Christmas Eve Service

Hello Church Family,

To clear up any confusion about the Christmas Eve Service tomorrow, here are the details:

When:  Dec. 24th, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: TKA
What: A shorter service with worship and a gospel message.

Hope to see you there!

7's Heart - 7 Bridges to Recovery

Hello Church Family, 


Here is an update from the leader of the 7 Bridges ministry.

Word of the Week: (an excerpt from Our Daily Bread by Jennifer Benson Schuldt)

Hope In Him"The virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." ~Isaiah 7:14

The key word of Christmas is “Immanuel”— God with us!

As we drove home from a Christmas party one evening, my family and I approached a small country church nestled between glittering snowbanks. From a distance, I could see its holiday display. Strings of white lights formed the capital letters: H-O-P-E. The sight of that word shining in the darkness reminded me that Jesus is, and always has been, the hope of humankind.

Before Jesus was born, people hoped for the Messiah—the One who would shoulder their sin and intercede with God on their behalf (Isa. 53:12). They expected the Messiah to arrive through a virgin who would bear a son in Bethlehem and would name Him Immanuel, “God with us” (7:14). The night Jesus was born, their hope was fulfilled (Luke 2:1-14).
Although we’re no longer waiting for Jesus in the form of an infant, He is still the source of our hope. We watch for His second coming (Matt. 24:30); we anticipate the heavenly home He is preparing for us (John 14:2); and we dream of living with Him in His celestial city (1 Thess. 4:16). As Christians, we can look forward to the future because the baby in the manger was, and still is, “the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope” (1 Tim. 1:1).

That night so many years ago
Which brought the Savior’s birth,
Gave promise of a brighter hope:
Good will—and peace on earth. —Anon.
Needs List 12/19-12/25

• Cold/flu medicines, Pepto Bismol, vitamins, aspirin, etc.
• Toilet paper, paper towels and napkins
• T-shirt bags and sandwich bags
• Cleaning supplies: Pinesol, Lysol, bleach, Fabuloso, carpet fresh, mops, brooms, dustpans, etc.
• Lunch meat, lunch meat, and lunch meat!
• 15 passenger van
• A large desk calendar for the office
• Beth Moore Bible study books(about 12-15 of them) "A Woman's Heart- God's Dwelling Place"
• 28 foot box truck with lift gate for donations
• Monetary gifts and gas cards (We spend about $1000.00 a week on gas and would be appreciative of any help we could get!) Online donations can be made at www.7bridgestorecovery.org or checks can be made out to 7 Bridges to Recovery and mailed to 2840 Plant Atkinson Road Smyrna, GA 30080. 

***With just two weeks left in the year, you still have time to make a large donation to the ministry and have it count as a tax write-off for 2011.  We will accept cars, homes, and anything else you are looking to get rid of! Just ask for a tax-receipt upon drop-off! ***
Final Words:
Merry Christmas Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We pray this email finds you hoping  in Him and not in the presents or lack of presents under the tree. Jesus is not the "Reason for the Season" He is the reason for life. Our hope is in Him every minute of every day.  He gave up everything in heaven and became His very own creation, knowing His own creation would not accept Him and would ultimately hang Him upon a cross for an act He did not commit nor did He deserve. He knew this and still chose to come! The book of Isaiah was written about 200 years before Jesus was born. This Christmas, instead of just the typical Bible stories of Jesus being born in a manger, read Isaiah 53 and remember that it was the Lord's will to crush Him, His only Son. He did this because He so loved the world and wanted the world to be reconciled back to Himself. Jesus was not just a baby born in a manger, Jesus is our everything. Apart from Him, we can do nothing! May your Christmas be filled with the hope that Jesus brings to each of us!
Last week, we had a team in from Gainesville State University and had a blast taking them out on the streets every day! We had blessings poured out in abundance again and have so many people and groups to thank. If you have served us or with us this week, please know that we are grateful and that our residents here at the Garden are forever appreciative of your generosity.  May you be blessed for being such a blessing to us! Today, we received all brand-new mattresses from Tempur-Pedic and have switched out every single old mattress for a brand new one! God gives us His best and we are able to give the women, children, and men of the ministry the best too! He is such a great God!
We will for sure continue street ministry on Saturday December 24th. Meet us at the Kmart parking lot off of Cleveland Ave at noon if you wish to join us.  We will not be going out on Christmas because that falls on a Sunday this year but we will have service as normal at 10:30am if you would like to come and worship with us. 
Lord willing, we will have another update next week! Thanks again for everything and have a beautiful Christmas hoping in Jesus Christ! Our Savior has come!!!!

