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The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad, let the distant shores rejoice. - Ps. 97:1 |
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Norcross First wants to help you grow in your faith and meet new friends in a caring fellowship. The basic unit of our Christian education program is Sunday School. See "Singles" section for classes especially for unmarried adults. There is a place just for you! For more information on adult ministries, contact Melanie Martin at 770-448-4142, X117. |
| Class Time | Name | Ages |
| 9:30 a.m. | Agape | 30s - 60s |
| Charis | 40s and up | |
| Dukes | 50 and up | |
| Early New Beginnings | 30s - 40s | |
| Genesis | mid 40s and up | |
| New Life | 40s and up | |
| Sonrise! | 40s and up | |
| Transformed Living | All ages | |
| Upper Room | 55 and up | |
| Welden Fellowship | 40s and up | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Agape | 30s - 60s |
| Bryan J. Hoover | 30s and up (singles) | |
| Crossroads | 25 - 35 | |
| Family Fellowship | 30s - 50s | |
| The Flood Factor | 20s - 30s | |
| God's Green Acres | All ages | |
| God's Work In Process | All ages | |
| Happy Hour | 18 - 22 | |
| Home Improvement | 20s - 30s | |
| In the Gap | 30s and up | |
| New Beginnings | 30s - 40s | |
| Sisters on Sunday | All ages |
Adult education is also a part of our Wednesday Night Fellowship. A delicious meal is served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and adult classes run from 7-8 p.m. Adults have a choice of topics that lasts (4-16) weeks.
During the week a variety of Bible studies and small groups meet. These groups include:
- Bible Study Fellowship (Thursday morning during the school year from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Men’s Bible Study (Thursdays at 7:00 a.m. at IHOP on Pleasant Hill Road)
- Heartfriends Bible Study (Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Library)
- Disciple Bible Study (various times)
UNITED
METHODIST MEN
So, what exactly is the United Methodist Men?
Despite what you may have heard, we are NOT a secret, exclusive "club"!
We are open to all men and boys, regardless of age.
What does the UMM do?
We do a lot more than just eat breakfast together once a month! We are
self-funding, dedicated to serving Jesus and the congregation of Norcross
First, and WE HAVE FUN! We serve the congregation in many ways, including:
- Poinsettias for the church during Advent
- Chrismon trees during advent
- Two BBQ’s during the year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall
- Serving at the Women’s Prayer Dinner
- Rock Eagle, the annual North Georgia Men’s conference in late summer
- Cleanup of our sponsored mile on Beaver Ruin Road
- Honoring the annual Ray Bond Award recipient
- Support of the Norcross Co-op ministry
- Support of Rainbow Village, a ministry for families in crises
- Support of the local Boy Scout Troop
- Support of many United Methodist Youth programs and retreats
- Support of the Good News Singers tour
- Support for mission trips
- Mothers’ Day carnations
- Supporting the Master’s Hands ministry
- Great speakers and breakfast every month, and…
- We do it all without taking a single penny from our church budget!
UMM invites all men and boys to join us for breakfast, fun, fellowship and prayer. We gather on the second Sunday of every month. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7:45 am and are finished around 9:00.
Where can I find out more about UMM?
Also, check out the North Georgia UMM web site at www.gbgm-umc.org/northgeorgia-umm for information about Rock Eagle, mission opportunities, upcoming events, and much more interesting information. Get involved in men’s ministry at Norcross First! We welcome all men!
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
There are many opportunities for the women of NFUMC to gather for inspirational programs, fellowship times, retreats, and much more. For more information, contact Rev. Brenda Westmoreland, 770-448-4142, X101.
Where can I get involved in Women's Ministry?
Here are some of the many opportunities for involvement:
- Circles - These groups meet both mornings and evenings and include activities such as devotional programs, support of local and global mission projects, hands-on local missions projects, study of important social issues, as well as provide warm, Christian fellowship.
