Connect & Service
CONNECT & SERVE 2021
One of the greatest characteristics of the church is the Christian’s genuine love for other Christians. In John 13:35, Jesus states that our love for one another is how the outside world knows that we are followers of Christ: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” That being the case, how can we truly love each other, as Christ describes, if we are not actively connecting with other believers and serving the needs of others? That is what Get Connected at Northpoint is all about.
In past years, “& Serve” would have been attached to the idea of Get Connect, as in Connect & Serve. This year, as we are all too painfully aware, is different: there are very few places where you can connect and even fewer places to serve. Given this reality, our focus in this season is to get you connected with the ministries that are up and running right now and to offer a couple of places to serve. Below, you’ll find a brief description of the various ministries where you can connect and a link to the specific pages on our site where you’ll be able to register. The two service opportunities link you to a contact person.
As more ministries get up and running, and as service opportunities arise, more will be added to this page.
Growth Groups
We believe major life change happens in relationships that are committed to applying the truths of Scripture and living life together. Small groups are not just “another thing” ministry option, but the primary vehicle for discipleship and care within the Northpoint family. Joining a small group is essential to getting “plugged in” at Northpoint.
A Growth Group is a group of 6-16 Christ-followers, couples, and singles, who: meet at least 2-4 times per month; apply the Scriptures together while working through the previous week’s Northpoint sermon or a relevant Christian book; practice the “One Anothers” of scripture, and enjoy doing life together.
Watch the video below learn more from a few of our Growth Group leaders.
We have a variety of groups: mixed ages; young families; and empty-nesters, to name a few, that meet throughout Corona, Riverside, and Trilogy.
The best time to sign up is during our Connect & Serve month of September but you can join any time of year. Click HERE to register.
If you have questions, please contact Michele Balga at 951.734.1335.
Griefshare
GriefShare is a ministry for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Northpoint is hosting a new 14-week session. The gatherings began on Tuesday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the Northpoint Choir Room at the back of the Sanctuary. Anyone is welcome to join at any time. Register HERE or at the door. Scholarships are available. For more information, please get in touch with Mary Williams at 951.415.9022.
Worship Arts
GriefShare is a ministry for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Northpoint is hosting a new 14-week session. The gatherings began on Tuesday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the Northpoint Choir Room at the back of the Sanctuary. Anyone is welcome to join at any time. Register HERE or at the door. Scholarships are available. For more information, please get in touch with Mary Williams at 951.415.9022.
How does this sound?: you helping to run the sound board on Sunday mornings. We’ll train you.
Interested in serving? Please contact John Hildebrandt at jnvnht@yahoo.com.
Do you like serving behind the scenes? What about computers? The members of the Projection Team fit that description. On Sunday mornings during services, we’re behind the smoked glass of the Media Room, at the back of the Worship Center, adjusting the lighting and advancing the slides that show up on the screens that flank the stage.
Interested in serving with us? Please contact Bob Brown at bbrown@northpointcorona.org.
Adult Sunday School Classes
Each Sunday morning, Northpoint offers three Adult Sunday School Classes (Adult Discipleship Groups): Faith & Friendship, Firmly Planted, and Living the Truth. All meet during second service. All are welcome. Stop by and check out a class! Here are the details for each:
10:45 a.m.
Faith & Friendship meets in the Commons – Elder Steve Flood heads this class for those 60 and above. We focus on time in the Word for the purpose of growing in our faith and deepening relationships.
10:45 a.m.
Firmly Planted meets outdoors on the Heritage Patio – Elder Vinoj Zachariah leads this multi-generational gathering in a small-group atmosphere.
11:00 a.m.
Living the Truth meets in Heritage Hall – Elders Woody Armstrong and Craig Hawkins team up to teach this class centering on apologetics and Christian worldview issues. We also take time for prayer and fellowship.
Serve
Care Ministry team that provides care and encouragement to those who are ill, are recovering from an illness or surgery, are homebound, or have a special need. They love to make phone calls, visit in homes, or in the hospital, where they will pray, or read Scripture to those needing care. In some cases, they will even provide communion. This team has a passion to oversee the nurture, care, support, and fellowship of our family.
If you would like to volunteer with this important ministry, please click HERE to complete our online Care Volunteer Card.