"Belonging to God," Luke 15:1-10

Rev. Laurie Moeller is preaching.

Join us at 11 a.m. for traditional worship online, on the website, or in person in the Sanctuary; or modern worship in person at 10:50 a.m.

Upward Soccer registration is open through August 26. Upward Soccer at Northbrook UMC exists to provide a fun and healthy outlet for the children in our community. Coached by parent and community volunteers, children learn the basics of the sport and the Christian faith in a supportive and nurturing environment. All soccer games and practices occur at the Northbrook soccer fields in the back of the parking lot. Boys and girls ages 3 through 1st grade are welcome! A meet-and-greet will be after Labor Day, practice will begin in early September, and games will be Saturday mornings late September to mid-November. For more information and to register a player, coach, or volunteer, visit the website.

Signups Start Sunday, August 14 for Eight for 8ight, small groups where people can pursue authentic community and spiritual growth. Groups will consist of eight people meeting for eight weeks with a host leader. Groups will meet the week of September 11 to mid-November. Questions? Contact Allen Whittaker.

The Brook returns! The Brook, our modern worship service, returns this Sunday, August 14. Starting that day, The Brook in Simmons Hall will begin at 10:50 a.m. Also starting August 14, there will not be children's worship during the 11:00 hour, for families in either service. Sunday school at 10 a.m. will remain unchanged for children and adults.

In The Brook, a prayground is available for children preschool-aged and younger, and older kids can get an activity board with an extra craft for during the service.

You can download the new playlist for upcoming services of The Brook here. The four songs you'll hear in worship this week are:

Coming soon! Fall 2022 Bible Studies.

More information and registration links for the three short-term studies are here. Questions? Contact Rev. Elizabeth Pollard.

The Joy Club (55+ Singles and Couples) Social Gathering. Join other 55+ singles and couples for lunch to fellowship and connect. We will be meeting at Houck's Grill at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 21. For more information and to RSVP, call or text Trisha Bates at 256-506-6452.

Women's Ministry - New Group. There are a number of women's groups meeting and welcoming new members. ​For example, ​Mom's Moment meets for coffee, conversation, and community, and to support each other's parenting journey. The group will meet starting September 7 on the first and third Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Preschool Kitchen, Room 139. Contact Rev. Kena Newkirk  with questions. For other women's opportunities, visit the website.

Dedicate Altar Flowers - Sign up to dedicate altar flowers. Two spots are available each week.

Northbrook is serving at the UMCOR Disaster Relief Warehouse on Sunday, August 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and we need your help! We need 18 volunteers to inspect flood buckets and hygiene kits and sort cleaning and school supplies. Please sign up here to serve. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Elizabeth Pollard.

The Drake House. A new family recently moved into Northbrook's sponsored Drake House apartment! This fantastic opportunity to bless and support a mother and her child. We have an immediate need for a Parent Advocate for weekly check-ins with the moms and offer community and support. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Elizabeth Pollard.

Northbrook partners with The Fresh Market and the Children's Development Academy (CDA) to provide food for CDA students and their families. Volunteers pick up food from The Fresh Market on Sunday afternoons and deliver to CDA on Monday mornings. Please sign up to help. Questions? Contact Rev. Elizabeth Pollard.

Gwyn and Marianne Raker

Sunday, August 7:

Thank you for your generosity!

August's Altar Rail Gift is Aldersgate Homes, a ministry to persons with developmental disabilities, serving through recreation, retreat, and residential opportunities.

Here's how to give a gift without an altar rail: Give online and select "Communion Offering" from the drop down Fund menu. Or, mail a check to the church office and indicate "Altar Rail" on the memo line.

Pastoral Care - If you have prayer requests or concerns to share, please visit www.northbrookumc.com/prayer.

Contact a Pastor: To reach a pastor on call and receive pastoral care for yourself or a loved one, call (470) 604-5763.

Support Referral List: Click here to download.

Someone to care, listen, can help you make it through grief, loneliness, or other stressful times. To connect, email stephenministry@northbrookumc.com or call Mike Johnson at 404-550-2860 or Elaine Riddle at 470-273-1320. Learn more here.