July 2025 Newsletter

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A note from Rob Hello North Metro Church!

I hope you have had a great summer so far.

Our July series, titled ‘Prophet, Priest, and King,’ dives into how Scripture reveals Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of three key roles established by God in the Old Testament: Prophet, Priest, and King. Each role uniquely displays an aspect of Him, drawing us into a deeper understanding of who He is and what He has accomplished for us.

Together, these roles remind us that Jesus is not just a distant Savior, but an everpresent leader, advocate, and ruler. As we focus on Christ’s threefold office, we will be challenged to respond by listening to His voice, resting in His grace, and surrendering to His lordship in every area of life. This series invites us to worship Jesus more fully and follow Him more faithfully.

Later this month, we will be having one of my favorite things! It has become an integral part of our church body; it’s our Hunger Revival, July 24-27. Each year, we look forward to this time to come together in unity and anticipation of what God may have in store for NMC as we begin the new school year. Each night, we will have a time of worship and excellent teaching from guest speakers. You won’t want to miss this!

That leads me to my next exciting update: North Metro Church University is undergoing some exciting updates. In NMCU, you’ve heard us say that the word of God is our filter for evaluating the world and making decisions accordingly. The Word of God, the 66 books of the Bible, is the primary source for followers of Jesus as we construct our biblical worldview.

NMCU has had more participants than

we ever imagined! We refer to the first four semesters as NMCU Core (101-104). This past fall, we rolled out the beginning of our 200-level classes with 201 for core graduates to attend. To give core graduates flexible access to a variety of new and live teachings, we will pivot on how we deliver our 200-level modules, which we will refer to as NMCU Equip. In the following pages, I have a Q & A with Rebecca Ross, Curriculum Pastor, to tell us about this new module.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of North Metro Church!

Grateful for you,

Rob McDowell

Leadership Candidates The North Metro Church fiscal year comes to a close on June 30, and during that time, our leadership teams begin interviewing and selecting new candidates for service.

The Council of Elders has carefully interviewed candidates to serve on the leadership team who have met the Biblical qualifications for leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

At this time, we bring these prospective

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candidates before the church for 30-days. During this period, any member(s) may show cause as to why these prospective leaders should not serve in leadership. In keeping with Matthew 18:15 and Matthew 5:24, any member with concerns must first express them directly to the individual and then to the Council of Elders (elders@northmetro.org). At the end of the 30-day period, the leaders will be confirmed in their new leadership role.

Candidates under consideration are:

Elders » Mike Boland » Mark Adams

Board of Advisors » Jacob Street » Pam Sutton » Gray Dempsey » David McGinnis » Brian Goldsmith

North Metro Church University Update Rob: What kinds of changes can we expect to see in NMCU? Rebecca: Well, first let me clarify that there will be no changes to the first four semesters of what we call NMCU Core which is comprised of NMCU 101 (Old Testament, Part 1), 102 (Old Testament, Part 2), 103, (New Testament, Part 1) and 104 (New Testament, Part 2). Once you complete all four semesters, you are considered an NMCU graduate. Changes are being made to the names of the course groupings and how graduates will access the upperlevel courses.

Rob: Tell us about the upcoming changes to the 200-level classes, and who can take those classes.

Rebecca: Well, previously our 200-level classes were going to be called 201, 202, and 203. So far, we have only released 201, which covers topics such as atonement theories, the Trinity, a history of the church creeds, and so much more. However, in an effort to give core graduates flexible access to a variety of new and live teachings, we will pivot on how we deliver our 200-level modules. Moving forward, we will call all modules after

NMCU Core, NMCU Equip. NMCU Equip will be a multi-subject curriculum for all of our core graduates.

Rob: Okay, so how does this work moving forward?

Rebecca: Nothing has changed for NMCU Core (101-104), and you will still sign up when ready to take the next class. But, moving forward, once you graduate from Core, you will no longer have to sign up for access to the NMCU Equip modules on Teachable. You’ll get automatic access to all NMCU Equip modules as soon as you graduate from Core. Yay for no more sign-ups!

