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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: April 12-18</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="4" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:220px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_500.jpg);"  data-source="2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_2500.jpg" data-fill="true" data-ratio="square"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li><b>April 12, Sun Praise God we have freedom to worship!</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/150/1-6/s_628001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Psalm 150:6</u></a> “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!”</li><li><b>April 13, Mon Pray for the Search Committee and the process …</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/11/1-8/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 11:1-8</u></a> In vs 1-16, there are two topics: head covering and ‘headship’ (woman: husband). Paul starts off “commend you … maintain the traditions” (vs 2) – if so, how come it’s OK for women today to have short hair / men long hair? Similarly, how come women don’t need to cover their head?</li><li><b>April 14, Tues Pray for the Thomas’ as they discern God’s future come 2027</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/11/9-16/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 11:9-16</u></a> vs 1-16 is a passage that teaches on ‘headship’. Based on how ‘headship’ is interpreted (Gr. word “kaphale”, which also interprets to “source”), there are 2 different theologies: complementarianism vs egalitarianism.</li><li><b>April 15, Wed Birthdays: Jackeline Granda, Lisa Hall</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/11/17-24/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 11:17-24</u></a> Historically, God’s people had a meal followed by the Lord’s Table / Communion. Paul confronts 2 issues: there are divisions in the church, and some people who came hungry were humiliated by those who were insensitive and eating ahead of<br>the hungry. How we come … matters</li><li><b>April 16, Thur Birthday: Julia Browne</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/11/25-34/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 11:25-34</u></a> The warning that if we participate in the ‘Lord’s Table’ in an unworthy manner, we bring judgment on ourselves (vs 29-30). When we practice this memorable ritual, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (vs 26)</li><li><b>April 17, Fri Pray for the AWANA ministry</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/12/1-8/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 12:1-8</u></a> There are a “variety” of spiritual gifts, and the giver of these gifts is the Spirit.</li><li><b>April 18, Sat Pray for your Children, Grand Children … [name them]</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/12/9-16/s_1073001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 12:9-16</u></a> There are 2 schools of theology on these gifts: Baptists and Congregational denominations believe that these ‘gifts’ were meant for the early church only – known as “Cessationist”. On the other side are Pentecostals and Charismatics – believe that these gifts are operative today. And others in between …</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: April 5-11</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="4" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:220px;"><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_500.jpg);"  data-source="2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_2500.jpg" data-fill="true" data-ratio="square"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/images/23869296_5152x7728_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li><b>April 5, Sun Let us worship, celebrate, rejoice … have a party!</b><br><u>Luke 24: 6</u> “ … he is not here, but has risen.”</li><li><b>April 6, Mon Birthday: Russ Linton</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/9/10-18/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 9: 10-18</u></a> Rather than exercise his “right” for financial remuneration, Paul provides a radical Christian alternative – lay down your right, “endure” (vs 12), “die” (vs 15) to the very thing you are fighting for, even if you are right and justified! Try practicing ..</li><li><b>April 7, Tues Birthday: Ranger Tomczak</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/9/19-27/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 9: 19-27</u></a> Now the flip side: Paul says that we are personally “free” in Christ, but for the Gospel and ministry sake, he/we chose to be a “slave” to others! Notice the similarity to ‘laying down rights’</li><li><b>April 8, Wed Birthday: Anna Barbetta</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/1-9/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 10: 1-9</u></a> “We must not put Christ to the test …” (vs 9). Why? Paul gives us OT examples of people’s sin and what God did to them. Lesson: don’t take your faith or God’s grace for granted.</li><li><b>April 9, Thur Pray for God to lead and bring the next Pastor to NVBC</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/10-17/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 10: 10-17</u></a> “let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall” – a great reminder to be humble. Humble people think less of themselves, honor and respect others, are gracious, not looking to correct everyone, see the sin in themselves easily …</li><li><b>April 10, Fri Pray for visitors! Why? So that people be introduced to Jesus!</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/18-25/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 10: 18-25</u></a> vs 23-24 is a good principle to practice in the way you live and relate to others. Often, we think, say, do things, etc. from ‘our perspective’ not considering ‘will it benefit others’, ‘does it build’, etc.? The Christian life is not always about “me”!</li><li><b>April 11, Sat Give thanks for the Property Team – they do an excellent job!</b><br><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/26-33/s_1071010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>I Cor 10: 26-33</u></a> “…I try to please everyone in everything I do” (vs 33) is not the same as being a “people pleaser”. Paul lives in a way not to offend, distract others from the Gospel he desperately wants to communicate, hence he ends “that many … be saved”.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Sunday Service Bulletin: April</title>
