Get Ready for Sunday: The Battle for the Next Generation

This Week at Northbrook: Oct. 10, 2025

Every generation is shaped by what the last one chooses to remember or forget. What kind of faith are we passing down to those who come after us?

This Sunday, our worship pastor, Jeremy Samplaski, will open Psalm 78 and help us see the urgent call God gives His people to raise up the next generation in faith. This isn’t just a message for parents or students; it’s a charge for all of us. The battle for the next generation is being fought every day in homes, schools, workplaces, and screens. And it won’t be won by programs or strategies alone; it will take a church that prays, serves, gives, and invests their lives in helping the next generation know and follow Jesus.

Here’s a question to wrestle with this week: what story of God’s faithfulness are you intentionally passing on, and who needs to hear it from you?

Let’s come ready to fight for what matters most, together.

What’s Happening

FEATURED

Forward INfo Gatherings:

Life Group Members Gathering

Sunday, October 19 at 4pm | Atrium

Join us in the Atrium to see the vision up close, hear the heart behind the initiative, share ideas, and ask questions. Childcare and snacks provided.

RSVP for Oct 19 Now ›

 

Town Hall Gathering + Members Meeting

Sunday, November 2 at 4pm | Atrium (for everyone)

Everyone’s invited to hear the vision, share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the Forward initiative. A brief Members Meeting will follow. Childcare and snacks provided. 

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Baptism Sunday

This Sunday, October 12

Interested in baptism? Learn more or let us know at northbrookbc.com/baptism ›

Mission Trip Interest Meeting

October 19

Join us after worship on October 19 for our Mission Trip Interest Meeting. Learn about upcoming trips with our Acts 1:8 partners and how you can go in ministry—down the hall, across the street, and into the world.

Let us know your coming. Signup Today ›

Tailgate Sunday: Grill. Chill. Play. Repeat! 

Sunday, October 26

Stay after church for hot dogs, ice cream, flag football, games, inflatables, pickleball, the Chili Cook-off, and more. Bring friends, family, neighbors—everyone’s invited!
 

Chili Cook-off! Bring your best pot of Chili and let’s see who wins over the tastebuds of the people! You must signup in order to enter the contest. Sign up ›

Meet Your Deacon Sunday!

November 2

Stay after worship to meet your deacon and connect with those who help care for and support our Northbrook family.

Midweek at Northbrook

Join us for Midweek at Northbrook on Wednesday nights. Dinner at 5pm and Intensives and activities for Kids, Preteens, and Students at 6:30pm.

Kids Expedition: Fall Session 2

Wednesday Nights

Northbrook Kids Expedition provides an environment for kids (Kindergarten-4th Grade) to learn more about walking with Jesus and exercise their God-given interests and passions through expedition tracks.

Session 2 Tracks

  1. Discover the Bible

  2. Serve

  3. Bible Theater

Registration is open. You can sign up at northbrookbc.com/expedition ›

True North is coming in December!

December 7, 14 & 21

If you're interested in discovering more about the ministry and mission of Northbrook, we'd like to invite you to join us for our next True North coming up in December.  It would be an honor to get to know you and we want to help you get connected with us.

Learn more at northbrookbc.com/truenorth ›

On The Horizon

Ministry events and opportunities coming up over the next couple of months. Save these dates:

  • Forward Gatherings | Oct. 19 (Life Group Members) & Nov. 2 (Everyone)

  • Forward Congregational Vote | November 9

  • Thanksgiving Service & Dinner | November 16 › Sign Up ›

  • Holly Jolly Palooza | December 3

  • True North | December 7, 14 & 21 › Sign Up ›

  • Christmas Eve Service | December 24

Next Steps