NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

WELCOME, SAVANNAH ROBERTS!

We’re excited to share that Savannah Roberts officially began her work this week as Children & Family Minister at North Atlanta! Many of you have already connected with the Roberts family at various events over the past several months, and now we’re thrilled to welcome Savannah, David, Turner, and Merrick into the daily life of our church. 

Savannah has a deep heart for helping children come to know God and for walking alongside families as they grow in faith together. She comes to us with years of experience in both ministry and teaching, and we’re eager to see how God works through her in this new season at North Atlanta!

Please join us in welcoming Savannah to our church family, and make sure to reach out if you’re interested in serving with our children’s ministry! You can contact her at savannah.roberts@nacofc.org.

NO BIBLE CLASSES THIS SUNDAY

We hope you enjoy time with family and friends this Independence Day! Bible Classes will not meet on Sunday, July 6th, due to the holiday weekend. We invite you to join us in person or online (CLICK HERE) for a wonderful time of worship at 10:30 am!

CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY: WOMEN AS ELDERS

We invite you to participate in an important conversation about women serving as elders in our church.

For more than 25 years, North Atlanta has studied the role of women in the life, leadership, and ministry of our church with great care and intentionality. In 2019, after an extensive period of congregational study, our elders affirmed that it is in alignment with God’s will for women to serve in all ministry and leadership roles at North Atlanta, except the role of elder. They also committed to continued study of this issue moving forward.

As part of that journey, we are conducting a congregational survey to hear your perspectives and beliefs about women serving as elders. Your responses will help us better understand who we are today and how the Spirit of God is at work among us.

CLICK HERE to complete the survey. Please submit responses by this Sunday, July 6th, at 11:59 pm.

We also invite you to continue this conversation by reaching out to members of our Leadership Team – elders, Governance Council members, and staff – with thoughts or questions. As always, we remain grounded in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit as we seek God’s will together.

Additional Resources:

• CLICK HERE to view resources from our 2019 study.

• CLICK HERE to learn more about our elders.

• CLICK HERE to learn more about our Governance Council.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

Have a little time and want to make a big impact? 

We’re looking for additional CDL and non-CDL drivers to help transport members of our Recovery family to Sunday morning worship and our Off the Chain gathering on Wednesday evenings.

If you can join our monthly driver rotation or want to learn more, please contact Jasmine Turner (jasmine.turner@nacofc.org) or Christa Kendrick (christa.kendrick@nacofc.org).

NORTH ATLANTA PRESCHOOL IS NOW HIRING!

Do you have a degree in Early Childhood Education or classroom experience—and a passion for working with young children? North Atlanta Preschool is hiring teachers for the 2025-26 school year, and we’d love for you to join our wonderful community of teachers and families!

Staff hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm.

For more details, please email our Preschool Director, Christy Ashby, at christy.ashby@northatlantapreschool.org or call 770-399-7660. You can also learn more about NAPS at northatlantapreschool.com.

STAY SAFE FROM EMAIL SCAMS

Recently, we’ve heard that some of our members have received fraudulent emails pretending to be from church staff members or leaders. These messages ask for gift cards, money, or urgent favors. 

It is always wise to practice safe email habits—even with messages that appear to be from people you know and love.

Please remember these important guidelines:

• Official church communications will always come from an @nacofc.org email address.

• Our staff members and leaders will never ask you to purchase gift cards or send money on behalf of the church.

• If you receive a suspicious email, mark it as Spam or Phishing in your email client and then delete it.

• If you are unsure about an email, contact the church office directly to verify it.

GATHER AND GROW

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Gather and Grow series.

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 are also engaged in its construction. 

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 as well. 

CLICK HERE to catch up on previous sermons from this series and others.

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!

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 (all adults) – FEC Gym and Online (live.nacofc.org)
Families – Room 112
Foundations of New Life – Room 111
Latino – Room 101
Recovery
• Men – Room 105
• Women – Rooms 106, 113, & 115
Starting Point – Room 107
Young Adults – Room 102

BOWLING!

K-5th graders and parents, join us for bowling and fun on Saturday, July 19th from noon to 2 pm at Bowlero Roswell (785 Old Roswell Rd)! Please email Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) to RSVP or for more information.

CONNECT

3rd-5th graders, join us for our monthly Connect small group on Sunday, July 20th, from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm in the Clubhouse. The group is led by Scott and Judy Gage, and pizza will be served. The cost is $5 per child.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up and pay.

For more information, please contact Scott and Judy at scott.gage@nacofc.org.

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

Family Ministry Bible Class

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

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:
• July 16
• August 6
• August 20

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:
• July 14
• August 11
• September 8

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 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.

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

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

NASM Wednesday Night Bible Study is going off-site this summer! Each week, our location will connect with the lesson for the evening. You won’t want to miss these uniquely special times together!

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 women of the Bible. 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.

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.