Get Ready for Sunday: What Are You Passing On?

We often talk about legacy, but most of the time we mean reputation. Legacy is different. Legacy is what gets passed on, not just what gets remembered. So here’s the question worth slowing down for: what is actually being passed on through your life right now? This matters because every life leaves something behind, whether we’re intentional about it or not.

This Sunday in our FORWARD series, we’ll look at 1 Chronicles 29 and a powerful moment near the end of King David’s life. Before he steps aside, David chooses to move God’s mission forward by pouring out what he’s been given for the sake of those who will come after him. This passage invites us to think beyond the moment we’re living in and consider how God might use our lives, our resources, and our obedience to shape people and purposes far beyond us.

As you prepare your heart this week, reflect on this: if your faith were multiplied into the next generation, what would they inherit from you—comfort or conviction, control or surrender, generosity or fear?

Let’s come ready this Sunday to open our hands, lift our eyes, and ask God to shape a legacy that outlives us.

What’s Happening

FORWARD 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting begins Sunday

January 18–February 7

As we step into the new year, we want to seek the Lord, striving together to cultivate a heart of generosity. We know transformation happens when God’s people humble themselves and seek him. That’s why we’re setting aside the 21 days leading up to Commitment Sunday to pursue him through prayer and fasting.

You can follow along with the 21 Days reading plan in the Forward Journal, in the Rooted Journal, or online at northbrookbc.com/21days ›

Over the next few weeks, we will continue focusing our hearts and minds on the Forward initiative as we prepare to take our next steps forward by faith, on mission, together. 

Midweek Summit on Spiritual Warfare

Join us on Wednesday nights in January 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!

Discover Northbrook in True North

February 8, 15, & 22

True North is the place to learn about the life, mission, and ministry of Northbrook. Sessions 1 and 2 meet at 9:00 am in the conference room on the second-floor.

Interested? Sign up at northbrookbc.com/truenorth ›

True North KIDS

February 22 & March 1 at 9:00 am

True North KIDS gives children the opportunity to walk through the gospel in a kid-friendly, hands-on environment. It will also help them understand the importance of baptism, Lord's Supper, church membership and more!

Register for True North KIDS at northbrookbc.com/truenorthkids ›

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 ›

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.

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 Commitment Sunday | February 8

  • Midweek Intensives [ Mens & Womens + Younique ] | February 4-March 11

  • Adult Luncheon | March 3 at 10:30am

  • Baptism Sunday | March 15

  • REACH Week | March 15-21

Kingdom Investors

 

How We Steward What God Entrusts

At Northbrook, everything we have belongs to the Lord. Time, gifts, resources, and influence are entrusted to us for his purposes. Kingdom Investors live open handed lives, stewarding what God provides for the good of others and the advance of the gospel.

  • What has God entrusted to you right now that he may be inviting you to surrender or leverage more faithfully?

Next Steps