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NFUMC Weekly Newsletter {Vol. 2: Issue 45}
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 This Week at Norcross First United Methodist Church
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Worship With Us!
Norcross First is a loving community of people who've found God's life through Jesus Christ and we'd be honored to share that same life and love with you! This church is alive with God's love and presence, opportunities to serve Him and plans to reach this entire community with the Good News of God's unending love.
It's our prayer you'll find a place of service and make new friends, but most importantly, that you'll grow in your spiritual commitment to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are in our midst, we hope you feel loved and accepted by your church family. The pastors and staff are here to serve as pastor and friend. Please don't hesitate to call.
8:17AM Traditional: Chapel 9:30AM Modern: Sanctuary
10:00AM Hispanic: Chapel 11:00AM Traditional: Sanctuary
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 NFUMC Worship and Facebook
Every Sunday you can let your friends know you are at the best Worship Experience in the city. When you arrive on campus, take out your smart phone and pull up your Facebook page. On the top right corner, select the "check in" box and you'll let your FB friends know they should be in Worship with you. It's easy and uses social media to connect you to the world for the Kingdom. Let's all "check in" every Sunday morning.
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 Summer is a great time to spend some extra time with the family and maybe take a little break or vacation. The church ministries are still hard at work throughout the summer. One way to make sure things keep running smoothly, even if you are gone, is to use your banks bill pay service to send your tithes and gifts to the church. Thank you for giving.
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Evangelism
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Summerour Success Summer Program Is In Full Swing {It's not too late to help!} Summerour Middle School designed this program for rising 6th - 8th Grade students to help prepare them for a successful upcoming year at the school. How YOU Can Help?- Help Serve Breakfast: We'll provide and serve breakfast the week of July 14.
- Be a Mentor: The teachers would like to have one-on-one mentors for their students during the teaching instruction. They will keep the classroom size to no more than 20 students. The teachers will provide worksheets and activities to help the students engage in the curriculum. Mentors can commit to one day a week or more depending on their schedule.
- Volunteer for the July 17 Celebration: Plans are being made to have a celebration at the end of the event.
- PRAY: Please be in prayer as to how God can use you in the Success Summer Program to help change the life of a student.
To volunteer, please contact:Carey Thompson: [email protected]Shelley Carr: [email protected]Julie Eskridge: [email protected]Pastor Terri Hoye: [email protected]  School Supplies Drive thru July 28
Help "stuff the bus" and make the start of the school year special for the children in our community.
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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Job Fair | 9AM - Noon | Thursday, July 17
Family Life Center
The Job Fair is sponsored by the Department of Labor and The Norcross Co-Op. Volunteers needed to greet individuals as they come onto the campus for the event and pray with those attending. Please be in prayer for those seeking employment. To volunteer, please contact Rev. Terri Hoye: 770-448-4142, ext. 105 | [email protected]
CareerFest 2014 is designed to help today's career seeker by providing:
- job leads
- workshops
- access to community programs
The event is sponsored by the Norcross Cooperative Ministry and the Georgia Department of Labor. Presentations and activities include:
- Meeting with Employers
- Resume Assistance
- Workshop: Over 50 and Unemployed
The goal for CareerFest 2014 is to provide current job leads and access to information about other resources available to today's job seeker. Career resources include: education, special skills training, resume preparation and interviewing skills
Community resources: food, clothing, housing, childcare, utility assistance, health needs. For more information, please contact Leslie Buchanan at the Norcross Cooperative Ministry: 770-263-0013 | [email protected] Click here to go to the Georgia Department of Labor web page that has more details and a current list of employers that are scheduled to attend.
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  Downtown Norcross July 3 Festivities
Our Evangelism team hosted the Dunk Tank at the pre-Independence Day celebration in Downtown Norcross. Even though it takes place before the actual holiday, the celebration still goes all out with its festivities, offering live music, fireworks, food and family activities.  This year the Dunk Tank raised $276, which will be given to the Norcross Community School Partnership. 
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Snellville UMC
Join them in praying for their congregation, Paraguay Mission teams and for their city officials. They are grateful for vibrant worship and ministry at their church and fervently pray for their church neighbors.
