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See You in Church Sunday June 8
Invite a Friend!
Worship Services 9:00 & 11:15 AM
Focus Group Sunday School 10:00 AM
404.256.2582
Rev. Danny Gulden, Senior Minister
Sermon Series: The Real Social Network
The Difference of Christian Community - Pentecost (1 of 4)
Acts 2:1-4
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From Danny
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It was only 10 years ago that a new movement began, one that would come to define and shape what we now know as social networking. A Harvard dorm room bore witness to the launch of thefacebook.com by a student named Mark Zuckerberg. The original goal was to connect people in the university online. It was a fairly small movement; after all it was housed in a college dorm room. Ten years later, Facebook has over 1 billion users with a market value as a company of around $100 billion. If Facebook were a country, it would be the second largest country in the world behind China.
Many, many years ago, long before Facebook, another social network began. The followers of a wandering rabbi were gathered in Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Pentecost, 50 days after Passover. Their beloved teacher, whom they believed to be the messiah, had been crucified, raised from the dead, and had appeared, entrusting his mission to them. He had spoken of the Holy Spirit, which would be with them, which would empower them. This is the setting for the original social network, the church. The church would become known as the body of Christ, God's best hope.
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series, The Real Social Network, where we will look at the power of Christian community. We start on Pentecost, the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church. I encourage you to wear something Red this Sunday, as this is the liturgical color for the day. Let's fill the pews with red (sorry Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Florida, etc. fans). It promises to be a wonderful day to invite someone to experience God's powerful grace at Sandy Springs Christian Church.
In about a month, we have a group of over 30 people headed to Rattlesnake Ridge, Kentucky, one of the poorest places in the United States. We will have two groups, one doing home construction and another providing a Vacation Bible School for the children in the community. If you cannot physically go, you can still be a part of this mission. Look for the Rattlesnake Ridge board outside the Sanctuary this Sunday, where you will find items needed. Take a sticker with the item and bring it to church before June 30. It's an easy way to serve a community in need with God's love.
Finally, as we enter the summer months, please remember that our ministry continues. The ministry of Sandy Springs Christian Church is dependent upon your generosity, and it is your generosity that empowers God's spirit to be at work in our midst. Your gifts Do make a difference. I am blessed to serve with such a generous community of people. See you on Sunday!
Grace and peace,
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On June 8 we will celebrate the movement of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church as recorded in Acts 2. You are invited to wear RED this Sunday. Red is the liturgical color of the day and reminds us of the power, movement, and work of the Holy Spirit.
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About This Sunday's Music
The Day of Pentecost is all about passing the torch. Literally! Holy Fire symbolizes the presence of the Spirit, when the Church writ large is born, to pass on the teachings of Jesus. So this Sunday we sing of the Spirit, of God's Grace in our lives together. At 11:15 AM the Sanctuary Choir will present "Holy Fire" by Jane Marshall, which speaks of the presence of fire from Moses' burning bush to the Day of Pentecost.
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June Sermon Series
"The Real Social Network"
What if life was more than just a status update, tweet, email or text? What if you have friends that you have not actually met? Friends that you can count on to be there when you need them the most...no matter the circumstances. Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches...those who dwell in me...and I in them, bear much fruit." Join us as we unlock the power of a network connected to one another through Christ in life-sustaining and life-changing community.
June 8: The Difference of Christian Community - Acts 2:1-4, Rev. Danny Gulden
June 15: The Power of the Crowd - Matthew 18:15-20, Rev. Linda S. Whitmire
June 22: The Faith of Four Friends - Mark 2:1-5, Rev. Danny Gulden
June 29: The Way of Relationship - John 15:1-8, Rev. Danny Gulden
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ADULT EDUCATION
June Focus Groups
10:00 AM
Click here for a full description of classes being offered.
Contemporary Class - CONTINUITY AND DISCONTINUITY
Art Edwards, facilitator - Leslie Classroom
June 15 & 22
Contemporary Class - TOOLS TO STRESS-PROOF YOUR DAYS
Pat and Paul Kapphahn, facilitators - Leslie Classroom
June 8, 15 & 22
MODERN FAMILY
Danny Gulden, facilitator - Common Ground
Bible Study - BOOK OF AMOS ("THE NOT-SO-FAMOUS AMOS")
Jeff Morgan, facilitator - Danny's Office
June 15 & 22
HYMNS OF THE HEBREWS: THE PSALMS
Joanne Burgess, facilitator - Conference Room
June 8, 15 & 22
LECTIONARY
Larry Steinmetz, facilitator - Volunteer Office
BELIEVERS SHARING - 9:20 AM
Barb Duren, facilitator - Conference Room
Come Grow at SSCC!
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SSCC Church Calendar
Click here to view the SSCC calendar on our website.
Coming Up June 8-21, 2014
YOUTH
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Bryant & Katie Gibson Directors, Children
and Youth Ministries
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Click here to read the Summer 2014 issue of The Vine, SSCC's youth newsletter. Copies are available at the Connect Credenza.
