SACPC Weekly Updates for Sept. 12 - 19, 2023
Weekly Updates for Sept. 12 - 19, 2023
15th Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday
"Community Matters: Forgiveness"
Rev. Katherine B. Harrington
How do we practice forgiveness as a community? In Matthew 18:21-35, when Peter asks Jesus "How many times should I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Should I forgive as many as seven times?” Jesus responds, “Not just seven times, but rather as many as seventy-seven times." When we gather in community, forgiveness is so important to our way forward as God's people together, but it is so challenging. What does forgiveness look like and feel like for us today? See you Sunday!
How do we practice forgiveness as a community? In Matthew 18:21-35, when Peter asks Jesus "How many times should I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Should I forgive as many as seven times?” Jesus responds, “Not just seven times, but rather as many as seventy-seven times." When we gather in community, forgiveness is so important to our way forward as God's people together, but it is so challenging. What does forgiveness look like and feel like for us today? See you Sunday!
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Announcements
Wednesday Programs Start THIS Week!
We're so excited! Here's a preview of what to expect this Wednesday and a look ahead at future offerings:
Music & More
Every Wednesday | 4:30 pm
Choir Rm
Every Wednesday | 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.
POPS Meals
Every Wednesday| 5:30 pm
Brown Hall
Every Wednesday| 5:30 pm
Brown Hall
Dinner is from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The menu this Wednesday is spaghetti bolognese, garden salad, garlic bread, and berry trifle. Cost is $25/family, $7/adult, $5/under 12.
POPS Programs @ 6:30pm
SEP 13 | Malawi Trip Presentation
Brown Hall
SEP 13 | Malawi Trip Presentation
Brown Hall
This week's 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.
Wednesday Programs beginning SEP 20
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 a book study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's readable classic, "Life Together." Reading is not required but advised. This 5-week study begins Wednesday, September 20th. Books are available for purchase in the front office for $12.00/ea. We ask that you make a check payable to SACPC or provide the exact change. Contact Sue McCaffray for more details.
D-Groups (Grades 6th - 12th)
SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
The HUB
SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
The HUB
Join us for Disciple Groups every other Wednesday starting September 20th. The HUB will open at 6:30 pm with the program starting at 7:00 pm. Contact Jen Phelps for details.
Associate Pastor Survey
by Jack Richardson
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee is requesting congregational assistance with the search for our next Associate Pastor. First, pray for this process and second complete a short, quick survey. We have so much to be thankful for as we head into a new school year at SACPC. Let's begin this season with hopeful hearts as we join together to see what God has planned for our Church.
Congratulations Bagley Family!
by Betty Dean
Congratulations to Ali and Andrew Bagley of Charleston, SC on the birth of their precious daughter, Annie Stallings Bagley. Grandparents are Marietta and Tim Stone and Great Grandparents are Betty and Doug Dean.
Spiritual Retreat Registration Now OPEN!
by Linda Smith
Saturday, Oct. 14th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Church of the Servant Episcopal Church
4925 Oriole Drive Wilmington, NC
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Church of the Servant Episcopal Church
4925 Oriole Drive Wilmington, NC
We will learn about and have the opportunity to walk the beautiful indoor labyrinth AND our own Matthew McDonald will lead us through a guided immersive meditation.
The registration fee of $15 includes lunch from Panera. Click the button below to register by October 1, 2023. This event is sponsored by the SACPC Spiritual Life Team. Contact Linda Smith for more information.
The registration fee of $15 includes lunch from Panera. Click the button below to register by October 1, 2023. This event is sponsored by the SACPC Spiritual Life Team. Contact Linda Smith for more information.
Congregational Meeting | SEP 24
by Rev. Katherine B. Harrington
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, September 24th at 10:50 am for the purpose of electing new officers.
Sanctuary Flowers
by Robin Harper
If you would like to help make our sanctuary more beautiful, please consider donating a floral arrangement in honor or memory of someone special! You can call the church office (910-762-9693) or Flower Guild Chairs Robin Harper ( 910-231-8419 or Jackie Lewis (910-540-6410).
