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A NOTE FROM BRYANT
Almost 30 years ago, a friend invited me to come to Epworth by the Sea on St. Simon’s Island. He said they were having a youth retreat with churches from all over Georgia and he thought I might have a good time. I reluctantly said “yes”…after all, I wouldn’t know a single soul there besides him. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I would ever make, and after 30 years, it remains one of my favorite weekends of the year!
I am so excited to take our youth back to Epworth for Regional Youth Assembly at the end of February. It is amazing to see the ways in which the spirit moves and our youth connect with each other and with God. We have over 25 kids going this year! 10 of those youth are on YAC (Youth Activity Council) and have helped to plan the event for the entire group.
We would appreciate your prayers as we prepare to head back for another year, but we could also use your help! This Sunday during the service, we will bless our youth with prayers as they get ready to depart for another wonderful trip. After the service, the youth will gather outside the sanctuary with buckets to collect money to help raise funds for our vans. Stop by after the service and ask them about the upcoming trip and help support this awesome group of youth!
See you in church! Bryant
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Follow
A Sermon Series for the
Season of Epiphany
Follow -- easier said than done. Play the game, “Simon Says,” and you discover even obeying commands can be difficult. We have the best intentions. We want to be faithful. We hope, when called upon, we will, as the disciples did, “drop everything and follow him.” Unfortunately, life gets in the way. The world gets in the way. We get in the way. The result is wandering, more than following. Thus, we are beginning the near year with a series which reflects on those practices that ground us in our faith. Prayer, worship, and service help us keep focused on God and remind us that following Jesus means doing all things in love.
Sunday, February 12, 2023 - Love - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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Transfiguration Sunday, February 19, 2023
"What Practice Doesn't Make"
Luke 6:27-38 - Williams New Testament
Rev. Douglas Ivey
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Lent
Living Dead, Dying for New Life
There are plenty of us “living dead” these days. Just because you have a beating heart, doesn’t mean you are fully alive. Nor does being dead mean that you do not continue to live. Jesus isn’t the kind of physician who deals in worrying about one’s vitals. No, he’s less concerned with survival and more concerned with new life. There is a difference. Throughout Lent, we will explore the stories of those who, through an encounter with Jesus, are transformed from the living dead into those who find new life. Perhaps this Lenten season, their stories might inform our own.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Ash Wednesday
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Living Tempted, Dying for Contentment - Matthew 4:1-11
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Living Christian, Dying for Discipleship - John 3:1-17
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Living Thirsty, Dying for Water - John 4:5-42
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Living Blind, Dying for Sight - John 9:1-41
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Living Bound, Dying for Freedom - John 11:1-45
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, April 2, 2023 (Palm Sunday)
Living Palms, Dying for Passion - Matthew 21:1-11
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, April 9, 2023 (Easter Sunday)
Living Dead, Dying for New Life - Matthew 28:1-10
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AND SUPPER
Join us Wednesday, February22 for a light supper and Ash Wednesday Service. Dinner will be served in Dunlap Hall from 5:30 - 6:15 PM. Worship will take place in the sanctuary at 6:30 PM. If you plan to eat dinner, please sign up in the centrum or by calling the church office, as we need to know how many to plan for.
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LENTEN SUPPER AND STUDY
Wednesdays from March 1 - 30
Join us Wednesday evenings throughout Lent, for a light dinner and study, beginning on March 1st. Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6:15 PM in Dunlap Hall. Pastor Nathan will be leading a study of Kate Bowler's new book, "The Lives We Actually Have," at 6:30 PM, in the Leslie Classroom. Books can be purchased through the church office during the week or on Sunday mornings at the welcome desk. If you plan to eat dinner, please sign up each week in the centrum or by calling the church office, so we know how many to plan for.
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CARE & CONNECT NEEDS YOU!
If you would like to join this amazing group of people, please reach out to Joan Bramblett at joanbramblett@gmail.com. They are responsible for ministry programs that strengthen the SSCC community through invitation, fellowship, support & assistance. They help provide food for various church receptions, making and delivering meals to members in need, and planning church-wide functions.
