Sunday Bulletin
November 9th, 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!
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.
Men's Ministry: Football Watch Party
11/16/25
Cresskill, NJ
Join your NMPC brothers for an NFL watch party at Paul Shin's house. Come enjoy some pizza, wings and the 1pm games
To RSVP, visit nmpc.link/watchparty
11/16/25
Cresskill, NJ
Join your NMPC brothers for an NFL watch party at Paul Shin's house. Come enjoy some pizza, wings and the 1pm games
To RSVP, visit nmpc.link/watchparty
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
Thanksgiving Potluck
11/23/25
Palisades Park, NJ
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck on Sunday, November 23 during fellowship time after service! It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together!
If you’d like to contribute a dish or treat, please plan for about 15-20 servings and sign up to let us know what you’ll be bringing. But no pressure—just come as you are! We welcome everyone to share in good times, make memories, and celebrate God’s goodness together.
Potluck Sunday Event Page - nmpc.link/potluck-sunday
Potluck Sunday Sign Up - nmpc.link/potluck-signup
11/23/25
Palisades Park, NJ
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck on Sunday, November 23 during fellowship time after service! It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together!
If you’d like to contribute a dish or treat, please plan for about 15-20 servings and sign up to let us know what you’ll be bringing. But no pressure—just come as you are! We welcome everyone to share in good times, make memories, and celebrate God’s goodness together.
Potluck Sunday Event Page - nmpc.link/potluck-sunday
Potluck Sunday Sign Up - nmpc.link/potluck-signup
Baptism & Confirmation Classes
11/23/25
Palisades Park, NJ
This Christmas Sunday (December 21), we’ll be celebrating baptisms and confirmations! If you’re interested in baptism for yourself or your child, classes are starting soon:
Infant Baptism Class: Sunday, 11/23, immediately after fellowship
Adult Baptism Class: Begins the week of 11/23, with class times arranged to fit registrants’ schedules
Please sign up to reserve your spot and prepare for this meaningful step in your faith journey
Visit nmpc.link/baptism
11/23/25
Palisades Park, NJ
This Christmas Sunday (December 21), we’ll be celebrating baptisms and confirmations! If you’re interested in baptism for yourself or your child, classes are starting soon:
Infant Baptism Class: Sunday, 11/23, immediately after fellowship
Adult Baptism Class: Begins the week of 11/23, with class times arranged to fit registrants’ schedules
Please sign up to reserve your spot and prepare for this meaningful step in your faith journey
Visit nmpc.link/baptism
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
Fall Retreat
Speaker
Gayle Parker
Scripture
Exodus 20:1-2, 8-11
1 Then God spoke all these words,
2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery;
...
8 “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10 But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and consecrated 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 (11/2): $7,745.33
2025 Weekly Average: $10,084.90
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $443,735.45
2025 Budget: $584,116.33
2025 Weekly Average: $10,084.90
2025 Weekly Goal: $11,233.01
2025 Offering Total: $443,735.45
2025 Budget: $584,116.33