January 2022 Newsletter

JANUARY

KEEPING YOU INFORMED AND CONNECTED

THIS ISSUE NOTE FROM JOHN Page 02

NEW YEAR NEXT STEPS Page 04

RETREAT SPOTLIGHT Page 06

UPCOMING FOR YOU Page 08

2022

LETTER FROM JOHN Hello North Metro Church!

The New Year is right around the corner, and you have probably already thought about what new endeavor you want to start or goal or two you hope to reach. If you are like me, those goals usually are some combination of eating better, spending wiser, or exercising more.

Then a few days into January I find myself looking at my banking app wondering what I even bought from Target, while sitting in a fast food drive-through wearing a sweatshirt I got off the coat rack that used to be an exercise bike. While I am all about achieving new goals in those areas, this year I simply want to ask the question, what does my relationship with Jesus Christ look like? So, as a church, I would love for you to join me by making room for that question in your goals this year.

As this New Year begins and we continue to (hopefully, thank you omicron) move out of this pandemic and cope with all the change that it has brought to our world, nation, church, family, and ourselves...I want to encourage you to take a moment and think about the question I asked and what your answer is. A lot of people have the misconception that God and the Church want something from you, but I am here to say that the truth is there is something FOR you. Jesus said in John 10:10 “...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Do you feel weary? I know I have.

I know that to be truly refilled and to thrive I have to go to Jesus who is the giver of life. He is the only one that can meet all of my needs limitlessly. As I abide in Him I will have life to the full.

In our next sermon series: What’s the point? We will look at key passages from the Bible that answer this question and give direction for why God’s word instructs us to gather purposefully, serve selflessly, connect deeply, influence daily, give generously, and love globally. My prayer is that God would show us what truly matters in our daily lives while we learn to trust Him, walk in obedience, and experience life to the full.

John Maggard

I am grateful for you all and humbled and honored to serve this church!

NMC Executive Pastor Grateful for you!

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CONNECT & GROW WELCOME HOME

TABLESETTERS

Sunday, January 23 | 11:30am-12:30pm

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 the Get Involved page at northmetro.org to browse opportunities and take the next step to serve.

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 the Events page at northmetro.org to learn more and sign up.

CARE PRAYER Prayer is powerful. It's one of the most important things we can do as a church. Our staff and prayer team would love to come alongside you and fight for you in whatever difficulty you may be experiencing and also celebrate any answered prayers! To share your prayer requests, visit the Contact Us page at northmetro.org.

PREMARITAL MENTORING 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 our premarital discipleship class, Merge.

Classes meet Sunday afternoons for three hours on three consecutive Sundays. The Merge class is available to those who regularly attend North Metro Church and who are already engaged. Our next Merge class is on January 16, 23, and 30, 2022 from 1:00-4:00pm. Learn more and sign up by visiting the Care page at northmetro.org/care.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care ministry that provides support for those experiencing difficult times. Stephen Ministers are members of our faith community who are well trained in encouraging others enduring painful times such as the loss of a loved one, a marriage, a job, or one's health. If you find yourself in a valley of tough times, please consider using our Stephen Ministry to help you bear your burdens. For more information or to speak with a Stephen Minister, visit the Care page at northmetro.org.

FRESH START If you've been hurt or wounded by someone close to you or have tried to forgive someone, but feelings of resentment, bitterness, and hurt still crop up in your life, maybe you need a Fresh Start. Fresh Start

is an interactive process with a small group of women or men and facilitators utilizing biblical principles to help you become Forgiven, Forgiving, and Free. For more information, visit the Care page at northmetro.org.

INFERTILITY & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP When God calls our hearts to grow our families, He never promises that it will be easy. 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.

Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm. To connect with the leader, visit the Care page at northmetro.org.

WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT We understand hearing the diagnosis of cancer is scary and lifechanging. The Women's Cancer Support group was created to help both patients and caregivers through this challenging journey with a focus on God first. If you've recently been diagnosed, are a survivor, or are a caregiver, this group is for you. Group meetings are in-person, with digital options, and meet on the second Sunday of the month at 1:00pm. To learn more, contact the group leaders by visiting the Care page at northmetro.org.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES Beauty for Ashes is a confidential group designed to provide encouragement and hope to women whose husbands struggle with sexual addiction. We understand the devastation of a husband's betrayal; however, our goal is to not stay in this place of wounding but to seek the Lord for healing and hope. This group meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Thursdays, at 7:00pm. Learn more and sign up by visiting the Care page at northmetro.org.

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WHAT'S MY NEXT STEP? I've been coming for a few weeks!

I'm a first-time guest!

I'm new to town, I want to meet people!

I watched a Christmas Eve service online!

I've been attending for a really long time, but I want to get more involved!

I'm new to church!

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THE CONNECTIONS CENTER Stop by the Connections Center anytime on a Sunday or scan the QR code to book an appointment to get further connected!

Learn

Disciple

Live

Love

Have any questions?

Email Jess! jmagee@northmetro.org

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EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 9:00am-4:00pm at NMC Cost:$35 (lunch is included) You can register for this event by visiting the Events page at northmetro.org

Awaken. It’s a fresh start. A stirring. A new awareness. In February, we are launching NMC’s own one-day women’s gathering, Awaken.

Join the women of NMC for Awaken: Loving the People Next Door, a one-day gathering, on Saturday, February 26! EB and Shane Cole will be returning to lead us in worship and Debbie McGoldrick, a Cru staff member and founder of Neighbor Bible Studies 2GO, will lead us by sharing her experience of practically living out the Great Commission and loving her neighbors well.

How do we slow down long enough to have eyes to see the people closest in proximity to us? How can we take the first step to walk out our own front door in an effort to meet our neighbors without being awkward? Once we do, how can we connect with them on a deeper level so we can have more meaningful conversations with them? Where there are connections, there can be opportunities for the Gospel to be shared and our communities transformed. Too often, we overcomplicate it but Jesus' instruction to us is actually quite simple. This is not a-boxto-be-checked evangelism tool but a new way of living your everyday, normal life with more intentionality.

Come prepared to experience practical tools to explore your own neighboring opportunities by focusing on the homes directly around your own. We'll have fun giveaways, share meaningful conversations around the table, and you'll have an opportunity to meet your own neighbors who also attend NMC! Jesus commanded us in the gospel of Matthew to “Love Thy Neighbor.” Make a commitment to walk outside, look up and lean into new relationships just waiting to be made.

EVENT SPEAKER:

Debbie McGoldrick Debbie McGoldrick is passionate about loving God, His Word, and others!

She has dedicated her life to creatively loving and connecting others to God and His Word - from age 10; leaning out her bedroom window teaching neighborhood children Bible stories, to serving with Cru for over 45 years. For the past 33 years, she has been developing neighboring strategies and outreach Bible studies that have spread to Canada, Europe, South and Central America, Africa, and Asia. In 2010, she founded Neighbor Bible Studies 2GO with a mission to encourage and equip believers to begin and multiply Bible studies with the people around them.

Debbie and her husband of 41 years live in Roswell, Georgia.

They have 2 married children, and love being Papa and DeeDee to their fabulous four grands! Debbie is an avid collector of heart rocks and shells, a lover of color, and always looking for a reason to go to the beach.

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EVENT SPEAKER

Stuart Hall

Grab your shovels men! If you have been around a Men’s event at NMC, you have probably noticed a shovel; maybe you have even heard us talk about the shovel. The shovel for us is a reminder that we, as men, have been called to use our lives to help cultivate the world and relationships around us. The shovel

is also a reminder that as men, we have work to do…and as men, we are needed. As I think about the need for men to grab their shovels and get to work, I am reminded of the great quote by Edmund Burke...

All that’s necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is enough good men to do nothing.

So men, you are needed. But before we can use our shovels for the world's flourishing, we must learn to use them correctly. Our eyes must be open to the war that has been declared against us, our families, and the church. We must learn to connect with our Heavenly Father for His love, guidance, and wisdom, and we must learn the importance of brotherhood—because we cannot accomplish all that we desire on our own. This is what Man Camp is all about.