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GO JESUS GO JESUS GO!
LOVE,
7
678-430-3698
www.7bridgestorecovery.org
2840 Plant Atkinson Road Smyrna, GA 30080

IMPORTANT Children's Ministry Announcement

Hello Church Family,

Here is a reminder about the children's ministry song, which is planned for THIS Sunday, December 18, just in case we missed you with the letter. Please continue practicing the lyrics at home this week!

2's and 3/4's: (Singing "Away in a Manger.") We would like for our little ones to dress as kings, angels, shepherds, or animals from the Nativity JUST for the song. You can feel free to put on your pretty dress afterward, if you like. :) These costumes can be made VERY easily from items in your own home. For example, a pillowcase and a length of twine or a headband makes the perfect head covering for a shepherd. Please message me if you need ideas! PLEASE ARRIVE AT 9:00 ON SUNDAY TO RUN THROUGH THE SONG.

5's-10's: (Singing chorus/bridge of "He Made a Way in a Manger.") We were hoping to have the choir dress UP in holiday-type clothing. Suggestions include holiday skirts or dresses for girls and dress/khaki pants with a dress shirt or sweater that contains red, green or white. (Please do not feel the need to purchase anything new!) PLEASE ARRIVE AT 8:45 ON SUNDAY TO RUN THROUGH THE SONG.

We love your children SO much, and we can't wait to hear them sing! Please let us know if you have any questions. mrspadgett@gmail.com

John and Anita Padgett

CM Coordinators

Sunday's Message

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Aaron's message on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Mary Visited by an Angel

Funeral for Marilyn Ulrich

Hello Church Family,


One of our dear church members, Marilyn Ulrich, passed away Friday night after her battle with cancer. We know she is in Heaven rejoicing with her Savior, but please continue to pray for her family as they go through this difficult time. The funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodstock Funeral Home. Instead of sending flowers, the Ulrichs would encourage mourners to donate to The Ovarian Cancer Institute. Follow this link to do so : 
http://ovariancancerinstitute.org/contributions.html

Marilyn J. Ulrich was born on January 4, 1959 to her parents Harry and Esther Stallo in Milan, Indiana. On August 7, 1982 she married the love of her life Dan Ulrich and together they had three children: Philip, Arielle, and Kurt. Marilyn was redeemed by her Savior, Jesus Christ over thirty two years ago and she has spent those years faithfully serving Him. She will be missed by all.  

John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.  And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”


Watch a Memorial Video here: http://vimeo.com/33470474

Sunday's Message

Hello Church Family,

The message recording was again messed up this past Sunday, Dec. 4th. We recorded about 43 minutes of silence. Please bear with the Sound and Video team as we are trying to fix this problem and ensure that the message is ALWAYS recorded. Thanks for your patience!

Christmas Events

Hello Church Family,

We are going to be busy this Christmas season! There are several events coming up in the next few weeks so make sure you take note of and mark your calendars for each one. The events are as follows:

Christmas Book Sale
Sunday, Dec. 11th
The Sovereign Grace Bookstore will be having a major sale with some huge discounts. Please stop by and check out the savings. Maybe you will find some gifts or some holiday reading.


Christmas Potluck
Sunday, Dec. 18th
Sovereign Grace Church will be celebrating Christ's birth by holding a potluck directly following the Sunday service. Bring lunch for your family to share. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Power strips will be available for slow-cookers. Disposable containers for you to cook your hot items in will be available after church on Dec. 11th. Mark your calendars to fellowship with the church family and celebrate Christ's birth.




Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, Dec. 24th
We will be hosting a Christmas Eve Service which will feature a time of worship and a short message. There will not be regular church service on Christmas Day (Dec. 25th).