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 John Tyner: Celebrating 29 Years of Service
As previously announced by Staff Parish Relations Committee,
John Tyner will retire on July 31, 2014 after faithfully serving as our custodian for 29 1/2 years. We will honor John with a reception
immediately following the 11AM service on Sunday, July 20.
If you would like to write a note or letter expressing your gratitude for his ministry here at Norcross First, you may bring the notes with you to the reception or place in Rev. Terri Hoye's mailbox prior to July 20.
Some have asked if it's possible to give John a monetary gift. If you would like to give John a monetary gift, the cash or check made payable to John Tyner may be placed in the offering plate or given to our Financial Administrator, Nancy Garrison, by Sunday, July 20. She will see all gifts are deposited as a lump sum into his personal account. John will be given a list of names but not the individual amounts. This contribution is considered a personal gift and is therefore not tax deductible.
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Music Ministry
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 Pray for Student Choir Tour
Gatlinburg, TN | July 19 - 22 Please pray for FUSION Student Choir as they prepare for their choir tour. |
 Ongoing Student Choir Fundraiser
Order a Delicious Pork Roast or Turkey Breast
Pork Roast (8-10 lbs) & Smoked Turkey Breast | $35/each Turn-in completed form and fees to Sandra Hunter. Click here for Pork Roast Order Form |
Children's Ministry
Karen Ahn | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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 Lock-In THIS Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12
For Rising 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
5:30PM - 9AM | COST: $10/child
The theme for our Lock-In is Father's Love: "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" - I John 3:1 We'll have a night of exciting worship, water slides, dinner {and more}Please Bring Your: - Bible - sleeping bag - swimsuit - pajamas - towel - change of clothes {PARENTS} please join us Saturday morning for breakfast at 8AM in the Fellowship Hall.RSVP to Karen Ahn: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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  Play Days Wednesdays
10AM - 12:30PM
We had great fun Wednesday touring Norcross Fire Station #1. 65 children and adults joined us at the station. Click here for photo's.
Please join us THIS Wednesday, July 16 for our
Grand Finale featuring water slides, here at Norcross First UMC.
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 Vacation Bible School at Norcross Co-Op
{Volunteers Needed}
- Monday, July 21 & Wednesday, July 23 | 10AM - Noon
- Tuesday, July 22 | 6 - 8PM
All materials provided!
To volunteer, contact Karen Ahn:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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 Backpack Blessing | Sunday, August 3
9:30, 10:00 and 11:00AM Worship Services
All elementary children are invited to bring your school backpack to church for a prayer and blessing as we celebrate the start of a new school year!
For more info, please contact Karen Ahn:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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Make a Difference in a Child's Life
  8 Good News Club Volunteers Needed
4 LightShine Children's Assistants
Needed every other Sunday morning
Contact Karen Ahn to Volunteer: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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Recreation
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3-Hour Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Clinic
Saturdays, July 26 and August 16
COST: $10/child - For more info/to register, please contact Upward Commissioners Brad & Amy Forehand:
[email protected] | 334-447-2234
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Open Basketball & Soccer
Thursdays | 6:30 - 8:30PM
Family Life Center and Ball Field
All ages welcome!
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Student Ministry
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TLC - Summer Retreat at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs. Please pray for our students and adults attending this retreat - Our theme is DIVERGENT: claim your rightful place, based on 1 Peter 2:9: "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light."
Summer HangOut Days - Thursdays, July 17 and 24, 11:00AM - 2PM.
Meet us downstairs in The Outlet. We will hang out ... and be spontaneous. Just show up!
Family Gwinnett Braves - Friday, July 18 - 7:05 - 10PM - Gwinnett Cool Ray Field
Meet us on the berm. Tickets are $7.50. Invite your family and friends.
FUSION Choir Trip - Saturday, July 19- Tuesday, July 22. Gatlinburg, TN
Feed the Homeless - Sunday, July 20 - 12:15 - 6PM. Meet in The Brick to make sandwiches at 12:15PM. We'll eat at The Varsity so bring money for food. We'll return to the church at 6PM. Remember to collect items to pass out. Must make reservation by Sunday, July 13 to have transportation provided. All Life Groups will meet as scheduled.
