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“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)
$333,329.92
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$303,454.29
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,02,518.40
$333,329.92
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$303,454.29
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 1,02,518.40
UPCOMING EVENTS
ADOPT-A-PLANT MALAWI FUNDRAISER
TODAY @ North Parking Lot // Adopt your summer heirloom tomatoes, other vegetables, herbs, and flowers and support NOEFC's Malawi missions projects. Hundreds of plants are available in the north parking lot for a freewill donation.
TODAY @ North Parking Lot // Adopt your summer heirloom tomatoes, other vegetables, herbs, and flowers and support NOEFC's Malawi missions projects. Hundreds of plants are available in the north parking lot for a freewill donation.
THAILAND UPDATE
Wednesday, May 13 @ 6:30-7:30 pm, FLC // After the usual Family Fellowship Meal (6 pm, FLC), special guests David & Courtney Fain will share about their work in Thailand alongside their pastor and his wife, Pastor Ogaat and Teacher Taay. Kids & youth will meet as usual.
Wednesday, May 13 @ 6:30-7:30 pm, FLC // After the usual Family Fellowship Meal (6 pm, FLC), special guests David & Courtney Fain will share about their work in Thailand alongside their pastor and his wife, Pastor Ogaat and Teacher Taay. Kids & youth will meet as usual.
SILVER FRIENDS TASTE OF THAILAND
Thursday, May 14 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, enjoy a traditional Thai lunch, wonderful fellowship, and conversation about life in Thailand with the Fains, Pastor Ogaat and Teacher Taay. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, May 12, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org.
Thursday, May 14 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, enjoy a traditional Thai lunch, wonderful fellowship, and conversation about life in Thailand with the Fains, Pastor Ogaat and Teacher Taay. Suggested lunch donation $7. RSVP by noon Tuesday, May 12, by writing "SF" on your Connect Card, calling the church office, or emailing theresa.stitt@noefc.org.
4TH–8TH GRADE LIFE WEEKEND
May 16–17 // This service- and fellowship-based time prepares tweens/teens for their future in the church! We want to bridge the journey between Kid's Church and Youth Group for our 4th & 5th graders and prepare our middle schoolers for the youth mission trip. More info/registration: noefc.org/youth.
May 16–17 // This service- and fellowship-based time prepares tweens/teens for their future in the church! We want to bridge the journey between Kid's Church and Youth Group for our 4th & 5th graders and prepare our middle schoolers for the youth mission trip. More info/registration: noefc.org/youth.
DINNER WITH MOM
Saturday, May 16 @ 4:30-6:30 pm, FLC // Moms and their kids of all ages are invited to a celebration of the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood. Enjoy dinner, dessert, and a fun evening! Register in the Atrium ($5/family). Reach out to Stephanie Crichlow (stephanie.crichlow@noefc.org) or Sarah Falkenstein (noefcwomen@gmail.com) for more information.
Saturday, May 16 @ 4:30-6:30 pm, FLC // Moms and their kids of all ages are invited to a celebration of the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood. Enjoy dinner, dessert, and a fun evening! Register in the Atrium ($5/family). Reach out to Stephanie Crichlow (stephanie.crichlow@noefc.org) or Sarah Falkenstein (noefcwomen@gmail.com) for more information.
MISSION CELEBRATION & GOOD OL' FASHIONED POTLUCK
Sunday, May 17 @ 12:30-2 pm, FLC // Join us for a great morning of worship followed by a church potluck in the FLC (bring a homemade dish to share). The morning and afternoon will feature stories from Ruthanne and Nick Chadd (Josiah Venture) as well as David and Courtney Fain, Pastor Ogaat, and Teacher Taay (Thailand).
Sunday, May 17 @ 12:30-2 pm, FLC // Join us for a great morning of worship followed by a church potluck in the FLC (bring a homemade dish to share). The morning and afternoon will feature stories from Ruthanne and Nick Chadd (Josiah Venture) as well as David and Courtney Fain, Pastor Ogaat, and Teacher Taay (Thailand).
MEN'S BOWLING NIGHT
Friday, May 22 @ 6-8 pm, Fairview Lanes // Men! Join us for a night of bowling together at Fairview Lanes. Cost is $20 per person, which includes pizza and shoe rentals (additional food available at personal cost). Register in the Atrium!
Friday, May 22 @ 6-8 pm, Fairview Lanes // Men! Join us for a night of bowling together at Fairview Lanes. Cost is $20 per person, which includes pizza and shoe rentals (additional food available at personal cost). Register in the Atrium!
WOMEN'S DAY RETREAT
Saturday, May 30 @ 9 am - 3 pm, NOEFC // Ladies, join us for a Saturday filled with teaching, worship, enjoying each other's company and snacks. Registration opens May 10 ($15/person). We can't wait to spend the day with you! Contact Sarah Falkenstein, noefcwomen@gmail.com, with questions.
Saturday, May 30 @ 9 am - 3 pm, NOEFC // Ladies, join us for a Saturday filled with teaching, worship, enjoying each other's company and snacks. Registration opens May 10 ($15/person). We can't wait to spend the day with you! Contact Sarah Falkenstein, noefcwomen@gmail.com, with questions.
VBS SAVE THE DATE!
N. Olmsted: June 22-26 @ 9am-noon; Elyria: Wednesday evenings June 17-July 15 // From kids to teens to adults, we need YOU! Save the date for this year's VBS: ROME, featuring the Apostle Paul & the underground church. More info and registration coming soon!
N. Olmsted: June 22-26 @ 9am-noon; Elyria: Wednesday evenings June 17-July 15 // From kids to teens to adults, we need YOU! Save the date for this year's VBS: ROME, featuring the Apostle Paul & the underground church. More info and registration coming soon!
OHIO STAR THEATER TRIP
Thursday, Aug. 13 @ 10:15 am - 7:30 // Spend a day in Amish Country with Friends! Cost ($90) includes bus transportation, ticket to Elijah- Prophet of Fire musical, and dinner at Dutch Valley Restaurant. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Details& registration: Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
Thursday, Aug. 13 @ 10:15 am - 7:30 // Spend a day in Amish Country with Friends! Cost ($90) includes bus transportation, ticket to Elijah- Prophet of Fire musical, and dinner at Dutch Valley Restaurant. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Details& registration: Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.