RECOVERY SUNDAY
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the gift of recovery at North Atlanta! During a special time of worship at 9:30 am, Christa Kendrick will share that recovery is not limited to drugs and alcohol. Recovery is for every person, family, and community, because we all have areas of our lives that must be surrendered to God for healing and growth. After worship, all adults are invited to a combined Bible class at 10:45 am in the gym, followed by a Recovery Sunday Reception in the Atrium at 11:30 am. Come be part of this morning of worship and thanksgiving as we celebrate recovery together!
THANK YOU!
Our Recovery Bus Tour Celebration was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Almost 400 people joined us for a night of food, fellowship, and fun as we celebrated the gift of recovery together at this stop of the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour. We’re especially grateful for everyone who helped bring this event to life. Whether you prayed, served food, set up tents and tables, greeted guests, or helped in countless other ways—you made this evening unforgettable!
LOVE FIRST LUNCH
If you are new to North Atlanta, interested in becoming a member of our church family, or would like to learn more about getting involved, please join us for our Love First Lunch on Sunday, September 27th, at 11:45 am in Room 106. CLICK HERE to sign up for the lunch, or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.
BLOOD DRIVE
North Atlanta is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Sunday, October 4th from 8 am to 1 pm in our gym! Every donation saves lives. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to give blood.
We also need several volunteers to make the blood drive a success! CLICK HERE to help.
NAPS HIRING SUBSTITUTES
North Atlanta Preschool is looking for reliable, caring substitute teachers to join our wonderful team! Substitutes help provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for our students (ages 2 through Pre-K) when a teacher is absent.
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday: 9 am-2 pm
Friday: 9 am-1 pm
If you enjoy working with young children, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Christy Ashby at 770-399-7660 to learn more.
ANCHORED IN WHOLENESS
What does a life of wholeness and well-being actually look like? It’s not a life without struggle, but a life that struggle can’t destroy. September is National Recovery Month, and we’re exploring the freedom, contentment, and faithfulness the Spirit forms in us. Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or are simply tired and looking for solid ground, this series is for you.
CLICK HERE to view previous sermons from this series and others.
NORTH ATLANTA FALL EVENTS
We have a great fall semester planned at North Atlanta, and we hope you will join us! Our Events Page has been updated with everything happening from August to December. Be sure to take a look and save these important dates!
Family News
CONDOLENCES TO THE SEWARD FAMILY
We extend our heartfelt love and condolences to the Seward family after the passing of Frank’s mother, Alice Seward, on Thursday, September 17th. She was 98 years old. Arrangements are pending at this time. Please keep Frank, Tina, Matthew, and the entire family in your prayers during this difficult time.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ED TOWNSEND
We express our deepest sympathy and love to Sarah and Joby Higinbotham after the passing of Sarah’s father, Ed Townsend, on Friday, September 11th. Ed was a dearly loved member of North Atlanta. A memorial will be held on Saturday, October 10th, at 11 am in the Worship Center at North Atlanta, with a reception for family and friends following the service in the Atrium. Please keep the family in your prayers during this time of loss.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BLACKWELL FAMILY!
We rejoice with Courtney and Kenneth Blackwell on the birth of their daughter, Juniper Niamh Blackwell, on Friday, September 4th. Juniper weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 20 inches. Mom and baby are both doing well!
If you’d like to support the Blackwells as they adjust to life as a family of three, please CLICK HERE to join their Meal Train.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MARK ANTHONY GASAWAY
We continue to lift up the family of Mark Anthony Gasaway in our prayers after his passing on July 26th. A memorial will be held on Saturday, September 26th, at 10 am in the Main Auditorium at North Atlanta. A reception for family and friends will follow the service.
WEDDING SHOWER FOR BELLA LANTZ & MILES BERRY
Join us for a wedding shower honoring Bella Lantz and Miles Berry on Sunday, September 27th, from 1:30-3:00 pm in the FEC Atrium. They are registered at The Knot. Contact Sarah Higinbotham (higinbothams@icloud.com) with questions.
PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS
Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.
Please CLICK HERE to share a prayer request with our ministers and shepherds.
Bible Classes
COMBINED RECOVERY SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS
This Sunday is Recovery Sunday! Join us for a special combined adult Bible class in the gym from 10:45 to 11:30 am as we celebrate the gift of recovery together.
Families
FAMILY MINISTRY BIBLE CLASS
Our Family Ministry Bible Class will not meet on Recovery Sunday. Instead, join us in the gym for a special combined adult class at 10:45 am as we celebrate the gift of recovery together!
FAMILY MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS
Our small groups meet twice a month on Sundays in various homes around the Atlanta area. Please contact the group leaders for more information if you’re interested in joining a group!
Alpharetta/Roswell Group
Justin & Alli Chamblee
(214) 734-3483
allichamblee@gmail.com
Duluth Group
Brian Sharp & Allen Jarratt
(404) 386-9441; (256) 797-2058
bsharp723@gmail.com; allen.jarratt@gmail.com
Fresh Faith
FRESH FAITH Fellowship
Join us for Fresh Faith Fellowship 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 Fellowship 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:
October 7th
October 21st
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:
October 12th
November 9th
Kids
KIDS WORSHIP
Kids Worship is a special time of age-appropriate worship that is available for kids from Pre-K to 3rd Grade each Sunday morning. These children are dismissed from worship before the sermon each week.