Man Camp is an opportunity for the men of NMC to get away for a few days to connect with our Heavenly Father and other men for ongoing training as good men who desire to join the fight against the forces of evil.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who will be teaching at Man Camp?

Stuart Hall will be joining us for Man Camp! He is a passionate lover of Jesus and desires to help men live victoriously. You can learn more about Stuart by visiting theechogroup.com/ stuart-hall or following him on instagram at @iamstuarthall.

Will we really be camping? No, we will be staying in cabins at Camp Grace. To learn more about the accommodations, visit Camp Grace’s website at thecampgrace.com

What will we be doing? In addition to our training sessions where we will sing and open up God’s Word, we will be enjoying campfires, shooting guns, hiking, fishing, rock wall climbing, zip lines, corn hole, basketball, axe throwing—you know, man stuff.

What if I do not know anyone? Welcome to the brotherhood. If you do not know anyone at Man Camp, we promise that that will quickly change. We promise to leave no man behind!

Can I bring my son? If you have high school-age sons or older, do not miss out on inviting them. Our hope is that our sons grow up believing that connecting with other men and making much of Jesus is how life is supposed to be lived— because it was modeled to them by their father.

What does it cost and where can I register? The cost and registration information can be found on the Events page at northmetro.org

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UPCOMING FOR YOU CHURCHWIDE

NMCU 101 AND 102 CLASSES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022

NMCU is the new discipleship process at North Metro Church.

NMCU is an intentional environment built to create a firm foundation of faith by studying God's Word and forming a biblical worldview to more faithfully follow Jesus in every area and aspect of life. This process also equips us to both understand and communicate our faith to others so that we can become disciples who make disciples.

In this program, you'll move through a set sequence of semesters and learn about the big picture of Scripture, how it all leads to Jesus, and how we live in light of that. And all of it is done around tables in a community.

MARIETTA MENTORING FOR LEADERSHIP

The community of Marietta has heard the voice of its young people who identified the need for school to not only be a place where students learn academically but also be a place where the issues of life meet real solutions. Marietta Student Life Center provides in-school services related to housing, job skill development, job placement for students and families, college admission support services, and more. This is an opportunity to engage with students in a one-to-one mentoring relationship or as a Group Mentor, which is ideal for people who thrive in a small group setting, who can build rapport with teens and can be active listeners. Take the next step by emailing our Adults Pastor, Bud Darr, at bdarr@northmetro.org.

SATURDAY SERVE

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 | 8:15AM If you have yet to take NMCU 101: The Torah, do not miss this opportunity to join. You can go through it solo or with your spouse, family (8th grade and older), or community group.

And if you've already been through NMCU 101: The Torah, we hope you'll continue on to NMCU 102: The History, The Writings, and The Prophets. We've seen and heard incredible things from participants so far, and we hope more people will join in on this new equipping discipleship process.

Saturday Serve is a great opportunity for you, your family, or those you’re in Community Group with to serve consistently throughout the year. Breakfast will be provided in the NMC Cafe at 8:15am, followed by a time of prayer before we go out to serve. For more information and to sign up, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

GROUPS PURE DESIRE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 | 7:00-9:00PM Learn more about varied group meeting times and sign up to join us by visiting northmetro.org/nmcu.

BAPTISM CLASS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 | 11:30AM One of our favorite things to do here at NMC is celebrate life change through water baptism. If you’re ready to take this step in your faith journey, we invite you to attend the next adult baptism class. For more information about our beliefs on baptism and to sign up for the class, visit northmetro.org/baptism.

DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT

Many Christians believe that the church is immune to pornography, but statistics prove otherwise. Instead of ignoring it, we want to lead our church body and community through the battle. Pure Desire is a Men's Care ministry that North Metro Church hosts as a place to provide hope, freedom, and healing from sexual brokenness through Jesus Christ. The journey to healing begins with the Conquer series, a five-week introduction where you'll learn more about the Pure Desire program and what you can expect. For more information, see our Care page on northmetro.org. Additionally, you can email Tom Crews (tomcrews13@gmail.com) for more information.

