NORTH ATLANTA
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NASM STORE – LAST CHANCE!

Check out the NASM Store to order exclusive NASM merch! All proceeds support Youth Missions, so you’ll look great while making a difference. The store closes at midnight tonight (January 31st) – order now!

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 this Sunday, February 2nd at noon in Room 106. CLICK HERE to sign up for the lunch, or contact Marvin Woodward (marvin.woodward@nacofc.org) or Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) for more information.

YOUTH MISSIONS BAKE SALE

Bring your appetites and your wallets to the FEC Atrium after worship on Sunday, February 9th to support the Youth Missions Bake Sale! Come ready to buy mouthwatering homemade cakes, pies, breads, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and more!

We are also looking for bakers who are willing to make items for the bake sale! Please CLICK HERE to sign up to bring baked goods. Items can be dropped off in the FEC Atrium on Friday, February 7th between 1 and 2 pm or on Sunday, February 9th beginning at 8:30 am.

Please contact Christy Ashby (christy.ashby@northatlantapreschool.org) for more information.

HELP US SAVE LIVES!

Join us on Saturday, February 15th at 10 am in Room 115 as we partner with Georgia Overdose Prevention to assemble Narcan kits that will be distributed throughout Georgia. These kits are crucial in reversing narcotic overdoses, and more than 11,000 lives have already been saved in Georgia because of them! Let’s work together to make even more of these lifesaving kits available across our state!

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about Georgia Overdose Prevention or contact Jasmine Turner (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) with questions.

ENGAGE

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am for the next lesson in our ENGAGE series!

What does ENGAGE mean to you? ENGAGE might bring to mind a commitment between two people to marry or the way transmission gears work together to make a car move. To engage means to join with someone or something. But what does it mean for Christ-followers to engage, and why does it matter? 

For decades, churches in America were characterized by engagement. People were expected to serve, give, volunteer, share the gospel, support each other, and sacrifice. But over the past four decades, attendance and giving have become the measures of church engagement. This minimum-engagement model has left the church weak and believers deeply dissatisfied.

People are made for more than attendance! We are created in Christ Jesus to engage with God, each other, and the world around us for the mission of the gospel and the glory of God. Our theme for 2025, ENGAGE, will call us to the abundant life of deep discipleship. Our theme passage for 2025 is Acts 2:42-47, our model for engagement! 

NORTH ATLANTA UPCOMING EVENTS

We have big plans for the new year at North Atlanta, and we hope you’ll join us! Our events page has been updated with everything you need to know for the coming months. CLICK HERE to see what’s happening and be sure to save these important dates!

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:
· February 5
· February 19
· March 5
· March 19

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:
• February 10
• 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.

SUPER BOWL FELLOWSHIP NIGHT

Join us on Sunday, February 9th at 6 pm in Room 115 for an evening of fun and fellowship at our Super Bowl Fellowship Night! Come enjoy great food, an exciting game, and a special time of prayer together. Please bring a dish or snack to share with the group. For more information, contact David Padgett (david_padge@yahoo.com) or Frederick Kendrick (mr.f.kendrick@gmail.com).

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.

THE CHOSEN

Come join us on Saturday, February 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:
• February 15
• 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!

PULSE THIS SUNDAY - LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MONTH

Join us this Sunday in the FEC Youth Center for our monthly Pulse gathering! We will have fun new games, good food, and real talk! Parents are welcome to stay and fellowship.

Who: 6th-12th Grade Students
When: 5:45-7:30 pm
Where: FEC Youth Center
Bring: $5 per Person for Dinner

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by Friday to help us plan for food!

WINTER RETREAT

Join us for our Winter Retreat on February 7th-9th! CLICK HERE for more information and to register. You will not want to miss this unique retreat that is completely led and inspired by our students!

BAYOU LA BATRE MISSION TRIP APPLICATION

6th-8th graders, join the North Atlanta Student Ministry for our Bayou La Batre Mission Trip on July 20th-25th! This summer, we’ll spend five days serving this small coastal community in Alabama in partnership with Youthworks.

Please CLICK HERE for the Bayou La Batre Mission Trip Application. Completed applications are due Sunday, February 23rd.

Thanks to the generosity of North Atlanta members, NASM trips are already discounted. However, additional scholarships are also available if needed. Please CLICK HERE for the Matthew Prather Memorial Missions Scholarship Application.

PANAMA MISSION TRIP APPLICATION

9th-12th graders, join the North Atlanta Student Ministry for our Panama Mission Trip from June 27th-July 4th! For the first time in several years, NASM is returning to international missions as our high school students serve in El Valle De Anton, Panama. This trip especially meaningful as we reconnect with a team and community that North Atlanta has partnered with for many years. 

Please CLICK HERE for the Panama Mission Trip application. Completed applications are due Sunday, February 23rd.

Thanks to the generosity of North Atlanta members, NASM trips are already discounted. However, additional scholarships are also available if needed. Please CLICK HERE for the Matthew Prather Memorial Missions Scholarship Application.

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!

February 2 – Pulse
February 7-9 – Winter Retreat
February 9 – Bake Sale
February 23 – Mission Trip Applications Due

*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 SUPER BOWL PARTY

Join us for our annual Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 9th at 6:30 pm at the Nichols’ home (410 Sailmaker Cir, Alpharetta)! Bring a snack or dessert to share as we enjoy football and fun together! Please contact Derek Nichols (derek.nichols@nacofc.org) with questions.

Come Join Us!

The North Atlanta Young Adults (NAYA) ministry welcomes young adults of all backgrounds and life situations. Our community is built on encouragement, growth, and service, and we would love for you to join us 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.