Children’s Ministry at North
Avenue is intentional. We are about the business of educational
and recreational programs that foster the Christian faith
in our young people. The earliest recollection of church should
be of a place where children were welcomed, a place they belonged.
Most children in our church family
get to know the nursery and its staff only a few weeks after
birth. Childcare is tended by loving professionals and supplemented
by volunteers. The workers keep in touch with parents via
a beeper system to ensure that parents know if their little
one is in distress.
Preschoolers and Elementary-aged children are encouraged to
participate in Sunday School (Pre-school or Elementary),
Choirs, Vacation Bible School, Summer Camp, Advent and Lenten
Festivals, and fellowship activities throughout the year.
The emphasis is always on nurturing the child in his or her
relationship with God and with the church family as a whole.
For more information about our children's ministry, contact Marti Jackson.
Sundays
Sundays are a whirlwind of adventure
for kids at North Avenue. Children are invited to participate
in all or any of the activities offered between 8:30 a.m.
and 12:15 p.m. By 8:30 a.m. there is licensed
childcare available for the youngest of our church family.
At 9:15 a.m., children ages two through fifth-grade are invited
to rehearse with one of our children's choirs. Sunday School for all ages begins at
9:45 a.m.
Hospitality to children is important at North Avenue. Families
also have the option of sitting together throughout the worship
services. Children are always welcome.
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North Avenue is a church that is committed to investing in the
lives of the youth of the church and of Atlanta. The youth ministry
is committed to students meeting and growing in their relationship
with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The leaders of the ministry
are putting together a relevant and experiential ministry that
with challenge each of our students. We have a philosophy of
incorporating spiritual growth, experience and enjoyment. If
you have any questions or just want to talk please contact Jessica Dart at (404) 875-0431, ext. 205.
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WEEKLY
EVENTS
Sundays Mornings @ 9:45 a.m.
On Sunday mornings, it's often hard to get a move on. That's why teens should come join North Avenue's Sunday alternative for teens. It's exciting. It's fun. It's relevant. Beginning at 9:45-10:45 a.m. high school and middle school will meet separately on the 5th floor. Come a few minutes early for bagels, donuts, kool-aid and coffee!
Each week we dig deeper into the life of Christ by walking through the book of Luke and studying it from cultural, historical and practical perspectives. Our groups are discussion based and open to all 6th- 12 graders!
Sunday Nights @ 5 p.m.
Drama, drama, drama!! Put your skills and talents to use by joining us for drama practice at 5 p.m. on Sundays upstairs on the 5th floor!
Sing, sing, sing!! Make a joyful noise in our youth choir which meets at 5 p.m. on Sundays in the 3rd floor music room.
Sunday Nights @ 6 p.m.
Free dinner starts at 6 p.m. up on the 4th floor! Quickly followed by games in the gym until 7 p.m.!
At 7 p.m. you can join us upstairs on the 5th floor where we learn and share how to have faith in today’s world and what that faith looks like. Or, some of the high schoolers can go down to the Broyles Ministry Center for the 7:00 p.m. worship service. The worship service ends at 8:15 and youth group ends at 7:45.
Tuesdays @ 4:30 p.m.
If you live in the Oak Grove area, our middle school small group meets every week from 4:30-5:30 at the Oak Grove Market. It is a chance to dig a little deeper into the scriptures and share some of the daily and weekly struggles we face.
Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a high school girls’ group in Sandy Springs at the Mellow Mushroom on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. Learn what it is to be a woman of God and a woman who can love her neighbor as she loves herself
Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Decatur Discussion is a weekly time for high schoolers to meet at Fellini’s for free pizza and drinks to discuss Tony Campolo’s book, “Is Jesus a Republican or a Democrat.” Along with discussing his book, we talk about faith, politics, life and the struggles that each person brings to the table. The group usually finishes around 9 p.m.
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NAPC’s college ministry takes the gospel of Jesus Christ to college-age individuals in metro Atlanta. Primarily focused on students at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Agnes Scott, Emory, Spellman and Morehouse, the college ministry calls, empowers, and supports students in lifelong commitment to the mission of God in the world. Through Sunday and mid-week worship, small groups, fellowship events, and mission opportunities, college students engage the real world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Events
College Class Sunday at 10am
This class, taught by intern Mitch Grandstaff, offers an in-depth exploration of faith and contemporary issues.
