Celebrate Jesus’ finished work on the cross with us this Easter weekend at one of our identical services!
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Following our 4:00pm Saturday service, join us at our Family Festival for dinner, inflatables, and community. Because found people find people, invite your neighbors, coworkers, and more to join us for this fun night!
HELP PEOPLE FIND JESUS
Found people find people! It’s how we finish every service because we want to be winsome and missional and help people find Jesus. We have two ways you can find people this Easter.
SERVE WITH US!
By serving on our Guest Services or NMC Kids team for Easter weekend only, you’ll help create a welcoming environment and help open classrooms to serve the families of NMC. Learn more about our serving opportunities at northmetro.org/serve.
———— NMC Kids and NMC Students ———— NMC Kids (infants through 5th grade) will be open at both campuses at the 4:00pm, 9:15am, and 11:00am services. West End (special needs) at the Barrett Campus will be open at our 4:00pm Saturday, and 9:15am and 11:00am Sunday services.
It was August of 2022. I had recently transitioned out of my role as Women’s Pastor here at NMC and was now responsible for Discipleship & Care groups. I was approached by a group of men who had long been discussing offering a recovery ministry through NMC. They had a burden to be able to help men who struggled with substance abuse issues and needed not only physical relief from addiction but also spiritual healing. I was compelled by their conviction to add this type of support group to our ministry offerings, but I had a few concerns. What about the women? What about people who struggle with a variety of problems, not only substance abuse?
As I began to explore options for recovery ministries, I came across re:generation On its website, I read this:
“Re:generation is a biblically-based discipleship program offering healing, recovery, and freedom from any type of struggle. The reality is that we all experience brokenness in this life. You’re not alone. We all have struggles toovercome.Whetherbigorsmall,these destructive thoughts and habits hold us back from the life we want—and the life God calls us to live. The good news is that God loves you, wants to heal you, and has a plan for you.” Yes, please -tell me more!
I found a church in Roswell that also offered re:generation, so I called them to ask more detailed questions. They invited me to “Commencement” the next evening to hear the personal stories from people who had just completed this year-long program through the 12 steps. From the moment people started speaking, I was floored.
People are standing up, in a church, in front of a crowded room and honestly talking about their struggles with sin?? And proclaiming that they had found a deeper intimacy with the Lord and freedom from things they struggled with their entire life??? I had zero doubt that the Lord is both capable and willing to heal people, but, in all honesty, I wasn’t hearing this kind of testimony from people in my circles. Men and women humbly yet honestly sharing their experiences with substance abuse, sexual addiction, and other personal struggles—such as finding their identity solely in motherhood, battling anger, having a critical spirit, or feeling the need to control everyone around them. Everyday challenges that many face, yet their stories were filled with a sense of optimism and hope that shone through as they spoke.
I left that evening with a profound sense of hope that the Lord could use re:generation at NMC to help people know Him fully and find freedom that only He can offer. Fueled by this vision, I attended the national training conference, read through the material, and had dozens of conversations with people who might be interested in bringing re:generation to NMC. Fortyfive days later in October 2022, we launched our pilot group -- 28 men and women who had agreed to spend the next nine months walking through the re:generation content as a participant. These were men and women who had been followers of Jesus and active at NMC for quite a while but they had no presenting “sin struggle” on the surface. However, through our collective journey, we discovered that we were all in recovery -- not from drugs and alcohol -- but from deeper, inward struggles like
Becky Everette
pride, people pleasing, codependency, and mistrust of God.
Armed with a lot of passion and prayer, we opened re:generation to NMC in August of 2023. In the past 18 months, 85 people have completed re:generation, with another 100 people currently in the process. Time and time again, we see people show up at re:gen who are stuck, hurting, or broken, and a year later, after becoming right with God (Steps 1-3), right with themselves (Steps 4-6), in right relationship with others (Steps 7-9) and continuing to work the steps (Steps 10-12), they are a new person. This is why you’ll often hear us say, “Change is possible.”
re:generation is just one tool of discipleship -- it’s the Word of God, circling up with the people of God, being transformed by the Spirit of God -- but the Lord is using it to radically change people’s lives at NMC. Re:generation has helped restore my deep belief that change is possible through Christ. His Word gives us a process to experience the abundant life He offers.
