SACPC Weekly Updates for August 27, 2023
Weekly Updates for August 27, 2023
13th Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday
"Full-Bodied Worship"
Rev. Katherine B. Harrington
Using Romans 12: 1 - 8 as our guide, we will explore what it means to worship God with all of who we are, both as individuals and as the Body of Christ. See you Sunday!
Using Romans 12: 1 - 8 as our guide, we will explore what it means to worship God with all of who we are, both as individuals and as the Body of Christ. See you Sunday!
Previous Contemporary Worship
Previous Traditional Worship
Announcements
Books Available For POPS Book Study
by Sue McCaffray
Copies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" are available in the front office for $12.00/ea. We ask that you make a check payable to SACPC or provide the exact change. This 5-week study begins Wednesday, September 20th. See Happenings for more details.
Gary Smith's Releases New Religious Biography of Hillary Clinton
Gary Smith's Do All the Good You Can: How Faith Shaped Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Politics is now available through the University of Illinois Press website. Friends can receive a 30% discount on both the cloth book and the eBook by using the promotional code: F23UIP
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 the second Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each month. 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!
An Opportunity to Serve
by Jan McGowan
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.
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.
Holy Happenings @ SACPC
Back to School Blessings
AUG 27 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
AUG 27 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
Help us celebrate the start of the new school year with a special Back to School Blessing during both worship services.
Fall Ministry Fair
AUG 27 | 10:00 am
Brown Hall
AUG 27 | 10:00 am
Brown Hall
Find your people, and maybe your purpose. Learn about all the great programs and opportunities officially starting on Rally Day (9/10).
Kindermusik Playdate
AUG 27 | 4:00 pm
Children's Choir Rm
AUG 27 | 4:00 pm
Children's Choir Rm
This Sunday, Aug. 27 at 4:00 pm Elizabeth Gray will offer a stand-alone class so you can try out our Kindermusik program. This is music and movement with a purpose. Recommended for Ages 0-5. Registration is required. Contact Elizabeth Gray for more info.
NHHS Football Ministry
SEP 7 | 5:30 pm
Brown Hall
SEP 7 | 5:30 pm
Brown Hall
Volunteer to help nourish and nurture New Hanover High School football players during their weekly "pre-game" team meal. Contact David Massey for details.
Rally Day
SEP 10 | 10:00 am
Various Locations
SEP 10 | 10:00 am
Various Locations
Children & Youth Sunday School classes return from summer break, as well as, a few adult classes. Our Wednesday evening programs return on September 13th.
POPS Meal & Program
SEP 13 | 5:30 pm (dinner), 6:30 pm (program)
Brown Hall
SEP 13 | 5:30 pm (dinner), 6:30 pm (program)
Brown Hall
Dinner is from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The menu is spaghetti bolognese, garden salad, garlic bread, and berry trifle. Cost is $25/family, $7/adult, $5/under 12.
POPS Program begins at 6:30 pm with a special report from our Malawi mission team which will share pictures and stories from their visit in June.
POPS Program begins at 6:30 pm with a special report from our Malawi mission team which will share pictures and stories from their visit in June.
POPS Book Study: "Life Together"
SEP 20 | 6:30 pm
Rm 224
SEP 20 | 6:30 pm
Rm 224
Join us! Rev. Harrington will lead us as we read Dietrich Bonhoeffer's readable classic, "Life Together." Reading is not required but advised. Books are available for purchase in the front office. Contact Sue McCaffray for more details.
Children | Contact Lynn Warner
3rd Grade Bible Presentation DAy
3rd Grade Bible Presentation
SEP 10 | 9:00 am or 11:00 am
Sanctuary
SEP 10 | 9:00 am or 11:00 am
Sanctuary
3rd Grade students attending either the 9:00 am or 11:00 am worship service will receive new Bibles. Students in 4th or 5th grade who did not previously receive a Bible will also be recognized. Students are then invited to a special class at 10:00 am to explore their new Bibles. Contact Lynn Warner for more details.
Music & More Starts SEP 13th!
Music & More
SEP 13 | 4:30 pm
Choir Rm
SEP 13 | 4:30 pm
Choir Rm
All children in grades K - 5th are invited to join this after-school Bible-based music program. Contact Lynn Warner for details.
Save The Date!
Children's Ministry FALL FESTIVAL!
Get ready for a fun, fall event for families with children from birth - 5th grade! We'll have games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, hot dogs, and more!! Mark your calendars! More information coming soon!
Children's Events
Youth | Contact Jen Phelps
Disciple Groups Start SEP 10th!
D-Groups (Grades 6th - 12th)
SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
The HUB
SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
The HUB
Join us for Disciple Groups. The HUB will open at 6:30 pm with the program starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Jen Phelps for details.
Confirmation Class of 2024
We are starting a Confirmation Class in the upcoming months for students in 8th grade and above. Jen Phelps has begun reaching out to families with details, if you are interested in participating in this year's class - please contact her ASAP. If you would like information about Confirmation - we are holding an information session on Sunday, September 17th at 10:00 am in the Dining Room.
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 Gorham; 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 August 21, 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)
Romans 12: 9-13 (NIV)
We Grieve:
Lib Pusey died on August 11th. A private memorial service is planned for August 26th at 10:00 am. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in the Chapel at 11:00 am.
We Pray:
John Henderson, SACPC summer intern, arrived safely in Ecuador to work with the Raiz Foundation.
For the safety of students as they return to school.
For the safety of students as they return to school.
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.
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 22 - 29, 2023
August 22: Andy Harrison
August 23: George Bridger, Millie Flory
August 24: R. E. Corbett
August 26: Erin Hester, Claire Hunt, Andrew Miller, Lib Pusey, Eddie Stuart, Kelly van der Vaart, Lynn Warner
August 27: Lynn Kozik, Cate Miller
August 28: Jim Benson, Bill Best
August 29: Beth Cherry, Bob Gray, Todd Harrington
August 23: George Bridger, Millie Flory
August 24: R. E. Corbett
August 26: Erin Hester, Claire Hunt, Andrew Miller, Lib Pusey, Eddie Stuart, Kelly van der Vaart, Lynn Warner
August 27: Lynn Kozik, Cate Miller
August 28: Jim Benson, Bill Best
August 29: Beth Cherry, Bob Gray, Todd Harrington
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.
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.
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