Sunday Bulletin
September 27th, 2026
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!
2026 "I Will Follow" Reading Plan
As we begin 2026, we invite you to join our year-long Scripture Reading Plan centered on the theme “I Will Follow.” Each month, we’ll explore the life of a biblical character whose story shows what it truly means to follow God with trust, obedience, and surrender.
The plan includes a short monthly introduction and three to four Scripture passages designed to be approachable, reflective, and formative—helping us grow together as disciples of Jesus.
📖 Access the reading plan at nmp.church by clicking NMPC Reading Plan, or through the NMP.Church App.
As we begin 2026, we invite you to join our year-long Scripture Reading Plan centered on the theme “I Will Follow.” Each month, we’ll explore the life of a biblical character whose story shows what it truly means to follow God with trust, obedience, and surrender.
The plan includes a short monthly introduction and three to four Scripture passages designed to be approachable, reflective, and formative—helping us grow together as disciples of Jesus.
📖 Access the reading plan at nmp.church by clicking NMPC Reading Plan, or through the NMP.Church App.
NMPC Retreat: Save The Date!
11/6/26
Princeton, NJ
Mark your calendars for our 2026 NMPC Fall Retreat!
📅 November 6–8
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
We are excited to announce the NMPC Fall Retreat, taking place November 6-8 in Princeton, NJ. This will be a wonderful time for individuals and families to come together for spiritual growth, fellowship, and renewal.
Registration is now OPEN! Rates and Dates below.
Early Registration Deadline: 9/27
Family Room - $325
Single - Full Room - $325
Single - Half Room - $125
Regular Registration Deadline: 11/1
Family Room - $350
Single - Full Room - $350
Single - Half Room - $150
We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up TODAY!
nmpc.link/retreat
11/6/26
Princeton, NJ
Mark your calendars for our 2026 NMPC Fall Retreat!
📅 November 6–8
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
We are excited to announce the NMPC Fall Retreat, taking place November 6-8 in Princeton, NJ. This will be a wonderful time for individuals and families to come together for spiritual growth, fellowship, and renewal.
Registration is now OPEN! Rates and Dates below.
Early Registration Deadline: 9/27
Family Room - $325
Single - Full Room - $325
Single - Half Room - $125
Regular Registration Deadline: 11/1
Family Room - $350
Single - Full Room - $350
Single - Half Room - $150
We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up TODAY!
nmpc.link/retreat
YAM Monthly Gathering
9/27/26
Our next YAM (Young Adult Ministry) gathering is this Sunday at Pastor Sam’s at 5pm. Join us for Bible study and fellowship as we spend the evening talking about anxiety and how our faith speaks into it. Dinner will be provided. YAM is for adults in all stages of life, including singles, professionals, and married couples without children.
RSVP here: nmpc.link/yam
9/27/26
Our next YAM (Young Adult Ministry) gathering is this Sunday at Pastor Sam’s at 5pm. Join us for Bible study and fellowship as we spend the evening talking about anxiety and how our faith speaks into it. Dinner will be provided. YAM is for adults in all stages of life, including singles, professionals, and married couples without children.
RSVP here: nmpc.link/yam
Forgetting What Lies Behind: Philippians Bible Study
9/30/26
We’re excited to gather for our fall Bible study! Join us for a four-week journey through one of the New Testament’s most beloved and encouraging letters. We’ll explore Paul’s message to the Christians in Philippi and consider how its timeless wisdom can shape the way we follow Jesus today. This course will be led by Pastor Kee, and will require some weekly readings.
Date & Time: Sept 30th, Weds @ 8pm
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: Church Office (240 Grand Ave, Leonia, NJ)
Register by Sept 20th.
nmpc.link/philippians
9/30/26
We’re excited to gather for our fall Bible study! Join us for a four-week journey through one of the New Testament’s most beloved and encouraging letters. We’ll explore Paul’s message to the Christians in Philippi and consider how its timeless wisdom can shape the way we follow Jesus today. This course will be led by Pastor Kee, and will require some weekly readings.
Date & Time: Sept 30th, Weds @ 8pm
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: Church Office (240 Grand Ave, Leonia, NJ)
Register by Sept 20th.
nmpc.link/philippians
Prayer Cohort: Season 3
9/30/26
Something powerful happens when we pray together! Join us for Season 3 of Prayer Cohort as we gather to seek God, listen for His voice, watch Him move, and support one another through prayer.
Date & Time: Sept 30th, Weds @ 7:30pm
Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: Paramus, NJ
nmpc.link/cohort
9/30/26
Something powerful happens when we pray together! Join us for Season 3 of Prayer Cohort as we gather to seek God, listen for His voice, watch Him move, and support one another through prayer.
Date & Time: Sept 30th, Weds @ 7:30pm
Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: Paramus, NJ
nmpc.link/cohort
Men's Ministry Prayer Night
10/9/26
Brothers of NMPC, join us at the church office at 8pm for an evening of praise, prayer, encouragement, and fellowship. Let’s step away from the busyness of the week to seek God together, share what’s on our hearts, and strengthen one another in faith. Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you.
RSVP here: nmpc.link/mensprayer
10/9/26
Brothers of NMPC, join us at the church office at 8pm for an evening of praise, prayer, encouragement, and fellowship. Let’s step away from the busyness of the week to seek God together, share what’s on our hearts, and strengthen one another in faith. Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you.
RSVP here: nmpc.link/mensprayer
Outdoor Service & Picnic
10/11/26
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Join us at 10am at Wild Duck Pond (1133 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ) for outdoor worship, delicious food, and lawn games for everyone! And it's potluck—bring a dish so we can feast together as a community! (Please indicate your dish here: nmpc.link/potluck)
10/11/26
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Join us at 10am at Wild Duck Pond (1133 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ) for outdoor worship, delicious food, and lawn games for everyone! And it's potluck—bring a dish so we can feast together as a community! (Please indicate your dish here: nmpc.link/potluck)
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 Kee, Kathy, or Sam 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 Kee, Kathy, or Sam 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
Series: Following Jesus in Real Life - Lessons From Corinth
Sermon: The Thorn
Speaker
Kee Won Huh
Scripture
2 Corinthians 12:1-10
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. 3 And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— 4 was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, 7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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
Tithes & Offering
Give @ nmpc.link/give
Financial Snapshot
Offering (9/20): $8,841.68
2026 Weekly Average: $8,917.34
2026 Weekly Goal: $12,024.65
2026 Offering Total: $338,858.75
2026 Budget: $625,282
2026 Weekly Average: $8,917.34
2026 Weekly Goal: $12,024.65
2026 Offering Total: $338,858.75
2026 Budget: $625,282