LCC Staff: Tony Dyer, Senior Minister tony@lilburnchristianchurch.org Dwayne Wylds, Minister of Music dwayne@lilburnchristianchurch.org Shane Hankinson, Youth Minister shane@lilburnchristianchurch.org Robyn Hudson, Children’s Director robyn@lilburnchristianchurch.org Lynn Akins, Financial Secretary lynn@lilburnchristianchurch.org Church Office: office@lilburnchristianchurch.org

LCC Elders: Jim Gurr: 770-925-8680 William Renshaw: 770-736-9460 Paul Bengtson: 770-875-9170 Richard Morgan : 770-338-9081Sherman Wade: 404-867-6101

Editor: Kandy Davidson

Photographer:Pam Straughan

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by the 23rd of each month!!

~~CONNECTIONS~~Volume 112 Issue 1 September,

2015

MINISTER’S MESSAGEMINISTER’S MESSAGE September is a huge month for us at LCC in other ways, too. Our messages early in the month are titled, “LCC: Where Cultures Meet Christ.” This is the theme for our presence at an event in downtown Lilburn on September 12. I think of the different cultures represented here: Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Vietnam, the Virgin Islands, to name

just a few, and, maybe the strangest one of all, Georgia! We have all different

races, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, skin colors, and languages, all together, becoming

one family in Christ. He changes all of our cultures! We plan to invite

people to come to LCC at this event in Lilburn, specifically to a Choir and Orchestra concert coming on September 13 at 5 pm.

Also coming in September: Homecoming on the 20th! After the service, we’ll have our traditional covered dish meal, so we ask you to come bringing food! Tables will be decorated representing the many different cultures at LCC, so it should be a colorful meal. Remember our new Sunday schedule: Sunday School 9:30-10:15 am; Coffee and Fellowship 10:15-10:40 am; Worship 10:45-11:45 am. Thank you for being a part of our growing church family! God bless you all—

Tony

Beginning September 20, LCC will be participatingin an exciting new Bible reading program called the “Community Bible Experience”! We are going to encourage our entire congregation to read the New Testament together in 8 weeks! A publishing company named Biblica has produced a New Testament that removes chapter and verse numbers (the way the Bible was originally written) and other things which can make the Bible look likea reference book that we would not read as much, to look like a novel or a love story that would be more easily read. These special New Testaments have the complete text of the NIV in them, so there’s been no changing of the wording of the text. Inside each NT is a card showing the readings we will be going through together during the 8 weeks. It amounts to reading 10 or so pages a day for 5 days a week; the weekends are then free for “catching up.” We will discuss what we’ve read during Sunday School classes or Small Group meetings. Our sermons will also focus on our readings. We have on hand 300 of these Bibles! I have big hopes that we’ll give these out—and more! We encourage everyone to participate with us. Go to Biblica.com/CBE-NT and check out the videos and info there. It will help you understand what we are going for. Here’s some good news: these special NT’s are free! You can’t beat that.

Wednesday Menu

Mission Trip to Lilburn 

“LCC: Where Cultures Meet Christ” Messages

 Sept 6: “Outsiders...”, Ephesians 2:11-13Sept 13: “Barriers...”, Ephesians 2:14- 18Sept 20: “Disconnected...”, Ephesians 2:

19-22 “Community Bible Experience” Messages

Sept 27: “Trust”, Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-5

September2 Medallions Pork Roast9 Chicken Tenders16 Lasagna23 Poppyseed Chicken30 Hamburgers & Hot Dogs

October7 Pizza14 Medallions Pork Roast21 Tacos28 Vegetable Beef Soup

SERMON SERIES

September Mission Spotlight

Mission Spotlight for September is on GlobalScope Spain campus ministry- Jesse & Sophie Bentley. As you know they launched En Vivo ministry in Salamanca, Spain about 10 years ago. Now they're looking to expand that ministry for university students in Valencia, which is a historic city on Spain's East coast about five hours from Salamanca. They've been praying about this for a long time (about 2 years!). We're sad that they will be leaving Salamanca but ask that you continue to pray for the person(s) who replace them.

Goodfriends is a group for people age 50+ and their friends (young or not-so-

young, young at heart or young in spirit).

Interested?

Goodfriends is not just for the ‘older folks’! We invite anyone who is available on any of our scheduled dates to join us for our outings! We encourage you to come and hang out with us…rather you are Young, or Not-So-Young, Young at Heart or Young in Spirit… It doesn’t matter if you are 30+ or 80+, we’ve got something you will enjoy…

We have some kind of outing each month September thru July. You can pick up a copy of the Goodfriends calendar at the Welcome Center in the sanctuary foyer.