RE|ENGAGE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 7:00-9:00PM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 | 7:00-9:00PM

Hey Dads, this one is for you! Get all dressed up and invite your daughter to NMC's first-ever Daddy/Daughter Date Night on Friday, February 4. This is a night for you and your daughter to enjoy good food, games, and dancing the night away! Early bird pricing is $20 per family through January 9, 2022. Prices will increase to $30 per family on January 10. Sign up today by visiting the Events page at northmetro.org.

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. By studying and applying biblical principles within a small group structure, couples are discipled and equipped to grow in their walk with Christ and in their marriages. Registration is now open and we will be launching our first gathering on Wednesday, January 19. Please go online to register on the Events page at northmetro.org

MOBILIZATION KMHS MENTORS You can invest in the next generation by becoming a mentor to encourage students on a monthly basis at Kennesaw Mountain High School (KMHS). As a mentor, you'll help facilitate the social-emotional curriculum, Habitudes, by Dr. 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 our Student Pastor, Derek McClardy at dmcclardy@northmetro.org.

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"AWAKEN" WOMEN'S EVENT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 9:00AM-4:00PM COST: $35 (LUNCH INCLUDED)

Mark your calendars, ladies, for Awaken! This will be a time where we, as women in the church, unite our hearts around Jesus' greatest commandments and leave armed with tools to help us have an eternal impact in the community where God has placed us. Register on the Events page at northmetro.org.

LYDIA CIRCLE SEWS

MONDAY, JANUARY 24 | STARTING AT 9:00AM Did you know that girls in Africa miss days of school and/or work each month due to a lack of hygiene supplies? Many girls are forced to stay in their homes because of their monthly menstrual cycle causing them to fall behind in school or go without earned wages. Though we in the Western world cannot relate to this common challenge, there is an easy solution where we can help!

The women of North Metro sew and assemble feminine hygiene kits that are sustainable, reusable products that give African women the freedom to stay engaged in their everyday life. These kits are then personally distributed to women in East Africa through NMC's mobilization partner, Lydia Circle Ministries. Lydia Circle has handdelivered hundreds of these kits over the past several years!

Join us at our next Lydia Circle Sews event! There are plenty of ways to help without using a sewing machine so don’t let a lack of sewing experience keep you from linking arms with NMC women to serve girls in Africa! Sign up to join us by visiting the Events page at northmetro.org.

GROUP CONNECT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 | 1:00-2:30PM If you haven’t found a Community or Connection Group here at NMC, Group Connect is for you! Whether you are looking for a women's, men's, or married group, we invite you to join us. Group Connect events occur twice a year as a place to match those looking for a group and trained leaders looking to build new groups. Learn more and sign up by visiting the Events page at northmetro.org.

WOMEN'S PODCAST | WALK WORTHY Walk Worthy is a podcast designed to both inspire and equip women in taking more deliberate steps towards more intimate, fulfilling Christcentered lives. Catch up on Season 1 via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on the web at northmetro.org. Season 2 will drop on January 13, 2022!

NMCMEN | STAY CONNECTED To stay in the loop with everything that is happening with the men of NMC, sign up to receive our periodic text message updates by texting NMCMEN to 888. 697.1467 (you can opt-out of these text messages at any time).

KIDS ELEMENTARY BAPTISM CLASS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 | 9:30-10:15AM

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 about our beliefs on baptism and to sign up for the class, visit northmetro.org/baptism. If you cannot attend the January 9 class, the next opportunity will be Sunday, February 27.

PRESENTING THE GOSPEL

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 | 1:00-2:00PM Do you want to hear about the different techniques for presenting the Gospel to your child? Do you feel comfortable presenting the Gospel to your children or grandchildren? Attend our Presenting the Gospel event where we'll discuss the “hows” and “whys” behind presenting the Gospel clearly to the children of this generation. To find out more information and to sign up, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

PINE COVE CITY

REGISTRATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 CAMP DATES: MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 6-10 | 9:00AM-4:00PM Save the date! Pine Cove City is Pine Cove's summer day camp program returning from Texas for the eighth year at NMC's campus!

Be a part of this wildly popular week-long camp. Pine Cove City is for students who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 5thgrade. More details about registration will be announced early in the new year.

