Bulletin January
Membership Class
Are you interested in learning about membership at NLBC? Are you already a member but would like to a refresher or learn more about what it means to be a church member? There will be a 5-week membership class starting January 18th during the Sunday school hour. This class is open to all but only those who have been baptized as believers and are over the age of 12 can become members of NLBC. If you are interested in joining the class please let Dan Sargent know. Thank you!
Joni and Friends New England Family Retreat 2026
Joni and Friends Family Retreats are an incredible opportunity for families affected by disability to rest, connect, and be encouraged in a loving Christian community. These retreats offer meaningful worship, biblical teaching, fun activities for all ages, and built-in support so the whole family can truly enjoy time together. Applications for 2026 Family Retreats will open in January, and spots fill up very quickly!! New England Retreat Dates & Locations: •June 7–11 New England Family Retreat 1 – Adult Week Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, New Hampshire •August 9–13 New England Family Retreat 2 – Kids Week Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, New Hampshire •August 17–21 New England Family Retreat 3 – All-Ages Week Hume New England Monterey, Massachusetts If you have questions or are considering attending, please reach out to Mariah Jackman (413-522-8014) She would love to connect with you, answer any questions, and help you get the information you’ll need when registration opens. To learn more about Joni and Friends Family Retreats, visit: https://joniandfriends.org/family-retreat/information-for-families/
Joy in the Journey – Special Needs Moms Group
Are you a mom of someone with special needs? You’re not alone. Joy in the Journey is a monthly online video chat group where mothers come together to share their burdens, pray, and encourage one another with others who truly understand. Join us as we find hope, strength, and joy together in the journey God has placed before us. For more information or to join, contact Mariah Jackman at 413-522-8014.
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday totaled $3,865.28. Designated gifts were as follows: $220 Food Pantry and $75 Mike/ Grace ROM.
For the year (2025) total monetary giving was $207,028 while our budget was $190,624. In addition to these designated gifts totaled $48,929. Included in this amount was $29,145 for missions, $4,580 for Food Pantry, and $10,872 for Sara's lift. The remainder was for various other designated items. As a church we have been blessed by those who have given monetarily in supporting the church and the various outreaches of NLBC.
Are you interested in learning about membership at NLBC? Are you already a member but would like to a refresher or learn more about what it means to be a church member? There will be a 5-week membership class starting January 18th during the Sunday school hour. This class is open to all but only those who have been baptized as believers and are over the age of 12 can become members of NLBC. If you are interested in joining the class please let Dan Sargent know. Thank you!
Joni and Friends New England Family Retreat 2026
Joni and Friends Family Retreats are an incredible opportunity for families affected by disability to rest, connect, and be encouraged in a loving Christian community. These retreats offer meaningful worship, biblical teaching, fun activities for all ages, and built-in support so the whole family can truly enjoy time together. Applications for 2026 Family Retreats will open in January, and spots fill up very quickly!! New England Retreat Dates & Locations: •June 7–11 New England Family Retreat 1 – Adult Week Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, New Hampshire •August 9–13 New England Family Retreat 2 – Kids Week Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, New Hampshire •August 17–21 New England Family Retreat 3 – All-Ages Week Hume New England Monterey, Massachusetts If you have questions or are considering attending, please reach out to Mariah Jackman (413-522-8014) She would love to connect with you, answer any questions, and help you get the information you’ll need when registration opens. To learn more about Joni and Friends Family Retreats, visit: https://joniandfriends.org/family-retreat/information-for-families/
Joy in the Journey – Special Needs Moms Group
Are you a mom of someone with special needs? You’re not alone. Joy in the Journey is a monthly online video chat group where mothers come together to share their burdens, pray, and encourage one another with others who truly understand. Join us as we find hope, strength, and joy together in the journey God has placed before us. For more information or to join, contact Mariah Jackman at 413-522-8014.
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday totaled $3,865.28. Designated gifts were as follows: $220 Food Pantry and $75 Mike/ Grace ROM.
For the year (2025) total monetary giving was $207,028 while our budget was $190,624. In addition to these designated gifts totaled $48,929. Included in this amount was $29,145 for missions, $4,580 for Food Pantry, and $10,872 for Sara's lift. The remainder was for various other designated items. As a church we have been blessed by those who have given monetarily in supporting the church and the various outreaches of NLBC.
Our Food pantry has had an increase in clients and we could use help monetarily.
Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Dressings
Jelly (Not Grape)
Canned Chicken
Sparkling water
Chunky clam chowder
Canned mixed fruit
Canned pears
Sweetened Applesauce
Gravy
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
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Dressings
Jelly (Not Grape)
Canned Chicken
Sparkling water
Chunky clam chowder
Canned mixed fruit
Canned pears
Sweetened Applesauce
Gravy
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
Happy New Year! Praise God for His provisions through the last year.
