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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: Naomi Entreating Ruth, William Blake, 1795
SUNDAY PREVIEW: NAOMI AND RUTH
Sermon Title: Hospitality and Fidelity
Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Join us this week as we learn from a dynamic duo – Naomi and Ruth. We’ll learn about Hospitality and Fidelity as we explore the path of our duo. The plan they had for life is interrupted by unexpected death and the need for survival. The hospitality of others and their love for one another will serve as a reminder of the faithfulness of God. God often works through the most unlikely people – outsiders, strangers, outcasts, and even through the likes of us. See you Sunday, in person or online.
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REGIONAL MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
The Regional Minister Search Committee would like to hear from each of us. PLEASE complete a short (6-question) survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T7X9YRF. The deadline for response is November 12, so please take a moment now to fill out the survey. The information will help guide the search committee in their next steps as we seek a permanent regional minister.
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VOLUNTEER TO BE IN OR HELP WITH THE LIVE NATIVITY THIS YEAR!
We are beginning to recruit volunteers for our Live Nativity, which will be held on Sunday evening, December 15. If you would like to be in the Nativity or be a volunteer behind the scenes, please see Beth Thompson at church on Sunday or email or phone her. It takes all of us to make this happen, so join us! Family members, neighbors, and friends are welcome to help also.
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TRANSPORTATION NEEDED
We are looking for transportation for a member of Sandy Springs Christian Church who has relocated to A retirement facility off Club Drive and would like to attend LFCC. Please talk to Rev. Teresa if you could help with transportation.
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CHOIR PRACTICE TIME CHANGE
The choir will practice at 8:45 for several weeks beginning this Sunday. Choir members, please note this time change!
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at LFCC on Monday, November 11 from 2:30 – 6:30 pm. We need volunteers to work in the canteen after donors give blood. Please reach out to Rod Baker if you can help, even for an hour. If you’d like to sign up to donate, follow the instructions on the flyer below. Thanks for your generous support of the Red Cross.
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HELP MAINTAIN THE PRAYER GARDENThanks to those who have continued their hard work in the prayer garden, and espeically to Jeanie Morgan and Dennis Higdon for showing up and removing ivy so regularly. If you have even an hour to spare, on any day of the week, the prayer garden can use you. Reach out to Jeanie for more information on what needs to be done, or just show up and pull ivy when you have time. We appreciate the hard work of all those helping to keep the prayer garden beautiful.
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DISCIPLES WOMEN UPDATES AND HARVEST MEAL THANKSThe Disciple Women’s Fellowship (CWF/DWF) meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12, in the Conference Room. The Georgia Disciple Women’s Retreat has been rescheduled for February 21-23 at Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge. The retreat was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. Stayed tuned for more details.
Thank you to everyone who supported the DWF Harvest Meal this past Sunday. Many people helped set up, serve, and clean up. Delicious food was enjoyed by all and the donations totaled $2028.00. Thank you for supporting our missions!
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CARDS FOR BOB POWELL
Marilyn Parks has been in contact with Leigh and Scott Britt this week. They shared that Bob Powell, Leigh’s father. would love to receive cards and notes. Please send them in care of Leigh and Scott Britt, 3085 Haynes Club Drive, Grayson, GA 30017.
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DONATE TO HURRICANE RELIEF
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have devastated parts of Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and western North Carolina over the past few weeks. If you want to help with hurricane recovery, donations to Week of Compassion will help with both immediate and long-term recovery. You can donate online at https://www.weekofcompassion.org/give.html. Designate your gift for Hurricane 2024 to ensure that it helps with hurricane recovery. Learn more about Week of Compassion’s relief work in the areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Week of Compassion website.
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CUB SCOUT UPDATE
The Cub Scouts had a busy month in October. The scouts honed their communication skills while selling popcorn at Kroger store fronts. They finished their sales with close to $7,000 sold. There was a trip to a corn maze, and 5 families participated in a family campout at Scoutland, where the kids participated in arts and crafts, learned skills in archery, BB guns, and safety. They learned outdoors skills such as camping and fishing. All the scouts earned their Bobcat rank, and many earned achievements during the campout. The adults had a campout of their own for planning and bonding.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
From time to time, people on our church community embark on new adventures. We share some of their excitement in these new projects, and include them in our ongoing prayers. If you would like to participate in Flo’s grand opening or support Hugh’s mission trip, I’m sure they would love your support. (As always, donating and supporting the projects of individuals in our church is completely optional.)
Hugh Yoon Going on Mission Trip
Hugh Yoon, son of Rev. Peter Yoon (who leads Story Forest Christian Church on Sunday afternoons in our sanctuary) is going on a mission trip to Honduras with Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA), where he and about 30 other Georgia Tech students will work to meet the needs of local communities, offer physical support, and share the living testimony of Jesus Christ. If you would like to support Hugh, please surround him with prayers, especially between December 14 and 21 when he is in Honduras. If you would like to support his trip financially, you can make a gift online at https://gofund.me/2ba9c2b8 or bring a check to the church and we will make sure it gets to Hugh. Thanks for your prayers and support!
