A NOTE FROM TEDDY

To be honest, I am overwhelmed and do not know what to say. I first began to explore a potential call to ministry over ten years ago. The one thing I can promise you all is that ten years ago I never imagined I would be where I am today. Very few people have been present with me for the entire journey, and one day I would love to share it with you all, but it has not been easy. However, overall the story is one of God’s never ending love and one that leads to absolute Joy.

I cannot begin to say thank you enough to everyone at SSCC. You all have been so kind to me and my family. You have supported us through joys and illness, you have loved us constantly, you have lovingly disagreed with us, you have challenged us, and you have let us join you in your joys and darker times. The only thing I can do to attempt to repay the smallest amount is to try to do the same for you. To the community of SSCC, I promise to support you through joys and illness, love you constantly, lovingly disagree with you, challenge you, and let you join me in my joys and darker times.

May God continue to bless this community and our journey together. To those who can attend my ordination service Sunday at 3:00, may we experience a worshipful and joyful time together. To those who cannot attend, I will still feel your presence, because it has already been with me for years. I truly feel this community has just scratched the surface of what is possible in our walk with Christ. In the now famous words of John Mills, God loves you, and I love you too.

Teddy

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15th

WILL BE FROM 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

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THIS SUNDAY

“I Never Said That”

                                              -Jesus 

Bumper stick theology is everywhere. Thus, it’s easy to fall back on it when times get tough. We have all found ourselves using it at one time or another. “Everything happens for a reason.” “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.” “Heaven just needed another angel.” The problem is that most of these cliché’s Jesus never used, nor can they be found in the Bible. So, what did Jesus really say? What can we find in the Bible related to these commonly used phrases, if anything? We will spend the next four weeks in worship exploring these questions, among others, through a sermon series entitled, “I never said that.” - Jesus

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin

Matthew 9:9-13

Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Money is the Root of All Evil

I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19

Mark 10:17-31

Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

A House United

Allen Hilton

Sunday, September 3, 2022

Bryant Gibson

NOTABLE DATES

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRYANT HODGSON

A memorial service will take place at Sandy Springs Christian Church tomorrow, Saturday, August 13th at 2:00 pm. A reception will immediately follow the service, in the Centrum, hosted by the family and Care and Connect team.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions be made in memory of Bryant Hodgson Jr. to Sandy Springs Christian Church. For more information, click on the link below to read Bryant's obituary from the AJC. Please continue to keep the Hodgson family in your prayers during this time.

TOWN HALL MEETING

This Sunday, August 14th, we will have our quarterly Town Hall meeting. The meeting will take place in the sanctuary following service. We will be updating you on several things happening within the life of the church. Childcare will be provided during the meeting, for those who wish to utilize it. We expect our time together will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes. We hope you can be part of this time together to learn more about the ministry of SSCC!

JOIN US FOR TEDDY IVEY'S ORDINATION SERVICE

THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th.

INTERNATIONAL DINING

Our August International Dining event is now scheduled. On Monday, August 15, we will dine at So Kong Dong, 5280 Buford Hwy, Doraville at 7 PM. Please advise if you plan on joining us, so we may provide seating together. Their menu offers a variety of beef, seafood, pork, and tofu dishes. This is the first time we have visited a Korean restaurant recently. It is quite good.

Contact: Milt - milthill@comcast.net - 770/241-6435

A HOUSE UNITED WEEKEND

Join us August 27 and 28 as we welcome Allen Hilton back to SSCC.

More details will be sent out in an eblast next week. We hope to see you there!

SSCC ALL-CHURCH WORK DAY

All hands on deck! We are planning a work day at SSCC on Saturday, September 10th starting at a light continental breakfast at 8:30 am. We will be doing some grounds work, organizing, and also cleaning the kitchen. More details to come. 

DISCIPLES WOMEN'S RETREAT

Georgia Disciples Women are invited to gather in person for a fall retreat on September 23-25, 2022 at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA. In this beautiful seaside retreat setting, Disciples women will gather for fellowship, worship, learning, and service, guided by the theme “Let’s Fish or Cut Bait!” Keynoter Rev. Nancy Oliver will lead us through a creative exploration of the focus scriptures, Matthew 4:18-20 and John 21:1-14. Jesus called us to fish — for people! You will not want to miss these fishing lessons! Learn more and register here. Deadline is September 9th!

