February 16th 2023
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Prayer List
New: Week of 2/12/2023
Stacia Childress
Denise Jarrard
Brooklyn Jarrard
Ruth McConnell
Brad
Kaye Monello
Sam Shell
Donna Viduna
Recovering from recent illness/surgery
Barbara Caruthers
Carl Gooding
Pat Lehman
Donna Myer
Larry Rutledge
Glenn Wright
In the Hospital
Sandy Turner, CRH
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
Billye Jones and Nona Hodnet, at the death of Billye’s sister and Nona’s mother, Betty Bowers.
Kingdom Prayer Focus
Father, we give you praise for freeing us from the burden of our slavery to sin. You have entrusted us with the power to choose – and we know that, spiritually, this is of the utmost importance! Help us to remember what you have done, and how you fought for us and kept your promises. Help us to stay true to your word, keeping it on our heart and mind, and to always be obedient. After we have tasted freedom, help us to stand firm so we are not burdened again by the yoke of slavery to sin. For we know that the enemy has the ability to attack us in so many subtle ways. Remind us to examine ourselves often, to look back at our journey with you, and to be careful that we are not confused with those who are worldly. Lord, we are desperate for you and we cling to you. We want to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth to those in this world who need you. Guide our steps in Jesus’ name, amen.
Reminders/Announcements
WKND 2023 FOR SUMMIT STUDENTS 2/17 - 2/19
Our Summit Students will gather from February 17—19 for WNKD 2023 (DNOW). Don’t underestimate your value as a prayer partner in this event. Pickup your prayer guide at the Welcome Desk or the church office.
BETTY BOWERS MEMORIAL SERVICE | 2/25
There will be a memorial service for Betty Bowers on Saturday, 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. in the worship center. (No visitation)
DEACON HUDDLE | 2/26
Calling all deacons! There will be a Deacon Huddle on Sunday, February 26th at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Rm. (NO deacon meeting this month.)
LORD'S SUPPER & SPECIAL OFFERING | 2/26
Prepare your hearts and join us on Sunday, February 26th for The Lord’s Supper. A special offering will be taken at the end of the service for Almost There, Inc.
BAPTISM SUNDAY | 2/26
We will have baptism on Sunday morning, February 26th. Come and celebrate what God has done to bring these individuals into His family, and through that, into this church family. If you, or someone you know would like to be baptized on 2/26 or at a later date, fill out our online form at https://mcconnellchurch.org/baptism/ or contact the church office at 706-896-2281.
MEN’S MINISTRY | 2/26
Men of all ages are invited to come to our McConnell Men’s ministry on Sunday, February 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the Lodge Facilitated by Pastor Steve Awtrey, this group of men meets monthly in the Lodge with dinner provided. This is a great outreach event, so invite someone to come with you!
IF:HIAWASSEE | 3/3 - 3/4
The McConnell Women’s Ministry is hosting a local If:Gathering on Friday evening, March 3rd, at 6:15 pm—9:30 pm and Saturday, from 9:00 am— 4:00 pm, in The Lodge. Cost is $19 per person and pre-registration is required! A continental breakfast and a light lunch will be provided on Saturday. Register at https://www.ifgathering.com/find-an-iflocal Enter Zip Code 30546 and look for If: Hiawassee. Click on the green registration button. Questions? Contact Calah Pearson at [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE | 3/3 —|4/3
There are two scholarships available to graduating high school seniors - the Ray Nicholson Scholarship, which is available to Towns, Union & Clay County students and the Frances Johnston Hirschy Memorial Nursing Scholarship, which is available to Towns & Clay County students pursuing a nursing degree. Applications are available in the church office, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. until noon. Applications for both scholarships must be completed & submitted to the church office by noon on Monday, April 3, 2023.
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2/12/2023 |
Budget |
Moving Mountains |
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Weekly |
YTD |
Weekly |
Since last pmt. |
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Required |
$30,629.90 |
$214,409.30 |
$7,286.43 |
$14,572.86 |
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To Date |
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Received |
$34,912.00 |
$185,744.78 |
$41,470.00 |
$69,480.32 |
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Attendance for 2/12/2023 |
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In Church |
SS Attendance |
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406 |
256 |
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