NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

SPRING FORWARD!

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour this Saturday evening for Daylight Saving Time so that you can join us on Sunday morning at 9:30 am for Bible Classes and 10:30 am for worship!

FAMILY MEETING

Join us for a special time of worship on Sunday, March 30th! On this important morning, much of our worship service will be guided by our Leadership Team.

From time to time, it is essential for our church family to hear directly from our leaders–to remember the stories of God’s work in this place, embrace the vision and goals we believe He has set before us, and receive updates on our plans to lean into that calling.

Going forward, we will call these gatherings “Family Meetings”–sacred moments to gather as one body, seeking to be formed into the image of God in this place together.

We are excited to share this time with you and hope you will join us for a morning of worship, reflection, and inspiration.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP LEADERS NEEDED!

We're seeking adult volunteers to lead our K-2nd grade Children's Worship during the Sunday worship hour (10:30-11:30 am).

Everything you need is ready and waiting:

✓ Complete curriculum provided

✓ Flexible schedule options

✓ All materials and activities prepared

✓ Trained helpers to assist you

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our children’s spiritual journey. No extensive preparation is required—just bring your enthusiasm!

Interested? Contact Marissa Barker (mrshepard10@gmail.com) or Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) to learn more about this rewarding ministry opportunity.

ELDERLINK

Join us on March 21st-22nd as North Atlanta partners with Abilene Christian University to host ElderLink!

ElderLink is a conference designed for elders, ministers, ministry leaders, and ministry volunteers from across the Atlanta area to strengthen their leadership skills and experience spiritual renewal. Over this impactful weekend, we’ll worship, connect, and learn from experienced teachers like Jerry Taylor, Jennifer Schroeder, and John Mark Hicks.

Please CLICK HERE to register for ElderLink.

• NACC Members: Enjoy 50% off registration using the promo code HOST.

• Conference Volunteers: Register for free!

Please contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) with questions or to volunteer during ElderLink.

SISTERLINK

Join us on Friday, March 21st, from 2 pm to 6 pm in Room 106 for SisterLink, a special pre-session to ElderLink designed for women of all backgrounds and experiences. This inspiring gathering will feature a panel discussion with Jennifer Schroeder, Lana Lockhart, and other women who serve in various roles–from ministry staff to volunteers, and from elders to independent path-makers. Whether you’re currently in a leadership role, aspiring to serve, or simply looking to connect with other women of faith, SisterLink offers encouragement, inspiration, and practical wisdom for your journey. Dinner will be provided.

This event is free, but please CLICK HERE to register for SisterLink as part of the ElderLink registration process. Please contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) with questions or for more information.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS ACADEMY

Our next Success Academy is March 26th-28th! This three-day workshop is an amazing opportunity for those in our Recovery Ministry to build essential job readiness skills as they seek to enter the workforce.

Here’s how YOU can help:

• Purchase items from our Success Academy Wish List by clicking HERE.

• Donate new or gently used women’s business casual attire – especially women’s shoes (all sizes) and jewelry – along with clothes hangers, if possible. Drop them in the “Success Academy” bins around our building or mail them to the church office by Friday, March 21st. Due to space limitations, please limit clothing donations to 5 items.

Please contact Jasmine Turner (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) or Christa Kendrick (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) with questions or for other ways to help with Success Academy.

WHAT SHALL I SAY?

Join us this Sunday morning for the next lesson in our series, What Shall I Say?

Culminating on Easter Sunday, April 20th, this series focuses on the prayers of Jesus as he prepared to go to the cross. Our first ENGAGE commitment of 2025 is Daily Divine Dialogue, and now we want to dive deeply into the divine dialog of Jesus. As we explore Jesus’ intimate conversations with God – particularly his pivotal prayer in John 12:27-28 – we’ll see how divine dialogue serves as our foundation for faithful discipleship and sustains us through the challenges of life.

NORTH ATLANTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Exciting things are happening this spring at North Atlanta, and we don’t want you to miss out! Our events page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to check it out, and be sure to save these important dates!

CONDOLENCES TO THE SNELL FAMILY

We express our deepest sympathy and love to former NACC Executive Minister Ken Snell and his family in the passing of his sister, Joan Dixon, on February 19th. A memorial for Ms. Dixon was held on February 25th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please keep Ken and his family in your prayers.

HELP NEEDED

Jenny Humphreys, a beloved member of our North Atlanta family, is seeking a part-time caregiver. Please CLICK HERE for more details about Jenny and this opportunity.

PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS

Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.

Please CLICK HERE to share a prayer request with our ministers and shepherds.

JOIN US FOR BIBLE CLASSES!

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for one of our Adult Bible Classes! Bible Classes are the perfect place to grow in faith and knowledge, while also growing closer to our North Atlanta family. We have several great options to choose from! For more information about the class options below, please visit the Welcome Desk.