Rob: NMCU isn’t broken and continues to thrive, so why make this change?

Rebecca: Great question! We want our graduates to have flexible access to new modules as soon as they become available.

Many of our newer students have missed out on the live teachings. So, every time we launch a new NMCU Equip module, all graduates will be invited to participate in live teaching. Just as in modules from the past, we will record it on Sundays, 3:00-5:00pm,

at different times throughout the calendar year. If you don’t want to be a part of the live recording, no problem! You can wait until the material is posted on Teachable, usually about a week after we record it.

Rob: When I dreamed up NMCU almost a decade ago, I hoped that our participants would learn to share the Way of Jesus and His Gospel with others so that we can make disciples that make disciples. So, I hear you saying that the only thing changing is that we are giving flexible access to our upperlevel courses.

Rebecca: That’s right! In summary, NMCU Equip is a multi-subject curriculum for all our core graduates. We hope these modules equip our graduates to learn, understand, and articulate Biblical truth so that they can form a Biblical worldview that applies to their lives, how they live in the world, and how they love others. We don’t want people waiting for the next semester of modules; we want them actively fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples that make disciples.

NORTH METRO CHURCH UNIVERSITY

Course Catalog (Open to all NMC Groups)

• Open to all • Resources for Group Study EXAMPLE STUDIES:

BLACKABY, BLACKABY & KING Experiencing God LISA HARPER Hebrews, Job, The Gospel of Mark

(Student enrollment required)

Rob

Lead Pastor

Rebecca

Curriculum Pastor

NMCU CORE

• NMCU 101-104 (10-week semesters) • Old Testament & New Testament • 80% course completion required

TARA-LEIGH COBBLE The Bible Recap, He’s Where the Joy Is JEN WILKIN God of Creation, God of Covenant, God of Deliverance, God of Freedom, 1 Peter, Better, Abide, Sermon on the Mount, Revelation

NMCU EQUIP (Formerly 201 & 202) • Various topics to equip graduates to live with & love others • Theology & Worldview

Learn more by visiting

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Connect & Grow WELCOME HOME

SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAY, JULY 13 | 12:15PM BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, JULY 20 | 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.

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

BARRETT CAMPUS | WEDNESDAYS | 7:00PM

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 daily, 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 any Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Barrett Campus. Learn more at northmetro.org/regeneration.

RE|ENGAGE

SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 | 4:00PM BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, AUGUST 11 | 7:00PM

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 largegroup teaching and small-group discussion, you and your spouse are challenged and 4

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. To learn more and sign up, visit the Events page at northmetro.org/events.

MERGE

BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 7:00PM

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 is an 8-week class and is available to those who regularly attend NMC and are engaged.

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 specific curriculum 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.

FOUNDATION

BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, AUGUST 11 | 7:00PM

The early years of marriage are filled with excitement—and a fair share of challenges.

The Foundation classes are designed for couples who have been married for three years or less and offer a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for a strong, Christcentered relationship that lasts a lifetime.

This fall, we’ll be walking through the book Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul David Tripp.

This is a powerful resource that brings gospel-centered truth to the realities of married life.

The semester-based class meets eight times during the fall on Monday nights, and we hope you can join us for food, fellowship, and meaningful conversation.

Together, we’ll explore biblical principles and practical tools to help you grow in unity and deepen your connection as a couple. To learn more or register, 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.

difficult times. Stephen Ministers are members of our NMC 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 are facing any of life’s difficult circumstances, please consider using a Stephen Minister to help bear your burdens.

FOSTER & ADOPTION SUPPORT

HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE

BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 | 11:00AM

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.

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 gathers on several occasions throughout the year with the hope of fostering fellowship for these special families. Visit the Care page to be connected with the group leaders.

