NORTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
Friday, May 29, 2026
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This week’s Scripture: James 3:1-12
Weekly Schedule
Worship Service
Saturday - 5:30 pm (no childcare)
Sunday - 9:30 am (no Children’s Church this Sunday)
Men’s Alliance - Monday, 8:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast at Novios Cafe - Tuesday, 6:30 am
Men’s Alliance - Saturday, 7:00 am
Other Events
Prayer gathering - 1st Sunday, 6:30 pm
Name Tag/Donut Sunday - 4th Sunday of the month, 9 am
Saturday evening dinner - May 30, after the worship service
CURRENT NEWS
Administrative Pastor Search
This weekend there will be a candidate for the Administrative Pastor position visiting NCC. Darren Mehl and his wife, Rhoda, will be in Rochester on May 30-31. On Saturday they will be at the 55+ breakfast and fellowship at 9:00 am. They will also be at the 5:30 Saturday evening service and the dinner following. On Sunday they will be at the morning service with a Q&A session following. The Mehls will also meet with the elders, staff, and other throughout the weekend.
You can find more information about Pastor Mehl here.
Date Change – Saturday Night Dinner
The final Saturday Night Dinner of this ministry year is this Saturday, May 30. This will provide an additional opportunity for people at NCC to meet and visit with Pastor and Mrs. Mehl. The menu is grilled chicken breast with pico de gallo, cilantro lime rice, Mexican grilled street corn, and key lime pie.
No Children’s Church
This Sunday, May 31, is the fifth Sunday of the month. There will be a children’s message before the sermon, but there will not be children’s church. There will be nursery through pre-k.
Men’s Discipleship Survey
This fall, the Men's Discipleship Team will be launching new initiatives for men’s discipleship, including enhanced fellowship events, discipleship groups and serve teams. In order to meet the needs for meeting days and times and to prepare for the fall, we would like to hear from Northbridge men to see how we can best serve you and also to find potential leaders for groups. Please take the time to fill out this short interest form to help us understand how best to serve you.
Other News
NCC is excited to introduce our new custom app! The NCC Rochester App is a great way to stay connected and get involved with NCC. Whether you're brand new to NCC or have been a member or regular attender for decades, we encourage you to download and explore the new app. Search "NCC Rochester" in the App Store or Google Play to download. You can also find more information about the app and a link to download on our website. The "Tech Assistance" table will be available for any technology/Pushpay related assistance after Sunday morning service beginning on 6/7. Visit the table or email us at comms@nbchurch.org with any questions you may have.
NCC Communication
Please send any of your ministry communication needs to comms@nbchurch.org. (Graphic design, newsletter or bulletin announcements, flyers, social media posts, slides, church calendar, website, NCC app, etc.)
Sunday Hospitality Team
We are in need of more people to help with providing the coffee service on Sunday mornings. With the right size team, the commitment will be to serve coffee only once every couple of months. Every 3 months we set up a service schedule for coffee. Duties include setting up the coffee pots and coffee service and the ice water and then putting these away after the service. If you are interested in helping provide hospitality for our congregation, please email tracy@bashore.net.
Join Pastor Kevin and Paul Larsen for a memorable trip to Branson, MO, featuring the spectacular production of David at the Sight & Sound Theatres. This inspiring show brings the life of King David to the stage through powerful music, dramatic storytelling, and breathtaking visuals that will encourage and strengthen your faith.
This experience is designed to be far more than simply a getaway – it will be a meaningful time of fellowship, worship, and renewal. As we travel together by motorcoach, we hope to redeem our time through uplifting conversation, songs of worship, Scripture reflections, and opportunities to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation along the way.
Throughout the trip, we look forward to deepening existing friendships, building new connections, encouraging one another in faith, and creating lasting memories together. There will be opportunities for quiet rest and personal reflection, balanced with moments of joy, laughter, and shared experiences. On Sunday, we will gather for a special time of worship and reflection as we continue to grow together in faith and fellowship.
We would love for you to join us! Please take a moment to look over the graphic, check your calendars, and stay tuned for additional details and registration information coming soon!
NCC at Camp Victory
NCC has a featured week at Camp Victory this summer! Kids are invited to attend—and bring a friend! Deidre Cullen, Children’s Ministry Director, will be there all week, so your child will have a familiar face while they enjoy a fun and faith-filled experience. June 22-26. There is a $10 discount for NCC kids by signing up at the Camp Victory website (campvictory.org) and using code NCC26.
SummerFest 2026 July 11
SummerFest is coming up on July 11th from 5:00–7:30 PM, and we’re excited about the opportunity to welcome not only our church family, but also VBS families, friends, neighbors, and others from our community.
We’re planning a fun evening with games, a bouncy house, wagon rides, a complimentary dinner, and live music—but right now we still need more volunteers to help make the event possible.
One thing we want to share honestly: the amount of community advertising and outreach we do for SummerFest will depend on the number of volunteers we have available. The more people willing to help, the more we can open this event up as an outreach opportunity to our community.
Whether you can help with setup, cleanup, activities, food, or simply being a welcoming presence, every role matters. Even helping for part of the evening makes a difference!
If you’re willing to serve, please sign up here as soon as possible: https://tinyurl.com/NCCFest
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and hospitable event for both our church family and our guests!
Meal Ministry
Gary & Gina Axtell and Janet Bruce are walking through some difficult life circumstances. We would like to try to provide them with two meals a week for a while. Please use this link to sign up to bless them: https://takethemameal.com/KDPE9930
If you or someone you know in our Northbridge Community family could benefit from receiving meals, please contact us at mealministry@nbchurch.org.
Staff Contacts
Kevin Binkley, Lead Pastor, kevin@nbchurch.org
George Schweitzer, Transition Coordinator, george@nbchurch.org
Kathy Kuhlmann, Office Manager, kathy@nbchurch.org
Deidre Cullen, Children’s Ministry Director, deidre@nbchurch.org
Communications team, comms@nbchurch.org