November, 2014
Volume 102 Issue 1
There’s a cable TV show called “MYTHBUSTERS”
that you may have seen. They take something that people
commonly say is true and subject the statement to a series
of tests to see if it is, in fact, true. If you drop a penny off
of the Empire State Building, would it gather so much
speed that it would be a lethal weapon?
Can a hurricane-force wind really blow a
piece of pine straw through a tree, where it
would be hanging out both sides? That sort
of thing.
What if there was a spiritual
MYTHBUSTERS show that tested some of the things
people say are true about God? People say stuff all the
time. Others repeat it. Some of these things are
comforting. But if they are not true, but in fact false, well,
that would be important to know, wouldn’t it? That would
be possibly life-saving to know! Some things people say
about spiritual things aren’t that big a deal: “Cleanliness
is next to godliness.” Or, “God helps those who help
themselves.” But here are some critical ones that many
people say and seem to believe: “The problem isn’t me”,
or “God wants me to be happy”, or “God won’t ultimately
judge anyone.” These things are all over the place in our
culture; are they true?
Our next series of messages will take on some
of these tough questions, and we will see together
if these things are myths—or true! Jesus, of
course, will be our Chief MYTHBUSTER. He is
the “true light that gives light to every man” (John
1:9), and He, alone, comes from the
Father “full of grace and truth.” (John
1:14) He said of Himself, “I am the way
and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6)
We’ll let Him be our guide in these
questions! And you and me will serve
alongside Him, investigating as MYTHBUSTERS
with Him. I hope you’ll join us for this series!
There’s a great responsibility placed on me, as
a Pastor and Teacher, to believe and speak the
truth. But the responsibility on you for the same
thing is there, too. “Now the Bereans were of
more noble character than those in Thessalonica,
for they received the message with great
eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day
to see if what Paul said was true.”(Acts 17:11). Be
a Berean! Be a MYTHBUSTER!
Thank you for being a part of our ministry for
Christ at LCC. Pray for our church daily. I’ll be
looking for you on Sunday—
Tony
LCC Staff:
Tony Dyer, Senior Minister
[email protected]
Dwayne Wylds, Minister of Music
[email protected]
Shane Hankinson, Youth Minister
[email protected]
Robyn Hudson, Children’s Director
[email protected]
Lynn Akins, Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Church Office:
[email protected]
LCC Elders:
Jim Gurr:
William Renshaw:
Paul Bengtson:
Richard Morgan :
Sherman Wade:
770-925-8680
770-736-9460
770-875-9170
770-338-9081
404-867-6101
Editor:
Kandy Davidson
Photographer:
Pam Straughan
Please email articles to
[email protected]
by the 23rd of each month!!
SERMON SERIES
“Mythbusters”
October 26:
“The Problem Isn’t Me”,
Luke 18:9-14
November 2: “God Wants Me to be Happy”,
Luke 18:18-30
November 9: “If God Knew Me He Wouldn’t
Like Me”, Luke 19:1-10
November 16: “God Won’t Ultimately Judge
Anyone”, Luke 20:9-19
November 23: “Sacrifice is for Others”,
Luke 21:1-4
Wednesday Menu
11/5
11/12
11/19
11/26
Poppyseed Chicken
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
Tacos
No Meal
12/3
12/10
12/17
12/24
Chicken & Rice
Vegetable Beef Soup
Spaghetti
No Wednesday Night Meal
“Jesus Came to Save”
November 30: “The One Thing We Need the
Most”, Matthew 1:18-25
December 7: “The One He Wants to Save
the Most”, John 4:39-42
December 14: Choir and Orchestra Musical
December 21: “The Only One He Could Not
Save”, Luke 23:32-43
Lilburn Christian Church -Thanksgiving Dinner
What a great way to get involved in a local mission to feed the
hungry! Even if you can't physically be there there are ways you
can still help! Please keep this local mission in your daily prayers.
Goodfriends is not just for the ‘older folks’! We invite anyone who is available on any of our scheduled
dates to join us for our outings! We encourage you to come and hang out with us…rather you are Young,
or Not-So-Young, Young at Heart or Young in Spirit… It doesn’t matter if you are 30+ or 80+, we’ve got
something you will enjoy…
We have some kind of outing each month September thru July. You can pick up a copy of the Goodfriends
calendar at the Welcome Center in the sanctuary foyer.
On Thursday, October 16th, we had 13 Goodfriends take a short road trip to Alto, GA to visit Fort
Hollingsworth – White House. This pioneer fort was built in 1793. Originally located in the
Cherokee Nation, the boundary lines were re-drawn several times as Franklin County, then
Habersham County, and finally Banks County. It is a wonderful place to visit and hear about the
history of the fort from the sisters who were raised in the house and have spent time restoring it
for others to see. We had a short tour of the property given by Willette, and then we enjoyed a
bountiful lunch prepared by the 4 sisters. We feasted on Chicken and Dumplings, Pork
Tenderloin, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cole Slaw, Fresh
Tomatoes, Rolls and then topped it off with Apple Crisp and Strawberry Delight! After lunch, the
eldest sister, Edith ‘Jim’ shared some stories of their childhood. We laughed out loud as she told
about country life with 7 siblings. Willette is a local artist and gave away a print of one of her
pieces. Vicki Levy–Harrison was sitting in the lucky seat and took home the prize. Some of us
enjoyed sitting on the porch in rocking chairs, while others walked around the various buildings.
