June 2, 2022

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June 2, 2022

“Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and by your decision they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11

Prayer List

New: Week of 5/29/2022
Tricia Ashley
Will DeVries
Mike Emerson
Rene Garn
Katie Gilbert
Ann Gillespie
Cy Gray
Sherry Heard
Alan Heusel
Brenda Hunt
Nick Malinguaggio
Dennis & Linda Millians
Joan Mosher
Diedra Sims & family
Joyce Watson
Glenn & Edna Wright

**Previous Requests**
Jerry Armstrong
Wesley Claar
Dale Frady
Carl & Gail Gooding
David Gust
Len & Betty Hartley
Phyllis Jackson
Jimmy McAdams
Janice & Peter Millette
Russell Moody
John Parris
Kip Paxton
Pete & JB Peugh
Pat Shell
Sally & Ed Tanner
Farrah Taylor
Jay Thorpe
Karen Townsend

Recovering from recent illness/surgery

Walter Berg
Cy Gray
Curt Ledford
Sean Russell
Don Spaeth
Donna Viduna

Homebound/Nursing Home

Jerry & Jean Armstrong, at home
Walter & Ann Berg, at home
Lynn Blumreich, at home
Pat Burgess, at home
Roy & Jeannette Cole, at home
Peggy Driskell, at home
Rene Garn, at home
Cy Gray, at home
Hal & Nancy Harper, at home
Jean Hattaway , at home
Camilla Hogsed, CRNH
BJ Hunter, at home
Nancy Kelly, The Oaks, Athens
Joyce Kimsey, at home
Connie Lake, CRNH
Flora McNabb, at home
Fran Peacock, at home
Flora Jean Roberts, Union NH
Harold Smith, Stonehenge
Tommy Tatum, Brasstown
Anne & Sam Wilburn, at home
Ward Wooley, at home

In the Hospital

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

David & Susan Butler, at the death of David’s nephew, Brandon Mills.
Glenn & Edna Wright, at the death of Glenn’s mother, Mae Wright.

Kingdom Prayer Focus

Father, we see Your goodness, and we watch as You answer prayers and change lives all around us. Even though we know that You are sovereign, we hold back, and consequently forfeit the fullness of Your blessings. You created us to be choosers, and You allow us to take our Christian experience as far as we want it to go. So, we ask for Your power to give us the boldness to evangelize, and to do it well. We thank You for giving Jesus as our example to connect with the lost. Like Him, we want to reach to the very core of people, but we need You to remind us to check our motives. Break our hearts for those who are lost and then equip us to draw them into Your family. Supply us with the patience we need to listen, discernment to care for their needs, and then give us the tools we need to ask questions. Help us to intentionally cross lines to stir up the emotions so transformation takes place. And we give You the glory, in Jesus name, amen.

Reminders/Announcements

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Love people? The McConnell Greeters Team is looking for volunteers. Typically they serve once a month during worship services. If you love to smile and say hello, then this is a great opportunity for you to get to know our church congregation! Contact Lorene Avery at 706-994-7811 or email [email protected].

ATTENTION MCCONNELL CHURCH!
Our library staff wants everyone to know that we have books for all ages. We have cook books, biographies, research, spiritual growth, book studies, as well as fiction. There is a children’s section full of Christian books. Bring your families on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and check us out on Wednesdays and Sundays before and after services as well.

DEACON RECOMMENDATIONS
McConnell Church members - please remember to prayerfully consider your recommendations for the office of deacon for the coming year. Our deacons serve for terms of three years after having been nominated and elected by the church. Nominees must be a McConnell church member for at least one year and meet the biblical requirements for serving. paper recommendation forms are available in the Welcome Center or, if you prefer, you can make your recommendations online on the church website. The deadline to make a recommendation is June 19th.

VBS REGISTRATION
Spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios! Join Pastor Steve Awtrey and his VBS team for a fun-filled, fast-paced week, June 20th thru June 24th, 9:00 am until noon. Help us be prepared & successful by pre-registering your kids online at www.mcconnellchurch.org. If you would like to serve in VBS this year, please contact Pastor Steve at [email protected].

NEW BIBLE STUDY 
Join our Book Study class on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in room LL-042 for “Elijah” by Priscilla Shirer. Journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine and how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.

TOWNS COUNTY - TRAVELING WALL TRIBUTE | 6/3
Come to 150 Foster Park Rd. in Young Harris on Friday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. for the opening ceremony of the Traveling Wall Tribute.

VBS VOLUNTEERS MEETING | 6/5 & 6/11
Attention all VBS volunteers. We will have a VBS meeting immediately following the morning worship service on Sunday, 6/5 in the Children’s dept. There will also be a VBS workday on Saturday June 11th at 10:00 a.m. Call the church office for more details.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP | 6/7
The Towns County Alzheimer’s Monthly Support Group, facilitated by Shannon Larsen, will return to meeting in person on Tuesday, June 7th at 1:30 pm in room #219-FLC. Call Shannon Larsen for more info at: 706-885-4643.

FIRST STEPS/NEW MEMBERS CLASS | 6/12
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 on June 12th, 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.

FATHER’S DAY:PARENT CHILD DEDICATION | 6/19
Parent Child Dedication is a public commitment you make before God, your church, and your family. The dedication service on Sunday, June 19th provides you, the parent(s), an opportunity to express publicly your desire to lead and spiritually nurture your child in partnership with the church, so your child will develop a desire to love and serve God. Why not demonstrate your family’s commitment on Father’s Day, June 19th? Call the church office or register online here to sign up.

5/29/2022

Budget

Moving Mountains

Weekly

YTD

Weekly

Since last pmt.

Required

$27,535.19

$605,774.18

$7,286.43

$7,286.43

 To Date

Received

$28,986.12

$632,984.99

$4,412.00

$157,856.50

Attendance for 5/29/2022

In Church
Attendance

SS Attendance

408

181