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We at NFUMC believe in "whole body" health - spiritual, mental and physical. There are many areas which provide opportunities for all members to become ministers - a concept in which we strongly believe. For more information on ministries for lay involvement, contact Rev. Brenda Westmoreland at 770-448-4142, X101.

STEPHEN MINISTRY
A ministry of trained Lay people who offer caring, supportive help in times of need, grief or other crisis. Those who become Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training and are commissioned by the congregation.

PRAYER CHAIN
A ministry of prayer for those persons who are facing difficult times or who need the support of God in prayer. Requests are received and passed on via telephone, and email to those who are dedicated to praying for those in need of prayer.

SERMON TAPES
Tapes of the Sunday worship services are available at no cost to shut-in and hospitalized members. Others may order tapes at a nominal charge. Requests for tapes for shut-ins or hospitalized members may be made by calling the church office at 770-448-4142.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY
Mary Lawder, Parish Nurse, is on the NFUMC staff to help see to the needs of the church,le so that all may live a holistic life. A variety of health programs are offered to help avoid health problems through healthy living and preventative screening. Some of our parishioners have chosen to receive training as lay health providers to assist in carrying out these programs.  For more information, contact Mary at 770-448-4142, X116.

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MINISTRY IN MISSIONS - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS NORCROSS FIRST UMC? 
Norcross First is committed to being a missionary church with a vision to reach out in both word and deed, locally and internationally. In addition to providing support for our denominational agencies, our church is involved locally with the Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, and children’s homes. Support is given to eight missionary families, Mission India and our sister church in Bulgaria who are helping to fulfill the Great Commission by carrying the Word of God to the uttermost parts of the earth. Our church also sends out teams and individuals to work on short-term projects in the U.S. and other countries. Church members are encouraged to pray for, write to, send cards, and make contact whenever possible with these very special people.

• Neal & Mary Hicks, Tokyo Japan  nealmsum@pobox.com
• Ron Tyler, Evangelism Explosion - Africa eeafrica@mindspring.com 
• Emmanuel & Beverly Barte, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Bev_embarte@online.com.kh
• Florencio Guzman, Mexico  florencio_guzman@prodigy.net.mx
• Eva Mergl, Budapest, Hungry  eva@timoteus.hu

Norcross First seeks to inform, train, and involve our members in missions.

JOB NETWORKING
Through the Job Network we provide help in the preparation and sending of resumes by providing word processing capabilities and access to a fax machine. Job Openings are posted on the job board as well as through periodic Job Fairs. 

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