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!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
7's Heart - 7 Bridges to Recovery
Hello Church Family,
Here is an update from the leader of the 7 Bridges ministry.
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
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!!!!
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).
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.
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
GO JESUS GO JESUS GO!
LOVE,
7
678-430-3698
www.7bridgestorecovery.org
2840 Plant Atkinson Road Smyrna, GA 30080
Monday, December 12, 2011
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
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
Saturday, December 10, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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
Watch a Memorial Video here: http://vimeo.com/33470474
Monday, December 5, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, December 2, 2011
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).
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).
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