Sermon - November 27th

Hello Church Family,

Here is the link to Aaron's message from Sunday, Nov. 27th.

http://sgcatlanta.org/sermons/sermon/november-27th-sermon

FOI Update

Hello Church Family, 

We had our last FOI Bible study of the semester this past Sunday at Philip Ulrich’s apartment. Five of our Chinese friends were with us. At the end of the Gospel presentation--in which we urged our friends to believe in Jesus--we asked each of them to tell us where they were in relation to the things we have been discussing over the last 8 to 10 weeks. All five of them expressed quite openly things that they were learning as well as some reservations they have. It appears that the Holy Spirit is doing serious work in each of their lives, drawing them to Christ for salvation. I want to relay to you what “Albert” (his Chinese name is Xizhong Lou) shared. (Albert is a visiting professor with a PhD in Telecommunications/Electronics. His wife, Daisy, who has a PhD in Computer Science and whose expertise is in artificial intelligence, is also here with him.) He said something like this:

I have lots to say. The first thing is this. Being in the field that I am, I have read a lot in Physics. From all my study and reading, I have known that evolution does not explain the complexity of our universe. And when I came here and joined the Bible Study, I learned that God created the world. The second is this. In my country, in elementary and middle school I was taught about Communism, with all of its promises of a perfect world. But when I grew up, I realized that all of Communism’s promises were empty. The Story of God has given me a new hope, a new promise. The third thing: I have never been hurt – by my government, my job, or my family. But if my wife & I become Christians, I am afraid that when we go back to China, we will experience hurt.

Albert and his wife are wrestling with the cost of believing in and following Jesus. Pray that they will come to know and embrace HIM as the Greatest Treasure of all!

Phil & Carol Friesen

Resurgence Meeting Place for Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 19th, at 12:30 p.m. we will meet in the shopping center(parking lot) behind Chili's & Longhorns on Eagle Drive. From there, we will go to a local Operation Christmas Child warehouse off Moonstation Road in Kennesaw and assist packing the shoe boxes into larger boxes that will be sent to the children. Please bring $5 as we will meet at Menchies in Towne Lake afterward for a time of fellowship.

The Snells have room in the van for 8 people to ride with them. We plan to be at Menchies between 2:15-2:30 p.m.  Parents who are unable to join us at the warehouse may meet us afterward at Menchies and enjoy a time of fellowship & plan to pick up their young adult.

Psalm 131

Hello Church Family,

Because of the power outage, we did not get the message recorded this week. But in case you missed it, here are some notes for you:

A Quieted and Calmed Soul
Psalm 131


1. Trusting in the Lord is a mark of Christian maturity.


2. Trusting in the Lord is a matter of the heart.


3. Trusting in the Lord is something we learn. 


"Find the biggest Christ you can find in scripture and fix your eyes upon him." - Sinclair Ferguson 

Good and Angry

Hello Church Family,

Check out this great article from the Gospel Coalition on the contrast of sinful anger and righteous anger.

Good and Angry

Operation Christmas Child Pizza & Packing Party

SGC Children’s Ministry (ages 3-10)

November 13, immediately following Sunday service

SGC Children’s Ministry (ages 3-10)

November 13, immediately following Sunday service

Please review the following information if missed the red letters that were available at children’s ministry check-in OR if you still have questions.

What YOU need to do BEFORE the party:

1. RSVP to Anita Padgett (e-mail OR facebook) with the number of family members participating. Moms and dads, too! mrspadgett@gmail.com

2. Gather one standard-sized shoebox for each family member packing. The clear plastic shoeboxes encouraged by OCC are available at Dollar Tree.

3. Decide if you would like to pack for a boy or a girl and determine the age range (2-4, 5-9. 11-14). (Apparently, 10-14 boys receive the least.)

4. Purchase items to load into shoeboxes—toys, hard candy, school supplies, toiletries, and other small gifts. NO liquids, breakables, food, chocolate or weapons-related items.

5. Complete your donation in advance online at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/followyourbox/

6. PRINT the tracking labels provided if you have chosen to donate using the “Follow Your Box” feature. So cool for your kids to track!

7. OR…if you prefer, you may write a personal check ($7 each, may be combined). Checks will need to placed in an envelope (with form mentioned below) and taped to the completed box.

What WE will provide/do AT the party:

1. A pizza lunch for the RSVP number in your family.

2. Special video presentation. We’ll enjoy a short film that will inspire both you and your kids about partnering with Samaritan’s Purse as they seek to share the gospel with children all over the world.

3. Boy/Girl labels for your shoeboxes.

4. Donation forms/envelopes for those writing personal checks.

5. Photograph of your child. These will be taken during Sunday school and then printed—using one-hour service—before the packing party ends.

6. Card-making supplies. We’ll have a station set up for kids to create a special note to include in their shoebox. We will also provide “All About Me” pages, if desired.

7. Wrapping supplies. We’ll have a station with Christmas paper, scissors and tape if you wish to wrap your box. Wrap top separately!

8. Large rubber bands for securing your box.

9. Prayer time. We’ll take the time to gather as a group to pray over our boxes, asking for Jesus Himself to touch the recipients with His love.

