NORTH ATLANTA CONNECTION

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re taking a brief pause from some of our regular events to give our families and volunteers time to rest and enjoy this special time of year. Please note our adjusted schedule below:

Sunday, 11/23 – No Bible Classes; Family Sunday (all ages worship together)
Wednesday, 11/26 – No Wednesday Gatherings
Thursday & Friday, 11/27-28 – Church Office Closed
Sunday, 11/30 – Family Sunday (all ages worship together)

As we enter this season of gratitude, we pause to give thanks to God for His blessings and for the gift of our North Atlanta family.  

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH SUCCESS ACADEMY!

It takes an entire village to make an event like Success Academy possible! This three-day work readiness workshop helped 19 participants regain the confidence to enter the workforce and be productive members of society.

Thank you to everyone who donated items from our Amazon Wish List, and to those who donated clothing, shoes, jewelry, snacks, and more. Thank you to everyone who volunteered by transporting participants, organizing donations, setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, or serving as presenters and mock interviewers. And thank you to everyone who sent prayers and positive vibes. A very special thank you to Christa Kendrick, Missy Taylor, and Kaitlyn Smith-Chisolm for their fantastic work in multiple areas.

We appreciate every single one of you!

CLICK HERE to view a special recap video from Success Academy.

JINGLE JAM

Join us on Sunday, December 7th, at 10:30 am for Jingle Jam—a Christmas Family Sunday worship service for our entire North Atlanta family!

Together, we will worship in song and hear the story of the birth of our Savior—with a whole lot of fun along the way!

After worship, stick around for Christmas fellowship, festivities, and food. You won’t want to miss this special morning at North Atlanta!

NORTH ATLANTA COAT DRIVE

Join us in helping members of our community stay warm this winter by participating in our annual North Atlanta Coat Drive! We are collecting new and gently used coats for men, women, and children.

Please donate coats in one of the collection bins around our building on Sunday mornings or place them in the bin outside the church office on weekdays.

You may also order coats from online retailers such as Walmart, Target, or Amazon and have them shipped directly to the church office (North Atlanta Church of Christ, Attn: Jasmine Turner, 5676 Roberts Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338).

The deadline to donate coats is Tuesday, December 2nd.  

HELP FEED OUR COMMUNITY!

We have an important opportunity to meet real needs in our community—and we need YOUR help!

We are collecting non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, boxed cereal, peanut butter, and baking goods) in the blue bins located in the FEC Atrium.

All food collected through Sunday, November 30th, will go directly to two of our partner programs currently in great need – Mary Hall Freedom Village and Right Side Up.

All additional food collected through December 31st will be given to the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs, which we also support each year through One Heart.

Thank you for helping us share love and hope with families during this moment of need! If you are in need during this season, please reach out to membersupport@nacofc.org.

WEEKLY PRAYER GATHERING

Beginning December 4th, join us each Thursday at 12:00 pm in the Main Auditorium for a time of prayer together. Led by Callie Turner, these gatherings are open to everyone as we lift up our church, community, country, and world in prayer.

All are welcome! Come as you are able—whether weekly or occasionally—and join your voice with ours in collective prayer.  

TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Together for Community series.  

Imagine discovering Jesus and coming to accept, over time, that his love is real, dependable, and trustworthy. Now imagine realizing that Jesus has a vision for a unified world rooted in that same love. This vision begins with a movement of people, his followers, who collectively love each other and the world the same way he loves them.

In this series, we’re exploring Jesus’ vision for how a unified church impacts the community through collective love and service beyond our walls. This is how we take the life-giving gospel to the world together.

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

NORTH ATLANTA FALL EVENTS

We have big plans for the fall semester at North Atlanta, and we hope you will join us! Please CLICK HERE to view our Events page and make sure to save these important dates!

CELEBRATING NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

On Sunday, we had the joy of witnessing Lauren, Rachel, Glenisha, Penny, Sheerah, Phyllis, and Ashley declare their faith through baptism! We’re so grateful for each of you, and we thank God for His transforming love! 

CONDOLENCES TO THE PADGETT FAMILY

We express our heartfelt sympathy and love to the Padgett family following the passing of Shelley’s father, Robert Walls, on Monday, November 17th in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are still pending at this time. Please keep Shelley and her family in your prayers during this time of loss.

CONDOLENCES TO THE CHUMA FAMILY

We extend our deepest love and condolences to the Chuma family following the passing of Tanji’s sister, Deborah Denise Hale, on November 9th. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, at 11 am at Camp Creek Church of Christ (2400 Merk Road SW, Atlanta). Please keep Tanji and her family in your prayers during this difficult time of loss.

CONDOLENCES TO CONSTANCE MASON

We express our heartfelt sympathy and love to Constance Mason following the passing of her brother’s mother-in-law, Addie Fitzgerald, on November 10th in Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, November 22nd at 12 pm at the Cumberland Association of Primitive Baptist in Nashville. Please keep Constance and her family in your prayers during this time of loss.