SSCC NOTABLES

WEEK OF COMPASSION - FLOOD VICTIMS

Many of you have asked about how we might respond to those impacted by the flooding in Kentucky and throughout the Southeast recently. We have contacted Week of Compassion, the disaster relief arm of our denomination, to inquire about ways we might respond. Because the recovery efforts are so early, the best means to assist flood victims is by making financial contributions to Week of Compassion directly either online, or by mail to Week of Compassion, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis IN 46206. You can designate your gifts specifically to those impacted by the flood. There will likely be other ways to respond as the recovery efforts continue. Thank you for your care, compassion and generosity.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY!

• With rising food and fuel costs many families and individuals are struggling to make ends meet. Supplies are running low on food pantry shelves. Please bring items listed below for food collection barrels in the church lobby. No glass, please! Urgently needed: Pasta, Sauces, Dry Grains (Beans, Lentils and Rice), Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna and Chicken, Baby Food and Diapers sizes 0, 1, 5, 6.

• Our 3rd Saturday at CAC Food Pantry and Thrift Store is Saturday, August 20 at 8607 Roswell Road. Please click the link below to sign up:

CAC Needs Volunteers

If you have computer skills, office experience or just want to help, volunteers are needed in the Career Center; as client interviewers; Food Pantry volunteers and Upscale Thrift volunteers. Find more here: CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

MEET DEBORAH JACKSON

New in Accounting

Deborah is new to SSCC's staff and has replaced Gini Seely in the role of Financial Controller here. You will get to meet her when she joins us for service on August 14th.

She is a native Atlantan, born in Duluth, graduating Chamblee High School and College at Georgia State University. She has been in public accounting for over forty years, and recently retired from a CPA firm in Sandy Springs after a sixteen year tenure. During those 40 years she had her own firm for 14 years but now works part time. I am very proud to be in service to your Church in my new role. 

She has one son, two wonderful grandchildren, and is looking forward to a great grandchild soon. She has resided at her home in Johns Creek for the past twenty years and hopes to live out her life there.  

Please feel free to contact her by email, payables@sandyspringscc.org, or through the Church telephone number. She is generally at the Church on Mondays or Tuesdays, and works from home otherwise. She is checking emails daily, and will respond as soon as possible.

SSCC'S NEW WEBSITE!

Click below to access the new website! Enjoy!

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS UPDATES

UPDATE!

This week we will deep dive into "The Older Son" or Part 2 of the Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. If you have picked up and read the book, great! If not, Casey Evans will read summaries to help frame the class discussion will still be very meaningful for you. 

CURRENT STUDY

Join the Pathfinders in Common Ground at 9:00 am. They are currently discussing the book, "How to Read the Bible" by Rob Bell.

A THANK YOU AND PRAYER REQUESTS

Alice Villa would like to thank you all for all your concerns and prayers, she is doing well now.

Continued prayers for Jeff Moore's sister, Amy, and brother-in-law, Scott, both having serious medical issues.

Continued prayers for healing and recovery for Phillip McCollough, and for Cindi as she cares for him.

Prayers are requested for our members and their families who serve as first responders or health care workers: Katie Gibson, Tracey McCluskey, Dr. Vijay Rathinam, and Robyn Hicks. Also those serving in the military: 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), and Linda Whitmire's grand-daughter, Hayleigh Whitmire (Army). 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 joys to share, please contact Teddy Ivey, Director of Congregational Care via email: Teddy@sandyspringscc.org.

Amy Frost August 15

Zachary Chimera August 16

Benay Gunby August 16

Aubrey Norman August 16

Jim Ruehman August 16

Andy Torbert August 19

Kimberly French August 23

Suzanne Ruehman August 23

Brooks Torbert August 24

Lisa Berger-Gilmore August 25 Maggie Driemeyer August 26 Courtney Strickland August 28

Jay Donnelly August 30