Get Ready for Sunday: Blessings or Breakdowns?

This Week at Northbrook: Nov. 14, 2025

Every day you are moving down a path—toward blessing or toward breakdown. The question is, which direction is your life actually headed?

This week in Forged, we’ll walk through Deuteronomy 28, where Moses lays out two very different paths for God’s people. One path is marked by obedience that opens the door to God’s favor. The other is shaped by disobedience that slowly unravels the life God intends. Israel’s story reminds us that God is honored not by our words but by our willingness to align our lives with Him. And the good news is that Jesus stepped under the curse of our disobedience so we could step into the blessing of His obedience. Now we get to respond with wholehearted trust that flows into real-life choices.

So here’s something to sit with this week: what area of your life have you partially surrendered, hoping God will bless you anyway?

Let’s gather ready to lean into His grace, trust His wisdom, and walk in the path that leads to life.

What’s Happening

FEATURED

We’re Moving Forward…by faith, on mission—together!

We are thankful to the Lord for the beautiful picture of God’s people moving together with faith and clarity. With the spirit of unity God is building in us, let’s keep seeking the Lord as we move toward Commitment Sunday on February 8. If you didn't get to attend a Forward Info Gathering this Fall, you can learn all about this upcoming project, at northbrookbc.com/forward ›

Thanksgiving at Northbrook

November 16

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 6pm, with dinner at 6:30pm open (5pm dinner is FULL). Donations can be made online (select Thanksgiving Meal Donation) or at the door.

Space is limited—RSVP now for you, your family, and guests at northbrookbc.com/thanksgiving ›

Midweek Prayer & Worship Service

November 19 at 6:30pm

We will have our final regular Midweek of the semester Wednesday night with a time of prayer and worship together. Dinner at 5pm and service at 6:30pm. Kids and Student activities as normal.

It’s Holly Jolly Palooza Time!

Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm

Get ready for an enchanting experience that will fill your hearts with the spirit of Christmas! Holly Jolly Palooza is packed with entertainment, surprises, and the joy of the holiday season. There’ll be funnel cakes, a petting zoo, carriage rides and much more. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! It’s an event the whole family can enjoy!

Learn more and pre-register at northbrookbc.com/hollyjolly ›

Discover Northbrook in True North!

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.

  • Dec. 7 & 14 › Sessions 1 & 2 at 9am in the conference room (second floor)

  • Dec. 21 › True North Connect at 9am. Experience your first Life Group.

Learn more at northbrookbc.com/truenorth ›

Caring Center Blanket Drive

Help local families stay warm this winter by donating blankets to the Caring Center. Drop your blanket in the labeled box in the atrium and share the love of Jesus’ with our community.

Learn more about the Caring Center at northbrookbc.com/caring-center ›

Enjoy RightNow Media

Northbrook now has free access to RightNow Media—20,000+ Bible studies and videos for you and your family. Check your email for the invite link to get started or click here to sign up today ›

On The Horizon

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

  • Adult Luncheon with Senior Spirit Singers | December 2 at 10:30am

  • Holly Jolly Palooza | December 3

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

  • Christmas Eve Service | December 24

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