It was a wonderful way to spend a cool Fall day!
The property is currently owned by a non-profit called ‘Friends of the Fort’. Visit their website
www.forthollingsworth-white house.com
Any questions can be directly to Rosie Bengtson 770-978-7774 or 404-403-5765; Glenda Middleton
770-614-5972; Doris Seeley 770-923-3262; Betty Hubbard 678-446-7926; or Janet Curtiss 540-819-3846.
Interested?
Goodfriends is a group for people age
50+ and their friends (young or not-soyoung, young at heart or young in spirit).
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR GOODFRIENDS
Next Event: Thursday, 11-20-14
We will be going to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War
Museum in Grant Park (which will be
closing next year in preparation for its move to the Atlanta
History Center), and then to Mary Mac’s
Tea Room for lunch. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
Thursday, 12-18-14
Come jingle your bells and celebrate the season at the
annual Christmas tea held at Prime Timers Pointe at George
Pierce Park Community Recreation Center in Suwanee.
There will be festive treats, music, and fellowship for all to
enjoy. The tea is 2 – 4 pm. Cost is $5.00. We have made
reservations for 12. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
LCC
Music
Ministry
“Reaching the World for Jesus One Note at a Time”
Upcoming Rehearsals & Events:
(These are in addition to our regular Wednesday night rehearsals.)
Ekklesia
11/16 C&O Performance at Life Care of
Gwinnett, Lawrenceville at 2:30 pm
11/26 No Wednesday Practice
Tuesday – 6:30 -8:00 pm
C&O Performance at Delmar Gardens
at 7:00 pm
12/7 C&O Performance at Life Care of
Gwinnett
12/14 C&O Performance at LCC at 11:00 am
and 6:00 pm
12/2
12/3
Over 100 in the Choir & Orchestra, with over 1000 in
attendance at Ekklesia last month. You could hear
the worship service 1/2 way to the teen building! If
you have never been, you need to plan to attend next
year. It is truly a wonderful, uplifting experience!
Sisters of Grace
December 16th – Ladies Christmas Party
Be sure to mark you calendars for this always-fun event.
Sisters of Grace Women’s Ministry Team Members
Lynn Akins 770-923-6413
Dixie Grimm 770-972-0026
Pat Ferguson 770-466-5212
Betty Hubbard 678-446-7926
Pam Morgan 404-697-4293
Cathy Wade 404-867-6102
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Ages 18-29:
Nov. 23
Dec. 28
Lunch #3
Lunch #4
How We Serve
How We Play
Other Events:
~ High School Deeper Life Retreat – November 7-9
~ CAYAC Fall Retreat – November 14-16, Cost is $20.
Registration deadline is Nov. 5.
The teens had a great worship service at Ekklesia
and a "unity" object lesson.
North Georgia Christian Camp offers a variety of Fall retreats that target each
age group. Retreats are short, intensive weekends that offer campers a chance
to grow in their relationship with God through fellowship, small groups, and
worship. With the stress and challenges of a new school year, fall retreats are a
great way to escape the everyday life and reconnect with God in the beautiful
mountains of North Georgia.
Special thanks to those who made financial
contributions so we could provide
scholarships for several students to attend.
KUC ANNUAL COOKIE BAKE
Saturday, December 13th
10:00-12:00
MARK YOUR CALENDAR now for one of our
favorite events. Kids will get to roll cookie dough, cut out cookie shapes and
then decorate their cookies with icing and sprinkles after they bake. If you
plan to help with this event, please let Ms. Robyn know. We will also need
to borrow your rolling pins too.
KUC PROCEDURE CHANGE
Due to the growing number of children on Wednesday nights,
parents will need to walk their children to the KUC counter and
check them in for the Wednesday program. Check-in begins at
6:25 (no earlier). All children going to HW Help will need to sign
in with Ms Robyn during the meal.
Our Youth Christmas Musical is well under way, but it’s not too late
for your child to join the group. We practice each Sunday morning
at 9:45 and on Wednesday nights at 6:30. This year’s program
includes songs, speaking parts and choreography, so there is
much to learn. PLEASE make it a priority to have your child at as
many practices as possible.
If you have not made a donation to help cover the costs of
the costumes and the listening CD’s, please do so soon.
Each child needs to wear black pants,
a short-sleeved, plain, white T-SHIRT and a black, men’s neck tie. We also ask
that they wear black shoes (no noisy shoes with heels please).
