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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: Ivory Dove of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Porta Vaga, Cavite City, Phillippines
SUNDAY PREVIEW: BAPTISM OF JESUSSermon Focus: Luke’s account of the baptism of Jesus
Scripture: Luke 3: 15 – 22
This Sunday is the first Sunday after Epiphany, the celebration of the arrival of wise men to visit Jesus and his family. On this Sunday, we shift our focus from the birth of Jesus to the beginning of his public ministry, about 30 years later. Luke’s gospel begins this story by introducing John, Jesus’s cousin, who prepared the way for Jesus. But did you know that Luke’s account of the baptism of Jesus is different from the stories we are used to hearing? We will take a look at the ways this story is different, and why these differences are important to our understanding of how the ministry of Jesus began. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATEThe Disciples Women will meet on Tuesday, January 14 in the Conference Room. Elizabeth McElhanon will provide the lesson.
The Georgia Disciples 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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WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER!Maggie Bustillo oficially joined Lawrenceville First Christian Church on Sunday, December 29. Maggie has been worshipping with us for several months, and we’re gladto have her as a member and get to know her better. If you would like to send Maggie a welcome note, here’s her address:
Maggie Bustillo
235 Windsor Gate Cove
Atlanta, GA 30342
maggiebustillo@yahoo.com
Welcome, Maggie! We’re excited to have you!
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UPDATED ADDRESS
We had a typo in the address published for Eva Krahwinkel and Neva Maffett a few weeks ago. The correct address is below; please update your directory!
615 Corley Brook Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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(Not an image of the actual tea set!)
SILVER TEA SET 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 JANUARY
Saturday, January 11
1 pm: Lunch with Morija church
Sunday, January 12
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Arts Team meeting
Monday, January 13
6:30 pm: Outreach Team meeting
Tuesday, January 14
1 pm: CWF/Disciples Women meeting
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team meeting
Sunday, January 19
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Capital Campaign Committee meeting
Tuesday, January 21
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Lolita’s Bar and Grill, 472 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville
Sunday, January 26
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Leadership Council planning meeting
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: Libby Ballew
Scripture: Marilyn Parks
Communion Meditation: Libby Ballew
Elders: Libby Ballew and Brian Ballew
Deacons: Molly Ballew and Candace Richardson
Communion Preparation: Libby Ballew
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 JAN. 12 AND JAN. 19
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.
January 12, 2025
- Isaiah 43:1-7
- Psalm 29
- Acts 8:14-17
- Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 19, 2025
- Isaiah 62:1-5
- Psalm 36:5-10
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
- John 2:1-11
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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. We donated320 pounds of food in December 2024! For the first quarter of 2025, the co-op has requested that we collect soup.
Most Needed Food Items
- Jelly
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Canned fruit
- Canned soup
- 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.
John 10:14: “I am the good shepherd. I know my own sheep and they know me.”
Celebrations
- We welcome new member Maggie Bustillo, who joined the church on Dec. 29
- The church mortgage has been paid off!
- Micah Baker’s birthday was January 6
- Nicholas Anders has a birthday on January 15
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For the Capital Campaign Committee, chaired by Rod Baker, as they plan for our next capital campaign
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
- For the family and friends of President Jimmy Carter, as they attend his state funeral this week
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Mary Ann Pusen (Connie Thompson’s mother, fractured wrist)
- Dennis and Betty Higdon (family member in hospice)
- Jeanie Morgan (health challenges)
- Dorrie Toth (health challenges)
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
- 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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