A NOTE FROM BETSY

Last Sunday, in worship and during our connection hour, we talked about how we are connected to one another and to God. And we were grateful that some of you took time to answer questions in advance, which helped guide our Sunday morning discussion. You can see the results we received above about how you feel most connected to God. In conversation, we heard how people appreciated opportunities for this whole community to gather, the intergenerational relationships present in this community, and opportunities to learn and struggle together.


This week, we’ll talk about how your faith has been enriched over the years—what practices, relationships, and experiences have allowed your faith to take root and grow deeper. Once again, we’re asking you to take a couple of minutes to share feedback with us that will be helpful to our conversation on Sunday. I hope you’ll be able to join the conversation in person, but even if you can’t, we’d love to have your responses to the questions below. All of these conversations and responses will help staff and leaders as we seek to offer programs and experiences that are transformative.


And, I hope to see you tonight at our outdoor concert! More information on the music and food below. We will also be taking donations of supplies we'll use for our upcoming Northridge Serves Day. Take a look at the list (also below) and bring a donation or two.


Come, and bring a friend!

Betsy

HOW DOES NORTHRIDGE ENRICH YOUR LIFE?

TONIGHT: OUTDOOR CONCERT

Outdoor Concert TONIGHT

September 23, 5:30-8:00 p.m.


Join us for our Outdoor Concert tonight from 5:30 to 8:00 pm! Our musical guest will be Mike Randall goes on at 6:00, and children's activities will be provided. Feel free to BYO chairs, food, and drink, or enjoy the Salsa Limón taco truck, the margarita truck, or Mr. Sugar Rush ice cream! 


We'll collect supplies for Northridge Serves Day. View the list here or purchase directly from our Amazon wishlist! There will be a table where you can drop off the supplies you bring.

THIS WEEKEND: WORSHIP

Join us for 9:00 a.m. outdoor worship in the lower parking lot or 11:00 a.m. traditional worship in the sanctuary.


Worship with us in person or online

(click button below).


Rev. Betsy Swetenburg will preach

a sermon entitled

"The Way of Jesus:

Enriched by Others"


In preparation, you are invited to read Luke 2:41-52.

STREAM WORSHIP
VIEW BULLETIN

Want to provide flowers for worship? We have openings for the month of October! Call or email the church office to sign up: 214-827-5521 or [email protected]

Names matter. Northridge is a place where belonging happens and names matter. We invite you to dust off your nametag and wear it to church. If you need a nametag, reach out to Sarah Bennett at [email protected]. Remember, God knows you by name, and we all should, too!

THIS WEEKEND: CONNECT

Adult Connection Hour


All adults are urged to come to room #130-131 for Connection Hour through October 16  to offer their voices as we partner together in discerning the ways that we as a community can better connect, enrich, empower, and sustain.


Each week the discussion topic will be synchronized with the sermon as we seek to unify all areas of our life together. This is a great series to start with if you have never been able to participate in Adult Education before. 

Pickleball Returns!


Join us SUNDAY from 1:00—3:00 p.m. on the lower parking lot for some fun. Skill level doesn't matter; rookies and veterans alike are welcome! Haven't played before? We're happy to teach you. Questions? Contact Monty Watson

Safety Day is Sunday


This Sunday afternoon from 3:00—5:00 p.m., the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA) will be using our grounds for their Safety Day. If you'd like to stop by, enjoy touring a fire truck and getting your face painted, while learning how to property install a car seat, learning about water safety, and getting to know the local crime watch group.

THIS WEEK: CONNECT

TUESDAY


Tuesday Morning Bible Study

7:30 a.m. via ZOOM

Join us!


WEDNESDAY

We will resume The Wired Word meetings by Zoom on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. This week's subject is "Small Community Steps Up to Help Unexpected Guests in Their Hour of Need."

Previous participants will automatically receive the lesson via email. Interested? Contact Mike Marcotte

FRIDAY

FRIDAY NIGHT FAITH


Our September Friday Night Faith is one week from today! Join us for fun, dinner, music, bible stories, mission projects, and more. Registration for our September 30 event will close on Monday, September 26!

REGISTER FOR FNF

COMING SOON: NORTHRIDGE SERVES

Northridge Serves


On November 6, we will participate in one worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary, gather for lunch in Quillin Hall, and then go out into the city on a mission to serve.


Congregants and friends of Northridge will serve with 11 different mission partners in total—watch for registration to go live on our website in October. Scan the QR code to the left to see the Amazon wish list for our  "Build the Bags" supply drives leading up to this event.

REALM ONLINE DIRECTORY

Have you logged on to Realm yet? If not, Sarah Bennett, our communications director, will be on hand 15 minutes before and after each worship service to help you. You can also email her at [email protected]


If you would like to receive help before the 11:00 a.m. service, please arrive 15 minutes prior to allow for ample time. 

CLICK HERE FOR REALM VIDEO

STAFF & OPEN POSITIONS

Northridge is hiring! We're looking for a 9:00 a.m. worship vocalist, and we're always open to intern applicants. Want more info? Look here. 

STAFF INFO HERE

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Finish This Sentence!

"I wish the church had a group for ..." fill in the blank! Do you have an answer to that question? Email Savannah Shivers with what you'd like to see from the church!
EMAIL SAVANNAH

LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST!

Our summer Thrive series may be concluded, but the podcast lives on


Catch each week's sermon in audio form, for when you're on the go. The reflection questions are listed in the show notes. 

TUTOR WITH LITERACY ACHIEVES

Tutor with Literacy Achieves 


Our mission partner, Literacy Achieves, has an urgent need for in-person afternoon (12:30 - 2:30 pm) teachers at all three campuses for the upcoming fall semester. There are also some open positions for morning classes.