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WHERE YOU LIVE MATTERS

WHETHER YOU HAVE LIVED SOMEWHERE FOR YEARS OR JUST MOVED – YOU LIVE SOMEWHERE AND IT MATTERS!

We’ve put together this guide to give you resources to help you serve and get connected in your parish so that you can love your neighbor in all the places God has called you to live, work and play. The foundation of our families and cities begins with prayer. And we are praying that God will use you in a mighty way to bring the power of the redemptive gospel to the hurting world right where you are.

PERIMETER PARISHES

PARISH MAJOR CITIES IN PARISHAPPROXIMATE NUMBER OF MEMBERS

NUMBER OF UNITE! CHURCHES

NUMBER OF OFFICERS

1 Johns Creek 1175 6 113

2Atlanta, Dunwoody, Peachtree Corner, Norcross 890 51 72

3 Duluth, Lawrenceville 640 61 52

4 Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming 971 10 67

5 Buford, Suwanee, Sugar Hill 680 15 60

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PARISH INFORMATION

SHEPHERDING TEAMS

Perimeter is great place to Worship, Belong, Grow and Bless. But it can also feel like a BIG church, which may be a bit overwhelming. Since our desire is for everyone to feel at home and to feel cared for we have established shepherding teams for each parish.

A parish shepherding team is made up of elders and deacons who live in the parish. Their role is to connect with and care for the people and families in their area. Each Perimeter member is assigned a specific shepherd from that team. You can learn more about parishes and how to connect with your shepherd by visiting perimeter.org/parish.

GETTING CONNECTED IN YOUR PARISH

If you are looking for a way to meet people in your parish, consider joining a Connect group. Connect groups are fun, relaxed, and comfortable “off campus” Christ-centered environments for you to build relationships with your friends and neighbors. To learn more about the many ways to get connected at Perimeter, visit perimeter.org/connect.

SERVING IN YOUR PARISH

Do you have a heart for service but are unsure where to begin? Perimeter’s Community Outreach department has built relationships with many non-profits in each parish. This is a great place to start when exploring where God might call you to serve. Serving opportunities are routinely published at perimeter.org/servenow. Or you can pick up a serving guide or flyer in the main lobbies of the church throughout the year. If you still have questions or would like to brainstorm some ways to serve, you can also call our Community Outreach office and speak to Jackie Dieter at 678-405-2122 or jackied@perimeter.org.

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FIND A PLACE TO SERVEJoin with Perimeter’s non-profit partners as they seek to serve our cities and neighbors. We are blessed to have partners with whom we can co-labor to do the great work that God has called us to do. When we share our time, skills or resources out of gratitude for God’s great love for us, it spreads the redemptive, transformative power of the gospel to those that God has placed in our lives.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

NON-PROFIT NAME PARISH LOCATION PARISHES SERVEDA Beacon of Hope Women’s Center Crisis Pregnancy Center - providing compassionate care that specializes in hope, healing and recovery.www.beaconofhopeatl.org

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After School Matters- Norcross High SchoolAfter school programming focusing on teens and youth development in academic and work.www.norcrosshighfoundation.org

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Beaver Ridge Elementary SchoolPerimeter is partnering with Beaver Ridge in programs like ballet, after-school tutoring, book clubs and mentoring.www.breschool.com/home.html

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Bethany Christian ServicesBringing & keeping families together through adoption, foster care & pregnancy support.www.bethany.org

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City of RefugeTransforming lives of women, children and victims of sex trafficking by offering housing, health care, vocational programs, educational programs, and more.www.cityofrefugeatl.org

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Connections HomeConnecting young adults who are alone and have aged out of foster care to caring, stable families with committed adults who will walk with them through life.www.connectionshomes.org

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NON-PROFIT NAME PARISH LOCATION PARISHES SERVEDCorners OutreachChanging lives by building meaningful relationships through homework clubs and camp outreach.www.cornersoutreach.org

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Duluth Hands of ChristProviding aid for people in our community with urgent physical, economic, social and spiritual needs.www.duluthco-op.org

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Eagle RanchResidential programs that help to make life better for children and families going through a crisis.www.eagleranch.org

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Family Heritage FoundationServing at-risk children, underprivileged children, and refugee families. FHF offers after-school programs, summer programs, computer training, youth development program, and microenterprise.www.fhfi.org

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Friends of RefugeesTheir mission is to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment while bringing them into relationships.www.friendsofrefugees.com

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Georgia Center for OpportunityTheir mission is to remove barriers to opportunity so that ALL Georgians have a real chance to prosper.www.georgiaopportunity.org

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Good Samaritan Health Center of GwinnettCommitted to caring for the uninsured and underinsured working poor in our community by providing medical & dental services with biblical counseling.www.goodsamgwinnett.org

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Haven AtlantaDedicated to serving women who have fallen victim to commercial sexual exploitation in the Metro Atlanta area through prevention, education, case management, and outreach.www.havenatl.org

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Hi Hope CenterCommunity center offering day programs, activities and companionship. Group homes in Gwinnett also offer homes for adults with developmental disabilities.www.hihopecenter.org

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NON-PROFIT NAME PARISH LOCATION PARISHES SERVEDHome Repairs Ministry Inc.Mission is to provide vulnerable homeowners with critical repairs and modifications to make their houses safer and more accessible.www.homerepairs.org

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Hope Inc.Mission is to serve low-income single parents working to obtain a college degree by providing assistance in subsidized housing, childcare assistance, social services, and life skills training.www.hopbe.org

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Human CoalitionIs a champion of life, committed to an audacious mission: to transform our culture of death into a culture of life—to end abortion in America.www.humancoalition.org

