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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: Jesus commissions disciples, Meister der Reichenauer Schule
SERMON PREVIEWScripture: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20
Sermon Title: Hope Offered in the Name of Jesus
When Jesus sent seventy disciples out into the world, he didn’t equip them with power or prestige. He gave them something far more enduring: peace, presence, and his name. He sent them not as conquerors, but as carriers of hope.
We reflect on what it means to be sent—to walk into unfamiliar places not with answers, but with open hearts, bearing the name of Jesus and the hope that name holds. We go as those who believe that even a simple greeting—“Peace to this house”—can be the doorway through which the kingdom of God draws near. Join us as we explore the hope offered in the name of Jesus. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUNDAY AND WEEK OF PRAYERBeginning this coming Sunday, the Disciples denomination invites the whole church to join together in seven days of prayer leading up to the General Assembly. As we prepare to gather, let us center ourselves in prayer — for the church, for our regional clusters, and for the world around us. May these days of prayer draw us closer to God and to one another, creating space for unity, renewal, and wholeness in our shared ministry.
Together we pray for:
Day 1 – July 6
Hope and wholeness in a fragmented and war-torn world
Join Rev. Terri Hord Owens in prayer live online at 7 pm EST.
Day 2 – July 7
Western Regions in Ministry (WRIM) – Northern Lights, Oregon/SW Idaho, Northern California/Nevada, Pacific Southwest, Arizona and Central Rocky Mountain regions
Day 3 – July 8
Regions of the Sun Equipping and Serving (ROSES) – Southwest, Great River and Oklahoma regions
Day 4 – July 9
Southeast Regional Fellowship (SERF) – North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Alabama/NW Florida, Tennessee and Virginia regions
Day 5 – July 10
Heartland – Illinois/Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Kansas, Mid-America, Greater Kansas City and Upper Midwest regions
Day 6 – July 11
Northeast Inter- Regional Fellowship (NIRF) – Ohio, Pennsylvania, Northeast, West Virginia, Michigan, Canada and the Capital Area regions
Day 7 – July 12
General Assembly in the United States and Canada
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LIFELINE SCREENING AT LFCC ON JULY 10LifeLine Screening is coming to LFCC on July 10 from 9 am – 5 pm. They have a special screening package available for $129. Rod Baker also has three free certificates available for $85 toward the cost of any scan. You must have a screening appointment to use the certificate. If you are interested, reach out to Rod (rbaker1023@gmail.com). Information on scheduling an appointment is on the flyer above.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A WEDDING SHOWERYou are invited to help us celebrate the upcoming marriage of Annie Ballew to Gabe Heiderscheit. The shower will be on Sunday, July 20, 12:00-2:00 in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is invited! Annie and Gabe are registered at Amazon.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: CALLED REGIONAL ASSEMBLYThere will be a special called Regional Assembly on Saturday, July 26 at 1 pm in Macon. The purpose is to meet the candidate for Regional Minister and to vote on this person. The candidate has been unanimously approved by the Regional Board. Please plan to attend to be a part of this important moment for our region!
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SENDING NOTES TO OUR CAMP ATTENDEESWe are lucky enough to have a large group of campers, counselors, directors, keynoters, storytellers, and other supporters attending Camp Christian this summer. You are invited to send notes of encouragement to our campers and camp staff. You will find a list of those going to camp, cards to send good wishes, and envelopes for each camp session in the gathering space. We will send cards for each session to camp with a director or counselor. The last camp is Oasis Day Camp, which is July 14 – 18. Please bring your notes for our CITs Molly Ballew and Makayla Davis to church by Sunday, July 13. Thank you for your ongoing support and words of encouragement – our campers and staff really appreciate them!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Mark your calendar for the Disciples Women’s Ice Cream Social/Blanket Sunday on August 17. We will have a light lunch with finger foods and homemade ice cream after church. Donations will be accepted for the Church World Service Blanket and Emergency Assistance in the United States and around the world.
