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A NOTE FROM BRYANT
Happy Halloween!
It's hard to believe we are almost into November...the holiday season has arrived! We are excited to get it started this Sunday with our annual Trunk n' Treat event. If you've already volunteered to bring a trunk, thank you! We could use a few more trunk decorators though. We are at 15 and I'd love it if we could at least get to 20 by Sunday. It's easy, I promise. 3 Simple Steps-
1. Throw some Halloween decorations in your trunk
2. Buy a bag of candy
3. Pop open that trunk on Sunday
It's as easy as that. Email me at youth@sandyspringscc.org if you'd like to decorate a trunk (or just show up!). Check below for more details on the event and how you can help with our service project that our children will be organizing before we trunk n' treat. We hope to see you Sunday for a great day!
Bryant
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SSCC's 14th ANNUAL TRUNK -N- TREAT (Includes a Service Project, SEE BELOW)
THIS Sunday, October 30th from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. We encourage you and your kids to wear your Halloween costumes to church that morning!
We will have a service project in Dunlap Hall for kids to participate in, as well as a light lunch for them following service. During this time, we invite those of you who will be decorating and setting up your trunks to do so. We need "trunkers" though! If you would like to volunteer to provide a trunk, you can email Bryant at youth@sandyspringscc.org, or sign up at the church anytime.
The children will head to the parking lot after the service project (around noon) to Trunk n Treat!
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CARE PACKAGES FOR OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
During our Trunk n Treat event this Sunday, October 30th, our children will assemble care packages for our college kids. We need your help to stock those packages! We are asking you to bring 20 items (all the same) to church. You can drop them by Bryant's office anytime up until October 30th!
This can include candy, snacks, school supplies (pens, post-its, etc.), notecards, comfort items. You can find some great ideas here, but remember small items are best (and not expensive!).
Thank you for supporting our college kids!!
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THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT 2:00 PM TOMORROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH.
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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We have always assumed that Zacchaeus is the "wee little man." However, the Greek is not clear to whom the "short" is referring? What if Jesus is the short one? Would that matter? Come find out in worship this week! | |
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Short Man Syndrome
Luke 19:1-10
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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COMMUNITY WIDE SUNDAY SCHOOL | |
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During the last year we have lost a number of SSCC saints. In the midst of this, we heard many families say, "I wish I had known..." or "I had no idea that..." Navigating the complexities of death, dying and celebrating a life can be challenging. Being prepared helps significantly.
On Sunday, October 23rd, we began a four-week community-wide Sunday School class. The class takes place at 9:00 AM in Dunlap Hall on Sunday mornings. We will explore how to navigate this time of life. Mark your calendars now and plan to join Pastor Nathan and others as we prepare to honor and celebrate our Saints on All Saints Sunday.
October 30 - Getting Your Affairs in Order: Wills, Advance Directives, POA’s, etc. (John Mills)
November 6 – Preparing for the End: Navigating health care, hospitals and hospice care (Rev. Angi Brown)
November 13 – For All the Saints: Celebrating the Life of Your Loved One (Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown)
Please note: if you miss a session, you may find it HERE on our Youtube page.
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER
As if there are not enough activities for SSCC at this time of year, we have another one or two for you. On Nov. 6 and 13, immediately following the worship service, a sale for raising funds for scholarship will be in the Centrum. We will have recipe books containing delicious concoctions
from SSCC ladies, angel wing begonia plants (and directions for growing them) and books from the church library. Concerning the books, we have discovered that excellent readings have been kindly and graciously donated to the church library but have not circulated as good books should. So we have taken many of those and placed them for sale for scholarship.
(So if you are the donator and want your book returned to you rather than being sold, please let us know as soon as you can. Otherwise, it may be sold.) We thank you for your many contributions of outstanding literature and for supporting the SCCC Scholarship.
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DISCIPLES REGIONALY ASSEMBLY
The Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Georgia is meeting Nov. 11-12, 2022 in Athens, GA and it promises to be a great weekend of learning, worship, and reconnecting around the theme of "RE-CHURCH: RE-CAST YOUR NET" from John 21. Pastor Nathan is leading Bible Study on Saturday morning.
Registration is online now, deadline is November 5th. Go to www.gadisciples.org/regional-assembly to learn more and register.
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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Sunday, November 13th, we will observe All Saints Sunday. This is our annual recognition of those members of our congregation who have died in the past year. We want to remember the deceased and the many ways in which they touched our lives.
