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Welcome to our weekly e-gram! Read on to discover what’s happening in our church family this week and beyond.
Church News
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Image: Christ and Nicodemus, Matthias Stom
SERMON PREVIEW
Scripture: John 3: 1 – 21
Sermon Title: Born from Above
This Sunday, as we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we will consider a well-known story from John’s gospel – the passage that includes John 3:16 and the instructions about being “born from above” (or “born again”). Nicodemus, a well-known Jewish leader, came to see Jesus in the dark of night. In the course of that conversation, Jesus shared important information about what being a follower of Christ really entails: being born of water and Spirit, believing in Christ with your whole heart. We will consider questions of where our faith flourishes, and how we all need to grow in faith. See you Sunday morning, in person or online.
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Image: A recent TONTO Christmas party
TONTO MEETING IN MARCHTONTO will meet Tuesday, March 3 at 11:30 am. Specific details about the meeting are still being decided. If you are a member of TONTO, you will receive more information this week.
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WEDDING SHOWER FOR KAEDEN CARTER AND KASSIDY LITCHFIELD
You are invited to a drop-in shower honoring Kaeden Carter and Kassidy Litchfield. This is a “come and stay as long as you’d like” party. Please RSVP to Karla Johnson (770-715-6079 or karlajohnson05@comcast.net) if you plan to come, so they can be sure to have enough food.
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REGISTER FOR REGIONAL ASSEMBLYRegistration is now open for the 172nd Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Georgia, at Ray of Hope Christian Church, Decatur, GA on April 23-24, 2026. “Walking in CommUNITY – Arise, Awake, and Activate!!!” is the theme for the Assembly, grounded in our focal scripture from Isaiah 43:18-19a:
“Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
You will not want to miss this gathering of Georgia Disciples and special guests. Highlights include:
- Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Disciples General Minister and President, will open the Assembly on Friday, April 24, at 1 pm, as the keynote speaker.
- Rev. Dr. Adam Harmon, Georgia’s Regional Minister, will be installed and preach during Friday evening worship.
- Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, Senior Pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church, will lead Bible study on Saturday morning.
- Other Saturday events include a business session, lunch and fellowship, an all-Assembly service project, and closing ceremony.
Regional Assembly is not just for ministers. Everyone in the congregation is invited! You can learn more and register at https://www.gadisciples.org/regional-assembly-2026.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH
Sunday, Mar. 1
Second Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Leadership Council/Board meeting on Zoom
Monday, Mar. 2
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect Team on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar. 3
11:30 am: TONTO (location TBA)
Sunday, Mar. 8
Third Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, Mar. 9
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar. 10
1 pm: Disciples Women meeting at the church
Sunday, Mar. 15
Fourth Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, Mar. 16
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar. 17
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Red Robin
Sunday, Mar. 22
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Campus Ministry Sunday
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Soup lunch
Thursday, Mar. 26
6:30 pm: Worship Team on Zoom
Sunday, Mar. 29
Sixth Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Check the calendar of events on our church website at https://lawrencevillechristianchurch.org/calendar/ to stay updated on what’s happening in our church community.
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THIS SUNDAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
Greeter: Karen Jensen
Scripture: Nancy Groves
Communion Meditation: Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff
Elders: Frank Hawkins and Marilyn Parks
Deacons: Riley Ballew and Tadd Huff
Communion Preparation: Marilyn Parks
If you are interested in serving as a worship leader or greeter, please contact Rev. Diane or Rev. Teresa.
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E-GRAM AND ANNOUNCEMENT GUIDELINES
Each week, our e-gram newsletter helps us stay connected, informed, and inspired. We welcome e-gram article submissions up to four weeks in advance. Please send your content by Tuesday at 5:00 PM via email to both Diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org and Teresa@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org. E-gram submissions can include ministry updates, event announcements, community celebrations or milestones, and prayer requests.
