May 1, 2024

Sunday, May 1, 2024

Sixth Sunday of Easter

"Plot Twist"

Rev. Laurie Moeller is preaching.

The Brook, Modern Worship | 9 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Traditional Worship |11 a.m., Sanctuary & Online

We regularly take photographs during all services. If you do not want your photo or that of your child taken, please let the front office know.

Ladies Tea & Social

May 15, 6:30 p.m.

The Fellowship Hall



Ladies of all ages, come to experience the grace and elegance of our cherished intergenerational event. Women of all ages will share their talents and passions, including dance, music, and art. Join us for an unforgettable evening of grace, laughter, and connection at Northbrook. Let's make beautiful memories together! 

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Barbie and the Gospel

May 2 & 13, 6-8 p.m.

The Summit

Come out for our two-part series on the surprising connections between Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie and Christian theology. We will watch half the film each night and discuss it. Dinner will be provided on both nights. Please note the date change for the second session.

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Esther Jackson Student Snack Pantry| Due May 8

Esther Jackson students need full tummies in order to learn, so we are filling their snack pantry. The students can stop by on the way to class and choose a snack for the day. Please make sure all snacks are individually packaged and with no nuts.

PLEASE LEAVE ALL DONATIONS IN DONATION BIN ON PATIO at NORTHBROOK UMC on or before Wednesday 5/8.  

Click here to sign up for snacks

Graduate & Youth Recognition

Pentecost Sunday, May 19

We are thrilled to celebrate our graduates and have our youth lead in worship! If you know of a high school or college graduate who should be recognized, please email Rev. Kena Newkirk with the student's full name, a photo, and where they are graduating from. We will host a Brunch that Sunday at 10 a.m. for our youth, graduates, and their families. 

Also, please contact Rev. Kena if you have a youth who would like to lead in worship! 

Guatemala Mission Trip

May 24-31



We are sending another team to Guatemala May 24th - 31st. Is God calling you to join? Past opportunities have been home construction, soup kitchens, children's ministry, and sharing about God's love. No specific skills are required - just a servant's heart. You need not attend Northbrook; tell your friends! Thank you for all your past support!

Contact: Mike Johnson

Save the Dates for

Family Promise



Family Promise provides housing at local churches for families with children experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help cook meals and provide support. Here's when you can help:

May 12-18: Support Alpharetta Methodist

June 9-15: Northbrook is responsible for ALL volunteers

Click here to sign up.

June 23-July 7: Support Alpharetta Methodist

Contact:

Pat Dodge or Jill Johnson

Provide Dinner for our Young Adults

Support our young adults by bringing dinner to their small group Bible study. This group is for college-aged twenty-somethings and recent high school graduates just starting their professional journey. Dinner should be for about 8 people and dropped off by 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Contact Auriyan Tillman for more information.

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Sunday Night Youth Volunteers

We're looking for a few compassionate adult mentors and small group leaders who can commit to helping on Sunday evenings with the youth, especially starting in the fall school year. If you feel called to serve, please contact Rev. Kena Newkirk for more information.

Volunteer with Food Truck Party VBS 2024 | June 23-27

Registration is now open for VBS Volunteers. There will be several volunteer training opportunities closer to VBS. We will have an Orientation for families on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. and a volunteer appreciation lunch on Thursday at 1 p.m. Contact: Christy Merritt

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Dedicate Flowers in Worship

Honor a loved one or commemorate an occasion with altar flowers. Also, the Flower Ministry needs volunteers to repurpose the flowers Monday morning, substitute as delivery drivers, and drop off small vases to the church kitchen.

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Click Here to View Other Volunteer Opportunities.

Student Ministries Beach Retreat | August 29 - September 1

Embark on a weekend filled with exciting activities, heartfelt devotions, and meaningful connections at Panama City Beach. Come rejuvenate your soul, deepen your faith, and create lifelong memories. See you at the beach!

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Fall Women's Retreat | September 20-22, 2024

Save the Date! There will be a Northbrook Women's Fall Retreat at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge September 20-22, 2024. For planning purposes only, please email Leigh Ann Launius if you are interested in attending. This is not a firm commitment. More details and sign-up info will become available closer to the retreat date.