Any questions can be directly to Rosie Bengtson 770-978-7774 or 404-403-5765; Glenda Middleton 770-614-5972; Betty Hubbard 678-446-7926; or Janet Curtiss 540-819-3846.

Cast

Cast

Goodfriends Calendar: 2015 – 2016September 17: Kick-off with Mt. Carmel Christian Church: Hobby Day with lunch October 15: Lunch at IHOP (no activity)November 19: At Mt. Carmel Christian Church (lunch plus a speaker)December 17: Christmas Party at Janet Curtiss’. Three-part gift exchange + lunchJanuary 22: Friday evening performance of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at New London TheatreFebruary 18: Lunch at Red Lobster (no activity)March 17: Bus trip with Mt. Carmel Christian Church (destination to be announced)April 21: Service Project: VBS prep plus lunch at AgaVero Mexican restaurantMay 19: ABC Pottery Art Studio at Sugarloaf Mills, plus lunch in food courtJune 16: Service Project: make tray cards for Sparks Inn Assisted Living at Christian CityJuly 21: Deliver tray cards and tour Christian City, plus lunch in their cafeteriaThe play in January will require advance ticket purchase.Sign-up sheet for each month will be at the Welcome Center. Questions, call Rosie 770-978-7774 or 404-403-5765, Glenda 770-614-5972, Betty 678-446-7926 or Janet 540-819-3846---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign Up at the Welcome Center for Goodfriends - Thursday, September 17, 2015We will join Mt. Carmel Christian Church ‘Young at Heart’ senior adult group at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, 9/17 for Hobby Day. If you would like to display and/or tell about your hobby, please let us know in advance. Lunch (Soup and Chili) will be providedCost is $5.00 per person (payable that day). We will meet in LCC Family Life Center at 10:45 a.m. and carpool to Mt. Carmel. If you are driving directly to Mt. Carmel (see address on the flyer under the sign-up sheet), please indicate on the sign-up sheet. We will call to make our reservations as a group on Wednesday, September 9th.

 Also: we have received thank you notes regarding that visit from Dale’s son, Joe and her brother, Larry.

Mission Trip from Lilburn to Connecticut

Rosie Bengtson, Henriette Wilke and Vicky Levy-Harrison took a road trip to Southington, CT in July to personally deliver the art supplies that we collected for Dale Brock during our Goodfriends Game Night earlier this year. The cash donated was given to her son, Joe, for future purchases. Please note: Dale has given one of her paintings (The Frog) to the Ladies class. It will be displayed in that classroom with some photos that were taken during the road trip.

July 30th - I would appreciate it if you would express my undying gratitude to the women from the church, whoever they are, who made the trip to CT to see my sister Dale Brock. LCC is the reason she stepped back up close to the Lord where she belonged. We were there to visit her on a Sunday and she brought us to LCC, her first time and our first time. She fell in love with the people and the Lord again. Since her unfortunate circumstances have occurred I know that you have never forgotten her. Thank you again. Today we received a picture in the mail of a cardinal that she had painted, left handed, and a note from her son, Joe, telling us that the ladies had been there. Again, please tell those ladies how grateful I am for their ministry to my sister. Larry Settle

July 8th - Mom was very emotional after you left last night. She was so happy to see you and so sad to see you go. Thank you so very much for making the long trip and bringing the art supplies. You, Vickie and Henriette really made a difference yesterday. Please let the rest of the congregation know how much we appreciate their support. You have a very special thing going on at LCC. Thank you for allowing me to see your congregation at work. It was a powerful experience. Much love - Joe

 

WACKY WEDNESDAYS IN THE KUC

We are so excited about our Wednesday night program. We have great teachers and great

programs in place for our 50+ kids.

SPECIAL THANKS to Lyn Goeckel, Dixie Grimm, Ray & Jill Lyew, Ana Linen, Shannon Goeckel, Jeff & Allison

McAlister, Gerald Hudson, Michelle Roberts, Barry Slater, Vicky Levy-Harrison, Henriette Wilke, and Margie Wheeler

for making it possible.

PRESCHOOLERS:Worship Through

MusicBible Lesson

Crafts and ActivitiesMovement & Play

Healthy SnackPrayer Time

ELEMENTARY-AGED:

Homework HelpWorship Through

MusicBible Study

Scripture MemorizationSmall Group

BreakoutsLife Application

OVER NIGHT CONVENTION FOR 4H & 5TH GRADERS

Friday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 24th

TOTAL COST IS $55.00

$25.00 DEPOSIT DUE ON SEPTEMBER 20TH

See Ms. Robyn if financial assistance is needed.