One of my favorite things Jesus says is, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” Luke 5:31-32 NLT
May we all realize that we are all in need of the Great Physician to enter into our story for true healing. And may we, as a church, be a place where all people who seek healing can find a new life in Christ.
Becky Everette Care & Discipleship Pastor
re:generation meets on Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the Barrett Campus. You can join us anytime or on Wednesday, April 23, for an Interest Meeting. Let us know if you’re coming to the Interest Meeting at northmetro.org/events.
Connect & Grow
WELCOME HOME
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, APRIL 27 | 12:15PM
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAY, APRIL 13 | 12:15PM
Welcome Home is designed to help you learn about everything that makes up North Metro Church and give you the next steps on how you can belong to our family. Visit northmetro.org/events to learn more and sign up.
GROUPS
At NMC, we genuinely believe we are better together. Therefore, we want everyone to circle up with others in a group. We have three different types of groups you can join. Connection Groups meet over shared interests such as hiking, board games, or movies; Community Groups meet for fellowship, prayer, and study of the Bible; and Care Groups assist anyone walking through difficulty or life transition. If you want to join a Connection Group, Community Group, or Care Group, or start your own group, check out northmetro.org/groups.
GROUP LEADERSHIP BRUNCH AND LEARN
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, MAY 4 | 11:00AM
We all desire to have a great community in our lives, but let’s face it: finding your people and the perfect group can be hard. So we invite you to come help be part of the solution. Learn what it would look like for you to start and lead your own Connection and/or Community Group for a semester by attending the upcoming Group Leadership Brunch and Learn. We believe God uses groups to change people’s lives and, as a leader, you get to be a part of that. At this Brunch and Learn, you will hear about the expectations of a Connection and Community Group Leader, as well as the training and ongoing coaching you will receive to ensure that you have everything you need to make your group leadership journey successful. Leading a group is not as scary as it may seem. It can be lifegiving for the leader and those being led. So, do not miss this opportunity to step into an exciting new season by signing up at northmetro.org/events.
TABLESETTERS
When we serve others, we set the table for them to experience the grace of God. That’s why, around here, we call our volunteers Tablesetters. Our goal is for everyone to experience the joy of serving others as a Tablesetter and serve somewhere within our church. Regardless of your schedule, experience, or gifting, there’s a fulfilling place for you to serve here. Visit northmetro.org/serve to browse opportunities and take the next step to serve.
BAPTISMS
We offer classes for elementary-aged children, students, and adults once a quarter. After you have attended a class, one of our pastors will meet with you or your child.
If you’re ready to take this step in your faith journey, we invite you to sign up for a class at our Barrett Campus or meet with a pastor at the Sewell Mill Campus. For more information about our beliefs on baptism and to sign up for a class, visit northmetro.org/baptism.
Discipleship & Marriage
RE:GENERATION
Are you hurting, feeling stuck, giving up hope for change, or wanting to identify and remove obstacles for a deeper fellowship with God? Wonder why you keep struggling with the same thing day after day, year after year? You’re not alone. We all have struggles to overcome. Whether big or small, these destructive thoughts and habits hold us back from the life we want—and the life God calls us to live. Through His Word, God offers us principles where freedom and new life can be found. re:generation is for everyone, no matter who you are or what you are struggling with.
Change is possible! You can experience freedom and the abundant life that Jesus came to give us. Join us on Wednesday,
April 23, for an interest meeting. Learn more and sign up at northmetro.org/events.
RE|ENGAGE
re|engage is a marriage enrichment ministry designed for couples ready to invest time and energy into building a stronger marriage. Through a mix of large-group teaching and small-group discussion, you and your spouse are challenged and encouraged with practical ways to apply the gospel of Jesus to your marriage. Couples are discipled and equipped to grow in their walk with Christ and their marriages by studying and applying biblical principles within a small group structure. We offer re|engage twice a year, beginning in August and January. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
MERGE
Strong, healthy marriages start long before the wedding. To build a marriage that lasts and gets off to a great start, we encourage all engaged couples to participate in Merge, our premarital discipleship class. Merge classes are available to those who regularly attend NMC and are already engaged. Our next Merge class will begin in Fall 2025. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
MERGE 2.0
Have you previously been married, are in a new relationship, and are seriously considering marriage? In Merge 2.0, we have a curriculum specifically to help you lay the foundation for a healthy second marriage. Through the workbook content
and a mentor couple who has navigated the dynamics of a second marriage, Merge 2.0 will give you the tools to help you decide if you’re ready and if so, how to build a biblical union with each other. To learn more, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
Care
PRAYER
Prayer is powerful. It’s one of the most important things we can do as a church. Our staff and leadership would love to come alongside you, fight for you in whatever difficulty you may be experiencing, and celebrate any answered prayers. To share your prayer requests, visit northmetro.org/prayer.
HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE
NMC has a faithful group of men looking to serve widows, single moms, and other ladies in our church. These men are skilled in most areas of basic home repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry; however, they are unable to take on major renovations or projects that require county permitting. If you are a single woman needing assistance with home maintenance or home repairs visit northmetro.org/care to submit your request.
DIVORCE CARE
Divorce Care is a mix of support and learning for those currently separated or divorced. We understand that divorce can be one of life’s most painful trials. While God hates divorce, He doesn’t hate divorced people. Our Divorce Care ministry is led by individuals who understand what you’re experiencing and will support you as you move forward. Through Divorce Care, you will learn how to deal with the heartache of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care ministry that supports those experiencing difficult times. Stephen Ministers are members of our NMC community, who
FOUNDATION GATHERINGS
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, APRIL 28 | 7:00PM
The first few years of marriage can be exciting yet challenging, but they also offer a chance to build healthy patterns into a marriage at a formative stage. Foundation Gatherings are open to married couples who
are well-trained in encouraging others who are enduring painful times such as the loss of a loved one, a marriage, a job, or one’s health. If you are facing any of life’s difficult circumstances, please consider using a Stephen Minister to help bear your burdens.
PURE DESIRE
Pure Desire is a men’s ministry that provides hope, freedom, and healing from sexual brokenness through Jesus Christ. Through this group, you will understand how family of origin and trauma impact your behavior, how addiction affects brain chemistry, and develop a plan to create freedom from addiction. Don’t let shame keep you from finding help. There is hope as you walk out this journey with other Christ-followers.
FOSTER & ADOPTION SUPPORT
BARRETT CAMPUS
Scripture urges believers to look after the orphans in our community. One way we do this at NMC is to come around families participating in foster care or adoption. In addition, this group is a place to find support and encouragement from others who understand these specific challenges. This group meets once a month for dinner and encouragement. Visit the Care page to be connected with the group leaders and learn about their next meeting.
INFERTILITY & LOSS SUPPORT
BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, APRIL 14 | 7:00PM
When God calls our hearts to grow our families, He never promises it will be easy, but He does promise to lead when we are lost. Take refuge in knowing you’re not alone. If you struggle with infertility or have experienced miscarriage or infant loss, there’s a place for you.
have been married for three years or less. These events occur regularly throughout the year and include dinner, teaching, and a chance to build relationships with other newlywed couples. To learn more about Foundation Gatherings and upcoming Gathering dates, visit our Marriage page at northmetro.org/marriage.
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT
Cancer hits with a terrible punch, whether it’s you, a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend. We can’t take you out of this storm, but we can walk alongside you and hold you up when the weight is too heavy. We can be that safe place to let all your feelings fall. We can have the honor of praying continually for you and your family. We can be that safe group of ladies who get it without explanation or apologies; we get it all.
If cancer has affected you in any way, we encourage you to reach out to NMC’s Cancer Support Group leader, Diana Pethel at 678.357.2933. You will find an amazing community of brave, strong women who have learned to trust God no matter what because He is trustworthy. To register for this free luncheon, please visit northmetro.org/events.
BEAUTY FOR ASHES SUPPORT GROUP
BARRETT CAMPUS | THURSDAY, APRIL 10 & 24 | 7:00PM
Beauty for Ashes is a confidential group designed to encourage and give hope to women whose husbands struggle with sexual addiction. We understand the devastation of a husband’s betrayal; however, our goal is not to stay in this place of wounding but to seek the Lord for healing and hope.
For more information or to sign up for any of our Care Ministries, visit our Care page at northmetro.org/care.
