A NOTE FROM NATHAN
I trust you have noticed by now, there are lots of things happening within the life of Sandy Springs Christian Church! If it’s been a while since you perused the newsletter in detail, I would encourage you to take a stroll through it today, as several opportunities for ministry are coming up in the next week. I am utilizing my article this week to highlight a variety of ways in which you can participate.
1. We are sending goodie bags to Campbell Stone residents for the Halloween season. We are including notes from congregants with these bags. There is stationary in Dunlap Hall (and the lobby) to write a note or you can use your own. Please drop these notes in the collection box in the Centrum this Sunday.
2. SSCC is partnering with The Day School and the Fulton County Sheriff’s office to create and collect coverings for cancer patients (NEW hair scarves, hats, caps, shawls and blankets). There will be a drive thru drop off in our church parking lot on Tuesday, October 26th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you can’t drop off your items on Tuesday, you may bring them to the Centrum of SSCC and place them in the collection boxes by the 25th.
3. We need your trunks! On Sunday, October 31st, we will have our annual trunk n treat, immediately following worship. We encourage everyone to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to worship. There will be a service project in Dunlap Hall after worship for the kids. Trunk N Treat will take place from approximately 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. If you can offer a trunk, please sign up in the centrum or contact Bryant Gibson.
4. We are still collecting canned and dried goods for the CAC food pantry as well as toiletries. Please bring your items and place them in the collection bins in the centrum by October 31st.
5. MUST Ministries is holding their annual toy drive. They are seeking new, unwrapped toys (ages 6 mo. to 18 years of age) to distribute for Christmas. We will be collecting toys starting November 1st through November 21st.
6. Don’t forget your estimate of giving! Please return your estimate of giving for this year’s stewardship campaign by Saturday, October 30th. We will bless and dedicate our estimates of giving in worship on Sunday, October 31st.
Finally, there are two more weeks of both the “Divine Comedy” sermon series in worship and “God and Monsters” Community Sunday School Class. If you have missed worship recently, you can always catch up on our YouTube page.
It’s been great to see so many of you in person recently! Let’s continue to have some fun together this month through worship, fellowship and service.
See you Sunday!
Peace,
Nathan
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Divine Comedy
A Sermon Series
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy…
Psalm 126:2
We all need a good laugh from time to time, especially these days. After all, humor has a way of cutting the tension and bringing people together. You might say laughter has the power to bind us, one to the other. Scripture certainly reinforces this idea. In fact, comic relief is found throughout the Bible. In characters who laugh, stories meant to delight and proverbs that make you giggle, comedy is depicted as a gift from the Divine. During the month of October, let’s come together in worship and, as the Psalmist says, “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy!” (Psalm 47:1)
October 24, 2021
Share Your Truth
Galatians 3:23-29
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
October 31, 2021
Timing is Everything
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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To view the service this Sunday on our YouTube page, click here.
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Pastor Nathan needs some better jokes for his sermons! As part of the Divine Comedy sermon series, he would like to include some of yours. Please send Pastor Nathan your best (clean) jokes by email to Nathan@sandyspringscc.org. Don't worry, he promises to give you credit, as long as you want it. Thanks in advance for sharing your humor. He looks forward to sharing in a few good laughs with you!
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STEWARDSHIP REMINDER
Hopefully by now you have received your stewardship packet. If not, please call the church office and we will send you one. Please remember to return your Estimate of Giving cards to the church before Sunday, October 31st, when we will bless and dedicate them during the service.
If you'd prefer fill one out electronically, click on the button below.
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COMMUNITY SUNDAY SCHOOL
This Sunday, October 24th, Pastor Nathan will continue his Community Wide Sunday School in Dunlap Hall.
Together, we will theologically reflect on some of the monsters that show up in the Bible and how they are related to the ones we see this time of year. Perhaps we will learn a little something about ourselves and how we treat one another along the way. Come enjoy this fun, light-hearted study with your SSCC friends. Who knows? You might even get some treats for your participation!
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EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT HOSTED HERE AT SSCC!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH!
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SSCC's 13th ANNUAL TRUNK-N-TREAT (Includes a Service Project)
Get your trunks ready!
We will have our 13th annual Trunk n Treat event directly after worship on Sunday, Halloween Day, October 31st from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. Have your kids wear their Halloween costumes to church that morning!
After worship, we will have a service project in Dunlap Hall for kids and adults to participate, as well as snacks, drinks and some time for fellowship. During this time, we invite those of you who will be decorating and setting up your trunks to do so.
The children will head to the parking lot after the service project (around noon) to Trunk n Treat!
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.
We hope you'll make plans to join us for a wonderful day of service, fun and fellowship!
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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY - 11/14
On Sunday, November 14th we will celebrate 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: Kathy Elliott, Ginny Hamilton, Sharon Hanna, Marlene Rhine and Monalea Dalyrmple. 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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CAC CANNED FOOD DRIVE & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Thank you Sandy Springs Christian Church! We have already filled two large barrels and the CAC has come by to pick them up! But don't let that stop you!
