Sunday, October 18, 2026

Max Wilkins will share the fourth teaching in his sermon series, "The Disciple's Prayer." 

This message will focus on "give us today our daily bread," with a primary focus on gratitude. How do we cultivate an attitude of gratitude? How does gratitude relate to this prayer? And what does gratitude say about our relationship with the Lord?

There is more to learn this Sunday!

Scripture: Luke 11:1 and Matthew 6:11 NIV

Sermon Series: The Disciple's Prayer

Week 4 of 6: With Grateful Hearts

Click here to see the Order of Worship

**Due to the effects of the severe weather on Saturday, Oct. 10, we lost internet connectivity and were unable to livestream the service on Oct. 11.**

For an audio-only recording of much of Max's 3rd sermon in the series, "Thy Kingdom Come," please click HERE.

Please forgive the poorer sound quality; this was taken on a staff member's phone.

Financial Update as of 9/30/2026:

Donations received YTD : $933,549

Expenses YTD : $832,885

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Because of your faithful giving to Faith Promise, we have been able to send out $114,937 thus far in 2026 in support of our missions, missionaries and ministry partners locally, nationally and around the globe.

Join us in thanking the Lord!

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10:00-12:00 - The Kick-off meeting for the Community Christmas Cantata will be held in the Choir Room (lower level)! This is rescheduled from the initial Oct. 10 date, due to last weekend's severe weather. Join us in singing "The Wonder of Christmas." All singers are welcome! Lunch will be provided. Contact Troy Lucia to sign up: troy@norcrossfirst.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:00-11:30am - Jet Set meets in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish to share! Contact Julia Yoki with questions: okyoki@aol.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:00-2:00pm - Throne Room Intercessors meet in the Sanctuary Prayer Room.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:00-8:00pm - Community Christmas Cantata rehearsal, Choir Room (lower level). Questions? Email Troy Lucia at troy@norcrossfirst.org

Friday, Oct. 23, 11:00am-2:00pm - Garage Sale: Pre-sale! Come and get first pick of the Garage Sale treasures!

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8:00am-2:00pm - Garage Sale! So much to see and shop! Proceeds support the missions projects of Norcross First.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:00-4:00pm - Norcross First's Fall Festival! Join for our family event, with free fun for everyone! Bouncy houses, food, hayride, petting zoo, and prayer tent! Questions? Interested in serving at the Festival? Contact Robert Viera at robert@norcrossfirst.org

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:00-8:00 - Save the date for the F4 (Faith, Family, Food and Fellowship!) Family Thanksgiving Feast! More details coming soon!

Ongoing weekly and daily activities

Sundays

* Worship services are held every Sunday at 11:00am in the Sanctuary (English service) or Chapel (Spanish service). We also welcome Christian Unity Church (a GLOBAL Methodist Russian-speaking congregation) to hold their Worship service from 1:30 - 5:30pm weekly in the Chapel.

* Disciple Fast Track class meets 12:30-2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall through April 18. Facilitated group discussions led by Sharon Grahn.

Tuesdays

* Watercolor Fellowship Class meets weekly from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday in Room 134. Contact facilitator Ruffin Booth for details.

* BSF Leaders meet weekly, 9:00-12:00, in the Fellowship Hall.

Wednesdays

* JOY Ladies daytime Bible Study meets 3 Wednesdays a month (1st, 2nd, and 4th weeks; 5th weeks when applicable) at 10am in the Choir Room on the lower level.

* Throne Room Intercessors, the Wednesday afternoon Prayer Group, prays weekly on Wednesday at 1:00pm in the Sanctuary Prayer Room.

* Children and Student Ministry Club 3:16 for K - 12th grade students meets weekly on Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm following the Gwinnett County Public School 2026-2027 school calendar. Contact Robert Viera at robert@norcrossfirst.org

* Hispanic Ministry Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Conference Room. Contact Robert Viera for more information - robert@norcrossfirst.org.

Thursdays

* Men's daytime Bible Study meets weekly on Thursday at 11:45am at Berkeley Hills Country Club. All men are welcome to participate! Contact Tom Waits for information: waitsengrg@charter.net.

* Hispanic Ministry Praise Band rehearses weekly on Thursday beginning at 6:30pm in the Chapel. Open to new musicians and vocalists on a volunteer basis! Contact Robert Viera - robert@norcrossfirst.org. 

* Joyful Ringers Handbell practice holds weekly rehearsals on Thursday evening at 6:00pm. Contact Director of Music Ministry, Troy Lucia, at troy@norcrossfirst.org.

* Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evening weekly at 7:00pm in the Choir Room. Contact Director of Music Ministry Troy Lucia -troy@norcrossfirst.org - for music information.

* Young Adults Bible Study meets weekly on Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 134. Contact Dani Nauert with any questions: daninauert99@gmail.com.

