Get Ready for Sunday: Free to Fight

What a joy it’s been to watch God at work during VBS over the past several days. We saw record attendance, several children place their faith in Jesus, and countless opportunities to share the hope of the gospel with families across our community. Thank you to every volunteer who served, prayed, decorated, taught, greeted, cooked, cleaned, encouraged, and invested in the next generation. VBS simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Today our students and leaders are heading to camp. Please pray for safe travel, meaningful friendships, spiritual growth, and most importantly, for hearts to be drawn closer to Jesus. Some of the most significant spiritual moments in a young person’s life happen during weeks like this.

Watching both VBS and camp reminds me of something we all know is true, following Jesus is about more than making a decision. It’s about living a transformed life. And that’s where many believers quietly struggle. We know we’ve been forgiven. We believe God loves us. But sometimes we wonder why the battle against sin still feels so real. Why do old temptations keep showing up? Why does obedience sometimes feel like a fight?

This Sunday in Romans 6:1-14, we’ll discover that God’s grace was never meant to make us comfortable with sin. Grace doesn’t just pardon us. It changes us. Because we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection, we are no longer powerless. We are free to fight.

So here’s a question worth considering, are you fighting sin as someone trying to earn God’s approval, or as someone who already has it through Christ?

Let’s come ready to worship, to be encouraged, and to remember that the same Savior who forgives our sin also empowers us to overcome it.

What's Happening

Summer Ice Cream Fellowship

July 8 at 6pm

Join us for a sweet evening of ice cream, toppings, and fellowship! Let us know what ice cream or toppings you’ll bring to share. Please have your items at the church by 5:15pm.

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Adult Luncheon

July 7 at 10:30 AM

Pull up a chair and join us for good food, great company, and a wonderful time of fellowship and music with special guests Chuck Johnston, Morrow Doss, and friends of the FBC Bluegrass Boys. We’d love to see you there!

Discover Northbrook at True North

August 9, 16, & 23

New to Northbrook or looking to get more connected? True North is the best place to learn about our mission, meet others, and discover your next step. Sign up at northbrookbc.com/truenorth

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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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Kingdom Investor Focus

How We Persevere Through Trials

At Northbrook, hardship is not a detour from spiritual growth but often one of God’s primary tools for it. He uses trials to deepen our trust, refine our faith, and draw us closer to Himself. Kingdom Investors endure with hope, knowing God is at work even in difficult seasons.

  • How might God be using a current challenge to grow your faith and dependence on Him?

On The Horizon

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

  • 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