We believe that found people find people, and saved people serve people. This means that as a church we reach out to others with the love of Jesus, whether they live next door or around the world. NOEFC is active in our community. From service weekends and ministries developed by our own members to partnerships with vital organizations in our neighborhoods and globally, our church wants to live out God’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39).
Friends Church Christmas Market
November 20th 3-8 PM & 21st 10 AM-5 PM
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Registration Fees- 1 table is $85, 2 tables are $155
Vendor set up is Friday, Nov. 19, from 11 AM- 2 PM
Contracts and registration fees are due by Nov. 13, 2026
Email Darlene Wilke for a contract or more information on being a vendor.
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Registration Fees- 1 table is $85, 2 tables are $155
Vendor set up is Friday, Nov. 19, from 11 AM- 2 PM
Contracts and registration fees are due by Nov. 13, 2026
Email Darlene Wilke for a contract or more information on being a vendor.

Local Ministries
Nursing Home Ministries
We serve at two area nursing home and senior centers during the year on a regular basis. If you are interested in joining any of these groups, please contact the following individuals:
- Renaissance, Dave Swartz, daveswartz@windstream.net
- Westlake Village, Judy Crandall, crandall.judy@gmail.com
Women's Prison Ministry
We seek to provide a Bible Study every Wednesday from 6–8 PM at the Northeast Reintegration Center women’s prison in Cleveland on East 30th Street. Female volunteers who can commit to once a month are always welcome! There is a mandatory clearance and training program that needs to be completed prior to going into the prison. Our Women’s Prison Ministry is led by Marsha Snavely and Mary Wohleber.
Love INC Lorain & Cuyahoga County
You can get involved with Love INC if you are skilled in plumbing or auto repair, or have a heart for mentoring or visitation! Check out Lorain's website or Cuyahoga's website for more info and to volunteer.
Habitat for Humanity
We are partnering in 2026 with Habitat for Humanity and their Faith Build Home in Cleveland. To find out more about Habitat for Humanity check out their website and contact Jerry Aubel to volunteer! jwaubel@gmail.com
LIFT/Bridge Street Outreach
L.I.F.T. (Loving Individuals Forming Transformation) is the parent organization that oversees two ministries. Through our Bridge Street Outreach we care for our homeless friends on the street. Through Restoring Broken Vessels, we provide resources to faith-based communities in the form of mental health coaching and support services. Every Saturday morning a team goes out to love on the shelter resistant homeless by providing a hot breakfast and letting them know that they are loved by God. Join us to prepare breakfast and serve our Kingdom family. For more information, contact Rick Rodgers or visit lift-cleveland.org.
Men's Prison Ministry
Kairos of Ohio ministers to male prisoners and prison staff at Grafton Correctional Institution. This includes a ministry weekend for men to provide one-on-one mentoring and prayer for the prisoners who participate in the Kairos weekend. There are many other opportunities to get involved during the weekend and through the year. To find out more or to get involved, contact Darrell Jett or visit kairosohio.org.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sleep in Heavenly Peace in W Cuyahoga County provides beds to children without beds. Since 2021, this chapter has delivered 749 beds while having 569 children on a waiting list. Volunteers over the past three years have given over 3,214 hours of their time to help build and deliver beds to local children. North Olmsted Friends is a proud supporter of this local community outreach. For more information and learn how to get involved visit Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Global Ministries
Maraan Academy
Lilongwe, Malawi
NOEFC is partnering in Martin M’Tambo’s vision to provide quality Christian education in his home country of Malawi. Maraan Academy opened in 2021 with 12 student scholarships funded through our church.
In July 2024, we sent a mission team from the church to celebrate the first graduating class of the Maraan Academy. Our vision over the next 10 years is to introduce 100 individuals to the people of Malawi through mission trips. To learn how you can financially support the students of Maraan Academy, follow the link below or watch Martin’s story.
In July 2024, we sent a mission team from the church to celebrate the first graduating class of the Maraan Academy. Our vision over the next 10 years is to introduce 100 individuals to the people of Malawi through mission trips. To learn how you can financially support the students of Maraan Academy, follow the link below or watch Martin’s story.
MALAWI FABRIC & VOLUNTEERS
We and the ladies from Lakeside will make clothes for children in Malawi. We need volunteers for pattern making, washing and pressing fabric, sorting, cutting fabric, kit assembly, and sewing. We also need 100% cotton fabric 1 1/4 yard or more, 3/4" elastic, 1/2" single-fold bias tape 3 feet or more, and thread. For more info visit the Atrium table or contact Mary Reed, taffyro7@gmail.com.
We and the ladies from Lakeside will make clothes for children in Malawi. We need volunteers for pattern making, washing and pressing fabric, sorting, cutting fabric, kit assembly, and sewing. We also need 100% cotton fabric 1 1/4 yard or more, 3/4" elastic, 1/2" single-fold bias tape 3 feet or more, and thread. For more info visit the Atrium table or contact Mary Reed, taffyro7@gmail.com.







David & Courtney Fain
Southeast Asia
The Fains minister with a focus on discipleship and building up the local church in their area of service. They particularly work among those affected by human trafficking and people needing mobility aids. They are also active in their community as they share hope and love with their neighbors. Please be praying for them as they prepare for their furlough in 2026!

Nick & Ruthanne Chadd
Josiah Venture, Eastern Europe
Ruthanne and Nick support ministries among young people in several nations in Eastern Europe, including recruiting and training volunteers. Please pray for their future interns and for Ruthanne in her new roles in Human Resources and Ministry Partner Development Coaching.

Evangelical Friends Mission
Through our denomination, we support the work of Friends missionaries around the world as part of Evangelical Friends Mission.

Operation Christmas Child
We support the shoebox ministry that delivers love and hope to children around the world each year. Get involved by collecting items throughout the year, helping to pack boxes or supporting our church’s operation as a regional collection center.
To get connected, contact Dave Swartz at daveswartz@windstream.net
To get connected, contact Dave Swartz at daveswartz@windstream.net
