With a heart burdened for the lost and a deep longing to serve with unwavering faithfulness, Kristen returned from a missions season overseas forever changed.  Feeling the burden of the world's unmet needs, Kristen was ignited with an unwavering passion to share the gospel with those who had never experienced its hope. 

What started as a small yes, the Lord grew into something greater. As a busy parent, Sarah offers what she has, and the Lord is using her time to build something greater. Between navigating the art of naptimes and mastering the occasional meltdown, she makes service a steady heartbeat in the life of her family.

Tim has never been one to merely sit on the sidelines. He takes action, lends a hand, and it doesn’t take long to recognize his warm and humble spirit. Even as a public accountant, his quiet office and endless spreadsheets are a means of connecting with clients. He acts as a problem solver, helping others navigate financial roads they don’t understand. His mind may be filled with numbers, but his heart is for people.

Giving generously is a blessing! A few weeks ago, we shared that our church family was able to respond to a crisis at one of our local partners, World Relief Western New York, with a gift of $75,000.  These funds went to help 212 families with the basic needs of housing, clothing, food, transportation, and health care. Click here to read the whole story, including the testimony of one Christian Venezuelan family who received the help they were promised.

Our church family cares about making Jesus known by strengthening families ending poverty and seeking justice. One of the reasons we love partnering with Compassion International is the way they invest in children and families through the local church!

If you can’t wait for the U.S. Open to start, or if the thought of it makes you want to head out to the golf course yourself, then you’re in luck because Caring Choices, a local non-profit connected with Northridge Outreach, will be hosting a Golf Fore Life tournament on August 16 at Morgan’s Crossing Golf Course.

This past Sunday, Nate talked about the parable of the Good Samaritan and posed this question: do we look out for the next person who needs mercy?

This year, Northridge will be giving $5000 to Malawi through World Relief for disaster restoration after drought and flooding from El Niño.