Homeless Ministry: Items Needed: We collect items to help the homeless on an ongoing basis.
Collection bin located outside The Outlet on the park bench on the lower level. Students go to downtown Atlanta and minister on a regular basis and need the following items:
- new socks - travel-size toiletries
- creamy peanut butter - jelly
- small Bibles - reading glasses
 Student Led Night of Worship
Saturday, July 26 - 7 - 8:30PM
Meet in The Brick for a great night of worship.
Open to the congregation and our community!
Bring your friends and family.
Senior Celebration - Sunday, July 27 - 12:15 - 2PM in the Family Life Center.
All reservations are due Sunday, July 20. Lunch is FREE.
Tubing in Helen - Sunday, July 27 - 2 - 7PM. We will leave for Helen immediately after Senior Celebration is over. Cost for tubing is $10. Registration is due on Sunday, July 20.
For more info: [email protected]
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Weekday Preschool
 Registration for Fall 2014 is OPEN for new and current students. You may print the registration form at home or complete one when you come in.
$125 registration fee is due at this time to reserve a space for your child. Call 678-533-1321 to arrange a tour. Registration forms posted below. Please complete and bring with you when you come in.
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Christian Education & Young Adults
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 Romans Bible Study
Wednesday Nights
7PM | Room 133/135
Contact Wesley Maston for more info or to register:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142 x111
Childcare available.
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 Family Life Center Kitchen Clean-Up Day
Saturday, July 19 | 10AM - 2PM
Lunch provided. If you can help, email Melissa Gunderson: [email protected]
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 Weekly College-Age Bible StudyTuesdays | 7PM | Room A202Contact Wesley Maston for details: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 111
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The Bridge Retreat | SAT & SUN/July 19 & 20 $10 RSVP by THIS Sunday, July 13 to Wesley Maston:[email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 111
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Second Sunday Lunch | THIS Sunday, July 13 College, career & young adults are invited to join us for lunch THIS Sunday, July 13. Meet in room 210/212 at noon for details and lunch location. Contact Wesley Maston for details: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 111
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 Flea Market! United Methodist
Children's Home Auxiliary THIS Friday & Saturday, July 11 - 12 9AM - 4PM 500 S Columbia Drive, Decatur 30030 www.umchildrenshome.org | 404-327-5820 Bargain hunters will find treasures including furniture, jewelry, sporting goods, crystal, china, shoes, clothing (vintage too!), baby gear, toys, books and electronics in two clean and organized buildings staffed with friendly volunteers. There will be live music, kids' activities and other entertainment for a festive shopping atmosphere. The sale supports the mission of the United Methodist Children's Home (www.umchildrenshome.org). Shoppers can feel good about finding a great bargain for themselves and helping our community's children at the same time. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. The United Methodist Children's Home (UMCH) is a safe haven for abused children and struggling families, and we have been since 1871. Our mission is to provide redemptive, healing services that bring meaningful change to the lives of children and families. Through all our programs - including foster care, residential programs for youth, and family preservation services - we offer holistic care to children, youth and families. Our goal for everyone we serve is to find their "Forever Family" - what we call permanency. Whether that is through adoption, reunification, staying together or standing on their own, we help our children find their home. |
 Norcross First & Action Ministries Partnership
Grace UMC Women's Community Kitchen
THIS Tuesday, July 15 | 9:30AM - 1PM
Help serve a homemade lunch at Grace UMC to women and children in the process of overcoming homelessness, hunger and poverty. The mission of this program is to provide delicious meals to approximately 40 to 100 women and children.
Volunteers in a cheerful restaurant style setting serve the delicious meals. They not only serve the meals, they also spend some time talking with the women and children and participate in the cleanup of the kitchen.
If you're unable to serve, but want to be involved, you can be a mighty help by providing:
* Chicken and broccoli casserole {Recipe and Casserole Pan will be provided}
* mixed salad * dinner rolls
* 2% milk * sweet tea
* chocolate chip cookies * paper products
To volunteer, email:
Carey Logan: [email protected]
Cathy Padgett: [email protected]
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 Items Needed for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett
During the month of July we're collecting DIAPERS & WIPES. We specifically need diapers sizes NB, 2 and 3. Collection bin located in the Welcome Center Vending Area.
