Sunday Bulletin
November 2nd, 2025
Announcements
LINK TREE
We know it’s hard to keep track of all the links to the various things happening at NMPC. For your convenience, we have created linktr.ee to house all of our important links. Be sure to visit linktr.ee/nmpc to check them out!
We know it’s hard to keep track of all the links to the various things happening at NMPC. For your convenience, we have created linktr.ee to house all of our important links. Be sure to visit linktr.ee/nmpc to check them out!
2025 Fall Retreat - Registration Before Deadline [11/2]
11/7 - 11/9
nmpc.link/retreat
Don't forget to register for the NMPC Fall Retreat, taking place November 7-9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Princeton, NJ. This will be a wonderful time for individuals and families to come together for spiritual growth, fellowship, and renewal.
Registration is OPEN so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Register at nmpc.link/retreat - We look forward to seeing you there!
Regular Registration Deadline: 11/2
Family Room - $350
Single - Full Room - $350
Single - Half Room - $150
11/7 - 11/9
nmpc.link/retreat
Don't forget to register for the NMPC Fall Retreat, taking place November 7-9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Princeton, NJ. This will be a wonderful time for individuals and families to come together for spiritual growth, fellowship, and renewal.
Registration is OPEN so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Register at nmpc.link/retreat - We look forward to seeing you there!
Regular Registration Deadline: 11/2
Family Room - $350
Single - Full Room - $350
Single - Half Room - $150
Sunday Service [11/9] - Location Change
11/9/25
Princeton, NJ
As a reminder, next week on November 9 our Sunday service will be relocated to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Princeton, NJ as we cap off our time together at our Annual Fall Retreat.
Join us:
In Person - DoubleTree by Hilton
or,
Livestream - youtube.com/newmercypalisadeschurch
11/9/25
Princeton, NJ
As a reminder, next week on November 9 our Sunday service will be relocated to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Princeton, NJ as we cap off our time together at our Annual Fall Retreat.
Join us:
In Person - DoubleTree by Hilton
or,
Livestream - youtube.com/newmercypalisadeschurch
Newcomers Dinner
11/16/25
Paramus, NJ
Join us for our next Newcomers' Dinner on Sunday, November 16 in Paramus, NJ!
Joining a new church is never easy. So whether you’ve been visiting for a few weeks or this is your first Sunday, we’d love to get to know you at our Newcomers Dinner on Sunday, November 16. Come enjoy a relaxed meal, meet our pastors and leaders, and hear a bit about the heart and vision of New Mercy Palisades Church. Families are welcome!
We’re excited to share a meal and stories with you—see you soon!
Please RSVP by Sunday, November 10 so we can plan food and seating. Visit nmpc.link/newcomers-dinner
Location and parking details will be emailed to you after we receive your RSVP.
11/16/25
Paramus, NJ
Join us for our next Newcomers' Dinner on Sunday, November 16 in Paramus, NJ!
Joining a new church is never easy. So whether you’ve been visiting for a few weeks or this is your first Sunday, we’d love to get to know you at our Newcomers Dinner on Sunday, November 16. Come enjoy a relaxed meal, meet our pastors and leaders, and hear a bit about the heart and vision of New Mercy Palisades Church. Families are welcome!
We’re excited to share a meal and stories with you—see you soon!
Please RSVP by Sunday, November 10 so we can plan food and seating. Visit nmpc.link/newcomers-dinner
Location and parking details will be emailed to you after we receive your RSVP.
Koinonia Prayer Night
11/20/25
Cliffside Park, NJ
Join us for our next Koinonia Prayer Night on Thursday, November 20 @ 7PM. To ensure enough food is prepared, please be sure to RSVP.
Koinonia in Greek means "fellowship." In the Bible, however, fellowship means much more than what modern Christians have made it. It involves intimacy in relationship and a deep spiritual camaraderie that involves prayer, mutual encouragement & edification, and the breaking of bread. This prayer night is designed to reflect the spirit of that word and to meet people where they are, similar to what we see in the Book of Acts.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/prayer
11/20/25
Cliffside Park, NJ
Join us for our next Koinonia Prayer Night on Thursday, November 20 @ 7PM. To ensure enough food is prepared, please be sure to RSVP.
Koinonia in Greek means "fellowship." In the Bible, however, fellowship means much more than what modern Christians have made it. It involves intimacy in relationship and a deep spiritual camaraderie that involves prayer, mutual encouragement & edification, and the breaking of bread. This prayer night is designed to reflect the spirit of that word and to meet people where they are, similar to what we see in the Book of Acts.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/prayer
Serve at NMPC!
Looking for a way to get involved? Our Productions, Hospitality & Connections, and MercyKids ministries are looking for volunteers! Whether you're passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere, supporting our worship services behind the scenes, or investing in the next generation, there’s a place for you to serve.
