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LOCC Links - May 5, 2017     

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Youth Alliance fund raising efforts
are now our major source of revenue.
Come have a great time and support these very important programs that assist the children of Greene and Putnam Counties.



Support the children of Greene & Putnam Counties -
through the LOCC Youth Alliance - 
while enjoying the music of Fuzzy & The Works Band.

A Pig Roast and all the fixins! ~ $50 per person
Further details in the confirmation email upon your RSVP

At The Farm, May 21, 4 - 6 p.m. DON'T MISS OUT!




LOCC Leadership Circle

Sunday, May 7, 11:30 a.m.
At The LOCC
~ Worshiping God ~

Sunday, May 5, 2017

EASTERTIDE IV

LOCC TOWARD PENTECOST
~ mirror, mirror on the wall ~

The Voice of Jesus - John 10:1-10

8:30 a.m. at The Plantation Point Pavilion
10:30 a.m. at The LOCC

~ Ushers for this Sunday ~

8:30 a.m. - Ann & 
Charlie Bennett, Kathi Urban, Patricia Walters

10:30 a.m. - Joan Bramblett; Kathi Urban

~ Flowers for this Sunday ~

Kathi & Humphrey Urban in celebration of their 50th anniversary




Sheep are docile; they follow one another, and follow whatever familiar voice they hear leading them. They are not known for their strength. The Bible uses sheep as an analogy for human beings. Thousands of years ago, everyone understood this analogy; sheep were a part of the culture.

Job owned 14,000 sheep; Solomon sacrificed 120,000 on one occasion; Psalm 100:3 refers to God's children as the sheep of God's pasture. Isaiah 53:6 reminds us that "All we like sheep have gone astray;" alluding to the fact that sheep are prone to wander.

Phillip Keller writes "Sheep do not 'just take care of themselves' as some might suppose. They require, more than any other class of livestock, endless attention and meticulous care. It is no accident that God has chosen to call us sheep. The behavior of sheep and human beings is similar in many ways ...  Our mass mind and mob instincts, our fears and timidity, our stubbornness and lack of awareness, our perverse habits are all parallels of profound importance." The quality of life for the sheep depends on the shepherd who takes care of it.

Our text this Sunday from John 10 is one of the most beloved passages to be found anywhere in Scripture. But it's not a stand-alone passage: The healing of the blind man in chapter 9 was more than a miracle. It was part of the process of Jesus forming His flock. The leadership had cast the healed man out of the synagogue. Jesus found him, accepted him, restored him, and placed him in His fold.

I offer you this week a video recording of one of my best loved settings of Psalm 23, by one of my favorite composer / arrangers, Mack Wilberg, Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Nothing more needs to be said beyond this setting and beautiful translation of the cherished 23rd Psalm.


 1. My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is His Name;
In pastures fresh He makes me feed Beside the living stream.
He brings my wand'ring spirit back When I forsake His ways,
And leads me, for His mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace.

2. When I walk thru the shades of death, Thy presence is my stay;
A word of Thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away.
Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread;
My cup with blessings overflows; Thine oil anoints my head.

3. The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days;
O may Thy house be mine abode, And all my work be praise!
There would I find a settled rest (While others go and come),
No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home.

Gary
Pastor of Worship, Communication, & Liturgical Arts

~ Growing Spiritually as Individuals and as a Community ~


The ladies of
Lake Oconee Congregation Chai
extend an invitation to the
ladies of LOCC

CHAI BOOK CLUB - MAY MEETING
Friday, May 12

Hosted by Cindi Weiner




The next gathering of the Chai Book Club is
Friday, May 12th,12:30 p.m. at the home of Cindi Weiner
105 Broadlands Dr, Eatonton GA, which is in Great Waters.

Cindi will serve lunch, so it will be nice if attendees RSVP

The book chosen is  To The End Of The Land By David Grossman
 
Thanks
Sarah Field
 




Spring Bible Study 2017
Selected Wednesdays
3 p.m. at The LOCC

May 10 & 24;   
June 7 & 21
July 12 & 
26



LOCC HOUR of POWER

Mondays ~ 11:45 a.m.

Family Life Center
First United Methodist Church
Greensboro Campus



Our Calendar At A Glance

~ LOCC Leadership Circle, Sunday, May 7, 11:30 a.m. at The LOCC

~ MUSIC THERAPY at The LOCC - SIX WEEKS on Thursdays
begins Thursday, May 11, 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.

~ LOCC Spring Picnic, Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 p.m.
Plantation Point Pavilioin - eVite SENT

~ LOCC Youth Alliance Fund Raiser
Pig Out for a Purpose, Sunday, May 21, 4 - 6 p.m.
At The Farm with Fuzzy & the Words - eVite SENT

~ LOCC Youth Alliance Lunch Buddies
Mondays, Putnam Elementary 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

~ LOCC Hour of Power - WEEKLY - Mondays, 11:45 a.m.
FUMC Family Life Center, Greensboro

~ Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
Second & Fourth Tuesdays  10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 9 & 23

~ Support Groups for Families dealing with Addiction
6:15 - 7: 45 p.m. at The LOCC - May 17 & 31

~ 12 Step Group for Families dealing with Addiction
6:15 - 7:45 p.m. at The LOCC -  
May 10 & 24


~ You are invited to browse the resource library in the conference area ~
 
click to contact Karen Kludt

~ Serving Our Neighbors ~

LOCC Birthdays This Week

May 12 -  Terry Pedersen

May 13 -  Marty Suchik

VOLUNTEERS
are needed to help students
achieve their dream of
attending college this fall
 
If you are willing to assist 12th grade students at Putnam County High School in knowing how to locate appropriate institutions, meet entrance requirements, complete applications and forms, or otherwise be an emotional support and encouragement for this often daunting task



Support Group for Families dealing with Addiction
6:15 - 7: 45 p.m. at The LOCC - May 17 & 31

12 Step Group for Families dealing with Addiction
6:15 - 7:45 p.m. at The LOCC - May 10 & 24
~ You are invited to browse the resource library in the conference area ~
 
You are invited to browse the resource library
on the shelf in the conference area at The LOCC.
Check out any book by providing your name and contact info.



- Concerns of the Community -
 Please support these through your prayers.  Click the links to send an email.

Wesley Adams (father of Andrea Wuori)
Verdain Barnes (click to email Joyce)
Tom Bingham (friend of the Crosbys)
Kay Eadie (friend of Judy Broome)
Jim Hall
Denise Hammond (daughter of Connie Oliver)
Kristin Holt (niece of the Dunnings)
Tori Hosbrook (niece of Carla Thornton)
Bruce Moffatt (friend of the Martincics)
Jean Newland (friend of the Verners)
Ricky Newsom
Brian Rogers (husband of Alpha)
Caleb Trempe (nephew of Tim Merrill)
Heather Urban (daughter of Kathi)
Traci Urban, (daughter of Kathi)
Amy Smith (daughter of Gina & Les)
Renee Vetter (friend of Roger Schurig)
Britney Vincent (daughter of the Elzys)
David Williams (cousin of Steve Cargile)

For additions or changes email Becky Matheny

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