A NOTE FROM TEDDY
DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE
During one of our gatherings with Allen Hilton, he had us sit with a partner and let us each talk to the other for 12 minutes without the person responding. I sat with my partner, someone I have spoken to many times and someone whom I would have said I know. After just 12 minutes, I realized there was so much about them that I did not know. I feel like after those 12 minutes, I know them so much better than before. And from this knowing them, I feel my care for them has grown as well.
This was exciting at first, until I realized that this might mean the same is true for everyone in the congregation. Sure, maybe I know the basics, but do I really know you? What makes you tick? Why are you here in Georgia? Why are you a person of faith? What kind of music do you like? For many of you, I’m sad to admit I cannot answer these questions. So, let’s chat.
I am going to do my best to be at the church and available to talk on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 2:00 and on Fridays from 10:00 – 2:00. We can use that time for any variety of things. We can pray together, talk in the sanctuary together, go for a walk around the neighborhood; whatever you would like. Besides listening, I have training in dream interpretation (it’s probably different than you think), spiritual coaching, and crisis ministry. I am happy to use our time together any way you see fit. Mainly, I just want to know you better.
I would love to chat with each of you. Please feel free to email or call my cell to set up a time we can get to know each other. If Tuesdays or Fridays do not work for you, let’s arrange a different time. Any way we can make it happen, let’s chat.
Teddy
706-973-7607
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Generous
A Sermon Series on Stewardship
Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts... Acts 2:46
Generosity. It comes in many forms. Among friends. Among strangers. In gifts large. In gifts small. From those who want to be known. From those who wish to remain anonymous. To maintain something ongoing. To build something new. There are numerous ways to be generous. As people of faith, we are called to discern how God might be calling us, both as individuals and as a community of faith, to share our gifts generously with the world.
September 26, 2021
Gratitude
Luke 17:11-19
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
October 3, 2021
Laity Sunday
Generosity
Acts 2:43-47
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To view the service this Sunday on our YouTube page, click here.
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NOTE: Stewardship packets will be available beginning October 3rd. We ask that you stop by and pick up your family's envelope if you are present at church. This will also help alleviate mailing costs. Thank you! |
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By now you should have received an email from our new Breeze Church Management System announcing Phase 2 of our rollout! We are asking members to update their profiles to include those areas of interest so we can stay even more connected.
Also, Breeze replaced our old, antiquated software that tracked your contributions. Just so you are aware only YOU and SSCC's Bookkeeper (who enters the information) have access to your family's giving information. This is a great way for you to have year round access to your this information.
If you have any questions regarding Breeze from signing up to using any features, please don't hesitate to call Amy at the church office, 404.256.2582.
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SSCC YOUTH
You can click on the button below to view our schedule for the Fall. If you'd like to make dinner for the youth group, we'd love to have you! Reach out to Bryant at youth@sandyspringscc.org for more details and to sign up!
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
SHARON HANNA NICKELSON
There will be a private Celebration of Life for Sharon Hanna held on October 2, 2021. If you would like to send cards, Steve Nickelson's address is 2503 Shady Grove Rd., Carrollton, GA 30116. If you would like to reach out to Kelly Hanna, you can send cards to her address at 4 Stuyvesant Oval Apt. 4H New York, NY 10009. Those attending are welcome to park at the church and carpool from there at 3:30 pm. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
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NEWSLETTER "NEWS"
Starting this week, SSCC's "This Week" newsletter will go out via email on Friday mornings. With all of the planning and preparation for Sunday that the staff and volunteers do on Thursdays, this will just give them some extra time that day.
If you have anything that needs to be put in the newsletter, or if you need to update an article, you will now have until noon on Thursdays to submit it. If you have any questions, or have something to submit, please email amy@sandyspringscc.org. |
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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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TALENT SHOW DEADLINE - OCT. 1
Almost as important as the date of the Talent Show, Oct. 16th, is the date by which you need to commit. That date is October 1st. Please let Janis Hill know what you plan to sing, do, or act, etc. by October 1st. IF it doesn’t have a name, please give it a name. IF you need a track for your song or someone to accompany you Ella also needs to know by October 1st. If you need any type of support, our team is ready to make YOU a Star, but we need to know how we can help by October 1st.
If you haven’t offered to perform or to volunteer a service, there are other ways you might support this evening of fun and fund-raising. We will be selling refreshments. If you are willing to bake and donate a pie, send Janis an email (janishill@comcast.net) We also could use a server or two. Most of all we need you to come and bring your family and friends, bid on our goodies, watch our talent, and enjoy a fun evening. This will be fun evening for you and good for the Campbell-Stone Chaplaincy fund which will benefit from all profits. Thank You!
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Please help the world be at peace.
Robyn Hicks requests prayers for the Pro family as their daughter, Makayla, passed away.
Also, Robyn asks that we pray for the family of her former client, Gene Kelle, who passed away. Especially prayers for his wife, Janice.
Please pray for Helena Jenkins, Allen McCahren's half-sister, whose surgery was delayed due to Covid.
Prayers are requested 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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CAC CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
The orange and purple food barrels in the lobby are here 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, protein drinks, cereals and oatmeal, condiments, cooking oils, regular & decaf instant coffees, rice, sugar, and salt.
NEW! The CAC is also in need of volunteers to work at the Dunwoody Food Pantry (near the Georgetown Shopping Center in Dunwoody) on Thursdays from 9 am to 1 pm. The Dunwoody Food Pantry is a smaller location with lower volume than the main Food Pantry at 8607 Roswell Road. So, this opportunity would be much more low key. If interested please contact Nolan at volunteer@ourcac.org or nolanfeintuch@ourcac.org.
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MUST MINISTRIES: MUST is always in need of food, clothing and hygiene products. Their most pressing hygiene product needs are travel-size shampoo and conditioner bottles. We have a bin in our Lobby near the Outreach board for you to drop off items. Our Outreach team will handle getting the items to MUST.
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.
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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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays will be here soon and Outreach will be organizing efforts for SSCC to make a difference in our community through several service organizations. More information will be shared in the coming weeks about how you might:
- Provide holiday baskets
- Donate toys, food, and more
- Donate some of your time
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PATHFINDERS CLASS
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 discussing the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation – the letters to the seven churches.
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On Sunday, October 3rd join the Pathfinders as we explore an historical view of the impact that women have had on the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). You'll learn about some specific heroes and the impact they have made on your denomination and our mission efforts. Teresa Bensch will be leading the lesson as part of her studies at Lexington Theological Seminary.
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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.
We look forward to you joining us whether or not you've actually read the book yourself!
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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Madelyn Rathinam Sept. 25
Jenna Hicks Sept. 26
Beverly Mitchell Sept. 26
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Teresa Bensch Sept. 27
Becky Chimera Sept. 29
Sid Elliott Sept. 29
Marilyn Torbert Sept. 29
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