Get Ready for Sunday: God’s Positioning System

This Week at Northbrook: Sept. 5, 2025

We all like to know where we’re going and how long it will take to get there. But what if God cares more about shaping you on the journey than getting you to the destination? How willing are you to let Him set the pace?

This Sunday we begin a new series called Forged, walking through Israel’s wilderness years in Numbers and Deuteronomy. In Numbers 9, God leads His people with a cloud by day and fire by night—a visible reminder that His presence, His path, and His pace are what matter most. For Israel, and for us, the joy of God’s promises begins with daily dependence.

So here’s the question to carry with you this week: If God asked you to wait, or to move sooner than you’d like, would you trust His timing, or insist on your own?

Let’s come ready to learn how to depend on Him in new and deeper ways.

With you on the journey.

What’s Happening at Northbrook

FEATURED

the Bridge: a gathering for young adults in our community

Worship Gathering | Sunday, Sept. 7 from 6-8pm. | 214 4th St. SW, Cullman

The Bridge is a space for 18-35-year-olds in all life stages to connect where they are with where God is leading them. These years are a crucial season for shaping identity, building community, and forming a lasting faith. Many young adults drift from the church after high school—we want to be a bridge, not a gap, in that journey. Our heartbeat is to create a Christ-centered community where young adults build authentic relationships, grow spiritually, and navigate life’s transitions, from graduation to career to calling, while staying rooted in the Body of Christ.

Learn more at northbrookbc.com/thebridge
 

the Bridge Sunday | Sunday, Sept. 14

College students, young professionals, and young adults—join us for worship at 10:30am and a free luncheon after the service. Don’t miss this special Bridge Sunday at Northbrook just for you! See you there.

Grandparents Day Luncheon

September 7 | Immediately following the service

Grandparents, grandfriends, and grandkids, you’re invited to a special luncheon just for you. Learn more and sign up at northbrookbc.com/grandparentsluncheon ›

Adult Luncheon

September 9 at 10:30am

Join us for our next Adult Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a great time of food and fellowship, plus hear a message from special guest Ben Harrison with a presentation of the History of Cullman. We look forward to seeing you there!

Baptism Sunday

September 14

Interested in baptism and ready to take that next step in your faith journey? Learn more or let us know at northbrookbc.com/baptism ›

Annual Vote

September 14

Church members will vote on the 2025-26 proposed budget (available in the Information Kiosks for review), and the new slate of Deacon nominees:

  • Jacob Calahan

  • Dallas Garrison

  • Jordan King

  • Jimmy Land

  • Jim Powell

  • Coltin Rainwater

  • Justin Ward

Live Sent Week

September 21-28

Live Sent Week is an opportunity to discover how God wants to connect you personally to his mission. The week includes a Kick-off on Sunday with Brett Porter from Send City Toronto, Serve Week projects in our community, the Missions Expo with Acts 1:8 Partners, and a Celebration Service.
 

Serve Week Projects | Sept. 22-27

Live Sent Week includes hands-on Serve Week projects for every age and ability. Step into God’s mission across our community and see how every small step makes a big impact. You can sign up for one or more of the projects here ›

Monday, Sept. 22

  • Foster Family Night, 5:30pm — Provide childcare for foster families during their training meeting.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

  • Nursing Home Staff Care Packages, 10am — Assemble care packages for nursing home staff in the Atrium at Northbrook.

  • The Link (Preteen Serve), 5pm — Preteens serving at The Link.

  • Heritage Park, 5:30pm — Free hotdogs, gospel conversations, and a prayer walk.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

  • Margaret Jean Jones Center, 10am — Games, crafts, and songs with our special needs friends.

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • Welti Elementary, 5pm — Landscaping, pressure washing, and painting. We will need 1-2 people with pressure washers.

  • Heritage Park, 5:30pm — Free hotdogs, gospel conversations, and a prayer walk.

Weekday Project TBD

  • Ramp Construction Team, day and time TBD — Build a wheelchair ramp.

Saturday, Sept. 27

  • Hurricane Creek Park, 8am — Groundskeeping and cleanup.

  • Ave Maria Grotto, 8am — Groundskeeping and cleanup.

  • Ramp Construction Team, 8am — Build a wheelchair ramp.

Learn more and sign up for a project at northbrookbc.com/livesent ›

Marriage Intensive:  Design for Unity in Marriage with Chris & Sophie Corder

Oct. 1 - Nov. 5 (6-week Intensive) + Nov. 7-8 (Weekend Event)

Join us for this 6-week Intensive + weekend event for practical wisdom designed to help your marriage thrive. Together, let’s grow as Kingdom Investors by prioritizing flourishing, Christ-centered marriages designed for unity.

  • Intensive: October 1 - November 5 | 6:30-8pm each night

    • Extended childcare will be available

  • Weekend Event: November 7-8

    • Friday (11/7) - 6-8pm (Dinner provided. Childcare available)

    • Saturday (11/8) - 10am - 5pm (Lunch provided. Limited childcare available)

    • Sunday (11/9) - Chris Corder will preach during the morning Worship service.

    • The weekend event is a part of the intensive. Make sure you're able to commit to both.

  • Cost: $20 per couple (includes intensive and weekend event)

  • This is limited to 20 couples, so make sure to register today.

Join us as we grow in awareness of how and why God designed marriage while considering your unique design as husband or wife within yours to help build relational unity!  Registration is open.

You can sign up at northbrookbc.com/marriage ›
 

Additional Intensives

Oct. 1 - Nov. 5

1) Boldly Go: Equipped to Share Your Faith

Urgency. Clarity. Courage.
This gospel-driven intensive will equip you to step into gospel conversations with boldness, compassion, and confidence—wherever God has placed you. Stop feeling stuck. Start sharing your faith with intentionality.

  • Track Leader: Steven Alldredge

  • Audience: Anyone ready to grow in evangelism


2) Younique: Discovering Your Personal Calling

God made you on purpose. For a purpose.
In this guided self-discovery experience, you’ll walk through tools and conversations that help you uncover your unique design, clarify your calling, and live it out with gospel impact.

  • Track Leader: Dave Wright

  • Audience: Men & women ready to explore personal calling

Sign up for Intensives ›

New Life Groups Spotlight

Life Groups are where discipleship comes to life at Northbrook–where strangers become family, Scripture comes alive, and the mission of Jesus becomes personal. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you to belong, grow, and to bless others. Find your place.

New Groups

  • Men's Life Group with Jason Dockery & Johnny Whitaker. Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30pm at the church. For men of all ages and life stages.

  • Women's Life Group with Jordan Whitlock. Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30pm at the church. For ladies of all ages and life stages.

  • Young Mom's Life Group with Oakleigh Calahan. Tuesdays at 5:30-7pm at the church. 

Get started at northbrookbc.com/life-groups ›

Let’s grow together!

On The Horizon

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

Next Steps