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Hey family, this is the beautiful Christmas season, where we get to celebrate the fact that God came to earth in human flesh. But if we're not careful, we'll be distracted by the man in the red hat and the big beard, we'll get caught up in buying gifts and having to pay for them later and all the other materialism that has come to surround Christmas day. This week, join us to celebrate what Christ...

I hope you enjoyed a time of gratitude this week. I'm grateful for how much God is growing all of us together in Christ Jesus. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. We meet at 10 a.m., 360 Schermerhorn in downtown Brooklyn. And bring the family! Ages 5-12 are invited to join Kids' Church at 10 a.m. also. --Edwin

here are so many things to be thankful for as we walk in Christ. So many blessings, the joy and the love that he gives even in the midst of difficult times. This Sunday before Thanksgiving we're going to be discussing the security that we found in Christ and seeing how that shapes the rest of our lives--our relationships, the way we view ourselves, and certainly the way we view God. I hope to see...

Hey family, it's the time of year when our church has special opportunities to share God's love with our church neighbors. Our annual Thanksgiving feast will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27 and we need volunteers! If you would like to help, please attend a special meeting after service this week in the side room next to the sanctuary. Our speaker on Sunday will be John Fils-Aime of Central Baptist Ch...

Hey family, I don’t know about you, but I often find myself trying to improve everything--my habits, my health, my finances, my relationships. There’s always another thing to fix, another area to make better. But for all the things we try to improve, there’s one thing that doesn’t need improving at all and that’s Jesus. This Sunday, we’ll look honestly at why we keep reaching for something more an...

Because of the New York City Marathon this Sunday, we’re encouraging everyone to sleep in and skip the traffic — and instead, join us for our Annual Marathon Service & Volunteer Appreciation Night! This will be just like our regular Sunday service, only held on Saturday night. We’d love to personally invite all current and past volunteers to come out for a powerful night of worship, gratitude, and...

Hey family, do you remember the Fonz? He was the coolest guy on TV. And the cool was his identity. As for Urkel, he was the ultimate nerd, from his suspenders to his giant glasses. What they had in common is that each one had something defining and directing their lives and their choices. This week we're hoping to give everyone their own glasses--lenses by which to see the world. As we continue in...

Hey family--and yes, I mean family. There's no such thing as the Lone Christian. Part of being a follower of Christ is joining with others in worshiping, hearing the word of God, praying, confessing, and more. We share joyful times together, and sometimes we mourn together. Scripture tells us to never stop meeting together. So join us this Sunday at 10 a.m., 360 Schermerhorn St. Our guest speaker...

Join us this Sunday Hey family, I've loved going through this series with you. We're learning a lot about who Jesus is and how to relate to him and to each other in prayer. This week we have a special guest preacher, John Fils-Aime of Central Baptist Church, who is no stranger to our congregation! He's going to do his usual wonderful job of presenting the gospel, so please invite a friend! We meet...

Hey family, have you ever wondered whether you're praying "the right way"? In the Book of Colossians, God shows us how we can pray for each other, and this whole series is helping us lead daily lives of great meaning and contentment. Please invite a friend. Next Step Community Church meets at 10 a.m. on Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join our Kids' Church, which a...

Hey family, what we're doing in the Book of Colossians is reminding ourselves where our identity comes from--what our identity is and who Christ is. As we see him, and grow in him, we become more and more like the person he created us to be. This week as we continue in our new series on the Book of Colossians, we'll continue with a beautiful prayer that Paul prays--not only for the believers at Co...

Haven’t joined us at Next Step Community Church in a while? We’ve missed you, and this is the perfect Sunday to come back. We're in a new series that talks about how we can be burdened with false identities that we need to break away from. Let's learn together who we really are. Already part of our church community? Invite your family and friends. And bring your kids--Ignite Kidz for children ages...

Hey family, we've all seen those movies where a person hits their head and forgets who they are, and the comedy that follows is a lot of fun because before the end of the movie their memory comes back and they figure out their real identity. This situation, however, is NOT fun when we've lived a life not knowing who we are. In this new series, "Identity Issues," we're going to address some of the...

What do we do after we mess up? Body copy: Hey family, the Bible says that we all sin--and we know it's true. Everyone makes mistakes now and then. But as a Christian, what should be our next step after we blow it? How do we respond to God when we know that we've done wrong and hurt ourselves and others? That will be our topic on Sunday when we meet at 10 a.m. on Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn. Please...

Hey family, in every relationship, learning how to love is one of the most difficult and rewarding aspects of that relationship.  As we've gone through this series, we've seen not only how God is love, but how he's loved us. This week we're going to learn about how God is loving THROUGH us, and how that will affect every one of our relationships: marriages, children, parents, friends, co-workers a...

Hey family, we are continuing our series LOVE, LOVED, LOVING. The apostle John tells us: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." God is the source of love, and also the perfect example of what love is. It is unconditional. It is not dependent on our worthiness to receive it, for no one deserves God's love--and yet He loves...

God is the exact definition of love. Copy: Hey family, this Sunday we continue our new series called LOVE, LOVED, LOVING. In it we are exploring the transforming power of God's love. We'll talk about who God is, what he's done for us, and how we respond to others. No matter where you are in your life, this series will change how you react to God and other people. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermer...

Hey family, join us this Sunday as we start a new series exploring the transforming power of God’s love. Love — Who God is Loved — What He’s done for us Loving — How we respond to others Whether you’re single, married, raising kids, or navigating friendships, this series will have an effect on how you relate to God and others. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermerhorn St. Reminder: Kids Church is on...

Hey family, I hope you have been enjoying your summer, even the hot and rainy parts. Every single day is a day that the Lord has made, so celebrate it! And please join us tomorrow morning as we learn more from God's word. We meet at 360 Schermerhorn St. at 10 am. Remember, Kids Church is on break for the month of August. --Edwin

hey family, we hear so often about the three names of God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But how much do we know about receiving the Holy Spirit, and how we can depend on him for our transformation? That's what we'll talk about this Sunday when we meet at 10 a.m. on 360 Schermerhorn Street. Bring a friend! ANNOUNCEMENTS: * Kids' Church will meet this Sunday at 10 a.m. and then will be on vacation...

Hey family, sometimes when we're struggling with something, it seems like we're trying to escape from a very dark place. No matter which way we look, there are no answers to be found, and the direction we should go is completely obscured. It's at times like these that we need to remember the wisdom from scripture we're going to hear on Sunday. If you'd like to look ahead, read Psalm 103. Both adul...

SUNDAY SERVICE Our speaker this Sunday will be John Fils-Aime, a beloved friend of our church. Come at 10 a.m. and bring your children! Kids' Church starts at 10 a.m. as well. --Edwin Hide trimmed content

Hey family, summer is a great time to invite a friend and start your week off right. We meet at 10 a.m. every Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St.--and bring the kids as well. We offer Kids' Church for ages 5-12. Not to mention a delicious meal after every service! --Edwin

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Hey family, what if your deepest pain was exactly the time when Jesus wanted to show you who He really is? This Sunday we explore the moment when Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life." If we miss this, we miss everything. So please come this Sunday as we continue with our sermon series. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermerhorn St. in downtown Brooklyn. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to iG...