NORTH ATLANTA
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JOIN US ONLINE THIS SUNDAY

During this holiday season, we’re taking a brief pause from some of our regular events to give our families and volunteers time to rest and celebrate.

Remember, we will not meet in person this Sunday, 12/29. Instead, join us for a special time of worship online at live.nacofc.org at 10:30 am or on-demand anytime at youtube.com/@NorthAtlantaChurchofChrist. Please also note the additional updates below:

Sunday, 12/29 – Worship Online Only (No In-Person Gathering)
Wednesday, 1/1 – No Wednesday Activities
Sunday, 1/5 – No Bible Classes

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season as we celebrate the coming of Christ together!

ONE HEART: HELP US REACH OUR GOAL BY DECEMBER 31ST!

Together, we’ve raised over $161,000 toward our One Heart goal of $250,000. But we still need your help to meet our goal by Tuesday, December 31st! 

Your contributions make a tremendous impact by helping us fulfill our commitments to the many incredible organizations we’ve spotlighted during our One Heart initiative this holiday season.  

·     CLICK HERE and select “One Heart” to give.
·     CLICK HERE to learn more about the ministries your giving supports.

"All the believers were of one heart…they shared everything they had...and there was no needy person among them" (Acts 4:32-34).

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!

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

Join us as we help to provide cold weather essentials to those in need in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, January 25th! There are several ways that you can help:

Donate: Please use our Amazon Wish List to buy and ship cold weather essential items directly to the church office OR place items from the list below in bins labeled “Taking It to the Streets” around our building by Wednesday, January 22nd.

 Cold Weather Essential Items:

·     Socks
·     Gloves
·     Hats
·     Blankets
·     Ponchos
·     Deodorant
·     Toothbrushes
·     Toothpaste
·     Tissues
·     Bottled Water
·     Non-Perishable Snacks 

Prepare: Come help to prepare goodie bags on Friday, January 24th from 6 to 7:30 pm in the undercover parking lot.

Deliver: Join our Taking It to the Streets delivery team on Saturday, January 25th. Please arrive at North Atlanta by 8 am. Transportation will be provided.

Please contact Jasmine (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) or Christa (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org) for more information.

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!

Bible Classes are taking a holiday break to allow our families and volunteers time to rest and enjoy the season. Make plans to join us again when Bible Classes resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

CHILDREN'S BIBLE CLASSES

Children’s Bible Classes are taking a holiday break to allow our families and volunteers time to rest and enjoy the season. Make plans to join us again when we resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

FRESH FAITH BIBLE STUDY

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

Upcoming Dates:
· January 8
· January 22
· February 5
· February 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:
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10

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

Bible Classes are taking a break for the holidays. Make plans to join us again when we resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

Off The Chain

Off the Chain is taking a break for the holidays. Join us when we resume on Wednesday, January 8th at 7 pm!

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 at 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!

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

NASM Bible Class is taking a break for the holidays. Please make plans to join us again when we resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

WEDNESDAY DINNER

NASM Wednesday Dinner is taking a break for the holidays. Please make plans to join us again when we resume on Wednesday, January 8th at 6 pm!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

NASM Wednesday Night Bible Study is taking a break for the holidays. Please make plans to join us again when we resume on Wednesday, January 8th at 7 pm!

NASM CALENDAR

Please save the dates for these important events!

December 29 – No Class (Online Worship Only)
January 1 – No Wednesday Dinner & Bible Study
January 5 – No Class
January 5 – Pulse 
January 24-26 - Student-Led Winter Retreat

*Other events TBA

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY

The Tuesday Sisters Bible Study is taking a break for the holidays! Please make plans to join us when we resume on Tuesday, January 14th at 9:30 am in Room 106!

Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study

Our Wednesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study is taking a break for the holidays! Please make plans to join us when we resume on Wednesday, January 15th from 7 to 8 pm in the Conference Room.

WOMEN'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

Our Women’s Online Bible Study is taking a break for the holidays! Make plans to join us again on Thursday, January 16th at 7:30 pm as we kick off a new study of the Prison Epistles. Please contact Cindy Lawrence (cindylawrence1@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom meeting link.

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

NAYA Bible Class is taking a break for the holidays. Please make plans to join us when we resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

Sunday Morning Class

Bible Classes are taking a break for the holidays. Please make plans to join us when we resume on Sunday, January 12th at 9:30 am!

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.