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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: Peter Raises Dorcas to Life (artist unknown)
SERMON PREVIEW: A GENEROUS WOMANScripture: Acts 9:36-43
Sermon Title: Generosity and Good Work
Acts 9:36-43 tells the story of Tabitha (also called Dorcas), a devoted disciple in Joppa known for her generosity and good work. She falls ill and dies, leading the believers to call for Peter. When he arrives, he finds grieving widows showing him the garments Tabitha had made for them. Peter sends everyone out of the room, prays, and tells her to rise. Miraculously, she opens her eyes and sits up, and Peter presents her alive to the others. This miracle leads many to believe in the Lord.
Join us online or in personthis Sunday as we celebrate strong women on Mother’s Day. Whether mothers, mentors, or caregivers, many women embody Tabitha’s spirit, offering compassion, wisdom, and practical help to others.
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VOLUNTEER HOSTS NEEDED FOR COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETINGSThe Gwinnett Chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets at our church on the third Thursday of each month. We need a volunteer host for the upcoming meetings on August 21 and September 18. The time commitment is 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Volunteers need to have a key and alarm code to the church. If you have a key and are willing to volunteer, please reach out to Rev. Diane (706-207-0252 or diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org) to sign up. If you would like to read more about the work of The Compassionate Friends, go to https://www.compassionatefriends.org.
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SUMMER CAMP NEWSRegistration is now open for summer camps at Camp Christian. The theme this summer is “Another Way.” The deadline to register campers and to apply as counselors is May 16. Use this link for more information both camper registration and adult volunteer information: https://www.gadisciples.org/summer-camp-2025
Please make sure to submit your fees to the church prior to May 16 so a check can be sent to the region. Contact Marilyn Parks if you have questions.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATESWe 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.
The next Disciples Women meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13 in the conference room. All women are welcome for Bible study and fellowship.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ON MAY 19The Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at the church on Monday, May 19 from 2:30 – 6:30 pm. If you are available to help with the canteen, please talk to Rod Baker.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, May 12
6:30 pm: Outreach Team on Zoom
Tuesday, May 13
1 pm: Disciples Women at the church
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities Team on Zoom
Wednesday, May 15
9 am: YMCA Early Learning Program graduation
Sunday, May 18
9 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Board meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Frontera Mex-Mex Grill, 1430 Five Forks Trickum Rd.
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: TBA
Scripture: Jeanie Morgan
Communion Meditation: Gerald Kersey
Elders: Frank Hawkins 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 11 AND MAY 18
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 11, 2025
- Acts 9:36-43
- Psalm 23
- Revelation 7:9-17
- John 10:22-30
May 18, 2025
- Acts 11:1-18
- Psalm 148
- Revelation 21:1-6
- John 13:31-35
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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 packets of oatmeal
- Vienna sausages
- Pop Tarts
- Individual cereals
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
- Macaroni and cheese
- Instant potatoes
- Canned meat
- Canned fruit
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.
Ephesians 3:16-17: “I pray that…Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.”
Celebrations
- Congratulations to Riley Ballew, who will participate in her nursing pinning ceremony this week and will graduate from Valdosta State University on Saturday
- Congratulations to Molly Ballew, who received the Defense Award for the Dacula High School lacrosse team and was invited to the all-county banquet next week
- Thanks to Rev. Teresa Bensch for serving as an at-large member of the Georgia Regional Board
- Kayla Lee’s birthday is May 13
- Tony Ramirez has a birthday on May 15
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 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)
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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