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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: Exorcism of the Gerasene Demoniac, unknown artist, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy
SERMON PREVIEWScripture: Luke 8: 26 – 39
Sermon Theme: Jesus Heals a Gentile
The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all tell a story of Jesus healing a man possessed by demons. Jesus had crossed Lake Genessaret (the Sea of Galilee) into non-Jewish territory, and was confronted immediately by a man who was a social outcast because he was possessed by demons. In Luke’s version, Jesus actually talked with the demons, and sent them out of the man and into a herd of swine. But this seemingly simple healing story has a lot more to it – controversy, political protest, and a warning about the dangers of getting what you asked for. We will explore this story and look at some of these different meanings. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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SPECIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION THIS WEEKThis coming Sunday, June 22, the Outreach team has planned a special Sunday school presentation. Lawrenceville Co-op Director Lisa Engberg will join us in the sanctuary at 10 am to talk about the work of the co-op and answer questions. Please plan to join us for this special presentation about an organization that is important to our congregation.
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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 Maccon. 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. Next week, we have a big group going to CYF conference.
Director: Libby Ballew
Keynoter: Rev. Richard Williams
Counselors: JT Clements, Rafael Evatt-Machado, and Rebecca Thompson
Campers: Molly Ballew, Chandler Bays, Makayla Davis, Sophia Coker, Eleanor McElhanon, Keeley Puckett, and Mary Kate Westbrook
Please bring your cards for these campers and staff to worship on Sunday, or take a few minutes to write cards at the church. Thank you for your ongoing support and words of encouragement – our campers and staff really appreciate them!
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FUN AT LET’S EATA group of 13 gathered at Ted’s Montana Grill on Tuesday for Let’s Eat! The food was tasty and the conversation was enjoyable. Join us for the next Let’s Eat! on Tuesday, July 22. (Note: This is the fourth Tuesday of the month.)
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A NOTE OF THANKSDear Church Family,
Thank you so much for being a very important and influential part of my life. Each and every one of you mean so much to me. Thank you for my bible, which has already and will continue to be, read and loved. Love y’all lots!
Love,
Molly Ballew
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN JUNE
Sunday, June 22
No choir practice
10 am: Special Sunday school presentation – Lisa Engberg, Director of the Lawrenceville Co-op
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Live Nativity Planning Team meeting
Sunday, June 29
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship – Fifth Sunday service
12 pm: Education Team meeting in conference room
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: Candace Richardson
Scripture: Nancy Groves
Communion Meditation: Lee Thompson
Elders: Hoyt Huff and Jimmy Peeples
Deacons: Riley Ballew and Molly Ballew
Communion Preparation: Julie Thompson
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 JUNE 22 AND JUNE 29
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.
June 22, 2025
- 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
- Psalm 42 and 43
- Isaiah 65:1-9
- Psalm 22:19-28
- Galatians 3:23-29
- Luke 8:26-39
June 29, 2025
- 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
- Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
- 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
- Psalm 16
- Galatians 5:1, 13-25
- Luke 9:51-62
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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
- Rice
- Corn
- Green beans
- Canned meat
- Oatmeal
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.
Psalm 27:14: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Celebrations
- Anna Harrison’s birthday is June 19
- Nan Anders has a birthday on June 20
- Angel Ramirez’s birthday is June 21
- Angelo Ramirez’s birthday is June 21
- Kim and Jimmy Peeples celebrate their anniversary on June 21
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For Junior Camp, Chrysalis Camp, and Genesis Camp directors, counselors, keynoters, CITs, and campers Camp Christian, that camp may be a meaningful and faith-building experience for them
- 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)
- Connie Worrel (health issues)
- Ms. Davis (church neighbor; requested prayers because her house burned down)
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 and Patricia Saturday
- Our family and friends with ongoing health challenges
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Ronnie (Ronnie is having health challenges; Chris is supporting her)
- Brenda Sizemore (health issues)
- Richie Hanes (Anna Harrison’s neighbor; recovering from surgery)
- 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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