Adult Bible Classes:
Deeper Dive (open to all adults) – FEC Gym and Online (live.nacofc.org)
Latino – Room 101
Young Adults - Room 102
Recovery Men - Room 105
Recovery Women – Rooms 106, 113, & 115
Starting Point - Room 107
Foundations of New Life - Room 111
Young Families - Room 112

CHILDREN'S BIBLE CLASSES

Please join us for engaging Bible classes tailored to each age group every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 am! Please visit the Children’s Check-In Desk to learn more and get started!

Nursery Classes: Our youngest children receive attentive and compassionate care while learning about God and his creation through songs and play.

· Birth-24 Months – Blue Nursery Room
· Two-Year-Olds – Room 213

Preschool Class: Our three-year-olds and four-year-olds use the First Look curriculum and learn three powerful truths: God made them, God loves them, and Jesus is their friend.

· Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) – Room 210

Elementary Classes: Using the 252 Kids curriculum, our elementary children learn how to grow in their relationship with Jesus through stories from the Old and New Testaments.

· Kindergarten – Room 206
· 1st & 2nd Grades – Room 203
· 3rd-5th Grades – Room 222

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

A special time of age-appropriate worship is available for children from Preschool to 2nd Grade during worship each Sunday morning.

• Preschool Worship (Ages 3 & 4) – Room 210
• Children’s Worship (K-2nd Grade) – Children’s Worship Room (Room 207)

A staffed nursery is also available for babies and two-year-olds during worship.

• Birth-24 Months – Blue Nursery Room
• Two-Year-Olds – Room 213

FRESH FAITH

Join us for Fresh Faith on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 am in Room 101! No matter your age, come share in a wonderful time of singing, fellowship, and study together.

You can also join Fresh Faith via Zoom! Please CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 648 828 5707; Passcode 1234). Contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) with questions.

Upcoming Dates:
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16
• May 7
• May 21

THYME 4 FRIENDS

Come join us for Thyme 4 Friends on the second Monday of each month from 1:30 to 3 pm in Room 101 (near the undercover parking entrance). All senior adults and adults with special needs are invited to share in the fun as we play interactive mind and memory games – with prizes! Thyme 4 Friends provides socialization, stimulation, and support for people who know that life gets better with age. Caregivers are encouraged to participate, or they can also drop off/pick up. This special once-per-month program is hosted in partnership with NACC and offered free of charge. Please contact Marlene Russell (marleneraerussell@yahoo.com or 304-483-6837) with questions or for more information.

Upcoming Dates:
• March 10
• April 14

Join Us for Online Worship!

The North Atlanta Online Community is an important ministry of our church family that is devoted to those who worship with us each Sunday outside of our physical church building. Our online worship experience is beautifully connected with our in-person worship each week, and the Online Community has been designed to provide warmth, connection, and engagement for all who join us online. Whether you need to be away from our in-person gathering because of travel, illness, or any other reason, there is always an online “pew” and a heartfelt greeting waiting for you at live.nacofc.org. We hope that you will join us online for worship anytime you cannot take part in person. No matter how you are able to participate, we are glad that you are part of the North Atlanta family.

If you would like more information about the North Atlanta Online Community, please contact Sandra Mackey (smackey12121@gmail.com).

Monthly Online Community Small Group

Join us for our Online Community Small Group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm on Zoom! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other members of the North Atlanta Online Community as we strive to grow closer to God and each other. Please contact Marlene Russell (marleneraerussell@yahoo.com) or Sandra Mackey (smackey12121@gmail.com) for the Zoom link or more information.

Sunday Bible classes

Join us for small group studies on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:15 am! Women meet in Rooms 106, 113, and 115, and men meet in Room 105.

Off The Chain

Join us for Off the Chain, a 12-step Christian recovery support group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm in our Main Auditorium.

All recovery pathways are welcome.

Men’s Bible Study

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday at 7 pm for our Men’s Bible Study! We study so that we may intimately abide in our relationship with Jesus.

Please contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) for more information.

GRIEFSHARE

North Atlanta hosts a GriefShare small group for those who have lost a loved one. This 13-week grief recovery support group provides a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You'll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

GriefShare meets weekly from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Room 107. Please CLICK HERE to sign up and order your workbook, or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.

THE CHOSEN

Come join us on Saturday, March 15th from 3 to 5 pm in HeBrews as we continue watching the fourth season of The Chosen, a series about Jesus, his disciples, and their shared ministry together. Adults, children, family, and friends of all ages are welcome! Please contact John & Sherri O’Connor (john.oconnor@nacofc.org) or Fred & Sonja Haley (gracenpeace1@gmail.com) for more information.

Upcoming Dates:
• March 15
• April 19

JOIN A SMALL GROUP!

Small groups are one of the most important ways that we connect with one another and grow in faith together at North Atlanta. We offer a variety of groups for all seasons of life, which meet in numerous locations around Atlanta or online. If you are not already part of a small group, now is the perfect time to join one!

Please CLICK HERE to sign up for a group, if you are not already involved with one. You can also sign up at the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings. Please email smallgroups@nacofc.org for more information.

FREE ACCESS TO THE RIGHTNOW MEDIA APP!

