 |
 |
BLOOD DRIVE – Sunday March 7th - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In the US, about 4 million people need blood each year. That’s one person every two seconds, and the overwhelming majority of people who need it would die without it. Every donation makes a difference in someone’s life! Our church family’s response last September was tremendous, and our goal for March is 70 donors. Sign ups for donors, registration workers, and baked goodies for the donors will take place on the patio on Sundays February. 14, 21, and 28. You will also be able to sign up on-line. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lynn Clements at 770-751-9728 or e-mail her at Lynnc104@comcast.net. |
|
 |
SILENT AUCTION SPONSORSHIP This year the silent auction will be at Atlanta National Golf Club on Sunday, March 21st at 6:00 p.m. and we are adding the option of sponsorship. For $75 you can be a sponsor at the “Rising Star” level and you will receive recognition in the preschool newsletter and the auction listing. For $125 you can become a sponsor at the “Shooting Star” level, you get recognition in the preschool newsletter and auction listing, recognition onsite at the event, and two auction tickets ($30 value). If you would like to become a sponsor, contact the preschool by February 26th. |
|
 |
Ministry Fair Sunday, March 7, 10:30-11:00AM and immediately following the 11AM service: What is YOUR ministry here at Northbrook? Join us for our Ministry Fair and see how you can expand your faith by learning, serving or sharing your talents right here at Northbrook and nearby agencies. You will have the opportunity to meet leaders from adult and children's Sunday schools, youth groups, bible study, music, and mission outreach groups within the church as well as organizations from outside the church that provide assistance to the community. There will also be opportunities to serve within the church itself. Whether you would like to learn more about your faith through bible study and Sunday school, volunteer to teach Sunday school, sing or volunteer with an outside organization that helps those in need, this will be a wonderful opportunity for you to make Faith a verb. |
|
 |
Lenten Purple Bag Offering Purple
bags for our Lenten offering for the homeless
will be available Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th and
the first Sunday of Lent. Members are encouraged
to give something up (e.g. a daily coffee, a
weekly dinner out) during Lent and instead give
this money to the homeless. We will begin to
receive the purple bags back on Palm Sunday.
This year’s offering will go to The Drake House. |
|
 |
Easter Egg Hunt Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Worship Hour on the property behind the Northbrook House. (approx. 12:15 p.m.) Thousands of eggs will be for the hunt for toddlers through fifth grade! So plan on staying a little longer and come join us for this wonderful Easter tradition! |
|
 |
ESL Program It’s just amazing that every week we have more and more students and families coming. We keep growing, so we always need more help. We specially need people that can help us to drive the church vans and the bus to pick up the families: We need help on Tuesdays (need to be in the church at 5:30 to go and pick them up, and then take them back at 8:00) and Fridays (need to be in the church at 9:30 to go and pick them up, and then take them back at 12:00) To drive the Bus you need a CDL license. There is not a special requirement to drive the vans, as long as you have a valid license and you are over 25 years old. If you think you may be able to help in this way, do not hesitate to contact me. Contact Rodrigo Cruz at 770-998-2000 ext 243
or rcruz@northbrookumc.com. |
|
 |
CONNECT Please join us at CONNECT on Friday, March 19th from 10am until 12pm in the End Zone. Speaker Kim Mitchell will equip us for navigating through the rough waters of adolescence and puberty with our children. The emotions and thought process they experience as their body takes them through the changes from child to teen. We’ll discuss the challenges they face from the pressures of the current culture and how we can respond to them during this critical phase in their development and guide them to make godly choices. Limited childcare is available by emailing child’s name and age to Jkolosna@yahoo.com. Come as you are, come to recharge, and come to CONNECT! |
|
 |
Sprouts Hey 4th and 5th Graders, don’t forget to join us on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. for Sprouts. We are learning “What is a Friend?” during our devotion time. Our topics will be “What is a Friend?”, “Growing Deeper Friendships”, “Friendship Breakers”, and “Making up is Hard to Do”. We also have plenty of time for games, snacks and fun activities. So bring a friend and come join us in the movie room on Sunday afternoons. |
|
 |
Preschool Registration We held preschool registration in February. Thanks to all the church staff who helped greet the families who attended the public registration! The preschool has a few openings at the time of this writing: in Th 1s, TF 1s, MW and TTh 2s, TTh 3s, MWF 4s and kindergarten. All other classes are filled. We are taking names for our waiting lists in all other classes. Please share with your friends about our openings. The personal touch and word of mouth is our best way to advertise our program. |
|
 |
