NORCROSS FIRST

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH

April 21, 2024

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Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13 NRSV

Sermon: Surrender All?

When God calls us for a specific purpose, there are different ways we can respond. Surrendering ourselves fully to the calling is the only way to show our trust in the Lord.

As I sit in the airport in Nairobi, Kenya while writing this, I find myself (obviously) thinking about the last 9 days. First of all - thank you all for all your prayers! Knowing that I will be preaching from Genesis 22:1-13 about surrender this Sunday, I can’t help but wonder if I truly surrendered ALL. My initial thought is that all six of us on this trip definitely surrendered to God’s call to go on this trip, but did we, did I, truly surrender ALL? I think of the cartoon I recently saw of a little child holding up his heart in his hands to God and saying, “It’s all I have.” and God responded, “It’s all I want.” Do we give God our all in everything He calls us to do?

I hope to see you Sunday morning as we praise God together. Remember, God loves you and so do I.

Pastor Eddie

Finance Update:

As of 3-31-2024

Rec'd YTD 2024: $267,413

Spent YTD 2024: $234,190

Or, there will be a table in the Narthex to register in-person THIS Sunday.

Men, don't miss being part of this event!

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

Norcross First GMC is happy to host this concert.

Make your plans to attend!

Please be in prayer for the upcoming

North GA Global Methodist Church

Annual Conference!

We still need a few volunteers to host. Contact Robin by email or in the Church Office at 770-448-4142 x 103 by Monday, April 22, to be involved.

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 study is on Ephesians using RightNow media as one of the references along with 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