Teddy has a Bachelors in Child and Family Development from UGA (’07). He spent 9 years in environmental education, two in higher education. Previously, he served as a youth minister and campus missioner. Currently, he is finishing up his M.Div, with a certificate in pastoral care, from the McAfee School of Theology. Teddy enjoys standup comedy (watching, not performing) and Braves baseball. Teddy will begin in his role on April 16^th. Make sure and reach out to Teddy and give him a warm welcome to the SSCC staff!

When I worked in education, I rarely got sick…until the end of the semester. At this point, it felt like my body was able to relax enough to let in any germs it was busy fighting during the hectic part of my schedule. I wonder if this is one of the reasons why church attendance always drops a bit the Sunday after Easter. The buildup has been intense, especially in 2021. The struggle of Lent is real and may have taken quite a toll. Not to mention the anxiety that builds as we so desire to get back to normal and can see a light at the end of the tunnel but aren’t quite there yet. As a result, I suspect on the morning of April 11th we will all want to just collapse and stay in bed. If you need to do that this year, please do. However, I encourage you to keep in mind that on the church calendar, this week is labeled as the 2^nd Sunday of Easter, not the first Sunday after Easter. There is still much to learn from our risen Savior before Jesus ascends to heaven. I hope you will take time to either join us in person or watch the service online after your rest if needed.

Beginning on April 16^th, I will start as the Director of Congregational Care at SSCC. My family and I are very excited about this new role and the work to be done. As I told someone recently, I suppose this means I will need to start answering my phone even when I don’t recognize the number. While I will as a result hear a lot about my car’s expired warranty, I also want you to know that when you need to speak, we will be ready to listen. Congregational Care also means more to me than times of crisis. It is a relationship built throughout the ups and downs of life and I would love to know you in them all. Please let me know about basketball games, community theatre or high school theatre productions, or new and exciting opportunities in any part of your life. We want to celebrate and experience each moment with you and your families. What a joy and opportunity God has given us in this way. If you ever want to contact me, you can email me at Teddy@sandyspringscc.org or call my cell at 706-973-7607. Happy Easter to you all!

To view the service this Sunday on our YouTube page, click here.

To view the scripture for this Sunday, click here.

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A sincere thanks to all of you who helped the Easter Bunny gather eggs for our fantastic Egg Hunt last Sunday. It was exciting to see the kids back in action, and no basket left empty.

Members Chris and Scott Dalton are thrilled to announce the birth of their grandson, Thomas Buchanan Dalton, born March 22! Thomas is the son of Stuart and Kate Dalton, their son and daughter-in-law.

Join us for a special golf tournament on May 5 to support the construction of Community Assistance Center’s new branch office in Sandy Springs! The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGCGA) Young Leadership Program’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic will take place at two golf clubs in Peachtree City. This year, 100% of proceeds will be used on YLP’s interior build-out CAC’s new branch office in south Sandy Springs on Northwood Drive! Registration information is available on CAC’s website at www.ourcac.org.

Pease CLICK HERE for updated information from the CAC regarding:

FOOD INSECURITY: If you or someone you know in our church community is facing food insecurity because of a decrease or loss in income, please privately contact Jenna Hicks so that we can provide assistance to keep their pantry full. Email jennakhicks@gmail.com or call 404-441-1668. 

MUST MINISTIRES: If you would like to donate and drop off items please CLICK HERE to access a flyer that outlines the most needed items. Monetary donations are very much needed and can be done so online via their website, or send a check in the mail to MUST Ministries, P.O. Box 1717, Marietta, GA 30061.If you have questions please contact Cathy Cortright at cortright13@gmail.com.

SSCC has subscribed to zoom for anyone who might need it to virtually meet using a video conference method. Only one group can use our account at a time. If you would like your group to use zoom to virtually meet, please contact Amy Frost via email (amy@sandyspringscc.org) to schedule your group on the calendar. We can help you learn how to send an invite to your group.