NORTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Weekly Schedule
Worship Service
Saturday - 5:30pm
Sunday - 9:30am
Men’s Breakfast at Novios Cafe - Tuesday, 6:30am
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesday, 9:15am or 6:00pm
Bridge Kids - Wednesday, 6:30pm
Meal - 5:30pm
Men’s Bible Study - Tuesday, 6:00pm or Friday, 6:00am
This week’s Scripture: Romans 12:1-6
Other Events
All church prayer gathering - this Sunday, Sept 13, 6:30pm
Name Tag/Donut Sunday - 4th Sunday of the month
THIS WEEK
Men’s Fall Breakfast Kickoff
NCC’s men’s ministry will kick off the fall with a great breakfast, including homemade corn beef hash. Plan to join us on September 12 at 8am to learn about the plan for men’s ministry this year along with having a great table discussion and some time for worship.
Cars and Coffee
The September Cars and Coffee will be held off site in partnership with The Tint and Detail Clinic and Sandbox Coffee Company at 3800 West River Parkway NW. September 12, from 8-11am.
The October 10 Cars and Coffee will be back at the church to wrap up the season.
Veterans
On September 12 and 13th, ladies from Soul Sisters will be in the lobby after service to take the names of any and all Armed Services Veterans from the congregation at NCC. The goal is to have a roster of veterans at NCC for future reference. Please stop by the table if you have served. Thank you, Veterans!
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.
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.
First Bridge Kids Club: Next Wednesday, September 16
Menu: Chicken sandwich, pasta salad/chips, green beans, salad bar
Youth Group
Youth Group will have our first gathering on Sunday, Sep 13. We meet every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00. Each week we have snacks, games, and discipleship.
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.
Men’s Bible Study - Hebrews
We will take 12 weeks to go through the book of Hebrews, meeting once a week, either Tuesdays at 6pm, starting September 15, or Fridays at 6am, starting September 11.
COMING SOON
New to Northbridge Lunch
Whether you’re new to Northbridge or have been here for a while and want to find out more about the church, plan to stay after the service on September 27 for lunch with Pastor Kevin and some of the elders. Please email kathy@nbchurch.org to sign up.
Everyday Biblical Counseling
NCC will host an Everyday Biblical Counseling Conference on Saturday, October 17. The conference exists “to equip God’s people to grow in their skill and confidence as counselors in all aspects of life.” Join us for rich, biblical, practical teaching and conversations designed to strengthen your faith and the church in Rochester and beyond. If you are a spouse, parent, friend, neighbor, or co-worker, you are invited! Come learn how to make your everyday conversations full of wise, biblical counsel.
OTHER NEWS
ELDER NOMINATIONS
NCC is now accepting nominations for new elders. A description of the qualifications and nomination process, along with nomination forms, is available at the Welcome Desk or online. Completed nomination forms may be placed in the nomination box in the church office. Envelopes are also available for your convenience.
If you would like to submit a nomination electronically, you can do so by clicking the button below.
Fall Food Service Help Needs
Fall is coming soon, which means that Bridge Kids will also be starting soon along with other meal opportunities. The Bridge Kids meal nights start on Wednesday, September 16. There is an BK open house on September 9 where we will serve shaved ice treats, so I need a couple helpers that night.
We have a Women's Brunch at 9am on Saturday, August 29th and would like to staff that all with men to let ladies just enjoy that event. There is a men's breakfast on Saturday, September 12 and we are also starting Saturday night meals again on Saturday, September 26.
I'm looking forward to working with you all again. Please let me know though if you are no longer able to help with kitchen and I will remove you from the list. Thanks.
Tracy Bashore
Instructions on how to look up your service opportunities are here.
Manage your serving here.
Saturday Night Meals
The monthly meal after the Saturday night service resumes September 26 and is offered on the 4th Saturday of each month.
Agape Service Assistance Ministry
If you have some work you need done but do not have the means or ability to do the project, NCC’s Agape Service Assistance Ministry volunteers may be able to help. We have volunteers that can possibly help with construction, outdoor work/landscaping, auto/small engine repair, technology, general work (i.e. moving, cleaning, painting). You can find more information here.
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