Weekly Update for the week of August 10th, 2026
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
August 16
Preacher: Pastor Alan Pysar
Message: Outreach Rivals: Riots vs Revival (Part 11)
Worship Leader: Pastor Alan
Singers: Margaret, Tarrie, Sean, Robyn
Sound: Catherine
PowerPoint: Hussein
PRAYER REQUEST
Please join us in praying for Pastor Catherine, who is currently recovering from pneumonia.
We're asking God for her full and complete recovery, and covering her in prayer during this time.
Remember to bring and share food for our Loaves & Fishes Summer Bring and Share Brunch that starts directly after the morning service.
Everyone plays a part — and that's what makes it beautiful.
We ask that everyone who enjoys the meal also helps in one of these ways:
- Bring something (even one small item helps!)
- Help set up (arrive a few minutes early)
- Help clean up (stay a few minutes after)
A gentle note: we've noticed that fewer items are being brought to share lately, which has meant dipping into church funds for last-minute food. We're so grateful to everyone who already contributes so faithfully! To help keep this fellowship going strong, we're looking at moving to a simple weekly rotation — 2 or 3 people responsible for providing, setting up, and cleaning up the meal each week. We'll share more details soon.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work this out together.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
Eleanor Whittaker – August 15
Kevin McGinnis – August 23
Pastor Catherine Pysar – August 26
Pastor Alan Pysar – August 31
UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES
The Leathems – August 23
A MONTH OF LISTENING
God Is Ready to Speak to Those Who Are Willing to Listen
Pastor Alan shared a message on Sunday, August 2nd, based on Acts 15: God is ready to speak to those who are willing to listen. He handed out a form outlining 5 different ways the Lord speaks to His people, with supporting scriptures for each point, along with 3 prayer focuses for the church to be praying — hopefully daily — throughout the month of August.
Pastor Alan invites everyone who was there that morning, and those joining online, to partner with NHC in praying daily for these important needs for our church. He's also asking everyone to write down all the ways the Lord speaks to them throughout the month, and be willing to share this with Catherine and himself at the end of August. All the replies will then be gathered and shared with the whole church.
5 Ways God Speaks to Those Who Are Willing to Listen:
- Through Acts of God
Psalm 29:3-11; Romans 1:20 - Through the Voices of Trusted Servants
Acts 15:28; Proverbs 11:14 - Through His Word
Psalm 119:105; John 5:39 - Through His Holy Spirit
John 16:12-14; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 - Through Divine Revelation
2 Corinthians 12:1-4; Revelation 1:10-11
Application: Praying Together Through August
We're inviting everyone at NHC to pray throughout the month — for God to speak to you in any of the above 5 ways, and specifically:
- For God's direction for NHC for this coming year in terms of outreach events
- For wisdom and unity for the NHC Council and Leadership Team concerning financial decisions
- For an increase in membership and in tithes and offerings, to help meet our increasing mortgage and other expenses
HEALING PATHWAYS WELLNESS INITIATIVE
Dr. Martina Tillotson continues to lead exciting new work through the Healing Pathways Wellness Initiative — and she'd love for you to be part of it! Follow her on social media to stay in the loop on upcoming events, new projects, and courses as they launch.
Facebook: facebook.com/martina.keast
Contact: Dr. Martina Tillotson, EXAP — Director, Healing Pathways Wellness Initiative
780-270-2158
martinatillotson@