Dunwoody Married Couples Group — Our community group sponsored familes for Christmas from 2 organizations: Wheat Street Baptist Church and Every Woman Works. Wheat...Our community group sponsored familes for Christmas from 2 organizations: Wheat Street Baptist Church and Every Woman Works. Wheat Street Baptist Church works very hard throughout the year to support the homeless and less fortunate community that surrounds the...
[+]Vivian Rodriguez — I had the wonderful experience to volunteer at MedShare organizing medical supplies last Saturday. This was my first time...I had the wonderful experience to volunteer at MedShare organizing medical supplies last Saturday. This was my first time volunteering, thank you for the wonderful opportunity. I have lived a self centered life and by coming to Buckhead Church...
[+]Brian Volk — We supported the Giving Tree Project at Otis Brumby Elementary School in Marietta. In addition to sponsoring one...We supported the Giving Tree Project at Otis Brumby Elementary School in Marietta. In addition to sponsoring one of the families for Christmas, we went to the school one night the week the gifts began arriving and spent...
[+]Lori Coley’s Womens small group/BBCC — We are providing Christmas for the homeless women and children housed there at this time. We are also partnering...We are providing Christmas for the homeless women and children housed there at this time. We are also partnering with this ministry to do service projects throughout the year. Our plan is to use our contacts and resources to stock...
[+]Ben and Christy — We all pitched in to make dinner and last Tuesday, we served men at a homeless shelter called Journey.We all pitched in to make dinner and last Tuesday, we served men at a homeless shelter called Journey.
[+]Marrieds Group — Our group babysat for parents of down syndrome children to give them a much needed night out with no...Our group babysat for parents of down syndrome children to give them a much needed night out with no worries. We did crafts, served dinner, and read to them. But most of all they made our hearts a little...
[+]Gentry B. — Today I just returned from Cancun, Mexico serving on a medical mission trip. Most people envision Cancun as a...Today I just returned from Cancun, Mexico serving on a medical mission trip. Most people envision Cancun as a tourist attraction with white sandy beaches and blue waters...but this is far from what we experienced during our trip. We...
[+]Buckhead Church Small Group (Women’s Singles) — Every year the Samaritan's Purse organization provides millions of shoeboxes for children around the world through its Operation Christmas...Every year the Samaritan's Purse organization provides millions of shoeboxes for children around the world through its Operation Christmas Child project. Many churches, including those in the North Point Ministries, hold a shoebox drive to raise awareness about the...
[+]Alana Joyner — Our women's small group, and children baked cookies to deliver to the residents at The Veranda, a memory care...Our women's small group, and children baked cookies to deliver to the residents at The Veranda, a memory care home for seniors. While there, we were able to deliver our cookies, read stories, sing songs, a and visit...
[+]TISDALE Small Group — Our small group came together to serve at the food drive on December 2nd at NPCC. There was...Our small group came together to serve at the food drive on December 2nd at NPCC. There was a total of 24 volunteers from our group, parents and children. For our "Create Your Own" service project we adopted...
[+]Browns Bridge Just Married Community Group — In addition to packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child and donating food and money at Browns Bridge Community Church,...In addition to packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child and donating food and money at Browns Bridge Community Church, the twelve members of our group set aside one small group meeting in November to brain-storm ideas for future service...
[+]The TRUE meaning of Christmas — Our Men’s community group (and family members) served at the MUST Ministry (non-profit organization) Toy Shop. Christmas morning...Our Men’s community group (and family members) served at the MUST Ministry (non-profit organization) Toy Shop. Christmas morning is exciting for the 4,500 children whose struggling parents come to shop at the MUST Toy Shop. Children in Cherokee...
[+]Kerri Ledford – Salon Gloss — Our salon "adopted" 100 Cherokee County Foster Children, ages newborn - 20 years old. We asked our clients... Our salon "adopted" 100 Cherokee County Foster Children, ages newborn - 20 years old. We asked our clients to help us grant Christmas Wishes for each child. Our community is a wonderful and generous place. We were able...
[+]Part 2: Kim Miller’s Community Service Project — We just found out that Help One Now (the organization we were giving all our money to) was matching...We just found out that Help One Now (the organization we were giving all our money to) was matching funds for a 72 hour period. So…they doubled our donation last night (turning $1171 into $2342)!!! We are so excited...
[+]Kim Miller’s Community Group Service Project — Hi, Just wanted to let you all know about our small group service project that we did as part...Hi, Just wanted to let you all know about our small group service project that we did as part of the Be Rich campaign. We are a group of five families from Buckhead Church. As we all have young...
