SACPC Weekly Updates for August 13, 2023

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, we collect for our 5-Cents-A-Meal offering. Worshipers come forward during the first song/hymn and place your 5-Cents-A-Meal offerings in the baskets located next to the Communion table.

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Youth On A Mission 2023

by Jen Phelps

WHAT A WEEK! 12 of our middle and high school youth served throughout our community last week during our local mission trip. We weeded our way through New Hanover County, met wonderful neighbors, and learned so much about the needs of our city. Thank you to ALL of the adults that served alongside us last week - we literally could not have done it without you. Enjoy these pics and ask the kids about their week!

Presbytery Mission Trip To Puerto Rico

by Rev. Dr. Gary Smith

Our Presbytery is forming a mission team to travel to Puerto Rico for 8 days in February 2024. Three hurricanes (Irma, Maria, and Fiona) caused tremendous destruction in Puerto Rico. Over 1,000 families are still waiting, with homes damaged by wind and rain, storm surge, and other forces of nature, for assistance in their rebuilding.

Insurance payments were not enough. Disaster Recovery is a long process. The hope for many of these families is for volunteers to help them rebuild. The presbytery is looking for 12 to 24 people to travel to a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance host site in Puerto Rico and work with partner agencies to help in rebuilding work.

The cost of the trip is $1,300 per person, which includes airfare from Raleigh to San Juan, transportation, most meals, and lodging. If you would like to join this trip. complete the online application by August 23, 2023. If you have questions, please email Laura Lupton or call 910-818-9938.

APPLICATION

Women's Circles Starting Up In Fall

by Barbara Hager

Over 70 SACPC women are ready to begin a new Bible study, support mission work and share fellowship with one another starting the second week of September. We have three circles which meet at 10:00 AM, Circles 2, 6 and 8 which meet respectively Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This Fall our Bible study will be Sacred Encounters about the power and presence of Jesus in Luke-Acts. Please email a Circle leader if you are interested in joining. All women of the church are invited. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Circle 2: Barbara Hager

Circle 6: Cathy McLaughlin

Circle 8: Peggy Hayes

Meet Your Associate Pastor
Nominating Committee

by Rev. Katherine B. Harrington

At the congregational meeting on July 23rd, SACPC elected an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee to begin the search for our next Associate Pastor! Please pray for them as they begin their work.

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Music & More (M&M) Starts SEP 13!

by Lynn Warner

We are looking forward to an exciting year in M&M (Music & More) on Wednesday afternoons! In the "MUSIC" portion of M&M we will be learning new music each week. We will play chimes, bells, sing and play musical games as we prepare to lead worship with our music. We will also begin to prepare for our Advent program which will include both drama and music.

In the "MORE" portion of M&M we will be exploring Hidden Heroes of the Bible from both the Old and New Testaments. Who are these important figures who helped to build the faith whose names we may not know, but whose work contributed greatly to furthering God's kingdom on earth? Each week we will explore someone new! You will receive clues at the end of each week so you can try to figure out who we will be exploring next! And remember, all K-5th graders are welcome. Invite a friend!

CONTACT CINDY OR LYNN

New Hanover High School
Football Ministry

by David Massey

Our Football Ministry will host the NHHS football team for their weekly “pre-game” team meal beginning in September. It’s hard to believe that this is our 5th year in a row, and this ministry has been a fantastic avenue for the men of our church to fellowship with boys who attend NHHS. While many of us have been lounging on the beach during these hot summer months, our football boys have been sweating it out on the practice field preparing for another football season. They are ready to defend their conference title, and they are hungry….

Literally, they are “Hungry” for Jackie’s food! I hope you can join us. and please feel free to call me should you have any questions. Go Wildcats!

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We LOVE Our Teachers!

by Jen Phelps

If you are going back to school as a teacher or volunteer or ANYTHING in our school system - we want to know about you and honor you and pray for you. Email Jen Phelps to let us know what you are up to!

EMAIL JEN

An Opportunity to Serve

by Jan McGowan

August 27th - September 2nd
5:30 pm

For as long as I have been a member of SACPC (2006) and well beyond, this church has hosted the temporarily homeless families of the Family Promise Emergency Shelter program one week a quarter each year. Our next opportunity is the week of August 27th - September 2nd. During our quarterly hosting, a member of our church provides a meal for up to 3 families. Our hosts arrive at the Family Promise Day Center at 3511 Frog Pond Place Apt.101 by 5:30 pm with their prepared dinner and enjoy eating with the families. After cleaning up and good conversation, families will leave no later than 7:00 pm.

If you'd like more information on this service opportunity, please call Jan McGowan at 716-863-6677 or Robin Harper at 910-231-8419.

VOLUNTEER

Holy Happenings @ SACPC

August Kindermusik Playdates

Come try a Kindermusik play date! 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!

Next Playdates: Wednesday, August 9 at 10:00 am and Sunday, August 27 at 4:00 pm.

