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A NOTE FROM NATHAN
AND KATHY
Greetings SSCC/TDS Family and Friends,
This Sunday, September 11th, is our second annual TDS Sunday at Sandy Springs Christian Church. As a new school year begins, we look forward to welcoming and blessing the children, their families, and the TDS staff. This is a special time to celebrate and highlight our shared ministry in the community.
Worship will include voices from The 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. Additionally, Rev. Linda Whitmire will share information about a newly established scholarship fund for TDS.
Pastor Nathan’s message is entitled, “Out of the Mouths of Babes,” based on Mark 5:21-24, 35-43. Following worship, there will be a cookies and punch reception in the Centrum, provided by The Day School Advisory Council. We hope you will stick around after worship for a time of fellowship.
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. Let’s come together and thank God for bringing us through these last couple of years, while simultaneously praying 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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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE
If you have something for publishing in the newsletter next week, please submit it via email to: amy@sandyspringscc.org
by noon on Thursdays.
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TDS SUNDAY
September 11, 2022
Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown
Join us for a special service honoring and blessing our
Day School Staff, Parents and Students in the new school year.
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Branching Out
A Sermon Series on Spiritual Growth
After being encouraged for so long to abide at home, we are finally able, once again, to venture out in the world. We’ve been making up for lost time. We’ve been traveling to see people we have missed. We’ve been going on vacations we put off. Once again, we are branching out in many aspects of our lives. Are we doing the same in our spiritual lives? Are we making up for lost time with our communities of faith? Are we letting go of things that are keeping us from a deeper relationship with God and one another? Are we branching out in ministry? During the next three weeks in worship, we will explore what it looks like today for the Church to grow in God’s Spirit, venture out in faith, and stretch toward a life lived in the light.
Sunday, September 18,2022
Abiding in the Vine
John 15:1-8
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, September 24, 2022
Pruning for Fruit
Luke 16:19-31
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Stretching Toward the Light
(World Communion Sunday)
Luke 16:1-13
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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SSCC ALL-CHURCH WORK DAY
All hands on deck! We are planning a work day at SSCC tomorrow, September 10th starting with a light continental breakfast at 8:30 am. We will be doing some grounds work, organizing, and also cleaning the kitchen.
Please sign up (either by the link below, OR the sign up sheets in the lobby) so we know how many to plan for breakfast and snacks. Thank you!
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REMEMBERING BUNNY STEINMETZ
A memorial service will take place at Sandy Springs Christian Church this Saturday, September 10th at 2:00 pm. A reception will immediately follow the service, in the Centrum, hosted by the family and the Care and Connect team.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions be made in Bunny's memory to Sandy Springs Christian Church. For more information, click on the link below to read Bunny's obituary. Please continue to keep the Steinmetz and McCluskey families in your prayers during this time.
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS!
LOCK-IN SATURDAY AND
KICKOFF THIS SUNDAY!
Our Youth Group (Kids grades 6th - 12th) is ramping up activities for the new school year.
Tomorrow Saturday, September 10th, the youth will meet in Dunlap Hall at 6:30 for games, snacks and fun until Sunday morning.
The kickoff Sunday afternoon runs from 4pm - 6:30 pm in Dunlap Hall for youth. We are so excited to begin a new year. This Fall our focus will come from Galatians 3:28 as we will seek to "Welcome All". It will be a great day of fun and fellowship as we get ready for a fantastic year of youth!
If you have a youth, we would love to see you there! Caroline Grant has also made a SignUp Genius to provide meals for the group each week. We would love for you to come feed us one night! The link is below and you can find a date that works for you. It is always a joy to have members come join us for youth group!
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SSCC CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS REVIEW
Please join Pastor Nathan, Rusty Grant and Elizabeth Peterson this Sunday, the 11th, in the Leslie classroom at 9:00 am if you have any questions regarding the proposed changes to SSCC's Constitution and/or by-laws.
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SIGMA DELTA LADIES MEETING
Wednesday, September 14th the Sigma Delta Ladies will meet in Common Ground at 10:30 am, followed by lunch in the Conference Room. Please call Ann Walker if you would like to attend or have any questions at 770.971.9505.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES!
SSCC staffs the CAC every third Saturday. Your next opportunity will be on September 17th. No experience necessary. Contact Cindi McCollough at csbfish@bellsouth.net.
FOOD COLLECTION FOR CAC
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.
