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 Worship December 10 at 11am
Scripture:
Luke 2:8-14 NRSV
Sermon: Inner Peace
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Schedule
Sunday, December 17 | 11am | Sanctuary
"Gloria" presented by Chancel Choir and Orchestra
One combined worship hour
Sunday, December 17 | 7pm | Chapel
"Christ is Born Today" Hispanic Christmas Program
Sunday, December 24 | 11am | Sanctuary
Contemporary and Traditional combined worship
Hispanic worship in the Chapel
Sunday, December 24 | 5pm | Sanctuary
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 31 | 11am | Sanctuary
Combined New Year's Eve Service
*Sunday Schools will meet as usual
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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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Senior Adults
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JOY (Just Older Youth) Bible study
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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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
Children's Christmas Events
December 17:
Children's Choirs perform in Gloria! Musical Program
December 24:
Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration at 9:30am
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
Note: In December k-4th will combine in room 232/234
K/1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd/4th Grade
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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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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Register now for Midweek classes for 2018!
Winter session begins January 10, 2018
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- On Going
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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 Meeting
Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:15pm | Room 133/135
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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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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Women's Ministry
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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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