The Self-Control Fellowship

Galatians 5:22-23a (ESV)

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ”

Fellowship Overview

Fellowship Overview: Fellowship families reside in the Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, and Cumming areas; the group includes both working professionals and retirees, and most members' children are in college, employed, or have families of their own.

Two Bible study gatherings per month: one on Friday via Zoom (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and another on Saturday at the church, featuring lunch and Bible study (12:00 PM – 3:30 PM).

There is also a monthly online prayer meeting for sisters via Zoom and a monthly online prayer meeting for brothers via Zoom.

Pastoral Care: Elder Zhang Xiaocong, Sister Zhong Hua
Counselor: Brother Wang Jian'an
Chairperson: Sister Tan Weihong

Gathering Times/Locations: Two Bible study gatherings per month—one on Friday via Zoom (8:00 PM–10:00 PM) and another on Saturday at the church, featuring lunch followed by Bible study (12:00 PM–3:30 PM); additionally, there is one Zoom prayer meeting each month for sisters and one for brothers.

Number of Bible Study Participants15 to 20 people

Age GroupMiddle-aged families, with working and retired members

Children's Age Rangeuniversity students, working professionals, or those who have started a family

Introduction to Church Ministry Activities

Church ministry activities refer to the various ways in which Christians—whether within or outside the church—provide assistance and service to others, with the aim of proclaiming the love and teachings of Christ, and fostering both the practice of faith and the building of community. Such ministry encompasses not only material aid to others but also spiritual care and support. The core objectives of church ministry are to serve others, glorify God, build up the church, and advance the spread of the Gospel.

The brothers and sisters of the Temperance Fellowship actively participated in various church ministries, including: 

  • Local and visiting Sunday sermon speakers (excluding this church's pastors and elders);
  • Sunday school teachers for adults and children;
  • Church Property Management and External Publicity Deacon
  • Co-workers responsible for church finance, educational seminars, and the publication of "Grace Words";
  • Worship choir and sound engineering co-workers;
  • Coordination committee members for the church autumn retreat.

Supported Missionaries and Organizations

The work of missionaries is often fraught with challenges and hardships. They must adapt to life in unfamiliar environments and navigate cultural differences, while at times facing issues such as persecution, loneliness, and resource shortages. Consequently, the support of the church and fellow believers is of paramount importance; such support not only enables missionaries to better fulfill the mission entrusted to them by God but also encourages them to rely on His strength to press forward during difficult times.

The missionary organizations and missionaries supported by the Temperance Fellowship include:

  • Teddy & Carrie Yuan – Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
  • Brenda Carter – Missions to the Ends of the Earth
  • Roger & Jessie — Antioch Ministries International
  • Life Quarterly

Fellowship Activities Highlights


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