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Welcome! Please let us know you
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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
Briggs & Jen Schuett – Slavic Village, Cle
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas
Current Giving
General Budget 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$327,221.42
General Offerings 2025 (N. Olmsted)
$307,152.69
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving
$ 875,377.60

UPCOMING EVENTS

ADOPT-A-PLANT MALAWI FUNDRAISER
TODAY! // Adopt your summer heirloom tomatoes, other vegetables, herbs, and flowers and support NOEFC’s Malawi missions projects. Hundreds of plants will be available in the north parking lot for a freewill donation. For more information, contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
VBS—SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteers needed to “Live It Out” with our kids at VBS this summer! We will need your help with both campuses’ programs. Sign up forms for Elyria dates are available TODAY at the Kids Check-in Desk. See you there! 
  • North Olmsted Campus ~ July 21-25 @ 6-8 pm
  • Elyria Campus ~ Wednesdays @ 5:30-8 pm 
    • June 18 – Elyria Campus 
    • June 25–July 16 – West Rec Park, Elyria
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRUCE UP DAY
May 17 @ 8:15 am, Leave from North Olmsted Campus // Ages 16–Adult: Help homeowners with needed exterior repairs, landscaping, and debris removal. Grade 4–Age 15: Meet at NOEFC to build flower pots for the homeowners. Visit the table in the Atrium for more information or to sign up.
PRACTICING THE WAY—INTRODUCTION
Sundays, June & July @ 11 am // Did you miss the Wednesday night introduction to Practicing the Way? Gary Craun will lead it again on Sunday mornings in June & July. This series is an introduction to spiritual formation accessible to both beginners and lifelong followers of Jesus. Sign up today in the Atrium
BURGER BASH—SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, June 1 // Save the date to enjoy a burger lunch after our 11 am service and support our youth! The teens will cook and serve lunch to raise funds for their summer mission trip. Everyone is invited! 
MEN'S MINISTRY—LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS GAME
Saturday, June 7 @ 6 pm, Crushers Stadium, Avon // Men! Join us for an evening of baseball and faith. Members of the Lake Erie Crushers will share their testimonies beginning at 6 pm, and first pitch is at 7 pm. Cost is $12/person, limited to 60 people. Sign up in the Atrium. 
GUEST RECEPTION
Sunday, June 8 @ 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. 
OHIO STAR THEATER TRIP
Thursday, August 14 @ 11 am // Join our Silver Friends for a trip to see the musical “The Road to Damascus.” Transportation from NOEFC provided by Baron Bus. Buffet dinner at the Dutch Valley Restaurant included. Total cost including tax and gratuity is $90. There are only 20 seats left. Contact Pastor Rich, pastorrich@noefc.org.
LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Would you like to help with the Friends Church gardens? Contact Suzie Marella at szmarella@gmail.com to help with planting, watering, and weeding. We could use your help!

CONNECT CARD

Whether you are a first-time guest or have been attending for many years, we want to connect with you! We want you to engage with our church in a way that encourages you and provides opportunities to grow and serve in our life and ministry together. If you provide your email address, you may get an average of one to two emails per week about events at NOEFC or ministry related updates, but we will not share your information with any other organization without your consent.  



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