Weekend Snapshot - September 14

September 14th, 2024

Hey Everyone,

It has been so exciting to see a steady flow of children using the Northgate Playground during the week and on weekends. That playground is an amazing gift to both our church and the local community.
Did you know that our backyard has even more to offer, and it's available to anyone who wants to use it?

Our Communication Director, Amanda, recently put together this webpage with all the pertinent information about Northgate’s backyard. It’s a great resource to share with family and friends in the area, whether or not they are part of the church! https://northgatefmc.com/community-spaces

We are such a blessed church! Not only do we have incredible people, but we also have awesome properties with so much to offer. One of my hopes and prayers is that we will always be known as a place that is generous with what we have. There are people who don’t attend Northgate but know us as the church that generously lets them play pickleball for free. Or, they don’t attend, but their kids discovered the playground and now love coming to run around. Some people know us as the place with the really nice 9-hole disc golf course in the back.

Ultimately, our mission is to Bring, Build, and Send, but it’s also great to be known as a church that is generous with what we have—whether or not Northgate is your church.

See you this weekend!

Lead Pastor
Pastor John

CELEBRATION CORNER

Wednesday was the BASE Fall Kickoff, and it was a blast! We had 53 students come out, and the pizza, snacks, and Hannah's chocolate cookies disappeared fast!
Make sure to follow BASE to stay in the loop and catch all the action happening on Wednesday nights!

Need To Knows

This Weekend:

Worship Services — Saturday, 6:00pm, Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am — We are in Week 2 of our “Under the Influence” series, looking at the impact of addiction. Specifically this weekend we will talk about “Finding Freedom,” and how that is always possible but can be difficult.
Sunday Morning Prayer Group — Sunday, 9:30am — Meeting Room 4 — Join this faithful group that prays together for our weekend services and much more!
Liturgical Worship — Sunday, 10:00am — Arbor House (350 Bank Street) — Lead by Pastor Chris Landon they will be continuing their series from the book of Judges.
Middle School & High School Base — Sunday, 11:00am, Meeting Room 2/3 — There is time for hanging out, teaching, and prayer led by our Next Generation Pastor, DL.
In the Lobby — As we continue a September Missions Focus we will have information at a table in the lobby about the Set Free Movement, the Free Methodist effort to end human trafficking. You can read more about the mission and purpose of that organization here: https://setfreemovement.com/

The Week Ahead:

Spanish Class — Wednesday, 12:00pm — Rosalina leads a Spanish class in the Guest Lounge on Wednesdays for anyone interested in improving their Spanish language skills. All levels of knowledge are welcome, including beginners! Weather permitting several group members also visit the prayer walk after class. They would love to have you join them!
Midweek Prayer Group - Wednesday, 1:00pm - Northgate Meeting Room #1 — This group meets weekly to pray for the needs of the church and staff.
Midweek Base — Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at our South Campus (350 Bank Street). This program is for students in 5th-12th grade and includes times of worship, teaching, games, fun, food, and small groups. If you have any questions about Base, or any of our student ministries, reach out to our Next Generation Pastor DL Walter at dl@northgatefmc.com
Celebrate Recovery — Thursday, 7:00pm — This group meets together weekly at Northgate to work through hurts, habits, and hangups. New people are always welcome!
Justice Summit — Thursday, September 19 - Saturday, September 21 - Join me for the Free Methodist Justice Network Summit at Pearce Memorial FMC in North Chili.
Learn more here: https://www.justicenetworkfmc.org/
Registration is available here: https://fmcusa.formstack.com/forms/jnfmc_2024
Pickleball — Did you know that we have several groups playing all levels of pickleball at our South Campus during the week? The best way to get connected is to download the TeamReach app and then used the Group Code: B5225K for the Batavia Pickleball Club.

Coming Up:

The MomCo Kickoff — Tuesday, September 24, 6:00pm — Northgate Cafe — MOPS has been rebranded to The MomCo! This 'Mom Community' welcomes all moms from pregnancy to child age 18. After the kickoff even they will meet at Northgate on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 6:00pm-8:00pm, during the school year. Register here. They also need more supportive mentor moms who have relied on Jesus to get them through their years of raising their kids to adulthood.
Centered — Wednesday, October 2, 6:00pm - Centered is a slow paced and relaxed service of worship, prayer, and occasionally some light teaching.
Intergenerational Weekend - Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 - Pastor DL and the Costa Rica Missions Team will be leading this service and reflecting on an amazing and impactful trip to Costa Rica!
October Message Series — “American Idol” — Reordering Faith & Politics
Primetimers — Thursday, October 10, 12:00pm - Primetimers is a group of 55+ year olds who get together once a month for time of lunch and learning. Bring a dish to pass, plates and plasticware will be provided.
November 1-2 — Carol McLeod Women’s Conference — Join us for Northgate's Women Conference with Guest Speaker Carol McLeod and the theme Devoted. We will determine from the pages of scripture what it means to live a life of all or nothing! Register here
Base Retreat - Our middle schoolers and high schoolers will be going on a Fall Retreat from November 22-24 at the LeTourneau Christian Center! This retreat is open to students in grades 5-12. This year’s theme is "Thirst," inspired by Psalm 63:1. Experience worship, inspiring messages, fun activities, and new friendships. This is a great event to invite a friend. The cost is $100 per student. You can register here until October 23.
Vintage Christmas - Thursday, December 5 & Friday, December 6 from 6:00-8:00pm in the pavilion and Northgate’s big back yard. Save one of the two dates and plan to join us for Northgate’s annual outdoor Christmas celebration!