10. Delivery to the OCC warehouse. We’ll collect all of the boxes and transport them to our local drop-off location.

Please contact us if you have any questions. It’s a joy to serve you and your children!

John & Anita Padgett

CM Coordinators

Romans 1:16-17

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Sunday's message from Johnmark Battaglia's message on Romans 1:16-17.

Message Link.

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

Hello Church Family

Here is a link to Aaron's message from 1 Corinthians 2 entitled Proclaiming Christ Crucified.

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

Hello Church Family

Here is a link to Aaron's message from 1 Corinthians 2 entitled Proclaiming Christ Crucified.

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

Book Highlight: Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Hello Church Family,

This week's book highlight comes from Tullian Tchividjian and is entitled Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

A proclamation of Christ's sufficiency that frees us from self-righteousness and keeps us anchored through storms.

Jesus + Nothing = Everything is the equation that Tullian Tchividjian took away from a year of great trial and turmoil. In this book he describes the bitter divisions that soured the beginning of his pastorate at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and the personal anchor that he found in the overwhelming power of the gospel. The book of Colossians forms the basis of Tchividjian's call for Christians to rediscover the gospel and continually reorient their lives around Jesus.

Tchividjian insists that many who assume they understand the gospel fail to actually apply its riches to their lives. He takes particular aim at self-righteousness, which emphasizes moral behavior while ignoring gospel indicatives. In contrast, Tchividjian delivers a strong grip of the gospel and the radical freedom and peace that are only then possible. This book delves into the profound theological truths of the gospel, yet the message is intensely practical--Tchividjian sounds the call for believers to lean hard on Christ in every area of every day.
Jesus + Nothing = Everything: Intro from Crossway on Vimeo.

224 Pages
Published October 2011

About the Author: Tullian Tchividjian, the founding pastor of New City Presbyterian Church, has recently accepted a call to serve Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church as their senior pastor. The grandson of Ruth and Billy Graham, Tchividjian is a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is also the author of Do I know God and The Kingdom of God.

Book Highlight: Disciple-Getting Your Identity From Jesus

Hello Church Family,

Here is this week's book highlight from author Bill Clem:

This guide looks at the essential elements of discipleship while encouraging readers to think and journal through Scripture.

Christians are disciples of Christ. Since our entire identity is defined by Christ, we do well to think carefully about what it means to be a disciple. Bill Clem, an elder at Mars Hill Church in Seattle, looks closely at the characteristics of discipleship.

Originally written as a text for the Resurgence Training Program (Re: Train), Disciple grounds our identity as disciples in the storyline of the Bible. Careful not to be overly prescriptive, Clem instead uses Scripture and real-life stories to illustrate the essential elements of Christian discipleship. He does so by looking at characteristics and distortions of image, worship, community, and mission. He finishes with a practical chapter on weekly planning and a chapter on the multiplication of disciples. Each chapter ends with an assignment in which Clem encourages readers to journal through Scripture passages built around a particular theme. Both veteran and new followers of Jesus will benefit from this comprehensive look at what it means to be a disciple.

240 pages

Published September 2011

About the Author: Bill Clem is a pastor for Ballard Campus of Mars Hill Church, based out of Seattle, and is on the global campus network team spearheading spiritual formation.

Operation Christmas Child

Hello Church Family,


We will be having a Children's ministry Operation Christmas Child "Pizza and Packing Party," immediately following the Sunday morning meeting on Nov. 13. Kids ages 3-10 and their parents are invited to participate. Begin collecting small gifts for shoe boxes NOW. Packing information and a shoe box sample is available on the OCC table. For additional information, please contact Anita Padgett at mrspadgett@gmail.com.

Here is a video about the organization:

Missions Presentation

Hello Church Family,

Please be prepared for our the Sovereign Grace Missions Presentation this Sunday, October 23rd and next Sunday, October 30th. We will show a short video about where Sovereign Grace Ministries is helping local churches abroad. The first video is about Cuba and the second video is about the Dominican Republic. Please be in prayer about how your family can participate in Sovereign Grace Ministries' mission abroad.

Message From Dave Harvey

Hello Church Family,

The following is a message from one of our SGM leaders, Dave Harvey:


Sovereign Grace Ministries is undergoing an assessment process meant to identify strengths and weaknesses. As a major component of this, they have invited an outside conciliation ministry to solicit and assess input from Sovereign Grace church members about where change may be needed in SGM and its churches. And that includes you.


