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were visiting by using the online
“Connect Card.” When you join us in
person, please stop by our Welcome
Center located in the Atrium to find
out how you can get further connected
in ministry at Friends.
Pray for our Missionaries
Ruthanne & Nick Chadd – Josiah Venture
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$516,665.40
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$469,502.44
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 906,512.54
$516,665.40
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$469,502.44
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 906,512.54
UPCOMING EVENTS
KIDS PROMOTION DAY PARTY
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 5–7 pm, Kids Worship Area // All elementary students and their families from both campuses are invited to a Pizza and Promotion Party! RSVP to Stephanie Crichlow (stephanie.crichlow@noefc.org) or at the children’s check-in desk TODAY. Please note your children’s names and if they are starting Kindergarten, 1st, or 6th grade, as there will be special recognition of those grades.
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 5–7 pm, Kids Worship Area // All elementary students and their families from both campuses are invited to a Pizza and Promotion Party! RSVP to Stephanie Crichlow (stephanie.crichlow@noefc.org) or at the children’s check-in desk TODAY. Please note your children’s names and if they are starting Kindergarten, 1st, or 6th grade, as there will be special recognition of those grades.
AUGUST WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Beginning Aug. 6 @ 6 pm // Wednesday evening activities for kids, youth, and adults will resume on Aug. 6, with the Family Fellowship Meal beginning at 6 pm, followed by classes at 6:30 pm. NOTE: There are no Wednesday evening activities this week (July 30).
Beginning Aug. 6 @ 6 pm // Wednesday evening activities for kids, youth, and adults will resume on Aug. 6, with the Family Fellowship Meal beginning at 6 pm, followed by classes at 6:30 pm. NOTE: There are no Wednesday evening activities this week (July 30).
WOMEN’S CHARCUTERIE/DESSERT NIGHT
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 5–8 pm, Elyria Campus // Ladies, come in comfy clothes for a casual evening and bring your favorite charcuterie items or dessert to share!
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 5–8 pm, Elyria Campus // Ladies, come in comfy clothes for a casual evening and bring your favorite charcuterie items or dessert to share!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our 2nd Faith Build Day for Habitat For Humanity is Saturday Aug 9th. We need 16 volunteers. Please see the team in the atrium for more info/sign up or contact Jerry Aubel at jwaubel@gmail.com.
Our 2nd Faith Build Day for Habitat For Humanity is Saturday Aug 9th. We need 16 volunteers. Please see the team in the atrium for more info/sign up or contact Jerry Aubel at jwaubel@gmail.com.
YOUTH POOL PARTY
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 4–7 pm, Glazers’ Home // All incoming 6th-12th graders are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a pool party and welcome our new 6th graders! Info and directions: Pastor Adrianne, pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 4–7 pm, Glazers’ Home // All incoming 6th-12th graders are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a pool party and welcome our new 6th graders! Info and directions: Pastor Adrianne, pastoradrianne@noefc.org.
LOVE INC OF LORAIN CO.
Love INC mobilizes churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ There is a vital need right now for connection center phone volunteers. Training is provided. More info: visit loveinclorainco.org/involved or contact Joann Hengst: 440-223-5272, joannhengst@gmail.com.
Love INC mobilizes churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ There is a vital need right now for connection center phone volunteers. Training is provided. More info: visit loveinclorainco.org/involved or contact Joann Hengst: 440-223-5272, joannhengst@gmail.com.
CUSTODIAL STAFF OPENING
NOEFC has an opening for a custodial staff member with approximately 20 hours/week. Interested candidates please contact Pastor Geoff, pastorgeoff@noefc.org, for details.
NOEFC has an opening for a custodial staff member with approximately 20 hours/week. Interested candidates please contact Pastor Geoff, pastorgeoff@noefc.org, for details.
MALAWI MISSION PROJECTS
Our Malawi Team on their recent trip elected to put a roof on two classrooms for the government school that had been damaged by storms. The cost of the project was $2,500. If you’d like to help us, designate your contribution to “Malawi Mission Projects.”
Our Malawi Team on their recent trip elected to put a roof on two classrooms for the government school that had been damaged by storms. The cost of the project was $2,500. If you’d like to help us, designate your contribution to “Malawi Mission Projects.”
NOEFC FOOD PANTRY
Due to a high volume of recent needs, the NOEFC food pantry is in need of resupply. Non-perishable, unexpired Items may be dropped off at the NOEFC office. Needed items: peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, box or can meals (mac & cheese, rice-a-roni, spaghetti-o’s, etc.), rice, tuna, ready-to-eat canned soup, box cereal, instant oatmeal, biscuit/pancake mix, canned corn, tomatoes, & “cream of” soups.
Due to a high volume of recent needs, the NOEFC food pantry is in need of resupply. Non-perishable, unexpired Items may be dropped off at the NOEFC office. Needed items: peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, box or can meals (mac & cheese, rice-a-roni, spaghetti-o’s, etc.), rice, tuna, ready-to-eat canned soup, box cereal, instant oatmeal, biscuit/pancake mix, canned corn, tomatoes, & “cream of” soups.