Adult Sunday School Classes
Updated Adult SS Information coming soon for Fall 2010 Quarter! Keep checking here!
We are working to update our Adult SS class information. Please keep checking here for information coming soon about Fall 2010 classes. Thanks for your patience!
Return to top.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.
Return to top.Women’s Ministries
“Coffee Talk” (caw-fee tawk)
Any interested women — single or married, with or without kids — who would enjoy a chance for fellowship, advice, leadership on life skills, home management, finances, child rearing or even just a group that helps lift one another up. This may be the place for you! Renae Schuler is hosting this new group in home (11720 W. Texas) on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting on June 12 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. She will have coffee, tea and a few light refreshments. No formal child care will be provided, but children can play in the basement while we visit. Please call Renae if you are interested, 729-0972.
Return to top.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 read one Christian novel per month, and then meet together for dinner & discussion of that month’s book. Monthly dinners are held 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 Nelda Goodwin. The Reta Stuart group is led by Donnetta Carpenter, and they meet at 7:00 p.m.
Return to top.Vineyard MOMS
You will find this group of mothers at the church every Tuesday morning 9:00-11:00 a.m. They are currently using Beth Moore’s Bible study of the book of Esther, led by Angie Whiteman. 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 Inez Smith or Janis Swanson.
Return to top.Children’s Ministries
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Our summer reading program begins Monday, June 15. Registration will be on Sunday mornings in the library beginning Sunday, May 17 between services. If you are age 3 — finished with 5th Grade, plan on participating! A variety of program evenings will be presented for eight weeks.
Our reading program is in need of volunteers to help at our weekly program, as well as for three Sundays during Children’s Church. Any donations (including money and new or gently used Christian children’s books) would be greatly appreciated, just mark “Summer Reading” in the memo on your check! Last summer we had 45 kids who participated and read over 1,700 books!
If you have questions, please contact Jeanette Parker at 300-1675 or .
Nursery & Toddler Care
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.
Return to top.Sunday School
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.
Return to top.Children’s Church
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 6:30, 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 29-June 1 and Junior Camp (5th/6th Graders) June 1-4. The fee is $160, with $75 in scholarship funds available from Northridge. Our camp is called Quaker Haven, and is located just outside Arkansas City. Register at http://www.friendsyouth.com.
Return to top.Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School 2010 will be held the week of June 21-25 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us. Every day includes Bible stories, snacks, recreation time and crafts.
If you have questions about VBS, please contact Jennifer Ebert, VBS Director, at 540-0007 or E-mail jenebert @hotmail.com.
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.
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.
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Wednesday Evening Study Group
Beginning Wed., Sept. 9, there will be an adult Bible Study group led by Jim Warnken. They will meet at 6:30 p.m. (room TBD). The topic will be Jesus’ “How To” book — Matthew. Topics include:
1. You and God — ALONE (Why do some of my most moving spiritual moments come while I am in the bathroom?)
2. How to feel blessed (When my life and family seem to be falling apart — and I think it’s my fault.)
3. Jesus’ COMMANDMENTS (It’s the thought that counts)
4. How to Pray — Lord’s Prayer
5. How to give and invest
6. How to get what GOD WANTS for you
7. How to be a missionary wherever you go
8. How to be a good SHEEP, not a goat
We will open each study with a circle of prayer. You will be asked to look up cross references, so please bring your Bible (various translations welcome). For more information, contact Jim Warnken, 729-8177.
Church Family Pantry
We have begun to collect food to start a pantry which will be available to our church families who are going through a difficult time. You can leave donations in the large totes near the welcome centers. We will also accept cash donations, which can be placed in the offering plate (be sure to designate “Food Pantry”). Also, if you know of any family that would benefit from this ministry within our church body, please let us know. This will be kept confidential. If you have questions, you can contact Jill Meadows, 729-0618, Jodi Kinniburgh, 755-2063, or Jennifer Ebert, 540-0007.
Suggested donations include: flour, sugar, muffin mixes, cookie mixes, pancake mix, syrup, jello, pudding, oil, shortening, oatmeal, crackers, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, egg noodles, rice, beans, soup mix, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruits, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, tuna, stuffing mix, peanut butter, jelly, canned nuts, pickles, salsa, velveeta, cooking spray, parmesan cheese, macaroni, raisins, cranberries, dried fruits, baby food, diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, dishwashing soap, laundry soap, bar soap
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.Co-Ed Volleyball league
Church League Co-Ed Volleyball will be starting Sept. 11. Join in the fun! You don’t need to be a competitive player to be on the team. All games will be Thursdays at 7:00. Call Ron Muhlenbruch at 838-7833 for more information.
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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