DIGITAL BULLETIN

THIS SUNDAY AT NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Coffee & Connection | 10:00 AM
Worship Gathering + NKids | 10:30 AM

Come early, grab some coffee, find a friend, and join us as we gather around Jesus together.


MADE FOR MORE

A Journey Through Ephesians

We were made for more—and we were made for each other.

This Sunday is Fall Kickoff at Neighborhood Friends, and we’re beginning a brand-new journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll discover who we are in Christ, what it means to belong to one another, and how God is forming us together for His purposes in the world.

FORMED TOGETHER. SENT TOGETHER.


DIGITAL BULLETIN

YOUR WEEKLY RHYTHM AT NEIGHBORHOOD

Church is more than a Sunday morning gathering. Throughout the week, there are places to connect, grow, pray, serve, and share life together.

SUNDAY

9:00 AM — Adult Lifegroup
NFC Lower Level

10:00 AM — Coffee & Connection

10:30 AM — Worship Gathering + NKids

TUESDAY

6:00 PM — Men’s Lifegroup
Neighborhood Friends Church
Contact: Doug Stooke
dstooke@neighborhoodfriends.org

6:00 PM — Women’s Lifegroup
Hinshaw Home
Contact: Rhonda Hinshaw
rhinshaw@neighborhoodfriends.org

6:30 PM — Neighborhood Young Adults
Various Locations
Contact: Jordan Nockels
jnockels@neighborhoodfriends.org

WEDNESDAY

6:30–8:00 PM — NStudents
Middle & High School Students
Neighborhood Friends Church

Special Bridge Nights and youth events will occasionally replace the regular Wednesday gathering.

THURSDAY

Vintage Friends Lifegroup | 55+
Online

Contact: John Hinshaw
jvhinshaw@gmail.com

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

Whether you’re brand new to Neighborhood Friends or have been here for years, there is a place for you to connect.


THIS SUNDAY — EYES WIDE OPEN

Ephesians 1:15-23

It is possible to look directly at the work of God and still miss it. Hurry, discouragement, familiarity, and disappointment can blur the eyes of our hearts. In Ephesians 1:15–23, Paul prays that believers will know God more deeply and see the hope of His calling, the riches of belonging to His people, and the immeasurable power revealed in the resurrection of Jesus. Sometimes we do not need God to give us something new; we need Him to help us see what He has already given us.

BIG IDEA

Sometimes we don’t need God to give us something new;
we need Him to help us see what He’s already given us.

TAKEAWAY

God, open my eyes to what You are already doing.

BIG IDEA

Before God asks us to do anything for Him, He tells us who we are in Him.


COMING UP AT NFC

September 18–20 — KINDLE RMYM Women’s Retreat
A weekend at Quaker Ridge for women from across Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting.

September 20 — First Wild at Heart Fire Men’s Gathering
Our first fall men’s gathering. A monthly space for men to gather around the fire, build friendships, and pursue a deeper life with God.

October 9–10 — RMYM Meeting for Business
First Friends Church • Colorado Springs

October 23–25 — Faceplant Jr. High Retreat

November — Thanksgiving Neighborhood Outreach

Early December — NFC Women’s Christmas Tea

December 24 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service


FIND YOUR RHYTHM THIS FALL

Fall also means many of our regular ministries are settling back into their weekly rhythms.

NKids • NStudents • Young Adults • Lifegroups • Men • Women

Sunday morning matters—but church is more than what happens for an hour on Sunday.

This fall, find a place to know others and be known.

Neighborhood Friends Church

One Church. Many Homes. For You.

SAVE THE DATE


NStudents THIS FALL

Our middle and high school students gather Wednesdays from 6:30–8:00 PM, with several special events planned throughout the fall.

SEPTEMBER 16

Bridge Night
6:30–8:30 PM
Arvada Covenant Church

The entire youth calendar for the Fall of 2026 is on our website and our app. Keep updated on the go!


KINDLE

RMYM WOMEN’S RETREAT

September 18–20, 2026
Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center

SPARK • FUEL • BLAZE

Women from across Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting are invited to the mountains for KINDLE, an experiential gathering designed to encourage, equip, and rekindle our life with Jesus.

Step away from the normal rhythms of life for a weekend of worship, friendship, spiritual renewal, meaningful conversation, and time in the beauty of God’s creation.

Be encouraged.
Be equipped.
Be set ablaze.

Registration is now open through Eden Anew.


MORE FALL DATES

September 12
Wayne Street’s 90th Birthday Celebration
1:00–3:30 PM | NFC

September 13
NFC Fall Kickoff

September 18–20
RMYM Women’s Retreat

October 9–10
RMYM Meeting for Business
First Friends Church | Colorado Springs

November
Thanksgiving Neighborhood Outreach

Early December
NFC Women’s Christmas Gathering

December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

January / February 2027
Rough Rock Mission Outreach
Chinle, Arizona Area

More details will be shared as each event approaches.


FALL AT NEIGHBORHOOD

This fall, we’re beginning a new journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

MADE FOR MORE

A Journey Through Ephesians

What if there is more to who God has made us to be than we’ve yet discovered?

Ephesians tells the incredible story of what God has done for us in Christ—and what happens when we begin to live from that new identity together.

We are chosen.
We are loved.
We have been made alive.
We have been brought together.
We are being formed.
And we are being sent.

This fall, we won’t simply study Ephesians. We’re going to live in it together.