The next Disciples Women meeting will be on July 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
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The playground installation team. Not pictured: Frank Hawkins and Andrew Jensen
WORK CONTINUES ON FAMILY PROMISE PLAYGROUNDA group of dedicated volunteers continued installing the new Family Promise playground set this week – even in the heat! The installation will continue in upcoming weeks. If you can help out, please talk to Rod Baker.
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOUDear Community Partner,
On behalf of the entire YMCA of Metro Atlanta Early Learning Readiness community, I want to sincerely thank you for your partnership, leadership, and dedication during the 2024-2025 program year. Your voice, ideas, and commitment have played a vital role in helping us grow and serve our families better.
We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the positive impact you’ve made. Your willingness to lead, listen, and support has truly strengthened our program.
With heartfelt appreciation,
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN JULY
Sunday, July 6
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, July 7
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect Team on Zoom
Tuesday, July 8
1 pm: Disciples Women meeting
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team meeting on Zoom
Saturday, July 11 – Tuesday, July 15
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) General Assembly in Memphis
Sunday, July 13
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Leadership Council on Zoom
Monday, July 14
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Sunday, July 20
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Wedding shower for Annie Ballew and Gabe Heiderscheit
Tuesday, July 22
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat!
Saturday, July 26
1 pm: Called Regional Assembly in Macon (to meet and vote on the Regional Minister candidate)
Sunday, July 27
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: Jeanie Morgan
Scripture: Libby Ballew
Communion Meditation: Lee Thompson
Elders: Tadd Huff and Elizabeth McElhanon
Deacons: Elizabeth Anders and JT Clements
Communion Preparation: Elizabeth McElhanon
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. 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 JULY 6 AND JULY 13
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.
July 6, 2025
- 2 Kings 5:1-14
- Psalm 30
- Isaiah 66:10-14
- Psalm 66:1-9
- Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
- Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
July 13, 2025
- Amos 7:7-17
- Psalm 82
- Deuteronomy 30:9-14
- Psalm 25:1-10
- Colossians 1:1-14
- Luke 10:25-37
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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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SUPPORT THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OPSummer is upon us, and many students will be hungry without their school breakfast and lunch! Each summer the Lawrenceville co-op partners with Village of Hope to make sure those students in our area who are in need of food get the support they need. Last year, they served 11 neighborhoods and handed out almost 2,000 bags in the 8 weeks we distributed food. The co-op is collecting food for this program and could use your help.
Summer Lunch Program Needs
- Individual macaroni and cheese
- Individual packets of oatmeal
- Vienna sausages
- Pop Tarts
- Individual cereals
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
- Dry pasta
- Rice
- Corn
- Mixed vegetables
- Canned meat
- Pork and beans
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 3 and up diapers
- Feminine pads
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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.
Mark 5:36: Jesus said to Jairus: “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
Celebrations
- Hunter Baxter (Jeanie Morgan’s great-grandson) is home from the NICU!
- Rafael Evatt-Machado’s birthday is July 4
- Nelly Ruiz’s birthday is July 4
- Bob Hanson’s birthday is July 6
- Jeanie Morgan’s birthday is July 9
- Fred and Vicki Van Horn celebrate their anniversary on July 4
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For the meeting of the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Memphis, Tennessee later this month
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee, as they bring a candidate for Regional Minister to the Regional Assembly for a vote on July 26
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Family and friends of Patricia Saturday
- Family and friends of Larry Roberts (brother-in-law of Marilyn Parks, Kim Peeples, and Sanford Thompson)
- Pam Van Dusen (friend of Marilyn Parks; mother died last week)
- Elizabeth McElhanon (recovering from pneumonia)
- Alison Martin (Diane Bales’s sister; her close friend Catherine Martin died recently)
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
- Connie Worrel (health issues)
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Ronnie (Ronnie is having health challenges)
- Brenda Sizemore (health issues)
- Ms. Davis (church neighbor; requested prayers because her house burned down)
- Suzy Santoro (Anna Harrison’s daughter)
- 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 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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