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 Worship November 19 at 11am
Sermon: The Writing on the Wall - Part II
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- Join us for weekly prayer Sundays, 8:45AM in the Library. We will pray for the worship services and Growth Groups.
- Prayer email notifies church members of sympathy and urgent/immediate prayer requests from people within our church. Email requests/concerns to: prayers@nfumc.org
- Weekly Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7PM in the Sanctuary Prayer Room
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Stephen Ministry
Sometimes we just need someone to listen. Stephen Ministers are lay members of the congregation who have received over 50 hours of training in how to listen empathetically, non-judgmentally, and
most important, lovingly with the heart of Christ. We all go through so many changes and situations in our lifetime: retirement, involuntary job loss, death of a family member, diagnosis of a serious illness, depression. And often during those times we don't need or want someone telling us what to do, but to
hear us as we talk about how these situations have affected us, wounded us, changed us, or even provided new opportunities. If you feel that you could use a friend to care and to listen, to encourage, and pray with you and for you (at your request), please know that we are available for you. For more information, contact
Rev. Brenda Westmoreland -
bwestmoreland2583@att.net
or Murlene Dubay at
770-449-1478
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Music & Arts
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The Hispanic Ministry is hosting
a dinner in the Family Life Center to celebrate the holidays and you are invited!
The Church will provide turkey & dressing and Ham with drinks. Each family is asked to bring their favorite dish (fruit, salad, vegetable, desert, bread or soup) to share with the rest of the group. You are encouraged to bring family and friends!
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Senior Adults
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JOY (Just Older Youth) Bible study
Our study is The Battle Plan for Prayer (inspired by the film, War Room).
We meet in Room 210/212 at 10:00AM. This study will conclude on November 29. There will be no Bible Study in December. JOY resumes Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Study to be determined.
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The extended trip for the Jet Set in 2018 will be to The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in the Cincinnati area on October 1 - 5, 2018. The price is $510.00 double occupancy, $689.00 single occupancy which includes Motorcoach transportation, 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, admission to the Ark, Creation Museum, Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and tips for driver and any tour guide, does not include tips for any meals. If interested in taking this trip, please e-mail wildakwarren@aol.com.
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Recreation
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Sign up for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for this winter!!
Deadline to Register is Saturday, December 16!!
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Children & Student Ministry
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Ministry for 5th and 6th Grade students.
Terri Hoye
770-448-4142, ext. 105
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Children's Ministry
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Children's Ministry
Rev. Terri Hoye
770-448-4142, ext. 105
| thoye@nfumc.org
Sunday is the last day to RSVP so we can be sure to have enough supplies. Don't miss out!
Join us for Unforgettable Family Fun!
Sunday, December 3 | 12:30-3pm | Family Life Center
PRE-REGISTRATION, INCLUDING PAYMENT, REQUIRED BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19-FIRM DEADLINE. COST: $3 PER PERSON; $15 FAMILY CAP
VBS for 2018 is scheduled for the evenings of Sunday, June 3rd - Thursday, June 7th.
Please mark your calendars now to be part of this Outreach Ministry to Children!
Creation Kids Sunday Morning Schedule
9:15AM-12:15PM
Nursery | Birth - Toddlers | B126, B127 -
Ladybug and Fish Rooms
9:30AM Preschool Worship | 3 and 4 year olds | B132 -
Duck Room
Elementary Growth Groups
K/1st Grade Room 224/226
2nd Grade Room 227
3rd/4th Grade Room 229/231
11:00AM
Preschool Growth Groups | Ages 3's and 4's
B130 - Frog Room
Children Kindergarten - Sixth Grade attend worship with their family
Every child Birth - Tweens will have the opportunity throughout the morning to learn about God!
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Creation Kids Weekday Preschool
Beth Newton | 678-533-1321
We offer a loving, Christian environment for your child or grandchild to grow and learn things such as academics, music, phonics, art, independent skills, age-appropriate academics, Chapel, Wiggles movement class and much more. Forms available at information kiosk by the Preschool Office or online. Call or stop by for more information.
www.norcrossfirst.org/preschool
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Missions
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HeartReach Evangelism
Shelley Carr, Chair
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BEAVER RIDGE PLAYGROUND BUILD DAY
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
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National Missions
Larry Stone - National Missions Chair
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International Missions
Gary Grahn - International Missions Chair
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MISSIONARIES ARE COMING! HOST HOMES ARE NEEDED!
Plans for GIC 2018 are well underway. Missionaries from across the street and around the world have been invited to join us January 26-28, 2018 for a weekend of sharing and encouragement.
Many of our missionaries will travel a long way to be with us during GIC. If you are able to host a missionary, or would like more information about what is involved, please click here to contact Colleen Heer, Host Home coordinator.
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Nicaragua Team Now Forming 
for Spring Break 2018!
Click here to see how YOU can join us during Spring Break 2018 as we travel to Nicaragua to serve and fellowship with our long-time friends in Ruben Dario!
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Midweek Connection
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember: No dinner on November 22, 2017.
Upcoming Winter Studies
Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg (Women's Study)
led by Debbie Adams- 7 week study.
Do you ever feel like you're going through the motions of faith? Sometimes we do and say the right things, but our hearts are far from God. We lose our sense of holy awe. In Wonderstruck, Margaret Feinberg invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life God intended.
You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith
led by Mickey Stanfield- 7 week study.
Who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. We may not realize, however, the ways our hearts are taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. In You Are What You Love, popular speaker and
award-winning author James K. A. Smith helps us recognize the
formative power of culture and the
transformative possibilities of Christian practices. This is a book study and the book can be purchased through Amazon.com.
The Wesley Class Meeting
led by John Hammer- O
n going.
A Wesleyan small group will knock your spiritual socks off. It grows faith through sharing what God is doing in our lives. In the group, we watch over one another in love. Somewhat surprisingly, people find this small
group experience enjoyable and meaningful. Why would you not want to try it? Sign up today.
I Am The Vine/History of the Sanctuary Kneeling Pads
led by Chery Baird.
The Sanctuary is a visual Bible for each person to read in worship. Using the statement that Jesus made in the gospel of John 15:1 "I am the vine, you are the branches" we will explore the secrets of the vine and the stories of Jesus in our Sanctuary and see what God has in store for you.
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Young Adults
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Young Adult Study | Monday Nights
The current study is The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (no "homework" reading required!). Come join and learn more about who we are with Christ in our lives and how to live out our faith!
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Cameron Butler-Wooten
LAPC, LAMFT
Counseling is available by appointment at Norcross First. Service is provided by a professional counselor who will help individuals, couples and families process the challenges of life in a safe, warm environment.
Contact Cameron for an appointment: 678-485-1331 or
cameronbutlercounseling@gmail.com
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Submission of articles and announcements for the weekly newsletter and bulletin must
be received by Noon Monday weekly.
Email Andie Ashe: communications@nfumc.org
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Fourth Friday and Service Op with Wilderness Works