Northbrook Prayer Shawl Ministry needs your help! You can help by knitting or crocheting a prayer shawl, buying yarn or by donating money for the purchase of yarn for others to use. Many blessings are knitted into every shawl. The knitter begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient. And when the shawl is completed it receives Prayers from many people involved in this ministry. Martha and Melinda have delivered many shawls to members of our congregation that Need prayers and comfort. If you would like more information regarding this ministry please contact one of the following:
Karen Daugherty 770-642-7573 Pat Helenbrook 770-993-9942 Martha Fielden 770-998-2000 ext. 227 Melinda Jones 770-998-2000 ext. 242 |
|
 |
The Women's Book Club
The Women's Book Club will meet March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in Room 208 (library) at the church. Our book for discussion will be " Have a Little Faith: a True Story" by Mitch Albon. This is the author of Tuesdays with Morrie. We invite anyone interested to join us. Contact Delia Halverson at 770-926-1634 or halversondelia@bellsouth.net with any questions. |
|
 |
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) If you are the mother of a child ages birth to 6 years, then Northbrook’s MOPS ministry is for you! Join us for interesting guest speakers and insightful discussions, with topics geared to your specific needs as a mother of young children. Programs will be the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning September 8th. Childcare is provided with your registration fee, which is $150. You also have the option of dividing the registration fee into 2 separate $75 payments. Space is limited, so please register immediately. For more information, contact Sara Almstedt at 770-643-0943 or Keri Reddish at 770-992-7328. We hope to see you there! |
|
 |
If you're sad or struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask for help. We've got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. Men are matched with men, and women with women. (It's completely confidential too!) To find out more about Stephen Ministry for you or someone you know, talk with Debora Daniel at 770-891-2002. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care! |
|
 |
Furniture Donations Welcomed Due
to limited storage, Northbrook no longer has
a furniture bank. If you have gently used furniture
or working appliances to donate, please call
Phil Hodges with North
Fulton Community Charities at 770-640-0399. Phil will pick up your furniture
and it will be sold in NFCC’s
Thrift Shop. Proceeds from sales are used to
fund the many services NFCC provides to their
clients in North Fulton. |
|
 |
Walk to Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program
intended to strengthen the local church through
the development of Christian disciples and leaders.
To find out more about the program and finding
a sponsor, contact Julie Turner (770-992-6011
or julieturner@mindspring.com). |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
 |
| |
|
Sunday Worship Schedule
|
 |
Wonderful NEWS!! The new steeple has arrived. It was put up Tuesday morning. A group was on hand to pray, sing, and see the steeple raised. Halleluia! more photos
|
 |
PLAY AN INSTRUMENT OR SING?
In an effort to expand the adult Praise Team for the 9:30 service, we will be having open auditions on Monday, February 1st, 7:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Kendall Jones at 770-998-2000 ext. 224 or at kjones@northbrookumc.com
|
 |
HAITI EMERGENCY
Here’s the link to donate if you did not get a chance to help. or you can always make a check payable to Northbrook UMC and put UMCOR on the memo line and we will send your donation. 100% of gifts made to this relief effort will go to help the people of Haiti.
|
|
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!!
for your children to join the children’s choirs! The Carol Choir, K-1st grade, practices Wednesday nights, 6:00-6:30, in the music suite. The Good News Choir, 2nd grade-5th grade, practices from 6:30-7:30 in the music suite. The Cherub Choir, 3-4 yr. old, meets during the 11:00 Sunday School hour on Sunday mornings. Each choir sings for Sunday morning worship services & presents special seasonal music programs. Give your child the gift of learning to sing their praise to the Lord - bring them to choir! For more information, contact Sue Marsico at 770-855-0479 or at susan.marsico@cobbk12.org. |
Safe Sanctuary Policy |
Pray for our military
|
|
Weddings at Northbrook
|
|
| 
For current information
on preschool activities,
go to
Northbrook Preschool.
|
JOB NETWORKING MINISTRY 2nd & 4th Monday
Roswell UMC
814 Mimosa Blvd. B Building
5:45 - 9:30 pm
Job seekers are invited for the free Dinner Program (includes a speaker, resume reviews, practical strategies and specialized discussion groups), and at 7:30 p.m. for the Main Program, featuring special guest speakers. For more information, check www.rumcjobnetworking.com |
|
|
| 
To submit a news item, article, or photos, go to our
website feedback page.
|
 |
| 2010 FLOWER CALENDAR: Place flowers in the Chancel on Sundays in memory or honor of a loved one. The calendar to sign up is located on the wall outside the Fellowship Hall. The cost for one arrangement is $45. |
People Loving People
Link to videos from the campaign:
Honduras
Ministry video
Katrina
Ministry video
Restore
Ministry video
|
|
