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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter
John 21: 1-17
"The Bigger Picture"
Rev. Laurie Moeller is preaching.
The Brook, Modern Worship | 9 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Traditional Worship | 9 &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.
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New Northbrook Journal
Now Available!
Stay connected with all that's going on here at Northbrook UMC. Pick up a copy of the new Northbrook Journals from one of the information stands around the campus. We have lots of new studies, fun events, and opportunities to serve.
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Church-wide Study
The Third Day
Our study after Easter will be on the book by Tom Berlin, The Third Day Living the Resurrection. Sunday School leaders have a book and Leader guide in the church office. This book can be ordered through
Cokesbury by clicking here. The cost of the book is $11.99 plus shipping.
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Sips and Songs
April 21|4 & 6 p.m.|Pinkie's Up
The Northbrook Chancel Choir will be joining Newnan FUMC Chancel Choir for a joint choir tour of Germany and Austria in December 2024. Please help us raise funds for our student interns to travel with us by purchasing tickets to our Sips & Songs Choir Tour Fundraiser. This will be an evening of Jazz Classics & Original Songs with Auriyan & Friends. The event will be at Pinkie's Up, April 21st, at 4pm or 6pm.
Contact: Chad Hunt.
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Children's Communion Workshop | April 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Join us for this milestone workshop, during which we will explore the mystery of holy communion. Children will learn the story of the Last Supper and the theology of the United Methodist Church. Those who complete the milestone will be invited to help with communion on May 5th and receive a patch for their milestone stole. Parent participation is encouraged. Lunch provided.
Register here.
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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.
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Preschool Sunday | April 21
11 a.m. | Traditional Worship
Preschool Sunday will be held on April 21. Children will lead in worship, and we will celebrate the day with popsicles on the patio.
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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.
Click Here to Register
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
Click Here to Register
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.
Click Here to Dedicate Flowers
Click Here to View Other Volunteer Opportunities.
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Barbie and the Gospel | Thursday, May 2 & Monday, May 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.
Click Here to Register
Ladies Tea & Social | May 15, 6:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Ladies of all ages, come to experience the grace and elegance of our cherished intergenerational event, our Ladies Tea and Social. Join us for an unforgettable evening of grace, laughter, and connection at Northbrook. Let's make beautiful memories together!
Click Here to Register
Northbrook Book Club| 4th Tuesday | 2:00 p.m.| Room 206
Do you like to read? Did you know Northbrook has a book club? It meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in Room 206 at 2:00 p.m.. On April 23, the book discussion will be on The Exchange by John Grissom. Contact: Linda Sandridge
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.
To register 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.
Click here to Register
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!
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The Northbrook Prayer Team
The Northbrook Prayer Team is looking for prayer volunteers to join the team and pray once a week in their home for our church and community. If you are interested in joining this important ministry. Contact Leigh Ann Launius
The Prayer Focus for April is for our missionary team and their trips to Guatemala the first week in April and the last week in May. They will be building a kitchen, installing a stove, supporting a soup kitchen, and distributing food. Prayers for safe travels, a healthy stay in Guatemala and safety as they complete their work.
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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, Cindy Bailey, Peter Beliveau, Huss Beutell, Wayne Bryan, Janet Beyer, Jacki Bugg ( Jennifer Ellis), Larry Carter, 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, Don Irvine, Frank Jeffries, Sophie Knapp, Janette Langston, Ann Livesay, Bill Livesay, Nancy Mastin, Bob Matthis, Chuck Musker, Hazel Jo Pasha, Julie Pine, Susan Potter, Lorene Rhoney, James Rusnak (Matt Rusnak), Nancy Tretinik, Ann Warren, Marlene Warren, Faye Westbrook, Deidre White, Monica Williamson, Renea Winchester, The Woody family (Sarah Swanner) and Diane Zeman.
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Records from Last Week
Attendance
9 a.m., The Brook, 62
11 a.m., Traditional, 143
Online, 28
Giving
$ 45,389
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There are no Memorials this week. |
Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers for Sunday are given to the glory of God by Shirley Adams in honor of the 70th anniversary in ministry of Rev. Tom Adams and by Debbie Camp in memory of Don Potter on his birthday and in memory of Martha Camp on her birthday.
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April's Altar Rail Gift is for UMCOR. As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR – assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. UMCOR provides relief, response, and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own.
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.
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Until we meet again, know that you are loved! | | | | |