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DO YOU LIKE TO COOK? OR HELP?
We are looking for folks to provide meals for the youth group Sunday evenings (average 20-25 people). There are several ways you can help. Please sign up by clicking the link below to find a date that works for you. Feel free to contact Caroline with any questions at 404-697-0317.
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FLOWER SIGN UPS!
You can use the sign-up button below to select the Sundays you wish to sponsor and fill in your name, who/what the flowers are for. Then write a check to SSCC any time prior to your date or send the amount through ZELLE to "accounting@sandysppringscc.org". If you have any questions, or want to reserve a date over the phone, just call the church office at 404.256.2582.
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BAPTISM AND BELONGING CLASS
Lent is typically a time of preparation for baptism. In the Disciples tradition, we usually baptize children during the time of 3rd-6th grade. If your child is interested in exploring an Easter Baptism, we hope you'll consider joining us for our Baptism and Belonging class led by Rev. Nathan. Dates for our class will become available as we find a time that works best for the children involved.
This is really just a chance for your child to learn more about baptism. By coming to the class, by no means does that mean your child has to be baptized this year. We really want your child to feel comfortable and understand what it means before making such an important decision. Parents are also welcome to join us for the class. After the class, we can talk more about whether you all are ready for baptism on Easter Sunday. You can email Bryant at youth@sandyspringscc.org for more information or to secure a spot for your child.
Also, in the Disciples of Christ Church, if you haven't been baptized, you are always welcome. If you have questions about baptism. Please contact Rev. Nathan at nathan@sandyspringscc.org or call the church office.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
SSCC will be volunteering at the CAC on the third Saturday, February 18. Volunteers are needed to help in the Food Pantry and Thrift Store located at 8607 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Here's your chance to give just a few hours of your time to help our neighbors in need. No previous experience necessary. Click on the Outreach picture above to sign up.
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CHURCH-WIDE EVENT! SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 5TH
DAWGS VS. FROGS FAMILY FEUD AND SOUP SUNDAY!
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LET THE FUN BEGIN!
Everyone is welcome to join us for Soup Sunday and watch our GA and TCU teams in a "rematch" FAMILY FEUD STYLE! Wear your team colors that day and find out who will end up with bragging rights.
The event is Sunday, March 5 - after Church in Dunlap Hall. If you plan to attend, we are asking for you to sign up either by clicking the button below, OR by signing up on the sheet in the lobby (please only sign up in one place). In addition, we are hoping for 20 families to sign up to bring a crockpot of soup or stew. Drinks, dessert and cornbread will be provided. If you have any questions please reach out to Joan at Joanbramblett@gmail.com.
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THE GATHERING HOUR 9AM ON SUNDAY
We bring you: "The Gathering Hour" starting Sundays at 9:00 AM. This hour offers two adult options and a children's option for spending time in fellowship. Click on the picture on the right to read a description of current classes
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PRAYER REQUESTS AND CELEBRATION | |
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The French Family is celebrating the birth of Wyatt Cody Clayton on January 9, 2023. Proud grandparents are Pete and Patty French and the cool aunt is Kimberly French.
Prayers are requested for Niki Norman's mom, Jan Brodie. She will be having hip replacement surgery next week, on February 15th.
Prayers for Fran Michels' friend, Bobbi Kanner.
Larri Wolf asks for prayers for her cousin, Corinne Spray, who is undergoing very strong chemo for breast cancer and she's having a very tough time.
Prayers for Mary Anne Posey as she seeks healing. Please feel free to give her a call at 404.580.4128 or send an encouraging card to her attention at Roselane Health Center, 613 Roselane St. NW, Room #211, Marietta 30060.
Lynn McCahren asks for prayers for her brother, Doug Blount, whose cancer has returned and he prepares for radiation treatment on his brain.
| 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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Anne Bradford February 10
Judy Edwards February 11
Fran Michels February 11
J.R. Torbert February 14
Jim Torbert February 16
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Kathleen Reese February 20
Wayne Dimmitt February 21
Pat Kapphahn February 22
Tom Bratten February 23
Charles Rolen February 23
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