Sunday Bulletin
August 30th, 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.
YAM Monthly Gathering
8/30/26
Young adults, join us for our next YAM Fellowship gathering on Sunday, August 30 at 5PM!
These monthly gatherings are a great opportunity to build friendships, share life together, grow in faith, and connect more deeply with the NMPC community.
Whether you’ve attended before or are looking to join for the first time, we’d love to have you there. If you’re interested in being part of the next gathering, please be sure to RSVP using the URL below!
nmpc.link/YAM
8/30/26
Young adults, join us for our next YAM Fellowship gathering on Sunday, August 30 at 5PM!
These monthly gatherings are a great opportunity to build friendships, share life together, grow in faith, and connect more deeply with the NMPC community.
Whether you’ve attended before or are looking to join for the first time, we’d love to have you there. If you’re interested in being part of the next gathering, please be sure to RSVP using the URL below!
nmpc.link/YAM
Newcomers Dinner
9/13/26
Paramus, NJ
Join us for our next Newcomers' Dinner on Sunday, September 13!
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 next Newcomers Dinner. 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!
Please RSVP by Sunday, September 6 so we can plan food and seating. Location and parking details will be emailed to you after we receive your RSVP.
We’re excited to share a meal and stories with you—see you soon!
nmpc.link/newcomersdinner
9/13/26
Paramus, NJ
Join us for our next Newcomers' Dinner on Sunday, September 13!
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 next Newcomers Dinner. 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!
Please RSVP by Sunday, September 6 so we can plan food and seating. Location and parking details will be emailed to you after we receive your RSVP.
We’re excited to share a meal and stories with you—see you soon!
nmpc.link/newcomersdinner
Membership Class
9/20/26
Interested in learning more about NMPC or taking the next step toward becoming a Covenant Partner? Join us for our upcoming Membership Class on Sunday, September 20.
This class is an opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church, what we believe, and what it means to become a Covenant Partner at NMPC. There is no obligation to become a member at the conclusion of the class!
To sign up, simply click the URL below!
nmpc.link/membership
9/20/26
Interested in learning more about NMPC or taking the next step toward becoming a Covenant Partner? Join us for our upcoming Membership Class on Sunday, September 20.
This class is an opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church, what we believe, and what it means to become a Covenant Partner at NMPC. There is no obligation to become a member at the conclusion of the class!
To sign up, simply click the URL below!
nmpc.link/membership
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
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
Known by Him
Speaker
Joshua Lim
Scripture
Hebrews 11:1-12
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.
3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she[b] considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12 And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
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 (8/23): $9,692.56
2026 Weekly Average: $8,946.10
2026 Weekly Goal: $12,024.65
2026 Offering Total: $304,167.49
2026 Budget: $625,282
2026 Weekly Average: $8,946.10
2026 Weekly Goal: $12,024.65
2026 Offering Total: $304,167.49
2026 Budget: $625,282