GOD’S GLORY
THROUGH YOUR
GIVING
ISSUE 1 • Jan 2012
ADDAM’S ELEMENTARY SERVE DAY
A NOTE FROM PASTOR WILL You’ve Had Quite a Year Did you have any idea that you
TUESDAY NIGHT JUNIOR HIGH
were going to do so much for God’s kingdom over the last twelve months? By giving to Northwest Church, you’ve played a part in reaching people for Jesus. You’ve supported 260 Sunday services, 25
THE BIG GOD STORY
God On Our Campus God is doing some amazing things in
lead to an increase in
our student ministries. We’re happy to
Sunday attendance and
unique missions organizations,
announce that Ryan Mejia is now our
more volunteers. What
dozens of outreach events, and
college & career pastor and he has
a joy to see God moving
a variety of ministries that help
seen a surge in attendance to our new
in the lives or our kids.
people grow in their relationship
college group on Sunday nights.
with God. Thank you for being a part of all that God has accomplished in 2011. But that’s not all! With our Each One • Reach One theme, we’ve got big dreams, big plans, and a big God who wants to bless our church and community in 2012. So take a moment to catch your
Also, we began offering Spiritual Our junior high and high school groups
Parenting classes to support, equip and
are in great hands with their pastors,
inspire our parents. We believe a child’s
too (Jesse Caron and Dan Chengrian
spiritual growth begins at home.
respectively). Their Tuesday night services maintain a strong number of kids
Led by Denise Cox, Shining Star
(over 150) attending each week to wor-
Preschool is celebrating its 9th year of
ship, hear God’s word and be discipled
providing a Christian-based curriculum
in a small group setting. These students
in our community. This program started
are excited about church, they are invit-
in 2003 with 24 students and now has
ing friends and they are responding to
an enrollment approaching 200. What a
God’s call in their lives.
blessing! Along with the recently added
breath and read some of the highlights from last year. God Bless,
P.S. Use the enclosed envelope to jump start your giving in 2012.
kindergarten class, these children learn 2011 was an exciting year for Children’s
that God loves them and wants to be a
Ministry. Our Ministry Team has been
great part of their life. If you know any-
redesigned and we launched a new
one looking for this type of instruction
action-packed curriculum called Tru.
for their children, Fall enrollment begins
Children hear the word of God from
Monday, March 5th for children ages three
Genesis to Revelation. It’s THE BIG
to Kindergarten. Please call the Shining
GOD STORY! We also remodeled two
Star office at (559) 435-0349 to schedule
classrooms to include state-of-the-art
a tour or ask any questions.
audio & visual equipment. This has all
Fun Facts
FROM 2011
More than 1,000 adults and 150 students participated in small groups & bible studies
God In Our World
700 kids & 350 volunteers
many international missionary programs that we
Lebanon Youth For Christ (YFC) is one of the
were a part of 5 Daze of Fun
2,800 meals were served at Addam’s Elementary during Serve Saturday
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Young people all over the world are hungry for truth. This is especially true in war torn parts of the world like Lebanon where peace always seems tentative.
Since August, 15,429 people have visited our new website www.nwc.org
Through your partnership with Youth for Christ (YFC) many young people have heard and received Christ’s love into their hearts. They are hungry to learn more of God’s truth.
Each week around 200 people attended Celebrate Recovery The Northwest Library offered nearly 7,000 items including books, tapes & DVDs Our Counseling Center provided over 800 sessions for individuals, couples & families Each week 180 kids invaded the campus for AWANA & Studio 56
year as told by missionary Lindy-Ann Masri.
One way they get to grow in their relationship with God is
through summer camp. Last year, YFC Lebanon hosted a camp where young people came to play, worship and learn more about their savior. These young people wanted to understand what God was doing, and many committed themselves to growing in relationship and maturity with Him. Another highlight from this part of the world is the launch of “Project D,” a small group discipleship program. Nearly 50 students came to
the launch and over 40 committed to participating in the 9-month program. We are truly grateful for the prayerful support of Northwest Church and the generous contributions that you make to our ministry. Knowing that we have partners in this work, encourages and strengthens us, enabling us to do much more than we ever could on our own. Thank you.
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On average 1,446 people attended Sunday services each week
support. Here are some highlights from this past
Lindy-Ann Masri
Starting Thurs., March 1 You’ll learn how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest for the future, give like •
13-week video curriculum
never before, and much more! This informa-
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Cost for material $89 per household
tion will change your life.
We provided 384 gifts to children of incarcerated parents through Angel Tree
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Register in the church office
Call 559-435-2200.
Over the year we sang more than 3,000 live worship songs to our SAVIOR
Q: Can I set up recurring giving?
Q: May I use the giving kiosk weekly?
A: Yes. Just click the “secure give” tab on
A: Yes it’s easy and quick to use. If you
our website at www.nwc.org. From there
want some hands-on instruction using the
you’ll be directed to Secure Give where you
kiosk in the Worship Center, just come by
can set up an automatic giving schedule.
the church office during office hours. If you
Once you enter your information, you are
need help using the Secure Give portion of
given the option of a one-time donation or a
our web page, you can also come by the
recurring donation. Select recurring and fol-
office, or call and we will walk you through
low the instructions.
the process.
1,355 Star Bazaar gifts were purchased to raise over $40,000 to support local & international missions
330 Christmas dinners for families in Haiti We bought
112 new-born sleepers were
purchased for the Pregnancy Care Center
Any Questions?
Commonly asked questions about online giving
If you have any questions or need assistance, just call the office at 559-435-2200. Northwest Church • 559-435-2200 • 5415 N. West • Fresno, CA 93711 • www.nwc.org