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KENYA MISSION TRIP AUGUST 4TH – 17TH
A team from several churches around the Southeast, including Northbrook, will be headed again this summer to Kisumu, Kenya to conduct a Bible Camp for approximately 200 children, most of whom are orphans supported by Life For Children Ministry (LCF). LCF is headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA., with operations in Kisumu, Kenya. To be a part of this team, no previous experience is required, only the desire to share the love of Christ with the least of the least. For information please contact Charles Clements at 770-751-9728 or clem323@comcast.net. |
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August is Northbrook's Brown
Bagger month for the North Fulton Community Charities
food pantry. Once again, we will be donating food items
for people in need. Please place items in the bin on
the patio. Most neede items are: canned meat, soup, peanut butter, rice & grits, cereal, sugar, oatmeal, dish soap, dried beans, spaghetti, diapers, toothpaste & brush, canned fruit & vegetables, household cleaners and laundry detergent. |
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AUGUST IS SHOE COLLECTION MONTH
It’s that time of year again. Time to clean out the closets! As you are shopping for new school shoes, don’t throw away those old shoes. If you see a great sale, buy an extra pair. Remember our outreach to provide shoes (new or used) and new underwear and socks for the 400 plus children at Orphanage Emmanuel in Honduras and the 150+ AIDS Orphans supported by Life For Children Ministry in Kisumu, Kenya.. The children range from toddlers to teenagers, so all sizes are needed. You have no idea how excited these children are to receive a pair of shoes – new or used. Donations may be placed in the bins on the patio. |
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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH
School starts soon! Anticipation, excitement, a little fear and new school supplies! Blessing of the Backpacks will be Sunday, August 15th! Please join Northbrook's effort to support education through North Fulton Community Charities Bookbag Drive. Many children in our area cannot afford the tools for learning. This burden then falls on the teachers and schools to provide the basics for these kids. The greatest need is for BACKPACKS. Good, sturdy backpacks can BW found for $15 or less during this time of sales.
Other supplies needed are:
Note cards 3 x 5 or 5 x 7
Notebook paper, college ruled and wide ruled
Notebook dividers
Inexpensive basic calculators
1", 1 1/2" or 2" three ring binders
Composition books
Protractors
Compasses for geometry
Blue, black, and red pens
Zippered pencil pouches for binders
Please place these items in the handprint bins on the patio on or before Sunday, August 15th.
Northbrook VBS did a great Join collecting other supplies, let us follow their lead and make this a great year for education in our area! Thanks Northbrook! To God be the Glory! |
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BLOOD DRIVE – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH – 8:00 p.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. Healthy generous donors are the only source of blood. There is no substitute for blood.
Blood is needed for emergencies, for surgeries, and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia, and other illnesses. Every donation makes a difference in someone’s life! Our church family’s response last March was tremendous, and our goal for September is 70 donors.
Did you know?
- The American Red Cross needs 25,000 people nationally to donate blood each day to serve patients in need.
- The need for blood is constant because blood only lasts a maximum of 42 days.
- The American Red Cross supplies about one-half of the nation’s blood.
Who can donate blood?
- You must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health.
- If you have given blood recently, you must wait at least 56 days to give again.
How do you sign up?
Sign ups for donors, registration workers, and baked goodies for the donors will take place on the patio on Sundays beginning August 29th. You will also be able to sign up on-line through the church website during that time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lynn Clements at 770-751-9728 or E-mail her at Lynnc104@comcast.net. |
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THE 5TH ANNUAL ALVIN QUARLES GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 4th Annual Alvin Quarles Golf Tournament will be held at Bradshaw Farms Golf Club on Tuesday, October 12th. |
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Roswell Job Networking Ministry
The focus of our ministry is tending to the needs of job seekers and career changers. We meet every second and fourth Monday evening. We begin at 6:00 PM with our program "Developing You Spiritual Resume." We provide a Free Dinner that is sponsored by companies and individuals who want to contribute to your search. A guest speaker will provide an insightful message, followed by small discussion groups. Then at 6:45 PM our Resume Guides (recruiters and professionals) will give you one-on-one feedback on your resume. We also offer information on our small group program (learn more at www.c3g.org) and many other networking opportunities. The main program begins at 7:30 PM and ends around 9:15 PM. We offer powerful guest speakers and programs that will provide practical strategies you can put to work the next day. Before you leave, take advantage of our Industry Guide program where you can select an employed church member to network with after the meeting. You are also invited to join our Yahoo Group and sign up for our free Daily Digest which includes local job openings and reminders of other Atlanta job networking meetings. We have also partnered with the Crossroads Career website, which offers best practices in a job search with the Key Six Steps. This vast resource is free to everyone because we have paid for your subscription as a service to you. You will need a membership key to log into the site as a career explorer. We provide these at no cost every meeting! We have one of the largest volunteer programs in the State of Georgia with over 110 employed volunteers offering their expertise and guidance. We are anxious to show you how we can help you personally in your job search. Join us to learn how to find the hidden jobs and obtain the skills necessary for a successful job search. Remember to keep God part of your job search. It makes no sense to do this alone!
Roswell Job Networking Ministry is held at Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) located at 814 Mimosa Boulevard in Roswell, Georgia. For directions and more information, check us out at www.RUMCjobnetworking.com. |
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Making the
Most of Your Donations
The missions committee would like to help you
make the most of your donations to the church
and our community. Please follow these guidelines:
THE HANDPRINT BINS on the patio
are reserved for specific monthly donations drives
publicized through the church newsletter and bulletin.
FOOD should be taken directly
to North Fulton Community Charities on Elkins
Rd. except during the months of January and July
when Northbrook fills the pantry of NFCC and utilizes
the handprint bins on the church patio. During
other months, please take your food donations
to NFCC where they have a drive-thru donation
lane.
CLOTHING (gently used) should
also be taken directly to NFCC. These donations
will be given to clients in need of clothing or
sold through their thrift store. For your convenience,
there is a drive-thru donation lane with volunteers
who will assist you.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS are also accepted
at NFCC. These would include new and gently used
bedding, towels, kitchen items, toys, small working
appliances and other household items. (Note: No
large appliances are accepted.)
Please, please do not leave donations that would
be more appropriate for Goodwill or North Fulton
Community Charities in the “handprint”
bins at church as this creates more work for the
members of the missions committee and may delay
the receipt of your donations to our local agencies. |
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