November 7, 2023

Men’s Midweek
Tomorrow night – Wednesday, November 8 @ 7:00 PM

Dear Brothers and Sisters.

The Baker family thanks you so very much for the prayers, food, cards, thoughts, and sincere love expressed to us over the past week. My family was able to come together Sunday to enjoy delicious food, furnished and prepared with love, and remember Steven in complete comfort and peace. There were moments of tears and others with laughter. Our memories will be with us until our death. Thank you for this loving kindness. My physical family does not know you as I do. They were very pleasantly impressed. But I know you and I was so aware of your love, your prayers and thoughts that have been here for me over the past few years. I thank you from the very bottom of my heart.

With the eternal love of Christ,

Joan Baker and family

Did you hear the news? Mr. Sonny is writing a book about Camp Swamp! He is asking for input from former campers, counselors, teen workers, kitchen workers, nurses…ANYONE who has ever been to Camp Swamp. Responses should be sent in by November 16. Click here for more details: Camp Swamp Blog

All Atlanta Worship Night
Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 PM
North River (320 Austin Ave Marietta GA 30060)
All info at https://nrcoc.org/events/all-atlanta-worship-night

He rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19

In the children’s ministry the last couple of months, we have focused on God’s Young Heroes (Samuel, David, Esther, Ruth, etc…). Our goal is that the children will learn that GOD is the Super Hero. He rescues us because he LOVES us and DELIGHTS in us. How awesome is that?! Our prayer is that this foundation will foster a love relationship with God for life. Read the words of Psalm 18:1-19, and let the words wash over your soul, as well. I love the imagery of my Father, incensed at those who are hurting me – smoke billowing from His nostrils and fire flaming from His mouth – diving down from heaven on the wings of the wind to rescue me, His child, in whom He delights. Yes, that’s what parents do for their children! That’s what God, our Father, does for us!

I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
    my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
    and I have been saved from my enemies.
The cords of death entangled me;
    the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.
The cords of the grave coiled around me;
    the snares of death confronted me.
In my distress I called to the Lord;
    I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
    my cry came before him, into his ears.
The earth trembled and quaked,
    and the foundations of the mountains shook;
    they trembled because he was angry.
Smoke rose from his nostrils;
    consuming fire came from his mouth,
    burning coals blazed out of it.
He parted the heavens and came down;
    dark clouds were under his feet.
He mounted the cherubim and flew;
    he soared on the wings of the wind.
He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him—
    the dark rain clouds of the sky.
Out of the brightness of his presence clouds advanced,
    with hailstones and bolts of lightning.
The Lord thundered from heaven;
    the voice of the Most High resounded.
He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy,
    with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
The valleys of the sea were exposed
    and the foundations of the earth laid bare
at your rebuke, Lord,
    at the blast of breath from your nostrils.
He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
    he drew me out of deep waters.
He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
    from my foes, who were too strong for me.
They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
    but the Lord was my support.
He brought me out into a spacious place;
    he rescued me because he delighted in me.

12 – Congregational Worship Service
15 – Congregational Midweek
19 – Congregational Worship Service
22 – Thanksgiving Week – No Midweek
26 – House Church Worship Services
29 – Hospitality Night

There are now 4 open spots available for Financial Peace. Please contact Reese Fick @ 770-880-3953 if you are interested. $55/person with the church discount. This is a great opportunity to learn how to change your concept of money so you can live like no one else and give like no one else, freeing yourself from bad debt and setting a good example for future generations.

Mark your calendars for the Marriage Retreat coming February 16-18, 2024!
More details coming soon…

Upcoming Women’s Midweeks
December 6 – Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind

Special Women’s Connection Event
Christmas Women’s Event: A Celebration of Joy, Connection, and Sisterhood
Saturday, December 9 @ 9AM-12 Noon at the church building
This special gathering is designed to create memories, fostering a sense of community and celebrating the bonds that make this season truly magical.
This women’s event is crafted to be an enduring experience, weaving together the elements of joy, friendship, and celebration. Come, be a part of a day that will fill your hearts with the warmth of the season. Mark your calendars for this occasion, and let’s make this Christmas Women’s Event a celebration to remember.

Sites and dates for the 2024 Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps and Community Service Brigades have been announced! Click on the links below for more information:
Volunteer Corps
Community Service Brigades
Check out the latest news for Hope Worldwide here: https://www.hopeww.org/

The Father/Son Retreat is this coming weekend! November 10-12, 2023

Use this link to REGISTER: https://campswamp.com/youthcamp/registration/retreats/
Select ‘Father Son Retreat’ and follow the prompts to register the dads and sons before cabin slots fill up!
You may also choose to purchase a copy of The Awe of God by John Bevere on Amazon (or audio book version on Audible) before the retreat to help prepare your heart and mind.

Camp Swamp Retreat Schedule