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Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11 AM at North Olmsted or11 AM at Elyria.
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Welcome! Please let us know you
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.
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)
$228,067.84
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$164,955.04
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,009,782.74
$228,067.84
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$164,955.04
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,009,782.74
UPCOMING EVENTS
NAME TAG SUNDAY
TODAY! // Grab a name tag when you arrive as a simple way to help us get to know one another and build our church family.
TODAY! // Grab a name tag when you arrive as a simple way to help us get to know one another and build our church family.
SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH
Thursday, April 9 @ 11:30 am, FLC //Seniors, join us for our Resurrection celebration featuring fish or chicken sides. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, Apr. 9, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org.
Thursday, April 9 @ 11:30 am, FLC //Seniors, join us for our Resurrection celebration featuring fish or chicken sides. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, Apr. 9, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org.
FRIENDS 101
Saturday, Apr. 11 @ 8 am-12:30 pm, Adult Classroom 1 // Interested in membership? Just want to know more about Friends? Missed sessions from a previous Friends 101 class? We're offering our class in 1 1-day format, covering all 4 sessions. Attend some or all four; schedule available HERE. Sign up at the Atrium table.
Saturday, Apr. 11 @ 8 am-12:30 pm, Adult Classroom 1 // Interested in membership? Just want to know more about Friends? Missed sessions from a previous Friends 101 class? We're offering our class in 1 1-day format, covering all 4 sessions. Attend some or all four; schedule available HERE. Sign up at the Atrium table.
ADULT CLASS: CHRIST IS RISEN... NOW WHAT?
Sundays, April 11-26 @ 9:30 am // Examine the disciples' pursuit of the Great Commission in the book of Acts - from Jerusalem, to Judea & Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth- and explore how this impacts our relationships today. Visit the table in the Atrium to sign up today!
Sundays, April 11-26 @ 9:30 am // Examine the disciples' pursuit of the Great Commission in the book of Acts - from Jerusalem, to Judea & Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth- and explore how this impacts our relationships today. Visit the table in the Atrium to sign up today!
REFLECTIONS WOMEN'S GATHERING
Monday, Apr. 13 @ 6:30-8 pm, FLC // Ladies, you are invited to our April fellowship! Speaker Angeline Labrado will share about "living life between the two gardens." Tickets ($4) are available in the Atrium this week and next.
Monday, Apr. 13 @ 6:30-8 pm, FLC // Ladies, you are invited to our April fellowship! Speaker Angeline Labrado will share about "living life between the two gardens." Tickets ($4) are available in the Atrium this week and next.
GRIEF TO JOY
Thursdays, starting Apr. 16 @ 6:30 pm, Conference Rm // This 6-week class is designed to give you tools to work through the arduous journey of grief unique to each person. Sign up in the Atrium or contact David Marella at dawei1939a@gmail.com.
Thursdays, starting Apr. 16 @ 6:30 pm, Conference Rm // This 6-week class is designed to give you tools to work through the arduous journey of grief unique to each person. Sign up in the Atrium or contact David Marella at dawei1939a@gmail.com.
MEN'S RETREAT
Apr. 17-18 @ Camp Gideon // Men, join our upcoming spring retreat! We will focus on Jesus’ call to be “Fishers of Men” as we seek to be disciples who make disciples. Register ($100) in the Atrium or by clicking HERE. Info: pastoradam@noefc.org.
Apr. 17-18 @ Camp Gideon // Men, join our upcoming spring retreat! We will focus on Jesus’ call to be “Fishers of Men” as we seek to be disciples who make disciples. Register ($100) in the Atrium or by clicking HERE. Info: pastoradam@noefc.org.
FRIENDS CARING FOR FRIENDS
Our mission is to develop a team of caregivers trained to provide Christ-centered support to those in need. From direct care to prayerful encouragement, we want to ensure no one walks their journey alone. Interested in joining this vital ministry? Visit us at the Atrium table or contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
Our mission is to develop a team of caregivers trained to provide Christ-centered support to those in need. From direct care to prayerful encouragement, we want to ensure no one walks their journey alone. Interested in joining this vital ministry? Visit us at the Atrium table or contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
LIVESTREAM UPDATE
After careful consideration, we will be suspending live streams of our services due to the difficulty of providing a consistent connection and quality experience of worship music online. We will continue to post video of Sunday morning’s sermons from both campuses each week.
After careful consideration, we will be suspending live streams of our services due to the difficulty of providing a consistent connection and quality experience of worship music online. We will continue to post video of Sunday morning’s sermons from both campuses each week.
HOLY WEEK
PALM SUNDAY // Sunday, Mar. 29
- North Olmsted ~ Services @ 9:30 & 11 am. Kids classes, grades 5 & under available
- Elyria ~ Service @ 11 am. No kids classes; Pre-K & under care available
Maundy Thursday Service // Thursday, Apr. 2 @ 6:30 pm, Elyria Campus. No kids classes
Good Friday Service // Friday, Apr. 3 @ 6:30 pm, Sanctuary. Kids classes available
The Road to the Resurrection // Saturday, Apr. 4 @ 9-noon, North Olmsted // Registration required—visit the table in the Atrium today!
Easter Sunday // Sunday, Apr. 5
- North Olmsted ~ Sunrise service @ 7 am, Breakfast @ 7:45 am, Services @ 9:30 & 11 am. No kids classes; Pre-K & under care will be available at 9:30 & 11
- Elyria ~ Service @ 11 am. Kids classes grades 5 & under available