Pizza Night Tuesday at 6:30pm
Bring your appetite and a friend for a casual time at the Westminster Christian Fellowship house at Georgia Tech.
Greek Bible Study Tuesday at 9:30pm
Every Tuesday Greeks meet in a fraternity or sorority to go through the Gospel of John. Check out the Facebook group to see where we are meeting this week. [link to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6466066711&ref=share]
Open Small Group Wednesday at 7pm
Spiritually inquisitive but not sure about the Christian faith? An open and welcoming study for those interested in learning more about Jesus Christ at WCF.
Thursday Night Worship at 8:30pm
Join other students for an intimate time of student-led worship at WCF.
On various nights of the week, Core group Bible studies meet across Atlanta to read the Bible and join in an intimate community of friendship and spiritual growth. E-mail jeff@napc.org if you’d like to get connected with a small group. |
Ongoing opportunities
E-mail Jeff at jeff@napc.org to get on the list, and be the first to hear about men’s and women’s retreats and community events like the Hoedown and the Jingle Bash, to join a Core group Bible study, and to find out about mission trip opportunities to places like Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Auhya Pihni, Nicaragua, and downtown Atlanta.
Get personalized directions:
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North Avenue is proud to have been a pioneer
outreach to internationals in the city. Foreseeing Atlanta
as an international city, we were excited when this dream
became a reality when the world came for the Olympics. We
reach out to internationals beginning with individual and
group activities directed toward international students in
Atlanta colleges and seminary. This ministry's focus has expanded
to encompass internationals that have made Atlanta their permanent
home, to let them know there is a place where they can find
help or assistance and fellowship. Since 1967, over 130 different
nations have come into the life of North Avenue.
Activities include promoting ethnic churches,
Christian fellowship among refugees, international Sunday
School class, and fellowship with visiting scholars. Internationals
are active in all areas of NAPC's life and are fully integrated
into its leadership. This creates a lasting friendship across
nations as well as helping to create partnerships with other
countries.
For more information regarding our international
missions, click
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What is WIF?
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a ministry to international
students at Georgia Institute of Technology.
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a partnership outreach with
the Westminster Christian Fellowship student
ministry.
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a ministry
of hospitality and friendship to the 1000 scholars,
academics, and students from around the world
who are part of the Georgia Tech community,
as well as the English Language Institute, which
is on campus.
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a bridge building ministry that
seeks to involve the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
churches in international student ministry.
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a pioneering ministry model
for doing foreign mission without leaving the
United States.
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a culturally sensitive ministry
that provides caring encouragement and practical
help to internationals far from family and support.
WIF Activities
Each week internationals enjoy the free
food at the WIF’s pizza night and then head downstairs
for a Bible discussion. A team from North Avenue
Presbyterian Church helps the students understand
the Biblical terms and vocabulary and then encourage
them to discover the truths of the scripture for
themselves.
English classes held at WCF and
at North Avenue Presbyterian Church meet a practical
need for international students as well as provide
a context for friendship.
Weekends are a vital time
for friendship building as WIF takes students
sightseeing or to cultural events. During holiday,
especially Christmas and Easter, a variety of
activities are offered. The WIF crew joins in
with the American students for special service
projects and events.
Visit www.wifriends.org. |
International Sunday School Class
Class Purpose: The International Class is composed of
both native-born Americans and persons born abroad. Members tend to be
interactive with the teachers. Since the class serves as a "surrogate
family" for some internationals, planned activities occur throughout the
year to encourage interaction among the members. We use different teachers
and the format varies from lecture to discussion.
Class Composition: The class has both Christians and non-Christians representing all age
ranges beyond high school.
Class Location: Room 402, just across from the Dining Room on the fourth floor
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For more information about discipleship contact Rev. Susan Bennet at susan@napc.org. |
Activities for Men
Atlanta
Community Breakfast
The Atlanta Community
Breakfast is a weekly breakfast meeting which provides an attractive,
convenient environment where business and professional men can
grow their faith and mentor others. It is also an opportunity
to make friends and network with like-minded professionals around
the city.
more...