If you have insights that you believe would contribute to a well-rounded assessment of SGM, we would love to have your voice heard. There are roughly 100 churches in SGM, and perspective from all of them, including ours, will be critical to SGM learning as much as possible through this process.


If you’d like to know more about participating, read Dave Harvey’s announcement (http://bit.ly/sgm-input) and watch the SGM blog for related updates. And please pray that God’s grace and peace continue to multiply in Sovereign Grace churches.

Forgiveness is a Ridiculous Thing

Hello Church Family,

Check out this article from The Blazing Center blog entitled "Forgiveness is a Ridiculous Thing". Click on this link : "Forgiveness is a Ridiculous Thing".

Also from the same blog, here is a link to "30 Book Every Christian Should Read".

Needs for The Garden

Needs List: 10/3-10/9

• We need some children's bibles- not so much story books but actual Bibles for maybe ages 7 and up
• Kitchen Needs: commercial sink stoppers, shredded cheese(cheddar and mozzarella), sweet potatoes in a can, olive oil, garlic cloves, butter, Italian seasonings, aluminum foil, eggs, cream cheese, sour cream, salad dressings, etc
• Lunch meat for the lunches for the streets
• Clothing Closet Needs : we still need tennis shoes of all sizes and/or boots for the upcoming season, plain sweatshirts for kids and teenagers, school uniform clothes for our middle school students(khaki/blue pants, collared shirts in navy, yellow, white, and dark green), 1 year baby boy clothes, girls clothes sizes 10-16, bras of all sizes, warmer clothes for the Fall/Winter
• Diapers- newborns and 3-5
• Cleaning supplies: Fabuloso, air fresheners, carpet fresh, bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap, Lysol and other disinfectants
• Hygiene items for both streets and at Garden
• 28 Foot Box truck with Lift-gate
• 15 Passenger van
• Monetary gifts and gas cards

Need a Ride

Is there anyone who will be going to The King's Academy PSAT Session Weds. Oct. 12 from 9-12 AM?  Kurt needs a ride as we only have one car and Dan really needs it that day. Thanks.



Marilyn Ulrich

marilynju@bellsouth.net
(770) 926-8550

Giving Thanks to God

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Aaron's message from Sunday, October 2nd:

Giving Thanks to God

Fall Classes-Still Open!

Hello Church Family,


Our three fall classes still have some spots available. Review the following information fill in the empty spots by calling the church office at 678-494-2100.


Six Steps to Reading Your Bible
When: Starts this Sunday, Oct. 2nd and continues for six consecutive Sundays
Where: The Lancaster Residence
Who: Taught by Keith Lancaster
Open: Yes


Systematic Theology
When: Sunday Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6
Where: The Schlosser Residence
Who: Taught by Brian Schlosser
Open: Yes


Gospel Centered Family
When: Starts this Sunday, Oct. 2nd and continues for six consecutive Sundays
Where: The Church Office
Who: Taught by Aaron Anderson
Open: No

Forever: Why You Can't Live Without It

Hello Church Family,


Check out this week's book highlight by Paul David Tripp:







Forever: Why You Can't Live Without It

Is this all you're living for? For years, pastor Paul Tripp understood we were 'hardwired for forever.' But he didn't understand that it was more than a valuable insight. It is a practical tool to help us face the disappointment of everyday life. Now he knows, and he can help you discover how to survive and thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view.

Instead of embracing the world's motto---'you only live once'---follow Tripp as he unpacks the biblical truth of the world as a broken place, longing for a second chance. And come alive as you discover the meaning and redemption all this brokenness can bring to your life today. With practical insights on how eternity impacts your relationships, your job, your kids, and your deepest struggles, you'll be encouraged to relax into the eternal story God is writing for you.

You really are hardwired for eternity, and this book reveals how you can begin to view all that happens in your life as preparation for Forever.

208 Pages

Published September 2011

About the Author: Paul Tripp is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life." This mission leads Paul to weekly speaking engagements around the world. In addition to being a gifted communicator and sought after conference speaker with Paul Tripp Ministries, Paul is Professor of Pastoral Life and Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas; he is the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas, and has taught at respected institutions worldwide. As an author, Paul has written eleven books on Christian Living that are read and distributed internationally. He resides in Philadelphia with his wife of many years, Luella, and has four grown children.

