A NOTE FROM TEDDY
Have you ever been in the sanctuary alone? I don’t mean alone while you set up for a service or an event. I mean have you ever been in the sanctuary completely alone, in silence, with only the natural light shining through the windows? If the answer for you is no, well you should.
Things are about to speed up for us all. Thanksgiving is just three weeks away. Advent is only a few days later. In just over seven weeks, it will be Christmas day, and soon 2021 will be nothing but a memory. In preparation for this busy season, you may be out and about running errands or trying to make sure everything is in order at work. If you find yourself near the church, come on over for a few minutes. After almost two years of quiet during the week, let’s breathe a little life back into this building while also allowing it to breathe a little life back into us.
So, take a few minutes over the coming weeks for God. Swing by the church when the office is open, come on in, and just be. Allow God to speak to you in the dimly lit pews of SSCC, even if the only message you hear is one of rest.
Teddy Ivey, Director of Congregational Care
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CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED!
In order to join in the celebration of our World Series Champion Braves, the church office will be closed Friday, November 4th.
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NOVEMBER 7th WORSHIP
What does it mean to be a Disciple of Christ in a world that tries to sell us on so many other things? It can be difficult to figure out how we worship together when we are so different, but that has always been this denomination's goal. This week, Jesus uses harsh sounding apocalyptic language while reminding us that although we are not to completely disregard who we are, we are to put God and the God in others above it all.
November 7, 2021 - Disciples of What?
Mark 13:1-8
Teddy Ivey, Director of Congregational Care
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To view the service this Sunday on our YouTube page, click here.
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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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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY - 11/14
On Sunday, November 14th, 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: 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.
November 14, 2021
Phantom Guests
Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2
Rev. Dr. Nathan C. Brown
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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 through Sunday, November 21st.
All you have to do is bring the new, unwrapped toys to church and place them in the bins in the lobby. 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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SIGMA DELTA LADIES MEETING - NOVEMBER 10TH
Wednesday, November 10th 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 have any questions.
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WE'RE PLANNING A CHILI COOK-OFF!
You're invited to an all-church Chili Cook-off on Sunday, November 14th in Dunlap Hall following service. That’s just around the corner, so put it on your calendar today, and prepare for a fun afternoon with the perfect food to warm everyone up!
Care and Connect will provide all the “extras” to make your chili tasting experience the best! And, anyone old enough to eat chili and have an opinion is invited to help judge! There will be prizes on top of Bragging Rights! When you sign up, please indicate if you will bring a crockpot of your best chili, or if you will just be taste testing.
NOTE: For those of you bringing chili, please bring a printed, or hand written recipe to put near your dish. That way folks can see what is in it (for allergy reasons) AND they can take a picture of it so they can try their hand at recreating it. Please make sure your name is NOT on the recipe for purposes of judging.
The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 12th. You may do so by clicking the button below, signing up on the sheets in the lobby, or by calling the church office (404.256.2582).
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HELP WRITE LETTERS TO OUR TROOPS
Outreach is doing a mini project to help honor our troops by writing them hand written notes for the upcoming holiday season. Please feel free to pick up a couple of cards and write some encouraging notes to thank them for their service. Sunday, November 7th will be the last day for you to help. There is a basket on the credenza in the lobby and guidelines for writing the letters/notes.
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THE "WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED" EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
This past Tuesday, SSCC sponsored an event in conjunction with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office to collect items for cancer patients at Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute.
The Day School kids (The Doodlebugs are pictured here) sure enjoyed collecting items and placing them in the bins with the help of the teachers and the Sheriff's officers that were in attendance. SSCC also had several donations to add. Thanks to all involved!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Join us in welcoming Dennis Bramblett to the SSCC Family. He is originally from Rome Georgia and went to college at Georgia Tech. Dennis retired after 29 years on Wall Street as senior V.P. at Morgan Stanley, asset management, and is also a retired real estate developer. He enjoys playing golf, watching all spectator sports, and walking.
"After passing SSCC at least 10,000 times in my life, it took a gentle push from my wife, Joan, and the combination of the very welcoming congregation and the very caring and encouraging Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown for me to make the easy decision to ask for membership."
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TRUNK-N-TREAT WAS A SUCCESS!
We had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween with our Trunk n Treat event. We had so many wonderful church members that decorated a trunk and the kids had an awesome time with our service project (thank you Cindi McCullough), Halloween Bingo, and Trunk and Treating.
Thank you to all who participated! Check out some pictures below.
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SPECIAL THANKSGIVING OFFERING
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering provides a direct connection to 15 colleges and universities, 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering will be taken up on November 14th and 21st to continue the Disciples tradition of developing leaders for our communities and the Church.
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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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THANK YOU!
We would like to thank all of you who have been and will be Worship Leaders through the end of the year.
We think the consistency in service has been a welcomed change. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact Nathan or Amy at the church office.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers for Steve DeVinney, Carolyn Dishman's son-in-law, who was admitted Nov. 1st to Emory Hospital for treatment. He will be there for 10 to 14 days.
Donna Lassiter says, "Bless you all!"
Prayers for a dear friend of Lauren Ivey.
Jan Brodie writes, "So grateful for today's SSCC joyful Trunk-n-Treat celebration for my grandkids (Aubry, Kyle, and Lily)".
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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Modern Disciples will meet as usual this coming Sunday in the conference room where Casey Evans will lead the next session of “The Mulligan”.
On November 14th, Teddy Ivey will cover the final two sessions of “The Difficult Words of Jesus”. The class will not meet on November 21st.
For three Sundays starting 11/28 through 12/12, Casey Evans will resume leading “The Mulligan”. Then the class will recess until 2022 at which time they will discuss as a group what the first 2022 study series will be.
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PATHFINDERS CLASS
Whether you have questions, answers, both, or neither you can expect wide-ranging information, discussion, and support in the Path Finders’ class. Your ideas, experiences, and knowledge are all welcome. And, if you feel that you don’t have any ideas, experiences, or knowledge you’ll find more than you can imagine as part of this community. Check out our topic each week in the newsletter and plan to join us.
Join John Mills and the Pathfinders in person every Sunday morning in Common Ground at 9:00 am. We are discussing the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation – the letters to the seven churches.
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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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Marion Brown November 05
Bill Bradford November 06
Robyn Hicks November 12
Joanne Burgess November 16
Dan McBride November 18
Mary Robeck November 18
Clint Campbell November 19
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Leslie Lady November 19
Stuart Michels November 23
Allen McCahren November 24
Rusty Grant November 26
Ella Lewis November 26
Mandy Mooney November 26
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