That we have eternal life and a home in Heaven.
Danielle had her last chemo treatment on December 30. Rich and Charlie were able to be there with her, and Charlie helped his mom ring the bell!
Pastor McConchie is home recovering from pneumonia and a cellulitis infection in one of his legs.
That we have eternal life and a home in Heaven.
Danielle had her last chemo treatment on December 30. Rich and Charlie were able to be there with her, and Charlie helped his mom ring the bell!
Pastor McConchie is home recovering from pneumonia and a cellulitis infection in one of his legs.
For our Sunday service and Pastor Daniel, who will be preaching.
For Barbara Pomeroy, who has been undergoing chemo treatments and immunotherapy for a recurrence of lung cancer. Her last chemo treatment was December 23. She has a PET scan on January 2. She would appreciate prayer for the anxiety associated with it and for the Lord to calm her spirit as she goes through this journey.
For Pastor David Levendusky who has a cellulitis infection on both his legs. His wife recently had a heart attack, but is home now recovering.
For Connor LaFleur who left on December 31 for Japan. He will be staying there for about a month, meeting with potential places of ministry training for church planting in Tokyo.
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, the Sound Booth Team, 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 the membership class that will be taking place this month.
Our ministry focus this week is the Praise Team. Linda Jablonski (team leader), Jami Bartlett, Tim Black, Jim Browning, Andrew Clasby, David Cobb, Amy Hill, Tim Hunting, Emily and Marina Leonovich, Millie Postema, and Vera Urgina.
Our church of the week is Green River Bible Church, and their pastor Jason Beaman. Jason's wife, Erin, is the Children's Ministry Director.
Our GO Partner of the week is the Springfield Rescue Mission. A recent update from SRM announced that they are running at least $100,000 a month behind what they’re monthly spending is. In 2025, they provided 2 million pounds of food that was distributed to the local community, provided 45 men with Rehabilitation Services, had 12 men graduate from their New Life program, served over 354,000 meals to the local community, and provided 16,716 shelter beds. SRM is an important resource for the homeless and those struggling in the Springfield area.
For Barbara Pomeroy, who has been undergoing chemo treatments and immunotherapy for a recurrence of lung cancer. Her last chemo treatment was December 23. She has a PET scan on January 2. She would appreciate prayer for the anxiety associated with it and for the Lord to calm her spirit as she goes through this journey.
For Pastor David Levendusky who has a cellulitis infection on both his legs. His wife recently had a heart attack, but is home now recovering.
For Connor LaFleur who left on December 31 for Japan. He will be staying there for about a month, meeting with potential places of ministry training for church planting in Tokyo.
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, the Sound Booth Team, 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 the membership class that will be taking place this month.
Our ministry focus this week is the Praise Team. Linda Jablonski (team leader), Jami Bartlett, Tim Black, Jim Browning, Andrew Clasby, David Cobb, Amy Hill, Tim Hunting, Emily and Marina Leonovich, Millie Postema, and Vera Urgina.
Our church of the week is Green River Bible Church, and their pastor Jason Beaman. Jason's wife, Erin, is the Children's Ministry Director.
Our GO Partner of the week is the Springfield Rescue Mission. A recent update from SRM announced that they are running at least $100,000 a month behind what they’re monthly spending is. In 2025, they provided 2 million pounds of food that was distributed to the local community, provided 45 men with Rehabilitation Services, had 12 men graduate from their New Life program, served over 354,000 meals to the local community, and provided 16,716 shelter beds. SRM is an important resource for the homeless and those struggling in the Springfield area.
For our Global Outreach partners:
- Bengali Christian Ministry
- Mike and Grace Stafford
- The Kimballs
- Springfield Rescue Mission
- Rivers of Mercy Children's Home
- PathWay College Outreach Ministries-Santiago and Jackie Olortegui
3 - Bob Tidlund
7 - Dan Leonovich
11 - Emily Brownlee, John Drumgool
13 - Rob Rice
14 - Aliyah Bartlett
15 - Mary Dumas
22 - Andy Howard
23 - Kathy Burek
24 - Matthew Jackman
25 - Glenn Gangne
30 - Rita Deyo
7 - Dan Leonovich
11 - Emily Brownlee, John Drumgool
13 - Rob Rice
14 - Aliyah Bartlett
15 - Mary Dumas
22 - Andy Howard
23 - Kathy Burek
24 - Matthew Jackman
25 - Glenn Gangne
30 - Rita Deyo
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