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Pray for our Missionaries
Ruthanne & Nick Chadd – Josiah Venture
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$688,887.20
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$615,087.55
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 956,168.22

UPCOMING EVENTS

GUEST RECEPTION
TODAY! @ 12:30 pm, Family Life Center // Are you relatively new to North Olmsted Friends? We would like to invite you to lunch with the pastoral staff. Learn about the life and ministry of the church and get some of your questions answered. 
ADULT & KIDS CHRISTMAS CHOIRS & PLAY
All singers welcome; no experience necessary. Both choirs will be featured in our Christmas program on Dec. 13. Rehearsals start this week on Wednesday evenings: Kids @ 6:30 pm in the Kids Wing; Adults @ 7 pm in Adult Classroom 1. More info: Kids, see Stephanie Crichlow, stephanie.crichlow@noefc.org; Adults, see Judy Crandall at the Atrium table today, or email crandall.judy@gmail.com. We also need 5 actors from the congregation to help with a small play—contact Kevin Myers for more info, kevin.myers217@gmail.com
SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, join us for lunch as we go “To the Mountains.” Pastor David will share reflections from his hiking trip in New Mexico with his son, Wilson, and the scouts. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 7, to the church office or with “SF” on your Connect Card. Suggested donation for lunch is $7. 
PEARL HOUSING FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 4–5:30 pm, Upper Room // The Pearl House is a home for girls who have transitioned out of foster care and have no place to live. Learn how you can get involved. For more information, visit the table in the Atrium or contact Shae Niemi at shanelyniemi216@gmail.com
YOUTH JACKBOX GAME NIGHT
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 7–10 pm, Upper Room // All tweens and teens in 6th-12th grade are welcome to hang out in the Upper Room for a night of Jackbox games. Invite a friend and bring a snack to share! 
WOMEN’S REFLECTIONS: SAVE THE DATE
Monday, Oct. 13 @ 6:30–8 pm, FLC // Ladies, you are invited to our October fellowship! Rachel Socorro will speak on God’s redeeming grace in her life. TODAY is the last day to get tickets: $4 at the Atrium table. 
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FAITH BUILD DAY
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ 9 am–4 pm // We need 16 volunteers for our third Faith Build Day. For more info or to sign up, visit the table in the Atrium or contact Jerry Aubel, jwaubel@gmail.com, 440-773-2640. 
PASTOR/STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH
FROM OUR ELDERS: October is Pastor and Staff Appreciation Month. Please visit the table in the Atrium if you’d like information on how you can be a part of honoring our amazing staff this month. 
WOMEN’S MYSTERY DINNER
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ 6–9 pm, FLC // Save the date for our first ever Women’s Ministry “Mystery Dinner”! Tickets go on sale next week. 

CONNECT CARD

Whether you are a first-time guest or have been attending for many years, we want to connect with you! We want you to engage with our church in a way that encourages you and provides opportunities to grow and serve in our life and ministry together. If you provide your email address, you may get an average of one to two emails per week about events at NOEFC or ministry related updates, but we will not share your information with any other organization without your consent.  



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