[+]Charleen and Mike McBrayer Small Group — Our small group "adopted a widow", Sue H, and we are helping her with a lot of "things that...Our small group "adopted a widow", Sue H, and we are helping her with a lot of "things that need doing." Sue H moved to Atlanta earlier this year, and she started coming to North Point, and then...
[+]Jennifer Blackmon — Some of the girls from my daughter's girl scout troop and some of our neighbors served a meal to...Some of the girls from my daughter's girl scout troop and some of our neighbors served a meal to those in need at Saint Francis' Table in Atlanta.
[+]Chris and Kelli Briley — Today our small group took lunch to the staff and boys at Three Dimensional life. 3D is a home...Today our small group took lunch to the staff and boys at Three Dimensional life. 3D is a home for boys dealing with substance abuse problems.
[+]Jeremy Ellis — The small group I am in helped pay the rental deposit for a grandmother who has taken in her...The small group I am in helped pay the rental deposit for a grandmother who has taken in her daughter's kids who were in need. We helped her move into a bigger place. We also are going to give...
[+]Kate — A friend and I were able to make 4 gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child.A friend and I were able to make 4 gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
[+]Rebekah S. — On November 30th, our women's small group gathered to make 100 lunches for MUST Ministries. That included 200...On November 30th, our women's small group gathered to make 100 lunches for MUST Ministries. That included 200 sandwiches, a salty snack, and a sweet snack. We had the children help by decorating the brown lunch bags....
[+]Hatfield’s Married Small Group — We helped a daughter and mother who had been living together in a hotel room for the past 5...We helped a daughter and mother who had been living together in a hotel room for the past 5 years, get settled in their new apartment. We hung pictures, lighting and shower curtains, as well as set up a...
[+]Marie and Girls — Our 9 divorced and widowed ladies brought socks to give for Christmas presents to the 45 residents of A...Our 9 divorced and widowed ladies brought socks to give for Christmas presents to the 45 residents of A Better Way Ministry and we collected , wrapped and delivered 148 pairs of socks!!!
[+]Mark — My small group and I spent the day at Green Acres Elementary School. We were able to work with...My small group and I spent the day at Green Acres Elementary School. We were able to work with 1st and 2nd graders on homework, arts and crafts projects - even a science experiment! It was an incredible day...
[+]Alan’s Small Group — 8 group members moved furniture at Homestretch, which provides temporary housing for families who find themselves homeless. My group...8 group members moved furniture at Homestretch, which provides temporary housing for families who find themselves homeless. My group members and I moved furniture into and out of a few empty units for a few hours to help prepare...
[+]Julie Shaffner — Our community group served together on Saturday by assisting a widow wtih some home projects that she has been...Our community group served together on Saturday by assisting a widow wtih some home projects that she has been unable to accomplish alone. Nine adults and seven kids spent the day doing yard work, cleaning out and organizing...
[+]Hostetler Community Group — We spent the morning helping to create walking trails for participants at Atlanta Atwood Gardens.We spent the morning helping to create walking trails for participants at Atlanta Atwood Gardens.
[+]Brendan & Drea Fels — Together with our bible study group we were able to clean and organize the Fuller warehouse. It offers retail...Together with our bible study group we were able to clean and organize the Fuller warehouse. It offers retail household items and necessary building materials for a discounted rate. It's a "green" model meaning that some are new products...
[+]Toni Rigsby’s Small Group — We had a blast taking care of Mitch, Mimi, Michal, Mia, Milia,and Mino while parents Greg and Kris...We had a blast taking care of Mitch, Mimi, Michal, Mia, Milia,and Mino while parents Greg and Kris Lucido and little brother Milo went shopping for Christmas presents using the money our small group contributed. Pastor Greg...
[+]Sebrina Bush — I am taking Andy's message and applying it to my business. Unfortunately three years of decreased revenues lead...I am taking Andy's message and applying it to my business. Unfortunately three years of decreased revenues lead us to cut our charity budget last year. As we are looking to 2013, it is still tight, but...
[+]Norma H — I have been volunteering at a local non-profit Thrift Store in Headland. The procedes fund food for a...I have been volunteering at a local non-profit Thrift Store in Headland. The procedes fund food for a food bank also located in the store.
[+]Lynne Edmonds’ Small Group — Packed 50 boxes of food for families in need this Christmas. Each box also received the message of Salvation...Packed 50 boxes of food for families in need this Christmas. Each box also received the message of Salvation and a Bible. The boxes are distributed to local churches who personally provide boxes of food to the family. They...
[+]Meredith — Our small group got together to buy Christmas presents and make Christmas cards for the New Life orphanage in...Our small group got together to buy Christmas presents and make Christmas cards for the New Life orphanage in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. One of the couples in our group is leading a trip there and will deliver the...
