Sunday Bulletin
August 24th, 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!
Koinonia Prayer Night
8/29/25
Ridgefield, NJ
Join us for our next Koinonia Prayer Night on Friday, August 29 @ 7PM. To ensure enough food is prepared, please be sure to RSVP at nmpc.link/prayer
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.
8/29/25
Ridgefield, NJ
Join us for our next Koinonia Prayer Night on Friday, August 29 @ 7PM. To ensure enough food is prepared, please be sure to RSVP at nmpc.link/prayer
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.
YAM Monthly Gathering
8/31/25
Leonia, NJ
Join us for our next YAM Monthly Gathering. Each month, we gather young adults for a time of fellowship and togetherness. Each meeting is unique so you won't want to miss out!
Visit our event page to RSVP - nmpc.link/YAMmonthly
8/31/25
Leonia, NJ
Join us for our next YAM Monthly Gathering. Each month, we gather young adults for a time of fellowship and togetherness. Each meeting is unique so you won't want to miss out!
Visit our event page to RSVP - nmpc.link/YAMmonthly
Women's Ministry: Prayer Night
9/12/25
Fort Lee, NJ
The Women's Ministry is excited to host a night of prayer and fellowship on Friday, September 12 @ 7:30PM.
Join us as we gather together in the ministry of presence and prayer. Whether you're carrying a burden, seeking a quiet moment with the Lord, or simply longing to be in the company of other sisters in Christ, this night is for you. Come as you are. Whether prayer comes easily or feels unfamiliar, you are welcome. We hope you’ll join us for this beautiful evening of connection with God and one another.
To ensure that enough refreshments are prepared, please be sure to sign up on the following registration page at nmpc.link/womensprayer
9/12/25
Fort Lee, NJ
The Women's Ministry is excited to host a night of prayer and fellowship on Friday, September 12 @ 7:30PM.
Join us as we gather together in the ministry of presence and prayer. Whether you're carrying a burden, seeking a quiet moment with the Lord, or simply longing to be in the company of other sisters in Christ, this night is for you. Come as you are. Whether prayer comes easily or feels unfamiliar, you are welcome. We hope you’ll join us for this beautiful evening of connection with God and one another.
To ensure that enough refreshments are prepared, please be sure to sign up on the following registration page at nmpc.link/womensprayer
NMPC Golf Scramble
9/13/25
Jefferson, NJ
Attention golfers! The annual NMPC Golf Scramble is back!
Join us on September 13 for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition on the greens. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just enjoy a casual game, this event is perfect for everyone. Gather your friends and don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with our church community and enjoy a great day of golf. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget to register on our event page! nmpc.link/scramble
9/13/25
Jefferson, NJ
Attention golfers! The annual NMPC Golf Scramble is back!
Join us on September 13 for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition on the greens. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just enjoy a casual game, this event is perfect for everyone. Gather your friends and don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with our church community and enjoy a great day of golf. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget to register on our event page! nmpc.link/scramble
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!
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
Decoding Devotion - "Treasures and Pearls"
Speaker
Kee Won Huh
Scripture
Matthew 13:44-46
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Corporate Prayer
Gracious Father,
We come before You today as those who are easily distracted by the mud pies of this world, often blind to the treasure that lies right before us in Christ. Forgive us for the ways our lives reveal how little we truly grasp His worth. Forgive us when our devotion is lukewarm, when we treat worship, discipleship, and service as optional, instead of as the joyful response to infinite treasure.
Lord Jesus, we thank You that You are the pearl of great price, the hidden treasure in the field, the surpassing joy that makes everything pale in comparison. Like Paul, who counted everything as garbage compared to knowing You, help us to see clearly that nothing in this world compares to Your presence, Your grace, and Your kingdom.
Holy Spirit, open our eyes to the truth that the apostles testified with their lives—that Jesus is alive, that His love is real, and that He is worth more than comfort, wealth, or even life itself. Where our hearts are skeptical, where we think, “It can’t possibly be that good,” break through our unbelief and let us taste and see that the Lord is indeed good.
God, we confess that we often live as though we don’t know the value of what we have. Teach us by Your Spirit to treasure Christ above all things. Shape our behavior so that our lives point unmistakably to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus our Lord. May our joy, our sacrifices, and our worship communicate to the world that what we have found in Him is life-altering, priceless, and eternal.
Lift our eyes, Lord, from the fleeting pleasures of this world, and root us in the eternal joy of Your kingdom. May we leave here today hungering for Christ, clinging to Christ, and proclaiming Christ as the treasure beyond compare.
We pray this in His priceless name,
Amen.
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 (8/17): $8,165.72
2025 Weekly Average: $10,742.62
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $354,506.43
2025 Budget: $584,116.33
2025 Weekly Average: $10,742.62
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $354,506.43
2025 Budget: $584,116.33