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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: STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION
This Sunday is a fifth Sunday, when we do worship a little differently than usual. Our focus this week will be on the stained glass windows in our church. During Sunday school, the Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff will guide us through the history of some of the windows and the people who donated them to the church. During worship, we will focus on the meanings of the windows and the scriptures connected to them. Join us for this meaningful time of learning and worship.
After worship, we will celebrate the conclusion of our Capital Campaign. Plan to stay after worship for cake and punch, sponsored by the Congregational Care and Connect Team. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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CONSIDER YOUR GIFT FOR THE 2025 CAPITAL CAMPAIGNOur 2025 capital campaign will wrap up this coming Sunday. This campaign will focus on funding special facilities and grounds projects over the next three years, which will help ensure that we can make necessary improvements and repairs that come with having a 25+ year old building. This Capital Campaign is also an important time in the spiritual life of our church, when all of our prayers are needed.
Proposed Capital Campaign Projects
We have set a goal of $80,000 for this 3-year campaign. Items to be considered.
- Fixing drainage issues in the parking lot
- Repairing, sealing, and striping the parking lot, including a pad for the trash container
- Replacing the storage shed
- Replacing the blinds throughout the education building
- Landscape/Prayer Garden upkeep
- Furniture for gathering area
As we dream new dreams, we humbly request that during this time you lift up our church and the success of this campaign when you pray.
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
~Ephesians 3: 20-21
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATESThe next Disciples Women meeting will be on Tuesday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the church conference room. Elizabeth McElhanon will lead the lesson. All women are welcome!
We are invited to the Women’s Luncheon at New Hope Christian Church on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00-1:00. New Hope Christian Church is at 1982 Old Norcross Road in Lawrenceville. There is no charge for this event. You are invited to fellowship with other women in the region. Please let Karen Jensen or Marilyn Parks know if you plan to attend.
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MEALS FOR THE BENSCH FAMILYThe Congregational Care and Connect team is requesting meals 3 times per week for the first 2 weeks after Rev. Teresa’s surgery this Friday. We have volunteers for the first two meals. If you would like to volunteer for a future meal, there will be a sign-up sheet in the gathering space on Sunday. Thank you for supporting the Bensch family during this time of healing.
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GIVING TREE FOR CAMP CHRISTIANOn Sunday, April 6 and Sunday, April 13, the Outreach Team will be sponsoring a giving tree to support Camp Christian, to raise money to purchase water bottles for campers and staff and to purchase new grills for camp. Marilyn Parks will have envelopes for camp giving tree donations. You can put your donation in the envelope and return it to her, or place it in the offering plate. Thank you for your loyal support of Camp Christian.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: BLESSING OF PETS ON APR. 27On Sunday afternoon, April 27 at 2 pm, we will gather in the church parking lot for our annual Blessing of Pets service. You are invited to bring your pets (if they travel and interact with others well) or photos of your pets to be blessed. (The Bales-Gibson cats will definitely NOT be there in person!)
As we prepare for the pet blessing, we will be collecting (old) towels, pet toys, and pet treats to be donated to the local animal shelter. Collection boxes will be in the gathering space for your donations starting this week. If you have questions about donations, talk to Andrew Jensen. Thanks for your support!
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS AND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
We have created a calendar of church events and giving opportunities for 2025. Copies will be available in the gathering space on Sunday. If you would like an electronic copy, please sign up on the sheet in the gathering space, or email Rev. Diane (diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org).
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH AND APRIL
Wednesday, March 26
11:30 am: Info meeting, led by Mrs. Torres, Parent Liaison at Cedar Hill Elementary School
Sunday, March 30
Fourth Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Special Sunday school presentation – Rev. Dr. Hoyt Huff presents on the history of the stained glass windows
11 am: Worship – Fifth Sunday – Stained Glass Windows
12 pm: Capital Campaign Celebration
Tuesday, April 1
11:30 am: TONTO
Sunday, April 6
Fifth Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Leadership Council
Monday, April 7
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect Team on Zoom
Sunday, April 13
Palm Sunday
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, April 14
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Tuesday, April 15
1 pm: Disciples Women at the church
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team on Zoom
Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunday
9 am: Choir practice
9:30 – 10:30 am: Drop-in Easter breakfast
11 am: Easter Worship
Tuesday, April 22
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe
Sunday, April 27
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Special Sunday school presentation – Josiah Vega
11 am: Worship
2 pm: Blessing of Pets
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
Readers: Diane Bales, Hoyt Huff, Connie Thompson
Communion Meditation: Diane Bales
Elders: Marilyn Parks and Frank Hawkins
Deacons: Nancy Groves and Joey Baker
Communion Preparation: Marilyn Parks
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 MAR. 30 AND APR. 6
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.
March 30, 2025
- Joshua 5:9-12
- Psalm 32
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
April 6, 2025
- Isaiah 43:16-21
- Psalm 126
- Philippians 3:4b-14
- John 12:1-8
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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-OP
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. According to the co-op, “Lent lasts 40 days and 40 nights so we challenge as many of you as possible to collect and donate 80 cans/packets of food. Canned fruit of any variety and applesauce are needed!” Thank you for your generous donations that help keep this vital ministry running.This week we are asking you to focus on fruit.
Most Needed Food Items
- Macaroni and cheese
- Instant potatoes
- Canned fruit and applesauce
*Village of Hope needs mac and cheese cups, ramen cups, boxed milk, and rice cups
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 30:11: “You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
Celebrations
- Evan Bensch and Chanel Newcomer are engaged to be married
- Linda Kullman’s birthday was March 25
- Molly Ballew’s birthday is March 30
- Joshua Yoon’s birthday is March 30
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For the success of the Capital Campaign, and for the Capital Campaign celebration this Sunday
- For our Fifth Sunday worship and Sunday school program this week
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Teresa Bensch (knee replacement surgery on Friday)
- Bessie Kirby (hospitalized with health challenges; new home)
- Eva Krahwinkel and Neva Maffett (hospitalized; living transitions)
- Kerry Bensch (still recovering from hip replacement surgery; fracture in thigh bone is healing and will not require additional surgery)
- Phillip Maffett (Neva Maffett’s son)
- Family of Walt and Marilyn Peckinpaugh (family friends of Diane Bales; died in car accident last week)
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, Eva Krahwinkel, Neva Maffett, Ada Mullinax, Bill Phyfer, Bob Powell, and Jimmy and Patricia Saturday
- Our family and friends with ongoing health challenges
- Chris Santoro (recovering at home after hospitalization)
- Connie Worrel (health issues)
- Nancy Harrison, Maggie Copeland, and Linda Linker (Anna Harrison’s sisters-in-law; illness)
- Odessa Adams (Anna Harrison’s mother, at home with hospice care)
- Dorrie Toth (recovering from eye surgery)
- Mary Ann Pusen (Connie Thompson’s mother, fractured wrist)
- Eric McDonald (husband of former interim minister Melinda McDonald; recovering from open heart surgery)
- 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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