Mail Call for our campers!
 If you'd like to include a letter in the package we collect each Sunday, they will be sent out on Monday morning. You are welcome to put letters in our box or hand them to us at church. Thank you in advance for sharing your love with our children and youth!
Camp Christian CYF: June 9-14
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Campers
Trenton Brown
Samantha French
Michael McCluskey
Austin Michels
Bailey Mooney
Lindy Watkins
| Counselors
Caroline Dalton
Bryant Gibson
Katie Gibson
Hannah Gunter
Lauren Hill
Katherine Lochery | Director
Danny Gulden
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Click here to see some great pictures from the Junior 1 Camp, June 2-6.
PASTORAL CARE
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Jim Armstrong
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Care Note: June 5, 2014
Medicare Counseling with Joyce Edwards
1st and 3rd Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM, by appointment.
Financial Counseling with Jim Armstrong
2nd and 4th Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM, by appointment.
Tuesday, June 9
WHO (Widowed Helping Others)
B's Bistro
11:40 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact: Linda Whitmire or Monalea Dalrymple
 Wednesday, June 18 - Third Wednesday this month
Women's Bible Study
10:00 AM at Linda's
In order not to interfere with those attending Quadrennial, the every-four-year-from-all-over-the-world Disciples Women's gathering hosted in Atlanta the fourth week in June, our SSCC women's Bible study will gather the third Wednesday this month to conclude our exploration of "What Kind of God is Our God?" We will take a couple of months off for the summer, but enjoy an extended time June 18 with study, fellowship and lunch at Linda Whitmire's home. Please meet at the church at 9:45 to carpool. It's potluck, so bring something to share! All SSCC gals and friends are invited. But please let Linda know if you will come. RSVP: lswhitmire@bellsouth.net
OUTREACH
 Saturday, June 21POOL PARTY & TRIVIA
McDaniels' pool, 4550 Blackland Drive, 30067
4:00 Swim & Social
5:30 Hog Dogs (lots of fun toppings! ) & Salads
6:30 Trivia
Donations will be accepted for the Rattlesnake Ridge Family Mission Trip, July 6-11. We will be collecting items for the camp, the work sites and local kids lunches. We will also take gently used clothing and small furniture and household items. Most wanted item: Men's shoes (gently used or new). See the Connect Board for additional information and take a sticker for the item for you plan to donate. You can also click here for a complete list of items. Bring items to the Pool Party or deliver them to the church by July 5.
 June OutreachCommunity Action Center
"Baby Shower"
Please donate these items:
(Leave items in bin by coat rack in Centrum)
Diapers, bottles, baby powder, baby lotion, baby body wash, bibs, receiving blankets, bath towels, soft rattles, pacifiers, onesies, gowns & socks, clothing (0-9 mos). Women's Ministries and SSCC Outreach Ministry are grateful for your support.
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Prayer Requests
Prayers requested for our campers at Camp Christian.
Janis Hill - for her sister, Jackie R., who suffered a serious fall
Cordelia & Phillip Rowell - for Cordelia's mother, Grace Earle. Prayers for Phillip, Cordelia, and the family.
Lynn McCahren - for her mom who suffered a fall but no serious injury
Anne Butz - requests prayers for comfort and peace for her mother, Nancy Whitaker who is home from the hospital on hospice care
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thirdagers, let's celebrate Independence Day! Sign up early! Click here for more important details from Shelton Blackburn.
CONCERT - Sunday, June 29
3:15 pm parking; 4:00 pm concert
Roswell United Methodist Church
Dinner at Brookwood Grill
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Book Discussion at First Baptist Church Decatur
When: Thursday, June 12
7:00 PM - no ticket required
Estelle Ford-Williamson and Majok Marier
Seed of South Sudan: Memoir of a "Lost Boy" Refugee
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Birthdays
June 8-21
Happy Birthday wishes to every one!
06/08 Steven Ryan Butz
06/10 Cindy Driemeyer
06/10 Atticus Mooney
06/10 William Reese
06/11 Rabi Samuel
06/14 Mary McNeal
06/15 Carolyn Dishman
06/15 Ellie Ellerbee
06/15 Tracey McCluskey
06/16 Charlotte Hale
06/16 Emma Lochery
06/20 Jeff Matthews
06/20 Kathy Woodworth
06/21 Patsy McBride
06/21 Sue Strahm
06/21 Laura McKinney
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Volunteers Needed at Women's Quadrennial
There are volunteer opportunities at Women's Quadrennial, June 25-29 at the Atlanta Mariott Marquis. If you would like to help out, please email Betty Brewer Calvert at Betty@GADisciples.org. |
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Quick Links
www.disciples.org - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada
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Sharon Hanna, Ministry Administrator
Sandy Springs Christian Church (DOC)
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