DIVORCE CARE

BARRETT CAMPUS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 | 6:30PM

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. To sign up, visit the Events page at northmetro.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care ministry that supports those experiencing

INFERTILITY & LOSS SUPPORT

BARRETT CAMPUS | MONDAY, JULY 14 | 7:00-9:00PM

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. This group will lead you to a faithful community of brave, strong women who have learned to trust God no matter what because He is trustworthy.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES SUPPORT GROUP

BARRETT CAMPUS | THURSDAYS, JULY 10 AND JULY 24 | 7:00-9:00PM

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.

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.

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

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hange is possible! We all have struggles to overcome. Whether big or small, destructive habits with things like anxiety, alcohol, overspending, fear, sexual addiction, and a need for control hold us back from the life

we want—and the life God calls us to live. God offers us principles through His Word where freedom and new life can be found. re:generation, a ministry at NMC, is for everyone, no matter who you are or what you are struggling with. Along with following a curriculum, participants will walk with a mentor throughout the program. Owen Adair, one of NMC’s family members, has served as a re:generation mentor twice. Read below to hear how God touches both mentors and mentees in re:generation.

Me? A mentor??!? Ha! That was my reaction when I was asked last year to be re:generation (re:gen) mentor. What do I know? Why ask me?

I have not been through re:gen yet, but I am always willing to help out when needed, so I prayed about the opportunity and investigated what the requirements were.

Let me provide a little background, so you know where my head was at. I was raised as a believer, acknowledged Christ as my Lord and Savior at 10, and was always in church, even if my “training” was pretty surface-level. I loved the Lord, and was always searching for His will - but it wasn’t until my 20s that I began to understand what it meant to have a real relationship with the Lord. The Lord was very patient with me and my spiritual fumblings…I rarely felt I had anything to offer to guide others. But early on, it was clear to me what a gracious God we serve! And I wanted to serve Him as best I could.

I love the verses in Matthew where the Pharisees were questioning Jesus - trying to trap him: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” — Matthew 22:36-40 NIV In today’s language we say: “Love God, Love people”. I believe Jesus set a crucial standard for us here. I am an extrovert, and like being around people. But like most of us, this isn’t always the case for me. I believe Jesus’ command supersedes my personal preferences with whom I spend time, so I work hard to see the image of God in everyone. This makes a positive

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change in how I approach people! I’m relying on God’s grace here - I am sure the scorecard of my failures isn’t pretty. But meeting that standard is important to me. I want to show up for whatever God has for me each day, and that means being open to His guidance.

So I said ‘yes’ to being a re:gen mentor, hoping God would fill in the blanks for me. The NMC re:gen staff and volunteers were great with communication and offering resources. They pointed me to videos, literature, and other material to answer questions I had about the mechanics of the mentor role. I served last year as a mentor, and was asked again this year to fill that role for someone else going through the program. The mentor work is not timeconsuming - it requires zero prep work outside of prayer! It’s not uncomfortable, since ideally, the mentor already knows the participant. As God always does, I found myself benefiting from the sessions just as my mentees did too.

As I prayed for my re:gen participant, and had discussions with them about their work in the program, it prompted me to inspect my life as well. It is nearly impossible to discuss an experience with someone without thinking about your own experiences. Allowing God to work in your own life is an amazing benefit of sharing with someone. This scripture cuts both ways: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 NIV My experience as a re:gen mentor has been very positive, and I get to watch life transformation by the Holy Spirit happen in real time, for both the participant and myself! I encourage everyone to consider re:gen, and if asked to be a mentor, consider saying yes. I know God will bless you as much as He has blessed me.

Blessings to you!

Owen Adair

re:generation meets on Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the Barrett Campus. Join us on Wednesdays in the Theater! Visit northmetro.org/regeneration to learn more.

Owen Adair

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g n i m o c p U u o y for MOBILIZATION SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE SUNDAY, JULY 6, 13 & 20

As a way to serve our community, we’re hosting a school supply drive to benefit students from local elementary schools. All that is collected will help provide hundreds of students with the items they need to be successful this upcoming school year.

Shop our Amazon wishlists by visiting northmetro.org/serve or use our shopping list to go to a store and drop off the supplies in the bins on our Outdoor Pavilion.

