SERMON PREVIEW
Sermon Title: One Bread, One Body
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 16 – 17
This coming Sunday is World Communion Sunday. It’s a time when Christian churches and communities around the world celebrate global unity by gathering together for a celebration of communion. We will celebrate our connection with Christians around the world with word, prayer, song, and scripture read in multiple languages. We will take communion by coming forward and choosing from different types of breads. In all of this, we will celebrate our common humanity and our common faith in the risen Christ. Hope you’ll join us, in person or online!
RECONCILATION SPECIAL OFFERING: BEYOND RESTORATION
This year’s Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering invites us to move beyond restoration to hope in action. Psalm 85:6–11 reminds us that God’s vision is more than repairing what is broken. It is creating a future where love and faithfulness meet, righteousness and peace flourish, and communities experience new life.
Your gift puts hope into action by supporting education, programming, and grants that equip congregations, camps, conferences, and General Ministries to dismantle racism, strengthen relationships, and build beloved community. Half of each gift remains in the region where it is received. We will continue to receive the reconciliation offering this Sunday, October 4.
Your gift puts hope into action by supporting education, programming, and grants that equip congregations, camps, conferences, and General Ministries to dismantle racism, strengthen relationships, and build beloved community. Half of each gift remains in the region where it is received. We will continue to receive the reconciliation offering this Sunday, October 4.
SIGN UP FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
On Sunday afternoon, October 25, we will welcome neighborhood children for our annual Trunk or Treat event from 4:30 to 6 pm. We need at least 10 – 12 trunks set up to distribute candy to make this event a success. You are encouraged to decorate your trunk (and wear a costume if you choose) and hand out candy or small prizes to the children who attend. Be as creative as you like – your trunk can include a game or other simple activity, or you can simply hand out candy. Please sign up in the gathering space, or contact Rev. Diane (diane@lawrencevillechristianchurch.org) to volunteer your trunk.
If you are not able to be there but would like to support the event, you are encouraged to donate bags of wrapped candy. You can leave candy donations in the church office any time before the event. We also need your help to invite people to Trunk or Treat. If you have neighbors, friends, grandkids, or anyone else who might want to attend, please invite them to join us!
If you are not able to be there but would like to support the event, you are encouraged to donate bags of wrapped candy. You can leave candy donations in the church office any time before the event. We also need your help to invite people to Trunk or Treat. If you have neighbors, friends, grandkids, or anyone else who might want to attend, please invite them to join us!
TONTO MEETING AND PLANNING SESSION
TONTO will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 11:30am in the church conference room. Please bring your lunch and drink with you. We will make plans for the annual apple trip on October 29 and the TONTO Christmas gathering. Contact Marilyn Parks or Candace Richardson with any questions.
FALL FESTIVAL AT OAKLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Oakland Community Garden Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm at the garden on the grounds of New Hope Christian Church. The festival is a free community event filled with games, food, and great treasures. The top-notch vendors will be selling unique items, most of which are handmade! To-go BBQ plates will be for sale.
DONATE TO THE LITTLE FOOD PANTRY
Our Little Food Pantry is going strong! It provides 24/7, no-barrier access to food for neighbors facing food insecurity. People can take what they need and give what they can. Volunteers are refilling the pantry about twice a week, If you would like to help fill the pantry, please let Rev. Diane or Rev. Teresa know.
We need your donations to keep the pantry stocked. Please place all donations in the large blue donation bin in the gathering space. We need non-perishable, easy-open items, including:
• Pull tab canned meals, vegetables, beans
• Pull-tab canned chicken, tuna, or Vienna sausages
• Protein or granola bars
• Fruit cups or applesauce cups
• Instant oatmeal or noodle bowls
• Microwave ready rice or pasta
• Shelf stable milk or juice boxes
Please don’t donate perishable items, food that is not in a sealed package, or anything that melts or freezes easily. Thank you for supporting this simple, high-impact community outreach project.
We need your donations to keep the pantry stocked. Please place all donations in the large blue donation bin in the gathering space. We need non-perishable, easy-open items, including:
• Pull tab canned meals, vegetables, beans
• Pull-tab canned chicken, tuna, or Vienna sausages
• Protein or granola bars
• Fruit cups or applesauce cups
• Instant oatmeal or noodle bowls
• Microwave ready rice or pasta
• Shelf stable milk or juice boxes
Please don’t donate perishable items, food that is not in a sealed package, or anything that melts or freezes easily. Thank you for supporting this simple, high-impact community outreach project.
OUT OF DARKNESS WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. To prevent suicide, we need to understand it first.
The Out of Darkness walk raises funds for suicide prevention. Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness Northeast Georgia Walk directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across GA. Register today and you’re taking the first step to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It’s free, quick, and easy to make a real impact. You can register at https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/NEGeorgia or by scanning the QR code below.
The Out of Darkness walk raises funds for suicide prevention. Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness Northeast Georgia Walk directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across GA. Register today and you’re taking the first step to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It’s free, quick, and easy to make a real impact. You can register at https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/NEGeorgia or by scanning the QR code below.
SAVE THE DATE FOR HARVEST MEAL
The Disciples Women will hold their annual Harvest Meal fundraiser after worship on Sunday, November 1. If you would like to volunteer a side or dessert for the meal, please talk to Karen Jensen or sign up in the gathering space. More information to come!
PET BLESSING 2026
A group of LFCC members, neighbors, dogs, and a cat gathered last Sunday afternoon to bless our beloved pets. We remembered those pets who have died, and we blessed each pet or photo individually. It was a wonderful celebration of the role our animal companions play in our families!
DISCIPLES WOMEN RETREAT REPORT
The LFCC Disciples Women had an enriching retreat weekend at Epworth by the Sea. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the blessing box offerings and the silent auction gift cards. We hope additional women are able to attend next year. Enjoy these photos taken at the retreat.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
Sunday, Oct. 4
9 am: choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship – World Communion Sunday
6 pm: Leadership Council on Zoom
Monday, Oct. 5
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect team on Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 6
11:30 am: TONTO at the church
Sunday, Oct. 11
9 am: choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Monday, Oct. 12
6:30 pm: Outreach team on Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 13
1 pm: Disciples Women meeting at the church
Sunday, Oct. 18
9 am: choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
7 pm: Communications Team on Zoom
Monday, Oct. 19
6:30 pm: Finance and Facilities team on Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 20
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at the Diner at Webb Gin
Sunday, Oct. 25
9 am: choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
4:30 pm: Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 29
Annual apple trip
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.
SUPPORT THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OP
As the weather gets cooler, the Lawrenceville Co-op continues to need food donations. 1 in 6 Georgians face hunger every day and 1 in 5 children are impacted. Even the smallest donations can make a difference in the lives of a local family.
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
Co-op’s Most Needed Food Items
- Snacks
- Black beans
- Corn
- Instant potatoes
- Canned fruit/applesauce
- Canned tuna
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 1, 2, and 5 and up diapers
- Feminine pads (urgent need)
Learn more about the work of the co-op at https://lawrencevilleco-op.org/.
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH DISCIPLES AT THE REGIONAL AND GENERAL LEVELS
Keep 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.
- Georgia Region News: https://www.gadisciples.org/news
- General Church News: https://disciples.org/
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!