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			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/04/03/sunday-service-bulletin-april</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Sunday Service Bulletin</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="1" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Apr5OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="April 5" style="">April 5</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Apr12OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="April 12" style="">April 12</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Notas del sermón en español</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="5" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Abr5NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="5 Abril, 2026" style="">5 Abril, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Abr12NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="12 Abril, 2026" style="">12 Abril, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="8" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Family Discipleship Calendar</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="9" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/briteCalendar202604.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="April" style="">April</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: March 29 - April 4</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/03/27/bible-reading-plan-march-29-april-4</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>March 29, Sun Birthdays: Stacey Slaughter, Audrey Sawyer</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/149/1-9/s_627001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Psalm 149</a>:4 “…the LORD takes pleasure in his people”<ul><li>March 30, Mon Pray for Churches in America</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/isa/53/3-7/s_732003" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isaiah 53:3-7</a> Prophecy about Jesus – notice he’s not a macho strongman wielding his strength; the descriptions – despised, rejected, man of sorrows, smitten, afflicted, etc.<ul><li>March 31, Tues Pray for Churches in persecuted countries</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/phl/2/5-11/s_1105005" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philipp. 2:5-11</a> We are to have the same mindset as Jesus – “made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant”. The way of the cross (vs 8) is to humble, die … to be raised and exalted by God<ul><li>April 1, Wed Birthday: Alex Granda</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/isa/53/8-12/s_732008" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isaiah 53:8-12</a> Jesus bore all of these because it was the “will of the LORD …”; secondly, it was for us (vs 8b, 11c, 12c)<ul><li>April 2, Thur Pray for Pastors – they raise the Cross of Jesus</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/22/14-21/s_500014" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Psalm 22:14-21</a> A Psalm that Jesus was familiar with – he quoted it on the Cross (<a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/22/1/s_500014" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">22:1</a>). This is a psalm of Lament where David anguishes of all that is going on, how God feels far off (vs 19). Suffering, the Cross, etc. are not pleasant places to be or journey through – that’s a reality for David, Jesus and godly people. How do you survive that period? See vs 3-5: that foundational confidence is a rock to be grounded on (cf. <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/7/24-27/s_936024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matt 7:24-27</a>)<ul><li>April 3, Fri Meditate on Jesus’ suffering. Birthday: Joseph Thomas</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/19/16-24/s_1016016" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John 19:16-24</a> ‘One of the officers struck Jesus’ – he didn’t hit back or get verbally aggressive. Instead, Jesus asks a pointed question that they couldn’t answer (vs 23). Cf. <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/38-40/s_934038" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matt 5:38-40</a> – Jesus taught that and then practiced it. Why do we Christians find it difficult<br>to practice Jesus’ teaching and example?<ul><li>April 4, Sat Birthday: Chris Ann Mammel</li></ul><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mar/15/33-39/s_972033" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark 15:33-39</a> In the climax of Jesus’ death, the onlookers had mixed understandings of what was happening. What was not confusing was – the curtain of the temple was torn in two, and the centurion standing guard in front of Jesus had a massive heart attack and dropped dead!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: March 22-28</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/03/21/bible-reading-plan-march-22-28</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/148/1-14/s_626001" target="_self" rel="">Psalm 148</a> &nbsp;“…for his name alone is exalted, his majesty is above earth and heaven.”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/17-24/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 7:17-24</a> &nbsp;The charge “lead the life that the Lord has assigned …” is a good instruction for everyone. God is able to give grace to those who wished life was different …</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/25-31/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 7:25-31</a> &nbsp;Paul argues for the fact that whether you are single or married, one is not better than the other. The key perspective to keep is that this “world is passing away” (vs 31)</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/32-40/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 7:32-40</a> &nbsp;Paul’s desire is that we be “free from anxieties” (vs 32) and explains that married people have their share of anxieties, while for the single person has the ‘advantage’ of being worried only about how to please the Lord. Paul would still say, do what you feel called to …either singlehood or married</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/8/1-7/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 8:1-7</a> &nbsp;The issue in the church was whether food offered in other religious sacrifices to gods, can that be eaten by a Christ follower? Paul states that because these ‘gods’ are not real, it’s not an issue; however, if your “conscience” believes these gods or the food offered are religious, then don’t eat</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/8/8-13/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 8:8-13</a> &nbsp;Now Paul raises it to a higher level: it’s more than what you think. If your brother, who is “weak” spiritually believes that your eating of that is wrong, then don’t be a “stumbling block”.</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/9/1-9/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 9:1-9</a> &nbsp;A great passage on “rights”! In the world you will see people fighting for their “rights”; Christians too demand their “rights”. Paul teaches here that ‘even if you have a right, you have the option of surrendering it’ [continued in the following verses]. This is a radical posture in today’s society … the Cross is our example</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Sunday Service Bulletin: March</title>