Fall Ministry Kick-Off | AUG 27

Come celebrate the end-of-summer break with your church family! We will bless all teachers and students during both worship services. Then, at 10:00 am join us in Brown Hall for a special ministry fair. Find your people, and maybe your purpose. This is a great opportunity to get plugged into our Fall 2023 program offerings--which officially begin on Rally Day (SEP 10).

Are you Interested in advertising/showcasing your SACPC ministry at our Ministry Fair? Email Jen Phelps ASAP to reserve your space!

RESERVE SPACE

Rally Day | SEP 10

We've been busy this summer planning amazing programs for the fall. Join us on Sunday, September 10th, as we "officially" start our fall programming. To learn more about all we have to offer, join us on Sunday, August 27th for a special Fall Ministry Kick-Off!

POPS Program On Malawi Trip | SEP 13

Wednesday, September 13th
6:30 pm
Brown Hall

Join us for our first POPS program of the fall on September 13th as our mission team to Malawi reports on their visit in June and the state of our partnership - with pictures!

POPS Book Study: "Life Together"

Begins September 20th
5-Week Book Study
Every Wednesday
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kardia Rm (224)

Rev. Harrington will offer a 5-week book study of this readable classic by the famous Christian martyr, on Wednesday evenings (6:30-7:30) beginning Sept. 20th and running through Oct. 18th. Look for more information soon about how you can get a copy of the book. All are welcome, so mark your calendars now for back to school!

Children | Contact Lynn Warner

Coming This Fall - PRAYGROUND!

Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged in each of our worship services, either in the pew with parents/caregivers or in what will be our newly developed PRAYGROUND in the back of the chapel. The PRAYGROUND will be equipped with quiet activities and age-appropriate worship materials. Parents and caregivers will sit in a nearby pew. The PRAYGROUND will be appropriate for preschool age children. Nursery care will still be available for infants and toddlers if you so desire at both worship services, as well. More information will be coming soon!

Bible Presentation

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, September 10th. During both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services we will be presenting Bibles to our Third Grade students and any 4th and 5th graders who have not received their Bible. The presentation will be followed by a special interactive class to help students "get into" their Bibles and help them feel comfortable in making God's Word an integral part of their faith development. Look for more information in the coming weeks!

Children's Sunday School Classes Expanding

Beginning September 10th we will be expanding our Sunday School class offerings for children! The following classes will be offered this fall at 10:00 am for children ages Pre-K - 5th Grade:

Pre-K Class (Rm 112) for ages 3 - 5 years old not attending kindergarten.
K- - 2nd Grade Class (Rm 25) located in the basement.
3rd - 5th Grade Class (Rm 26) located in the basement.

We are in need of teachers and plan to develop a team teaching concept in all classes. More information and how to volunteer will be forthcoming.

Fall Teaching Teams Forming Now!

As we look to expand our Sunday School offerings for children this fall we will also be in need of a broader group of volunteers. In order to not overwhelm a small number of people we are working to form Teaching Teams in each age/grade level.

A teaching team would consist of two people - perhaps you and a friend, who would commit to working together to teach in a given class. We are looking to recruit at least 4 Teaching Teams in each age/grade level. By having four teams in each age/grade level the teaching responsibility will be only 8-10 weeks between September - May.

Teacher training and support will be provided. For more information please contact Lynn Warner.

Please prayerfully consider this exciting opportunity to share your faith and build relationships with some amazing children and fellow teachers!

Youth | Contact Jen Phelps

Attention Rising 6th Graders!

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 Events

Adult | Contact Sue McCaffray

Adult Sunday School In August

All adults are welcome to attend one of our three classes meeting in August: Connette-Covenant (Room 226), taught by Dumay Gotham; Venture (Room 240, resumes August 6th), taught by Teresa Conoly; Walking in the Word (236), focusing on the Lectionary and taught by class members. All adult classes will resume on Rally Day, September 10th.

CareLine Updates as of July 31, 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 Grieve:

The family of Joyce Christopher who died July 25th. She was Paige Williams’ mother. A funeral service was held on July 31, 2:00 pm, at First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington.

The son of Carolyn Brummit, Jonathan Skipper, died in Peru on July 10th. A service is planned for August 4th, 10:00 am at SACPC.

We Pray:

Sally Morrison is a patient at New Hanover Hospital after a fall that resulted in fractures.

Judy Thompson Mattis, sister of Sweetie Francis, has bacterial pneumonia and is recovering at home.

Lib Pusey has been admitted to Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center.

Service Personnel:

Steve Hovdesven (Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern, Arlington, VA), Billy Purdom (USS Stout DDG ), 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 | AUG 8 - 15, 2023

August 8: Angela Brownfield, Carol Query
August 10: Anna Catherine Burney, Henry Herring
August 11: Carolyn Brumit, Ann Conner, Theresa Ivey, Brice Kraus, Gretchen Murden
August 12: Tim Canady, Judy Potter, Taylor Williams
August 13: Walter Futch, Don Harris
August 14: Rebekah Meeks, Linda Montgomery
August 15: Terry Wilson

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.