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NFUMC Weekly Newsletter {Vol. 2: Issue 43}
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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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 A Note from Trustees
Over the past couple of weeks we have had an increased number of vehicles broken into and items stolen. When leaving your car, please:
- Remove any items/objects that would be visible from your car and hide them in your trunk
- Lock your car
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Trustees Committee
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Music Ministry
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 Two Worship Services This Sunday, June 29
- 9:30AM Modern Worship | Sanctuary
- 11:00AM Faith & Freedom | Sanctuary
There will be no 8:17AM Worship service and 10AM Hispanic congregants will join the 11AM service. 11AM Faith & Freedom will feature the Chancel Choir and Salute to the Armed Forces. Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed for Independence Day Friday, July 4.
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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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 Family Water Night | 6:30-8:30PM
THIS Friday, June 27 | $3/person
West Gwinnett Aquatic Center, Leisure Pool
4488 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross 30071
Money will be collected at the entrance of the Aquatic Center.
For info, please contact Karen Ahn: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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 Fifth Sunday Extended Elementary Worship
THIS Sunday, June 29 | 10AM | Fellowship Hall
No 11AM Sunday school classes for K-5th Grade. Children attending the 9:30AM Modern Worship Gathering will be dismissed to the Fellowship Hall and may be picked up at 10:50AM by their parents from the Fellowship Hall. Children whose parents attend 11AM Sunday Small Groups may attend the 11AM Faith & Freedom Service with Karen Ahn and the children's leaders. Parents may pick-up their Elementary children from the Sanctuary following the 11AM service.
For more info, contact Karen Ahn: [email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 116
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 Lock-In | Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12
For Rising 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
5:30PM - 9AM | COST: $10/child
Exciting worship, water slides, dinner {and more}
Bring Bible, swimsuit, towel, sleeping bag, pajamas, change of clothes
For info, please contact Karen Ahn:
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 Summer Play Days - Every Wednesday
Thru July 16 | 10AM - 12:30PM
HERE at NFUMC - Preschool Area
For more info, contact Karen Ahn:
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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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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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Student Ministry
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Family Study Series Continues
THIS Sunday | 11AM
[Guardrails] Avoiding Regrets In Your Life
If you have a student 6th - 12th Grade, you'll want to join us downstairs in The Outlet for the small group Video Bible study, Guardrails. Students and parents are together in this study.
Stop flirting with disaster and establish personal guardrails around friendships, your finances, your faith. Light snacks served so head downstairs right after the 9:30AM Modern Worship Gathering.
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LAUNCH 2014 - Connect Student Ministry and The Dream House
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TLC - Summer Retreat at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs. Wednesday, July 9 - Sunday, July 13 Registration closed. 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.
 Student Led Night of Worship
Saturday, July 26 - 7 - 8:30PM
Meet in The Brick.
A great night of worship.
Bring your friends and family.
Senior Celebration - Sunday, July 27 - 12:15 - 2PM in the Family Life Center.
Family 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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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
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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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 Wednesday Night Summer Connections
7PM | Wednesdays thru July 30
Contact Wesley Maston for more info or to register:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142 x111
Childcare available for all studies.
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 Young Adult Retreat at Skylake
Saturday & Sunday, June 28-29
Registration Closed
For more info, contact Wesley Maston:
[email protected] | 770-448-4142, ext. 111
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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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United Methodist Men {UMM} Breakfast Meeting THIS Sunday, June 29 | 7:45AM | Family Life Center
All men of the church are invited to attend.
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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 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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 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. |
 Items Needed for the
Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett
During the month of June we're collecting DIAPER BAGS & CHANGING PADS. 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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 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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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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 December Nicaragua Mission Team Interest Meeting
THIS Sunday, June 29 | 12:15PM | Room 133/135
If you want to serve on this team, please plan to attend this brief meeting and get your name on the list. Team led by Shelley Carr and Glen Mitchell. If you can't attend Sunday's meeting but want to serve, contact Shelley or Glen immediately {registration will soon close}
Trip Dates: December 27, 2014 - January 3, 2015
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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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  Praises and Prayer Requests from Travis & Lorna Curry
PRAISES:
- We are excited to have the Christianbury family here to serve for 2 weeks. They arrived safely from Maryland.
- Saturday there were 78 baptized in the river. It was awesome with singing praises to God. The weather was cold and windy and the water was cold but the people were singing and thankful! The one lady in the picture could not stand but she was assisted into the water to be baptized!
- We thank God for our home church, Norcross FUMC and all they do for us prayerfully and financially!!! We love you guys!
- We thank God for the Stateside board, The Mission Society, our prayer team and all of you who have answered God's call to be a part of this ministry at Children of Zion!
PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Travis' mother is in home hospice now. Please pray for her and the family.
With Love and Appreciation,
In His Service,
Lorna and Travis Curry - Serving Christ in Namibia Africa - Children of Zion Villages
http://tlcinhisservice.blogspot.com/
Thru your Faith Promise Giving we are able to support Travis and Lorna Curry.
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 Items Needed for NamibiaOur July Namibia team will take these items to Travis & Lorna Curry. Collection bin located in Welcome Center Vending Area.
- Children's swimsuits {all sizes}
- New or gently used Bible covers
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Evangelism
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 Christmas Bow Making Class
THIS Thursday, June 26 | 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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 Norcross July 3 Dunk Tank Event
Downtown Norcross | 4PM - Dusk
Proceeds for the dunk tank will go to charity. Volunteers Needed: Help collect money, chase balls and help smaller children throw balls. Only skills required are enthusiasm and the desire to have fun! Sign-up for 60 minute blocks of time to serve by emailing:Julie Eskridge: [email protected] or LuRae Ahrendt: [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.
- Help with the July 5 World Cup Kick-Off: Help coordinate our Popcorn, Snow Cone and Cotton Candy machines at this event.
- 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]
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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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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
Jonesboro Tour, Road to Tara and Stately Oaks Tour | 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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Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA
LAUNCH is in year three and has grown to be a major mission and service project for Mid Hi, Sr Hi, college aged students and their adult leaders. It's become an annual summer opportunity where students have the chance to impact their community for the Kingdom of God. Over four days, students and adults spent time serving in our community in the name of Jesus.
This year we returned to The Dream House; a respite home for medically fragile children located in Lilburn. Students and adults took on projects consisting of yard work, painting, deck repair, erosion control and various other opportunities to help make The Dream House property an inviting and welcoming place. One of the highlights was seeing students load, move and spread six dump truck loads of mulch.
This was a very worthy project as we came together to serve people we may never even meet. Imagine the constant concern for a parent who cares for a child 24/7; and the anxiety of leaving that child with other people for even a brief period. The work we did helped to communicate that The Dream House is a well thought out, caring, professional ministry; one that parents can feel comfortable about.
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