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			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/03/07/sunday-service-bulletin-march</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="14" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Sunday Service Bulletin</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="1" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar08OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March 8" style="">March 8</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar15OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March 15" style="">March 15</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar22OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March 22" style="">March 22</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar29OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March 29" style="">March 29</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="5" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="6" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Notas del sermón en español</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="7" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar08NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="8 Marzo, 2026" style="">8 Marzo, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="8" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar15NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="15 Marzo, 2026" style="">15 Marzo, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="9" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar22NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="22 Marzo, 2026" style="">22 Marzo, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="10" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/Mar29NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="29 Marzo, 2026" style="">29 Marzo, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="11" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="12" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Family Discipleship Calendar</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="13" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://storage1.snappages.site/2FW9XF/assets/files/briteCalendar202603.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March" style="">March</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: March 15-21</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/03/07/bible-reading-plan-march-15-21</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/147/1-20/s_624001" target="_self" rel="">Psalm 147</a> &nbsp;“His delight is not in the strength of the horse …the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him … who hope in his steadfast love”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/5/1-7/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 5:1-7</a> &nbsp;Paul condemns sexual immorality – where is it happening? In the church! Solution? See vs 6-7. Why is it these days you rarely hear pastors and Christian leaders calling out sin in the church while very vocal of the sins outside the church?</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/5/8-13/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 5:8-13</a> &nbsp;How easily we identify sexual immorality, but Paul includes a few others in this group – ‘greedy, swindlers, idolaters, reviler (i.e. loose mouthed, insulting), drunks, etc. How do we respond to these in the church – throw them out (vs 13b)! vs 12-13a: we have no business judging ‘outsiders’, don’t play God</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/6/1-10/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 6:1-10</a> &nbsp;Paul shames (vs 4) the church for not reconciling issues within the Church, but taking it pagan outsiders, i.e. the courts. He then suggests a radical solution: vs 7!</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/6/11-20/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 6:11-20</a> &nbsp;Sexual immorality is sin! Notice that it is a ‘sin against your own body’ (vs 18). Those who support sexual immorality make the argument that ‘as long as it is consensual …’: the Bible does not support that concession</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/1-9/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 7:1-9</a> &nbsp;There is clear teaching on “marriage” – it’s between a “man” and “woman”. Secondly, whether married or not, “self-control” with sexual desires is a spiritual discipline (vs 5). Thirdly, celibacy is an honorable calling (vs 6-8)</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/10-16/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 7:10-16</a>&nbsp; A clear teaching on divorce and remarriage [read also <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mal/2/16/s_927016" target="_self" rel="">Malachi 2:16</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/7/39/s_1069039" target="_self" rel="">I Cor. 7:39</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/7/3/s_1053003" target="_self" rel="">Rom. 7:3</a>; <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/32/s_934032" target="_self" rel="">Matt 5: 32</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/19/9/s_948009" target="_self" rel="">19:9</a>]. The overwhelming encouragement is to stay in the marriage and reflect Christ. Note: for infidelity, violence and abandonment (<a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mal/2/16/s_927016" target="_self" rel="">Mal. 2: 16</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/exo/21/10-11/s_71010" target="_self" rel="">Exod. 21: 10-11</a>), divorce is permissible.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: March 8-14</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth.  It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. H...]]></description>
			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/03/04/bible-reading-plan-march-8-14</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>We are studying the Letter to the church in Corinth. &nbsp;It’s Paul’s corrective letter to a divided and morally compromised church. He confronts disunity, immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship and the resurrection. His purpose is to re-center the church on Christ crucified and risen, calling them to holiness, unity, and love.<br></i><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/146/1-10/s_624001" rel="" target="_self">Psalm 146</a>&nbsp; “The LORD watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/3/1-8/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 3:1-8 </a>&nbsp;What a reprimand! Christians can act in the flesh – evidence is in how they participate in tribalism and loyalty to a person / group. Such people according to Paul are not “spiritual”</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/3/9-17/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 3:9-17</a> &nbsp;An example of a building is the visual – Jesus Christ is the foundation and we build on it; we are God’s field and building (vs 9). There are 2 kinds of materials for this building – what survives the fire will receive a reward while that which was built with wood, hay and straw destroyed. Will your work survive the fire?