Holy Happenings @ SACPC
Vigilant Hope Pancake Breakfast
SEP 16 | 7:40 am
Lake Forest Baptist Church
SEP 16 | 7:40 am
Lake Forest Baptist Church
We gather to prepare, serve, and enjoy breakfast with our neighbors at Vigilant Hope, a ministry partner serving those in our community experiencing poverty.
Volunteers needed to help Saturday morning and donate supplies. Click the link below to volunteer.
Lunch & Learn: Community in Schools
SEP 19 | 12:30 pm
Dining Rm
SEP 19 | 12:30 pm
Dining Rm
Bring your brown bag lunch and join us in the Dining Room on September 19th at 12:30 pm. We have invited the leaders of Communities in Schools, one of our neighborhood partners, to tell us about their various programs, connecting with children and youth in the community.
Music on Market Concert
SEP 23 | 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
SEP 23 | 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
The first concert of the 2023-2024 season will be presented by the Wilmington Chamber Orchestra featuring Maxwell Snyder, a 16 piece jazz ensemble including strings, brass, percussion, woodwinds, and harp. Come enjoy big band jazz from the giants of the time. See more on the Music on Market website, or on our Facebook page. Concert will be held September 23rd at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Hope In A Busy World
NOV 18 | 3:00 pm
Brown hall
NOV 18 | 3:00 pm
Brown hall
Calling ALL women!! Are you tired, burned out, weary, lonely, young, old, single, married, worried, happy, and all the inbetweens? We see you. We hear you. Come gather. Bring your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to this special event just for you. Childcare provided. More details coming soon, but first--mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Brown Hall. This will be a day of togetherness you didn't know you needed--until you did.
Children | Contact Lynn Warner
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
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 Kardia Room.
Youth Events
Go & Serve | Contact Gary Smith
For the month of September, we'll be collecting non-perishable foods for Good Shepherd, Salvation Army, and the Rescue Mission. Suggested food items include cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables (including #10 cans), canned soup, packaged snacks, and canned chicken or tuna. Please drop your donations in the bin in the 15th Street lobby.
CareLine Updates as of Sept. 5, 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 Celebrate:
The baptism of William Walker Pascal born February 27, 2023, to Julie Daniel Pascal and Aaron Cole Pascal of Raleigh. William Walker joins big sister 3-year old Sutton. Great-grandparents are Billy and Bette Jean Aman.
We Pray:
For everyone who has Covid-19.
Lynn Warner’s son-in-law, Daniel Gonzales of Costa Rica, is in a Charlotte hospital. He has a fever and back pain. Lynn’s daughter Jessica, and wife of Daniel, is in Costa Rica and has similar but milder symptoms of the same illness.
John Henderson, SACPC summer intern, has returned from Ecuador and is back at Davidson beginning the first semester of his senior year.
For the safety of students as they return to school.
Lynn Warner’s son-in-law, Daniel Gonzales of Costa Rica, is in a Charlotte hospital. He has a fever and back pain. Lynn’s daughter Jessica, and wife of Daniel, is in Costa Rica and has similar but milder symptoms of the same illness.
John Henderson, SACPC summer intern, has returned from Ecuador and is back at Davidson beginning the first semester of his senior year.
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 | SEP 5 - 12, 2023
September 5: Morgan Moskal
September 6: Jim Barker
September 7: Carolyn Nowak
September 8: Jay Burney, Marshall Lawrence, Genesis Rojas Lopez, T Worrell
September 9: Colleen Holliday, Trudy Keever, Lindley White
September 10: Parker Curtis, Peggy Hayes
September 11: Gia David, Katie Grace Marinos, Franc Payne
September 12: Rosalind Barker, Sam Morrison
September 6: Jim Barker
September 7: Carolyn Nowak
September 8: Jay Burney, Marshall Lawrence, Genesis Rojas Lopez, T Worrell
September 9: Colleen Holliday, Trudy Keever, Lindley White
September 10: Parker Curtis, Peggy Hayes
September 11: Gia David, Katie Grace Marinos, Franc Payne
September 12: Rosalind Barker, Sam Morrison
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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