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“Lord, if this is not Your will, please change my heart.”
We got married in 2009, and three years later, with a new longing in our hearts, we began trying to grow our family. As months passed, our excitement shifted to concern, and by month nine, worry began to settle in.
In January 2013, I (Kelly) confided in my doctor that I thought there might be an issue. After many tests confirmed we were both healthy, we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. We were referred to a specialist who shared a painful statistic: out of 1,000 couples like us, only one would conceive naturally. I just wanted to be normal, to get pregnant, and circle a due date on the calendar. Though our plan wasn’t working out, we were still hopeful and began a series of IUIs (intrauterine inseminations).
When the first two rounds failed, frustration turned to fear. We held onto hope going into the final round, though. I will never forget those results. I remember the tears that seemed to come from my feet and my knees coming out from under me as I learned it had failed. I didn’t understand what God was doing. Why was He withholding this blessing? In the brokenness of that moment, my prayer changed. Until then, I had been asking Him to bless my plan, but now I asked, “Lord, if this is not Your will, please change my heart.”
Sitting in the doctor’s office, discussing our next steps, we had an unsettled feeling that we shouldn’t be there. He estimated our IVF success rate at around 19%, so we closed the door on further treatment. Later that year, we turned our focus toward adoption. Prayerfully, we attended an informational meeting, and throughout that meeting, God filled us with an unexplainable peace. We finally felt like we were headed in the right direction. By April 2014, we were approved to adopt.
“God, please walk with us and strengthen us in the waiting.”
As months of waiting passed, sadness set in and our home felt very empty. In that waiting, we realized we were limiting God with our timeline when we needed to trust that His timing was perfect. Our prayer became, “God, please walk with us and strengthen us in the waiting.” We clung to the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
The wait was long and full of heartache as we reviewed profiles with no match. Even during those dark moments, God reminded us that He was still working out His perfect plan. In January 2016, we heard from a birthmother who had chosen us to be the adoptive parents of her baby boy. The excitement was overwhelming, but we guarded our hearts, knowing that the adoption could still fall through.
We received a call one morning that the birth mother had gone into labor overnight. We booked two tickets on standby and were 23 and 24 in line for two open seats. We went to the airport with little hope, but as names were called for the vacant seats, no one came forward to claim them. Miraculously, we got those last two seats! Then the plane caught a tailwind and we landed 30 minutes early. We landed to a message from his birth mother: “our son was waiting to meet us”! We made it to the hospital just 20 minutes before visiting hours ended and held our son on his birthday. Only God!
We beamed at the face of the child whom we had prayed for 1,536 days. The face that God had in mind from the beginning. The face of a story far better than we could have ever imagined. We are forever grateful to the amazing woman who chose life and picked us to get to love him every day.
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word, I put my hope.”
Psalm 130:5
The Women’s Infertility and Loss Support Group meets regularly. Join the next meeting on Barrett Campus on Monday, April 14, at 7:00pm and learn more by going to northmetro.org/care.
“God, I want a baby sister.”
At 2½, our son declared that he wanted a sister. We told him he would need to talk to God about that and so, he began praying EVERY night for a sister. We assumed adoption would be our path again, but as we pursued it, we once again felt a familiar unsettled feeling. Concurrently, a new doctor had finally diagnosed me with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). With treatment and diet changes, my symptoms improved, and the doctor suggested we see a fertility specialist again. With painful memories still present, I declined. She countered with a coupon for a free consult and with Brian’s convincing, we met with a new specialist. We were overwhelmed with emotions as they explained that our chances of conceiving were now 99%. We had long given up on conceiving a biological child. But now, the possibility seemed real.
In October, we received the news we had been praying for: I was pregnant. On December 31, 2019, as pink fireworks lit the sky, we learned that God had answered a little boy’s prayers for a baby sister. Our family would now be complete.
Though we wouldn’t wish an infertility journey on anyone, we wouldn’t change a moment of those years of heartache. Even in the pain, God was preparing us for His beautiful plan for our family. Every time our plans failed, God gently told us to keep waiting on Him.
Whatever it is that you are waiting for, we pray that you find comfort in hearing Him say, “wait for My plan”. Our family is proof that the waiting is totally worth it. Trust us, there is no greater plan than the one the Creator has in store.