Flo Carroll’s New Business Grand Opening
Flo Carroll is opening a new fitness studio and merchandise store, dedicated to the memory of her mother, as a tribute to her and a testament to love and perseverance. Flo has shared the following information: “We are thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of our Customized Fitness Merch Store on November 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM EST via the FMI Zoom Platform. Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their attendance. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time! Join us for a chance to win one of 5 exciting prizes valued up to $450. Remember, you must be present to qualify. For details and to confirm your spot, please reach out to me at flavonsd2013@gmail.com or text 331.575.3053. The meeting ID and passcode will be shared once you say, Yes, I will attend.”
Ashlei Ly’s Performing Arts Trip
Ashlei Ly, daughter of scoutmaster Thinh Ly, whose cub scout pack meets in our church every week, is fundraising for her performing arts trip to Disney World in March 2025. If you would like to support her trip, you can donate at https://aplustours.groupcollect.com/v2/fundraiser/Bpqim5jB3XPNy89GjMjNzL.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 2
8 am: Prayer garden work day
Sunday, November 10
8:45 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
6 pm: Board Meeting on Zoom
Monday, November 11
2:30 – 6:30 pm: Red Cross Blood Drive at the church
6:30 pm: Outreach Team meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, November 12
1 pm: CWF/Disciples Women meeting at the church
6:30 pm: Congregational Care and Connect Team meeting on Zoom
Sunday, November 17
8:45 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
Tuesday, November 19
6:30 pm: Let’s Eat! at Red Robin
Sunday, November 24
8:45 am: Choir practice
10 am: Sunday school
11 am: Worship
12 pm: Decorating the church for Advent and Christmas
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: Brian Ballew
Scripture: Mabel Simmons
Communion Meditation: Dennis Higdon
Elders: Beth Thompson and Patricia Taylor
Deacons: Elizabeth Anders and JT Clements
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. 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 NOV. 10 AND NOV. 17
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.
Sunday, November 10
- Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
- Psalm 127
- 1 Kings 17:8-16
- Psalm 146
- Hebrews 9:24-28
- Mark 12:38-44
Sunday, November 17
- 1 Samuel 1:4-20
- 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Daniel 12:1-3
- Psalm 16
- Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25
- Mark 13:1-8
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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 CO-OP AND GET FREE CHICK-FIL-AChick-Fil-A on Pike Street is once again making us a Community Care Partner. From November 1 – 15, bring 3 cans of food and get a free chicken sandwich. Order your meal from the Chick Fil A app and select that you want to help, and CFA will donate a portion of your order to help the Co-Op. Spread the word!
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THE LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OP NEEDS GREEN BEANS!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. In an effort to fill their empty shelves, they have asked supporting churches to collect a specific item. LFCC’s job is to bring canned green beans to restock the food pantry. Thank you for your generous donations that help keep this vital ministry running.
Most Needed Food Items
- Snacks – Protein bars, granola bars, Cheese and crackers, Peanut butter and crackers
- Canned beans
- Rice
- Mac & cheese
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Canned soup
- Cereal
Most Needed Personal Care Items
- Size 3 and up diapers
- Feminine pads
- Adult diapers size S-XL
- Laundry pods
- Toiletry items
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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.
Galatians 6:2: “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Celebrations
- Meredith Westbrook’s birthday is November 7
- Matt McElhanon’s birthday is November 11
- Malachi Williams has a birthday on November 12
Weekly Prayers
- For our co-ministers, Rev. Teresa Bensch and Rev. Diane Bales
- For the nominating committee as they wrap up their work finding church leaders for 2025
- For those prayerfully considering the request to be church officers next year
- For the Regional Minister Search Committee and their prayerful work
Immediate Needs (names in bold are newly added or updated)
- Dennis Higdon (skin treatment)
- Kerry Bensch (health concerns, awaiting tests)
- Suzy Santoro (Anna Harrison’s daughter, health concerns)
- All those dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
- Week of Compassion staff, who are supporting hurricane recovery on behalf of the Disciples denomination
Ongoing Needs
- Our country and our world
- Our members and friends at home, including Odessa Adams, Gen Ashby, Barbara Bagwell, David Chamberlain, Bessie Kirby, Bill Phyfer, Bob Powell, and Patricia Saturday
- Our family and friends with ongoing health challenges
- Students/teachers/administration of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Winder-Barrow Public School
- Faculty, staff, and students at Apalachee High School
- Karen Jensen (recovery from broken ankle) and Andrew Jensen (caring for Karen during her recovery)
- Dorrie Toth and Tom Toth (recovering from surgery)
- Connie Thompson (Rod Baker’s sister in Nebraska, recovering from knee surgery)
- Ada Mullinax (dealing with health challenges and upcoming medical tests)
- Eva Krahwinkel and Neva Maffett
- Larry Roberts (brother-in-law of Kim Peeples, Sanford Thompson, and Marilyn Parks)
- Rev. Theresa Bailey (LFCC supply preacher in 2023; multiple health concerns)
- Brenda Sizemore (widow of Disciples minister Rev. Roger Sizemore; health concerns)
- Linda Kellman and Ann Kellman (Ada Mullinax’s sister and sister-in-law)
- Chris Klimshuk and her sister Veronica (Veronica is recovering from heart surgery)
- David Chamberlain (long-term hospital stay)
- Grace Aguwa
- Peg Morgan
- Carrie Toth (Dorrie Toth’s daughter)
- Sue Ragsdale (Jeanie Morgan’s friend)
- Connie Worrel’s sister Pat
- Jeanie Morgan’s sister, Judy
- 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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