</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/3/18-23/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 3:18-23</a> &nbsp;We should be humble and not boast in men. The one who thinks he is smart, deceives himself.</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/4/1-7/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 4:1-7</a> &nbsp;Using himself as an example, Paul warns of Christians judging others. Even though Paul can’t find any sin/fault in himself, he states that it doesn’t mean much … God is the one that judges. Paul warns against comparing yourself to others … or others</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/4/8-14/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 4:8-14</a> &nbsp;Another admonishment! From a worldly perspective, these Christians were rich, strong, etc.; in contrast Paul and his workers were ‘fools for Christ’s sake’, poor, slandered, etc. Notice how they respond – “we bless …endure …entreat” (vs 13)</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/4/15-21/s_1063001" rel="" target="_self">1 Corinthians 4:15-21</a> &nbsp;Paul challenges the posture of these big shots – they are (worldly) “guides” but what’s lacking is “fathers” (vs 15). Paul challenges them by telling them that he was coming to find out – not their talk, but whether there was any (spiritual) power.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Sunday Service Bulletin: February</title>
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			<link>https://nvbc.net/blog/2026/02/27/sunday-service-bulletin-february</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="7" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Sunday Service Bulletin</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="1" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://nvbc.net/documents/Mar01OOW.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March 1st" style="">March 1st</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://nvbc.net/documents/Feb15NdSEsp.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="5 Febrero, 2026" style="">5 Febrero, 2026</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:500px;"><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="4" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Family Discipleship Calendar</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="5" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://nvbc.net/documents/briteCalendar202602.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="February" style="">February</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="max-width:270px;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button fill" href="https://nvbc.net/documents/briteCalendar202603.pdf" target="_blank"  data-label="March" style="">March</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: March 1-7</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.For a more mobile friendly view of the daily readings, try our new site at https://app.nvbc.net, still a work in progress.Starting...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br><i>Starting this week we will read through different parts of the Bible to study how transitions between leaders happened in the Bible. &nbsp;What did people do? How did God work it out? Obviously, this is in light of the news from last Sunday – Pastor Joe’s resignation and the search for a new Pastor. &nbsp;God’s Word is going to be our search manual.</i><br><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/145/1-21/s_623001" target="_self" rel="">Psalm 145</a> &nbsp;“I exalt you my God the King; and bless your name forever”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/1/1-9/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 1:1-9</a> &nbsp;Like in all epistles, Paul introduces himself as chosen by God to be an apostle. Noteworthy that the grace of God has enriched believers in “speech and knowledge”, and wants us to be found “blameless”</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/1/10-17/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 1:10-17</a> &nbsp;Paul confronts the divisions and rivalries in the Corinth church – all centered around who people supported. He chastises them and calls for unity. A needed word in today’s Church.</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/1/18-25/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 1:18-25</a> &nbsp;The contrast between the world and the Gospel is eloquently contrasted here: the Gospel is foolishness to those who don’t want it, but it is power to those being saved. This Gospel is not a macho power domineering Christ, but the crucified …”God’s weakness is stronger than human strength” (vs 25)</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/1/26-31/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 1:26-31</a> &nbsp;God chose the foolish, the weak, the insignificant and despised to display God. The reason – so that no one can boast.</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/2/1-8/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 2:1-8</a> &nbsp;Notice the posture in which Paul comes to these people – in weakness, fear, trembling. His desire was to know ‘Christ crucified’. Ask yourself if that is the kind of Christianity that’s practiced and preached today?</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/2/9-16/s_1063001" target="_self" rel="">1 Corinthians 2:9-16</a> &nbsp;Paul introduces the work of the Spirit – it reveals truth, searches everything; the Spirit is from God. A person without the Spirit cannot receive the things of God because he does not have the mind of Christ.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: February 22-28</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.For a more mobile friendly view of the daily readings, try our new site at https://app.nvbc.net, still a work in progress.Starting...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br>For a more mobile friendly view of the daily readings, try our new site at <a href="https://app.nvbc.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.nvbc.net</a>, still a work in progress.<br><br><i>Starting this week we will read through different parts of the Bible to study how transitions between leaders happened in the Bible. &nbsp;What did people do? How did God work it out? Obviously, this is in light of the news from last Sunday – Pastor Joe’s resignation and the search for a new Pastor. &nbsp;God’s Word is going to be our search manual.