E-Bulletin October 17th 2025
Thank You for Supporting the Joni and Friends Walk & Roll
A huge thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and prayed for this year's Joni and Friends Walk & Roll! Our NLBC team of 13 walkers helped raise $1300, contributing to an incredible $87,000 total raised at the event!
These funds will provide scholarships for families affected by disability to attend Family Retreats and Marriage Retreats and will also help provide wheelchairs for people in other countries who would otherwise not have access to one.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus and helping bring hope through hardship to individuals and families impacted by disability.
Called To Counsel
Next week, on Thursday Oct. 23rd, we have the privilege of hosting this year's Massachusetts Small Town Summit Conference! The theme this year is "Called to Counsel" and is open to all, not just pastors or counselors. This is focused on encouraging everyone to see their calling and ability to counsel, encourage and disciple one another in the church. It will be a huge blessing to all, and I highly encourage everyone to join! You can find more information and register at https://www.smalltownsummits.com/sts-ma (the cost to register is $25 but if this is a hardship for you, please let Pastor Dan know and we can help!)
With hosting this event at NLBC, we are responsible for providing food and snacks throughout the day. Whether you come to the conference or not, would you be able to help? This could be in the form of drinks, breakfast or afternoon snacks, lunch items that can be refrigerated, heated up or just in a crockpot, desserts, whatever you think! We are expecting upwards of 100 attenders, can you help? Please let Judy Todd know if you are willing!
Ministry Opportunities
We have some areas of service and ministry within the church that need to be filled. Would you pray about how you could help?
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday (10-12-25) totaled $5,586.00. Designated gifts were as follows: $1,575 Sara's Lift, ROM Trip $500, Mike/ Grace ROM $200, Rivers of Mercy $500, and $20 food pantry.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and prayed for this year's Joni and Friends Walk & Roll! Our NLBC team of 13 walkers helped raise $1300, contributing to an incredible $87,000 total raised at the event!
These funds will provide scholarships for families affected by disability to attend Family Retreats and Marriage Retreats and will also help provide wheelchairs for people in other countries who would otherwise not have access to one.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus and helping bring hope through hardship to individuals and families impacted by disability.
Called To Counsel
Next week, on Thursday Oct. 23rd, we have the privilege of hosting this year's Massachusetts Small Town Summit Conference! The theme this year is "Called to Counsel" and is open to all, not just pastors or counselors. This is focused on encouraging everyone to see their calling and ability to counsel, encourage and disciple one another in the church. It will be a huge blessing to all, and I highly encourage everyone to join! You can find more information and register at https://www.smalltownsummits.com/sts-ma (the cost to register is $25 but if this is a hardship for you, please let Pastor Dan know and we can help!)
With hosting this event at NLBC, we are responsible for providing food and snacks throughout the day. Whether you come to the conference or not, would you be able to help? This could be in the form of drinks, breakfast or afternoon snacks, lunch items that can be refrigerated, heated up or just in a crockpot, desserts, whatever you think! We are expecting upwards of 100 attenders, can you help? Please let Judy Todd know if you are willing!
Ministry Opportunities
We have some areas of service and ministry within the church that need to be filled. Would you pray about how you could help?
- Assistant Treasurer: We are looking for an Assistant Treasurer to help with the finances of the church. You must be a member to serve in this role. Please see Derek Postema with any questions about the position.
- Social Committee: We are also looking for anyone interested in serving on the Social Committee. This would involve helping with events including set-up, take down, prep, etc. This role is open to all, please see Judy Todd or Janice Abbott with any questions.
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday (10-12-25) totaled $5,586.00. Designated gifts were as follows: $1,575 Sara's Lift, ROM Trip $500, Mike/ Grace ROM $200, Rivers of Mercy $500, and $20 food pantry.
Our Food pantry has had an increase in clients and we could use help monetarily.
Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Cereal
Snack items
Ketchup
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Frozen Pizzas
Frozen waffles or pancakes
Anything is welcome, but these are the biggest needs.
Thank you to all the people that have donated to the pantry.
The Food Pantry will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-7pm
Donations can be left in the foyer or in the hall outside the Food Pantry
Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Cereal
Snack items
Ketchup
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Frozen Pizzas
Frozen waffles or pancakes
Anything is welcome, but these are the biggest needs.
Thank you to all the people that have donated to the pantry.
The Food Pantry will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-7pm
Donations can be left in the foyer or in the hall outside the Food Pantry
For the beauty of God's creation.
For the love and care we have for one another.
For God's care over us.
Rita Deyo is !!CANCER FREE!!
For the Harvest Festival on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who made it happen.
For the fun and fellowship at Family Night this week. During the game time, we learned that no one there had been pulled over by police in the last three months and that we have quite a few people who skipped a class during their time at school!