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COMMUNITY SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9/18
The COVID Pandemic is an event to be remembered for all the adaptive changes the world has made. Join us for Sunday School at 9:00am on September 18th in Dunlap Hall as Teresa Bensch walks us through the changes that have taken place in churches as a result of the pandemic. Come learn how American Churches have adapted to the changes of the past two years as well as discuss the changes at Sandy Springs Christain Church.
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Please stay after service on Sunday, September 18th, for a brief congregational meeting. We will vote on the changes to our constitution and by-laws, which have previously been sent via e-blast.
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JAM IS BACK FOR KIDS!
We will have our first JAM meeting of the school year on September 18th after worship in Dunlap Hall. All kids ages 3 (preschool)-5th grade are invited to join us as play games, eat lunch and have some fellowship together! Pickup will be at 1:30 on the playground.
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GUEST SPEAKER AND LUNCHEON
On September 25th, following service in Dunlap Hall. The guest speaker is Jennifer Garcia, from Inspiritus. Her presentation will be on how Disciples Churches are helping Afghan and Ukrainian refugees resettle in Atlanta.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
The Future of the Church – and the Church of the Future
The past two-plus years have posed tremendous challenges and change in the life of our churches. Many churches have adopted new strategies for being the church that are here to stay. A panel discussion, held last night, of five pastors from across the Christian Church in Georgia was led by Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown. They explored these questions: 1) What is working at my church? 2) What is the best idea we've implemented in recent years? and 3) What is God calling the church to be and do as we look ahead to the future?
Please click on the button below to listen to the discussion.
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A MESSAGE FROM CAROLYN ALLEN
"Dear SSCC Family:
Dick/Richard and I have always felt overcome with joy by your love, support and overall 'living your faith'. In recent weeks I have been bowled over by all of this and more. My sons and I thank each and every one of you for your thoughtfulness. If I try to individually thank you, I will surely leave out someone. The prayers, phone calls, food, memorial donations, flowers, cards, notes, etc. have lifted us up and will continue to do so for years to come. ~ Carolyn Allen"
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REMEMBERING LOUISE "LOU" MINGUS
This week, we received a call to let the congregation know that, Louise Mingus passed away on Monday, Sept. 5th.
She and her husband Bob were long time members here at SSCC. After Bob passed away, Louise ended up moving in with her daughter, Suzanne and her husband Rick Phillips a few years ago in a suburb of Birmingham, AL. Suzanne and her brother, Robert and sister, Linda Smith have made arrangements for a small graveside service with the family in Alabama tomorrow.
If you would like to send a note, please address it to Suzanne and Rick Phillips, 1009 Vista Circle, Vestavia, AL 35216. Please keep the family in your prayers.
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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!
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UPDATE!
This week we will finish the Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen discussion with a finalé discussion of "The Father"/Part 3. If you have picked up and read the book, great! If not, Casey will read summaries to help frame the class discussion will still be very meaningful for you.
On 9/18/22, we will join Teresa Bensch in Dunlap Hall for her church-wide Sunday School lesson.
See you all around 9:00-9:15 am on Sunday!
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CURRENT STUDY
Opportunity Knocks at House United! If you attended the activities, here’s a short term way to practice what Allen Hilton preaches—looking at a problem from the viewpoint of the “other side.” Another more conservative church’s pastor, you may have heard of him, Andy Stanley, has written a book Not In It To Win It in which he identifies the same issue: division in our churches as well as in our community and nation, which he also finds alarming. Janis Hill will lead the class reviewing Stanley’s book, and finding mutual ground upon which to stand and work on this together.
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Prayers requested for Mary Anne Posey after a recent fall and hip surgery last Friday. She is recovering well and we pray that continues.
Prayers requested for Allen McCharen following a recent fall. He is currently recovering in the hospital and receiving great care from the staff and of course, from Lynn.
Please pray for friends of the McCahrens, Robert and Colleen Foltz, in their trials and tribulations with their home in FL so that it can be repaired quickly after they had a fire.
Fran Michels asks to pray for healing for her niece, Janet, who suffered a light stroke.
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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 Rev. Teddy Ivey, Director of Congregational Care via email: Teddy@sandyspringscc.org.
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Trenton Brown September 09
Floy Mills September 09
Kenneth Strahm September 09
Megan Kahrs September 10
John Robeck September 10
Victoria Smith September 10
Janet Howell September 13
Kelley Rathinam September 13
Tim Dyke September 15
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Kate Lee September 21
Katherine Gibson September 22 Madelyn Rathinam September 25 Jenna Hicks September 26
Beverly Mitchell September 26
Teresa Bensch September 27
Becky Chimera September 29
Sid Elliott September 29
Marilyn Torbert September 29
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