Please continue to donate! Standard sized items are preferred as large, economy sized items are not easy to distribute or pack. Expired items cannot be distributed.
These are the most needed food items: canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon, ham, etc.), boxed and canned meals, canned fruit and vegetables, coffee, small bottles of cooking oil, meat entrees like chili or stew, pasta and pasta sauce, dried beans, ramen noodles, soup and rice, snacks (cookies and crackers).
Toiletries: Diapers (all sizes), deodorant, disposable razors, feminine products, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and toilet paper.
VOLUNTEER: The CAC is always in need of volunteers to work at the Thrift Store and Food Pantry. To volunteer contact Debbie at debbie.olson@ourcac.org. If you are interested in working at the Dunwoody location for Client interviewing or teaching ESOL, please contact Nolan at nolanfeintuch@ourcac.org.
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CAC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: The CAC has exciting plans in the works! Be on the lookout for more information regarding some fun & quick mini projects as well as upcoming holiday projects. CLICK HERE for more information.
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MUST MINISTRIES TOY DRIVE
MUST Ministries is holding their annual toy drive. They are seeking new, unwrapped toys (ages 6 mo. to 18 yrs of age) to distribute for Christmas. We will be collecting UNWRAPPED toys starting November 1st through November 21st.
All you have to do is bring the new, unwrapped toys to church and place them in the bins. We will take the gifts to MUST Ministries on your behalf.
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In addition, 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.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Joan and Ken Owen transferred their membership Sunday, October 10th, to SSCC.
Ken and Joan have been married 54 years. They have 3 children - a son and 2 daughters. They have 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 1 great-granddaughter and 1 great-grandson. They both grew up in southern Kentucky but moved to Nashville, TN shortly after they married for 47 years. Ken was an executive with a country music publisher and Joan managed physician practices.
Their family is spread out across the country - California, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia. Having both retired, in 2013 they moved to Sharpsburg, GA to be near their oldest daughter and her family.
They were making a lot of car trips to TN/KY, so in 2020 (pre-COVID), they decided to move to north Atlanta area to make the drives shorter. Their daughter decided to make the move as well. They sold their house almost immediately and found their perfect home in Sandy Springs. It took Ken and Joan a little longer, but in December they got lucky (or it was simply God’s plan all along). They were able to buy the house across the street from their daughter before it went on the open market.
As far as how they made their way to SSCC, it was as simple as a Google search. They were looking for a Christian Church in the area. They visited and they liked it and attended for 6 months and joined last Sunday.
A warm Sandy Springs Christian Church welcome to the Owens!
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MEN'S GROUP HAS RESUMED!
The Friday Morning Men's Group has resumed meeting weekly at 7:00 am in the conference room.
If you have questions or are interested in attending, please reach out to Milt at milthill@comcast.net.
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REMEMBER TO FALL BACK!
Remember to set your alarm for 2:00 am on November 7th so you can turn your clocks back one hour. (Or just do it the night before like everyone else).
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CAC's VINTAGE AFFAIR RAFFLE - LAST CHANCE!
Enter the Vintage Affair: Under the Tuscan Sun raffle for your chance to win a fabulous trip to either Italy or California wine country! Winner chooses either an unforgettable Florence experience - 6 Nights in Florence or NAPA Valley Wine Train, 3-night resort stay with airfare for 2!
The raffle is part of the Community Assistance Center's annual benefit event, the Vintage Affair. Only 2,000 raffle tickets will be sold so winning chances are high! Purchase raffle tickets by 9 pm on Saturday, October 23. The drawing will take place at the conclusion of the Vintage Affair event on October 23, winner need not be present. Plus, raffle ticket holders can participate in the Vintage Affair Silent and Live Auctions via mobile bidding! Vintage Affair is CAC's largest annual benefit. Proceeds directly support programs to prevent homelessness and hunger and promote self-sufficiency in our community. Tickets are $50 each or 5 for $200.
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PLEASE LOG IN AND UPDATE YOUR PROFILE!
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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ONLY TWO DATES LEFT!
First of all, thank you to all who have and who will be Worship Leader in Services on Sundays. We really feel this is bringing consistency to our service.
We only have two dates left to fill through the end of the year. They are November 7 and November 21.
The worship leader leads a call to worship, reads scripture, offers the call to giving and welcomes visitors each week. All the words are provided for you, so there is nothing to prepare, unless you want to add a personal touch of your own. We just need individuals willing to serve as worship leaders each week.
If you'd like to sign up for one or both of those dates, 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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PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for Cathy Cortright and Jeff Moore at the passing of Jeff's dad on Tuesday, who was 89 years old. Please also pray for Jeff's mom and family.
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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PATHFINDERS CLASS and MODERN DISCIPLES
The adult Sunday School Classes will be joining Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown in Dunlap Hall for his Community Sunday School called "God and Monsters" for the next two Sundays.
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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 the "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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Merilyn Dimmitt October 23
Vijay Rathinam October 23
Sally Tutterow October 24
Paul Kapphahn October 25
Cindy Brown October 26
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Alice Saunders October 26
Chris Dalton October 27
Bert Blackburn October 31
Linda Davis-Rolen October 31
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