Activities for Women
From the first chapters of Genesis to
the final verses of Revelation, the Bible is filled with images
of woman. Always she is extended the invitation to come and
be part of the story of faith.
The history of North Avenue is not much
different. Always there have been women active in our story
of faith. Today, we strengthen and encourage women of all
ages through a variety of activities and ministries.
Women's Bible
Study - Morning Edition
A weekly women's Bible study that
meets Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Bennett.
Women's Bible Study
- Evening Edition
A weekly women's Bible study is
an informal discussion group that meets Wednesday evenings
from 5:30-8:00 p.m.For more information, contact Rev. Susan Bennett.
Mothers of Young Children
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) is
a monthly gathering of women with children of preschool
age or younger. The purpose of this group is to build fellowship
and support among women in this most important stage of
life...that of motherhood. The meeting also serves to give
moms a break at least once a month with a program solely
devoted to them.
Each
meeting takes place in the home of a North Avenue member and is organized
with one of three focuses: social, spiritual or topical. Past meetings have
included a talk on safety by an Atlanta police officer, a game night and a
book review moderated by the book's author. We serve dinner at each meeting
at a nominal cost per person...another way mom gets off the hook for the
night!
MOYC meets the first Tuesday of each month at
7:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women are a strong arm of the church
with something of interest for women of all
ages. Presbyterian Women are divided into circles,
each with two co-chairs and a Bible study leader.
The circles meet at the church on the second
Tuesday morning of each month from September
through May for fellowship, project planning,
and Bible study. Two meetings a year are held
in homes. Each circle has homebound members
to keep in touch with and missionaries to encourage.
In addition, service projects give women a chance
to give back to the church and the world: Presbyterian
Women send Valentine's Day homemade goodies
to college students who are away from home,
create care packages for the people who worship
at The Cup each Sunday, and participate in a
variety of other mission projects throughout
the year. There are also opportunities for involvement
in global and community missions and Church
Women United.
For more information on
Presbyterian Women, contact Susan
Bennett at (404) 875-0431, ext. 202.
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Sundays at 10
Adult Sunday School
Groups meet each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m.
GREAT STARTING PLACE
Same Page studies scripture being preached about that morning: if you're part of the 8:30 service, it's a chance to "talk back" in reponse to the word you just heard. If you're part of the 11 a.m. service, Same Page will get you thinking and help you prepare to hear the word during the service. It's a great place to be united with the Word and others seeking to learn more about God. Contact Alex Davis. [Room 301].
GENERAL INTEREST
Designed for Discpleship is for all ages and stages of life. Join us in study of the word, discussion, and fellowship. Contact Courtney Robinson. [BMC-A].
Higher Grounds envokes coffee shop atmostphere for a casual discussion of today's events and their relation to the word. Everyone is welcome to drop in! Contact Kelly Knapp. [Room 415].
Practical Christian Living is a series designed to help you live a dynamic, supernatural Christian life, experienceing intimacy and consistency in your walk with God. Contact Phil Kratovil. [Room 314].
MULTICULTURAL
ESL Bible Study offers a warm, comfortable environment for Chinese scholars interested in expanding their knowledge of the Bible while also improving their grasp of English. Contact Carol and Neale Hightower. [Room 406].
The International Class has members from all over the world. We want to grow deeper in our walk with Christ while getting to know people of disparate cultures, who speak different languages and have amazing stories. Contact Lakshmi Sankar. [Room 402].
AGE: 20s-30s
College Class looks at contemporary issues through the lens of the great theologians. Contact Mitch Grandstaff. [Room 411].
Marriage Plus is easgoing, community oriented, and welcoming to all young parents. We love to discuss the Bible as well as special topics and current events. Contact Kristina Robb-Dover. [Room BMC-B].
AGE: 30s-40s
Marriage Builders is a community of mostly married couples with children ranging in age from infants to elementary. We combine solid teaching with a commitment to fostering relationships with one another. Contact Richard Hanson. [Room 316].
AGE: 50+
Tri Mu is a friendly class of singles and couples over 50. We love to sing old hymns and discuss topics ranigng from book sof the Bibel to current events. Contact Jayne Stirling. [Room 323]. |
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North Avenue Presbyterian Church
607 Peachtree St, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404.875.0431
Fax: 404.875.4069
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