As Advent begins, we open our doors and our hearts to you. Come fellowship with us, sing with us, and let the nearness of Christ meet you in this season. You are welcome, fully and as you are, on Christmas Eve and every Sunday leading up to it.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Wednesday, Dec. 24 @ 3 pm, Elyria; 5 & 11 pm, North Olmsted // "O Come Let Ys Adore Him" together with our family and friends. All ages will worship together in the Sanctuary. Our 11 pm service will be a more relaxed experience as we study the character of Joseph from the Christmas story.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 @ 3 pm, Elyria; 5 & 11 pm, North Olmsted // "O Come Let Ys Adore Him" together with our family and friends. All ages will worship together in the Sanctuary. Our 11 pm service will be a more relaxed experience as we study the character of Joseph from the Christmas story.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING
This year our Christmas Eve offering will benefit the NOEFC Care to Share fund, our benevolent fund that we use to help those in need in our church family and community.
This year our Christmas Eve offering will benefit the NOEFC Care to Share fund, our benevolent fund that we use to help those in need in our church family and community.
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Center located in the Atrium to find
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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
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$861,109.00
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$835,398.10
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 985,993.35
$861,109.00
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$835,398.10
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 985,993.35
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: O COME LET US ADORE
Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 6-7:30 pm, Sanctuary // Come celebrate the reason for the season with a special program featuring our Kids Choir, Adult Choir, and a short play. A cookie reception will follow.
Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 6-7:30 pm, Sanctuary // Come celebrate the reason for the season with a special program featuring our Kids Choir, Adult Choir, and a short play. A cookie reception will follow.
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY & COOKIE CONTEST
Wednesday, Dec 17 @ 6-8, FLC & Atrium // Come together in celebration of the Christmas season with your entire family. We will share in activities and events for all ages! Visit the table in the Church Life Center for more info about the Christmas cookie contest and how to enter.
Wednesday, Dec 17 @ 6-8, FLC & Atrium // Come together in celebration of the Christmas season with your entire family. We will share in activities and events for all ages! Visit the table in the Church Life Center for more info about the Christmas cookie contest and how to enter.
LOVE INC BLESSING TREE
Through LOVE INC Lorain County, both campuses of our church are blessing a family for Christmas. Ornaments/tags are on a tree in the Atrium for gifts to be purchased. Take a tag. Buy the gift. Wrap and attach the tag to the wrapped gift and return the wrapped gift to the Blessing Tree no later than next Sunday, Dec. 21. Questions: Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
Through LOVE INC Lorain County, both campuses of our church are blessing a family for Christmas. Ornaments/tags are on a tree in the Atrium for gifts to be purchased. Take a tag. Buy the gift. Wrap and attach the tag to the wrapped gift and return the wrapped gift to the Blessing Tree no later than next Sunday, Dec. 21. Questions: Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
UPWARD BASKETBALL -COACHES NEEDED!
We have a last minute need for coaches. Commitment: Coach a Kindergarten team on Mondays from 5-6 pm plus Saturday games, or a 1st-2nd grade team on Mondays from 6-7 pm plus Saturday games, Jan 5. - Mar. 15, at NOEFC. If you have availability, please contact Caleb Schultz at upwardnoefc@gmail.com ASAP. Thank you for your consideration!
We have a last minute need for coaches. Commitment: Coach a Kindergarten team on Mondays from 5-6 pm plus Saturday games, or a 1st-2nd grade team on Mondays from 6-7 pm plus Saturday games, Jan 5. - Mar. 15, at NOEFC. If you have availability, please contact Caleb Schultz at upwardnoefc@gmail.com ASAP. Thank you for your consideration!
NEW WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays starting Jan. 7 @ 10:30 am, FLC // Pastor Rich will be leading a new series in the new year from the Gospel of John. For seven weeks we will take an in-depth look at Jesus' seven signs/miracles in John, and then during Lent we will explore Jesus' farewell message in John 14-17. For more information, contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesdays starting Jan. 7 @ 10:30 am, FLC // Pastor Rich will be leading a new series in the new year from the Gospel of John. For seven weeks we will take an in-depth look at Jesus' seven signs/miracles in John, and then during Lent we will explore Jesus' farewell message in John 14-17. For more information, contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
JANUARY WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Wednesdays starting Jan. 7 @ 6 pm, FLC // Regular Wednesday evenings activities resume Jan. 7. Fellowship meal begins at 6 pm (suggested donation: $7/person, max $20/family), followed by classes for adults, youth & kids at 6:30 pm. Adults will continue the study of the Gospel of Mark - newcomers welcome!
Wednesdays starting Jan. 7 @ 6 pm, FLC // Regular Wednesday evenings activities resume Jan. 7. Fellowship meal begins at 6 pm (suggested donation: $7/person, max $20/family), followed by classes for adults, youth & kids at 6:30 pm. Adults will continue the study of the Gospel of Mark - newcomers welcome!
SUPPERS FOR SIX
January-March // Once a month in January, February, and March, couples and pairs of friends are randomly grouped with two other couples/friends to have dinner and get to know each other better. For more information on how it works or to sign up, see Michelle Mader this and next week at the Atrium table or by calling the church office.
January-March // Once a month in January, February, and March, couples and pairs of friends are randomly grouped with two other couples/friends to have dinner and get to know each other better. For more information on how it works or to sign up, see Michelle Mader this and next week at the Atrium table or by calling the church office.