 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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Norcross First & Action Ministries Partnership
Grace UMC Women's Community Kitchen 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 service, 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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 Flea Market! United Methodist Children's Home Auxiliary 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.
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support The Methodist Children's Home.
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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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Family Promise Wish List
Our church is a Family Promise host church.
Family Promise Wish List:
Toilet Paper Bleach
Dryer Sheets Laundry Detergent!
Bring donations to their 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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Norcross Meals on Wheels Summer News
Special Thanks to Norcross First United Methodist Church
NMOW is so grateful for the generosity of Norcross First United Methodist Church. Throughout the year, they provide ongoing support that helps us meet the needs of seniors in our community. Click here to read full newsletter.
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support Norcross Meals on Wheels
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Restoring Hope! in Action
Because of your investment in the Restoring Hope! campaign, NCM can expand its services to its clients in the community.
Over 60 people came out to the Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, June 1, 2014 to pray blessings over the new buildings at NCM.
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Training Annex
NCM will now be able to offer training classes such as money management, credit counseling, career coaching, health advocacy programs and many more to its clients.
All of these programs are a part of the Transforming Lives Program (TLP).
Children's Annex
With the Children's Annex, kids can have their own space to enjoy Vacation Bible School (VBS), homework assistance or just participate in fun activities while parents are receiving NCM services.
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 Playground
The playground will be a place where kids can be kids. They can run and have fun. It can be a place of refuge during their time at the Co-op.
We would love to have volunteers to monitor the playground.
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 The Playground Dedicated to "Jack Lane"
The playground was dedicated in memory of a long time volunteer, "Jack Lane", whose vision and dedication helped to make this dream of a playground a reality. Thank you to the Lane Family for sharing Jack with us.
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support the Norcross Cooperative Ministry.
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 Items Needed for Homeless Ministry
Connect Student Ministry collects 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
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 July News from The Mission Society
Only One Explanation
It was late at night on the city streets of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. President Max Wilkins was working with a ministry to get teenage runaways to a place of safety. Alone in a dangerous neighborhood, Max remembers, "One of the largest men I've ever seen in my life was coming directly toward me. His fists were clenched. His jaw was set. And his eyes were piercing." The incidents that followed will shock and bless you - and remind you why you follow Jesus.  He Could Not Keep Silent Encountering the Truth of Christ changed everything for this devout Muslim Peter and Esther Pereira, who are originally from India, live in Hyderabad where they founded and run the ministry Hope for Today. Here they share the story of a Muslim who put his faith in Christ and how God directed his life. Full story  A ministry in Kenya is giving orphans a hope and a future. Find out how you can help. Smith and his three siblings were born into a hard-working family. His father toiled in the fishing industry, while his mother undertook a small business of selling vegetables. But, like thousands of other children in Kenya, Smith and his siblings became orphans, and life dramatically changed for all of them. Full story Years after leaving the field, a Mission Society missionary sees fruit from his ministry in Kazakhstan.
Jim Ramsay and his family served with The Mission Society in Kazakhstan from 1996-2006. On a recent trip to Kazakhstan, Jim experienced a glimpse into the impact his family and other Mission Society missionaries have had in that region. Full story 
Woman turns from juju to Jesus
Sue Kolljeski serves with The Mission Society in Lawra, Ghana. She works with special needs children and pastors a church in the nearby village of Kasalgri. Here she shares a story of the salvation of a woman on Easter Sunday. Full story
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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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 UMCOR Early Response Team Training
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]
{a minimum of 8 participants are needed for each 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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 Travis & Lorna Curry: Praises & Prayer Requests
We are stateside visiting Travis' mother who is in home hospice. Thank you for your prayers for her and for his father and for us. She was aware when we arrived on Tuesday and gave a big smile. Yesterday and today she seems to be sleeping more and not as alert and responsive.
We have tickets to return to Africa on Monday {today, June 30} to arrive on Wednesday but we will see how the weekend goes and adjust accordingly.
Check out our website!!!! David and Laura Burkhart put in many hours of work to give the site a new look and face lift! It is really wonderful and we so appreciate them and their commitment to HIS kingdom! There are also some new blogs that you can see when you click the blog "tab." www.tlcinhisservice.org You can also find all of our newsletters there and pictures and more.
THANK YOU DAVID AND LAURA!!!!
Thank you for your ongoing prayers during this difficult time.
With Love and Appreciation, In His Service, Lorna and Travis
Serving Christ in Namibia Africa - Children of Zion Village
Click here to read June Newsletter
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support Travis and Lorna Curry.  Items Needed for Namibia Our July Namibia team will take these items to Travis and Lorna Curry. - Children's swimsuits {all sizes}
- New or gently used Bible covers
Collection bin located in Welcome Center Vending Area
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 Blog Post from Bradley Carr
Missionary Serving in Nicaragua
Some Things I've Learned
Living in a different country gives you a pretty awesome perspective on life. Most of which, I can't even begin to put into words but I will try my best! - God is at work all over the world. America isn't the only place where christians live and people here love Jesus...a lot.
- People are awesome. Relationships are the building blocks of life and here in Nica, they're way more important than in the states. Whether it be a stranger on a public bus or a stranger on the street people here are, in my opinion, are more friendly than in the US. Everyone talks to everyone, buses and taxis aren't quiet like they are back home. Everyone talks to everyone and everyone helps everyone. I have a trust for everyone I meet here even if it is just some guy I'm sitting next to on a bus.
- Time really isn't as important here. People would trade a conversation, meal, or hanging out over being on time to everything. "Nica time" is a real thing and it's awesome. No one is too busy to help or too busy to be with family. Schedules are suggested and nothing goes as planned and yet there is ALWAYS enough time in the day to get everything done.
Click here to read more and follow his blog.
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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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 Summerour Success Summer Program
Monday - Thursday, July 7 - 17
Summerour Middle School designed this program for rising 6th - 8th Grade students to help prepare them for a successful upcoming year at the school. Through this program the teachers have prepared a program to preview the materials for the upcoming year, while introducing and implementing high-order thinking strategies to help students succeed in their Fall semesters and testing. Writing / literacy is emphasized. This year the program will incorporate a World Cup theme, designed to engage and motivate students throughout the program. 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] Return to Top
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 Help Us Stuff the Bus: School Supplies Drive 2014
July 6 - 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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 Schools are waiting for Churches to Step Up
and Offer Good News Club in their Schools!!!!!
I remember 20 years ago when we tried to get the schools to allow the churches to offer the Good News Club in our local elementary schools. Time and time again, the door was clearly closed until now. Now there is a waiting lists of schools who want to be able to offer the Good News Club but they cannot find a church who is willing to step up and commit!
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.
We would love to be able to send a team to Stripling on Thursday afternoons from
2:30 - 4:45PM and Beaver Ridge Elementary Wednesday's from 2:30 - 4:30PM.
Training and curriculum provided but we are waiting on volunteers to serve in this ministry.
Good News Club Pictures Here
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
The Atlanta Vineyard
Please pray for their finances: the church is transitioning into a much younger congregation, but in many cases that means a lot less income from giving.
Pray also for their missions focus as a church: they support church plants in Russia and Tajikistan and hope to send a team from the church this year.
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Contact:
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Pastor Terri Hoye, Pastor of Administration, Missions & Evangelism
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