Staffed nurseries are also available for babies (Birth–24 months, Blue Room) and toddlers (Ages 2 & 3, Room 213) during worship.
Kids BIBLE CLASSES
Please join us for engaging Bible classes tailored to each age group every Sunday morning from 10:45 to 11:30 am! Please visit the Kids Check-In Desk in the Atrium to learn more and get started!
Nursery: Our nursery centers on one simple, yet powerful truth: Jesus loves me. This program ministers to our youngest kids through gentle worship music, Scripture read aloud, and nurturing routines that communicate safety, peace, and love.
Babies (Birth–24 Months) — Blue Room
Toddlers (Ages 2 & 3) — Room 213
Preschool: Our preschoolers learn three powerful truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus is my friend. This program ministers through movement, creation, and story in ways that capture and engage the hearts and minds of our kids.
Preschool & Kindergarten — Room 206
Elementary: Our elementary kids stretch and grow with three deeper truths: I can trust God, Jesus rescues me, and the Holy Spirit helps me. This program encourages discovery and fuels passion through intentional connection, open discussion, and purposeful community.
1st Grade — Room 204
2nd–3rd Grades — Room 203
4th–5th Grades — Room 222
KIDS NEWS EMAIL
Stay connected with NA Kids! Our email newsletter shares upcoming events, what your child is learning in class, and helpful resources for parents. CLICK HERE to subscribe!
Online Community
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 info@nacofc.org.
Monthly Online Community Small Group
Join us for our Online Community Small Group on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 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 CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 872 1269 7460; Passcode: 4!) or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.
Recovery
SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES
Our Recovery Ministry Bible Classes will not meet on Recovery Sunday. Instead, join us in the gym for a special combined adult class at 10:45 am as we celebrate the gift of recovery together!
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.
RECOVERY ON ALL LEVELS
Join us every Monday at 8:30 pm for our weekly online ROAL (Recovery on All Levels) meeting. This women’s support group creates a safe and faith-filled space for healing and growth. The group explores emotional, spiritual, and personal wellness through community, reflection, and practical tools for everyday life.
CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 959 762 1264; Passcode: #ROAL). Please contact Christa Kendrick (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) for more information.
Men’s Bible Study
Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for our weekly online Men’s Bible Study! We study so that we may intimately abide in our relationship with Jesus.
CLICK HERE to join (Meeting ID: 648 828 5707; Passcode 1234). Please contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) for more information.
Small Groups
GRIEFSHARE
Join us on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Room 107 for our weekly GriefShare small group. 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.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up or contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.
JOIN A SMALL GROUP!
Small groups are one of the most meaningful ways 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’re not already part of a small group, now is the perfect time to join!
Please contact smallgroups@nacofc.org for more information or to join a group.
Students
FALL RETREAT
Students, make plans to join us for Fall Retreat on October 2nd-4th at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, GA! Fall Retreat is an amazing time of rest, worship, growth, and connection. We hope you will join us and bring a friend! The cost is $75 for NASM students and only $50 for guests. We are so excited about what God has in store for this special weekend!
CLICK HERE to register before September 20th, when the cost will increase to $100 for NASM students and $75 for guests.
STUDENT-LED WORSHIP
Our next student-led worship service is scheduled for February 28th! If you or your student is interested in participating, please reach out to nasm@nacofc.org. We can’t wait to see our students lead our church in worship once again. Join us in praying for this exciting opportunity!
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS THIS FALL
Whether it is sports, theater performances, concerts, debate meets, dance recitals, or something else entirely, we want to support our students this fall! Send your students’ schedules to nasm@nacofc.org, and we’ll add them to our new calendar in the Upper Room so that our students, volunteers, and staff can come cheer them on!
SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS
Join us this Sunday for Bible Class from 10:45 to 11:30 am in the Upper Room! This week, Tripp will continue our series on baptism.
WEDNESDAY DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
Come join NASM as we gather around a table each Wednesday evening for food, community, and study. Bring your own dinner to HeBrews from 6-7 pm to eat, talk, and connect. Then, head to the Upper Room from 7-8 pm as we dig into Scripture together. Contact nasm@nacofc.org for more information.
STUDENT EVENTS
We’re excited for the fall semester, and we hope you are too! The Student Events Page has been updated with our August-December events. Make sure to check it out and save these important dates!
Women
TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY
Join us for a weekly Bible study on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am in Room 106! This encouraging time of study, prayer, and fellowship is open to women of all ages. Cindy Lawrence is currently leading a study of the Book of Acts. 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! For more information, please contact Donna Nasmyth (donnadre@aol.com) or Pam Blackwell (pjbwell@gmail.com).
WOMEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
Join us for our weekly Women’s Online Bible Study each Thursday at 7:30 pm! We are currently studying 1 Peter, with the theme “Be hopeful…making the best of times out of your worst of times.” Contact cindylawrence1@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.
Young Adults
NAYA FALL RETREAT
Young adults, join us October 16th-18th for a weekend of worship, community, relaxation, and fun at an Airbnb cabin in the mountains of North Georgia! This year’s theme is No Longer Strangers, and the cost is $50. Please CLICK HERE to sign up and pay by Friday, September 18th. Contact youngadults@nacofc.org with questions.
NAYA BIBLE CLASS
NAYA Bible Class will not meet on Recovery Sunday. Instead, join us in the gym for a special combined adult class at 10:45 am as we celebrate the gift of recovery together!