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Join us on Sunday morning at 9:30 and 11 AM at North Olmsted, 11 AM at Elyria,

WELCOME TO FRIENDS!

 
 

 
 

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CALENDAR

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Welcome! Please let us know you 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
Danny Deloach – Papua New Guinea
M’Tambo Family/Maraan Academy – Malawi
Briggs & Jen Schuett – Slavic Village, Cle
David & Courtney
Those serving in sensitive areas

CURRENT GIVING

 
General Budget 2023 (N. Olmsted)
$ 238,441.65
General Offerings 2023 (N. Olmsted)
$ 240,484.74
Generations of Faith Commitments
$ 1,060,973.56
Generations of Faith Giving 
$ 606,242.74


UPCOMING EVENTS

 
CROSSROADS COLLEGE-AGE GROWTH GROUP // Mondays @ 6:30–8:30 pm, Upper Room // Join our community for ages 18-26 as we seek to walk together, finding foundation, change, and identity in Christ. Questions: pastoradam@noefc.org or teegklim@gmail.com.
 
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP MEAL & STUDY // Starting Apr. 3 @ 6:00 pm, FLC // Join us for a deep dive into the book of James with Pastor Geoff. Meal begins at 6 pm, study at 6:30 pm. Suggested meal donation $7/person/meal, max $20/family/meal.
 
LOST & FOUND // Our office lost & found is full! Please visit the table outside the FLC to see if you can identify any of the items. Items not claimed by April 21 will be donated.
 
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE DELIVERY // Saturday, April 27 @ 10 am – 1 pm // Our Saturday men’s group invites you to help deliver beds to children in Cuyahoga County. Click HERE to register; registration is required for liability reasons. Mark Madere is developing a video of our support of this local ministry. 
 
BROADWAY SUMMER READING FUNDRAISER // Saturday, Apr. 27 @ 1–4 pm, FLC // Help us raise scholarship money so at-risk inner-city students can attend the 5-week Summer Reading Program FREE of charge. This is a come and go event. Place your tickets and enjoy a light meal. Questions: Angeline Labrado, angelinenoelmelendez@yahoo.com.
 
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES // Wednesdays, May 1, June 19, July 17 @ 7–9 pm,
Sanctuary // Three nights, nine artists, only $20 for the season ($40 VIP with backstage access). Single night tickets $10 each ($20 VIP). Tickets & more  info: showopspresents.com
 
ALL-CHURCH WORK DAY // May 18, 9 am–1 pm // We are planning a work day not
only to spread mulch, but also to take care of a number of needed maintenance projects in and around our church building. Many hands will be needed to make this happen! Please sign up with “Work Day” on your Connect Card so we can plan which projects to focus on.
 
5TH–8TH GRADE LIFE WEEKEND // May 18–19 // All 5th-8th graders are invited and encouraged to participate in the 4th annual Life Weekend! This weekend helps bridge the gap between childhood and teenage years in the church as they serve and fellowship together. More info and registration at noefc.org/youth.
 
START THE PARTY VBS // June 10–14, North Olmsted; June 17–21, Elyria // Join us at both campuses this summer as we celebrate the good news that Jesus came to show His love for EVERYONE! Register kids and volunteers online for each campus HERE.
 
CHURCH SURVEY // Please fill out a brief survey that will help our leadership better disciple you and your family. Click HERE to fill out the form online or stop by the church office sometime this week.
 
MINISTRY OPENING // We have begun a search for a Children’s Discipleship Director. This part-time position (20-25 hrs per week) will oversee and manage our children’s ministry. Visit the Spotlights for the job description. Resumes may be sent to pastorgeoff@noefc.org.