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KidsHope USADevelops one-on-one relationships with at-risk kids in supportive, mentoring relationships. Mentoring programs are just one hour a week.www.perimeter.org/kidhopeusa

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Movers & ShakersLiving and sharing the Gospel through the gift of furniture. Working with partner ministries in North Metro Atlanta to identify those in need.www.atlmoversnshakers.org

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Norcross Cooperative MinistryEcumenical ministry dedicated to providing emergency assistance to families in Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville and Tucker.www.norcrossco-op.org

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North Fulton Community CharitiesDedicated to preventing homelessness of individuals residing north of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County. Assists families with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, clothing, and adult education.www.nfcchelp.org

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North Gwinnett Cooperative MinistryFaith-based organization that provides food, clothing, utility and prescription medication assistance to residents of Buford, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.www.northgwinnettcoop.org

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NON-PROFIT NAME PARISH LOCATION PARISHES SERVEDOperation LiberateEmploys licensed private investigators in order to identify and locate trafficking victims, enabling law enforcement to rescue them.www.operationliberate.com

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Out of DarknessSeeks to reach, rescue and restore all victims of commercial sexual exploitation, that the glory of God may be known.www.outofdarkness.org

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PAWkidsProvides a quality enrichment program in a safe, loving, Christian environment while providing families with various resources that will empower and encourage them.www.pawkids.org

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Project LiftA one-on-one mentoring organization that empowers youth to become self-confident, productive adults through Christ, academic support and life skills training.www.projectlift.org

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Project Kids EatDelivers lunches to kids living in the extended-stay hotels in the Norcross community. Also provide gifts and food for the kids on Christmas.www.campuschurch.org/pke

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Promise686Our mission is to mobilize and serve churches and families to meet the needs of orphans and foster children in our community.www:promise686.org

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Rainbow VillageTransitional housing for families with children from across Georgia. Most families have fled lives full of domestic violence and poverty.www.rainbowvillage.org

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Refuge Coffee Co. Coffee truck business that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking, and commerce for refugees.www.refugecoffeeco.com

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Salvation Army of GwinnettSeeks to meet the basic needs of those living in poverty in Gwinnett.www.salvationarmyatlanta.org/lawrenceville

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NON-PROFIT NAME PARISH LOCATION PARISHES SERVEDStreet GRACEStreet Grace is a faith-based organization leading faith communities, organizations, and individual volunteers on a comprehensive path to end Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST). www.streetgrace.org

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Summerour Middle SchoolPerimeter is partnering with Summerour through mentoring, after school programs and WyldLife, an on campus ministry. www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/SummerourMS

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The Lantern ProjectProvides access to training and employment for refugees in construction trades and builds relationships through mentoring and leadership development.www.thelanternproject.org

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Victoria’s FriendsProvides spiritual support, physical restoration, training and equipping to women working in the adult entertainment & sex industry. www.victoriasfriends.com

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Wellspring LivingDedicated to helping domestic sex trafficking victims and the “at risk” to develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed.www.wellspringliving.org

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Whirlwind MissionsReaching multi-housing and international communities for Christ through after school programs and Saturday outreach events.www.whirlwindmissions.org

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World ReliefSeeks to empower the church to serve the most vulnerable by providing opportunities to come alongside newly arriving refugee families in Atlanta.www.worldreliefatlanta.org

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Robert D. Fowler YMCAStrives to empower people in all life-stages and abilities to have the know-how and resources to improve their health, well-being and social connectedness.www.ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/norcross

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KEY SOCIAL ISSUES OF EACH PARISH

What is the status of your heart for your city? Do you passionately love the place you live and its people? Are you deeply grieved when you survey the idols and hurts of your city?

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. Acts 17:16

What do you think of when you see the major social struggles facing your city? Sometimes we want to retreat from these issues. But, the Bible invites us to engage, contribute and be a part of the redemption story of our city. (Jeremiah 29) We know that God’s kingdom will come in its fullness only by God’s action. But, with Christ’s help, we want to do our part to make this Earth more like that kingdom.

PARISH SOME MAJOR SOCIAL STRUGGLES FACED IN THIS PARISH

1 Drug Addiction, Human Trafficking, Racial Division

2Racial Division, Human Trafficking, Foster Care/ Adoption, Poverty, Youth without role models

3Foster Care and Adoption, Homelessness, Challenges Facing Education System, Poverty, Racial Division, Human Trafficking

4 Poverty, Foster Care and Adoption, Human Trafficking, Racial Division

5 Poverty, Foster Care and Adoption, Youth without role models

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ADDITIONAL EQUIPPING RESOURCESPRAYER In order for us to love our families, neighbors and cities, we must first draw on the strength and power of the Holy Spirit. As we draw close to God, He will fill us with His peace, joy and assurance. The foundation of our families and cities begins with prayer. For resources on how to pray for your city, visit perimeter.org/coresources.

XPRESS YOUR FAITHXPRESS Your Faith is a method for effectively sharing your faith developed by Randy Pope, lead teaching pastor of Perimeter Church. You will learn the tools of sharing the Gospel with friends and family in a non-threatening and effective way. Participants find it easy to learn and apply to everyday situations. For more information visit perimeter.org/xpress

DISCOVER UThe Bible says that you are a masterpiece of God, uniquely and wonderfully made, and that He has given each of us spiritual gifts, abilities, talents, and experiences woven together for a greater purpose and role as His children in this world.

If you are interested in discovering what this might look like in your life and family, take a Discover U class. This two week class will be insightful, interactive, and will include an overview of spiritual gifts, and an introduction to developing a life plan. For more information visit perimeter.org/discoveru.

VISIT PERIMETER.ORG/SERVENOW for serving opportunities throughout the year.

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