NORTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
Friday, August 14, 2026
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This week’s Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Part 1
Weekly Schedule
Worship Service
Saturday - 5:30 pm (no childcare)
Sunday - 9:30 am
Men’s Alliance - Monday, 8:00 pm
Sunshine and Slides - Tuesday, 9:30 am - This week at Stannard Farm, 7834 Country Club Rd W
Men’s Breakfast at Novios Cafe - Tuesday, 6:30 am
Men’s Alliance - Saturday, 7:00 am
Other Events
All church prayer gathering - 1st Sunday of the month, 6:30pm
Name Tag/Donut Sunday - 4th Sunday of the month
THIS WEEK
Picnic and Praise TONIGHT, August 14
Pack a picnic and join us tonight for our Picnic and Praise night. Bring your dinner, gather on the church lawn, and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and worship together. We look forward to seeing you there! Friday nights in August, 5:30-7:00pm. If the weather is bad, both the picnic and praise portions of the evening will move indoors.
SATURDAY | 10 AM–1 PM RAIN OR SHINE! 🌧️🚜
Rain won’t stop the fun! If it’s raining, we’ll still have tractor rides, trucks, dirt digging and food.
Youth Pastor Candidate
The Elders and Strategic Staffing Team will be hosting a Youth Pastor Candidate, Rickey Hawks, the weekend of 8/15/26 for some in person interviews with the leadership team. If the Elders believe he is the right candidate they will bring him and his family back for a broader candidating weekend. In addition to the interviews, he will be attending the Touch-A-Tractor event and the Saturday and Sunday services.
Small Group Fair
Looking to plug into a small group at NCC? Stop by the Small Group Fair on August 16 in the lobby after the service. You’ll be able to meet group leaders, ask questions, and discover which group is right for you. Sign‑ups will be available for the fall session, which will begin the week of September 14.
COMING SOON
Bridge Kids registration is open for the 2026-27 season!
Bridge Kids is NCC’s weekly, Wednesday night discipleship program for kids! Each week is filled with fun, games, Bible learning, and Scripture memory.
Women’s Brunch
Join us as we kick off the ministry year with a brunch on August 29 from 9am-11am. Come to enjoy fellowship, worship, a fun breakfast bar, and testimonies about the unshakable hope we have in Christ! Don't miss it! "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…" Hebrews 6:19a
Women’s Bible Study
The Christian life is not always easy, but following Christ is worth the cost. He is better than anything this world can offer—a better Redeemer, Shepherd, and Ruler. Those who trust Him find fullness of joy now and forever. Join us this fall as we study Hebrews verse by verse, exploring the superiority of Christ. Author Lydia Brownback will guide us into the rich character of God and deep gospel truths, encouraging us to trust in the unshakable hope we have in Christ. Tuesdays at 9:15am or 6pm.
Gathering Table
The Gathering Table is an opportunity for the women of NCC to create deeper relationships with each other. Women will gather together once a month for a meal and fellowship. You will be grouped with others that have the same availability and will have a chance to meet new people within the NCC church body. Group sizes are typically 5-6 women. After registration, a host will reach out to the group and each group will pick the dates they would like to meet together. Please email Women’s Ministry if you are interested in hosting! Registration will be open through August 23.
Gathering photos of NCC's first year!
September 7, 2025, marked the day Northbridge Church and Berean Community Church officially became NORTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH. We'll celebrate the first anniversary of our merger on Sunday, September 6, with special treats, a few words of celebration, and a photo montage highlighting the past year of ministry, fellowship, and God's faithfulness.
Help us tell the story! If you have photos from Northbridge activities, events, or gatherings over the past year, please submit them by August 21. That will give us time to include them in our anniversary video. You can upload your photos at this link: https://nbchurch.smugmug.com/upload/j96Sb4/firstyear
Healing Hearts Prayer Walk
Join us for a time of prayer for our community and our church - that God’s Word would go forth to touch and heal those who need it through the ministries of our church. Healing Hearts Ministries is sponsoring a “Stand with Me’ prayer walk through downtown Rochester on September 13, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. The walk will start and end at Roy Sutherland Playground (Soldier’s Field) and follow a 2-mile loop through downtown Rochester. This is a family friendly event. Contact for questions: Julie Bashore, julieab@healinghearts.org or 507-261-9650.
MINISTRY INFORMATION
Meal Ministry
If you or someone you know in our Northbridge Community family could benefit from receiving meals, please contact us at mealministry@nbchurch.org.
We have added September meal dates for Gary and Gina Axtell. Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support. https://takethemameal.com/KDPE9930
Staff Contacts
Kevin Binkley, Lead Pastor, kevin@nbchurch.org
George Schweitzer, Worship Director, george@nbchurch.org
Kathy Kuhlmann, Office Manager, kathy@nbchurch.org
Faith Bratlien, Communications Specialist, faith@nbchurch.org
Ann Sophie Nyman, Office Assistant, office@nbchurch.org
Deidre Cullen, Children’s Ministry Director, deidre@nbchurch.org
Sara Schmoll, Finance, sara@nbchurch.org
Communications team, comms@nbchurch.org