Called by God

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Aaron's message from Sunday on 1 Corinthians 1:1-7:

Called by God

Fall Ladies' Event

Please save the date for our upcoming "Seasons of Marriage" tea for married women on Saturday, November 5 from 2:00-4:00 in The King's Academy chapel. In addition to enjoying a lovely afternoon tea, we'll feature an informal Q & A session with a panel of wives who have witnessed God's faithfulness in their marriages, regardless of the season.
 Please feel welcome to invite a friend, neighbor or coworker. In order to make this event more personal and effective, we would invite your ideas regarding the topics we address. Please send questions to Jan Watkins at janwatkins1@gmail.com.

Psalms of Ascent: The Lord is Righteous

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Aaron's message on Psalm 129 from Sunday, Sept. 18th.

The Lord is Righteous

Homeschooling Blindspots-Reb Bradley

Hello Church Family,

This is an article that is well worth your time. It goes into detail about some blind spots parents encounter when homeschooling their children. Bradley is a seasoned man of God and has recorded his experiences and insights for fellow believers to benefit from. Here is the link:

Homeschooling Blindspots-Reb Bradley

Announcements for Sunday, September 11

Text: Psalm 128
Title: Happy Homes

Lost Tableclothes:   We are still  missing most of our tablecloths.  We had 50 at one time and now we are down to 15! If you or anyone you know have any, Aaron would very much appreciate returning them to the church office. We would love to still accomodate when needed for various functions, but we also need them to be returned.



New Member’s Class
If you are interested in exploring membership at SGC, we will be offering a 10-week course that presents the doctrines of faith and explains the vision and purpose of Sovereign Grace Church. The class will begin on Sunday, September 18th, at 8:00 a.m. Please sign up at the Member’s Service Table.

Sunday Classes in October

We will be offering three different classes beginning in October.
Six Steps to Reading Your Bible with Keith Lancaster
Systematic Theology with Brian Schlosser
Gospel Centered Family with Aaron Anderson
These classes will be held from 1-3:00 p.m.
Please sign up at the Member’s Service Table.

Resurgence

Next Sunday we will meet here at TKA at 6:00 p.m. for our Parent-teen monthly meeting.  We will be starting a new series called “Soul”, which explores the identity, mission and call of Jesus.

Bookstore

Check out some of the new books at the bookstore!

What is the Mission of the Church? By Kevin DeYoung

Gospel Centered Family by Tim Chester

Convergence by Sam Storms

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick

Trust the Lord to Build the House

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Sunday's message from Aaron on Psalm 127:

Trust the Lord to Build the House

Book Highlight: Gospel Centered Family

Hello Church Family,

Check out this book by Tim Chester and Ed Moll:

Numerous books set out to help Christian parents in the challenging mission of raising their children well-so what's different about this one? Well, the answer's in the title! It's not about how the gospel fits into Christian family life, but how family life should fit into the gospel-God's greatest purpose for this universe, achieved in Christ.

Many books aim to raise up competent, balanced parents and well-trained, well-rounded children. But Tim Chester and Ed Moll focus on families growing God-knowing, Christ-confessing, grace-receiving, servant-hearted, mission-minded believers-adults and children together.

Christian families should be about...

not just making good citizens but also church planters, missionaries, reformers, servants and evangelists not just learning about God but also showing Him to others;not just controlling behavior but also changing the heart; not just parents and children, but being an integral part of the wider church family.


In twelve concise chapters, Gospel-Centered Family takes us through the major Bible principles for family life, challenging us to give up our 'respectable' middle-class idols, and to become the distinctively different people that God, through His gospel, calls us to be.

About the Author: Tim Chester (PhD, University of Wales) is codirector of The Porterbrook Network, which equips individuals and churches to rediscover mission, and director of the Northern Training Institute, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. He is coleader of the Crowded House, a group of church-planting networks.

Announcements for Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Text: Psalm 127

Title:  Trust the Lord to Build the House

New Member’s Class

If you are interested in exploring membership at SGC, we will be offering a 10-week course that presents the doctrines of faith, and explains the vision and purpose of Sovereign Grace Church. The class will begin on Sunday, September 18th, at 8:00 a.m. Please sign-up at the Member’s Service Table.

Sunday Classes in October

We will be offering three different classes beginning in October.

-Six Steps to Reading Your Bible with Keith Lancaster-8:00-9:20a.m.

-Systematic Theology with Brian Schlosser-8:00-9:20 a.m.

-Gospel Powered Parenting with Aaron Anderson-1-3 p.m.

Please sign up at the Member’s Service Table.