We’ll read it. Talk about it. Journal through it. Gather around tables. Invest in our kids and students. Serve our neighborhood. And each Sunday, we’ll discover another piece of what it means to become the people Jesus is forming us to be.

And we’re making the journey a little more fun along the way.

Beginning with our Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 13, we’ll have MADE FOR MORE journals available, along with a limited collection of Nalgene bottles available for purchase. Each Sunday of the series will also feature a new collectible sticker inspired by that week’s message in Ephesians, available in person while supplies last.

Come for the journey. Bring your Bible. Bring your journal. Bring your bottle.

There is more to discover.

DISCOVER • BELONG • GROW • LIVE • SENT

One Church • Many Homes • For the Neighborhood.

JUNE 2026 GIVING REPORT

Financial Summary — June 2026

We are grateful for God’s continued provision and the faithful generosity of our church family.

Income (June 2026)
Total Income: $14,198.03

Expenses (June 2026)
Total Expenses: $16,320.30

Net for June 2026
Expenses over Income: $(2,122.27)

This month reflects higher expenses than income. We remain committed to wise stewardship and trust God’s continued provision as we move forward together.

What This Means for Us

June was a full and meaningful month of ministry at Neighborhood Friends Church, with income totaling just over $14,000. At the same time, our expenses exceeded income, resulting in a shortfall of $2,122.

This isn’t cause for alarm—it’s an invitation.

As we move into the summer months, we know that rhythms of attendance and giving can shift, but the ministry of our church continues. God is still at work in our gatherings, our relationships, our kids and students, and in the ways we serve our neighborhood and one another.

This is a moment to stay engaged, to give faithfully, and to continue building what God is doing among us.

Like any healthy church family, we pay attention to where we are and move forward together—with wisdom, trust, and shared responsibility—believing that God will provide as we walk forward in faith.

How You Can Pray

Pray for continued faithfulness and unity as we walk forward together.

Pray for wisdom for our leadership as we steward resources well.

Pray that God would continue to provide and guide our church in this season.

Pray that everything we do would remain centered on Jesus and His mission.

How You Can Participate

Give faithfully – Your generosity fuels ministry, supports leadership, and keeps our church moving forward.

Take a next step – Whether through serving, giving, or simply staying engaged, your presence matters.

Stay encouraged – God has been faithful to NFC, and we trust He will continue to lead us forward.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

YOU CAN GIVE IN MULTIPLE WAYS:

Give by mail:   9889 W. 66th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004

Give Online:   www.neighborhoodfriends.org/give

Give with our App:   download the Neighborhood Friends App in your devices App Store.

GET CONNECTED:

FIND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY | JOIN A LIFEGROUP

NEIGHBORHOOD Lifegroups are small gatherings of approximately 5-15 people who meet in person or online to build relationships, discuss a recent Sunday message, and pray together.

CURRENT LIFEGROUPS

MEN’S LIFEGROUP | Saturday Mornings | 7am | Red Silo Coffee // Leader: Doug Stooke

WOMEN’S LIFEGROUP | Tuesday | 6:15 pm | NFC  // Leader: Rhonda Hinshaw

MEN’S LIFEGROUP | Tuesdays | 6:15 pm | NFC  // Leader: Doug Stooke

ADULT LIFEGROUP | Saturday’s | Various Times and Homes // Leader: Cheri Luciano

YOUNG ADULT LIFEGROUP 18-25 Lifestage | Tuesday’s at 6:30 pm (various locations) // Leader: Jordan Nockels

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT LIFEGROUP all adult lifestages | Sundays at 9 am NFC Lower level // Leader: Carla Bethke

VINTAGE FRIENDS LIFEGROUP 55+ lifestage | Thursdays at 6pm on Zoom // Leader: John Hinshaw

NKIDS Ministry

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each Sunday, your child will learn similar concepts to what is being taught in our adult teaching. Our goal is to bring the message of  Jesus to our kids at a level they can grasp and grow in. The lessons are fun and are taught by committed volunteers who serve Jesus by serving you and your children. We believe your children will love their time in NKids Church each Sunday and will beg you to bring them back!

LEARNING AT THEIR LEVEL

We believe that the gospel is for all ages, and that’s why we are so passionate about teaching kids how the story of Jesus is woven throughout the Bible and helping them understand at their level! In NKids, our Sunday experiences are filled with gospel-centered lessons, engaging times of worship, and fun activities that help them relate and apply the story in their lives.

FAMILY CONNECTION

The primary pastors of your kids’ faith aren’t the NKids volunteers—it’s you! Our goal in NKids is to resource and support families so that the rest of your week can be filled with conversations centered on Jesus and you can feel equipped to disciple your family to be deeply rooted in their faith and excited about Jesus!

BAPTISM & CHILD DEDICATION

Everyone at Neighborhood Friends has a next step in their spiritual journey, and for our NKids, here are two that God could be calling them to:

  • Baptism:

If your child has made a decision to follow Christ, begin a conversation about baptism with one of our NKids team members.

  • Child Dedication: 

If you are interested in having your child dedicated, keep an eye out for our next Child Dedication service! In the meantime, fill out the sign up form below to get on the list for our next dedication gathering.

STAY CONNECTED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS APP

Don’t miss a beat—download our church app today!

  • With the app, you can:

    View the church calendar

    Get text notifications & updates

    Request prayer

    Give easily and securely

It’s the best way to stay in the loop and stay connected with what’s happening at Neighborhood Friends Church!

Download it now in the App Store—just search for Neighborhood Friends Church.

Let’s grow together, stay connected, and make an impact!

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