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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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SERMON PREVIEW: PENTECOSTScripture: Acts 2: 1 – 21
Sermon Title: A Rush of Wind – for Everyone
The arrival of the Holy Spirit is a familiar, dramatic event. A group of disciples were gathered together, and suddenly were engulfed with a loud sound and divided tongues that looked like fire. But what happened next was even stranger. All of a sudden, these disciples were able to teach others about God’s deeds of power – by speaking in languages they had never studied or practiced! The crowd heard them speaking and gathered, confused and skeptical. And then Peter stepped up and gave the first Christian sermon, starting with ancient words from the prophet Joel.
It’s a memorable event, but what does it have to do with our life and mission as a congregation following Jesus in the 21st century? Everything! The Holy Spirit was, and is, for everyone – people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. Join us Sunday as we explore this surprisingly inclusive story of the founding of the church. See you Sunday, in person or online. You are encouraged to wear red on Sunday in celebration of Pentecost.
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CAMP COMMISSIONING THIS SUNDAYWe are lucky enough to have a large group of campers, counselors, directors, keynoters, storytellers, and other supporters attending Camp Christian this summer. This Sunday, June 8, we will commission all those going to camp, and send them off with our blessings and prayers. We hope you can join us for this special moment in worship. You are welcome to wear a camp t-shirt as part of this special celebration.
Want to send cards to our campers and camp staff this summer? In the gathering space, you will find a list of those going to camp, cards to send good wishes, and envelopes for each camp session. We will send cards to each camp session with a director or counselor. Chi Rho is the first camp session, beginning on Monday, June 9. Please bring your cards for Chi Rho 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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CO-OP 30TH BIRTHDAY THIS SATURDAYThe Lawrenceville Co-op is celebrating their 30th birthday this Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 11:30 am. They will have cake, a DJ, tours, some history shared, and an opportunity for you to donate a can, a dollar, or an hour of your time to continue the legacy of this amazing ministry. Please plan to stop by!
LFCC will host the cake table, and will serve cake/cupcakes, lemonade and water to participants. The co-op will provide the cake and drinks. If you are available to help out, either at 9:30 f0r set up or at 10 for the actual event, talk to Rod Baker.
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PENTECOST SPECIAL OFFERING THIS SUNDAYThis Sunday, we will collect the Pentecost Special Offering, which supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. Gifts to the Pentecost Offering support new church development through both regional and general programs. Our own Story Forest Christian Church, the Korean-language congregation that meets in our sanctuary on Sunday afternoons, receives funding from the Pentecost Special Offering. To be sure your Pentecost offerings are designated for New Church Ministry, please mark your checks or online contributions with “Pentecost Offering.”
Thank you for your generous support that enables the church to spread the Good News from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATEThe next Disciples Women meeting will be on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. Join us for Bible study and fellowship. We will begin planning the ice cream social, which will be held on August 17.
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(Not a picture of the actual playground!)
HELP INSTALL THE FAMILY PROMISE PLAYGROUND!Family Promise has purchased a Treasure Trove wooden playground set with some grant funds – and they need help installing it. Installation is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, starting at 9 am,, and we need a 4 – 5 person team to help with installation. If you have experience installing a similar set, if you’re willing to read instructions, and/or if you’re able to offer some muscle and follow directions, we need you! Please talk to Rod Baker if you’re available that day.
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CAMP WORK DAYS THIS WEEK
Camp Christian needs volunteers to help get ready for summer camp this week. Tasks include cleaning cabins, the bathhouse, the director’s bungalow, and the villas. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks to work days. Marilyn Parks will be there on Friday, June 6. Please reach out to Marilyn if you are able to help.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN JUNE
Sunday, June 8
Pentecost Sunday
Camp Commissioning
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, June 9
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Tuesday, June 10
1 pm: Disciples Women meeting at church
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team on Zoom
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Tuesday, June 17
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Ted’s Montana Grill, 1250 Scenic Highway, Suite 1720
Sunday, June 22
No choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
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: Jeanie Morgan
Scripture: Ruthie Weeks (Disciples Peace Intern)
Communion Meditation: Beth Thompson
Elders: Sanford Thompson and Julie Thompson
Deacons: Riley Ballew and Molly Ballew
Communion Preparation: Julie Thompson
If you are interested in serving as a worship leader or greeter in July – December 2025, please sing up with Rev. Hoyt Huff on Sunday morning, or 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 8 AND JUNE 15
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 8, 2025
- Acts 2:1-21
- Genesis 11:1-9
- Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- Romans 8:14-17
- John 14:8-17, (25-27)
June 15, 2025
- Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
- Psalm 8
- Romans 5:1-5
- John 16:12-15
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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.
Colossians 1:17: “Jesus himself is before all things, and in Jesus all things hold together.”
Celebrations
- Dennis Higdon’s birthday is TODAY (June 4)
- Katherine Jensen’s birthday is June 6
- Candace Richardson’s birthday is June 9
- David Britt’s birthday is June 10
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For our celebration of Pentecost and the beginning of the church this Sunday
- For Camp Christian directors, counselors, keynoters, CITs, and campers, that camp may be a meaningful and faith-building experience for them
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Ronnie (Ronnie is having health challenges; Chris is supporting her)
- Richie Hanes (Anna Harrison’s neighbor; surgery next week)
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
- Connie Worrel (health issues)
- Brenda Sizemore (medical issues)
- 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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