Adult Sunday School Classes
Kumjoinus
While small in number, this class faithfully ministers to one another and uses the Adult Friend (our denominational adult Sunday School curriculum) as their study guide.
Return to top.Foundations
This class selects and studies topics and books of interest to members while ministering to members in tangible ways. They will be involved with the Good $ense study starting in June (see Adult Electives). Contact Dale Roberts, 943-4883, with questions.
Return to top.Qua-Curs
This class relishes in topical and historical studies. There is an understanding that no thought or question is too weird or radical to voice and are committed to try to reflect on and discuss such issues for the benefit of all.
Return to top.Adult Electives (9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.)
Adults are invited to choose one of two elective Sunday School classes each quarter. Previous quarters’ subjects have included: “Knowing and Doing God’s Will,” “Marriage Matters,” “Never Mind the Joneses” (parenting class), and “Faith & Finances.”
The Summer 2008 Quarter features a 2 new studies:
Good $ense Financial Stewardship Study (Foundations room) Starts June 8.
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Concerned about your financial future? Wondering if there is a better way to manage your resources as a follower of Jesus Christ? Good $ense is a very practical course that will help you understand why stewardship is an essential part of growing as a disciple and give you the teaching and tools to make God-honoring choices with your financial resources.
Facilitators: Bob Whiteman & Tim Ens
NOOMA Video Discussion (Gym) Starts June 1.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for discussion of what it means to live authentically as a disciple of Jesus. Our discussions will center around the thought-provoking NOOMA video series.
Facilitator: TBA
The 10:45 Adult Sunday School class (now named the C.I.A. for The Church In Action) If you’re looking for an opportunity to take a hard look at how we as Christians engage our culture, join this group for a challenging discussion of the book Un-Christian.
Men’s Ministries
Real Men’s Study Group
This group of men does topical studies each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Gary Greer is the leader.
Return to top.Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be starting up again on Sat., Sept. 8, and on the second Saturday of each month after that. The coffee is hot at 6:30 a.m., and breakfast is served at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend to join you! Contact Gary Greer or Jeff Kinniburgh with ??’s.
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The Book Babes
If you would be interested in joining with other women for a monthly book discussion group, please contact Debby McElroy at 371-1177 or E-mail her at . We will be reading one Christian novel per month, and then meeting together for dinner & discussion of that month’s book. Plans are now to start reading August 1, with our first dinner at Debby’s house on August 26. Monthly dinners will be on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Please plan to make a FIRM commitment to do the reading, attend and participate in the discussion every month.
Return to top.Friends Women
Named after two former Friends missionaries, the Edna Chilson Friends Women Fellowship and Reta Stuart Friends Women Fellowship groups focus on mission work and supporting our missionaries in practical ways. Both meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The Edna Chilson group meets from 9:30-11:00 a.m., led by Mary Foster. The Reta Stuart group is led by Sylvia Harvey, and they meet at 7:00 p.m.
Return to top.Vineyard MOMS
You will find this group of mothers at the church on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday morning of each month from 9:30-11:30. They strive to support each other with love, laughter and friendship in their jobs as mom, wife, chauffeur, cook, etc. Child care is provided. Contact Flo Harvey, 262-4008 or for more information.
Return to top.Quilting Group
Meets Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. at rotating meeting places. These ladies who love quilting meet for lunch and working on projects together. Contact Sue Muhlenbruch or Dee Dilts.
Return to top.Handmade Holiday
This unique Northridge event is held on the 1st or 2nd Saturday in December, and offers a variety of Christmas crafts to make together and take home for the holidays. Contact Jodi Kinniburgh, 755-2063, for details.
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A six-week nurturing program for women - older women mentoring younger women. Contact Jodi Kinniburgh, 755-2063, for more information.
Return to top.Children’s Ministries
Children’s Summer Reading Program
We will be meeting at our usual time on Monday, July 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your reading bag, reading report and any books that you are finished with! We have something special planned for the evening that you won’t want to miss!
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Our nursery provides tender, loving care by mature adults for infants through age 3 during the 9:15 Worship Service and Sunday School hour as well as the 10:45 Worship Service. Nursery care is also provided during Wednesday evening activities.
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Each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m., children from age 3 (when potty trained) through 6th Grade receive solid Biblical training that communicates God’s love, builds positive self-esteem, and makes church attendance an enjoyable experience.
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Children who are in our 3 & 4 yr. old class are cared for by loving adults and teen helpers during the 10:45 Worship Service in their classroom in the Children’s Wing.
Kindergarten-4th Graders start their worship experience at 10:45 in the sanctuary with the adults. The children then move to this age-appropriate session where they have an opportunity to learn more about God through Bible stories, activities, crafts and music. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, they have a special teaching about Friends missions around the world.
AWANA
Each Wednesday evening from September through May at 6:45, Awana Club gives a clear, consistent presentation of the gospel which blends Bible teaching, Scripture memorization and tons of fun. Our program is designed for children from age 3 through 6th Grade.
Return to top.God’s Choir
It looks like the time between Sunday School and Worship Service is not working out with 1 or 2 showing up each week. We are going to put things on hold until we can find a better solution. Thanks to those who have been trying to make this work! For more details, contact Sylvia Harvey, 941-9509 or .