NMC KIDS SATURDAY SERVE

MAN CHURCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 | 9:00AM-12:00PM

Need to be inspired? Need to be encouraged? Need to find a community of guys to walk through life with? That is what Man Church is all about. Join us as we lock arms and are encouraged to be the men that God has created us to be. We will be serving some great manly foods such as boneless wings, sliders, chicken tenders etc. provided

by GameDay Fresh Grill. Our guest speaker will be comedian Kenn Kington! It's going to be a night you don't want to miss. Sign up by visiting the Events page at northmetro.org.

Parents, we are having a Saturday Serve dedicated to NMC Kids and their families on the morning of March 5! Everyone will join together for breakfast, worship, and a devotional that will be catered to all ages. You'll then hear MUST Ministries explain their mission behind the projects the kids and their families will be doing throughout the morning. Afterward, you will be given a list of service projects that you can take home and do as a family for MUST Ministries. Parents are required to attend with their children. For more information about this event, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

MAN CAMP

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 | 9:30-10:15AM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 | 7:00-9:00PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 11- SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 Save the date men as we head to Camp Grace for the weekend to deepen the brotherhood of men in and around NMC and as we learn from guest speaker Stuart Hall. To learn more and to register for Man Camp, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

MEN'S PODCAST | ON THE CLOCK

BABY DEDICATION CLASS

The Baby Dedication Class will prepare you to take part in our next Baby Dedication Service, which will be Sunday, May 22 at 3:00pm.

This family-friendly service is an intentional environment, with the message and worship focused on the celebration of life and dedication of your child to God’s teaching and instruction. If you would like more information on dedicating your child or to sign up, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

We've got a great lineup of guests this fall that will be a reminder to all men that life is short, and if we're to accomplish all that God has laid out for us, we need to live with intentionality. New episodes are released every other Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on the web at northmetro.org.

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STUDENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL - SHIFT Shift is our environment for 5-7th grade students.Through teaching, worship, games, and connections in small groups, we help students find and follow Jesus.We meet during all Sunday morning worship services in the upstairs Shift Room.

SHIFT DISCIPLESHIP TRACK

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 30 | 4:00-6:00PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 20 | 4:00-6:00PM SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 20 | 4:00-6:00PM Shift Discipleship Track is an opportunity for 5-7th grade students to explore and grow their faith by applying biblical truths to the spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship, evangelism, and Bible study. Join us this semester for a variety of topics. The instruction will be delivered in multiple ways to reach a variety of learning styles. Learn more about this semester's offerings and sign up by going to northmetro.org/shift.

SHIFT SMALL GROUP NIGHTS

SOME WEDNESDAY NIGHTS | 6:30-8:00PM Take your Sunday small group experience and friendships to the next level by participating in our small group gatherings. The night consists of dinner, games, and community. It is our hope that the relationships you build in your small group will take you all the way through high school. Check out the calendar at northmetro.org/shift to find out more. These are free events and dinner will be provided.

SHIFT WINTER WEEKEND

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 - SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Join Shift for our Winter Weekend on Friday, March, 4 through Sunday, March 6 as we take over North Metro Church’s campus! We have incredible speakers and worship, service projects, off-campus surprises, and late-night games in store. Do not miss out as we explore

what it means for God’s Kingdom to come now and to figure out how we fit into it all. For t-shirt information and to see what else is up our sleeves, be sure to check out NMC Students Instagram. The cost of this event is $55 and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, February 28.

Please note that this is not an overnight event.

HIGH SCHOOL - COMPASS Compass is our environment for 8-12th grade students. Through teaching, worship, events, and small groups, we help students find and follow Jesus.

Follow us on Instagram @nmcstudents to stay in the know of upcoming services and events, or check out the schedule online at northmetro.org.

COMPASS WINTER RETREAT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Join Compass for our Winter Retreat on Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6 as we head off-campus to Ocoee Retreat Center!

We have incredible speakers and worship, paintball, ziplines, late-night games and so much more! Do not miss out as we explore what it means for God’s Kingdom to come now and to figure out how we fit into it all. For t-shirt information and to see what else is up our sleeve be sure to check out NMC Students Instagram. The cost of this retreat is $150 and the price will increase on Sunday, January 2. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 23.