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays at 6:30 and Sundays at 9:45
Sunday, November 9 - 12:00-2:00 (lead roles)
Saturday, November 22 - 10:00-12:00 (TBA)
Sunday, December 7 - 12:00-2:00 (lead roles)
Wednesday, December 17 - 6:30-8:00 (EVERYONE)
Saturday, December 20 - 10:00-12:00 (DRESS REHEARSAL)
YOUTH CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Sunday, December 21st at 6:00 pm
It is VERY important that everyone be at practice on Wednesday,
12/17 and especially at the Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, 12/20.
Prayer
Requests
Home/Family
Geraldine Coleman
Sami Lyew
Donna Anderson
Lori McManes
Donna Hill
Bob Collier
Jim Gurr
Barbara Johnson
Maudie Voltz
Annie Zirkle
Doris Seeley
Connie Miller
Sally Stratton
Tom Hargis
Sherman Wade
Renee Fine
Carol Rennert
Mandy Frazier
Linda Proctor
Sandy Amrhein
Vilma Ezeta
Marie Scheitler
Edna McDaniel
Pat Sheckels
Pat Ferguson
Russ Burchfield
If any of these listed on our prayer list need
to be taken off, please contact the church
office. We appreciate your help.
Friends
Prayer Beepers:
Drew Leathers
Kirk Ramsey
Susan Sneed
Ann Oliver
Eddie Boatfield
Tracie Mitchell
Jim Ferg
Iza Ramli
Dave McDonald
Joshua Folden
Deborah Ross
Johnny Irvin
Sally Stratton
Troy Schueler
Ann Hardy
Eden Vander Zee
We have 4 prayer beepers
out. Please use this
opportunity to let these
people know that you are
praying for them. It’s easy
– just dial the number,
listen to the message, then
press 1 and the # sign.
770-929-5114: Doris Seeley
770-929-5110: Sherman Wade
770-929-5157: Annie Zirkle
ANOTHER BABY GIRL
Alissa and Joseph Dyer gave birth to Lila Noelle on Friday,
Oct 24. Lila weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz, and baby and mom are
both well. Debbie and Tony Dyer are the happy
grandparents.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Week
NOVEMBER
01
02
02
04
7-9
08
09
14-16
16
20
22
23
26
27
Solisti rehearsal 10 am – 12:30 pm
Daylight Savings Time ends
Solisti Concert in Sanctuary at 3 pm
Election Day, No Scout Meeting
High School Deeper Life Retreat
Ministry Budget Meeting, FLC 10-11 am
KUC practice 12-2 pm
CAYAC Retreat
C&O performance at Life Care of Gwinnett,
Lawrenceville @ 2:30 pm
Goodfriends, Cyclorama then Lunch at Mary Mac’s
KUC practice in Sanctuary 10 am - Noon
Churchwide Thanksgiving Meal; Ages 18-29 Lunch
at 12:30 pm.
No Wednesday Night Programs
Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving Outreach
DECEMBER
02
03
06
07
13
14
16
17
20
21
24
25
28
Election Run-off
C&O performance at Delmar Gardens, 7 pm
Jamie Renshaw Piano Recital, Lilburn Parade
KUC practice 12-2 pm, Congregational Vote on
Budget, Jamie Renshaw Piano Recital, C&O
performance at Life Care of Gwinnett at 2:30 pm
C&O practice 10am – Noon; KUC Cookies 10 am
– Noon; Praise Group & Open Circle Sunday
School Christmas Party, Noon – 9 pm in FLC.
C&O Christmas Program at 11 am & 6 pm
Ladies Christmas Party
KUC practice 6:30-8:00 pm in Sanctuary; C&O
will meet in the Choir Room
KUC Rehearsal 10-12 in Sanctuary
KUC Christmas Program, 6 pm in Sanctuary
Candlelight Service in Sanctuary at 7:00 pm
Christmas Day
Ages 18-29 luncheon
Sunday:
9:30 am
9:45 am
Sunday School Classes, KUC
Breakfast
KUC Sunday School/Christmas
Practice
Coffee & Fellowship
Worship Service
KUC Children’s & WEE Worship
10:15 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
Monday:
7:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study
7:00 pm
Boy Scout Troop 509
Tuesday:
9:45 am
Ladies Bible Study
7:00-8:00 Cub Scout Den Meeting
Wednesday:
5:00 pm
Free Guitar Lessons
5:45 pm
Wed. Night Dinner & Programs
6:30 pm
CAYAC
6:30 pm
Choir & Orchestra Practice
6:30 pm
Homework Help
7:00 pm
Wacky Wednesday & Adult Bible
Study
Saturday:
10:00 am Strings Class—Choir Room
Lilburn Christian Church
314 Arcado Road
Lilburn, GA 30047
Phone: 770-921-2993
Fax: 770-921-6569
Reaching the World for Jesus ...
One Heart at a Time