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 beginning July 31.

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 during the 2025-2026 school year. As a mentor, you’ll help facilitate the

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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.

CITY SERVE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 | 8:30AM

Join us on Saturday, August 9, for a time of serving and loving our community. As we go, each daily interaction is a mission opportunity. In everything we do, you’ll consistently hear that we are here to help people find and follow Jesus, and we do this by becoming carriers of the Gospel across the street and around the world. We engage with everyone in and outside of our circles in a way that if NMC ceased to exist, we (not the building but the body of Christ) would be missed. We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up by visiting northmetro.org/events.

NMCU CORE (101-104)

BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14-NOVEMBER 16, 2025 | 3:00-5:00PM SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16-NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | 7:00-9:00PM

North Metro Church University (NMCU) is our primary vehicle for studying the Bible together to form a biblical worldview.

In NMCU Core, 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. Each semester offered is 10 weeks and goes in sequential order.

Registration opens on Sunday, July 27, for our fall semester. We offer in-person groups or on-demand options for both of our campuses. Learn more by visiting

northmetro.org/nmcu. Enrollment closes on Sunday, August 31.

NMCU EQUIP (FOR NMCU CORE GRADUATES ONLY) BRAND NEW!!!!

ON-DEMAND

This class is solely for Core Graduates (students who have completed 101-104).

Having established a foundation of the Bible, we will discuss matters of internal life and how, through a biblical perspective and worldview, we address and respond to them. Some of our Core graduates have already taken 201, which covered topics such as atonement theories, the Trinity, a history of the church creeds, and much more.

We will continue to offer these modules to equip our Core graduates to learn, understand, and articulate biblical truth, so that they can form a biblical worldview that applies to their lives, how they live in the world, and how they love others. To provide Core graduates with flexible access to a variety of new and live teachings, we will adjust our approach to delivering our modules, previously known as 201 and 202. You’ll get automatic access as soon as you graduate from Core. Yay for no more sign-ups!

We are launching five new weeks of material this fall. Check your email for the upcoming invitation to sign up for the live teaching on Sundays (September 14, 21, 28, and October 5 and 12) at the Barrett campus, from 3:00-5:00pm. If you don’t want to be a part of the live recording, no problem! You can wait until the material is posted on Teachable, which is usually about a week after we record it.

PARENTING TODAY CLASS

BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 | 2:00-4:00PM

Parenting can be a daunting and isolating experience. It can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but it does not have to be that way. Attending this parenting workshop can help you understand the possible parenting traps you may have fallen into. Join us as Children’s Pastor, Nathan Woodward, and

and yourfamily his wife, Kyndell, share ways to equip you with the tools you may need to succeed in future parent-child interactions. Learn more and register at northmetro.org/events.

NMC KIDS NMC KIDS AT THE PARK

SATURDAY, JULY 12 | 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 Lost Mountain Park (4845 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127), and we’d love to see you there!

There is no cost or sign-up for this event, so invite your friends and family and stop in anytime.

PROMOTION SUNDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

With a new school year comes a new church year! On Promotion Sunday, all children two years old through elementary age will be promoted to their new NMC Kids classroom if applicable.

Preschoolers are promoted by age; elementary students are promoted by grade level. If you have questions about your child’s new class, contact Aubree at ajohnson@northmetro.org.

ELEMENTARY BAPTISM CLASS

BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 | 9:15-10:00AM SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 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.

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT BRUNCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 | 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.

BABY DEDICATION

SEWELL MILL CAMPUS CLASS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 | 9:15-10:00AM DEDICATION | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 9:15AM OR 11:00AM BARRETT CAMPUS CLASS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 | 9:15-10:00AM DEDICATION | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 3:00PM

The Baby Dedication Class will prepare you to participate in our next Baby Dedication Service, which will be on Saturday, November 15 at 3:00pm at our Barrett Campus and on Sunday, November 9 during the 9:15am or 11:00am service at our Sewell Mill Campus. This family-friendly service is an intentional environment, with the message and worship focused on the celebration of life and your child’s dedication to God’s teaching and instruction. If you want more information on dedicating your child or signing up, visit northmetro.org/events.

fun events, visit our Instagram page, @nmcstudents, or connect with our Sewell Mill Student Pastor, Brian Ellison, at bellison@northmetro.org.

