Announcements & Updates for Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Paul Vogel Farewell Celebration – Today following the worship service, everyone is invited down to the Fellowship Hall for a farewell luncheon in honor of Paul Vogel. The church will provide the main dish. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
- Quarterly Business Meeting – Church members: The next quarterly business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 6 following the worship service. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary.
- Easter Weekend – Easter weekend is a unique and special time at Northwest Baptist Church, and we want you to be a part! Join us on Good Friday as we reenact the crucifixion, and then discover the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday! We also have an Eggstravaganza for kids on Saturday morning and a pancake breakfast for everyone on Resurrection Sunday. And to conclude, we will worship together at our Resurrection Celebration Service. Bring the whole family and celebrate Easter Weekend with us! For more information, visit nwbc-tosa.org/easter.
- Roman Guards – Do you want to know how you can be a witness to the surrounding community and share in the glory of what Christ has done for all on the cross? If so, sign up for a Roman Guard shift. This ministry has the potential to reach many that may never have heard the gospel and is a vital part of our Easter outreach. Multiple 3-hour shifts are available Friday evening through Sunday morning. Visit the table in the foyer to view available shifts and to sign up. Contact David Adam if you have questions.
- Easter Scene – We are looking for people to help set up and tear down the outdoor Easter scene. We will be setting up the scene on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 AM and tearing down the scene on Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 AM. Sign up in the foyer. Contact David Adam if you have questions. And don’t forget to bring your tools!
- Church Spring Cleaning – In preparation for Easter Weekend, we will be cleaning the church building on Saturday, April 12 starting at 9:00 AM. This will happen simultaneously with the Easter scene set up outside. Contact Lorie Hegwood if you have questions.
- Eggstravaganza – Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to our Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 11:00 AM. They will hear the Resurrection story told by Bible characters, do crafts, and leave with a gift bag. Registration opens at 10:30 AM or register online at nwbc-tosa.org/eggstravaganza. Free to the community. For more details, visit nwbc-tosa.org/easter. In preparation for the event, we are looking for donations of egg cartons and plastic Easter eggs. Both items can be dropped off in the bin in the foyer beginning next Sunday.
- Annie Armstrong – Annie Armstrong (1850-1938) was a trailblazer for missions and missionaries, advocating in ways no one ever had. She invited Southern Baptists to step into the story with her, believing that everyone had a role to play through praying, giving, and going. From Sunday, March 30 through Sunday, April 6, there will be a weeklong time of prayer for all of the missionaries who continue to share the gospel boldly around the world. Pick up a prayer guide in the foyer or visit nwbc-tosa.org/easter to download a digital copy. And, if you feel led to give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, visit nwbc-tosa.org/give/annie.
- Drama Rehearsal – For those participating in the Good Friday and/or Resurrection Sunday outdoor dramas, there will be rehearsals after the worship service on the following Sundays: March 30, April 6, and April 13. Contact Noah Frost if you have questions.
- Good Friday Outdoor Drama – Northwest Baptist Church will hold its 53rd annual Good Friday Outdoor Drama on Friday, April 18 at 6:00 PM. Please join us as we reenact the events of that night — Christ’s arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial. Watch as Roman soldiers stand guard all weekend at Jesus’s tomb. For more details, visit nwbc-tosa.org/easter.
- Resurrection Sunday – Bring your friends and family and celebrate Resurrection Sunday with us! The activities begin at 9:00 AM on Sunday, April 20 as we discover the empty tomb at the Resurrection Morning Outdoor Drama. Following the drama, enjoy hot, fresh pancakes and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. And to conclude, we will gather in the sanctuary for our Resurrection Celebration Service at 10:30 AM.
- Wednesday Night Prayer – Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Administration Building as we pray for Christ’s active presence in our church and our community.
- RightNow Media – Northwest has partnered with RightNow Media, giving you free, unlimited access to over 20,000 Christian discipleship videos for kids, youth and adults! Visit nwbc-tosa.org/rightnow to learn more and to sign up for an account.
- The Disciple’s Path – Northwest has launched the next phase in the Disciple’s Path, our effort to help everyone intentionally grow to be made more like Jesus. We created an assessment tool that will help you learn where you might be on the six different discipleship pathways: Christian Community, Sharing Jesus, Bible Engagement, Gifted Service, Worship, and Spiritual Disciplines. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and results are generated within a week and are kept confidential. Click here to take the assessment.
- Prayer Requests – If you are in need of prayer, know someone who is in need of prayer, or have a praise you would like to share, we would love to pray for you. Prayer requests can be submitted using our online prayer request form at nwbc-tosa.org/prayer. Requests are sent directly to our pastors.
- Churchwide Emails – Our churchwide emails keep you updated on important information and upcoming events/activities at Northwest. Visit nwbc-tosa.org/email to subscribe!
- Giving at Northwest:
– Online: Visit our online giving page at nwbc-tosa.org/give.
– In Person: Tithes/offerings can be left in the offering box by the sanctuary exit door.
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