When Grace Comes to Your House: Let's Get Ready for Sunday Northbrook!

A couple quick things as we head toward the weekend. Our Men’s Breakfast is coming up tomorrow at 8:00am; it’s always a great time for the guys in our church to gather, encourage one another, and grow together. We’re also stepping into Reach Week, which is a simple opportunity for all of us to intentionally engage with our community in a variety of ways, as well as praying for the one person God has placed in our lives who may be far from Him.

Those reminders matter because the heartbeat behind them is the same question we keep coming back to in our SEEN series: who around us needs to encounter Jesus?

This Sunday we’ll look at Luke 19:1–10, where Jesus makes a personal "house call" to one of the most hated men in town, Zacchaeus. Everyone else had written him off as a crooked tax collector. But Jesus stopped, called him by name, and said, "Today it is necessary for me to stay at your house." In that moment we see the heart of the gospel. Jesus doesn’t avoid broken people. He pursues them. Grace finds the worst sinner, floods the emptiest soul, and produces real transformation. Zacchaeus' life was changed not because he cleaned himself up first, but because the grace of Jesus stepped into his home.

Here’s a question to carry with you this week...who in your life might be closer to an encounter with Jesus than you realize?

Come ready to worship, listen, and ask the Lord to use you as a witness of His grace to someone who needs to see Him. 

PS: Lots of opportunities coming up. Make sure to scroll down and see what's happening. Here are a few highlights:

What’s Happening

Reach Week

March 15–21

Live Sent. Engage the Community. Extend Hope.

As Easter approaches, Reach Week is our opportunity to intentionally step into the spaces God has already placed us. From park outreach and block parties to prayer walks and serving foster families, this week is about opening doors, building relationships, and sharing the hope of Jesus with our neighbors.

You don’t have to do everything. Just take one step.

Invite someone. Pray with someone. Start a conversation.

Find your place and sign up today!

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Preschool Play Day at Northbrook

Saturday, March 21 8:30-10:30am in the Student Center 

Moms - bring your birth through preschoolers for a morning of play at Northbrook while you enjoy coffee from the Blooming Barista on us and connection with other moms. Community for you and play for them - we can't wait to see you!

Baptism Sundays coming up

March 15 & 22

Baptism is a public expression of a person’s faith in Christ as Lord and Savior and  admission into the membership of a local church. If you’re ready to publicly declare your new life in Christ through baptism or want to learn more about taking this step, click the button below to get started!

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Celebrate Easter at Northbrook!

Easter reminds us that failure is never the final word.

Join us as we celebrate the hope of the resurrection. Our weekend begins with Good Friday, April 3 at 6:00pm, a reflective service remembering Christ’s sacrifice. Then on Easter Sunday, April 5, gather with us at:

  • 9:00am for Free Brunch, and

  • 10:30am for Worship

Our Easter message concludes the SEEN series with Peter: The Restored Disciple (John 21:15–19)—a powerful reminder that Jesus meets our failure with grace and calls us forward again.

Nursery and Preschool Worship available for infants through Pre-K.

Invite someone and celebrate Easter together.

New Sermon Series in Ecclesiastes

CLEAR: Clarity for Clouded Minds starting April 12

We begin this new five-week series through the book of Ecclesiastes after Easter, exploring how the gospel speaks into seasons of confusion, burnout, loneliness, and restlessness. Discover the clarity and hope only God can give.

Invite someone who may be feeling the weight of life—confusion, burnout, loneliness, or restlessness. Easter and this new series are a great opportunity to open the door for meaningful conversations and introduce friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members to the hope found in Christ.

True North: Discover Your Next Step at Northbrook!

April 12, 19 & 26

True North is a three-week membership orientation designed for anyone interested in learning more about Northbrook—who we are, what we believe, and how you can be a part of the life, mission, and ministry together with us. It’s the perfect way to get a snapshot of life at Northbrook and take your next step in connecting to our church and finding a place to belong.

True North includes two sessions the first two weeks and the third week is True North Connect, an opportunity to try out one of our Life Groups.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • April 12 & 19 | Sessions 1 & 2 | 9:00-10:15 AM | Conference Room (2nd Floor)

  • April 26 | True North Connect – Experience one of our Life Groups!

Sign Up for True North ›

Forward Giving Reminder

As we begin a new month, this is a reminder to start your Forward Initiative pledge giving. Your consistent faithfulness helps move our mission forward. To make giving simple and steady, consider setting up recurring gifts for both Forward and your regular ministry giving. Set up automated giving at northbrookbc.com/giving

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Kingdom Investor Focus

How We Serve with Purpose

At Northbrook, every believer has a role in the mission. God has uniquely gifted each of us to strengthen the church and bless others. Kingdom Investors discover their gifts and faithfully use them to serve where God has placed them.

  • Where might God be inviting you to step in and serve with the gifts He has given you?

On The Horizon

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

  • Good Friday Service | April 3 at 6pm

  • Easter at Northbrook | April 5

  • True North Membership Orientation | April 12, 19 & 26  Register ›

  • Elder Vote | May 3

  • Family (Baby) Dedication | May 10

  • Graduate Recognition & Commissioning Luncheon | May 17

  • Pine Cove City | May 25-29  Sign Up ›

  • VBS26: Kingdom Quest  | June 14-17  Learn More ›

  • Students Summer Camp at the Beach | June 19-22  Sign Up ›

Next Steps