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NFUMC Weekly Newsletter {Vol. 2: Issue 46}
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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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Job Fair TODAY {Thursday, July 17} 9AM - Noon in the Family Life Center The Job Fair is sponsored by the Department of Labor and The Norcross Co-Op and is designed to help today's career seeker by providing:
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 Christmas Bow Making Class
Wednesday, July 23 | 2PM & 7PM
Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we make bows. These bows will be used in December for our church gift wrapping outreach event in Downtown Norcross. Class is for beginners and experts - all welcome! Contact Carole Cline for more info:
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 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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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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 Reception for John Tyner THIS Sunday Come Celebrate John's 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 THIS 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. |
Restaurant Sunday | THIS Sunday
Enjoy Lunch OR Dinner THIS Sunday! Two options to earn funds for the youth choir trip!
- Sweet Tomatoes at Gwinnett Mall - must bring red flier!
- Lupita's Mexican Restaurant at the corner of Beaver Ruin & Indian Trail - must bring a bulletin!
For more information, contact the Music Office: [email protected]
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 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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 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 students and 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 and pray for our teachers, as well!
For more info, please contact Karen Ahn:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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 Sixth Grade Parents Meeting
Sunday, August 3 | 11AM | The Outlet
This will be a welcome for parents and students to Connect Student Ministry. Join us downstairs for a brief meeting.
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 Wednesday Night Kids Club ENCOUNTER
Resumes August 13 | 7:15 - 8:00PM
All programs will include a Bible story or devotion.
- Brite Lites Ballet Class with Renee and Emma
{Age 3 - 5th Grade} Worship thru dance {limited space} - Preschool Stories, Arts & Crafts {Ages 3 thru 5} Hear stories in the Bible and make them meaningful thru art
- Bible Discovery {1st - 5th Grade} Explore Bible using LEGO's, videos, science experiments and more - will focus on worship and prayer
- Cooking and Art {K - 5th Grade} Bring the beauty of God's world and stories to life thru different forms of art. Meet Melissa in kitchen once a month for cooking class
- Tutoring and More {K - 5th Grade} Strengthen math and language arts skills with games and fun challenges
For more info, please contact Karen Ahn: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
Upcoming Wednesday Night Children's Music Opportunities
Living In The Light: a season of music to share the light of Jesus
- Glory Ringers {3rd - 5th Grade}
- Teeny Tykes Children's Choir | 6:30 - 7:00PM | Birth - Age 2
{must be accompanied by parent/guardian}
Children's Choirs | 6:15 - 7:15PM
- Melody Makers {Ages 3 - 4}
- Chorister Choir {K - 2nd Grade}
- Carol Choir {3rd - 5th Grade}
For more info, please contact Sandra Hunter: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 122
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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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  Lock-In Praise Report!
We had 21 rising 4th, 5th and 6th Graders attend our Lock-In last Friday night. We played on a giant water slide, had dinner, ate s'mores, and had GREAT worship celebrating "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
Parents and children enjoyed a devotion and a special time of sharing notes of love, prayer and encouragement written to each other, which were shared together as a family before enjoying breakfast. All were dismissed in prayer. Click here for more pictures from the event!
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  Summer Play Days Finale
We had approximately 80 children and adults come and enjoy are summer play day finale, which featured water slides! Click here for more pictures from the event!
 
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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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 Summerour Success Celebration - TODAY 1:00PM - 5PM {Need 25-30 students / parents}We have an opportunity for you to reach out into our community TODAY {Thursday, July 17} - we're talking fun for the whole family!
Summerour Middle School - across the street from the church is hosting a Summer Celebration for their summer students. They expect 400+ to attend. Our church will provide food, as well as join in the fun. Event will be from 2:00 pm until about 5:00 pm - you don't have to be there for the entire event, but we want to encourage you to come and be a part of investing in the community for Jesus. We will need to be there by 1:00 to set up. We will take a bus from the church - RSVP to Sandra Hunter: [email protected]
Summer HangOut Day - Thursday, July 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
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 THIS 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 THIS Sunday, July 20.
6th Grade Parent Meeting | Sunday, August 3 | 11AM | Downstairs
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
THIS 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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 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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Pr ay for 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 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 cleaning 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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 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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 Senior Adults 2014 Day/Extended Trips
For info & reservations, contact Wilda Warren: 770-209-7171 Mary Poppins | Wednesday, August 6 | Ticket $17.96 | Aurora TheatreLeave the church at 9:00AM for a 10:00 showing. Lunch TBA Tour of the CDC Museum | Monday, September 8 | Free
Leave the church at 10:00AM for 11:00AM Tour. - Lunch TBA
Driving Miss Daisey | Wednesday, October 1 Tickets $17.96 | Aurora Theatre
Leave the church at 9:00AM for a 10:00AM showing. Lunch TBA
Delta Airlines Museum Tour | Monday, November 3
Leave the church at 9:00AM for a 10:00AM tour. Lunch TBA We are going to Cape Cod! Trip Dates: October 11-19, 2014.
We have one bus full for our trip to Cape Cod. 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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