* Weekly daytime Ladies Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), hosted at Norcross First GMC, with study groups on Thursday mornings, 9:15-10:45am. This year, BSF is studying Romans: From Guilt to Grace. For more information, contact bsfnorcross@gmail.com.

Weekdays, following the school calendar

* Norcross First Creation Kids Preschool 2026-2027 school year will follow the Gwinnett County Public School calendar. Please contact Janine Kays, Preschool Director, with any questions at 678-533-1321!

* Next Generation Focus afterschool tutoring program meets in our church Monday - Friday following the Gwinnett County Public School calendar. Contact Amy Sol with any questions at amysol@nextgenerationfocus.org.

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas--and we need singers!!

If you enjoy singing, please join us at Norcross First to sing our Community Christmas Cantata, “The Wonder of Christmas”!

Our first meeting is this Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am in the Choir Room. Lunch is provided!

Email or text Troy Lucia to sign up: troy@norcrossfirst.org or (770) 880-7750

We will have rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, starting Oct. 22.

We will perform on Saturday evening, Dec. 12 and Sunday morning, Dec. 13.

Please note! Operation Christmas Child will be a little different this year.

There will be no church-wide packing party like in years past. Instead:

Each Growth Group/Sunday School Class will decide:

1. To fill boxes as a class or individually

2. Which age group(s) to target

3. Who will be the class representative



*The church will provide boxes and labels, as well as take the boxes to the drop off center.

*All boxes need to be packed and ready by November 15th!

Are you able to serve at the Fall Festival? We need many hands from the Norcross First family to support this community outreach!

Please contact Robert Viera at robert@norcrossfirst.org.

And please pray for this event to bring blessing to families in our community!

If you have a desire to strengthen your spiritual life, perhaps have unanswered questions about your Christian faith, and understand that being a Christian involves responsibility and dedication to God in an ongoing manner, we invite you to a Walk To Emmaus weekend! The experience for each person is unique, but full of learning, typically spiritual AND fun. Walk to Emmaus is open to Christians age 18+.

North Georgia Walk to Emmaus is held at King's Retreat, Dallas, GA. Transportation for Pilgrims will be provided. For more information: https://ngwte.org/

There are three Emmaus opportunities:

• Walk to Emmaus weekends for adults
• a Youth weekend for ages 15 - 24 (Chrysalis)
• a four-day retreat for older adults (Face to Face)

Contact Gwenda Booth or Jiwon Stanfield for more information on the Walk to Emmaus!

Men's Bible Study and Lunch group

This collaborative study group is led by a facilitator. The study is Max Lucado's book Unbreakable Courage.

Individuals have the option to enjoy lunch together as well as diving into a Bible-based study together.

Thursday weekly

Berkeley Hills Country Club

11:45am

Contact Tom Waits for more information!

JOY Bible Study meets on the first, second, and fourth Wednesday mornings (also fifth, when applicable) 10:00 - 11:30am for an interactive group study led by a facilitator. The current study is the Gospel of Mark.

Individuals have the option to go out to lunch together at a local restaurant following the morning study time for more fellowship.

Contact Bobbye Raye Kennison or Brenda Westmoreland for more information on being part of this ladies study group this Fall.



The Young Adults Bible Study meets

Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm in Room 134.

Contact Dani Nauert at daninauert99@gmail.com with any questions!

Scroll the North Georgia Global Methodist Church website https://ngagmc.org/

Norcross First is happy to offer a free resource for independent studies.

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Adult Sunday School Offerings

We offer a class setting to suit everyone's learning style in growing in God's Word

year-round! Let us help you find a group to connect with.

Stop by the Welcome Desk outside the Sanctuary or contact Robert Viera

for class options and information.

Children and Students (K-12^th grades) Sunday School offerings

Creation Kids K-5^th grade weekly in-person 9:30-10:30am; Meet in Room 1/3 (on the lower level), then move as a group to Room 221/223 (Children’s wing upstairs)

Student Ministry 6^th – 12^th grade weekly in-person 9:30-10:30am; Meet in Room 1/3 and remain on lower level



Childcare for children younger than Kindergarten age is available on the first floor of the Children’s wing 9:30am – Noon.

Articles and Announcements

Submission of articles and announcements for the weekly newsletter must be received by Noon Tuesday to be included in the upcoming Friday newsletter.

Announcements will run a maximum of 4 weeks. You are welcome to re-submit updated info. Please email communications@norcrossfirst.org.

Options for how to give your financial gifts/tithes and offerings:

• Place your offering (cash or check) in the offering plate as it is passed in Worship. Envelopes are available in the pew racks.
• Drop your offering in the offering boxes located in the Sanctuary.
• Mail your offering to Norcross First GMC - ATTN: Nancy Garrison, 2500 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071.
• Give online through the church website HERE.
• Give through your bank.

Contact Nancy Garrison in the Church Office with financial inquiries - finance@norcrossfirst.org or 770-448-4142 x1014.

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