[+]The Little Pink House — Today my community group visited a family in Garden Village where Camp Sonshine Africa operates from. This is the...Today my community group visited a family in Garden Village where Camp Sonshine Africa operates from. This is the home of Amy and her family. Her house is bright pink (inside and out)! We brought supplies and had a...
[+]Bobby Tribble — We contacted the Athens Council on Aging to see about preparing "shoe boxes" for seniors like we did for...We contacted the Athens Council on Aging to see about preparing "shoe boxes" for seniors like we did for the kids. We ended up "adopting" three men who had limited family ties for Christmas. They each had...
[+]Cherie F. — I arranged for a group of 28 to serve at the Operation Christmas Child processing center in Duluth, GA....I arranged for a group of 28 to serve at the Operation Christmas Child processing center in Duluth, GA.
[+]McDaniel family — Our small group and children (13 adults, 22 children) descended on the City of Refuge one Sunday morning to...Our small group and children (13 adults, 22 children) descended on the City of Refuge one Sunday morning to serve wherever they needed us. After a quick tour, we ended up in the warehouse sorting and organizing donated...
[+]Just Marrieds (Leaders; Mathews/ Tanner) — We have 'adopted' a third Grade Class at Hope Hill elementary school, in the MLK neighborhood. It is a...We have 'adopted' a third Grade Class at Hope Hill elementary school, in the MLK neighborhood. It is a 97% free lunch school, meaning most of the kids are homeless or in extreme poverty. Our first outreach was 'Project...
[+]Tiffany Murphy — We took a group of teens to serve by helping set up the new community thrift store.We took a group of teens to serve by helping set up the new community thrift store.
[+]Chris Strickland — Along with Red Rock Church, my classroom packed 4 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. I am so proud...Along with Red Rock Church, my classroom packed 4 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. I am so proud of them and their excitement for children around the world.
[+]Lisa Walker Women’s Small Group — We provided and served homemade soup, ham slices, rolls and beverages for the homeless living on the streets of...We provided and served homemade soup, ham slices, rolls and beverages for the homeless living on the streets of Atlanta. We also gave them new socks.
[+]Ngaamba Group — All the members of our group have been on at least one Global X trip to Ngaamba, Kenya. ...All the members of our group have been on at least one Global X trip to Ngaamba, Kenya. This month, 5 members of our group went again on a medical trip. We are also volunteering with MedShare...
[+]Emily M. — We put up Christmas decorations at the Ramah House, a home for young people with special needs. One...We put up Christmas decorations at the Ramah House, a home for young people with special needs. One of the members of our group has a son who will be moving into this home soon. We also...
[+]David C. — Our community group has connected with Sober Living America, a non-profit organization that serves homless and destitue young adults...Our community group has connected with Sober Living America, a non-profit organization that serves homless and destitue young adults seeking help with substance abuse issues. We pray with them and for them and have donated clothing and other...
[+]Larry and Juliet Karraker — We volunteer for Stand up for Kids. It is and organization that helps homeless kids on the street. Our...We volunteer for Stand up for Kids. It is and organization that helps homeless kids on the street. Our street teams are able to give the kids a pack that includes food, toiletries and an article of clothing. We...
[+]Brittany Bartoli Women’s Small Group — As a small group, we were each responsible for cooking a dish for dinner to take to the Covenant...As a small group, we were each responsible for cooking a dish for dinner to take to the Covenant House. Then we took the food to the shelter and served it to the 17-21 year olds staying there.
[+]Larry — We buy, cook, and serve meals at The Extension, a facility that transforms and empowers chemically dependent homeless men...We buy, cook, and serve meals at The Extension, a facility that transforms and empowers chemically dependent homeless men and women to become sober, and makes them accountable members of society and to serve as a recovery resource for...
[+]The Smith/Beckwith Family — Two years ago we became percentage givers at a time when it seemed like a crazy thing to do....Two years ago we became percentage givers at a time when it seemed like a crazy thing to do. How can we give when things are so tight? Well, our lives have been rewarded in too many ways to...
[+]Mark & Christy Roberts — Every November, the American Red Cross conducts its annual "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program. This year, the event...Every November, the American Red Cross conducts its annual "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program. This year, the event was formally kicked off by Georgia First Lady, Sandra Deal. With this program, volunteers write holiday greeting cards to...
[+]Vickey and Lilli — We collected toys for children under foster care that may have never had a Christmas. We collected toys for children under foster care that may have never had a Christmas.
