A WORD FROM PASTOR

Pastor Michael Morss

“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity - all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47

Greetings Church Family,

I pray this note finds you well and refreshed from a wonderful summer.

With school back in session, we are just six weeks away from One Alpharetta (September 20) and our fall evangelistic series, Run It Back (September 21–27). In preparation, our leadership team is working diligently to launch several exciting new ministries.

One of these is our fall semester of Grow Groups, beginning September 27. We are prayerfully seeking leaders for groups in marriage, parenting, finance, youth, and health/mental health—or another area God has placed on your heart. If you or someone you know is interested in leading, please click here to join our Fall Grow Group team.

Thank you for considering how God might use you to reach our community in a meaningful way.

In Christ,

Pastor Michael

QUARTERLY DAY OF PRAYER

On July 5, we observed a Quarterly Day of Prayer with testimonies by Spencer Baynard and Andrea Valecillos. They both spoke about how prayer and surrender to God gave them freedom.

Spencer shared how a prayer journal helped him connect with God and how he expressed gratitude every day, even during challenging times. He cited Lamentations 5:19, "You, O LORD, remain forever; Your throne from generation to generation." He shared all his thoughts and feelings with God, and God answered in ways he could never imagine, including sending him squirrels.

Andrea said that becoming a mother turned her life around and helped her be a better version of herself, and she felt God's presence through the tough time of losing her fiancé. To nurture the blessings in her life, especially her children, she focuses on mental, spiritual, and physical health, and shares that with others. Reading Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go" - helps her in times of loneliness.

Mark 5:19 - “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."

NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Night of Praise Concert a Resounding Success!

On Saturday, July 19th, Alpharetta SDA Church hosted a spiritually enriched Night of Praise concert that uplifted the community. The event featured a diverse lineup of Christian music and spoken words, create a memorable experience for all attendees.

We were blessed to see people come together to worship and connect with one another, and we pray that you were also blessed. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making it a success, including the talented performers, organizers, and volunteers. We are grateful for the opportunity to come together in praise and worship. We hope to see similar activities soon.

MEN’S READING CLUB

The most recent Men’s Ministry meeting was yet another terrific opportunity to better understand God’s calling as it relates to the Masculine Mandate. Our calling as Christian Men to fulfill the responsibility of leading our home as God-fearing men. As this world is full of distractions, this discussion shows us how to home in on what’s truly important and focus on the purpose God has for each one of us.

Proverbs 27:17 - “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

HEALTH MINISTRY

8-week Full Plate Living Program. This FREE, fun, and flexible program will help you:

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✔️ Build healthier habits — one plate at a time!

🗓 Mondays @ 6:30 PM | Aug 4 – Sept 22

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📞 Contact Michelle Jones to sign up: (580)618-1599

Spots are limited — let’s get healthier together! 💪🍎

AUGUST FAMILY FUN

It is that time of the year for kids to be heading back to school or just starting school. To make the back-to-school transition fun for the whole family, consider activities as follows:

Back-to-School Eve: Reflect on the summer, create a vision board for the new school year, and how God can help you in this new school year. Enjoy a final summer activity together.

Lunchbox Notes: Write or print Bible verses on notes to pack in children's lunchboxes and send a joke with it for extra fun.

Letters to Jesus: Have children write letters to Jesus, sharing their worries and concerns about the new school year.

First Day of School Dinner: Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year with a special dinner.

Summer Memory Book or Create a Time Capsule: Compile photos and mementos from the summer to create a scrapbook or memory book. Make a time capsule with items from the summer to open next year on the first day of summer

TRIVIA

Which book in the Bible mentions a “huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot”?

2 Samuel 21:__?__ (can you find the verse?)

What does the Bible say manna tasted like? Exodus 16:31 

JOKES

Q: What did the classmate say when asked why they kept walking next to the same person at school?

A: “I am supposed to walk by Faith.” 

Q: Why does the math class make students sad?

A: Because it is full of problems.