John Maggard

Hey NMC Family,

Executive Pastor

Happy February! I hope your 2023 is off to a great start. Every year in February, I am reminded of one of the many things God had done through this congregation at North Metro Church and our B Missed campaign. The pastors say all the time how obedient this church is when it comes to generosity and giving, and this month is the anniversary of one of the greatest examples of that at NMC.

When we launched the B Missed campaign in 2011, Rob broke everything down into three categories: things we MUST do, like payoff debt; things we SHOULD do, like fund ministry and take care of our building; and things we COULD do like give crazy amounts of money away or launch ministries and plant churches. Being in my position at the time, I had no idea how we could ever make it to the COULD do stage, let alone the MUST do stage. But God had plans! The B Missed campaign was centered around the question of what would happen to the area, the state, the country, and the world if North Metro Church ceased to exist. See, at that time, that was a reality. NMC was in a position where our loan was coming due amidst the toughest economic times we had seen, and we had no idea how we could afford our new loan payment or even cover our expenses. Rob sensed God saying that we would raise enough money to make the payments and telling us to pay the loan off completely. As the financial guy at NMC, I did not have this button on my calculator - it simply didn't compute!

But, as most of you know, through the plan of "praying our guts out and being fully dependent on the Lord," the church paid the debt off in February of 2015. To zero - not a portion, not paid ahead - to nothing, nada, zilch. To this day, we remain and plan to remain a debt-free church. This month is the anniversary of that amazing example of the Lord's faithfulness and you people's crazy generosity. This is a special anniversary in our church's history and a personal reminder to me that God's math is different. I love this story, and if you want to hear more, ask me - but pack a lunch.

Honored to serve this church,

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Groups

At NMC, we genuinely believe that we are better together. For that reason, we want everyone to circle up with others in a group. We have three different types of groups that you can join. They include Connection Groups that meet over shared interests such as hiking, board games, or movies; Community Groups that meet for fellowship, prayer, and study of the Bible; and Care Groups that assist anyone walking through difficulty or life transition. If you want to join a Connection Group, Community Group, Care Group, or even start your own group, then check out northmetro.org/groups.

Tablesetters

When we serve others, we set the table for them to experience the grace of God. That’s why around here, we call our volunteers Tablesetters. Our goal is for everyone to experience the joy of serving others as a Tablesetter and serve somewhere within our church. Regardless of your schedule, experience, or gifting, there’s a fulfilling place for you to serve here! Visit northmetro.org/serve to browse opportunities and take the next step to serve.

Prayer

Prayer is powerful. It's one of the most important things we can do as a church. Our staff and leadership would love to come alongside you, fight for you in whatever difficulty you may be experiencing, and celebrate any answered prayers! To share your prayer requests, visit northmetro.org/prayer.

Merge

Strong, healthy marriages start long before the wedding. To build a marriage that lasts and gets off to a great start, we encourage all engaged couples to participate in Merge, our premarital discipleship class. Merge class is available to those who regularly attend NMC and are already engaged. The next session will be Wednesdays, March 8, 15, & 22, from 6:00-9:00pm.

RE|ENGAGE

re|engage is a marriage enrichment ministry designed for couples ready to invest time and energy into building a stronger marriage. Through a mix of large-group teaching and small-group discussion, you and your spouse are challenged and encouraged with practical ways to apply the gospel of Jesus to your marriage. Couples are discipled and equipped to grow in their walk with Christ and their marriages by studying and applying biblical principles within a small group structure. We offer re|engage twice a year, beginning in August and January.

Divorce Care

Divorce Care is a mix of support and learning for those currently separated or divorced. We understand that divorce can be one of life's most painful trials, and while God hates divorce, He doesn't hate divorced people. Our Divorce Care ministry is led by individuals who understand what you're experiencing and will support you as you move forward. Through Divorce Care, you will learn how to deal with the heartache of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.