Interested? Reach out to Pastors Josh and/or Kathy for more information!
Looking for a way to get involved? Our Productions, Hospitality & Connections, and MercyKids ministries are looking for volunteers! Whether you're passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere, supporting our worship services behind the scenes, or investing in the next generation, there’s a place for you to serve.
Interested? Reach out to Pastors Josh and/or Kathy for more information!
NMPC Courses Launching Soon!
NMPC is excited to launch two new courses in the month of October. Read on below for more information:
NMPC is excited to launch two new courses in the month of October. Read on below for more information:
Course #1: Digging Deep: A Dive Into The Parable of The Prodigal Son
Starts: 10/5/25; 5 weeks; 1PM
Leonia, NJ
This class takes a deep dive into Jesus’ parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32), guided by Henri Nouwen’s classic The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. Blending Bible study with reflective reading, we will explore both Scripture and Nouwen’s insights to discover how this timeless story speaks to our lives today.
Each week, we’ll practice a method of Bible study that pairs close reading of the parable with intertextual connections, while also discussing a section of Nouwen’s book (about 30 pages weekly) in a book-club style.
Together, we’ll reflect on how Jesus’ words challenge our understanding of God, reshape our view of ourselves, and renew our sense of purpose.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/diggingdeep
Starts: 10/5/25; 5 weeks; 1PM
Leonia, NJ
This class takes a deep dive into Jesus’ parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32), guided by Henri Nouwen’s classic The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. Blending Bible study with reflective reading, we will explore both Scripture and Nouwen’s insights to discover how this timeless story speaks to our lives today.
Each week, we’ll practice a method of Bible study that pairs close reading of the parable with intertextual connections, while also discussing a section of Nouwen’s book (about 30 pages weekly) in a book-club style.
Together, we’ll reflect on how Jesus’ words challenge our understanding of God, reshape our view of ourselves, and renew our sense of purpose.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/diggingdeep
Course #2: The Jesus I Never Knew
Starts: 10/22/25; 5 weeks; 8PM
Leonia, NJ
Simply devoted to who? In his celebrated book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey uncovers a Jesus that both surprises and inspires. Join us as we journey together to know more truly the One to whom we devote our lives.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/yanceycourse
Starts: 10/22/25; 5 weeks; 8PM
Leonia, NJ
Simply devoted to who? In his celebrated book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey uncovers a Jesus that both surprises and inspires. Join us as we journey together to know more truly the One to whom we devote our lives.
To register, please visit nmpc.link/yanceycourse
Family Group Sign Ups
http://nmpc.link/family-groups
Family groups are a great way to get plugged into the community here at New Mercy Palisades Church! For a full list of 2025 family group offerings and to sign up, please visit the FG Sign Up page today!
Family groups are a great way to get plugged into the community here at New Mercy Palisades Church! For a full list of 2025 family group offerings and to sign up, please visit the FG Sign Up page today!
Saturday Morning Prayer
Saturdays, 7AM @ Church Office
If early mornings are more your thing, join us each Saturday at 7am for our Saturday Morning Prayer meeting at 240 Grand Ave (STE 2), Leonia, NJ.
If early mornings are more your thing, join us each Saturday at 7am for our Saturday Morning Prayer meeting at 240 Grand Ave (STE 2), Leonia, NJ.
Sermon
Community Month - "Serving The Body"
Speaker
Josh Lim
Scripture
1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27
12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.
...
27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
How Can We Support You?
For Families with Children
We offer Nursery and Mercy Kids programs to care for and disciple your little ones during Sunday services.
📩 For more information, reach out to P. Kathy our Education Pastor, kathy@nmp.church
📩 For more information, reach out to P. Kathy our Education Pastor, kathy@nmp.church
Counseling & Emotional Support
NMPC is a member of the Lighthouse Counseling Network, providing professional counseling from licensed counselors at a discounted rate for official members.
🔗 Request counseling at nmp.church/counseling
🔗 Request counseling at nmp.church/counseling
Need Prayer?
Our Prayer Ministry is here for you! If you have any prayer requests, let us know.
📩 Email us at prayer@nmp.church
📩 Email us at prayer@nmp.church
Meal Train Support
If you’re going through hardship or welcoming a new baby, our Deacons are here to organize meal trains for you.
🔗 Sign up at nmp.church/congregational-care
🔗 Sign up at nmp.church/congregational-care
Tithe & Offering
Give @ nmpc.link/give
Financial Snapshot
Offering (10/26): $4,055.12
2025 Weekly Average: $10,139.31
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $435,990.12
2025 Budget: $584,116.33
2025 Weekly Average: $10,139.31
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $435,990.12
2025 Budget: $584,116.33