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF KIM KNAPP

It is with great sadness and love that we share the passing of our sister, Kim Knapp, on Thursday, October 30th. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 7th, at 2 pm in the Main Auditorium at NACC, with a reception for family and friends following the service in Room 106. Please lift up Kim’s daughter, Diedre, and the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS

Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.

Please CLICK HERE to share a prayer request with our ministers and shepherds.

NO BIBLE CLASSES THIS SUNDAY

Bible Classes will not meet this Sunday as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, but we look forward to seeing you back in class next Sunday, November 30th!

Children's Bible Classes

Bible Classes will not meet this Sunday as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, but we look forward to seeing you back in class next Sunday, November 30th!

FAMILY SUNDAY

This Sunday is Family Sunday! While Children's Worship and Preschool Worship will not meet, Family Bags will be available with an activity for children to enjoy during our worship service. You can pick up a Family Bag from your child's Bible class or the stand in HeBrews. Additional children’s resources can also be found in HeBrews.

A staffed nursery will still be available for children ages two and under during worship.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN'S CHOIR

We’re excited to add a Children’s Choir to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th! This choir is open to children in Preschool-5th Grade. Practices will be held from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm on December 14th and 21st. Digital recordings will also be provided for practice at home.

What a wonderful way for children to participate and lead in this special time of worship! We are so grateful to Lois Douglas and DJay Wells for leading and supporting this effort. Be sure to invite family and friends to join us on this special day! 

Please CLICK HERE to sign up!

JINGLE JAM

Join us on Sunday, December 7th, at 10:30 am for Jingle Jam—a Christmas Family Sunday worship service for our entire North Atlanta family!

Together, we will worship in song and hear the story of the birth of our Savior—with a whole lot of fun along the way!

After worship, stick around for Christmas fellowship, festivities, and food. You won’t want to miss this special morning at North Atlanta!

SUBSCRIBE TO NACM NEWS

Stay connected with NACM! Our new email newsletter shares upcoming events, what your child is learning in class, and helpful resources for parents. CLICK HERE to subscribe!

Family Ministry Bible Class

Bible Classes will not meet this Sunday as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, but we look forward to seeing you back in class next Sunday, November 30th!

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
Scott & Judy Gage
Brian & Emmy Sharp
(404) 386-9441
bsharp723@gmail.com

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:

• December 3 - Holiday Breakfast

• January 7

• January 21

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:

• December 8

• January 12

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

Our Online Community Small Group will not meet in December. Please join us again when we resume on Tuesday, January 13th!

Sunday Bible classes

Bible Classes will not meet this Sunday as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, but we look forward to seeing you back in class next Sunday, November 30th!

Off The Chain

Off the Chain will not meet this Wednesday, November 26th as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us again on Wednesday, December 3rd!

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.

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.

CLICK HERE to sign up and order your workbook, 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.

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!

THANK YOU!

A massive THANK YOU to all who participated in our first-ever Domino's Slice the Price Fundraiser to support NASM Missions! We blew through our original goal of $1000 in just a week, and in the end, we raised nearly $2,000! We cannot say thank you enough and are so proud of all the students who took part.

A special shout-out to our top sellers: Makayla Wadley, Zara Berry, Kathryn Tuley, and Doriean Kendrick! They sold a combined total of 86 cards!

HELP WITH JINGLE JAM

NASM has two opportunities to help with Jingle Jam – our Christmas-themed Family Sunday worship service on December 7th!

Worship
NASM is leading two songs during Jingle Jam: Silent Night (King is Born) and What Christmas is About. Please CLICK HERE to start listening and practicing on your own! We will practice these songs as a group on Wednesday, 12/3 during our weekly Bible Study gathering.

Drama/Stage Roles
If you are gifted in theater or would enjoy an on-stage role, please let Tripp, Kendra, or Savannah (savannah.roberts@nacofc.org) know! We still have additional roles for Jingle Jam that need to be filled, and you could be the perfect person!

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

Bible Classes will not meet this Sunday as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, but we look forward to seeing you back in class next Sunday, November 30th!

WEDNESDAY DINNER

Wednesday Dinner will not meet this Wednesday, November 26th as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us again on Wednesday, December 3rd!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday Night Bible Study will not meet this Wednesday, November 26th as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us again on Wednesday, December 3rd!

STUDENT EVENTS

Our Student Events page has been updated for the fall semester! CLICK HERE to view the page and make sure to save these important dates!

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY

The Tuesday Sisters Bible Study will not meet this Tuesday, November 25th as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Please join us again when we resume on Tuesday, December 2nd!

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 the Book of Mark. 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 will not meet this Thursday, November 27th. Please join us again when we resume on Thursday, December 4th!

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

NAYA Bible Class will not meet this Sunday, November 23rd or next Sunday, November 30th. We look forward to seeing you back in class on December 7th!

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.