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS (18-23) PAID COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

6-8th grade students are invited to join us upstairs in the Student HQ at our 9:15am and 11:00am services for Bible study and community.

The College Internship Program is a paid internship designed for enrolled college students. This program is designed for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of and experience the inner workings of the local church, to learn more about vocational ministry. It’s designed to make them more aware of their character, competency, strengths, and weaknesses while increasing their understanding of the disciple-making process. In addition, they will have the opportunity to explore the various ministries behind the scenes and understand what is required to make each ministry function and thrive. If you’re interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year, check out northmetro.org/intern-program or email Rebecca Ross at rross@northmetro.org for more details. We only have two spots left!

NMC STUDENT NIGHTS

COLLEGE SUMMER NIGHTS

NMC STUDENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL MORNINGS

BARRETT CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 9:15AM & 11:00AM

BARRETT CAMPUS

NMC Students Barrett Campus will be taking a break from regular Student Night gatherings over the summer and will return for Promotion Sunday on August 3! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @nmcstudents to stay in the loop and for any content through the summer.

SEWELL MILL CAMPUS | SUNDAYS | 6:00-8:00PM

Meanwhile, we’re excited to announce the Sewell Mill Campus Summer Playlist—a series of fun, connectionfocused events happening every other Sunday night. These gatherings are open to all middle and high school students and are designed to keep them engaged and connected while we take a break from our regularly scheduled Student Nights.

For specific information concerning the

BARRETT CAMPUS | TUESDAYS | 6:45-9:00PM

College-aged young adults will meet every other week for food and fellowship this summer. The gathering will be held in the Theater. This is a great way to meet other like-minded believers, pray together, encourage one another, and learn what it means to live in biblical community. For more details, visit northmetro.org/college.

SUMMER MEETING DATES ARE TUESDAYS, JULY 8 & 22, AND AUGUST 5.

“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

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Hunger for God’s words, ways, and worship Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26 | 7:00pm Barrett Campus

Sunday, July 27 | 9:15am & 11:00am Barrett & Sewell Mill Campus

Join us for HUNGER 2025! Gather July 24-27 with our NMC family members for revival. Mark your calendars and get ready to seek after God together. We’ll be joined by guest speakers, and we’ll celebrate baptisms.

Childcare for infants through 1st grade is offered while space is available, and sign-ups are needed. Find out more about this event and complete the childcare registration form at northmetro.org/hunger.

Our Staff is Growing!

In God’s kindness and faithfulness, NMC continues to grow—and with that growth comes the opportunity to expand our staff team to support all that God is doing here. We’re excited to welcome several new staff members to the NMC family! If you see them around campus, be sure to say hello!

Caleb Gwin Technical Director 10

Lisa Newberry Curriculum Coordinator

Meagan Vinson Mobilization Director

Morgan Prezzano Service Flow Coordinator

2025 GOALS

As we near the end of 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.

GOAL #1: HELP 1,000 PEOPLE FIND JESUS We’re telling our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers about our great

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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.

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,

PEOPLE ENROLLED IN NMCU

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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.

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

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.

YTD May 2025 Income: $7,978,158.25 Expense: $6,342,899.77 Over(under): $1,635,258.48

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We’re excited to gather and create more time and space to worship together! Thursday Night Church will kick off our weekend services, including the same message and worship as Sunday. It’s a great way to connect, celebrate, and help make room for the incredible growth we’ve seen at the Barrett Campus. We hope you join us at Thursday Night Church.

Starting Thursday, July 31 Thursdays at 7:00pm at the Barrett Campus NMC Kids (Infants-5th grade) will not be available

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