COLLEGE COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY GROUP

SUNDAY AFTERNOON | 1:00-2:15PM

College students, join us starting January 9th for our new NMC College Bible Study Group. We will experience community, dive deep in biblical study, and share a meal together! Whether you're far from God or near in your walk, this is the place. For more details, visit the College page at northmetro.org.

YEAR-END GIVING

Once you're in the system:

With the close of a calendar year, we know many of you may be looking to make a contribution before the end of 2021. Any year-end contributions can be made through our website [northmetro.org/give] and are posted in real-time. Mailed contributions will be credited in 2021 as long as they are postmarked on or before December 31, 2021.

The church building will be open on the 31st from 9:00am-12:00pm should you want to drop off your year-end contribution in person. If you have any questions about giving, contact John Maggard at 678290-7830 x1119 or jmaggard@northmetro.org.

1. Click on "My Giving" from the menu on the left of your screen.

(This will take you to your giving page where you can set up or edit online gifts)

END OF YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS One of the many great features of our personalized online community, NMC Connect, is you have access to view and print giving history and year-end giving statements for tax purposes at your convenience.

You can access NMC Connect from the homepage at northmetro.org.

If you have never accessed the system before, follow a few simple prompts to create login credentials.

2. On the top of your screen, click on SCHEDULES/HISTORY tab.

3. On the top right, you will see a "Giving Statement" button. (This will take you to a page where you can print various giving history individually or for your family) 4. Under "Quick Date Range," select "Last Year" from the drop down menu. (This will pre-fill the dates for 01/01/20201 through 12/31/2021) 5. Click "Run Report" and a statement will be generated that includes all necessary information for tax purposes. (The statement is available to be saved on your device or printed through this window)

If you need and help with accessing your statement, please contact Kristin Chance at 678-290-7830 x1127 or kchance@northmetro.org.

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2025 GOALS As we head toward the year 2025 we are praying our guts out and being fully 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.

GOAL #1: HELP 1,000 PEOPLE FIND JESUS We’re telling our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers about our great God who loves us immeasurably more than we can imagine. We

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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.

GOAL #2: HELP 1,000 PEOPLE ENROLL IN NMCU Before Jesus left the disciples, He said, "Go make disciples." A tangible way to see that hope realized is through our discipleship program,

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NMCU. We're looking to see 1,000 people faithfully following Jesus, equipped with knowledge of Scripture, to ultimately share their beliefs with others. NMCU creates disciples that make disciples.

GOAL #3: EXPAND THE KINGDOM OF GOD THROUGH FIVE NEW CHURCH PLANTS NATIONALLY AND/OR GLOBALLY Church plants are an expression of our multiplication strategy, multiplying the mission to help people find and follow Jesus.

YTD November 2021 Income: 2,630,155.88 Expense: 2,071,944.78 Over(under): 558,211.10

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

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JANUARY AT A GL ANCE

Sunday, January 2

Sunday, January 23

What's the Point?

9:30am & 11:30am

What's the Point?

9:30am & 11:30am

Thursday, January 6

Adult Baptism Class 11:30am

Man Church 7:00-9:00pm

Sunday, January 9

Welcome Home 11:30am-12:30pm

What's the Point?

9:30am & 11:30am

Merge Class 1:00-4:00pm

Elementary Baptism Class 9:30-10:15am

NMCU 101 & 102 4:00-6:00pm

College Bible Study 1:00-2:15pm

Shift Discipleship Track 4:00-6:00pm

Sunday, January 16

Presenting the Gospel 1:00-2:00pm

What's the Point?

9:30am & 11:30am

Sunday, January 30

Merge Class 1:00-4:00pm

What's the Point?

9:30am & 11:30am

Wednesday, January 19

Group Connect 1:00-2:30pm

Re|Engage 7:00-9:00pm

Merge Class 1:00-4:00pm NMCU 101 & 102 4:00-6:00pm Shift Discipleship Track 4:00-6:00pm

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