Get Ready for Sunday: Stay Close to the Fire

Spiritual drift rarely starts with rebellion. It starts with distance. So here’s the question: where have you been quietly cooling off toward God, even though you're still “showing up”?

This Sunday Pastor Dave will be walking us through Hebrews 10:19-25, one of the clearest passages in Scripture on how faith endures when life gets heavy. The author isn’t trying to shame tired believers. He’s trying to pull them back into nearness. Because of what Jesus has done, we’re invited to draw near to God with confidence, hold fast to hope when pressure tightens, and stay engaged with God’s people when the temptation is to isolate. Faith does not endure through self-reliance. It endures through nearness.

Here’s the question to sit with this week: if pressure hits your life hard this year, will your instinct be to retreat alone, or to run toward God and his people?

Let’s gather ready to be strengthened, warmed, and pulled back into the fire of grace.

Reminder: No Breakfast or Life Groups this Sunday.
Family Worship at 10:30am. Nursery and Preschool Worship available during this time. We look forward to seeing you then.

What’s Happening

Happy New Year: Looking Ahead with Hope

Because he came, everything changes. The celebration doesn’t end with Christmas. The incarnation means God is with us—now and always. As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for all God has done. and we’re expectant for what the Lord has in store ahead. Let’s step into the new year with hearts fixed on Jesus.

Life Groups Gathering

January 4 at 9:00 am in the Worship Center

Let’s kick off the new year together! All adult Life Groups will gather for a morning of worship, encouragement, and vision as we explore what a healthy, thriving group looks like according to God’s Word.

Life Groups are where Kingdom Investors are equipped—and we can’t wait to see you there!

2026 Rooted Journals Available

2026 Rooted Journals are available for purchase in the merch store or online. The cost is $20 per journal. Pick one up this Sunday or purchase online at northbrookbc.com/rooted ›

End-of-Year Giving Reminder

Offerings meant for 2025 must be delivered to the church office by 12pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31, placed in the offering boxes on Sunday morning, Dec. 28, mailed by Dec. 31 or given online before midnight on the 31st. Give online at northbrookbc.com/giving 

New Kids Buddy Ministry!

We are looking for kind hearted, patient and compassionate individuals to join our Buddy Ministry, team that makes a big difference in the lives of some very special kids. The Buddy Ministry will provide personalized, one-on-one support for children with special needs, enabling them to participate fully in our kids programing. Every child deserves to learn about Jesus in an accessible and impactful way - and our buddies will help make that possible. Contact katie@northbrookbc.com › for more information.

Midweek at Northbrook returns › January 7

We’re kicking off the new year with a brand new Midweek Summit as Pastor Keith leads a powerful study on Spiritual Warfare. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM, followed by activities for Adults, Kids, Preteens, and Students at 6:30 PM. Come ready to grow and get reconnected!
 
SERVING AT MIDWEEK

Kids: We need you! Midweek intensives are the perfect opportunity to help babies, preschoolers and kids learn what it means to follow Jesus. Ready to help? Contact katie@northbrookbc.com › to find a place.

Preteens: Want to invest in the next generation? Help lead Preteens as they grow in faith and discover what it means to follow Jesus. Contact wyatt@northbrookbc.com › to get involved.

Students: Make a difference in the lives of middle and high schoolers by serving with Student MDWK on Wednesday nights. Ready to lead and walk alongside them? Contact jeremy@northbrookbc.com ›

Kids Expedition › Winter 2026 Session 1

January 7–February 11

We can't wait to hit the trail running again for Kid Expedition! NEW Track Options this Session:  

  • Kids Worship Team

  • How to Study the Bible

  • Illustration Station

Learn more and let us know your kids are coming by registering today. 

Signup Now ›

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:

  • FORWARD Initiative Kick-off | Sunday, January 11

  • Student Ministry Winter Retreat | January 16-19 › Sign Up ›

  • FORWARD 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting | January 18 - February 7

  • FORWARD Commitment Sunday | February 8

Kingdom Investors

 

How We Grow

At Northbrook, discipleship is a lifelong journey, not a program. We believe lasting faith is formed through simple, faithful rhythms—dwelling with God, discovering his design, developing in community, and deploying for his mission—season after season, generation after generation.

  • Which of these rhythms needs more intentional attention in your life right now?

Next Steps