A NOTE FROM NATHAN AND KATHY
Greetings SSCC Family and Friends,
We are excited to invite you to worship, this Sunday, August 29th, for the first annual TDS Sunday at Sandy Springs Christian Church. The idea for this celebratory occasion originated in conversation at a Day School Task Force meeting last year. The Task Force was charged with helping build the relationship between the school and the church and creating a new governance structure. TDS Sunday is one way, among others, that we hope to highlight the ministry of The Day School regularly, while simultaneously fostering the relationship between TDS families, teachers, staff and the people of Sandy Springs Christian Church.
Worship will include voices from the current Day School Advisory Council, which is comprised of both members of SSCC and TDS. Kathy Gregory, the Director of TDS, will offer a word of greeting and talk briefly about plans for the coming school year. There will be a special blessing for TDS families, teachers and staff. The SSCC kids will offer worship through song. Pastor Nathan’s message is entitled, “Whoever Welcomes a Child,” based on Jesus’ words found in Mark 9:30-37. Following worship, there will be a cookies and punch reception in the Whitmire Pavilion, provided by the Care and Connect committee, for all of us to get to know one another better.
We know this is a busy time of year, but we hope that you will make a special effort to be in worship this Sunday, at 10:15 AM, for this exciting worship experience. It has certainly been a challenging year for TDS/SSCC. Let’s come together and celebrate how God has brought us through this time and pray for the future of our shared ministry. We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
Peace,
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown, Senior Minister
Kathy Gregory, TDS Director
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1st ANNUAL TDS SUNDAY
This Sunday, August 29th we are going to have our first annual TDS Sunday in order to bless the families, teachers and staff connected to The Day School, as they begin a new school year. Several TDS folks will be involved in worship that day, including our Director, Kathy Gregory. There will be a cookie and punch reception in the gathering area following worship for us to welcome TDS families and get to know them. We hope you will make special plans to be in worship for our 1st Annual TDS Sunday!
August 29, 2021
Whoever Welcomes a Child
Mark 9:30-37
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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To view the service this Sunday on our YouTube page, click here.
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MUST MINISTRIES IMMEDIATE NEEDS
The most pressing hygiene product needs are travel-size shampoo and conditioner bottles. We will have a bin on the Outreach cabinet in our welcome area for you to drop off. The Outreach team will handle getting the items to MUST.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
In August, we began having a worship leader for our service each week. The worship leader leads a call to worship, reads scripture, offers the call to giving and welcomes visitors. All the words are scripted for you, so there is nothing to prepare. We just need individuals willing to serve as worship leaders each week. Having one worship leader each week will help the staff plan worship, give uniformity to the worship experience and give individuals who enjoy leading worship the opportunity to sign up well in advance. If you'd like to sign up to be a worship leader, please click on the link below. You may sign up for a maximum of two Sundays, for now. Those who enjoy leading communion, offering pastoral prayers and preaching will continue to be recruited as they have been. If you have any questions, please reach out to the chair of Worship, Arts and Education, Stuart Michels, or Pastor Nathan.
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THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT?
Did you know you can download the Breeze app onto your phone and access SSCC Member Directory information right at your fingertips? You can download the app from the app store (for iphones and ipads) by CLICKING HERE. Please call the church office if you have any questions. |
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CAC CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
The orange and purple food barrels in the lobby are ready to hold your food donations for the CAC. Standard sized items are preferred as large, economy sized items are hard not easy to distribute or pack.
These are the most needed items:
Spaghetti sauce, Canned meats, Ensure protein drinks, Cereals and oatmeal, Condiments, Cooking oils, Regular & decaf instant coffees, Rice, Sugar, and Salt.
Thrift Store: A Note from Debbie Olson,
"Hi Everyone. Time to schedule September! We’re entering our busy season... We’ll need extra hands on Monday, Sept 13, our re-set day so please let me know if you’ll be coming. It’s fun to be part of the transformation from summer to fall! And because of the $1 sale, clothes will NOT be on sale on Fabulous Friday in September.
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MUST MINISTRIES: MUST is always in need of food, clothing and hygiene products. If you would like to donate and drop off items at MUST Ministries please CLICK HERE to access a flyer that outlines the most needed food items. The Marietta Donation Center address is 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta, 30066. Or, you can purchase much-needed food items from their Amazon.com wish list and they will be shipped straight to the Donation Center.
Their most pressing hygiene product needs are travel-size shampoo and conditioner bottles. SSCC will have a bin in our welcome area for you to drop off. Our Outreach team will handle getting the items to MUST.
Finally, please start purchasing new toys for their upcoming Christmas Toy Drive. SSCC will be collecting toys (ages 0 to 18) during the month of November. More information will be forthcoming.
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PATHFINDERS CLASS - UPDATE!
