 Norcross First United Methodist Church Monday Morning Mission Mailing
Every life without Christ is a mission field; every life with Christ is a missionary.
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 Vacation Bible School at Norcross Co-Op
THIS Week - It's Not Too Late to Volunteer
- THIS Tuesday, July 22 | 6 - 8PM
- Wednesday, July 23 | 10AM - Noon
All materials provided - to volunteer, contact Karen Ahn: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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Norcross High School Football
Blue Devil Fan Fest TONIGHT
5 - 9PM | Blue Devil Stadium | Free Admission
2014 Regular Season Schedule
8/23 vs. Tucker @ McCeachern 8/29 vs. Brookwood
9/5 @ Milton 9/19 @ Mtn. View
9/26 vs. Duluth 10/3 @ North Gwinnett
10/10 vs. Meadowcreek 10/24 @ Peachtree Ridge
10/31 vs. Mill Creek 11/7 @ Collins Hill
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Video Release: Norcross' Summerour Middle School: The Faces of America's Future
Norcross is home to one of the most highly ranked public high schools in the state & the nation & guess where those students come from? Norcross' own Summerour Middle School! Give perception a reality check & watch this video: It's the REAL scoop on how Summerour teachers are preparing our Norcross kids to "make the grade" in high school, college & the rest of their lives. See the video.If you are on Facebook, please visit the City of Norcross page and "share" this post - help change outdated perceptions!
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Norcross Meals On Wheels Program
Coordinator Announces Retirement
Hi Friends,
I've never been good at good-byes. My friends and family will tell you that I tear up at baby dedications, confessions of faith and even a picture of a basket full of puppies.
As Program Coordinator over the last 8 years, it has been an honor, privilege and joy to steward this organization. July 31 will be my last day with Norcross Meals On Wheels; however, I will continue to advocate, care and serve the venerable in our community at some level in my daily life. My sincerest thanks for your friendship. Truly, the best group of compassionate, dedicated professionals I've ever had the pleasure of interfacing with professionally.
Warmest regards, Rochelle
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we support Norcross Meals On Wheels.
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Norcross First UMC and Action Ministry Serve Together - Women's Kitchen at Grace UMCLast Wednesday, July 15, members of our church and Action Ministry came together to provide a delicious meal to 40 women and 14 children at Grace UMC Women's Kitchen. These special people were so thankful for the warm lunch, the smiles and hugs. We were touched by their stories, their determination, strength and their gratitude. One young man, age 10, when asked if he and his two younger brothers were "doing good," responded with words that will not be easy to forget. To the question he replied: "I am not good, my brothers are not good, we are better! Everyday we are doing better. That's what we have to do each day - thank you for helping us do better!" He thanked us all for the meal, especially for the chocolate chip cookies! Once again, we are the ones who are so blessed to meet and learn from these beautiful women and children. God is so good! Thank you, members from many of our Sunday School Classes, for providing casseroles, salads, rolls, tea, milk, paper products and for serving at the Women's Kitchen. We also want to thank everyone for keeping this ministry in your prayers. We will serve again in the late Fall; please consider joining us! Carey Logan: [email protected] Cathy Padgett: [email protected] Thru your Faith Promise Giving we were able to provide for this meal.
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FUSION, our Student Choir, led by April Thomas is on their summer choir trip to Gatlinburg. Please pray for all the students and adult chaperones to experience safe travel, good attitudes, positive messages shared both through singing/performing and actions/deeds and a great time of fellowship together. In addition to singing, the choir is serving at Community Action Center in Knoxville.
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 Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
National Short-Term Mission Trip
Where: Appalachia Service Project in Jonesville, VA Trip Dates: Monday, September 22 - Saturday, September 27 Cost: $325/person | Team: We have spaces for 10 people Projects: various home repairs For more info, contact Ken Fikes: [email protected] | 404-583-6916
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Pray for the Sager Brown Mission Team
The team will travel to Baldwin, LA Sunday, August 10 and return Friday, August 15. Prayers for the Team: Rick Baird, Brian Bohrer, Cathy Bohrer, Sue Fikes {team leader} and Stephanie Hodgin  | |
Pictured: Rick Baird, Stephanie Hodgin, Sue Fikes, Cathy Bohrer, Brian Bohrer
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Please pray for:
- Good health and safety before, during and after our trip
- Guidance for travel plans
- Having a servant's heart during the trip.
- Trip needs {You Can Help!}
 UMCOR Sager Brown Work Day Saturday, August 2 | 9AM - 11AM | Fellowship Hall Help assemble cleaning buckets and health/school kits, to be delivered by the Sager Brown Mission Team. Donated items also needed for the clean buckets, health and school kits. Collection bin located in the Welcome Center Vending Area. Click here for list of items needed. For more information, please contact Sue Fikes: [email protected]
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   Praises and Prayer Requests
from Travis and Lorna Curry
Greetings from Africa!!!
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
PRAISES
- For a safe, great Zion Mission School tour to Botswana where we did a game drive and boat cruise and went on to Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls, feeding the elephants, the crocodile farm and the Boma restaurant. We stayed an extra day because the bus broke down but all were safe and had a great time!
- For the safe return of the Mt Zion team.
