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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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SUNDAY PREVIEW: LOVE
Sermon Title: The Greatest of These
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Last week, we learned in Paul’s letter to Corinth about some members of the Corinthian congregation trying to enhance their status based on their spiritual gifts. He likens that church to a body of diverse members, each playing an essential role for the good of the whole. This week, we learn from Paul’s letter that although each member has a unique role in using their gifts, LOVE trumps all other gifts. We are noisy gongs or clanging cymbals. Join us on Sunday as we begin to understand that faith, hope, and love abide; the greatest is LOVE. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAYOn Sunday, February 9, we will celebrate Souper Bowl Sunday, in preparation for the big football game later that afternoon. The Outreach Team encourages everyone to bring cans of soup to give to our neighbors through the Lawrenceville Co-op. After worship, the Congregational Care and Connect Team invites you to stay for a soup lunch, featuring several kinds of soups, crackers, corn bread, veggie trays, and desserts. We will also celebrate Scout Sunday on Feb. 9, so we are hoping to have several scouts and families join us for lunch.
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SWITCHING MINISTRY TEAMS
We have completed a little more than a year with our current ministry teams. If you would like to step back from your current team and/or join a new team, we want to hear from you. We will have a basket with cards in the Gathering Space on Sunday. Just let us know your name and what team you want to join. You’re also welcome to send a message to Rev. Diane or Rev. Teresa with that information. We appreciate everyone’s hard work to make the ministry teams successful, and we want to be sure you’re on a team that matches your interests and abilities.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATEThe Georgia Disciples Women Retreat has been rescheduled for February 21-23 at Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge. This was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. The theme is: “Crazy Love: Sharing Stories of Jesus.” Rev. Daniel Claire Brower is the keynoter. Rev. Nancy Oliver is the musician. Join us to share stories of Jesus’ love, worship, relax or take a walk in a beautiful outdoor setting, and join in the fun and s’mores! The State Park is spectacular and the Lodge is delightful. Register online at www.gadisciples.org/gadisciples-women-retreat-2025. The deadline to register is February 5.
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WEEK OF COMPASSION SPECIAL OFFERINGWeek of Compassion is the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Week of Compassion works with partners to alleviate suffering across the United States and around the world, often as some of the first responders on the ground when disasters hit.
As we know, massive wildfires have been burning in Southern California, scarring thousands of acres, destroying thousands of homes and structures, and displacing hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders. Week of Compassion remains in frequent contact with pastors and regional leaders, responding as needs emerge and joining partners in conversation about the long-term recovery ahead. This disaster is just one of many – including hurricanes, war, and famine – to which Week of Compassion is still responding. Increasingly severe and frequent weather-related and human-caused disasters continue to fragment communities around the world.
The Week of Compassion special offering helps support these important relief efforts. We will collect our 2025 Week of Compassion offering on February 16 and 23. Be sure to designate “Week of Compassion” on your check, envelope, or online gift. The church and the world thank you for your generous gifts to help those in great need.
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(Not an image of the actual tea set!)
SILVER TEA SET STILL AVAILABLESeveral years ago, a family gave a silver tea set to the church. We don’t have a use for this tea set at the church. The tea set will be displayed on a table in the gathering space this coming Sunday. If you would like to have it, you are welcome to make a donation to LFCC and take it home!
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2
Regional Youth Assembly at St. Simons Island
Sunday, February 2
First Sunday Food
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Leadership Council meeting on Zoom
Monday, February 3
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect Team meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, February 4
11:30 am: TONTO
Thursday, February 6
6:30 pm: Worship Team meeting on Zoom
Sunday, February 9
Scout Sunday; Souper Bowl Sunday
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Soup lunch
Monday, February 10
6:30 pm: Outreach Team meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, February 11
1 pm: CWF/Disciples Women meeting at the church
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team meeting on Zoom
Sunday, February 16
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Arts Team meeting
Monday, February 17
2:30 pm:n Red Cross Blood Drive at the church
Tuesday, February 18
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat!
Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23
Disciples Women retreat at Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge
Sunday, February 23
9 am: Choir practice
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: Julie Thompson
Scripture: Elizabeth Anders
Communion Meditation: Anna Harrison
Elders: Beth Thompson and Rod Baker
Deacons: Lynn Lane and Andrew Jensen
Communion Preparation: Lynn Lane
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 DEADLINE
Thanks for all your contributions to the e-gram. Please email any information for next week’s e-gram to Rev. Diane (diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org) no later than Tuesday at 5 pm. If at all possible, please send e-gram information by email rather than text; it may get lost in incoming text messages.
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LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES FOR FEB. 2 AND FEB. 9
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.
February 2, 2025
- Jeremiah 1:4-10
- Psalm 71:1-6
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
- Luke 4:21-30
February 9, 2025
- Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)
- Psalm 138
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
- Luke 5:1-11
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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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THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OP NEEDS SOUP!As always, the Lawrenceville Co-op needs our donations of money, food items, and personal care items to help those in need in Dacula and Lawrenceville. In an effort to fill their empty shelves, they have asked supporting churches to collect a specific item. Thank you for your generous donations that help keep this vital ministry running. For the first quarter of 2025, the co-op has requested that we collect soup.
Most Needed Food Items
- Applesauce
- Instant potatoes
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Canned fruit
- Canned soup/stew
- Cereal
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 3 and up diapers
- Feminine pads
- Adult diapers size S-XL
- Laundry pods
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DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
REGIONAL AND GENERAL CHURCH NEWSKeep 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.
Psalm 19:7: “The Lord’s instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being.”
Celebrations
- Richard Williams has a birthday on January 31
- Keegan Carter’s birthday is February 4
- Jim and Nan Anders are celebrating their anniversary on February 4
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For those attending Regional Youth Assembly this weekend, that they may have a fun and faith-building time
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Eric McDonald (husband of former interim minister Melinda McDonald; recovering from open heart surgery on Jan. 9)
- Jeanie Morgan (traveling to memorial service for her brother Jim)
- Odessa Adams (Anna Harrison’s mother, at home with hospice care)
- Ada Mullinax (home from hospital) and her sister Linda (back injury)
Ongoing Needs
- Our country and our world
- Our members and friends at home, including Mary Jo Alvord, Odessa Adams, Gen Ashby, David Chamberlain, Bessie Kirby, Ada Mullinax, Bill Phyfer, Bob Powell, and Patricia Saturday
- Our family and friends with ongoing health challenges
- Eva Krahwinkel and Neva Maffett
- Dorrie Toth (recovering from eye surgery)
- Kevin Hopkins (health issues)
- Mary Ann Pusen (Connie Thompson’s mother, fractured wrist)
- Suzy Santoro (Anna Harrison’s daughter)
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Veronica
- Grace Aguwa
- Carrie Toth (Dorrie Toth’s daughter)
- Connie Worrel’s sister Pat
- Rev. Peggy Edge (Anna Harrison’s sister)
- Sadie Severt (Harrison family friend)
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 be in prayer for the church and everyone in it, that we continue to do what the Lord has called us to do. God bless you all!
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