September 2, 2021

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

Prayer List

New: 8/29/2021
Harriet Carnes
Patsy Daniel
Audrey Hixson
Virginia Jones
Donna & Sherm Myer

**Previous Requests**
Jerry & Jean Armstrong
Tricia Ashley
Jimmy Barco
Russ Bennett
Ron Berrong
Betty Bledsoe
Lynn Blumreich
Ruth Busch
Craig & Tommy Childers
Howard Coffey
Dale Frady
Debra Harper
Jon (II) & Pam Irwin
Marta Izqueirdo
Phyllis Jackson
Robin Kimsey
Gary Leonhardt
Patrick Margo Sr.
Jimmy McAdams
Dr. David & Kim Mulholland
Marilyn Plunkett
Farrah Taylor
Vince Whittington

Recovering from recent illness/surgery

Nancy Kelly at home Beverley Stallworth, at home

Homebound/Nursing Home

Marilyn Bostrom, Brasstown Gene Brumbaugh, at home Pat Burgess, at home Clella Byers, at home Wayne & Rene Garn, at home Homer Goddard, at home Hal & Nancy Harper, at home Jean Hattaway , at home Audrey Hixson, hospice BJ Hunter, at home Connie Lake, CRNH Mary McGowan at home Adele Moody, Brasstown Fran Peacock, at home Flora Jean Roberts, at home Harold Smith, at home Pat Smith, Brasstown Callie Stahl, Brasstown Katherine Taylor, Blue Ridge James Webb, at home Anne & Sam Wilburn, at home Ward Wooley, at home

In the Hospital

Arlene Elliot, CRH
Mary Fletcher, 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

Michael & Cheryl Bleckley and Johnny Acree, at the death of Cheryl & Johnny's mother, Sara Acree.

Reminders/Announcements

CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSURES
The McConnell Church Library will be closed until further notice
WMU will not meet the month of September.
ESL’s new start date is October 7th.
The church office will be closed on Monday, 9/6 for Labor Day.

Alan Kendall & Friends Concert | 9/3
Come out to McConnell on Friday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m. to see the Alan Kendall & Friends Homecoming Concert featuring The Kingsmen Quartet and special guests, The Primitive Quartet. This is a free concert and a love offering will be taken. For more information call 706-970-0246.

NEW BIBLE STUDY SERIES | 9/5
When is the ideal time to start a new Bible or Sunday School Study? This Fall! Come with us on a chronological, Christ-centered journey through the storyline of Scripture and see that nothing is outside of God’s plan or control to redeem creation from sin. Join the Searchers’ Sunday School class at 9:00 Sunday mornings beginning 9/5, #219-FLC, The Gospel Project. From Creation to Chaos.

NEW- McConnell Church Ladies Bible study | 9/15
Women of all ages are invited to come study Psalms, an ancient challenge to get serious about your prayer and worship. We will meet at McConnell on Wednesdays starting September 15th, in the Choir Suite, from 9:45 am - 11:45 am. This is facilitated by Debbie Louder, Nita Bacon and Phyllis Miller. To register, call Phyllis at 706-994-2800. Registration ends Tuesday, Sept 7. Study guides will be about $18.00, payable at the first meeting. For questions about the study, call Debbie 678-386-2649.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Love people? The Welcome Desk Ministry is looking for volunteers. Typically serving once a month during worship services, this is a great way to get to know our church congregation. Contact Kathy Long at 731-420-0380 or email [email protected]

TRUCK LOADING EVENT | THRU 9/22
The Hiawassee Baptist Association is collecting the following items for the
Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes:
Cereal (sweet), Pop Tarts, Instant Grits & Oatmeal,
Individual Snack Crackers & Chips, Fruit Drink packages,
Plastic Cups, and Storage/Freezer Bags (quart & gallon size).
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 22nd.

Kingdom Prayer Focus

Abba father, we thank you for the faithfulness of those who came before us and built the foundation we now stand on. We also thank you for their obedience to the Holy Spirit’s leading, because we know that yesterday’s faithfulness and obedience, is today’s blessing for us! May we take the opportunity to learn from them, to continue telling their story and, like them, not grow weary in our service to you. Remind us that we need to continue building upon their spiritual foundation and stay faithful, so those behind us will reap blessings as well! We’re thankful for our history and for those who tell the stories about what a mighty God we serve! In Jesus name, amen.

8/29/2021	Budget		Moving Mountains
	Weekly	YTD	Weekly	Since last pmt.
Required	$26,413.71	$924,479.85	$7,286.43	$29,145.72
				To Date
Received	$19,470.00	$921,461.88	$3,353.00	$299,230.79

Facebook and YouTube Attendance and Views for 8/29/2021
In Church Attendance	SS Attendance	Facebook and YouTube Views	Total People Reached
257	86	2,476	This week: 2,733