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THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT - March 19th- March 25th
COMPARISON
Our culture constantly pushes us to measure ourselves in the light of everyone else. Yet, Jesus is clear that the only measurement we need is God’s love for us and how He sees us, His precious creation.

Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; the one who had also leaned back on His breast at supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?”

Peter therefore seeing him said to Jesus, “Lord, and what about this man?”Jesus said to him, “If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.”
John 21:20-22

It is a great temptation to look around and ask ourselves, “How am I doing?” I find that the internet has picked up on my age and I am bombarded with articles or ads about retirees - how much money they are living on, how healthy they are, what vacations they are taking, what they do with their time, how involved or not they are with their children and grandchildren, etc. The list goes on, as if all that should impact my own thoughts about where I am at. The same is true I know about every age group. We endlessly compare ourselves. And as Christians we compare our faith and walk with God to those around us, as if what God is doing in their life has something to do with us.

The uniqueness of every single relationship with our Savior is astounding. Only God knows everything about us - how He made us and how our life experiences have molded us into who we are. He knows clearly the personal battles we have fought or are fighting. He knows the victories and the joys we have experienced. He is the only One qualified to guide each of us and to show us the path forward in light of the dreams He has for us.

Oh, Lord, by your mercy may I look only to You for my being in this world. May your vision of who I am and who I am becoming be guided solely by You. Help me to ignore or dismiss the noise of the world and focus on my calling in You. Thank you, God.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
In a world that constantly pushes us to compare, help us to rest in the truth that we are seen, known, and loved by You. Teach us to fix our eyes on You alone, trusting in Your perfect plan for our lives. Quiet the noise of the world and remind us that our worth is found not in the opinions of others, but in Your unfailing love. May we walk faithfully in the path You have set before us, following You with trust and confidence.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Submitted by Jann Stimac
Lent Devotional 2025

WHAT TO EXPECT

True North Youth Choir
Our youth choir, True North, will be performing this Sunday. Don't miss this special opportunity to experience the energy and spirit they bring to our service
Youth Presentation
This Sunday, join us for an inspiring presentation as our youth share their experiences from a recent project they undertook to support Fishline. Discover the creativity and dedication behind their efforts, and see how they're contributing to our community.
Prayer Partners
After Sunday service, Prayer Partners will be available at the front right-hand corner of the sanctuary. They are here to offer you a listening ear and spiritual guidance. Don't hesitate to approach them for support and encouragement.

announcements

Please note: This list is updated every Friday.
Men's Breakfast, Saturday, April 5, 8am The Men’s Breakfast group meets on Saturday, April 5 at 8am. Please join us as we enjoy prayer and conversation mixed with the smell of coffee and bacon. Contact Tom Curran at tom@np-church.org with questions.

Do you volunteer with Children's Ministry or Youth Ministry at North Point Church? Have you helped with things like Sunday School, Jesus Food (North Kitsap High School Lunches), Vacation Bible School, etc.? If so - Anna will be working over the next few weeks to get Background Checks and Child Safety Training up to date, so you may receive an email if we need any updated information! If you have questions about whether you have the Background Check or Child Safety Training on file or if you'd like to begin volunteering in an area of ministry with children or youth, please let Anna know (anna@np-church.org) and she will follow up with you. Thank you so much for your patience and help as we get all of our volunteers back up to date!

NPC Youth Group Meets on Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm Join friends, enjoy games and have a meal, together with our youth group. We meet at The Next Door Youth Center. on Mondays, from 5:30pm to 7pm. Students 6th to 12th grade are all welcome. Please contact Anna at anna@np-church.org to let her know you are coming or to ask questions!

Prayer Partners Needed God calls everyone to pray for their brothers and sisters in Christ. This is a gift they give to both themselves and the person they are praying for. If anyone feels God's nudge to pray out loud for others in the safety of a small group, we ask that you consider joining our Prayer Ministry team in this important role. Please reach out to Robin Kochanski via email at essiegirl@wavecable.com or call 360-790-0392 with any questions.

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors—a Lenten Food Drive Starting Ash Wednesday, we will be hosting a food drive for Fishline. We will be collecting the ingredients for easy to assemble meal kits for families that visit the food bank. Please pick up one or two recipe cards in the foyer and return the items in a grocery bag before Easter. These can be dropped off in the red wagon in the foyer. This initiative is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and support those in need within our community. Please email Michael Perkins with any questions at mkperk0001@gmail.com.

Easter Candy Needed! Now until April 6 Basket in Foyer We are in need of Easter candy to fill eggs for the egg hunt on Palm Sunday. Please bring your donation on Sundays or during the week and drop off in the basket in the foyer. Contact the office at alane@np-church.org if you need to bring the candy in during the week.

NK High School Lunches/Jesus Food, Spring Dates Our NK High School Student Lunch, lovingly dubbed "Jesus Food" by the kids, is returning to North Point! The 2025 spring lunch dates are:  April 21, May 5, May 19, and June 2. Please contact Jill Godschall (jillg9062@gmail.com) with any questions. 

NKHS Student Lunch Volunteer Training Join us for the Jesus Food Volunteer Information Session on Thursday, April 3, from 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Next Door Youth Center. Whether you're a new or returning volunteer, come learn more about "Jesus Food" and how you can help. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and receive necessary training. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Godschall (jillg9062@gmail.com) with any questions.

Financial Peace University, Begins April 23, Classroom 2 North Point will be hosting a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Course that will meet for 9 weeks in Classroom 2. The class will begin on Wednesday, April 23, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Ramsey Solutions provides biblically based, commonsense education and empowerment that gives hope to everyone in every walk of life. Total costs for registration and course materials will be $85; scholarships are available. If you have any questions about the course please contact info@np-church.org.

Church Directory You can access the Online Church Directory by visiting https://bit.ly/npcdirectory. Enter your email address and choose “First Time Signing In? Create Login.” If you submitted your email address as part of your listing, you should be able to create a login. You can only sign In If you are included In the directory.Once you are logged In, you can submit changes to your listing and updated photos. These submissions will be sent for approval. If you are not listed but would like to be included, please email Info@np-church.org with your information.

North Point is Hiring: Piano Accompanist Please visit our website at https://northpointpoulsbo.org/employment-opportunities for this job description and for instructions on how to apply. Email jobs@np-church.org with questions.

Important Reminder about Parking The parking lot across the street at the high school is available for overflow parking on Sunday mornings. This frees up parking for our new guests and those with mobility issues.

LEARN & SERVE

Sunday School Teachers We are looking for Sunday School teachers to join our weekly rotation! If you love kids, are creative, and have a passion for children's ministry (or want to learn!), we need you! All grade levels are available. Contact Angel at angel@np-church.org.

Visitor Team in Need of Volunteers We are in need volunteers for our visitor team. This team Includes greeters, people to pass out bulletins, seating ushers, and offering ushers. Our schedule Is very flexible! Please email alane@np-church.org.

For the complete list of Learn & Serve opportunities at North Point, click HERE.
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