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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
Scripture: Matthew 4: 1 – 11
Sermon Title: Lessons from a Wilderness Walker
This Sunday, as we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we welcome guest preacher Rev. Donna Gunter to the pulpit. She will preach from Matthew 4: 1 – 11. Here’s how she describes her message:
During the season of Lent we often speak of journeying with Christ to Calvary. A significant point in his journey was the beginning of what many scholars note as the beginning of his public ministry. After his identification as God’s son in whom God is well pleased, we find Jesus being led into the wilderness by Satan. Why the wilderness? What happens in the wilderness? What can Jesus teach us about wilderness experiences that will help us manage and endure our own wilderness experiences. See you Sunday morning, in person or online.
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LIFELINE SCREENING ON MARCH 10
The next LifeLine screening will be held at the church on Tuesday, March 10. Rod Baker has a few certificates for a free screening; talk to him if you are interested in using one.
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LET’S EAT! AT RED ROBINLet’s Eat! will take place at Red Robin (1250 Scenic Hwy.) on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30pm. It happens to be St. Patrick’s Day, and also Maddie Carter’s 21st birthday. Please let Anna Harrison (404-441-4844) know if you plan to attend by no later than 4pm that day. Come join us for good food and fellowship.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN MEETINGThe Disciples Women will meet Tuesday, March 10 at 1 pm at the church for Bible study and fellowship.
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WEDDING SHOWER FOR KAEDEN CARTER AND KASSIDY LITCHFIELD
You are invited to a drop-in shower honoring Kaeden Carter and Kassidy Litchfield. This is a “come and stay as long as you’d like” party. Please RSVP to Karla Johnson (770-715-6079 or karlajohnson05@comcast.net) if you plan to come, so they can be sure to have enough food.
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REGISTER FOR REGIONAL ASSEMBLYRegistration is now open for the 172nd Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Georgia, at Ray of Hope Christian Church, Decatur, GA on April 23-24, 2026. “Walking in CommUNITY – Arise, Awake, and Activate!!!” is the theme for the Assembly, grounded in our focal scripture from Isaiah 43:18-19a:
“Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
You will not want to miss this gathering of Georgia Disciples and special guests. Highlights include:
- Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Disciples General Minister and President, will open the Assembly on Friday, April 24, at 1 pm, as the keynote speaker.
- Rev. Dr. Adam Harmon, Georgia’s Regional Minister, will be installed and preach during Friday evening worship.
- Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, Senior Pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church, will lead Bible study on Saturday morning.
- Other Saturday events include a business session, lunch and fellowship, an all-Assembly service project, and closing ceremony.
Regional Assembly is not just for ministers. Everyone in the congregation is invited! You can learn more and register at https://www.gadisciples.org/regional-assembly-2026.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH
Sunday, Mar. 8
Third Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, Mar. 9
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar. 10
1 pm: Disciples Women meeting at the church
Sunday, Mar. 15
Fourth Sunday in Lent
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, Mar. 16
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar. 17
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Red Robin
Sunday, Mar. 22
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Campus Ministry Sunday
9 am: Choir
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Soup lunch
Thursday, Mar. 26
6:30 pm: Worship Team on Zoom
Sunday, Mar. 29
Sixth Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
9 am: Choir
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: Flo Carroll
Communion Meditation: Rev. Teresa Bensch
Elders: Frank Hawkins and Marilyn Parks
Deacons: Riley Ballew and Tadd Huff
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 AND ANNOUNCEMENT GUIDELINES
Each week, our e-gram newsletter helps us stay connected, informed, and inspired. We welcome e-gram article submissions up to four weeks in advance. Please send your content by Tuesday at 5:00 PM via email to both Diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org and Teresa@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org. E-gram submissions can include ministry updates, event announcements, community celebrations or milestones, and prayer requests.
Announcements shared during worship are drawn primarily from the e-gram. If you have a time-sensitive update or urgent prayer request to share, please email it by Friday at 5:00 PM to the same email addresses as above. Thank you for helping us build a vibrant, informed, and spiritually grounded community.
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LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES FOR MARCH 8 AND MARCH 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.
March 8, 2026 (Third Sunday in Lent)
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 95
- Romans 5:1-11
- John 4:5-42
March 15, 2026 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Psalm 23
- Ephesians 5:8-14
- John 9:1-41
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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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NEWS FROM THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OPThank you for your support of the Lawrenceville Co-op as they feed our neighbors in Lawrenceville and Dacula. Food donations are needed more than ever as we move through the winter months!
As we get ready to spring forward this coming weekend, we will concentrate on breakfast items! This week we are asking for oatmeal packets. Grab your favorite flavor and bring them by the Co-op.
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
- Ramen noodles
- Jelly
- Vienna sausages
- Smaller canned microwave pastas
- Canned fruit
- Applesauce
- Shelf stable milk
- Canned tuna/chicken
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 1, 2, and 5 and up diapers
- Feminine pads
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WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH DISCIPLES AT THE REGIONAL AND GENERAL LEVELSKeep 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.
Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Celebrations
- Bruce Johnson’s birthday is March 5
- Riley Ballew’s birthday is March 7
- Bill and Sharon Carter’s anniversary was March 3
- John and Julie Lee’s anniversary was March 3
Weekly Prayers
- For peace in the world, and for those who find themselves in a place of fear because of armed conflict and political upheaval
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For our general and regional church, for our Regional Minister Rev. Dr. Adam Harmon, and for the success of this spring’s Regional Assembly
- For all of us during this season of Lent, that we may find ways to strengthen our relationship with God
- For the work of the co-op in feeding our neighbors in Lawrenceville and Dacula
- For all of us, as we seek ways to communicate safely and effectively as we work through the issues that divide us as a country
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Mary Jo Alvord (back in rehab after a hospital stay)
- Rev. Teresa Bensch (recovering at home after knee replacement surgery this week)
- Dorrie and Tom Toth and family (health and family issues)
- Neva Maffett (Eva Krahwinkel’s twin sister; ongoing health problems)
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
- Elizabeth (Rev. Diane’s friend, recovering from surgery)
- Ada Mullinax (health challenges)
- Nancy Welty (health challenges)
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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