Whether you have questions, answers, both, or neither you can expect wide-ranging information, discussion, and support in the Path Finders’ class. Your ideas, experiences, and knowledge are all welcome. And, if you feel that you don’t have any ideas, experiences, or knowledge you’ll find more than you can imagine as part of this community. Check out our topic each week in the newsletter and plan to join us.
Join John Mills and the Pathfinders in person every Sunday morning in Common Ground at 9:00 am. We are conducting class in person only. No Zoom. This week we will be discussing the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation – the letters to the seven churches. For more information please contact John Mills.
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MODERN DISCIPLES
Our name, Modern Disciples, accurately reflects our mission to strive to live Christ-centered lives in this ever-changing modern world. We welcome you to visit our class no matter your age, your marital status or family make-up. If you are seeking to grow in your walk with Christ in a fun, casual setting, please consider joining us.
We meet in the Conference Room each Sunday at 9:00 AM and use video series, book discussions and service projects to grow spiritually, connect with one another and to serve others.
On August 8th, we started a new study called, "The Difficult Words of Jesus," based on the new book by Dr. Amy Jill Levine. You can learn more about the study by clicking the button below.
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KID'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Every Sunday at 9:00 am, kids age Preschool - 2nd grade will meet in the Leslie Classroom upstairs. Kids ages 3rd through 5th grade will meet downstairs in room 120.
They follow a new "Whirl" curriculum which includes games, lessons, arts and crafts and Bible study. The kids will have fun and learn all at the same time.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers are requested for our US troops, stranded American citizens and the people of Afghanistan, for those affected by the floods and rain in Tennessee and New York, and for those who were affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
Please pray for our members and their families who serve as first responders and health care workers: Katie Gibson, Tracey McCluskey, Dr. Vijay Rathinam, Robyn Hicks and Pete French. Also those serving in the military: Michelle Brown (Navy), daughter of Cindy and Pete Brown. Tyler Brown (Army), son of Tami and Stephen Brown. Jared Mills (Army), son/stepson of John and Floy Mills. Rachel Robeck (Navy), daughter of John and Mary Robeck. Jamie Price Smith (Air Force), Dalton Brown (Army) and Caleb (Marines), granddaughter, grandson and great grandson of Barb Duren. Chaplain Kevin Mooney (Navy), Linda Whitmire's grand-daughter, Hayleigh Whitmire (Army) and Kathy Woodworth's step grandson Parker Mansel (Marines). If we are missing someone, please let us know so that we can include their name in our weekly prayers.
If you have any prayer requests or would like to reach out to Teddy Ivey, our Director of Congregational Care, please email him at Teddy@sandyspringscc.org.
JOIN SSCC!
You can join SSCC by a simple affirmation of faith! If you are attending virtually, just let us know you would like to join!
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WE ARE HAVING A TALENT SHOW!
Saturday, October 16th @ 5:00 PM
“Talent? Great idea, but I don’t sing, I can’t play an instrument...Wish I could help you but, sorry, you really don’t want me!” Yes, we do want YOU! and we are issuing a challenge in support of a great cause: the Chaplaincy program at Campbell-Stone! So, think outside the music-box, think fun, think creatively. Think “nothing ventured, nothing gained!“
Then, think not only of “performance” talents but also about “services” you could perform: dog-sitting, car-washing, cooking, photography, knitting. Chances are, all of us can contribute an infinite number of services...after all we live in a service economy—your talent may be how you make a living or something you do for fun or extra income.
This Talent Show will be a lot like Talent Shows you may have participated in or been an audience for in the past— with one exception. This show will also include an auction of services! An auction is a performance in and of itself, right?
We all know the more you put into something the more you get out of it! This is an opportunity for some lasting dividends in fun, friendship (do something with a friend or a group), and relaxation! AND you have time (two months) to figure out how YOU can make a contribution!
Thank you! We are counting on YOU! It will only be as fun and financially successful as we make it. So assignments one and two: Reserve the date and time: October 16th at 5:00 pm then think creatively “How can I contribute?” Contact Janis Hill for more information via email: janishill@comcast.net.
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Maggie Driemeyer Aug. 26
Sheri Mason Aug. 27
Courtney Strickland Aug. 28
Jay Donnelly Aug. 30
Milton Hill Sept. 04
Asher Rathinam Sept. 04
Laura Wright Sept. 06
Ben Gibson Sept. 08
Trenton Brown Sept. 09
Floy Mills Sept. 09
Kenneth Strahm Sept. 09
Megan Kahrs Sept. 10
John Robeck Sept. 10
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Victoria Smith Sept. 10
Kelley Rathinam Sept. 13
Tim Dyke Sept. 15
Kate Lee Sept. 21
Katie Gibson Sept. 22
Madelyn Rathinam Sept. 25
Jenna Hicks Sept. 26
Beverly Mitchell Sept. 26
Teresa Bensch Sept. 27
Becky Chimera Sept. 29
Sid Elliott Sept. 29
Marilyn Torbert Sept. 29
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