Worship



Sunday, August 30, 2026


"Is There a Balm in Gilead?"

Guest: Rev. Dr. Dennis Jarvis


Philippians 2:1-11



Modern | 9 AM | Simmons Hall

Traditional |11 AM | Sanctuary & Live Online


The Rev. Dr. Dennis Jarvis


Dennis Jarvis was born in Denver, Colorado and has lived in Colorado and New Mexico. He then moved to Georgia to attend Candler school of Theology in 1984. He served rural

churches in North Georgia for 10 years before attending Columbia Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.D. in Pastoral Counseling and became a Licensed Marriage and

Family Therapist.


Dennis has served as a U.M.C. Pastor in mainly rural or small- town settings for over 30 years, and as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as the Northwest District

Counselor for over 20 years.


He is married to Ann MacKinnon and they have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

Happening This Week

WND | August 26 | 5 PM | Simmons


This is a reminder for everyone who has already registered for tonight’s dinner. We are looking forward to gathering around the table with you!


Menu Preview | September 2

  • Orange Marmalade Glazed Pork Loin
  • Herb Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
  • Green Beans w/ Roasted Peppers and Dill
  • Buttered Yeast Rolls
  • Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies


Haven’t registered for September 2 yet? Secure your spot by using the registration button below.

Blood Drive | September 8 | 3–7 PM | Register Now


Northbrook UMC is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 8, from 3–7 PM in the Fellowship Hall!


There are still plenty of time slots available. Sign up today and help save a life.

To schedule your donation, visit the American Red Cross website and search for Northbrook UMC using ZIP code 30075.

Grief Support Group | Begins Sept 17 | 7 PM | Rm 203


Have you experienced the loss of someone significant in your life? Join our grief support group at Northbrook, where qualified counselors will facilitate a safe and supportive environment for those navigating grief.


There is no cost to participate, but space is limited to 12 participants. Register here by August 31.

Looking Ahead

MOMCO Meeting | September 17 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM | Simmons


Northbrook Women's Ministry will be providing the meal for the MOMCO meeting on Thursday, September 17. We are looking for volunteers to bring food items. Please refer to the SignUpGenius for complete details.


Confirmation Class Informational Meeting | Sept 27| 12:15 PM | Summit


Confirmation is an important step in the faith journey of baptized Christians, offering students the opportunity to affirm their baptismal and membership vows and become a professing member of the local church and The United Methodist Church. The class is open to 8th graders through high school students who have not yet completed confirmation and will meet October 4–April 11. The cost is $250 per student, which includes books, materials, the retreat, and retreat transportation. To learn more, join us for an informational meeting on September 27 at 12:15 PM in the Summit. Sign up here.


Guatemala Mission Trip | November 3 - 10


If you are interested in joining us for the Guatemala mission trip taking place November 3–10, 2026, with, Love Serve, there's still time to register. Please contact Craig and Carol Hill. No special skills or experience required. We’ll have the opportunity to serve and spend time with our sponsored students.


Youth Rooted Retreat| November 6 - 8 | Register Now


The Rooted Retreat is the North Georgia Conference’s fall youth gathering, designed for youth groups with students in grades 6–12 and their adult chaperones. The retreat features powerful worship experiences, inspiring speakers, and dedicated youth group time for leaders and volunteers to build and strengthen relationships with their students. Rooted is centered on group formation, community involvement, and outreach. Register here.



Bible Study Groups

W.O.N (Women of Northbrook) Wednesdays 6:30 PM | Rm 206 

 

August 5–September 16

Following Jesus, by Henri J.M. Nouwen.

Contact: Andrea Youngstrom

 

W.O.W. (Women of the Word) | Thursdays | 10:30 AM | Rm 230


August 13–September 24

Now That Faith Has Come, by Beth Moore

Contact: Trisha Bates-Hudson


Purchase your own book.

Crusades: Jesus and the Sword | August 19 | 5:45 PM | Rm 213



Jesus and the Sword: A discussion-based class for anyone interested in exploring the Crusades as a lens to examine warfare in the Bible and modern religion-infused conflict. No prior reading is necessary. Nursery provided; please RSVP Here.


Contact: William Newkirk

Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday Youth Meal Sign-Ups:

Support our youth by providing a Sunday meal. Sign up here.


Contact:
Erich Wills


Dedicate Flowers in Worship | Click Here to Dedicate Flowers


Flower Delivery Substitutes

The Flower Ministry is looking for substitute flower delivery volunteers. If you are willing to fill in when our regular volunteers are unavailable, please contact Emily Johnson.


Click Here to View Other Volunteer Opportunities


Prayer

August Prayer Focus:

The August Prayer Focus is for the children, parents, teachers, staff members, and bus drivers as the school and church programs begin for the new school year.


Prayer List:

Jan Boyea, Daigle Family, Jane Greene, Betty Houlton, Leigh Ann Launius, Jennifer Maxwell, Jama Shackelford, and Diane Zeman


We extend Christian love and sympathy to Debbie and Lauren Dempsey for the death of Debbie's sister, Gina Peterson.


Please note:

Due to concerns about consent and privacy, we print only the names of Northbrook church members or the direct family members of Northbrook church members in church publications. All names on this list are shared with clergy, staff, and our prayer team. 



Prayer requests rotate every three weeks. If there is still a concern, then please resubmit your request. Submit a prayer request at here.




The Northbrook Prayer Team | Contact Leigh Ann Launius



Attendance & Giving

Last Sunday's Attendance

Modern Worship: 112

Traditional Worship: 191

Online: 94

Weekly Giving:

Last week's offering totaled $23,015, over budget by $1,533. We have received $928,114 year-to-date, under budget by $80,548.

Thank You from Camp Glission


Members of Northbrook UMC,


After 9 weeks of camp, Glisson’s 101st summer is officially in the books.


Before we begin preparing for next year, I want to reach out to thank you for your recent gift to support these ministries. Generous support from United Methodist churches ensure that Glisson and its family of camp ministries have the resources to continue the important work of “faith-forming fun."


At Glisson, young people deepen their faith, discover their gifts, and practice what it means to live in Christian community with others. These life-changing experiences would not be possible without your support.


On behalf of our entire team, thank you. As always, if there are ways we can better support the efforts of your congregation, please let us know.


Many blessings,

Ian Lloyd, Director of Development

August Second Mile Offering


This month’s Second Mile Offering supports Trinity Table, a ministry serving hot meals to over 170 hungry and unhoused guests in Atlanta every Sunday.


Here's how to give: Give online and select "Second Mile Offering" from the drop-down Fund menu. Or mail a check to the church office and indicate "Second Mile Offering" on the memo line.

Would you like to plan an event or have something added to the Midweek email?

Check our Communications Request Page

Until we meet again, know that you are loved!
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