</i><br><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/144/1-15/s_622001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psalm 144</a> &nbsp;“He is my faithful love ... my fortress …stronghold … shield”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mar/16/11-20/s_973011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark 16:11-20</a> &nbsp;Why did the disciples not believe even though Jesus had told them that he would rise again, and eyewitnesses were telling them? The resurrected Jesus had one message … command …</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/15/3-20/s_1077003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 15:3-8,12-20</a> &nbsp;The veracity of the resurrection is directly tied to the Gospel and salvation. If Jesus didn’t rise, the Christian faith is bogus, and we are still condemned in our sins</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/20/19-29/s_1017019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John 20:19-29</a> &nbsp;Fear was the predominant emotion that ruled Jesus followers. Though the disciples were in unbelief, note that Jesus took the initiative to appear and convince them. Thomas was hard to convince, yet Jesus took an extra effort …</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/24/36-49/s_997036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 24:36-49</a> &nbsp;Jesus not only revealed himself to counter their unbelief, he requested a meal! And then, he goes back to teaching them from the Scriptures – the Word of God is essential and critical, especially when emotions and feelings fade away. Jesus wraps the teaching with the commission – sending them as witnesses</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/act/1/1-8/s_1019001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acts 1:1-8</a> &nbsp;To the disciples question on whether Jesus was establishing the kingdom of Israel, notice how Jesus dismissed that for a greater goal of God’s – being witnesses of the Gospel! A reminder for Christians in the chaos of politics – what is the our priority and passion? Ans: the Christian witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/24/1-12/s_997001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 24:1-12</a>&nbsp; vs 1 – faithfulness and love of Jesus is displayed by the women … though presumed dead, they were still loyal! Kudos to the women (vs 8) – “they remembered his words” … and believed, unlike the men, the disciples. [God’s Word is life giving, convincing, heartening, wisdom, etc.; it goes to places in our hearts and minds where nothing else can and do a great work! <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jer/23/29/s_768029" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jer 23:29</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/4/12/s_1137012" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heb. 4:12</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/6/63/s_1003063" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John 6:63</a>, <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/19/7/s_497007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psalm 19:7</a>]</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bible Reading Plan: February 15-21</title>
						<description><![CDATA[We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together.  We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.For a more mobile friendly view of the daily readings, try our new site at https://app.nvbc.net, still a work in progress.Starting...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We invite you to join us in reading through the Bible together. &nbsp;We're not trying to complete it in a limited time frame like a month or a year; but rather, we want to create a habit (or discipline) of getting to know God's heart through what He's told us about Himself.<br><br>For a more mobile friendly view of the daily readings, try our new site at <a href="https://app.nvbc.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.nvbc.net</a>, still a work in progress.<br><br><i>Starting this week we will read through different parts of the Bible to study how transitions between leaders happened in the Bible. &nbsp;What did people do? How did God work it out? Obviously, this is in light of the news from last Sunday – Pastor Joe’s resignation and the search for a new Pastor. &nbsp;God’s Word is going to be our search manual.</i><br><br>When reading, ask yourself the following questions:<br><ul><li>What does it say about God?</li><li>What does it say to/about me?</li><li>What can I learn from this reading?</li></ul></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><ul><li>Sunday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/143/1-12/s_621001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psalm 143</a> &nbsp;“ … I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder …”</li><li>Monday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/6/12-18/s_979012" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 6:12-18 </a>&nbsp;Notice what preceded the calling of the disciples – prayer (vs 12). Whether you believe in prayer or not is easily evaluated by the question – how much time do you spend praying?</li><li>Tuesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mar/3/13-19/s_960013" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark 3:13-19</a> &nbsp;Jesus called “those whom he desired” (vs 13). A leader in certain vocations and situations chooses the team he/she wants to work with. There are 2 things to note in vs 14 – Jesus wanted them to “be with him” and would “send them out to preach”. Jesus had a specific goal … Clarity and specificity comes from the leader.</li><li>Wednesday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/9/46-50/s_982046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 9:46-50</a> &nbsp;Jesus confronts 2 issues he sees in his disciples: both of them reveal an attitude / character / value issue – the first, pride (vs 46-48), the second, ‘tribalism’ i.e. not part of our group (vs 49-50). In our society manifest itself; we have labels and names for ‘those on the other side’!</li><li>Thursday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/22/24-30/s_995024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 22:24-30</a> &nbsp;Jesus defines greatness and leadership – the opposite of the world; Kingdom values are upside down. In this case, the youngest and the one who serves … deserve higher recognition!</li><li>Friday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/13/1-11/s_1010001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John 13:1-11</a> &nbsp;vs 1-3 indicate that Jesus had a full awareness of who he was, where he came from and where he was going, and in the power and strength of that awareness he modeled a servant!</li><li>Saturday: <a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/20/19-23/s_1017019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John 20:19-23</a> &nbsp;This fantastic appearance of the resurrected Jesus was not just for a spiritual experience; it was a commissioning – ‘as the Father sent Jesus, even so Jesus was sending them’ (vs 21). For that purpose, Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit for their work</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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