We respectfully ask all items be new and/or unopened.
Other Items Needed
- Baby Bathtubs - Mobiles/Play Mats
- Baby Monitors - Pack-n-Plays
- Chair-Top High Chairs - Umbrella Strollers
- Baby Carriers - Bouncy Seats
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we support The Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett.
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 Family Promise Wish List
Our church is a Family Promise host church. Please be in prayer for these families and their children. Wish List:
- Toilet Paper - Bleach
- Dryer Sheets - Laundry Detergent!
Please bring donations to the Family Promise Day Center: 3495 B Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville 30044 or call 678-376-8950. Click here to read Family Promise Newsletter.
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support Family Promise.
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Kairos Outside Team Members Needed
Women and men needed to serve on the Kairos Outside team. Women also needed to attend the weekend.
Kairos Outside is under the umbrella of Walk to Emmaus. The weekend is similar, but is geared toward women who have a loved one in prison. The next weekend is November 7 - 9.
Five Saturday team meetings held at Dunwoody UMC: 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA. 30338: August 16 and 23, September 20 and October 4 and 25. If you are interested in working or know someone who would benefit from attending, please contact Susan Orndoff:
770-497-8633 | [email protected]
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 Register by THIS Sunday, July 13
UMCOR Early Response Team Training
Saturday, July 19 Here at Norcross First UMC
Interested in joining Norcross First's Early Response Team trained and certified to enter disaster sites as an early responder?
Then join us Saturday, July 19 at NFUMC as we offer courses taught by ERT-certified instructors from the North Georgia Conference. At the completion of the training, our team will receive national UMCOR certification allowing us to respond to a US disaster as directed by the North Georgia Conference Disaster Relief Committee.
For first time participants, the ERT training will be held at the Church, July 19 from 8AM-5PM. The cost is $15 for the training book and background check. Lunch will be available for $7.
If your ERT certification has expired, a re-certification class will be offered at the Church, July 19 from 8AM-10:30AM. If it has been over three years since your last background check, the cost will be $8 for a new background check.
To register, contact Rae Myles: [email protected] {minimum of 8 participants needed per/class}
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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
- 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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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 Namibia Mission Team
Trip Dates: July 23 - August 6
Mission letters needed for the Namibia Mission Team. Place letters in Rev. Terri Hoye's mailbox by Sunday, July 20. Projects: Vacation Bible School, Medical, Staff Appreciation, Student Tutoring Prayer Requests- the Curry's will feel uplifted by the presence of "home"
- the staff will feel appreciated as unsung heroes
- the medical portions will bring physical healing and spiritual assurance
- the children will feel even more loved and all will feel the love of Jesus
- the family we leave at home will remain safe and well
Namibia Mission Team: LuRae Ahrendt, Tamar Curry, Alan Harben, Sharon Grahn, Gary Grahn, Melissa Gunderson, Denise Quinlan, Kia Quinlan, Leesa Quinlan, Sherry Simon, Morris Tubesing, Pam Tubesing
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 The Harbor - Happy 13th Anniversary
Last month The Harbor celebrated its 13-year anniversary since we opened our doors to the first group of young adult orphans aged out of their orphanages. As we look back on all that has been accomplished and challenges that we have gone through we are grateful to our heavenly Father for every moment good or bad because He has created each of them.
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future. Ecclesiastes 7:14
Every life that has been touched, transformed, renewed and healed brings joy to my heart because I am witnessing how the cycle is being broken. When you think of this impact it is stunning because 20 years ago nothing like that existed in Russia or even was thought of except in the heart of God. Many times I have thought how much I wish there had been The Harbor 19 years ago for myself. Yet, at the same time I do realize that I had to have a little bit more challenging path so that I would have a better understanding of the struggles that young adults face.
Yes, there are some things I would have traded in a bit, but some I would never. Now more than 150 young adults have gone through The Harbor in St. Petersburg alone. In 13 years five other residential models have been opened in other cities of Russia and three more are in the development. Even though we are not able to mentor or disciple each graduate, we do track them all and to our knowledge not one has become a victim of prison, suicide, crime or drug addiction. Some have fallen into a struggle with alcohol. We do what is in our power to support them and pray that in due time they will be freed from that bondage. Alcohol has been a big issue in Russia for many centuries and has killed millions of people so we understand the depth of this challenge. We covet your prayers for wisdom, direction and continuous transformation. Click to read May-June Update from The Harbor.
