NORCROSS FIRST

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH

April 14, 2024

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Scripture: John 3:16 - 18 NIV

Sermon: Debt Free?

Rev. Brenda Westmoreland

Pastor Eddie is in Kenya, along with five other team members - Susan Arthur, Liz, Nicole and Paul Nauert and Robert Viera. Please keep them covered in prayer as they witness and serve in ministry together April 9 - 19!



And remember, God loves you and so does Pastor Eddie.

Finance Update:

As of 3-31-2024

Rec'd YTD 2024: $267,413

Spent YTD 2024: $234,190

Please be advised:

Atlanta Gas Light has informed the church they will begin the Buford Highway Replacement Project replacing pipeline within the roadway and road right-of-way in phases along Buford Highway between Doraville and Norcross this month, specifically between Lake Drive and Old Norcross Road. There will be lane closures on Buford Highway for the safety of the community and the work crews. Work will be performed primarily overnight Saturday evenings through Friday mornings 7pm to 5am.

Be prepared for minimal inconveniences if you travel this route to get to the church.

Dedicate a New Hymnal

If you would like to dedicate a new hymnal in memory or honor of someone

THIS SUNDAY is the last opportunity!

Please visit the table in the Narthex.

Cost is $35 each. 

April 17

11:00am

Fellowship Hall

Come join us for our April meeting, program, and meal. Our program will be a concert by Creation Kids Weekday Preschool, directed by Scott Keesey. Our Preschool, under the leadership of Janine Kays, continues to thrive and we look forward each year to this heart warming performance.

We are blessed to be able to continue our celebrated covered dish lunch.  Please bring a salad, vegetable, entrée, or dessert to share.  Beverages will be provided. 

While this is a senior oriented group, you do not need to be of retirement age to join in our meetings and activities. Invite a friend as a guest to experience the fun and fellowship. We hope to see you as we continue with our 2024 JetSet programs.

Jet Set Activity for April

Join the Jet Set members for a fun activity in addition to the monthly program

and covered dish!

Contact Barbara Kean at barbara.kean@comcast.net to sign up.

APRIL

Friday, April 19

7:05pm

Gwinnett Stripers vs Memphis Redbirds - Fireworks after the game!

Coolray Field - Lawrenceville, GA 

- MINIMUM OF 20 for the group pricing

Cost - $35 for ticket and picnic

Located just beyond the center field fence with fantastic views of the ballpark and the grass hill to play on, the Center Field Pavilion is the perfect spot to host your group! The area comes with a two-hour, all-inclusive ballpark picnic menu served from the time gates open until one hour after the scheduled game time.  

Mark your calendar and contact Barbara Kean today!

Norcross First Global Methodist Church is proud to host this upcoming concert.

Make plans to attend!

Gwinnett Symphony Chorus and Orchestra is excited to announce their season finale with the performance of Mozart's Requiem Mass in D minor. You will thoroughly enjoy this superb performance of Mozart’s final work conducted by Rick Smith with soloists Rachel O’Dell (soprano), Rebecca Smith (alto), Adelmo Gimenez (tenor), and Brandon Graham (bass)

Purchase your general admission tickets below for this performance on Sunday, April 28, at 5:00PM. 

Norcross First Global Methodist Church

2500 Beaver Ruin Road

Norcross, GA 30071

Map & Directions

Email: info@gwinnettsymphony.org

Website: https://www.gwinnettsymphony.org

Adult Bible Study

For information on current studies, contact

Robert Viera, Director of Family Ministries - robert@norcrossfirst.org

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES

Men's Bible Study

Weekly on Thursday

11:45am

Berkeley Hills Country Club

This group will begin a study of Ephesians in April using RightNow media as one of the references. We will also be be using the JD Greear presentation and weaving in the book of Acts to supplement the discussion of Paul’s travels to and from Ephesus.

Contact Tom Waits by email for more information!

Adult Sunday School Offerings

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.

If you have ever wondered about the quilts that are in the Narthex some Sundays, they are PRAYER QUILTS. The congregation is asked to tie a knot and say a prayer for individuals with specific ailments and prayer requests. When a quilt is completely tied and covered in prayer it is delivered to the individual or family. They can touch the knots and know that their church family has prayed for them specifically. That means a lot and gives them hope. You might be in a position at some time in your life when one of these prayer quilts would mean a lot to you, so please consider tying knots when you see these quilts out in the Narthex. 

See what's new! Check out our updated, refreshed website!

www.norcrossfirst.org

Weekly Church Office Schedule

Monday - The office is minimally staffed 8am - 4:30pm.

Tuesday - Thursday - The office is OPEN 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Friday - The office is CLOSED as staff work remotely 8:00am - Noon.

For Sunday offering:

• Place your offering 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 - www.norcrossfirst.org or by clicking the link at the bottom of this information.
• Give through your bank.

Contact Nancy Garrison in the Church Office with financial inquiries - finance@norcrossfirst.org or 770-448-4142 x 114.

Norcross First Global Methodist Church

CCLI – 1091804 and CVLI - 505458181

PERFORMmusic License - 14856

Streaming License - CSPL155437