Announcements shared during worship are drawn primarily from the e-gram. If you have a time-sensitive update or urgent prayer request to share, please email it by Friday at 5:00 PM to the same email addresses as above. Thank you for helping us build a vibrant, informed, and spiritually grounded community.
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LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES FOR MARCH 1 AND MARCH 8
The Revised Common Lectionary is a three-year cycle of weekly readings used by many mainline Protestant churches in Canada and the United States. The lectionary readings will shape much of our preaching, and may be helpful in your own Bible study and devotional life.
March 1, 2026 (Second Sunday in Lent)
- Genesis 12:1-4a
- Psalm 121
- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
- John 3:1-17
- Matthew 17:1-9
March 8, 2026 (Third Sunday in Lent)
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 95
- Romans 5:1-11
- John 4:5-42
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ZOOM LINK FOR WORSHIP AND CHURCH MEETINGS
For Sunday worship and other online meetings, use this link:
https://zoom.us/j/6284633067?pwd=YzVMN0EwQUVrb0FRM1phVkZEUjZFQT09
For those who DIAL IN, Call (646) 558-8656
Zoom Meeting ID: 628 463 3067
Password: 1234
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RETIREMENT CELEBRATION AT THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OPThank you for your support of the Lawrenceville Co-op as they feed our neighbors in Lawrenceville and Dacula. Over the past month, we delivered 282 pounds of food to the co-op. We have also collected 132 cans of soup and boxes of crackers for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Feel free to continue bringing soup and crackers this week. Food donations are needed more than ever as we move through the winter months!
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
- Ramen noodles
- Jelly
- Vienna sausages
- Smaller canned microwave pastas
- Canned fruit
- Applesauce
- Shelf stable milk
- Canned tuna/chicken
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 1, 2, and 5 and up diapers
- Feminine pads
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WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH DISCIPLES AT THE REGIONAL AND GENERAL LEVELSKeep up with the latest news going on in our region and our general church. Click the links below to find the latest news within the Disciples.
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Each Monday at 6 pm, wherever you are and whatever way is comfortable for you, we pause and pray for our church. If you have conflicts with this time, whatever time is comfortable for you, pause and pray for your church. Below is the church’s prayer list you can use. You are welcome to make up your own prayer list as you pray.
Hosea 10:12: “Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.”
Celebrations
- Kaeden Carter’s birthday is February 27
- Chris Santoro’s birthday is March 1
- Bill and Sharon Carter’s anniversary is March 3
- John and Julie Lee’s anniversary is March 3
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For our general and regional church, for our Regional Minister Rev. Dr. Adam Harmon, and for the success of this spring’s Regional Assembly
- For all of us during this season of Lent, that we may find ways to strengthen our relationship with God
- For the work of the co-op in feeding our neighbors in Lawrenceville and Dacula
- For all of us, as we seek ways to communicate safely and effectively as we work through the issues that divide us as a country
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Rev. Teresa Bensch (recovering at home after knee replacement surgery this week)
- Dorrie and Tom Toth and family (health and family issues)
- Mary Jo Alvord (in rehab)
- Neva Maffett (Eva Krahwinkel’s twin sister; ongoing health problems)
Ongoing Needs
- Our country and our world
- Our members and friends at home, including Mary Jo Alvord, Odessa Adams (hospice care), Gen Ashby, David Chamberlain, Bessie Kirby, Eva Krahwinkel, Neva Maffett, Ada Mullinax, Bill Phyfer, Bob Powell, and Jimmy Saturday
- Our family and friends with ongoing health challenges
- Elizabeth (Rev. Diane’s friend, recovering from surgery)
- Ada Mullinax (health challenges)
- Nancy Welty (health challenges)
If you have an update to the prayers and concerns, please let Rev. Diane know (diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org).
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That’s all we have for this week. Please pray for the church and everyone in it, that we continue to follow God’s plan as we share the Good News. God bless you all!
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