Drive
Saturday, November 1
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
in the Sanctuary
| | Would you like to join us in serving others? Email us and we will help you get connected! | | |
07/04 Independence Day - office closed for holiday
07/06 Adult Sunday School Classes gather as one at 9:00 am in F-101
07/06-07/11 NCC host site for Be the Neighbor
07/06-07/11 Youth Mission Trip to KC, MO
07/12-15 General Assembly, Memphis, TN
07/13 Songfest, 10:30 am, Sanctuary & Online
07/21-07/25 Vacation Bible School
07/27 VBS Fellowship Lunch, 11:45 am in F-101
08/02 Regional Men's Breakfast, 8:30 am in F-101
08/18 NCC Board Meeting, 6:30 pm in F-102
09/08 Senior Adult Ministry Lunch, 11:30 am in F-101
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Blessing & Service Hours to Date = 4,980.25 Hours
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This calendar year – 2025 – we are setting a congregation goal of
25,000 Hours of Blessing and Service! Will you help us reach our goal?
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Everyone can participate - members, visitors, guests, and neighbors who want to contribute to Building the Beloved Community. If you're here on Sundays, simply fill out a card and place it in the offering tray as it's passed. Or, to access a digital card click here or scan the QR code.
What counts as Hours of Blessing & Service? Working at Northway's mobile food pantry, diaper distribution, or community garden events are obvious examples, but every moment of kindness to your neighbor counts.
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Office Summer Schedule
Now through July 25, the church office will close early on Fridays. Our summer Friday schedule is 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The office will be open Mon - Thurs during regular hours, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday.
If you need to leave a message for the office staff, please call 214-361-6641. Dial ext 101 to reach the front desk, or ext 111 for communications. Thank you!
| | | Happy birthday to Luke Gholston, Sugie Poteet, Austin Gunter, and Ike Rahn. | | Hey Parents! If you'd like to keep up with Northway's activities for children and youth, you'll want to click here to check out our "Parent Connection" newsletter. If you're not receiving this weekly email, but would like to, send us a note. | | |
June Month End Receipts: $33,048.66
2025 Budgeted Receipts: $565,000
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Financial Update Note: Contributions will be reported at the time they are received, even if they are prepayments of annual pledges. If you have questions, please contact Jacob Geary or call the church office at 214-361-6641. | |
Giving Options for Northway Christian Church
Give online at northwaychristian.org
Give via text message by texting NORTHWAY to 73256
Gifts and offerings may also be mailed to the church office at
7202 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75225
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