Get Ready for Sunday: Finding Comfort When Obedience Is Hard

This Week at Northbrook: April 4

Have you ever wondered why life feels so hard even when you’re doing the right thing? This Sunday, Pastor Keith will be diving into 1 Peter 3:13–22, where Peter reminds us that faithfulness to Jesus doesn’t always lead to the easy life—but it always leads to hope.

When obedience is costly, Jesus shines brightest. Through suffering, your character grows, your testimony deepens, and your trust in Christ is refined. And here’s the good news: our victory is already won. Jesus is alive, reigning, and in full control.

As you prepare for Sunday, ask yourself, "What if my hardest season is the very place Jesus wants to shine the brightest?"

What's Happening at Northbrook

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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:

  1. Week 1 (March 30-April 5): Seek God personally — set aside one hour a day to be with Him, using the 21-day guide.

  2. Week 2 (April 6-12): Pray together — Life Groups will gather for a focused hour of prayer on Sunday or Wednesday.

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

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

Serve Day: Life Groups—let's serve together!

Sunday, April 6  |  12:30-3:00 PM

Instructions for Serve Day

  • If you signed up for Serve Day, you should have received your assignment by email. If not, you can sign up here and we'll get you in the right spot or simply stop by the Serve Day Registration table on Sunday to get your assignment.

  • Pick up your BLUE Serve Day shirt in the Atrium before or after the service.

  • Site Leaders will receive a GOLD shirt.

  • After the worship service, grab your sack lunch and head straight to your site.

  • We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will communicate any updates if needed.

There's still time to signup at northbrookbc.com/serveday

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.

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 ›

Living On Mission in Las Vegas

Pray for our volunteer missions team as they go in ministry with our Acts 1:8 partner, Favor City, in Las Vegas, Nevada this week (April 3-7).

On The Horizon

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

  • True North | April 27 & May 4

  • Family Dedication | May 11 - learn more ›

  • Senior Adult Revival | May 12-14

  • Graduate Recognition and Commissioning Luncheon | May 18

  • Church-wide Picnic | May 21

  • Vacation Bible School | June 1-4

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