Our records indicate that we will read the following members'/Saints' names during the service this year: Richard Allen, Barbara Duren, Pat Emerson, Bryant Hodgson, Walt Michels and Frances (Bunny) Steinmetz. However, we want to make sure that we do not omit someone’s name who should be mentioned. Please leave a message at the church or email Amy Frost at amy@sandyspringscc.org.
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VISITOR LUNCH
If you have been visiting Sandy Springs Christian Church we hope that you have found your time with us meaningful and that you are beginning to feel a sense of belonging. Our Care and Connect team will host a special “Intro to Sandy Springs Christian Church” luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 13th, following worship.
This is an opportunity to learn more about the ministry of Sandy Springs Christian Church, to meet some of our leadership and to ask any questions you might have. The luncheon will be relaxed and informal. If you are considering church membership, want to become more involved, or are simply interested in learning more about SSCC, this is a great opportunity.
Boxed lunches will be provided at no cost to your family. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Janis Hill at janishill@comcast.net.
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SAVE THE DATE!
This year's annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 17th, at 7 PM, at Temple Kol Emeth, located at 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta - 30062. The theme is "Finding Common Ground". The celebration will be both entertaining and inspirational.
SSCC is one of approximately 20 faith organizations participating. In addition to encouraging our members and their families and friends to attend, we have been asked to provide several ushers and choir members, as well as some refreshments typical of our own celebrations (for the reception afterwards).
For more information, CLICK HERE to view the flyer, or to volunteer, contact Mary Robeck, at jmrobeckga@aol.com or 404-849-0727, or Owen Janeway, at owenjaneway@bellsouth.net.
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SANDWICH MAKING - THANK YOU!
SSCC members and friends are the best! A record number of volunteers gathered to prepare sandwiches for The Sandwich Project. Thanks to everyone we assembled a record number of sandwiches - 338! They were so excited when we delivered the sandwiches AND 300 granola bars AND 100 lbs. of apples. These will be distributed by The Sandwich Project to those suffering from food insecurity. You can check out their Facebook page HERE.
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LET'S SUPPORT OUR YOUTH!
The YAC (Youth Activities Council) is made up of high schoolers from the Region which includes SSCC's own Frances Grant, William Cox, Thomas Grant, Ainsley Crutchfield, Josh Wagner, Natalie Jurado, Zach Chimera and Perry Westbrook. You can support them by purchasing a t-shirt. Please contact Caroline Grant via email to order at (carolinehubbs@hotmail.com) or let her know at church. The shirts are peach color with the disciples logo on front and back, and will be available in early November for $25. You can pick them up at church and pay then.
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PRAYER REQUESTS AND THANKS | |
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From Dottie Gill, "GOD IS GOOD. I arrived for my biopsy at the imaging center, on Tuesday and they told me I did not need it. Upon getting a previous mammogram from 4 years ago they found that I have had these lumps for a number of years, and they have not changed from 4 years ago so they are not cancer. YIPPEE!!! Thanks for all those who prayed and cared, this has not been a fun fall. 25 days of Covid and finding a lump on my breast was very stressful. God was good to me and saw me through this stressful time. Thank you to all my friends for loving me and praying for me."
Fran Michels writes, "Dear Church Family, My 1938 processor sometimes stalls, and I just realized that I haven't said a group 'thank you' to all of you for the myriad of ways that you shared in our sadness and celebration of Walt's passing. Please know that all of your expressions both warmed our hearts and gave us strength to keep living life.In heartfelt gratitude to each of you." ~ The Michels Family
Tim Helton asks for prayers please for Juevnal Maldonado, who on Sept 8th was working on his next door neighbor's gutters at about 40-50 ft. He fell from the ladder fracturing his spine (neck) and was in the ICU at N. Fulton until recently. He is on a ventilator and paralyzed from the neck down. Juevnal has no health insurance and has 2 young children and several older children. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help him and his family.
Continued prayers for Scott and Amy Nesbit who both face serious health challenges.
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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. 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, Minister of Congregational Care via email: Teddy@sandyspringscc.org.
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Bert Blackburn October 31
Linda Davis-Rolen October 31
Ralph* Bowlin November 01 William Yarber November 01 Sonia Bratten November 03 Marion Brown November 05
Bill Bradford November 06
Robyn Hicks November 12 Joanne Burgess November 16
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Dan McBride November 18
Mary Robeck November 18
Clinton Campbell November 19
Leslie Lady November 19
Hannah Yarber November 19
Stuart Michels November 23
Allen McCahren November 24
Rusty Grant November 26
Mandy Mooney November 26
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