January 11, 2024

We look forward to worshipping together in Spirit and in truth! We will be continuing a new series on the book of Ephesians.

We will be having a Young Families Service this Sunday at 10 AM in the Lighthouse! This is for parents with kids 5th grade and younger. 

We are in the process of appointing new elders at North River. These are men who have been found to be qualified based on the passages in the New Testament, and who desire to be shepherds to the congregation. 

The North River Elders are hosting a Men's Prayer Breakfast on January 13th. This is a great opportunity for men from different life stages to come together for prayer, food, and fellowship!

We are now offering a series on servant leadership following the breakfast and prayer time. All are invited!

In the Family Learning Center

We will be honoring Ross and Kim Mackenzie this Sunday as Ross will be stepping down from his position as elder at North River. Ross and Kim have served this church tirelessly from its very beginning, and they have served God's Kingdom long before that, for decades. There will be a reception on Sunday after church at 12 PM in the FLC. There will be opportunity for us all to thank them for the tremendous impact they've had. 

We are inviting the church to participate together in a fast from January 17 - February 7. All info can be found at nrcoc.org/fast

Douglas Jacoby, Joey Harris, and Guy Hammond will be teaching an online course this Saturday on Family Life. These are some really important subjects, especially for parents. 

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There will be a Women's Prayer Night on Friday, January 26 in the auditorium at 7:30 PM. All the women in the church are invited!

Thank you North River family for your overwhelming generosity throughout 2023! The gifts of your time and helpful donations have changed the lives of thousands of children and families within our surrounding community!

As a church, we have honored the inspiring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. every January by supporting our community partners with donation items from their wish lists.

If you'd like to provide any material donations, please see the collective wish list of our most trusted partners below. (link?) If you'd prefer to donate your time and talents, please visit our website to discover a variety of ways you can volunteer! 

Please also consider gathering friends or family together to host a Sunday Supper that builds the "Beloved Community" that MLK envisioned! Click here for Sunday Supper ideas!

Any Wish List donations can be dropped off at the Lighthouse both before and after NR's Sunday service on January 14.

And please come help organize/deliver donations on Monday, January 15 (MLK Day) from 10 am to 12 noon in the Lighthouse!

Our North River chapter of HOPE Worldwide also encourages Sunday Suppers as part of MLK Day!

A grief retreat for women affected by pregnancy, infant, or child loss. 

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• Rosa Lopez: Please keep Rosa López in your prayers. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray for healing and comfort as this is being a devastating news for the entire family.
• Gary Poulk: Gary Poulk, brother of Sandy Kirkley & uncle to Talia King, passed away recently after battling cancer. Sandy is unable to attend church in person & would be very encouraged by cards. 55 Henderson St. SW apt. 612 Marietta, GA 30064
• Tony Turner: Please pray for Tony as his brother, Leo Turner, Jr., passed away recently. Pray God gives Tony strength and wisdom as he has to go identify his body alone and try to sort out a few of his affairs, and has no clue what he’s walking into, so pray that God will hold his hand and light his path. Tony and Cheryl are in the NW Community.
• Rusty Morgan: Please pray for Rusty as he was taken to the hospital Sunday morning. They are still running tests to figure out the cause of the episode. Please pray that they can find the problem and that he will be made whole soong. Rusty and Danielle are part of the NW Community.
• Rick Ballew: Please pray for Rick as he is dealing with some health challenges, pushing through, trusting God.
• The Childs Family: Debora Childs's mother and father both passed away recently. Please continue praying for comfort for her and her whole family. 
• Bob Keen: Please pray for Bob as he recovers from heart surgery. Please pray for complete healing.
• Harvey Allen: Our brother Harvey was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Please pray for complete healing.
• Greg Lynn: Karl Lynn's brother, Greg, has STAGE 4 lung and kidney cancer. The cancer is in both lungs. Please pray for Greg, his kids and wife Brenda. 
• Judith Hicks: Judith is experiencing several mental health issues that constantly attack her faith. Please pray for her to have a firm faith in God and Jesus and to be healed mentally.
  
• Dana Hawkins: Please continue to pray for full recovery from cancer.