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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)
$637,220.66
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$569,349.81
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 943,294.91
$637,220.66
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$569,349.81
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 943,294.91
UPCOMING EVENTS
WORSHIP TEAM INFO MEETING
TODAY @ 12:30 pm, Sanctuary // If you’re part of the NOEFC Worship Team (voice, instrumental, A/V, etc.) or might have an interest in joining, please join us for a short informational/get-to-know-you meeting with our new Interim Director of Worship, Rufus Jones. Questions: rufus.jones@noefc.org.
TODAY @ 12:30 pm, Sanctuary // If you’re part of the NOEFC Worship Team (voice, instrumental, A/V, etc.) or might have an interest in joining, please join us for a short informational/get-to-know-you meeting with our new Interim Director of Worship, Rufus Jones. Questions: rufus.jones@noefc.org.
WALK/RUN FOR LIFE 2025
Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 10 am–2 pm, Bradley Woods Reservation, Westlake // For more info and to support the work of Cornerstone Pregnancy Services, click HERE.
Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 10 am–2 pm, Bradley Woods Reservation, Westlake // For more info and to support the work of Cornerstone Pregnancy Services, click HERE.
SILVER FRIENDS LUNCH
Thursday, Sept. 25 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, join us for lunch as we welcome Elizabeth Bennett and her new class of CCS 8th graders. Rich & Elizabeth will share “Tales from Thailand.” RSVP by Tuesday, Sept 23, to the church office or with “SF” on your Connect Card. Suggested donation for lunch is $7.
Thursday, Sept. 25 @ 11:30 am, FLC // Seniors, join us for lunch as we welcome Elizabeth Bennett and her new class of CCS 8th graders. Rich & Elizabeth will share “Tales from Thailand.” RSVP by Tuesday, Sept 23, to the church office or with “SF” on your Connect Card. Suggested donation for lunch is $7.
L.I.F.T. CLAMBAKE FUND RAISER
Saturday, Sept. 27 @ 4–7 pm, FLC // Loving Individuals Forming Transformation (L.I.F.T.) invites you to join them for their annual event that supports feeding the shelter-resistant homeless on Saturday mornings and other projects. Tickets are $35/person, $60/couple, or $20 for a chicken dinner. There is also an indoor golf event being held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Golf Zone in Avon. Sign up for both events HERE.
Saturday, Sept. 27 @ 4–7 pm, FLC // Loving Individuals Forming Transformation (L.I.F.T.) invites you to join them for their annual event that supports feeding the shelter-resistant homeless on Saturday mornings and other projects. Tickets are $35/person, $60/couple, or $20 for a chicken dinner. There is also an indoor golf event being held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Golf Zone in Avon. Sign up for both events HERE.
UPWARD BASKETBALL REGISTRATION & VOLUNTEERS
Early registration discount for players (grades K-5) available through Sept. 30: noefc.org/upward. We also need more coaches, scorekeepers, devotion leaders, concession workers, and others to make the season a success. For more info, contact Caleb Schultz, upwardnoefc@gmail.com.
Early registration discount for players (grades K-5) available through Sept. 30: noefc.org/upward. We also need more coaches, scorekeepers, devotion leaders, concession workers, and others to make the season a success. For more info, contact Caleb Schultz, upwardnoefc@gmail.com.
GRIEF TO JOY SUPPORT CLASS
Thursdays, starting Oct. 2 @ 7–8 pm, Conference Room // Grief is an unavoidable journey, yet Jesus promises us the fullness of joy. Join us for a 6-week class to find help and encouragement from those who have walked the journey and found joy. More info: pastorrich@noefc.org or click HERE.
Thursdays, starting Oct. 2 @ 7–8 pm, Conference Room // Grief is an unavoidable journey, yet Jesus promises us the fullness of joy. Join us for a 6-week class to find help and encouragement from those who have walked the journey and found joy. More info: pastorrich@noefc.org or click HERE.
MEN’S RETREAT
Oct. 3–5 @ Camp Gideon // Men, join us for this retreat, led by Canton First Friends Church, exploring the “7 Challenges Men Encounter.” Info and registration are available at the table in the Atrium or by clicking HERE.
Oct. 3–5 @ Camp Gideon // Men, join us for this retreat, led by Canton First Friends Church, exploring the “7 Challenges Men Encounter.” Info and registration are available at the table in the Atrium or by clicking HERE.
ELYRIA FRIENDS FALL FESTIVAL—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 12–4 pm, Elyria Campus // Join the fun and invite your friends as we bless our neighbors in Lorain County with our third annual Friends Fall Festival! Many volunteers are needed to help things run smoothly. For more information, write “Fall Festival” on your Connect Card or contact Pastor David: pastordavid@noefc.org.
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 12–4 pm, Elyria Campus // Join the fun and invite your friends as we bless our neighbors in Lorain County with our third annual Friends Fall Festival! Many volunteers are needed to help things run smoothly. For more information, write “Fall Festival” on your Connect Card or contact Pastor David: pastordavid@noefc.org.
GUEST RECEPTION
Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 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. RSVP by writing “GR” on your Connect Card, or call the church office.
Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 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. RSVP by writing “GR” on your Connect Card, or call the church office.