Northbrook Book Club| 4th Tuesday | 2:00 p.m.| Room 206

Upcoming Discussions:

May 28^th- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

June 25^th- The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

July 23^rd – The Women by Kristin Hannah

Contact: Linda Sandridge for more information.

Spring Bible Study |Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. | On Zoom

Jennifer Smalley will be leading a new Thursday evening Bible study via Zoom beginning April 11 at 7:30 pm. The 6-week study "Surrendered," by Barb Roose teaches six principles that lead to a surrendered life by comparing/contrasting Jesus' time of testing in the wilderness to the Israelites 40 years of wondering in the wilderness. This study will equip you to give up control, reach for God, let go of fear, and experience the blessings of a surrendered life. Participants should purchase their own workbook (available on Amazon, Cokesbury and Christianbook.com) before the class starts.

Contact: Jennifer Smalley

Spring Bible Study| Thursdays| 10:30 a.m.

A new 7-week study will begin on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am on April 11 entitled "For His Glory: A Study of Ephesians," by Marian Jordan Ellis. This is an in-depth study of the book of Ephesians in which Marian invites us on a journey to discover our true worth in Christ, our status as beloved children of God, and our glorious calling as His masterpiece. The class will be led by Leigh Ann Launius.

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Recommended Reading List

The church website has added a new reading list under "Resources." Be sure to periodically check out this list of books recommended by our pastors. Want to take a look before purchasing? A copy of each book is available in the Prayer Room for your review!

The Northbrook Prayer Team

The Northbrook Prayer Team is looking for prayer volunteers to join the team and pray once a week in their homes for our church and community. If you are interested in joining this vital ministry. Contact Leigh Ann Launius

The Prayer Focus for May is for all students and teachers—for seniors who are graduating and starting a new chapter in their lives, for the rest of the students to stay focused as they bring their school year to an end, and for students and teachers to have a safe and relaxing summer break.

Prayer Concerns Ongoing:

Shirley Adams, Jamie Beliveau, Jan Boyea, Will Carter, Carolyn Hutchinson, Patty Jordan, John Lee, Linda Minter, James Mintz, Dennis Nunnally, Rae Siders, Jean Taylor, Ann Warren, and Jerome Young.

Additional Prayer Concerns:

Tom Adams, Arvin Abernethy, Carson Acker, Sonya Adams, Cindy Bailey, Peter Beliveau, Huss Beutell, Wayne Bryan, Janet Beyer, Jacki Bugg ( Jennifer Ellis), Larry Carter (Kara Peters), Will Carter (Martha Fielden), Robert Chinn (Joanne Baxter), Danny Cornell, Mitzi Dupree, David Etris (Faye Westbrook),Ted Ezelle, Virginia Fagan (Tony Fagan), Emmy Lou Faubert, Linda Franks, Philip Gaulin, Jane Greene, Michelle Heil, Deb Herrin, Dianne Hiers, Sally Hodges, Houlton Family Member, Don Irvine, Frank Jeffries, Sophie Knapp, Janette Langston, Ann Livesay, Bill Livesay, Nancy Mastin, Bob Matthis, Chuck Musker, The family of Roy Nifong (Marianne Raker), Bill Noethling, Hazel Jo Pasha, Julie Pine, The family of Susan Potter (Lyndey Kelly), Lorene Rhoney, James Rusnak (Matt Rusnak), The Stadtfeld Family, Sandy Stringer, Tami (Marie Given), Nancy Tretinik, Ann Warren, Marlene Warren, Faye Westbrook, Deidre White, The family of Phillip Williams (Leslie Bowers) Monica Williamson, Renea Winchester, The Woody family (Sarah Swanner) and Diane Zeman.

Attendance & Giving

Records from Last Week

Attendance

9 a.m., The Brook, 82

11 a.m., Traditional, 167

Online, 26

Giving

$ 22,017

Memorials for This Week

In Honor of Dennis & Connie Nunnally's 32nd wedding anniversary

Fellowship Sunday school class

May's Communion Rail Compassion Gift is for Wesley Woods.

Wesley Woods is a family of 10 residential senior living communities across north Georgia whose mission is to build communities of connection, wellbeing, and promise.



Here's how to give: Give online and select "Communion Offering" from the drop-down Fund menu. Or, mail a check to the church office and indicate "Altar Rail" on the memo line.