[+]Holly West Women’s Small Group — We helped an organization in Atlanta clean soap, cut and pack soap. In total we helped with 6000...We helped an organization in Atlanta clean soap, cut and pack soap. In total we helped with 6000 bars of soap. This organization takes used soap from 1000 hotels around the country. They sort it, clean...
[+]MaryLou — I volunteer in the community here - sometimes I am so overwhelmed by the need and by a very...I volunteer in the community here - sometimes I am so overwhelmed by the need and by a very small active faith community - I want to thank you at NorthPoint for having your services online. When...
[+]Dorsey & Pam Deaton, Group Leaders — Our 12-person small group prepared and served supper Nov. 16 for 40 women and children in the Cobb Street...Our 12-person small group prepared and served supper Nov. 16 for 40 women and children in the Cobb Street Ministries center, which for over 3 decades has provided a home with food and Christian care for battered women and...
[+]Tom — Thank You to ACM (Atlanta Community Ministries) for enriching my life through their community outreach including $100 for the...Thank You to ACM (Atlanta Community Ministries) for enriching my life through their community outreach including $100 for the Homeless and Bible Study group. I am grateful to Dan Hayes and his leadership. Thank you to BE...
[+]Jacki — Globalx and MoneywiseGlobalx and Moneywise
[+]Sarah — My small group joined with another group to make boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We collected wonderful items...My small group joined with another group to make boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We collected wonderful items to fill 12 boxes!
[+]Cecilia — I have volunteered at BCM -Buckhead Thriftique for 3 years now. Since I've been volunteering and attending Buckhead Church,...I have volunteered at BCM -Buckhead Thriftique for 3 years now. Since I've been volunteering and attending Buckhead Church, I am more aware of the growing need of my time in the Atlanta area.
[+]Pam — I have so many stories of serving after 11 years in small groups but the one that is still...I have so many stories of serving after 11 years in small groups but the one that is still the most memorable is Operation Christmas Child. My first Ladies Link group made it an event. Some of us shopped...
[+]Meredith — I spent four hours at the Foster Care Support Foundation. I sorted clothing donations and I also got to...I spent four hours at the Foster Care Support Foundation. I sorted clothing donations and I also got to “shop” for a foster child, making him a care package of clothing and toys.
[+]Margaret & Eric — Living on a tight budget due to several months of unemployment, I emptied my wallet that Sunday and gave...Living on a tight budget due to several months of unemployment, I emptied my wallet that Sunday and gave $40. Also, we were able to serve at a Night of Hope down at the Atlanta Mission.
[+]Shaun and Julie — This is to thank those who gave so generously and served so selflessly. We have had the privilege of... This is to thank those who gave so generously and served so selflessly. We have had the privilege of attending NPCC and then BBCC for the past 9 years. We thought if we did all the right parenting things...
[+]Brent and Lilli — My daughter and I went to the bridges with 7 bridges to serve the homeless and share the good... My daughter and I went to the bridges with 7 bridges to serve the homeless and share the good news of Christ’s gift of salvation. We gave out blankets, toiletries and prayed for people living under the bridges.
[+]Anna — Our Couples Small Group was looking for a way to incorporate our children (16 kids, all under 12)into our...Our Couples Small Group was looking for a way to incorporate our children (16 kids, all under 12)into our service. We made 250 sandwiches for the homeless as part of the Crossroads Misson in Atlanta. We made them at...
[+]BP — After being obedient with our giving, the strangest event occurred that unexpectedly led to our family receiving a commission...After being obedient with our giving, the strangest event occurred that unexpectedly led to our family receiving a commission bonus that was beyond our wildest expectations. Trust that we truly understand that the term “richness” is so much more...
[+]Mary W. — Once a year (wish we could afford more) we ask friends to come to our home and make 100... Once a year (wish we could afford more) we ask friends to come to our home and make 100 sandwiches for the homeless in Atlanta… the project is associated with a different Christian church that we belonged to before...
[+]Melissa — When I was young some of my first memories were in a woman’s shelter. When I was 7, I...When I was young some of my first memories were in a woman’s shelter. When I was 7, I remember being given Christmas gifts by strangers because my family was very poor. I know we would not have had...
[+]Tariska B. — There aren’t enough words to describe my feelings. I know that wasn’t my last time volunteering with them. I... There aren’t enough words to describe my feelings. I know that wasn’t my last time volunteering with them. I Thank GOD for the opportunity to serve in helping others. Just being apart of preparing clothes for selection by the...
[+]James S. — There's a group of believers in a small town an hour and 15 minutes from here (Barra do Corda...There's a group of believers in a small town an hour and 15 minutes from here (Barra do Corda - Maranhão). The place is called Alto Brasil and is a suburb of the city of Grajaú - Maranhão. This...
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