- Women’s Bible Study and Prayer Groups - There are numerous opportunities for women to get involved in daytime or nighttime Bible study groups designed to meet the needs of all women.
- Women's Prayer Dinner is an annual event held the first Tuesday in May to bring women together for a lovely meal followed by a time of teaching and encouragement by a gifted speaker. This is a time of fun, fellowship and inspiration.
- Teen girls luncheon - Each year, we hold a luncheon for the teen girls of the church. 6th through 12th grade girls gather for a luncheon giving us a time to encourage and mentor them in their walk with the Lord.
- Women's Fall Retreat is an annual event scheduled during the month of September or October. This retreat provides women with a time away from home, work and everyday responsibilities to focus on their spiritual lives and needs as women.
- Encouragement Ministry - Visit women who are going through a difficult time and deliver a gift bag of encouragement and friendship.
- Women's Ministry Team - Come be a part of the Women's Ministry team and help with the various programs and events planned throughout the year.
What is the story behind Emmaus? A Journey With Christ - The Gospel of St. Luke relates the story of the risen Christ appearing to two who were going along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Two friends were walking together, sharing their hearts' deepest concerns. The risen Christ joined them and explained the scriptures as they walked, how it was ordained that Christ should suffer and so enter his glory.
This experience on the road was a heartwarming experience as the risen Christ walked and talked with them. The illuminating climax of the experience was when Christ took bread and said the blessing, then broke it and gave it to them. The two had their eyes opened and they recognized him as the risen Christ and they rushed back to Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)
What is Emmaus?
The above story provides the image for Emmaus, an Upper Room program that calls forth and renews Christian discipleship. Like its predecessor, Cursillo de Christiandad (Spanish for "short course in Christianity"), the Walk to Emmaus is a three-day experience which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, congregations and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church.
What happens at Emmaus?
The "Walk to Emmaus" is a 72 hour experience. The weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening. At Emmaus you will spend three busy but very enjoyable days, usually at a retreat center. You will live and study together in singing, prayer, worship, and discussion. Discussions center around fifteen talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God's grace, and how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and expresses itself in the world. You'll also discover how grace is real in your life, and how you can live in the life of grace, bringing grace to others. You will have the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion, and to begin to understand more fully the presence of Christ in his body of believers. You will experience God's grace personally through the prayers and acts of service of a living support community.
What happens after Emmaus?
One of the primary strengths of Emmaus is the follow-up. Your weekend lasts only three days, but you are invited to build on it for the rest of your life. Those who attend a "Walk to Emmaus" are encouraged to do two things following their weekend:
- Expand their own spiritual lives through study and congregational participation.
- Become more active disciples of Christ in the world through their churches.
What is the history of Emmaus?
Originating in Spain in the late 1940's, Cursillo moved to America in the late 1950's. It was primarily a Roman Catholic movement until the 1970's. As Catholic centers started accepting applications from Protestants, efforts began among some groups to make the Cursillo experience available to all Protestants. In the late 1970's The Upper Room (a unit of the Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church) formed The Upper Room Cursillo Community in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981, by mutual agreement between the National Secretariat of the Roman Catholic Cursillo movement and The Upper Room, the name of the Nashville Protestant community was changed to Emmaus. The Emmaus movement is ecumenical.
What is the purpose of Emmaus?
The focus of Emmaus is God as known in Jesus Christ and how that finds expression in the local church. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others.
Who should go to Emmaus?
Emmaus is for the development of Christian leaders who:
- Wish to strengthen their spiritual lives.
- May have unanswered questions about prayer, study, and sharing their faith.
- Understand that being a Christian involves responsibility.
- Are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God in an ongoing manner.
- Have positions of responsibility in the church and the world.
Emmaus is
open to members of any denomination.
I am interested, now what?
We invite you to join in a refreshing weekend spent meeting Jesus as he
comes to you through other Christians. For more information on Emmaus
and the schedule of upcoming events, please see the information on the
bulletin board located in the Main Hall or contact Ken or Sue Fikes at
770-962-6975.