In September 2020, I joined the Infertility & Loss Support Group at NMC. We wanted to share our story and help others going through similar struggles. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Infertility can be a lonely and painful journey, but it’s important to have a community of people who truly understand what you’re going through. The heartbeat of NMC’s Infertility & Loss group is to provide a place where women can grieve their current situations and be met with kindness and understanding while ultimately pointing couples to trust in the Lord’s plan no matter what. No one should walk this road alone, and we encourage anyone facing infertility or loss to seek support.
Upcoming for you and your family
MOBILIZATION
CITY SERVE SATURDAY
SATURDAY , APRIL 5
Invest in the renewal of our city and love others at City Serve. City Serve is a short-term mission project in our city that will include multiple projects with varying start times, lengths, and locations. This church-wide event will allow NMC members to love others. You can serve our Mobilization and Serve partners through outreach projects. Grab your family or a few friends, find an opportunity, and sign up at northmetro.org/events.
REDEEMER’S HOUSE SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIP
JUNE 8-14, 2025
We are organizing an adult Short-Term Mission Trip to Guatemala from June 8-14, 2025. On this trip, the team will assist with weekly ministry feeding programs, and share the love of Christ with the communities we minister to and serve. You can learn more and sign up for this trip by heading to northmetro.org/serve.
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP/ ROYAL JOURNEY
MAY 31-JUNE 6
This is a one-week, overnight camp in the summer that we have provided for children in foster care ages 7-12 since 2008. We will also host “Royal Journey” for youth ages 13-14 in our Mentoring Program. These camps create positive memories, instill a sense of purpose and value, and teach these children that they are unique and loved and that God has a plan for their lives. The children experience normal camp activities such as swimming, fishing, canoeing, Chapel time, horseback riding, and team games. We also have specialized activities such as “Everybody’s Birthday Party,” a Superhero Night for the boys, and a Princess Ball for the girls, among many others. Children receive a memory bag, Bible, mail throughout the week, a photo album, etc. For more information visit waymarkfoster.org.
WAYMARK COMPASS GROUPS
BARRETT CAMPUS | EVERY OTHER THURSDAY NIGHT
Compass Groups are a resource for foster and adoptive families (ages 6-18+) every other Thursday night. These groups provide respite for parents, a community for kids/teens, discipleship, and access to valuable tools and resources. If you are an adoptive or foster family, contact Tasha Whitener at tasha@waymarkfoster.org for additional information to learn about this resource for you.
CIRCLES USA
Did you know that here in Cobb County, over 17% of our children live below the poverty line? Have you wondered how you can make a lasting difference in helping a family move from poverty to financial stability? Circles has a proven model that combines mentorship, financial literacy training, and connections to existing community resources all while building intentional friendships through weekly meetings. The result? Families increase their income by 75% on average. To serve with Circles USA, go to northmetro.org/serve.
CHARACTER EDUCATION MENTORING AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
You can invest in the next generation by becoming a mentor to encourage students once a month at Kennesaw Mountain High School. As a mentor, you’ll help facilitate the social-emotional curriculum, Habitudes by Dr. Tim Elmore. This is an opportunity to engage students in the public school environment where they spend so much time—all while equipping them with tools for healthy leadership in their world and the world around them. Take the next step by emailing Jill Stewart at jstewart@northmetro.org or check out the details at northmetro.org/serve.
NMCU
North Metro Church University (NMCU) is our primary vehicle for studying the Bible together to form a biblical worldview. In NMCU Core (101-104), you’ll move through a set sequence of classes and learn about the big picture of Scripture
and how everything in Scripture points to and is fulfilled in Jesus. In this learning process, NMCU will also help equip you to both understand and communicate your faith to others so that you can become a more faithful follower of Jesus, a disciple who makes disciples.
All summer classes (101-104 and 201) will be offered online to accommodate all travel schedules. Additionally, we will have 101-104 in-person on the Barrett Campus. The summer semester dates are Monday, June 9, through August 11. Head to northmetro.org/nmcu to sign up! Enrollment opens Thursday, April 17.
INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY CLASS
BARRETT CAMPUS | APRIL 27 & MAY 4 | 2:00-4:30PM
Would you like to feel more confident in your approach to studying the Bible on your own or in a small group? Join us for a free two-week class (April 27 & May 4 from 2:00-4:30pm) at the Barrett Campus to learn how to read and study your Bible. Join Jess Magee in two fun and practical classes to learn the Inductive Bible Study Method—a time-proven strategy to learn how to study the Bible that will leave you challenged but more comfortable engaging with your Bible. For more details and FAQs and to register today, check out this event at northmetro.org.
NMC KIDS
PINE COVE CITY SUMMER CAMP
BARRETT CAMPUS | JUNE 2-6 (CURRENTLY FULL AND ON A WAIT LIST)
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | MAY 26-30
Pine Cove City is Pine Cove’s summer day camp program returning to our NMC Campuses with college counselors from all over the country! Be a part of this wildly popular week-long camp on either the Barrett or Sewell Mill Campus. Pine Cove City is for students who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration for both campuses is currently open. Learn more and register for camp at northmetro.org/events.
NMC KIDS TABLE TALKER
MARCH/APRIL DISCIPLESHIP TOOL
This is a discipleship tool designed by the NMC Kids team to equip families to connect around the table intentionally. The activities and devotions you’ll find in the table talker come from the Gospel Project curriculum that we use in the classrooms. This means you can connect what you do at home with what your kids do in the classroom. But it’s not all curriculum; you’ll also find silly games, get-to-know-you questions, and family challenges. You are your child’s first teacher and the first person to disciple your child. We hope the NMC Kids Table Talker is just the tool you need to take your family relationships to the next level. Grab yours today in NMC Kids.
WACKY TACKY REVIEW DAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Celebrate going through the entire Bible in 3 years by dressing up in your wackiest and tackiest!
ANIMAL PRINT DAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
As we start over in Genesis, dress up in your favorite animal print.
ELEMENTARY BAPTISM CLASS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, APRIL 27 | 9:15-10:00AM
This 45-minute class is designed for you and your child to attend together. If your elementary-aged child has already taken the step of salvation, this class is the perfect next step. For more information on the baptism process, visit northmetro.org/events. If your family is at the Sewell Mill Campus, and your elementary-aged child wants to get baptized, please email our Kids Pastor, Nathan Woodward, nwoodward@northmetro.org.
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT BRUNCH
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, MAY 4 | 11:00AM-12:00PM
This is an opportunity for parents who have children with special needs to get together and form community. Pastries and coffee will be provided during the 11:00am service. Register at northmetro.org/events
NMC KIDS AT THE PARK
SATURDAY, MAY 15 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
We’re taking NMC Kids out of the building for some games, popsicles, and a whole lot of fun. You’ll find Mobi and us from 10:00am to 12:00pm at a local park and we’d love to see you there! Check back on the website to find a location as the date approaches. There is no cost or signup for this event, so invite your friends and family and stop in anytime.
NMC STUDENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL MORNINGS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 9:15AM & 11:00AM
6-8th grade students are invited to join us upstairs in the Student HQ for our 9:15am and 11:00am services for Bible study and community.
NMC STUDENT NIGHTS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 6:00-8:30PM
SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 6:00-7:15PM
6-12th grade students, find your community, worship God alongside other students, and grow your faith in Jesus at our NMC Student Nights. These nights include worship through music altogether, and then 6-8th grade and 9-12th grade students transition to different environments for relevant teaching and small groups. Connect with us on Instagram @nmcstudents to stay in the loop.
NMC STUDENTS BAPTISM CLASS
BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, APRIL 27 | 11:00-11:30AM
If your student has expressed an interest in baptism, NMC Students is offering our next Baptism Class on Sunday, April 27, at 11:00am during the second service. This class is designed to teach your students about baptism and why we, as believers, participate in it. Visit northmetro.org/events to learn more and sign up.
COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS (18-23)
COLLEGE NIGHTS
BARRETT CAMPUS | TUESDAYS | 6:45-9:00PM
College age students and young adults (18-23) join us on campus in the Theater for worship, dinner, community, time in God’s word, and small groups. This time is for anyone and everyone, regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey; there is a place for you here. For more details, visit northmetro.org/college.
SECRET CHURCH
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 | 6:30PM-1:00AM.
