Join us this Friday in the FLC for an FGL Dinner and Workshop from 6:00–8:00pm. This will be a meaningful time to learn, grow, and fellowship together while exploring practical ways to better serve our family groups and support others on their spiritual journey.

This event is for all North River parents (Village and Youth & Family Ministry) and is designed to equip families to navigate one of today’s most pressing challenges.

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM on Zoom for a 90-minute session:

Digital Discernment: Creating a Tech-Ready Home in the AI Age

This practical, non-fear-based workshop helps parents raise confident, grounded kids in a world shaped by screens, social media, and AI. Built from real conversations with thousands of families, the Tech-Ready Home approach offers clear tools and strategies you can apply right away.

Topics include:
    •    What works better than parental controls
    •    How to talk confidently about pornography
    •    Understanding and guarding against the “Toxic Trio”
    •    Smart ways to use your home network for protection
    •    How AI companions are already impacting teens

A live Q&A will follow the session.

We’re excited to learn together.

Saturday, February 28th at 6 PM, HOPE worldwide is putting on an event at North River to raise money for a resource closet to a local Title I school to help children and their families receive essential items while creating a sense of dignity, care, and belonging. The evening will feature incredible performances and local businesses present as vendors. 

Adam and Tiffany Zamora (pictured centered) watched our services online for the last two years while living in other states. God brought them to Atlanta, where Tiffany could study the Bible and learn a better understanding of Jesus’s love and God’s plan for repentance and baptism. Tiffany is an amazing mom to four children and their family is a part of our Youth and Family Ministry.

Happy New Year Pacesetters!

Valentine's Day is coming soon and we have a fun night planned where you can spread love to your sisters and brothers.

Our first "Game Night" for 2026 will be held on Saturday, February 14th.

Time:
6:00 - 9:00 PM 

Location:
Chestnut Springs Clubhouse, 2477 Chestnut Springs Trail, Marietta, GA 30062.

We will provide beverages and desserts. Please bring an appetizer to share. You may also bring a favorite game if you like.

Visitors are welcome. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Contact Pam & Mike Sadoff (770) 402-1433 or Constance & Dexter Colley (757) 715-2494 if you have questions. 

Our weekly giving goal for February is $44,000, and thanks to your generosity, our February 1st total was $35,006.99 (This includes a one time makeup contribution). Your generous support propels our mission forward, allowing us to strengthen our connections with both our church family and the wider community. Join us in making a meaningful difference!

View Our Year-To-Date Giving Here

Your 2025 Giving Statement was emailed on January 29th to the email address we have on file. Don’t forget to check your spam or junk folder. If you did not receive it, please contact us at connect@nrcoc.com and we are happy to help. 

Easter Choir rehearsals will begin on Sunday, February 22, immediately after church. If you enjoy singing or play an instrument and would like to serve in a special way during the Easter season, we’d love for you to be part of the choir or Orchestra. No matter your experience level, you’re welcome to join and lift your voice with us as we prepare for this meaningful celebration. Come ready to learn, grow, and worship together. Email joshbrown@nrcoc.com for more information!

Please consider joining us in river kids! We are 8 short of what we need to complete our staffing for 2026. It takes all of us to help raise the precious children of our church! 

Role
 Support our children’s ministry by teaching or assisting

Who to Contact
childrensministry@nrcoc.com

Sign Up
 Click the Register button below

Whether you’re new to North River or have recently been baptized, these classes are a space to belong, grow, and take meaningful next steps in your faith alongside our church family.

Next Steps and Faith 4 Life classes will meet at 12pm on the listed dates — Next Steps in FLC Room 207 and Faith 4 Life in the Lighthouse Classrooms.
Feb 8
Feb 22
March 8
March 22

You can submit prayer requests anytime by filling out the Prayer Request Form (linked below), emailing the Prayer Team at submitprayer@nrcoc.com, or dropping a written request at the Prayer Table in the foyer. Your request will be added to the prayer list and shared with our prayer team unless you indicate that you’d like it to remain anonymous. Prayer requests stay on the list for 30 days.

If your prayer is answered, please let us know—we love celebrating God’s faithfulness.

Join the Prayer Team
If you’d like to receive weekly prayer updates, email your name, phone number, and email address to prayerteam@nrcoc.com.

Website Prayer Postings
For urgent requests you’d like shared with the entire church, email connect@nrcoc.com. These may be edited and are typically posted on the website for up to 30 days. Please notify us when prayers are answered.
View Public Prayers Here!

The North River Prayer Team is a grassroots effort to increase our focus on praying to our all-powerful God.  It is compiled of a group of members who are committed to praying consistently for the requests that are submitted.

Amid ongoing unrest in Haiti, our church family continues to serve through relief efforts and medical outreach. Recent partnerships have helped provide meals, hygiene supplies, and medical support to vulnerable communities and inmates in Port-au-Prince, sharing both practical care and the hope of Christ. Ongoing fundraising and training initiatives are strengthening local infrastructure and long-term impact. We also mourn the recent loss of Jolio Louis, a faithful Haitian brother who stood firm in his faith and refused gang recruitment at the cost of his life. They thank you for your continued prayers and generosity for our Haitian brothers and sisters.

Come Check out our Resource Page for the Come See & Believe Series! There you'll find helpful supplementary resources to help deepen you journey through the Gospel of John

Click Here to Visit Resource Page

180 Sports Ministry
Exciting new opportunities launching this month!
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Pickleball Sunday
Join us this Sunday after church (12–2 PM) in the gym for some lighthearted, cross-generational Pickleball fun! Paddles, balls, and good company provided — just bring your shoes, water, and game face. Learn How to Play

RISE Ministry
Meets Thursdays at 7 PM — Recovery-Inspired Spiritual Enlightenment for those battling addiction or supporting loved ones.
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Ladies Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Family Learning Center, Room 101. Childcare provided.
To join the list, email mel_cicerchia@hotmail.com.

The Well Podcast
A special podcast for women of all ages, hosted by Énid Tchir and LaToya Massey.
Listen Here

Youth & Family Newsletter
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All-Church Calendar
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Cards for the Sick and Hurting
Available at the Welcome Desk (in the auditorium) — write a note of encouragement to someone in need.

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Grab or Donate Spiritual Books
Stop by our Free Library in the lobby. Used books are welcome, and all books, devotionals and DVDs are free!