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Sunday Worship (10am)
Location: Monkey Wrench Brewing
3425 Martin Farm Rd., Suwanee, GA 30024
www.goodnewschurchga.com
Good News Family & Friends,
I heard an encouraging story this week and thought I'd start this newsletter by shareing this story with you. Enjoy!
GOD'S PROVIDENTIAL CARE
After church this past Sunday, Tom Haas told me he was running late for church (and was frustrated by that), but when he pulled into the parking lot, a man came out of nowhere from around the corner walking his bicycle. Tom said he knew that this man was homeless.
The man approached Tom and asked him if he had any water, that he was thirsty. The man asked Tom what was going on and Tom told him that a church meets here on Sunday mornings. Tom could tell that the man wasn't interested in coming inside, so Tom offered to step inside and get him a cup of water. Tom also noticed that there were a couple of the homeless care bags on the resource table. We built 100+ care bags during a worship service about a year, and we need to do it again. :)
Anyway, Tom picked up a care bag and delivered the cup of cold water and a care bag to this homeless gentleman. The man thanked Tom and they parted ways. When Tom told me that story, I realized that we had been completely out of care bags for the past several weeks. Well, this past week, I found a couple extras in my garage and brought them in that same morning that Tom (running late for church) encountered this man in need.
Isn't it amazing how God uses and weaves all of our life circumstances together in order to bless other people in just the right way at just the right time? It's a great reminder and comfort to know that, when we are submitted to Him, God is always using all things for His glory and our good.
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As we transition to this week's announcements and happenings, please note that the Good News at Noon Homeless Shelter serving opportunity (originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 20) has been postponed.
Also, if you'd like to access the sermon audio, notes, and slides from this past Sunday and previous weeks, click here.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
Join us this Sunday (10am) for coffee, breakfast, connection, and worship at Monkey Wrench Brewing, Bring something yummy to share for breakfast (optional), bring the kids, and bring the dogs! Nursery and children's ministry is also available.
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CALENDAR
For all events listed here, see details in the announcements below.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Good News Story - THIS Sunday, April 21 (5pm - 7:30pm)
Come hear the story of how Good News Church started, what we’re about, where we’re going, what we believe, and if you're interested, how to become connected as a community or covenant partner. Dinner is included. For details, click here.
Bob Ross Painting Class Social - Tuesday, April 23 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
We're making this fun Monkey Wrench painting event a church social opportunity, so come join us and invite friends! Adults and teens can participate. Julea, owner of Southern Misfit Studios, will walk us through, step by step, as we paint our very own Bob Ross "Sunset Aura" painting. Cost is $35 and includes all paint supplies, one MWB beverage, and 2 hours of instruction. If you don't care to paint, come watch and hang out with us! For more info and/or to register, click here.
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GROUPS
MONDAYS (7pm - 9pm) - Men's Group "Free Form" Connect
This group is a great way to connect deeply, discuss open challenges, and share advice in a non-judgmental, no agenda, Kingdom-focused format. For questions or info, email Matt Dickey or call / text at 909-743-2287.
TUESDAYS (6:30pm - 8:30pm) - Men, Women & Teens Small Group & Dinner
All are invited to join us for this weekly opportunity to connect, have dinner, reflect and discuss highlights in our reading (and recent sermons) on the book, God's Great Story. We'll also include conversational questions to help us get to know each other better, as we listen and share our own stories of life and faith. This is going to be fun! Come join us on Tuesdays (6:30pm - 8:30pm) at Hillside. For questions or info, email Drue Warner or call / text at 404-906-9117.
WEDNESDAYS (6:30pm - 8:30pm) - Men's Ministry Info Mtg. & Dinner
All guys are invited to join us in this 10-week audio series titled, 5 Things Every Christian Needs to Grow by R.C. Sproul. Each Wednesday (6:30pm - 8:30pm), we gather at Hillside for dinner, fellowship, listen to the 30 min. audio, and discuss. The goals for this men's ministry are connection, relationship building, and spiritual growth.
For questions or info, email David Fearon or call / text at 770- 403-2453.
THURSDAYS (6:30pm - 8:30pm) - Journaling with Jesus
All women are invited to join us as Sally Conroy walks us through this fantastic devotional practice of Journaling with Jesus. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages available. Come join us on Thursdays (6:30pm - 8:30pm) at Hillside. For questions or info, email Sally or call / text at 678-314-3864. NOTE: "Journaling with Jesus" does not meet during the weeks of the monthly "Women's Connect,"
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INSPIRATION
Quotes of the Week
“I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.” - Charles H. Spurgeon
Verse of the Week
“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face. But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.” - Luke 14:11 (The Message)
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VISION & VALUES
The vision of Good News Church GA is "to experience and express LOVE from God to others." The verse that undergirds our vision is Galatians 5:5b, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” We value people, community, relationships, prayer, and Bible reading. We also value being able to be yourself. We’re all struggling with something, so there’s no need to pretend that we have it all together.
MISSION
The mission of Good News Church GA is "to connect with people and build relationships through community workshops, neighborhood-focused ministry, serving local needs, mentoring, and worship."
Need a daily Bible reading plan? Drue's favorite is The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel.
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GIVING
If you'd like to make a contribution the ministry of Good News Church GA, we would be grateful for your support! You can give online here, text the word "GIVE" to 855-363-5096, give via check or cash on Sundays, or mail a check payable to "Good News Church GA" to 5879 Hillside Farm Rd., Sugar Hill, GA 30518. Good News Church GA is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All contributions are tax deductible.
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