Get Ready for Sunday: "But Now..." - Read Romans 3:9-26

Hey Northbrook Family & Friends!

I hope you’ve had a good week so far. I’m really looking forward to being together again this Sunday. There'll be a lot of excitement around campus this week as Pine Cove City gets ready to kick off Monday. Over the next week, our church will be filled with kids laughing, learning, singing loudly, and hearing the gospel again and again. That’s a gift.

As you think about camp this week, I want to encourage you to pray intentionally. Pray for the kids coming through our doors, that the Lord would soften hearts early and draw many of them to Christ. And pray for the Pine Cove counselors as well, as they pour themselves out leading, loving, and investing in our kids. Pray God would strengthen them, protect them, and use them powerfully this week.

And honestly, that kind of prayer matters because underneath all the noise and busyness of life, every person is carrying a deeper need than we often realize. Most people spend their lives trying to prove themselves, fix themselves, distract themselves, or justify themselves. We know something is broken, but we don’t know how to fix it. And the harder we try to clean ourselves up apart from God, the heavier life becomes.

This Sunday in Romans 3:9–26, we come to one of the most hope-filled turns in all of Scripture. After exposing the depth of our guilt and sin, Paul points us to the only true hope we have—Jesus Christ. The law can expose what’s broken in us, but it cannot heal us. Jesus did what the law was never designed to do. He took our place, satisfied the wrath we deserved, and now offers us His righteousness as a gift of grace.

So here’s a question worth wrestling with this week...what are you trusting—the thing you instinctively turn to—to make you right, whole, or enough?

Let’s come ready to worship deeply, listen carefully, and rest again in the good news of the gospel.

What's Happening

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! 

Introducing Preteen Week!

5th & 6th graders we're planning a special week for you too! Register so we know you're coming—and get ready for Preteen Week! Look for the Preteen Week! option on the registration form.

Register for VBS and Preteen Week ›

 

Be Part of VBS This Year!

VBS is one of the greatest opportunities to help point kids to Jesus and invest in the next generation. Whether welcoming families, leading a group, helping with games, snacks, or behind-the-scenes support, there’s a place for you to serve this week. Sign up to volunteer and invest in our kids ›

Elder Council Update

We’re excited to share that Jason Dockery has been affirmed to serve as an Elder. Please join us in praying daily for our Elder Council as they continue providing spiritual leadership and care for our church family.

Caring Center Open House

June 10

One of the beautiful ways our church family helps care for people in our community is through the ministry of the Caring Center, and we’re excited to celebrate the completion of the renovated facility together.

Join us on Wednesday, June 10, for a special Caring Center Open House. Walk-through tours of the renovated building will begin at 6pm, followed by a brief celebration service at 7pm as we thank God for His faithfulness and pray over the continued ministry that will take place there in the days ahead. Overflow parking will be available at the Fairgrounds, and shuttle service will be provided.

We’d love for you to come celebrate this meaningful moment with us.

Deacon Nominations

June 7 & 14

We will receive deacon nominations during the first two weeks of June. Please prayerfully consider those who reflect the biblical qualifications for this role. The list of men who meet the minimum requirements to be nominated will be available this week.

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.

Learn More & Get Started ›

Kingdom Investor Focus

How We Encourage One Another

At Northbrook, encouragement is more than kindness—it is a way we help each other keep following Jesus. God uses timely words, faithful presence, and gospel reminders to strengthen weary hearts. Kingdom Investors look for opportunities to build others up intentionally.

  • Who in your life may need encouragement, truth, or prayer from you this week?

On The Horizon

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

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

  • May 27 | Students Summer Kick Off at Ingle Park (5-7pm)

  • June 3 | Preschool Water Day, 9-11am

  • June 3 | Preteen Midweek Study, 5-7:30pm (no dinner)

  • June 14-17 | KingdomQuest VBS + Preteen Week

  • June 19-22 | Student Summer Camp  Sign Up ›

  • June 28 | Kids Swim & Pizza Party, 5-7pm

  • July 12 | Popsicles in the Park, 6pm (Ingle Park)

  • July 15-19 | Atlanta Mission Trip

  • July 22 | City Play Littles for Preschool, 8:30-10:30am

  • July 31 | August 1 "The Weekend" for Preteens

  • August 5 | Students End of Summer Party "Midweek Style"

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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Next Steps