April 13 2023

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April 13th, 2023

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9

Prayer List

New: Week of 4/9/2023
Chris Adams
Mark Corell
Marleen Dodd
Lizzie Ellis
John & Shawn Hamilton
Tom Harmon
Mamma Jet
Casey & Lisa McConnell
Jim McConnell
Max P.
Kip Paxton
Stephen Roper
Chasidy Sanford

Upcoming Surgeries
Rene Garn, 4/17
Janice Rutledge, 4/18
Jeff Kimball 4/20
Tommy Tatum, 6/20

Recovering from recent illness/surgery

Evelyn Arnold
Debbie Biggs
Roberta Copeland
Janie McConnell
Danny Meeks

In the Hospital/Nursing Home

Yolanda Keating, at home
Harold Smith, Stonehenge
Flora Jean Roberts, Union NH
Kay Yandell, Hayesville House

Prayer requests:
If you would like to be added to this prayer list, please contact the church office at
706-896-2281, or email your request to Chris at: [email protected].

Sympathy

Kimeran Brewer, at the death of her husband, Ken.
Leon & Jean Champion, at the death of their niece
Jamie & Melissa Godfrey, at the death of Melissa’s father, Keith “Bobie” Beaver

Kingdom Prayer Focus

Lord, we thank you for the promises of the cross, and your covenant promise to love us forever! You told us that nothing will ever separate us, not even death. The tomb clothes that Jesus left behind showed the power and the promise of a new life for us....and beneath the surface of what the eye was able to see, was a message and a meaning that demanded our faith. Jesus turned what seemed to be the greatest tragedy ever into triumph and our greatest hope. And the result? Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-38) Hallelujah and Amen!!

Reminders/Announcements

CAMP HOSANNA CABIN CLEANING | 4/15
Join the McConnell team in the church parking lot (Hospital side) at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th to clean a cabin from  9:00 am—noon. This is a multi-church project organized through the Hiawassee Baptist Association to help Camp Hosanna get ready for summer camp. Each church will take a cabin, and help with cleaning the bath houses, so bring your cleaning supplies and be prepared to work together. Afterward, we will take the time to prayer-walk the grounds and pray for the leaders that will be coming along with the children God sends. More info about Camp Hosanna can be found at http://www.camphosanna.org/about.html.

 

FIRST STEPS/NEW MEMBERS CLASS - 4/16
If you are new to the church or want information on joining the church, please join Pastor Steve & Pastor Danny as they share information about McConnell’s vision. The class will be held next Sunday, April 16th, at 11:45 a.m., in The Lodge immediately following the morning worship service. A light lunch will be served. This class is a prerequisite for joining the church.  Register online or call the church office to register at 706-896-2281.

NEW BOOK STUDY BEGINS 4/16
A new book study, “Is This The End”. by Dr. David Jeremiah will begin on Sunday 4/16 at 9:00 a.m. in room #042-LL. This will be about the “signs of God’s providence in a disturbing new world.” No need to sign up, just come!

DEACON HUDDLE | 4/23
Calling all deacons! There will be a Deacon Huddle next on Sunday, April 23rd at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room. (NO deacon meeting this month.)

MEN’S MINISTRY | 4/23
Men of all ages are invited to join Pastor Steve Awtrey as he walks through the book of Acts.  We’ll look at the early church and see how God is calling us to be part of that story today. We meet in the Lodge at 6:00 pm for supper, followed by our study of Acts. Invite a friend!

QUARTERLY CHURCH CONFERENCE | 4/26
The Quarterly Church Conference will be Wednesday, 4/26, at 6:00 pm in the Worship Center before Wednesday in the Word. The Quarterly Financial Reports will be available at the Welcome Desk on Sunday, April 23rd.

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHORUS SPRING CONCERT | 4/28 & 4/29
The spring concert of the Mountain Community Chorus will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Worship Center at McConnell. The performance is free! The Mountain Community Chorus, Inc. is composed of wonderful people from various occupations and ages. The one common interest we all share is a love of choral singing.

VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Our VBS Registration is now open for kids and volunteers! Join Pastor Steve Awtrey and his VBS team for a fun-filled, fast-paced week of “Twists & Turns”, June 19th thru June 23rd, 9:00 am - noon. Help us be prepared & successful by pre-registering your kids online now! Go to www.mcconnellchurch.org for the link on the main page. If you would like to serve in VBS this year, go to the same link and register as a volunteer. Call the church office for more info: 706-896-2281.

4/9/2023

Budget

Moving Mountains

Weekly

YTD

Weekly

Since last pmt.

Required

$30,629.90

$459,448.50

$7,286.43

$14,572.86

 

 To Date

Received

$33,365.02

$424,253.02

$7,050.00

$155,765.32

                       Annie Armstrong Offering to Date: $24,061.54

Attendance for 4/9/2023

In Church
Attendance

SS Attendance

644

277