Return to top.Kids Camps at Quaker Haven
Our Summer Camp program is a fun annual tradition, with Kids Camp for 3rd & 4th Grades and Junior Camp for 5th & 6th Graders. This year’s camp dates are: Kids’ Camp (3rd/4th Graders) May 31-June 3 and Junior Camp (5th/6th Graders) June 3-6. The fee is $150, with scholarship funds available from Northridge. Our camp is called Quaker Haven, and is located just outside Arkansas City. Register at http://www.friendsyouth.com by Wed., May 14.
Return to top.Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS 2008 will be held June 23-27 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Hear the music and smell the popcorn. Come enter SonWorld Adventure Park, where kids will discover that choosing Jesus is the ticket to the best ride of their lives. Based on Joshua 24:15, VBS 2008 will help kids learn to make right choices in a world of options.
At this theme park, there is no height requirement, the lines are short and everyone gets a good view of the parade. But hold on to your hats, because it’s sure to be a life-changing ride!
The week is capped off on Friday evening by our annual Community Carnival, featuring fun booths, inflatable games, great food & fellowship. Our VBS director is Jennifer Ebert, and the Carnival director is Julie Walsh.
Summer Sonshine
Summer Sonshine is going strong! If you have been looking for an opportunity to invite someone to church, this may be it! Thursdays are field trip days, with outings for kids entering grades 1-6, and Friday night is Parents’ Night Out. Watch each week for details about that specific week’s activities. You can also find the information on our website and online calendar, where you can create e-vites to send to your friends.
Thursday, July 17, kids entering grades 1-6 are invited to come with us to Exploration Place (which includes a special 45-minute program just for our group!) followed by a picnic at Riverside Park. Arrive at church at 9:30, wear sunscreen, and bring a sack lunch. Parents, pickup time is 2:00. The cost is $5.
Friday, July 18, is Parents’ Night Out for kids ages 3-12. We provide dinner, entertainment, and it’s all FREE! Tonight’s theme is Fruits of the Spirit. So parents, drop the kids off after 5:30 and pick them up by 9:00. Make sure to ask them what they learned!
Thursday, July 24, kids entering grades 1-6 are invited to come with us to Eagle Valley Raptor Center to learn about and see the rehabilitation of eagles, hawks, and owls. Arrive at church at 9:15, wear sunscreen, and bring a sack lunch. Parents, pickup time is 1:00. The cost is $5.
Friday, July 25, is Parents’ Night Out for kids ages 3-12. We provide dinner, entertainment, and it’s all FREE! Tonight’s theme is Water Night. So parents, drop the kids off after 5:30 and pick them up by 9:00. Make sure your kids have a towel, swimsuit, and water guns if you’d like. Girls, one-piece swimsuits only please.
Sign up in the foyer on Sunday morning, or call Angie Whiteman at 733-7479.
Kids’ Bible Club
Northridge sponsors this Bible study club at McLean Elementary School in our neighborhood. This is a strong outreach to children, with many coming to know Jesus as a result of the loving teaching each Tuesday afternoon after school.
Return to top.Additional Adult Ministries
Adult Choir
Any adults who enjoy singing God’s praise are invited to join the Sanctuary Choir. This group provides inspirational anthems and special musical selections throughout the year with special emphasis on Christmas and Easter. A special Christmas Pageant is presented on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the sanctuary under the direction of our Minister of Music, Doug Riney. If you are interested in participating, contact Doug at 612-2276 or E-mail .
Return to top.P.U.S.H. Prayer Gathering
Pray Until Something Happens is the name & purpose of this group who meets together for sharing & praying with Friends at 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
Return to top.Lifeline
This group is for college-age adults to those in their 30’s, whether single or married, with or without kids. They meet on Monday evenings at the church for Bible Study together (child care provided), and on other occasions for fun & fellowship together as announced.
Are you longing for more time in God’s Word? Do you need a support group to keep you on track? We do too! The Lifeline Bible Study group is starting a new study “Living the Letters: Ephesians”. This book guides you through the book of Ephesians: Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. We will be starting the study on Mon., July 21 in the Youth Wing and each week from 7:00-8:15 p.m. This group is open to all and babysitting is provided. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Stockebrand at or call 522-5853.
Forever Friends
This program for the “more mature” members of Northridge Friends Church is headed up by Francis McKinney, Inez Smith and Anne Willis. Forever Friends is open to anyone over 55 at Northridge. We realize that younger members of this elite group may still be working and unable to attend daytime activities, but all are welcome. The group regularly meets at the church on the 1st Thursday evening of each month, and at other times for special events as announced. Contact Francis McKinney, 943-2953, for more information.
Return to top.Good Grief
Each Thursday morning at 10:00, these friends meet at NFC under the leadership of Mike Fulton, 722-0755. They share together and help each other cope with the loss of loved ones.
Return to top.Co-Ed Volleyball league
If you are thinking about getting out this fall for some fun and exercise, consider church league co-ed volleyball. The season starts Sept. 13 and ends Nov. 8. All games are played on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at West Side Church of God. Cost is approximately $10. Call Ron Muhlenbruch, 838-7833, before Sept. 7 to sign up.
Return to top.Family Video Library
We are starting a Family Video Library at the church and are taking donations of Christian movies on both VHS tapes and DVD’s. So we can catalog the movies the church already has, and have them available for checkout, please check out and return any movies that you take from the library for viewing, even inside the church. Leaving them in classrooms or on the TV carts causes great confusion! Anyone with questions or movies to donate can call Ruth Binford for more information, 265-6421.
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