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support The Harbor.
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 December Nicaragua Mission Team
Trip Dates: December 27, 2014 - January 3, 2015
To serve on this team, please contact Team Leaders Shelley Carr and Glen Mitchell immediately {registration will soon close}
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 Follow Blog Posts from Bradley Carr
Missionary Serving in Nicaragua
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Congregational Care
Pastor Brenda Westmoreland | 770-448-4142, ext. 101 | [email protected]
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New GriefShare Sessions
Sundays, August 17 - November 9 {13 weeks}
5 - 7PM Weekly | COST: $17/workbook
Who is GriefShare for? It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things never faced before.
Your GriefShare group will meet weekly on Sunday nights to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. - Video Seminar with Experts: Each week your group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects.
- Support Group Discussion with Focus: Your group will spend time discussing the video and what's going on in your lives.
- Workbook-Based Personal Study and Reflection: During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Contact Pastor Brenda Westmoreland to register: 770-448-4142 ext. 101 | [email protected]
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 Stephen Ministers
Need someone to talk to? Stephen Ministers are here when you need a good Christian friend to talk to who will offer guidance, strength, inspiration, encouragement or just a good listening ear.
Our church is blessed to have Stephen Ministers who are trained caregivers available to meet with you. They will be there for you as long as you need them and will continue to offer the support you need to get you through the difficult time. Confidentiality is always priority one with every relationship. You should know that you are not alone and we encourage you to reach out to them and help them shoulder your burdens. If you feel you need a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Brenda Westmoreland: [email protected]Return to Top
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 Christian Counseling Available
Tuesdays | Norcross First Scout Hut
Individual, Marital and Family Counseling is currently available on Tuesdays at NFUMC. This service is provided by Cameron Butler, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, who meets with clients at the Scout Hut (small house located next to the church). Counseling fees offered on sliding scale basis.
Contact Cameron Butler for info/appointment:
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 Jet Set Meeting | THIS Wednesday, July 16
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 Senior Adults 2014 Day/Extended Trips
For info & reservations, contact Wilda Warren: 770-209-7171
Jonesboro Tour, Road to Tara and Stately Oaks Tour | THIS Monday, July 14 - Will leave the church at 8:30AM for 10AM tour. Lunch at Butches.
Cost: $22.95
Charlie Brown, The Musical | Saturday, July 26 | Lionheart Theater, Downtown Norcross
Will leave the church at 11:30AM to have lunch at The Crossing, formerly the Norcross Station. Show begins at 2PM. Marie Walker is cast as Lucy.
Cape Cod Trip: October 11-19, 2014 We have one bus full for this trip. We are trying to fill a second bus. If you would like to put your name on a wait list, contact Wilda Warren: [email protected]
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Job Seekers
Greg Purves | [email protected] | 678-859-6406
Rona Rahtz | [email protected] | 678-430-6019
 Snellville United Methodist Church
2428 Main Street East
Snellville, 30078
770-972-9360
Atlanta Jobseekers is a job networking group that meets every Friday from 7:30am to 9:30am in Atlanta, GA (Perimeter area). http://www.perimeter-jobseekers.org
We meet at 7000 Central Parkway building, Atlanta, GA 30328. Central Parkway is located between Peachtree Dunwoody and Perimeter Center West. After you park in the parking garage, enter the office building and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
We meet in the 3rd floor conference room and we will be starting at 7:30am with our featured speaker. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards for networking and feel free to forward along this email to those that you feel can benefit. Coffee and donuts are provided and the meeting is free.
Thanks to CCCI Atlanta for sponsoring this space! If you are an IT professional be sure to visit http://www.cccitpeople.com and tell them you're from Atlanta Jobseekers.
CrossroadsCareer is a unique site that will walk you through the Seven Steps in your Job Search. This website is a one of a kind resource that we are pleased to share more with you.
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