NFCC Food Drive July is Northbrook’s month to fill the food pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. Critically needed items are cereals, juices, canned fruits, vegetables, soups, canned meats and fish, stews, pastas, sauces, peanut butter, jellies, crackers and baby diapers (sizes 5 & 6), etc. Non-perishable items only. No glass containers, please. Please place your donations in the handprint bins on the patio by July 31st.

Art with Heart Camp – July 14 – 18, 2008. We still have 6 openings for Art with Heart Camp, which is new, this year at Northbrook. Kids will explore their many “artistic” sides as we spend each day discovering the gifts God has given us through drama, music, painting, sculpting, and cooking. Registration for children that have completed Kindergarten through 5th office today! The cost is $100 per child with a $200 family max. Come join us.

Baseball Camp On July 25th and 26th, 2008, come hone your baseball skills at FAST PLAY.  Fathers and sons are invited to participate in a two day baseball mini-camp featuring instruction from collegiate and high school coaches. In addition to teaching the basic skills of baseball, the camp will reinforce the value of teamwork, fair play and the importance of father/son relationships. learn more . . .

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) What does every mother want? Good friends, good food, and a good night sleep – we know how you feel! MOPS is looking for moms of children age birth to six years old to join our group. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month during the school year to enjoy fellowship, food and great speakers on topics from first aid to cool crafts. To join, register online or call Kelei Sabatino 770-518-8677 thesabatinos@yahoo.com or Sara Almstedt 770-643-0943 sara_fisch@yahoo.com for more information. Childcare is provided with your membership fee.

MOPS MENTOR NEEDED: we are seeking an experienced Mom who has an interest to share insight and read a devotional to about 40 Mom’s of pre-schoolers the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning September 9th. Contact Kelei Sabatino if you would like to learn more about this role: thesabatinos@yahoo.com or 770-518-8677

The '08-09 Northbrook Yellow Pages You can purchase an ad on the patio on Sunday. The Youth Ministry sponsors this project and the proceeds benefit the Build Up-Reach Out Campaign. If you have questions, contact Matlock Rogers at Matlock.R@earthlink.net

Crank it up for the Drake House! Here’s a chance to share your best homemade ice cream and help homeless families -- be a part of the 4th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ benefiting The Drake House. The fun starts on the square in Roswell at 2:00 on August 24th, and volunteers are needed to make a freezer of homemade ice cream for the event. If you’d like to help continue Northbrook’s support of this deserving local charity, please contact Danise Stewart at danises@earthlink.net. Signup sheets will be available on the patio on July 13th.

Attention Golfers! Life For Children's Ministry (Ministry to Kenyan AIDS orphans) will be hosting a charity golf tournament at Bradshaw Farms on September 16th. If you are interested in playing or would like more information about the tournament or ministry please contact Charles Clements at clem323@comcast.net.

Have you ever been in a desperate situation and needed someone to encourage you through prayer?  Have you ever been thankful for an answered prayer?  Have you ever been a part of a group that encourages and lifts each other in prayer?  YOU are invited to be a part of the prayer chain at Northbrook.  It is so simple and requires little time.  Contact me at julieturner@mindspring.com and let me know you want to be added to our group and you will receive perhaps one or two emails per week with prayer requests.  As soon as you receive one, take a few minutes to pray for this person or situation.  It will be a blessing to you and others. 

Furniture Donations Welcomed Due to limited storage, Northbrook no longer has a furniture bank. If you have gently used furniture or working appliances to donate, please call Phil Hodges with North Fulton Community Charities at 770-640-0399. Phil will pick up your furniture and it will be sold in NFCC’s Thrift Shop. Proceeds from sales are used to fund the many services NFCC provides to their clients in North Fulton.

Walk to Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. To find out more about the program and finding a sponsor, contact Julie Turner (770-992-6011 or julieturner@mindspring.com).