September 15, 2022

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September 15, 2022

Respect and serve the LORD! Your reward will be wealth, a long life, and honor. Proverbs 22:4

Prayer List

New: Week of 9/11/2022
Tricia Ashley
Stacia Childress
Adley Collins
Jeff Harris
Scott Jette
Hayden Harper
David Perry
Franklin Roy’s Father in Law
Diane & Jim Rouse
Becky Sawyer
Tommy Tatum
Bruce Westberry’s mom
Gloria Wilson’s family

Upcoming Surgeries
Betty Ann Campbell, TBD
Don Meyer, TBD
Jere Weaver, TBD

Recovering from recent illness/surgery

Chris Adams
Kimeran Brewer
Ken & Ouida Dickerson
Rosemary Robinson
Jim Wagener

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, CRNH
Rene Garn, at home
Hal & Nancy Harper, at home
BJ Hunter, at home
Nancy Kelly, at home
Joyce Kimsey, at home
Connie Lake, CRNH
Flora McNabb, 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

Donna Tallent, Gwinnett Medical

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

Kingdom Prayer Focus

Heavenly Father, we are thankful for interruptions in our lives that, in the past, have kept us out of trouble. In hindsight, we can see these were opportunities for blessing where You taught us to believe You, trust You, and step out on faith while relying wholly on You. So, why is it that we are so afraid of your plans? Why do we feel that your interruptions are inconvenient? Lord, teach us that even though Your purposes are different from our plans, you can help us to surrender in a way that proves you are a way-maker! You can make a way where we cannot see a way. So, help us to stop playing it safe, stop our never-ending faith in the what-ifs, and remind us to look for invitations from you each day. For we know that we can’t please you without faith in your son Jesus Christ. In his Holy name, amen.

Reminders/Announcements

MISSION GEORGIA
When you look around at our world,
there are too many problems for you to fix alone.
Mission Georgia unites hundreds of local Georgia Baptist churches to bring
transformation and hope to these issues because we are better together.

Donations will be accepted during the month of September
for this worthy cause. Look for the envelopes in the pew pockets
or designate Mission Georgia in your online giving.
Our 2022 Offering Goal is $15,000.

The five areas of focus for the Mission GA focus are:
Human Trafficking, Foster Care,
Internationals & Refugees, Childhood Literacy, Pre and Post Natal Care

GBCH Annual Truck Loading Event thru 9/22
The Hiawassee Baptist Association is collecting the following items for the
Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes:
Packs of individual snacks and chips, Fabuloso Cleaner,
Laundry Pods, Dishwasher Detergent,
Trash bags (13 gal and larger), paper towels, and Toilet paper.
Gift Cards are also appreciated!
Drop your donations off in the collection bins in the Family Life Center,
Drive Thru or Church Office by September 18th.

NEW!!  3 YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUPS
Hey! If you are a young adult looking for community, we have a place for you on Sundays at 9AM in The Lodge. Pastor Jeremy will lead in a time of teaching and fellowship and then meet with other leaders in three specific groups. These groups will be for Young SinglesYoung Couples, and Young Parents!  If you have any questions CALL OR TEXT PASTOR JEREMY at 706.599.6242.

THRIVE MOMS | 9/20
Come spend time with other moms who can relate and support you! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year, 6:00-7:30 pm, in The Lodge. Dinner will be served. To RSVP, text "thrive" to 706-995-7515. For more info call or text Calah Pearson at (706) 599-9144 or email [email protected].

MCCONNELL MEN’S MINISTRY | 9/25
Men of all ages are invited to come to our McConnell Men’s ministry next Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Lodge  Facilitated by Pastor Steve Awtrey,  this group meets monthly in the Lodge with dinner provided. This is a great outreach event, so invite someone to come with you!

FIRST STEPS/NEW MEMBERS CLASS - 10/9
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 October 9th, 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! PLACE: SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY CLASS| 10/29
Are you feeling confused about where God has called you to serve? Do you have difficulty discerning society’s voices of what you “should” be doing versus God’s voice? Are you searching for what God wants you to do? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please consider registering for PLACE – Spiritual Gifts Inventory Class. It will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 9 am - 4 pm in The Lodge. This class will have limited seating, so sign up soon. A signup sheet is at the Welcome desk or call the church office.

9/11/2022

Budget

Moving Mountains

Weekly

YTD

Weekly

Since last pmt.

Required

$27,535.19

$1,018,802.03

$7,286.43

$29,145.72

 To Date

Received

$30,536.00

$1,067,141.16

$5,510.00

$256,847.50

Attendance for 9/11/2022

In Church
Attendance

SS Attendance

447

228