Come join us for a 6-hour immersive Bible Study featuring David Platt at the Barrett Campus in the Theater. This simulcast event will cover the entire book of Matthew. Enjoy pizza, coffee, and great fellowship throughout the night!
CITY TAKERS MISSION TRIP
MAY 28-JUNE 1.
The College Ministry is heading on a mission trip to serve our partners in downtown Atlanta. We’ll be engaging in street evangelism, homeless outreach, and assisting at a local food pantry. Our group will stay at the City Takers Mission House and attend their church service on Sunday morning. The total cost is $320, with fundraising opportunities available.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
An update from Ivan Mijango. Redeemer's House, or Casa del Redentor, is North Metro Church's international ministry in Panajachel, Guatemala.
An Unforgettable Day: Provision, Faith, and Surprises in the Community
Every year brings surprises and unexpected events that remind us we haven’t seen it all yet and that God continues to amaze us day by day.
During the first week of March, I received a call from some friends in Guatemala City asking if CDR would be interested in receiving 200 food bags to bless the communities we serve. It didn’t take much thought to say yes! Just 48 hours later, I was in Patzutzún—the largest village we work in—unloading a truck with 200 food bags and 40 boxes of fortified rice, each containing 36 pounds of food.
In addition to the food bags, our friends from the “Alas de Misericordia” ministry in Guatemala City took the time to come to the village with us to distribute the food and hold a small evangelistic service. But that wasn’t the biggest surprise! For the 215 children at the school, the highlight of the day was seeing a helicopter land on their very own soccer field during recess. Many had never seen one up close before, and their excitement was through the roof!
We had an amazing time at the school. More than 180 mothers attended to hear the message of salvation, pray, and sing before receiving their gifts. Coincidentally, we were also visited by our founder, Lee Radford, for the first time in seven years, along with Barry, our president, and John, NMC’s executive pastor, and his wife. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect.
After our time in Patzutzún, we faced a challenge: the road to Chuitziyut, the smallest village at the end of the ravine, was still closed for repairs, making it impossible to deliver the food by vehicle. However, the families from the community decided to walk up to the top of the mountain—about 4 km (2.5 miles)—to pick up their food bags. Men, women, and children carried these gifts on their backs all the way home.
Without a doubt, this will be a day that many of us will never forget. Thank you to everyone who believes in, loves, and supports this ministry, making it possible for extraordinary things to continue happening.
Ivan Mijango Casa del Redentor Director
As we head toward 2025, we are praying our guts out and are entirely dependent on the Lord! He has entrusted us with our vision to “Be Missed,” and our mission, “We Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” To live that out, we have set three God-sized goals to aim for as a church.
We currently support seven church plants, including Take Hold in Scotland; Grace Auburn in Auburn, Alabama; Creekside in Dallas, Georgia; Deeper Church in Dallas, Georgia, Heirloom Church in Kyle, Texas; Oaks Community Church in Naples, Florida; and Compassion International in Guatemala.
We’re telling our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers about our great God, who loves us immeasurably more than we can imagine. We want to celebrate with you if you’ve played a part in helping someone move from death to life or if you came to faith in Christ! We invite you to share your story by visiting the Contact Us page at northmetro.org.
Before Jesus left the disciples, He said, “Go make disciples.” A tangible way to see that hope realized is through our discipleship program, NMCU. We’re looking to see 1,000 people faithfully following Jesus, equipped with knowledge of Scripture, to share their beliefs with others ultimately. NMCU creates disciples that make disciples.
Church plants are an expression of our multiplication strategy, multiplying the mission to help people find and follow Jesus.
Upcoming Series
Sundays, April 6 & 13
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHERE COMMUNION CAME FROM OR WHY WE DO IT?
In this series, we will explore the origins of Communion and discuss how and why we still observe it today.
We will see that Communion started with Passover in the Old Testament, culminated in Jesus’ final Passover with His disciples in the Gospels, and is encouraged by Paul and the early churches throughout the New Testament letters.
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This will help give us context, purpose, and deep meaning around a practice we may take for granted. Ultimately, we will come to see how we can live lives of Communion and continue to come to the Table time and time again and invite others to the Table as well. Follow us on Social Media! @wearenorthmetro
