Get Ready for Sunday: Trusting God When Seasons Change

Happy Saturday! I hope you’ve had a good week. I’m really looking forward to being together again this Sunday. There’s something refreshing about gathering with your church family, singing together, opening God’s Word, and being reminded we don’t walk through life alone. Also, a quick update from the Elder Council: they are recommending Jason Dockery to serve as an elder. The congregation will vote on May 17. Please join us in praying for Jason, our current elders, and for the Lord’s continued leadership over Northbrook.

And that reminder of God’s leadership is timely, because life often moves through seasons we didn’t expect and can’t control. Some seasons are joyful and full of momentum. Others are heavy, confusing, or nothing like what we would've chosen. Which raises an honest question, when life shifts unexpectedly, can God still be trusted there too?

Tomorrow, we’ll be in Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 as part of our CLEAR series. It’s a familiar passage, but far deeper than many realize. "The Preacher" reminds us that every season of life is under the sovereign hand of God. Birth and death, laughter and tears, planting and uprooting, waiting and moving forward, none of it is random.

This passage doesn’t promise easy answers, but it does give solid ground. Since God controls all of time, we can trust Him with all of ours. Even when we don’t understand what He's doing, we can know He's doing something wise, purposeful, and lasting.

Here’s a question to reflect on this coming week...what season of life are you resisting right now that God may be using to shape you?

Let’s come ready to worship with open hands, steady hearts, and renewed trust in the God who holds every season. 

What's Happening

Family Dedication Sunday

May 10

Family Dedication is a special opportunity to publicly commit to raising your child to know and love Jesus. Reserve your child’s place by May 4. Contact Katie Bentley or follow the link below to register.

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Graduate Recognition Sunday

May 17

Join us as we celebrate our graduates and pray over their next steps. Graduates will be recognized during worship, followed by a luncheon and commissioning in the Atrium. Reserve your graduate’s place by May 11. Contact Jeremy for more information or follow the link below to register.

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Vacation Bible School: KingdomQuest

June 14-17

Join us for Kingdom Quest: An Epic Journey to Discover God’s Kingdom for 4-year-olds through 4th grade, nightly from 6-8pm. Kids will enjoy four fun-filled nights of stories, games, worship, and discovery as they learn to follow Jesus, the Light of the world. A free dinner will be served nightly at 5:30pm. All abilities welcome! 

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Volunteer for VBS

June 14-17

VBS is just around the corner and we need your help! If you are interested in being on the Decoration team or a Rotation leader (crafts, missions, recreation) please email katie@northbrookbc.com. If you're not sure where to serve but want to be a part, click on the button below.

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Find Your Place to Serve

God has uniquely wired and gifted you for a purpose—and there’s a place for you to use those gifts at Northbrook. Whether you’re ready to jump in or just exploring where you might fit, we’d love to help you take your next step.

Start by taking our “Discovering Your Fit” assessment. It’s a simple way to identify how God has shaped you and where you can best serve.

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Moving Forward Together

We’re grateful for the continued momentum of the Forward Initiative—renovations at the Caring Center are underway! Thank you for your faithful giving. As we move ahead, consider automating your giving, keep praying, and let’s continue pressing forward—by faith, on mission, together.

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Kingdom Investor Focus

How We Live with Eternal Perspective

At Northbrook, this present life is not the whole story. When eternity shapes our priorities, we hold earthly things loosely and invest in what lasts. Kingdom Investors live today in light of forever.

  • What are you giving your best energy to right now, and will it matter in eternity?

On The Horizon

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

  • Elder Vote | May 17 › Elder Council recommends Jason Dockery

  • Members' Meeting + Prayer Service | Midweek - May 13 at 6:30pm

  • Church Picnic | May 20

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

  • Deacon Nominations | June 7 & 14

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

Next Steps