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CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Grateful Anyway
November 16th - 30th
This series explores how to find and express thankfulness even when circumstances are far from perfect. In a world that says gratitude depends on how much we have or how easy life feels, the Bible shows a different way—one that’s rooted in who God is, not just what’s happening around us. Whether you’re walking through a season of blessing, a time of uncertainty, or a mix of both, you’ll discover how gratitude can bring peace in the storm and overflow into the lives of others.
November 16 - Thankful in the Storm
November 23 - When You Don’t Feel Like It
November 30 - The God Who Doesn’t Change
Family Club
Wednesday, November 19th & December 3rd | 6:00 - 8:00p
Family Club begins this November and is a space for families to slow down, connect, and grow together. Each gathering includes a home-cooked meal, fun games for all ages, and real conversations around topics that matter for family life and marriage. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, meet other families, or just enjoy a night without cooking, Family Club is a place to laugh, learn, and do life together.
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights, beginning in November
Meal: Served between 6:00–7:00 PM
Cost: $10 per family (any size)
Registration: Pre-registration is required so we can plan the meal
Ladies Christmas Tea
Friday, December 6th at Noon
Celebrate the joy of the season at our Ladies Christmas Tea! Join us for a beautiful afternoon filled with light food, live musical entertainment, and a special time of worship. It’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect with other women in the church, and be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
This event is completely free, but we ask that you click the button below to sign up so we can plan for you and your guests.
Come ready to laugh, worship, and start your December with a little extra Christmas cheer!
HOPEmatch Holiday Volunteer Opportunities are approaching between 12/1-12/13.
We do have some opportunities the week of Thanksgiving as well.
Do you have a Group of 5 or more? CLICK HERE to complete a group application. Spots are going fast!
Adopt-a-Family is NOW OPEN!
Adopt a family through HOPEmatch this holiday season. We make the process as easy as possible to provide a person or family with the hope of Christmas!
Simply choose a family that is available at the link below, fill out your information, and immediately have the wish list to start shopping!
Shop for the items, getting a mixture of Needs and Wishes, at a minimum of $200 per person. We do support the whole family.
Label your gifts with the tracking number provided on each gift and drop them off unwrapped 11/24-11/25 or 12/1-12/10 at our office in Matthews, NC.
Pizza With The Pastor
January 2026
If you’re new to Next Level, we’d love to treat you to free pizza and a chance to connect! At Pizza with the Pastor, you’ll meet our Lead Pastor and leadership team, hear the story and mission of our church, and get a feel for our culture. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly space to ask questions and discover what it could look like to make Next Level your church home.
Looking to Make Connections?
Connect Groups are low-pressure, once-a-month opportunities to meet people at Next Level. These aren’t Bible studies or formal classes—they’re just small groups of people doing regular life stuff together. Think lunch outings, dinner meetups, drinks after work, playdates with the kids, fireside hangs with cigars, coffee catch-ups, board games, and more.
We’re pausing for the holidays to rest and recharge. We’ll be back in January with fresh updates and new sign-ups; see you in the new year!
Peru
International Mission Trip
June 2026
Last Informational Meeting 11/9 following the service
Discover more about this incredible opportunity to share the love of Jesus in a way that could change your life—and the lives of those you meet. Take time to pray and ask God if He’s calling you to be part of this trip, then join us as we explore the details: what to expect, the cost, and how to prepare.
Where: Saposoa, Peru
When: June 18 – 27, 2026
This is a unique chance to serve God, experience a different culture, and make a lasting impact. Don’t miss out on what could be a life-changing journey!
Worship Together, Anytime, Anywhere
We're excited to share that we've created a special Spotify playlist featuring all the worship songs we've sung together this year. It's an amazing collection that captures our journey of faith and praise.
Lift your spirit, find peace, and continue worshiping beyond our gatherings. Click the button below to add our worship playlist to your Spotify and carry these songs with you wherever you go.
Never Miss Out on Anything
Looking to stay up-to-date with everything happening at Next Level? Whether it's the latest events, prayer meetings, or even weather-related cancellations, we've got you covered. By joining our text group, you'll receive regular updates directly to your phone, ensuring you're always in the loop. Don't miss out on important announcements or opportunities to connect with our community. Sign up now and be the first to know about all the exciting things we have planned. Joining is easy – just a few clicks and you're all set to receive timely and relevant information that keeps you connected with Next Level, no matter where you are.
Take Your Next Step to Serve
Serving is a great way to get plugged into Next Level, feel like part of a community, and serve Jesus at the same time.
If you are willing to do what you can do and trust God to do what only he can do, we want to get you plugged into serving at Next Level Church.
Click on the button below to select from a variety of opportunities to serve our church and our community.
Join us For Extraordinary Prayer
Wednesday’s @ Noon
Every week in the middle of the week… on Wednesday…. at the middle of the day… at noon, we are going to stop and pray together. If you would like to join us, please let us know by clicking the button below.
We will be praying online every Wednesday and we would love to see you there. Even if you can’t join us online, you can still pray. When you sign-up by clicking the button below, we will email you the items we are praying for, as well as send you a link and reminders to join us online when you can.