One of our goals at North Atlanta is to provide quality faith-based resources to encourage you and your family in your daily walk with Christ. We are excited to share that our church has partnered with RightNow Media to give you FREE access to the RightNow Media app, a wonderful Netflix-style library of video resources that can be accessed from your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The app includes a host of studies for adults by well-known Christian teachers on a variety of helpful topics like marriage, grace, finances, and discipleship, as well as textual studies exploring passages like the Beatitudes and the Book of Job. The app also has dedicated sections for both children and teenagers filled with relevant content for all stages of growth and maturity.

Please CLICK HERE to create your free account and download the app. We pray this content blesses you and your family!

GIRLS RETREAT & GUYS RETREAT

6th-12th graders, join NASM for Girls Retreat and Guys Retreat on March 21st-23rd! Don’t miss these awesome opportunities to reconnect with friends, learn and grow in faith, and enjoy a weekend packed with fun activities, worship, and memories!

CLICK HERE to register for Girls Retreat!

CLICK HERE to register for Guys Retreat!

Remember, registration costs increase on March 10th, so register today!

IMPACT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join us this summer at IMPACT, an annual spiritually focused summer camp on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN! IMPACT Jr. (current 6th-8th graders) is June 13th-16th, and IMPACT Sr. (current 9th-12th graders) is June 16th-21st.

IMPACT has been a staple NASM summer event for many years, and we hope you will join us for another amazing experience this year! The purpose of IMPACT is to provide an atmosphere where teenagers come and grow spiritually. You can expect dynamic praise and worship, interactive Bible classes taught by youth ministers, nationally known keynote speakers, and hilarious traditions that keep students engaged and connected.    

Please CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

Join us on Sundays for Bible Class from 9:30 to 10:15 am in the Youth Center!

WEDNESDAY DINNER

We prioritize being together for one meal each week on Wednesday night from 6 to 7 pm. Bring your own dinner and meet in HeBrews! This is a great time to connect and just have fun, and our weekly circle questions always provide riveting conversation!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Join us for a vibrant Bible study and discussion each Wednesday night from 7 to 8 pm in the Upper Room!

NASM CALENDAR

Please save the dates for these important events!

March 10 - Retreat Registration Prices Increase
March 21-23 - Girls Retreat & Guys Retreat
June 2-5 – AIM
June 13-16 – IMPACT Jr.
June 16-21 – IMPACT Sr.
June 27-July 4 – Panama Mission Trip
July 20-25 – Bayou La Batre Mission Trip

*Other events TBA

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY

Join us for a weekly Bible study on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to noon in Room 106! This encouraging time of study, prayer, and fellowship is open to women of all ages. Our theme for 2024-2025 is “Immanuel.” Please contact Donna Nasmyth (donnadre@aol.com) for more information.

Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 pm in the Conference Room for a wonderful time of fellowship, study, and prayer! We are currently studying Philippians. For more information, please contact Donna Nasmyth (donnadre@aol.com) or Pam Blackwell (pjbwell@gmail.com).

WOMEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

Make sure to join us for our weekly Women’s Online Bible Study each Thursday at 7:30 pm! We are currently studying the Prison Epistles. Please contact Cindy Lawrence (cindylawrence1@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom meeting link.

NAYA GAME NIGHT

Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 6 pm at the home of Derek & Shannon Nichols (410 Sailmaker Cir, Alpharetta) for NAYA Game Night! Our theme for food is Day-Late Pi(e) Day, so bring your favorite pie to share whether that’s a pizza, dessert, or something else entirely. Please contact Derek Nichols (derek.nichols@nacofc.org) for more information.

Come Join Us!

The North Atlanta Young Adults (NAYA) ministry is a vibrant, welcoming community where young adults from all backgrounds and life stages can live, grow, and serve together. Whether it’s a game night, service opportunity, Bible class, or shared meal, NAYA offers a place to belong. We’d love for you to be part of this journey as we strive to Love First together! Please contact Derek Nichols (derek.nichols@nacofc.org) or Shannon Nichols (shannonstuntznichols@gmail.com) to connect or for more information.

NAYA Bible Class

Join us in NAYA Bible Class each Sunday morning at 9:30 am in Room 102 for a wonderful time of connection, discussion, and prayer.

Sunday Morning Class

Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 am in Room 112 for coffee, fellowship, and Bible study together.

Small Groups

Our small groups meet twice a month on Sunday evenings in various homes around the Atlanta area. Please contact the group leaders for more information if you’re interested in visiting a group!

Alpharetta/Roswell Group
Justin & Alli Chamblee
214-734-3483
allichamblee@gmail.com

Duluth Group
Allen & Katie Jarratt
256-658-2302
jarrattkl@gmail.com

Peachtree Corners Group
Mark & Anne Simmons
Preston & Mary French
ptc.smallgroup@gmail.com

North Atlanta is a Love First family, and if you are struggling or in need, we may be able to help. Please contact membersupport@nacofc.org for more information.

Have you moved, changed your phone number, or begun using a new email address? Please contact Nikki Harper at nikki.harper@nacofc.org to update your contact information with the church or to be added to the weekly Connection email.