NORTH ATLANTA
CONNECTION

THANK YOU!

We just want to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for helping to make the Recovery Sunday - Georgia Recovers Tour Bus event a huge success! Thank you to all who prayed, volunteered, or served in any way leading up to and during the event. The smiling faces, the sound of children playing, the dancing, the teamwork, the refreshing conversations, the laughter, and the welcoming of new and old faces were simply beautiful! To see every ministry in our church family represented and fellowshipping TOGETHER was something special indeed. God even held back the rain...Hallelujah!

All we can say is WOW…THANK YOU, JESUS. To God be the glory for the things he has done! We love and appreciate you all.

Recovery is Real,

Jasmine & Christa

“ENCOUNTERS WITH THE ARTIST”

September is National Recovery Month, and the theme for 2024 is The Art of Recovery. In connection with this theme, our sermon series for September is "Encounters with the Artist." God is the Master Artist and the master of art restoration! We are his handiwork – his masterpiece – and as we encounter him, we are restored to the image of our Creator.

THE CHOSEN

Come join us on Saturday, September 28th from 4 to 6 pm in Room 115 as we begin 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:
• September 28
• October 12

GRIEFSHARE SMALL GROUP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17TH!

North Atlanta is hosting a GriefShare small group for members who have lost a loved one. 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.

The group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Room 107 starting September 17th. Please CLICK HERE to sign up and order your workbook. Contact Missy Taylor (missy.taylor@nacofc.org) with any questions.

HELP NEEDED WITH LAUNDRY AFTER BAPTISM SUNDAYS

We are overjoyed to see so many lives transformed through baptism at North Atlanta! With this blessing comes the need for extra hands to help with laundry after our Baptism Sundays each month. Please CLICK HERE for more information or to sign up to help.

GEORGIA AGAPE CELEBRATION BANQUET

North Atlanta has partnered with Georgia Agape for many years as they have worked to impact children and families across our state. This year’s Georgia Agape Celebration Banquet will be on Thursday, September 26th at 7 pm at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel, and Adam Paa (former Adult Discipleship Minister at North Atlanta) will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $40. Please CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase tickets for the banquet. The Celebration Banquet is always a wonderful evening, and we hope you will join us in supporting this amazing organization!

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 upcoming events and make sure to save these important dates!

PRAYER LIST & PRAYER REQUESTS

Please CLICK HERE for our prayer list.

JOIN US FOR ADULT 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.

A staffed nursery is also available for babies and two-year-olds during worship.

FRESH FAITH BIBLE STUDY

Join us for Fresh Faith at 10 am in Room 101 each first and third Wednesday of the month! No matter your age, come share in a wonderful time of singing, fellowship, and study together.

Upcoming Dates:
• September 18
• October 2
• October 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:
• September 9
• October 14
• November 11
• December 9

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 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

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 (Summit)! We are currently making our way through Luke together!

NASM CALENDAR

Please save the dates for these important events!

October 6 – Pulse
November 1-3 – Fall Retreat

 *Other events TBA

REMIND

Stay up to date on NASM announcements, including event details and urgent updates! Text “@nasmnews” to 81010 to sign up for text updates! 

TUESDAY SISTERS BIBLE STUDY KICK-OFF Potluck

Join us for a special potluck luncheon on Tuesday, September 17th from 11 am to 2 pm in Room 106 as we kick off our weekly Tuesday Sisters Bible Study! Our theme for 2024-2025 is “Immanuel,” and we will resume meeting at our typical 9:30-11:30 am time beginning on Tuesday, September 24th. 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 (at the end of the Children’s Hall near the Church Office) for a wonderful time of fellowship, study, and prayer! This fall, we are studying Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin. 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! This fall, we will study the Book of Hebrews. 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

Come 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.