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A NOTE FROM TERESA
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
I’ve held on tightly to those plans for nearly six years. Plans that give me hope and that are good for me. Plans that provide a future that I feel called to pursue. They are plans for ministry. I've been on this Seminary journey for the past six years, and now I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If all goes as planned, I'll take five classes between now and spring 2023 and then complete my capstone class. I'll graduate in June 2023, and my ordination should be in the fall. You, Sandy Spring Christian Church, have stood by me through it all, and I ask that you continue to hang in there with me through this final lap. Your prayers and support have been greatly appreciated.
I'm currently taking two exciting summer school classes. One class centers around faith formation in the second half of life and how our faith continues to change and grow as we age. The other is a scripture class that introduces the idea of political issues and what scriptures say about those issues. The professor's prompts and the readings led to many vivid discussions and what the bible had to say about political issues of biblical times and times of today.
I'll be teaching an All-Church Sunday School Class on Sunday, July 17th, in Dunlap Hall on one of the scriptures I studied during the class - Matthew 25:31-46. We will talk about the issue of hunger and what Jesus was teaching in the parable. We will examine what different commentary authors thought about the scripture and compare some of their thoughts. We will look at the need to feed others during biblical times and the need to feed others today. Join us in Dunlap Hall on the 17th.
It's going to be a wild ride this year to complete seminary and cross the finish line into ordination – together, we can move mountains!
See you in Sunday School, Teresa
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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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Dear Church
A Sermon Series on Paul’s letter to the Galatians
While Paul’s letter to the Galatians addresses the specific circumstances of that time, he may as well have been writing to the Church today. After all, the Galatians are wrestling with how to be church in a rapidly changing world. They are trying to figure out what to prioritize during significant change. They are polarized and need a path forward. The Church is becoming something new. Sound familiar? As we worship together, let’s listen for wisdom from Paul as he addresses both the church of yesterday and the church of today through a series we are calling, “Dear Church,.”
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Hold on To Hope
Galatians 1:11-24
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Become a New Creation
Galatians 6:7-16
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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Each week, during the "Dear Church" series, one long-time congregant will read a letter they have written to SSCC. Several of you have asked for a way to read/ their "Dear SSCC" letters to the congregation. Click the button below to read/view the letter from Alice Saunders.
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REMEMBERING BARBARA DUREN
Dear SSCC and Friends,
Please join us in the sanctuary this Sunday, July 10th at 1:00 PM for a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Barbara Duren. The service will also be offered via livestream on our YouTube Page. A link is provided below.
Following the service, a reception will be held in Dunlap Hall. Please reach out to Nancy McDaniel (mcdannan@gmail.com) if you would like to help with or bring something for the reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send contributions in Barbara's name to Sandy Springs Christian Church. If you have any other questions, please contact Amy in the church office at 404.256.2582 or reply to this email.
We thank you for the outpouring of love and support for Barb and her family. Please continue to hold Barb's family in your prayers.
Peace,
Nathan
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STAY IN TOUCH WITH MEMBERS
As many of you may know, several of our members have moved recently. We are updating their information in BREEZE as we get updates.
Please remember to check your profile in BREEZE (which you can access on your computer, tablet and/or phone) and update your information as needed.
If you have not yet logged into BREEZE or need help in any way, please contact Amy at the Church Office 404-256-2582.
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Upcoming Outreach Opportunities
July 16 - 3rd Saturday, CAC Food Pantry & Thrift Store
July 17 - Backpack stuffing for CAC & Pizza Party after church
TOOLS FOR SCHOOL: School Supplies Help Working Families
SSCC will, again, provide backpacks stuffed with school supplies for local high school seniors. After service on July 17th come help fill backpacks and enjoy fellowship, pizza and soft drinks when we are done.
"For families that live on a tight budget or suffer a financial set back such as a job loss, seasonal expenses such as backpacks and school supplies for children can be a hardship. That’s why with support of donors, the Community Assistance Center (CAC) provides free backpacks and school supplies to children of local families in need."
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VOLUNTEER!
If you have any questions, please contact Cindi McCollough,
SSCC Outreach Chair, 770-365-0365. Thank you for your servant hearts.
CAC Urgent need of the month: Volunteers for client intake, check-in/check-out.
"Help clients get the assistance that they need! These are some our most REWARDING jobs - you get to help our clients directly and see the change you create in their lives."
Client Intake - meet with clients and see if they qualify for services; identify what documents they need; be a listening ear and a kind face.
Check-in (pantry) - greet clients at the food pantry; verify they are our client, or refer them to Hightower to register; keep record of their visit.
Check-out (pantry/thrift store) - keep track of assistance provided; record assistance in computer; run cash register (thrift store only)."
Contact: Cameron Darweesh, CAC Development Associate/Volunteer Coordinator carmeron.darweesh@ourcac.org or call 404-333-3591
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FOOD INSECURITY
If you or someone you know in our church community is facing food insecurity because of a decrease or loss in income, please privately contact Kendra Plotkin so that we can provide assistance to keep their pantry full. All information is kept in complete confidence. Please email kendra.plotkin@gmail.com.
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Our July International Dining event will be at noon on Sunday, July 17 at gusto!, 688 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta in Parkaire Landing. Please let me know if you plan on joining us, so we will know how much seating will be needed. A last minute change, to attend or not to attend, is not a problem.
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SSCC VBS IS ALMOST HERE!
We are so excited for our upcoming Food Truck VBS! We will fire up the trucks on Sunday, July 24 from 11:30-2pm with a VBS kickoff party in Dunlap Hall, lunch will be provided. VBS will run from Monday - Wednesday, July 25 through July 27 from 9:30 - 1:00 pm.
If you would like to register your child, ages 3 (potty trained) through just finishing fifth grade, please click below for more details and to register.
NOTE: We are limiting registration to 50 kids!
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If you would like to volunteer as a helper at the event, please click the button below to use our signup genius to let us know if you can make it! You can come some days, or all! We can't wait for another amazing VBS at SSCC. See you there! | |
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SUMMER BREAK!
Modern Disciples class is taking a Summer break and will return in August sometime. We hope you signed up for the book study on A House United by Allen Hilton.
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CURRENT STUDY
We will join Teresa Bensch in Dunlap Hall at 9:00 am for her community Sunday school class.
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Pray for Mary Anne Posey's dear friends, Gayle and Fritz Rausckerberg as both are quite ill, and pray for her as she is helping prepare food for them.
Prayers for Florene Fowler's daughter, Tina, who broke her hip 6/25 and had surgery to repair it.
Continued prayers for Scott Nesbit, Jeff Moore's brother-in-law.
Please pray for Patty French and her family after the death of her nephew, Cody Hauser.
Prayers for Carolyn Dishman's friends, Silvia and Gordon Hopper, who are currently in Amsterdam and Gordon is in the hospital there.
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.
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Becky Strickland July 09
Corey Lee July 11
Philip Rowell July 11
Alice Villa July 11
Kiera Bass July 13
Linda Whitmire July 13
Dottie Gill July 15
Lynn McCahren July 17
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Bryant McDaniel July 18
Breijanna Dyke July 20
Floyd Hale July 21
Karla Worley July 21
Patty French July 23
Cooper Gibson July 25
Alan Burgess July 30
Tyler Brown July 31
Donna Lassiter July 31
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