For the love and care we have for one another.
For God's care over us.
Rita Deyo is !!CANCER FREE!!
For the Harvest Festival on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who made it happen.
For the fun and fellowship at Family Night this week. During the game time, we learned that no one there had been pulled over by police in the last three months and that we have quite a few people who skipped a class during their time at school!
For our Sunday service and for Pastor Daniel, who will be preaching.
Irene Fariss passed away yesterday morning. Irene was a long time member of NLBC, recently living at a nursing home in Hadley for several years. Pray for the family as they mourn the loss of Irene.
The group from our church is now at Rivers of Mercy. Pray for all the details that need to be done before the Harvest Festival on Saturday. Pray for good interactions between our group members and the kids and staff. Pray that the Harvest Festival on Saturday would bring many unbelievers to Christ after hearing the gospel message.
Those on the trip are: Bob and Linda Jablonski (leaders), Dan and Emily Leonovich, Caleb Hall, Aliyah Bartlett, Molly Howe, David Hartley (Tina LaClaire's nephew), and Devan Walof (David's friend).
For Danielle, who had chemotherapy yesterday.
For everyone who heard the gospel at Sara's funeral and at the Harvest Festival. Seeds have been sown, and we trust God for the growth!
For the "Called to Counsel" conference on October 23.
Our church of the week is Providence Moldovan Baptist Church in Greenfield and their pastor, Simon Placinta. Also pray for the Providence Christian Academy run by the church.
The GO Partner of the week is Lee and Lauren Browning. Pray for Lee's work with the water filtration company in Asia. Pray for Lauren as she takes care of their children, Olivia and Grace.
Irene Fariss passed away yesterday morning. Irene was a long time member of NLBC, recently living at a nursing home in Hadley for several years. Pray for the family as they mourn the loss of Irene.
The group from our church is now at Rivers of Mercy. Pray for all the details that need to be done before the Harvest Festival on Saturday. Pray for good interactions between our group members and the kids and staff. Pray that the Harvest Festival on Saturday would bring many unbelievers to Christ after hearing the gospel message.
Those on the trip are: Bob and Linda Jablonski (leaders), Dan and Emily Leonovich, Caleb Hall, Aliyah Bartlett, Molly Howe, David Hartley (Tina LaClaire's nephew), and Devan Walof (David's friend).
Pray for the ministries of our church and those who are involved in them: the Prayer Chain, the Praise Team, the Food Pantry, KTFL (Keep the Fire Lit - the young adult Bible Study), our Sunday School classes, the children's choir, the Men's Discipleship Group, the Women's Discipleship Group, our Children's Ministries, the ministry to the deaf, the Special Needs Care team and our Youth Group. Be in prayer for other ways that we can have effective outreach in our community.
For our senior members: Jean Willmann, Charlotte Abbott, Edie Field, Fay Bennett, Anna Jean Marsh, Joy Parsons, Bill and Karen Czerwonka.
For those dealing with ongoing health issues: Danielle Buonaugurio, Bob Tidlund, John Burek, Matthew Jackman, John Drumgool, Carl McConchie, Steve Samal, Tina LaClaire, Alison Burek, Shelley Snow, Paul Burek, Ella Bartlett, Lucas Hunting, Charlie Buonaugurio, and Juliana Jackman. Pray for their caregivers as well.For Danielle, who had chemotherapy yesterday.
For everyone who heard the gospel at Sara's funeral and at the Harvest Festival. Seeds have been sown, and we trust God for the growth!
For the "Called to Counsel" conference on October 23.
Our church of the week is Providence Moldovan Baptist Church in Greenfield and their pastor, Simon Placinta. Also pray for the Providence Christian Academy run by the church.
Our ministry focus this week is our Children's Ministry Team. The teachers are teaching the Old Testament. Kris Bartlett is the chair. The team members are Jami Bartlett, Edith Black, Mariah Jackman, Tonia Jackman, and Jessie Sargent. Pray for all of our wonderful teachers and helpers as well.
3 – Kevin Kimball
4 – Ella Bartlett, Grace Stafford
5 – Kris Bartlett, Mo Kimball
8 – Marion Browning
13 - Andrew Clasby
15 – Andrea Garvey
16 – Joshua Leonovich, Barb Pomeroy
18 – Deb Burek
19 – Jami Bartlett
26 – Juliana Jackman
27 – Annette Helgerson, Connor LaFleur
4 – Ella Bartlett, Grace Stafford
5 – Kris Bartlett, Mo Kimball
8 – Marion Browning
13 - Andrew Clasby
15 – Andrea Garvey
16 – Joshua Leonovich, Barb Pomeroy
18 – Deb Burek
19 – Jami Bartlett
26 – Juliana Jackman
27 – Annette Helgerson, Connor LaFleur
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