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BYNE CHURCH
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September 2026
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RA/GA Family Night
RA/GA Family Night
All ages are invited to join us in the blue gym for dinner, games, and the first meet up for Mission Kids!
BYG Afterglow
Meet at 6pm for a pool party at the Lanier's house for pizza and pools! Contact Stephen for the address (sswails@bcssaints.org)
New Members Class
New Members Class
Church is more than a Sunday morning gathering or occasional access service. Join us to learn more about what it means to be a part of a Faith family and enjoying the work that God is doing at Byne!…
Recovery in the Streets
Recovery in the Streets
We're taking up a supply drive to help men and women overcoming addiction and homelessness in our community. Purchase an item from our Amazon registry to support Overcomers Ministry's Recovery in the…
Night to Shine Vision Night — September 22
Night to Shine Vision Night — September 22
Community partners and sponsors are invited to Night to Shine Vision Night — an evening of worship, dining, and testimonies celebrating our combined impact and the guests we exist to serve. Tuesday…
Mission Georgia 2026
Mission Georgia 2026
Your gift helps Mission Georgia support churches as they: • Provide literacy and education programs • Care for families through foster care and adoption support • Partner with healthcare ministries…
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
From Pastor Mark
MMark Jackson
Setting the Right Expectations

Having never lived near family, traveling has become a holiday tradition for us. During the summer, we meet them at the lake. At Christmas, we head north in hopes of seeing snow.

We anticipate both — the warm weather and the cold. Water sports and sunscreen dominate the summer trips, while each winter we pack in hopes of snow. The weather will be very different, and so will our packing, because our expectations are set on what we will experience.

Our packing list changes based on our expectations. And our enjoyment changes based on our expectations, too. If it's too cold at the lake, we're frustrated. If it's too warm at Christmas, I feel like we missed out.

Setting the proper expectations will determine your ability to enjoy the days and the places God has provided.

Jesus nurtured the expectations of His disciples in His final days with them. He assured them that they had a great future — that He was preparing a place for them in heaven, and that He had overcome the world. But He also warned them to have the proper expectation about what life would look like on this earth: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

As we try to understand what it means to have a good day, we must understand what each day should entail, not just what it did entail. In this broken world, we know people will do things that harm us. Living in close community with others, we will discover their shortcomings and feel the disappointment that comes with knowing someone fully. Even in setting goals and working hard ourselves, we will find out what it looks like to do our best and still fall short.

None of this surprises God. He has a proper expectation for our lives. And while we are called to aspire to more, we must also understand the journey and the struggle along the way. The road is long. It will take more than we have to offer ourselves. We will need God more than we can possibly imagine.

But here is the good news: we can have the expectation that He will never leave us or forsake us. He loves to give wisdom. He loves to show His strength on behalf of those who feel weak. God is rich in mercy, with abundant kindness He wants to give. We can hold the expectation that He will never let go.

As you consider this season of life and what it means to live a good life, there is a need to reassess our expectations — of what God has promised we would experience, and of what He has promised to provide.

A.W. Tozer said, "True faith is never found alone; it is always accompanied by expectation." The proper expectation is not just about the difficulty, but about God's grace and God's provision along the way. This kind of active faith can live with hope and confidence, knowing that God is not just present — God is at work.

You can expect it every day.

 
Mission Georgia 2026
Mission Georgia 2026
Your gift helps Mission Georgia support churches as they:
•  Provide literacy and education programs
•  Care for families through foster care and adoption support
•  Partner with healthcare ministries to meet physical needs
•  Respond to disasters and times of crisis
•  Support addiction recovery and restoration efforts
•  And so much more!
Your generosity puts missions in motion across Georgia.
 
Women on Mission
Women on Mission is the WMU mission discipleship group designed to equip women over 18 years old in becoming active disciples of Christ as they live on mission for Him. Women on Mission members seek to live out missions through mission projects, ministries, prayer, giving, and Bible study. The purpose of the organization is to provide every person with the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel.
Byne Church has two active WOM groups that meet monthly to learn about missions, pray for missions, support missions and promote mission emphases in the church, as well as participate in mission projects where the gospel is shared, both locally and regionally. To be a Woman on Mission is an opportunity to be a part of a mission effort bigger than yourself. Collectively we can offer prayers and be a part of sharing the gospel through our caring and sharing in a variety of mission endeavors.
The Richardson Women on Mission group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month in room 114, from 11:30 to 1:00, sharing lunch together under the leadership of Linda Cumbie.
The Campbell Women on Mission group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in room 114, from 10:00-11:00, under the leadership of Becky Carlton and Brenda Wasden.
Come join us!
Campbell WOM meeting: Tuesday, September 8th, 10:00-11:00.
Richardson WOM meeting: Monday, September 14th, 11:30-1:00.
 
