At Northwest it is all about life change centered on Jesus Christ. You see Northwest Community Church exists to lead people to experience a new life in Jesus Christ. We do what we do because Jesus has changed and is changing our lives and we simply want to share this experience with as many people as possible. So at Northwest we don't just talk about life change. We celebrate life change. We celebrate when people serve for the first time, give generously, begin to pray and read their Bible, lead their families in a Christ-centered way, establish healthy relationships, live in community, and worship God consistently and passionately. We also celebrate when people give their lives to Jesus Christ and accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior.
This coming Sunday, Northwest will continue to celebrate life change as we baptize 4 men who have had their lives changed by Jesus Christ. In our worship service at 10am we will have the opportunity to hear personal stories of salvation and transformation. Then, immediately following the worship service everyone is invited to join us for a baptism bbq bash at our office building along Spanker Creek.
The church office is located at 8250 West McNelly Rd Bentonville, AR 72712. We will gather there at 12pm for the baptisms and then eat outside along the creek. We will have plenty of bbq for everyone and encourage people to bring a side item to share with others. Don't forget to bring a blanket for your family to spread on the ground for a picnic style lunch.
As always we encourage you this Sunday to invite your friends, family, and neighbors who may be unchurched. Invite them to come see what life change centered on Jesus Christ is all about.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
The Volunteers At Northwest Are Amazing
The volunteers at Northwest are amazing. Over the past few weeks I have witnessed several of our volunteers serve in ways that not only honors God but show others how much we value people.
I've watched as a team of ladies led by Ashley S. served 70 Firehouse Subs to all the teachers at Cooper Elementary and took the time to help the teachers prepare their rooms for the new school year. I've seen people like Kent, Cathy, and Cole D. along with Haley S. show up at Cooper Elementary during Open House to help serve and direct families. I've watched students like Spencer H. assist in the children's ministry even when he was not on the rotation simply because there was a need. But wait there's more. On that same Sunday I also watched Spencer come back into the cafeteria after the worship service and tell a new family how much he enjoyed teaching their child in children's church! I've watched couples like VJ and Brittany W. serve back to back Sundays on the A-team with amazing attitudes and show people how excited we are to have them come to church! I've seen Jeff and Jennifer P. step up in big ways and encourage others to get involved. I got to see Keslyn E. and Tom H. serve as point people for our setup process this past Sunday and do amazing jobs. I've watched as Tim B. and Dan F. have started using their gifts to help lead our church in worship. I watched Bynum, Sarah, and Andrew overcome technical difficulties and focus our people on worshipping God. I've seen Kurt and Rebecca S. and Becky G. serve faithfully and invite new families to join us at Northwest. And these are just a fraction of the ways our volunteers have served over the last two weeks!
The example of our volunteers reminds me of how crucial it is for each member at Northwest to feel valued and needed. In my humble opinion there are two things that will bring people back to Northwest and allow us to serve and invest in their lives:
I've watched as a team of ladies led by Ashley S. served 70 Firehouse Subs to all the teachers at Cooper Elementary and took the time to help the teachers prepare their rooms for the new school year. I've seen people like Kent, Cathy, and Cole D. along with Haley S. show up at Cooper Elementary during Open House to help serve and direct families. I've watched students like Spencer H. assist in the children's ministry even when he was not on the rotation simply because there was a need. But wait there's more. On that same Sunday I also watched Spencer come back into the cafeteria after the worship service and tell a new family how much he enjoyed teaching their child in children's church! I've watched couples like VJ and Brittany W. serve back to back Sundays on the A-team with amazing attitudes and show people how excited we are to have them come to church! I've seen Jeff and Jennifer P. step up in big ways and encourage others to get involved. I got to see Keslyn E. and Tom H. serve as point people for our setup process this past Sunday and do amazing jobs. I've watched as Tim B. and Dan F. have started using their gifts to help lead our church in worship. I watched Bynum, Sarah, and Andrew overcome technical difficulties and focus our people on worshipping God. I've seen Kurt and Rebecca S. and Becky G. serve faithfully and invite new families to join us at Northwest. And these are just a fraction of the ways our volunteers have served over the last two weeks!
The example of our volunteers reminds me of how crucial it is for each member at Northwest to feel valued and needed. In my humble opinion there are two things that will bring people back to Northwest and allow us to serve and invest in their lives:
- Meaningful relationships with people who genuinely care for them.
- Encounter with the living and personal God who loves them.
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