Announcements & Updates
for Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Budget Business Meeting – Today following the worship service, there will be a business meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2026 church budget. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary.
- Missions Christmas Dinner – The missions team invites everyone to a Christmas gathering and potluck-style dinner on Saturday, December 20 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to pass.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Northwest invites you to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00 PM. This service is a favorite time for our church every year! We will sing familiar Christmas hymns, hear the story of Christ’s birth in scripture, and finish the service with a congregational candle lighting ceremony.
- You’ve Got Mail! – The Lottie Moon Post Office will be open for business on Sunday, December 14 and 21. If you would like to send Christmas cards to other church members and attenders, bring your cards to the Lottie Moon Post Office and, instead of buying postage, we ask that you make a donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. And don’t forget to pick up the Christmas cards that have been sent to you!
- Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Northwest is collecting the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Named in honor of the missionary to China who urged churches to start and to give sacrificially, this offering is collected by fellow believers around the world in support of international missions. 100% of donations made to the LMCO go to missionaries worldwide. If you would like to give to the LMCO, visit nwbc-tosa.org/lottie or pick up an offering envelope at the Welcome Center or Lottie Moon Post Office, located in the foyer.
- Wednesday Night Prayer – Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM in the Administration Building as we pray for Christ’s active presence in our church and our community.
- Small Groups – Visit nwbc-tosa.org/small-groups to see our current list of small groups and where and when they meet throughout the week.
- Churchwide Emails – Our churchwide emails keep you updated on important information and upcoming events/activities at Northwest. Visit nwbc-tosa.org/email to subscribe!
- The Disciple’s Path: Requesting a Path Partner – Is it time to take the next step in your walk with Christ? Path Partners are brothers and sisters in the faith who will support you in your spiritual growth over the next year. Together, you’ll explore the six Pathways and foster a relationship that could extend long beyond. Request cards are located on The Disciples Path Backpack bookcase in the foyer, and on this online request form. Once filled out, Pastor Paul will reach out to connect you with your Path Partner. Thank you for taking this step in your faith journey!
- 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.
- 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.
- Giving:
– Online: Visit our online giving page at nwbc-tosa.org/give.
– In Person: Offerings can be left in the offering box by the sanctuary exit door.
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