Rev. Danny Gulden

Senior Minister

I imagine that question strikes fear into many a heart. Ready for what? Did I forget something? As we move into December, we seem to become busier and busier. In the joy of the season, we are pulled in many different directions. So busy, in fact, that we can easily forget what we really should be preparing for- the gift of the Christ child, born to a teenage mother in a crude manger long ago. Are we ready for everything to change? Are we ready to receive the gift of a new reality? In the season of Advent, as we prepare to receive this gift anew, our greatest fear perhaps the greatest disservice that we can do for ourselves, is to not be ready to be transformed.

Our busyness also blinds us to what type of people we are today. Our preparation is not faithful unless we asking, 'God, what can I do now, what can I do today?" As we see injustice, as we bear witness to the struggles of others, do we think, "That should get better soon" or "I hope someone will do something about that." Does our busyness blind us to the needs of others?

Here is why being prepared is so important- Henri Nouwen calls it the VACARE DEO, room for God. While we are busy doing other things, we neglect to make room for God. If we fail to make room for God, we will fail to fully embrace the wonderful gift of Christmas.

Enjoy the season. Take in everything it has to offer. When you are asked, "are you ready," be able to say with confidence, "I am," knowing that there is room for God.

Blessings on your journey,

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We had another successful Thanksgiving dinner with Lake Forest Elementary School (LFE) on November 20.  This year, the dinner was served on a Thursday to about 400 students and parents in the Lake Forest Cafeteria.  A dedicated crew of volunteers worked all week in the SSCC kitchen under the direction of Jim Torbert to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner:  turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberries, and rolls.  Thanks to everyone for the generous donations!  The teachers of LFE donated and prepared 22 turkeys.  Trader Joes in Sandy Springs donated many of the items used to complete the meal.  And we had 65 delicious pies donated by SSCC members and friends!  

Sally Ford  11-16-2014

Sally Ford joined our faith family at Sandy Springs Christian Church on November 16, 2014.  She transfers her church membership from Mt. Paran, Atlanta.  Sally is employed part-time at Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs.  After visiting SSCC on and off for several years, she realized she felt love like in the church she grew up in.  Welcome, Sally!

Gil and Sandie Reed 11-23-2014

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Jazz Christmas Concert

 Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 pm

  
We offered this program last year, and it is back by popular demand. Attendees were so happy to have such a quality musical Christmas program conveniently located just outside the perimeter! The musicians that perform have recorded nationally and internationally with well-known artists such as Natalie Cole, Cee lo Green, Art Garfunkle, Gladys Knight, Johnny Mathis and others. In 2012, when the Song of Simeon CD debuted, NPR awarded it the honor of one of the ten best albums (not just Christmas; not just jazz) of the year! Give yourself a gift this year and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. You will be glad you did!

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Go to www.SandySpringsCC.org to view our monthly calendar 

"Invitable events" are highlighted in red

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