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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: John Lewis, 2006
SERMON PREVIEW: A SABBATH MIRACLEScripture: John 5: 1 – 9
Sermon Title: Good Trouble
Sometimes the way to change the world, even just our own little piece of the world, is to do things that are outside the expected, to stir up a little trouble. Georgia Congressman John Lewis famously said that meeting Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “inspired me to stand up, to speak up, and speak out. And I got in the way, I got in trouble — good trouble, necessary trouble.”
In this week’s scripture, Jesus healed a man who had been sick for 38 years — and he got into “good trouble” with the Jewish leaders when he did. This Sunday, we will take a look at the miracle itself, and at the extreme negative reaction Jesus got for daring to break Sabbath laws by healing someone. How might this story guide us in our faith journey as a congregation today? See you Sunday, in person or online.
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GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAYThis Sunday, May 25, we will celebrate three graduates who are part of our church family:
- Riley Ballew, Valdosta State University, Nursing
- Molly Ballew, Dacula High School
- Charlotte Barry, North Oconee High School
We will also pray for other graduates connected to our church family. Here are our honorees so far:
- Reed Martin (nephew of Diane Bales and James Gibson) – Baylor High School, Chattanooga
- Trish Kasierski (goddaughter of Diane Bales) – Eckerd College, St. Petersburg
- Jillian Morgan (granddaughter of Jeanie Morgan) – North Carolina State University, Raleigh
- James Morgan (grandson of Jeanie Morgan) – Naval Officer Training, Newport RI
- Maggie Westbrook (granddaughter of Marilyn Parks) – BB Harris Elementary, Duluth (5th grade)
- Micah Baker, Ft. Daniel Elementary, Dacula (kindergarten)
If you have someone special in your life who is graduating from college, high school, elementary school, kindergarten, pre-K, or any other program (including a grandchild, niece or nephew, godchild, or friend), we would love to include them in our prayer for graduates. Please email Rev. Diane the graduate’s name, where they are graduating from, and how they are connected to you, and we will add them to our list. Join us after worship for cake to celebrate the accomplishments of all our graduates!
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LAST CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER FOR VBS AT NEW HOPE CC
LFCC is supporting New Hope Christian Church, who are hosting Vacation Bible School on June 9 – 12 from 6 to 8:45 pm each evening. We need five volunteers from LFCC: one for the nursery, one for the pre-K classroom, one for the 2nd and 3rd grade class, one for the craft area, and one for the science area. If you are able to volunteer, please reach out to Rev. Diane (diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org or 706-207-0252) as soon as possible.
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WOMEN’S LUNCHEON AT NEW HOPEFour women from LFCC attended the lovely Women’s Luncheon last Saturday. The program, meal and fellowship were thoroughly enjoyed. Ada Mullinax won the floral centerpiece at their table!
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FUN AT LET’S EAT!A group of 20 gathered at Frontera Mexican Kitchen for dinner and fellowship. The burritos, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and other foods were delicious, and the conversation was most enjoyable. Make plans to join us for Let’s Eat in June!
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HELP NEEDED FOR CO-OP 30TH BIRTHDAY!The Lawrenceville Co-op is celebrating their 30th birthday on 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 h0st 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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(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
Camp Christian needs volunteers to help get ready for summer camp during the week of June 2. 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. Libby Ballew plans to be there to work on Wednesday, June 4, and Marilyn Parks will be there on Friday, June 6. Please reach out to Libby or Marilyn if you are able to help.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY
Sunday, May 25
Celebration of Graduates
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Thursday, May 29
6:30 pm: Worship Team on Zoom
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: Marilyn Parks
Communion Meditation: Betty Higdon
Elders: Karen Jensen and Anna Harrison
Deacons: Lynn Lane and Andrew Jensen
Communion Preparation: Lynn Lane
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 MAY 25 AND JUNE 1
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.
May 25, 2025
- Acts 16:9-15
- Psalm 67
- Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
- John 14:23-29
- John 5:1-9
June 1, 2025
- Acts 1:1-11
- Psalm 47
- Psalm 93
- Ephesians 1:15-23
- Luke 24:44-53
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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
Summer is coming 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 starting to collect 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
- Oatmeal
- Dry pasta
- Green beans
- Macaroni and cheese
- Instant potatoes
- Canned meat
- Canned fruit
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.
Hebrews 11:1: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Celebrations
- Congratulations to all of our graduates! We can’t wait to see where you go next in life.
- Julie Lee’s birthday is May 27
- Tadd & Debbie Huff’s anniversary is May 21
- Josué & Pamela-Evatt Machado’s anniversary is May 24
- Matt & Barbara McElhanon’s anniversary is May 24
- Richard & Rose Williams have an anniversary on May 27
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For our continued celebration of the resurrection during this season of Eastertide, that our hearts may be touched and transformed by the good news of Jesus’ love
- For our celebration of graduates, that they may be surrounded by our love as we share their accomplishments
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Jeanie Morgan (recovering at home)
- Connie Worrel (recovering at home)
- Al Groves (recent medical tests)
- Brenda Sizemore (medical issues)
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
- Teresa Bensch and Kerry Bensch (recovering from surgery)
- Grace Aguwa (health issues)
- Bessie Kirby (moved to rehab)
- Neva Maffett (Eva Krahwinkel’s twin sister)
- Pam Van Dusen (camp co-director and friend of Marilyn Parks, health issues)
- Suzy Santoro (Anna Harrison’s daughter)
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Veronica
- 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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