Financial Peace University

FPU is a 13-week program designed to teach you and your family how to manage your money. The cost is $100.00 per couple, but if you attend 11of the 13 classes, the church will reimburse  you  $50.00. If you have any questions, please see Gary Whalen.

Bookstore
Please check out our bookstore! All resources have been carefully chosen to promote godliness through the application of biblical truth to our lives. Also, if you would like to serve at the bookstore, please stop by and signup.

A Wife's Testing Ground

Hello Church Family,

Follow this link to read a great article from the Resurgence website entitled "A Wife's Testing Ground":

A Wife's Testing Ground

Psalms of Ascent: Psalm 126

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Aaron's message from Sunday, August 28th on Psalm 126.

Psalms of Ascent: Psalm 126

Announcements for Sunday, August 28th

Title: Restore Our Fortune, O Lord
Text: Psalm 126

Move-up Sunday
Hey, kids! Are you ready to M-O-O-O-V-E on up? September marks a new season of children’s ministry, and we’re planning a special celebration today during the regular Sunday school hour. Children ages 3-10 are invited to take part in the festivities that will include music, fun and a few special guests.


CM Teacher/Helper Schedule
Please stop by the New Member’s Service table to pick up the new 2011-2012 Teacher/Helper Schedules. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.


Financial Peace University
FPU is a 13-week program designed to teach you and your family how to manage your money. The cost is $100.00 per couple, but if you attend 11of the 13 classes, the church will reimburse you $50.00. If you have any questions, please see Gary Whalen.


Water Baptism
Everyone is invited to attend the baptism today at 2:00 p.m. at the Andrew’s home. There will be a time of prayer and worship.Directions are enclosed.

The Ultimate Big Brother

Hello Church Family,

Here is a link to Sunday's message from Aaron Campbell from Luke 15.

The Ultimate Big Brother

Announcements for Sunday, August 21

Guest Speaker

Please welcome our guest speaker Aaron Campbell from Midlothian, Virginia. Aaron graduated from the Sovereign Grace Ministries Pastor College 1999. He and his wife, Colleen, have three daughters.


Move-up Sunday
Hey, kids! Are you ready to M-O-O-O-V-E on up? September marks a new season of children’s ministry, and we’re planning a special celebration on August 28 during the regular Sunday school hour. Children ages 3-10 are invited to take part in the festivities that will include music, fun and a few special guests.


CM Teacher/Helper Schedule
Please stop by the Children’s Ministry table to pick up the new 2011-2012 Teacher/Helper Schedules. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.


Financial Peace University
FPU is a 13-week program designed to teach you and your family how to manage your money. The cost is $100.00 per couple, but if you attend 11of the 13 classes, the church will reimburse you $50.00. If you have any questions, please see Gary Whalen.


Resurgence Pool Party

Join us this evening for our Resurgence pool party at the Andrews’ home from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided.


Water Baptism
We will be having a water baptism on Sunday, August 28. If you are interested in being baptized, please sign up at the New Members Service Table, and we will contact you about scheduling a pastoral interview.

Book Highlight: Give Them Grace

Hello Church Family,

This week's book highlight is Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson.

How are parents to raise children so they don't become Pharisees (legalists) or prodigals (rebels)? It's all about grace-filled, gospel-driven parenting, says the mother/daughter team of Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. Christian parents, in their desire to raise godly children, can tend toward rule-centered discipline. There is, however, a far more effective method--a grace-motivated approach that begins with the glorious truth of God's love for sinners.

In Give Them Grace, parents will learn how to connect the benefits of the cross--especially regeneration, adoption, and justification--to their children's daily lives. Chapters address topics such as our inability to follow the law perfectly, God's forgiveness and love displayed at the cross, and what true heart obedience looks like. Fitzpatrick and Thompson also discuss discipline, dealing with popular culture, and evangelism as a way of life. Parents will find this book a great resource for raising grace-filled, Jesus-loving kids.

208 Pages
Published June 2011

About the Author: Elyse Fitzpatrick holds a masters in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, is a retreat and conference speaker, and is the head of Women Helping Women Ministries. Fitzpatrick has authored nearly a dozen books, including Because He Loves Me.

Jessica Thompson is a member of an Acts 29 church and has been homeschooling for the past two years. She is married and has three children.

FOI Welcome Picnic-This Saturday

Yesterday (Monday), there were about 80 new students at the International Student Orientation at KSU. Add to that the 70 new students at SPSU's orientation last Friday, along with all the returning students from last year, and we have lots of opportunities for friendship and the Gospel before us! We are anticipating that many of these students will come to our FOI WELCOME PICNIC this comingSaturday, Aug 20, from 4:30-8:30 pm.