- For our families and friends, the stateside board, The Mission Society, our team here at Zion.
PRAYERS:
- For safety as we have had several events of thieves even taking our fence around the property.
- For the Norcross team as they prepare to come to Africa this week. This will be our largest team yet! (13)
- For good health and strength.
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6
In HIS Service, Lorna and Travis - Children of Zion Village, Namibia Africa
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Melissa Gunderson, Sharon Grahn, LuRae Ahrendt, Leesa Quinlan, Sherry Simon, Pam Tubesing, Denise Quinlan,
Gary Grahn, Morris Tubesing, Tamar Curry, Kia Quinlan
Not Pictured: Alan Harben
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Please Pray for the Namibia Mission TeamJuly 23 - August 6
Mission Team Projects- Vacation Bible School
- Medical
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- Staff Appreciation
Please pray for God to ...
2. help the staff feel appreciated as unsung heroes
3. bring healing and spiritual assurance thru the medical portions
4. help the children feel the love of Jesus
5. keep all the family we leave at home safe and well
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 Blog Post from Bradley Carr
Missionary Serving in Nicaragua
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 Short-Term Mission Trip
Ruben Dario, Nicaragua
December 27, 2014 - January 3, 2015Team led by Shelley Carr and Glen Mitchell. If you are interested in being part of this team, contact:
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 Estonia/Russia Mission Team
To serve on this team, please contact Pastor Terri Hoye: 770-448-4142, ext. 105 | [email protected]Charlie & Miki Chastain serve in Estonia/Russia and are supported thru your Faith Promise Giving.
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Your donation of children's {and juniors'} clothes, shoes and toys, clean and in good condition, can help someone go on a mission trip when sold at local consignment sales.
You may bring items to the church and place in the collection bin in the Welcome Center Vending Area. For info email Liz Nauert: [email protected]
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 Prayer Walk THIS Sunday, July 27 | 2PM
Pray for Our Schools
We will caravan to each of the schools in our cluster and pray for the administration, students and families as a a new school year is about to begin. Meet at the Fellowship Hall Portico at 2PM.
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 | Rev. Terri Hoye and Dr. Jody Alderman speak with Summerour Middle School
Principal Dorothy Parker-Jarrett |
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 Success Summerour ... Truly a Success!
The two-week enrichment program for 6th and 8th graders at Summerour Middle School concluded Thursday, July 17 with a great World Cup themed celebration!
NFUMC coordinated the event and, thanks to many people among many ministries, we had over 40 volunteers.
We operated a school store where the kids could spend tickets they had earned throughout the two weeks for supplies for their upcoming year. Also, at no-cost to the students AND their families, we offered grilled hotdogs, popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy.
Many of the people commented they couldn't believe we were all there and everything was free!! Invitations were extended for the upcoming student worship night, Connect Student and LightShine Children's Ministries and relationships were established with students and staff that we can build on in the future.
HeartReach (Evangelism) would like to thank everyone who donated school supplies, volunteered in the classroom and helped at the celebration to spread God's love in a tangible way to our community neighbors! Thru your Faith Promise Giving, both our Evangelism and Local Mission Teams were able to sponsor this celebration! Return to Top
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 LAST CALL - Help Us Stuff the BusSchool Supplies Drive {Ends NEXT Monday, July 28!}
{Help make the start of the school year special!}
Schools Supported:
Berkeley Lake Elementary Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Pinckneyville Middle School GIVE West
Simpson Elementary School Norcross Elementary School
Stripling Elementary School Peachtree Elementary School
Summerour Middle School
Click here for supply list
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 Stuff the Bus {and Your Belly}
at the Partnering for Success BBQ
Saturday, August 2 | Noon - 3PM
Cost: $10/per | Farmhouse 17 Historic Norcross {bring school supplies!}
138 Holcomb Bridge Rd. between Buford Hwy and S. P'tree St. - next door to Bleu House Cafe
Your $10 ticket includes 2 meats, sides and beverage. Purchase tickets at the door or click here. Benefits students in Peachtree Corners and Norcross - enjoy small silent auction.
Sponsored by Communities in Schools, Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership, Farmhouse 17 and the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation - come learn about the great work these sponsors do for our schools! For more information: 770-849-0078. Click here for event flier.
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 Schools are waiting for Churches to Step Up
and Offer Good News Club in their Schools!!!!!
Currently, we host Good News Club at Beaver Ridge Elementary. Stripling Elementary School, which is also in our school cluster, is ready to have the GNC offered at their school.
FIVE More Volunteers Needed for teams serving at:
- Stripling Elementary | Thursdays | 2:30 - 4:45PM and
- Beaver Ridge Elementary | Wednesdays | 2:30 - 4:30PM
Training and curriculum provided but we are waiting on volunteers to serve in this ministry.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity or to sign up to be part of the GNC, contact Pastor Terri Hoye: [email protected]
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 Please Pray for Our Church of the Week
Northeast Community Church
Please pray for our next-door neighbors on Light Circle. In particular, please pray those involved in the church's Prison Ministry will be brave and bold for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Contact:
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Pastor Terri Hoye, Pastor of Administration, Missions & Evangelism
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