If you are interested in the Women’s Ministries, or even if you’re just curious, call:

Lynn Akins 770-923-6413 Priscilla Moseley 404-227-1846Pat Ferguson 770-466-5212 Betty Hubbard 678-446-7926Pam Morgan 404-697-4293 Cathy Wade 404-867-6102

Sisters of Grace

2015 Women’s Ministry Calendar(Please note that additions and/or corrections can be made through the year)Gals Getaway....(We’re headed to the Beach)....October 9th through 11th Ladies Christmas Party......Location, Date & Time TBD

Gal’s Getaway – October 9-11Pawleys Island, SC

We’re headed to the beach next month for a time of fun, fellowship, relaxing and spending time in God’s Word. If you’re signed up to attend, final information will be coming out in the next couple of weeks, but, in the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact one of the Women’s Ministries team members.

LCC Sisters of Grace Women’s Ministry FACEBOOK PAGE

We are trying to increase our "friends" list. If you are on Facebook and would like to be added to the LCC Sisters of Grace Women’s Ministry Facebook page, please send a private message to “Cathy Hayes Wade”, and she'll get you on our page.

LCC Choir, Orchestra and some dedicated members took a road trip North to help Whistleville Christian Church open their newly renovated Sanctuary. They are very excited about the work they are doing in their community.

There were 7 different churches represented on the stage and at least a dozen in the audience.  We were all there because WE BELIEVE that THERE IS POWER in the blood and WE LOVE TO TELL THE STORY.

It was an awesome worship service.

LCC Music Ministry“Reaching the World for Jesus One Note at a Time”

The C&O took some time out from from their busy schedule to enjoy some fun time with fellowship, food and entertainment at Medieval Time on Aug. 8. We had 72 people participate.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Needs Prayer Beepers: Geraldine ColemanSami LyewDonna HillBob CollierJim GurrGary KorbDonna DrakeMinnie StubblefieldJohn & Dotty Fulgham

We only have 1 prayer beeper given out at this time. Please continue to send up prayers on their behalf, and then send them a ‘beep’ so they are surrounded by our love and prayers. They don’t know who is praying for them at any given moment and they say the prayer beeper goes off at all hours, but they still appreciate every one of them…. Dotty Fulgham 770-929-5114

If any of these listed on our prayer list need to be taken off, please contact the church office. We appreciate your help.

K’dahl WilsonDelores HarrisonJim MooreJim SanerFamily of Drew LeathersPaul & Judy SteversonJoyce & Terry BissellMike Goeckel

Ana SmithAugust 9, 2015

Kristopher SmithAugust 9, 2015Troy Joseph

August 16, 2015

BAPTISMS

Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School Classes, KUC

Breakfast9:45 am KUC Sunday School10:15 am Coffee & Fellowship11:00 am Worship Service 11:00 am KUC Children’s & WEE WorshipMonday: 7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 509Tuesday: 9:45 am Ladies Bible Study7:00-8:00 Cub Scout Den Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS

Every WeekSEPTEMBER

OCTOBER4 Ekklesia at Gallilee Christian Church9-11 Ladies Get-Away in Myrtle Beach, SC11 AHG, 2:30 – 4:00 pm15 Goodfriends17 KUC Teacher Appreciation Dinner in FLC at 6:00 pm23 Gwinnett College Graduation, 6-9 pm23-24 SuperStart25 AHG in the Chapel, 2:30 – 4:00 pm.

As many of you have read in the weekly updates, the Lilburn Cooperative has been blessed with some great publicity through television interviews.  These appearances have resulted in many contributions that have helped the Co-op fill their shelves in many areas.  This will be a blessing for a matter of weeks until a new cause celeb surfaces.  At Lilburn Christian Church, we provide stability for the Co-op.  We provide food on an on-going and consistent basis.  We can take pride in that fact.  As we continue with our weekly contributions, we will continue to provide that stability for the Lilburn Cooperative Ministry.  Remember to check your flyers and take advantage of the BOGO offers.  See you in church. Steve Perry

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the New Testament!

Beginning September 20

Here’s a revolutionary idea: let’s actually read the Bible. Whole books. In community. It’s more doable than you think. For eight weeks, LCC will explore the New Testament together. We’ll read five days a week and share the journey in weekly Sunday School classes, small group gatherings, and Sermons. We’ll immerse ourselves in every word of the New Testament understanding it in context, experiencing it in community.

SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR NEW TESTAMENT BOOK ON SEPT. 20

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Reaching the World for Jesus ... One Heart at a Time

Lilburn Christian Church314 Arcado RoadLilburn, GA 30047

Phone: 770-921-2993Fax: 770-921-6569

New Worship Times onSunday Mornings at LCC

Sunday School9:30 am – 10:15 am

Fellowship10:15 am – 10:40 am

Worship10:45 am – 11:45 am