Location: "Liberty Park" at Liberty Church. (Directions: Going south on Hwy 41, Liberty Church is on the right side, about 1/2 mile south of Barrett Pkwy, just before you get to Bells Ferry Rd. Look for all the flags flying!)

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with some students and begin a friendship. This is also the time when we invite them to participate in our investigative Bible Studies.

Basic schedule:
4:30 pick up students at SPSU and KSU
5:00 cookout at Liberty Park
Group mixers and games to connect Americans with int'l students
8:00 clean up and take students back home.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:
Pray . . . for Holy Spirit-directed connections with students and for many to sign up for the Bible Studies.
Come . . . bring your family and build some new friendships for the sake of the Gospel.
Transportation . . . to and from the universities. (We need several cars/vans and drivers.)
Provide FOOD (please bring to the Friesens' home by 2:00 or to Liberty by 4:00).
-- The Liberty Church folks will be providing the burgers & dogs, buns & condiments, paper goods.
-- The CBC folks will be bringing chips, salads, & some desserts.
-- All the rest of us (including SGCers) have been asked to bring DESSERTS(either cookies or brownies) and DRINKS (either cans of soda or bottles of water). (If it is easier for you to contribute $10 for the drinks, we would be glad to purchase them, since we'll have to do some shopping for other things anyway.)

If you are planning to participate in any of these ways (or if you have any questions), please let us know. Thanks so much!

Trusting that our labors of love will bear much fruit for our great Savior,

Phil & Carol Friesen

cell 770-617-2840
prfriesen@bellsouth.net

Guitar Lessons

Hello Church Family,

Riley Watkins is now giving guitar lessons. Interested parties please contact him by phone at (770)883-3264 or by email at Riley.Watkins@sgcatlanta.org.

Loosening Our Hold

Hello Church Family,

Here is the link to Brett Campbell's message on Hebrews 11:

Loosening Our Hold

Move-up Sunday

Hello Church Family,

Here are the new classes for this year in Children's Ministry. If there are any issues, please email Kathie Singleton at the church office: kathie.singleton@sgcatlanta.org.

Nursery
(6 months and up)
Lily Greene
Violet Holm
Julianna Martin
Lily Sanford

Samuel Tanner

Toddlers

(walkers through 2)

Jordan Battaglia

Noah Battaglia

Silas Battaglia

Violet Dougherty
Susanna Gralnik
Ava Gunderlock
Ansley Jackson
Arrow Samstag

Norah Beth Snell

 
2’s
Joseph Campagna
Celia Claxton
Sofia Claxton
Grant Freeman
Josiah Greene
Luca Hall
Dahlia Holm
Hadassah Howard
Noelle Snell
Gracie Summers

3-4’s
Arden Battaglia
Virginia Battaglia
Mikayla Gralnik
Lia Griffin
Emily Gunderlock
Arabela Hall
Alexia Holm
Lily Howerton
Grace Lancaster
Joel Martin

Brody Mostyn

Emily Pamplin
Jordyn Roberts
Moses Samstag
Jacob Sanford
Noelle Snell

Emmaline Snyder

Jack Stewart
Owen Summers
Elijah Tanner
Casey White
Emma Williams

5-6’s
Ben Anderson

James Anderson

Amelia Battaglia

Gianna Claxton

Caleb Dougherty

Ally Gralnik

Liam Griffin

Isabelle Lott

Jon Lawrence Martin

Chloe Mostyn

Abby Pamplin

Sydney Roberts

Raven Sanford

Kendal Snell

Madeline Snyder

Cecelia Stewart

Jordan Stewart

Peyton White

Davis Windham

7-8’s

Charlie Anderson

Aria Claxton

Hadassah Davis

Lily Griffin

Elsa Hall

Ansleigh Holm

Isabelle Lott

Jacob Pamplin

Mika Pfaller

Reagan Roberts

Rezin Samstag

Kelsey Sanford

Carter Snell

Abigail Snyder

Savanna Stewart

Caden Summers

9-10’s

Mea Anderson

Anthony Campagna

Bridgette Ellise

Emme Gralnik

Elijah Hall

Katherine Lott

A. J. Mostyn

Riley Mostyn

Trey Nielson

Trevor Sanford

Sawyer Snell

Caroline Watkins

Chloe White

Rielly Windham