SACPC Weekly Updates for July 23, 2023

July 18th, 2023

Weekly Updates for July 23, 2023

8th Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday

"Life in the Spirit: Hope For All Creation"

^{Rev. Katherine B. Harrington}
As followers of Jesus, we are in the Spirit because the Spirit of God dwells in us (Romans 8:9). But what does that really mean for our lives? We who are in Christ Jesus are no longer condemned, but even though we are called children of God, adopted by the Spirit, we do still suffer. But, we are not the only ones who suffer, the whole creation is groaning as we wait for redemption. Join us, as we worship with one another and with God's creation as we search for hope in Romans 8:12-25. See you Sunday!

Previous Contemporary Worship

"Kids These Days"

Apr 28, 2024 • Jen Phelps

“The Frustration of Creation”

Apr 21, 2024 • Rev. Katherine B. Harrington

“Scarred and Hungry”

Apr 14, 2024 • Rev. Katherine B. Harrington

Previous Traditional Worship

“The Frustration of Creation”

Apr 21, 2024 • Rev. Katherine B. Harrington

“Scarred and Hungry”

Apr 14, 2024 • Rev. Katherine B. Harrington

“Change is Hard”

Apr 7, 2024 • Rev. Steve Hein

Announcements

To Staff, Members, and Friends of SACPC:

We are so grateful for the outpouring of love that we experienced upon her illnesses and subsequent death. We deeply appreciate those who took part in the Witness to the Resurrection service on July 1, and the reception which followed. And the memorial gifts will keep on giving. Thank you for reminding us that the Christian faith is a resurrection faith. While we miss her terribly, we are comforted by the knowledge that "in life and in death we are comforted by the Lord."

From: The Family of Louise Selden Howell

Qualified Charitable Donations Tax Savings Information Our finance director, Susan Dykes, has some important information on a way people who are 70 years and older could potentially save money in how they tithe to the church and other nonprofits.

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Congregational Nominating Committee Nominations Due July 31 Hello from the Nominating Committee! We are asking for your prayerful help in finding candidates for elder and deacon for the class of 2026. Who would be good and faithful SACPC leaders (deacons and elders)? Take a few minutes of quiet time to recall members doing God's work in a small group, leading worship, or volunteering here or in our community. Nominations for the class of 2026 need to be submitted by July 31st. To nominate, click the button below for the online form or fill out one of the paper forms in the pews or at the 15th Street entrance. Please place the paper forms in the collection plates or in the ballot box in the 15th Street entrance. Blessings, The Congregational Nominating Committee: John Bohbrink, Mary Butner, Hugh Caison, George Chadwick, Bob Cherry III, Karen Crooks

NOMINATE SOMEONE

July Sunday School Updates Beginning July 9, 10:00 am Children and Youth classes (K-12th grade) will take a summer sabbath in July to let our families and leaders enjoy a break. For adults, starting July 9th, there will be two classes offered: Walking in the Word (Rm 236): Class members lead discussions based on Lectionary readings for the week. Connette-Covenant (Rm 226): Led by Dumay Gorham. All adults are welcome to attend as they are able. Regular classes resume for all ages on Rally Day, September 10th.

Holy Happenings @ SACPC

July Kindermusik Playdates July 22 Elizabeth Gray will be offering Kindermusik Playdates all summer long! Register now for the July 22nd Playdate at 10:00 am. As we sing, dance, and make music, we will focus on embracing our individuality while learning from one another. You get the same Kindermusik fun and learning in the classroom . . . and the same high-quality music to enjoy at home, but in a stand-alone class so you can try it out!

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Congregational Meeting July 23 The Session has called a congregational meeting at 10:30 on July 23 for the purpose of electing an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.

Breakfast Sunday July 31 July has a 5th Sunday - so we will be gathering for fellowship and breakfast in Brown Hall at 10:00 am between worship services. Our youth group will be beginning their local mission work in our very own kitchen with our very own Jim Williams preparing and serving breakfast for our church family. Breakfast is free - but cash donations will be collected that morning to offset the cost of the food and go towards our mission work that week.

Rally Day September 10 Save the date! Join us for Sunday School and worship as we launch our fall programs on Sunday, September 10th.

Go & Serve | Contact Gary Smith

July Donation Drive Begins July 1 In July we will have one of our favorite collections--providing backpacks and school supplies for children in need in our community. We can use backpacks for children from kindergarten through high school. Supplies we'll collect include: pens and markers, pencils and colored pencils, crayons, 3-ring binders and notebook paper, composition books, folders, construction paper, scissors, erasers, glue sticks, rulers, and index cards. This is a tangible--and fun--way to stay faithfully present in our community.

Youth | Contact Jen Phelps

Attention Rising 6th Graders! Immediate Need Rising 6th-grade students will be joining our youth group this fall - but our Youth Director, Jen Phelps, needs to know you are out there (and start connecting with parents) NOW! Please contact Jen with information about rising 6th graders and their families ASAP: jphelps@sacpc.org or 910-790-9103.

Youth Local Mission July 30 - Aug 3 We still have a few spots left for middle and high school students to participate in our Local Mission Trip. We are staying at Wrightsville Beach and serving several agencies in our community (and having some fun while we are at it). Click the mission trip event below for a link to register.

CareLine Updates as of July 17, 2023

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12: 9-13 (NIV)

We Celebrate:

John and Catheryn Thomas will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on July 24th.

We Grieve:

The son of Carolyn Brummit, Jonathan Skipper, died in Peru on July 10th. A service is planned for early August.

Lois Carmen Edgerton, mother of Steve Edgerton, died July 8th. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, July 15th at the Wallace Presbyterian Church.

We Pray:

Lib Pusey has continued severe back pain, a new fracture was found.

Service Personnel:

Steve Hovdesven (Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern, Arlington, VA), Billy Purdom (USS Stout DDG 55, Norfolk, VA), Smith Beacham (Fort Richardson, Anchorage, AK), Jack Looney (USS Carl Vinson, San Diego, CA), Samuel Makepeace (Fort Polk, Louisiana), Brennan Litzinger (Fort Bliss, Texas), Mikayla Reifert (Kadena, Japan), Bradley Garrett (Coast Guard, Elizabeth City)

Prayer requests: Click here to tell us about your need.

Hospitalizations: Please click here to email Ann Benson or call 910.762.9693 x202 to leave a message.

Birthday Celebrations | JUL 18 - 25, 2023

July 18: Nan Caison, Jo Carpenter, Greg Davis, Michael Holder, David Rojas-Lozada, Jim Snyder
July 20: Kevin Crooks, Chris Faulk
July 21: Virginia Nordeen
July 22: Jim Crawford
July 23: Annamarie Eakins, Patsy Thurston
July 24: Dax Hawkins
July 25: Roxie Peterson

SACPC Contacts
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

For pastoral concerns:
Katie Harrington kharrington@sacpc.org
910-762-9693 x203
Ann Benson abenson@sacpc.org
910-762-9693 x202
For financial questions:
Susan Dykes sdykes@sacpc.org; x207

For newsletter, website, social media, and other communication questions:
Emily Donovan (edonovan@sacpc.org)

For the front desk:
call 910-762-9693 x201

For calendar reservations, Memorial Garden & The Block information:
Catheryn Thomas cthomas@sacpc.org; x229

Session Contacts: If you have questions, concerns or recommendations feel free to contact any session member individually or email the session at session@sacpc.org.