Worship With Us Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
The Sign of the Virgin
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Mark Ashley
December 14, 2025
December 14 from 4-6 pm
Join us for an evening that brings our whole community together!
- Horse-drawn rides
- Live animals
- Crafts for kids
- Good food
- The joy of lighting a Christmas tree as a community
It’s free, family-friendly, and
open to everyone --
a night to slow down,
enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas, and celebrate the season
with family and friends.
Christmas at Northfield Event Page
Advancing the Gospel Together
B.L.E.s.s. Football challenge
- The Goal Line: Reach 100 BLESS touches by the end of February.
- The Progress: 1 yard = 1 touch. (For practical touch ideas, visit the BLESS Station in the foyer.)
- The Report: Record your touches each week at the BLESS Station.
Let's live on mission and reach the goal together!
This Week's Challenge: Host a cookie exchange.
Upcoming
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Prayer Live @ 7:05
Prayer Live @ 7:05 meets each Wednesday on the NBC Facebook page. Weekly encouragement from God's Word and prayer led by Pastor Mark. Please view the prayer list here.
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The Longest Night
an evening of remembrance
Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
This special evening is designed to allow time and a place to remember loved ones during the Christmas season. “The Longest Night” is held on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, representing the long journey of grief.
We invite all to come and share your support of those remembering loved ones.
If you would like to have a loved one represented in the indoor Luminary Walk, please complete an information packet found at the table in the foyer no later than December 17.
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Christmas Eve candlelight communion service
December 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for this special candlelight service as we sing Christmas carols, enjoy the children gathering to hear a Christmas story, and share together in the celebration of Communion.
June 18-29, 2026
Adult Missions Trip
to Portugal
Purpose:
To assist Ken & Amy Lowe ministering in Portugal.
Who:
A Team of 8 Adults, which includes Ed and Gail. Under 18 years old, only if a parent is also going.
Ministry:
- Assist with English language outreach to children, including help with English, snacks & games at the church
- Possible help in public schools
- Light maintenance projects in the church building
Approximate Cost:
$1,850 per person, which includes:
- Airfare from Cleveland to Lisbon
- Van rental and fuel while in Portugal
- Hotel (based on double occupancy)
- Food
- International medical insurance
Deadline:
Sign up is January 4 to confirm your place on the team, so tickets can be purchased. A $300 deposit would be due at this time with and the balance due by June 1.
Other Information:
- All travelers must have a valid US Passport - no visa or medical requirements.
- Participants must be willing to get a background check (at the churches expense) because of working with children.
Questions?
Contact Ed Lehto at 216-543-0587 or leves801@gmail.com
Anonymous online giving is here!
We're excited to announce this online giving feature! With a simple click, you can now give anonymously. This means you can give to Northfield Baptist Church, but your name and contact information will not be shared with us. Anonymous donations will not appear on your year-end tax statement, but you will have the opportunity to print a receipt at the time of the donation.
To use this feature, just check the "give anonymously" box on the giving page.
CHristmas Greetings
At this time of the year, many share Christmas greetings through the sending and receiving of Christmas cards.
- The letterloft boxes are a good way to distribute Christmas cards to our church family.
- The bulletin board across from the letterloft boxes can be used to share a card with our entire NBC family, as well as enjoy the Christmas cards sent to our church family.
Please enjoy these different ways of sending and receiving the blessings of Christmas.
More Info
Numbers
December 7, 2025
Attendance
10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 203
10:00 a.m. Online Service - 29
Offering
Budget Amount - $14,008.00
General Tithes - $6,871.87
Christmas Offering to Date - $2,350
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