Giggles, Gratitude, & Grandparents
Giggles, Gratitude, & Grandparents
Sept 15th - A Grandparents Day Celebration with our K3-6th Grammar Students.
Tuesday, September 15 is Grandparents Day at Byne Christian School presented by our K3-6th Grammar students! Please make sure to read all the details regarding this very special day. Don’t forget to fill out the jotform below in order to check out your grandchild early.
First Things First: When you arrive, please check in at the school office to pick up your visitor's badge. This helps us keep every grandchild safe and accounted for throughout the morning. Thanks for helping us with this small step!
9:00 AM — Coffee & Prayer with Admin (Grandparents only — this sacred hour is just for you and our admin team. Students will join you at 10 AM, so you'll have a quiet moment to start the morning together in prayer.)
10:00–11:30 AM — Worship Center
•  Grandparents Day Program presented by our Grammar Students
•  Craft Time with your Grandchild
Planning to check out your grandchild early? If you'd like to sign your grandchild out after the program, please complete our checkout authorization form in advance: https://form.jotform.com/262165429835161
If your child is not checking out early, submit photos here: https://form.jotform.com/262383798458173
We can't wait to fill the Worship Center with hugs, laughter, and a few happy tears. Save the date!
Saints Home Games
Come out and cheer on the Saints — everyone’s welcome.
Tue, Sep 1 · 5:00 PMVolleyball vs Chess Academy
Tue, Sep 8 · 5:00 PMVolleyball vs Highland Christian
Tue, Sep 15 · 4:30 PMVolleyball vs Community Christian
Fri, Sep 18 · 4:30 PMVolleyball vs Bible Baptist
Mon, Sep 21 · 4:30 PMVolleyball vs Scintilla Charter
Tue, Sep 1 · 11:30 AM
Happy Hearts
Wed, Sep 2 · 6:00 PM
RA/GA Family Night
Fri, Sep 4 · 6:30 PM
Overcomers Ministry
Sun, Sep 6 · 11:00 AM
Mission Georgia Annoucement
Mon, Sep 7
Facility Closed
Tue, Sep 8 · 10:00 AM
Campbell WOM Meeting
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
RA/GA/Mission Friends
Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM
Security Team Meeting
Fri, Sep 11 · 6:30 PM
Overcomers Ministry
Sun, Sep 13 · 9:30 AM
New Members Class
Sun, Sep 13 · 10:45 AM
Mission Georgia Offering & Prayer
Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM
BYG Afterglow
Mon, Sep 14 · 11:30 AM
Richardson WOM Group
Tue, Sep 15 · 8:00 AM
Grandparents Day
 
Tue, Sep 15 · 11:30 AM
Easter's Love Lights Sunday School Class
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM
RA/GA/Mission Friends
Thu, Sep 17 · 5:30 PM
Colson Fellows
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM
Overcomers Ministry
Sat, Sep 19 · 2:00 PM
Recovery in the Streets
Sun, Sep 20 · 9:30 AM
New Members Class
Mon, Sep 21 · 6:30 PM
Deacon Meeting
Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM
NTS Sponsor Dinner
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM
RA/GA/Mission Friends
Thu, Sep 24 · 2:00 PM
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Sep 25 · 6:30 PM
Overcomers Ministry
Sun, Sep 27 · 9:30 AM
New Members Class
Sun, Sep 27 · 6:00 PM
BYG Afterglow
Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM
RA/GA/Mission Friends
Giving — July 2026 · 4 Sundays
Budget Needs$69,600.00
I Love Byne$400.00
Total Offering$62,963.23
Special Offerings$5,993.15
Fiscal Year to Date (8/1-7/31) — Income$938,990.81
Fiscal Year to Date (8/1-7/31) — Expenses$882,134.02
Legacy Fund Balance$3,853.10
Bus Fund — Total Donations$40,486.42
Bus Fund — Principal Balance$54,242.76
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