NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

GATHER AND GROW

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new series: Gather and Grow.

What does it mean to be part of a local church? Jesus said, “On this rock I will build my church.” He is still building his church, and we engage in the building of that church too.

In Jesus’ vision, the church is a classroom filled with students, and it is always both the student and the teacher. The church is full of people in need of transformation, and the Holy Spirit lives within it – constantly transforming us into the people we were meant to be.

As we gather, we come to be part of the transformation of others, and we are prepared to be transformed ourselves. This series will explore what it means to gather together in order to grow.

FAREWELL RECEPTION HONORING THE GOSNELLS

Join us on Sunday, June 1st from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the FEC Atrium for a farewell reception honoring Don and Katie Gosnell.

The Gosnells have been a beloved part of our North Atlanta family for over 45 years, and their legacy of leadership, love, hospitality, and service has deeply shaped our church community. While we will miss them dearly, we celebrate the beginning of this next chapter as they move closer to family in Nashville, TN.

Come join us as we express our gratitude, share memories, and surround them with love on this special day.

WELCOME, SUMMER INTERNS!

Join us in extending a warm welcome to each of our NASM summer interns as they begin at North Atlanta this Sunday!

Luke Jones grew up in Northwest Arkansas and just finished his sophomore year at Harding University. He is majoring in Kinesiology.

Malaya Tapp and her family have attended North Atlanta since 2017, and she just completed her sophomore year at Savannah College of Art and Design. Malaya is studying Business of Beauty and Fragrance, as well as Fashion Marketing and Management.

Josiah Ware grew up at North Atlanta and recently finished his sophomore year at Kennesaw State University, where he is studying Mechanical Engineering.

VBS: JUNE 8TH-10TH

VBS is just around the corner, and we need your help to make this adventure truly special for our children! We’ve created a wish list with all the supplies we need to bring ancient Egypt to life. Please consider donating an item to help us build an incredible Egyptian adventure for all the kids!

View our Amazon Wish List.

Also, make sure to join us for Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace on June 8th-10th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

CLICK HERE to register your Pre-K through 5th graders today!

 Please contact Marissa Barker (mrshepard10@gmail.com) with questions.

RECOVERY MINISTRY VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Please join us for our annual Recovery Ministry Volunteer Training on Saturday, June 14th in Room 115! Refreshments will be served at 8:30 am, and the training will last from 9 am to 12 pm. God has uniquely positioned our Recovery Ministry to love and disciple so many people, and we need your help to continue that legacy of faithfulness and compassion!

All current Recovery Ministry volunteers are encouraged to attend this training event, and we also invite any individuals who are interested to begin serving in the Recovery Ministry to join us as well! Whether you can serve as an individual mentor, a bus driver, a Sunday morning teacher or assistant teacher, or onsite at one of our partner programs once a month, you will make an impact!

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP for this training event. Contact Jasmine Turner (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) or Christa Kendrick (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) for more information.

IN MEMORY OF OUR FATHERS

This Father’s Day, we will prepare a special memorial at North Atlanta to honor the memory of fathers who have passed away in the last year. If you have lost your father, or know of someone in our church family who has, please email Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) by Thursday, June 12th.

CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC

Join us after worship on Sunday, June 22nd for a fun-filled church-wide picnic! Come enjoy great food, fellowship, games, and activities for our entire NACC family – from the youngest to our oldest!

Main dishes and drinks will be provided, but we’d love your help with sides and desserts! Please CLICK HERE to let us know what you’ll bring!

NORTH ATLANTA SUMMER EVENTS

Exciting things are happening this summer 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 FAMILY OF EMILY BISHOP

We express our heartfelt sympathy and love to the family of Emily Bishop, a former long-time member of the North Atlanta family, who passed away at the age of 89 on May 19th in Orlando, FL. Please keep her sister, Nancy Heatherly, and their entire family in your prayers during this time of loss.

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 WORSHIP IS TAKING A SUMMER BREAK!

Parents, please note that Children’s Worship and Preschool Worship will not meet during June and July as we give our amazing volunteers a well-deserved break!

A staffed nursery will still be available during worship each week for children ages 2 and under, and activities will also be available at the Welcome Desk on Sundays for children to enjoy during worship.

Please continue to join us for Children’s Bible Classes at 9:30 am every Sunday this summer!

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

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:
• June 4
• June 18
• July 2
• July 16

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:
• June 9
• July 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.

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!

Braves Game

Students, families, and friends, join us for a Braves game on Sunday, June 1st! This is our first event of the summer, and you won’t want to miss it! We will leave right after worship, and transportation is provided. Tickets are $25 each. CLICK HERE for more details and to sign up!

AIM Registration is Now Open!

Each summer, NASM partners with Atlanta Inner-City Ministry (AIM) for a powerful week of relationship and service. This year, AIM is open to all 6th-12th graders! From June 2nd-5th, we’ll work alongside AIM’s team to provide food, fellowship, and fun for elementary students during their annual Kids Camp.

CLICK HERE to register and learn more about this exciting opportunity to serve and grow together!

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!

STUDENT EVENTS

Please CLICK HERE to view our Student Events page. Make sure to save the dates for these important events!

Tuesday Sisters Bible Study

Our Tuesday Sisters Bible Study is taking a break for the summer. Make sure to join us again when we resume on September 16th!

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

Our Women’s Online Bible Study is taking a break for the summer. Please join us again when we resume this fall!

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.