Get Ready for Sunday: Time Is Short—Live Like It - 1 Peter 4:1-11

This Week at Northbrook: April 11, 2025

If Jesus told you He was coming back one year from today, how would that change how you live today? That’s exactly the tension we’re stepping into this Sunday in 1 Peter 4:1–11, where Peter says plainly: “The end of all things is near.”

This isn’t a scare tactic—it’s a spiritual wake-up call. Peter’s not telling us to fear—he’s calling us to focus. To live like people who believe Jesus really is coming back. That means embracing the cross daily, enduring opposition with grit, praying like it matters, loving people relentlessly, and actually using your life and your gifts to serve others.

No more drifting. No more excuses. If you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or spiritually asleep—this is your chance to re-center. Let God reset your priorities, deepen your love, and fire up your faith. Don't you want that?

Ask yourself: If I truly believed the end was near… what would I change today?

Let’s get ready—together. Can’t wait to worship with you.

What’s Happening

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting is underway!

We’re in the middle of a powerful season of seeking God together as a church. It’s not too late to jump in and set aside time to pray, fast, and prepare your heart for resurrection joy.

Here’s what’s happening this week:

  1. Week 3 (April 13-19): Pray as a church — join us for prayer & worship, Monday-Friday at 6am during Holy Week (in person or online).

Let’s continue to seek the Lord together! Signup and let us know at northbrookbc.com/21days

Easter at Northbrook | April 20

Experience Easter at Northbrook with us as we celebrate the risen Lord together in worship and fellowship. 

What's Happening:

Friday, April 18

  • 5:00 pm: Good Friday Service (Lord's Supper to be served)

Sunday, April 20

  • 9:00 am: Free Easter Brunch (No Life Groups)

  • 9:00-10:15 am: Family Easter Experience: a self-guided experience of the Easter story for kids, families, and everyone else.

  • 10:30 am: Worship - Activities also available for Nursery through 4th grade.

Learn more at northbrookbc.com/easter ›

True North | April 27, May 4 & 11

True North is the place to learn more about the life, mission, and ministry of Northbrook. The first two weeks include sessions about Northbrook, followed by True North Connect in the third week—an opportunity to visit a Life Group and experience community firsthand. Here’s the schedule:

  • April 27 & May 4 | Sessions 1 & 2 | 12pm in the Fireside room (Lunch and childcare provided)

  • May 11 | True North Connect – Experience one of our Life Groups!

Learn more and register at northbrookbc.com/truenorth

Kids Expedition - Session 2 Kicks of April 2!

We’re hitting the trail again for Session 2 of Kids Expedition, and it’s going to be another adventure! Kids (K–4th grade) will explore faith and fun through hands-on tracks designed to grow their walk with Jesus.

Choose a new track this session (different from Session 1):

  • God and Science – Discovering God’s good creation

  • Jesus and the World – A missions-focused adventure

  • Art Studio – Creatively memorizing God’s Word

Spots fill quickly—Register Now

Draw Near - Midweek Summit series on prayer, starting April 9

Join us for Draw Near, a 5-week series on prayer for Midweek Summit on Wednesdays starting April 9. Discover the beauty of drawing close to God and growing deeper in your walk with Him.

Family Dedication | May 11

Family Dedication is a chance to publicly declare your commitment to raising your child to know and love Jesus and to help them grow in the grace and knowledge of God. If you’re interested in taking part of Family Dedication, you can sign up at northbrookbc.com/familydedication

ON THE HORIZON

Ministry events and opportunities coming up over the next three months. Save these dates:

  • Senior Adult Revival | May 12-14 with Joe McKeever (preacher) and Chuck Johnston (worship leader)

  • Graduate Recognition and Commissioning Luncheon | May 18

  • Church-wide Picnic | May 21

  • Vacation Bible School | June 1-4

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