Rev. Katherine B. Harrington
"For where two or three are gathered..." This is the promise Jesus gave us--when we gather in Christ's name, he is present among us. Simple, right? Yet, oftentimes, when we gather we bring our diverse thoughts and different backgrounds. Conflicts can quickly arise. What does Jesus tell us to do when we experience conflict in the community? Join us for worship as we explore the challenge Jesus gives us in Matthew 18:15-20. See you Sunday!

by SACPC Christian Education Ministries

We welcome our young children in Kindergarten and under and their families to the PRAYGROUND area in the back of the Chapel during both worship services each week. PRAYGROUND will be equipped with quiet activities for our youngest worshipers as their parents/caregivers worship nearby! We are excited to begin this new ministry and welcome all ages to worship! This space has a play mat, bins with toys, and "worship kits" for each child to help occupy them while you enjoy worshiping together as a family. Our nursery is also available.

This Sunday, September 10th, we will present the Adventure Bible to our Third Grade students during morning worship. The presentation will be followed with a 6-week Sunday School class helping them to "get into" their Bibles and become comfortable with this amazing library of God's Word! If you have not responded to Lynn regarding what service your child will attend please do so as soon as possible. Contact Lynn Warner.

This Sunday we begin our new program year with three children's Sunday School classes beginning at 10 a.m. Parents drop-off and pick-up their children directly from the following classrooms:

Preschool, Rm 112
For children ages 3 - 5 who are not currently attending Kindergarten. The class is located along the preschool hallway.
 
K- 2nd Grade, Rm 25
The class is located in the basement.

Grades 3rd - 5th,Rm 26
The class is located in the basement.

We are excited to begin our fall programs!

All of our adult Sunday school classes resume this Sunday. Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. in various locations. Everyone is welcome - come and find a group that will help you grow in your faith journey.

Living Faith, Rm 214
Lectionary-based curriculum led by Kent Anderson and Sue McCaffray with lots of class discussion, emphasizing living the Christian life. Curriculum shares topics with children, youth, and most sermon topics. Drop in or be a regular, all welcome.

Venture, Rm 240
Topical class led by Teresa Conoly with class participation. This fall “Staying True in a World Far from God,” a six-week study of Daniel. All welcome.

Connette-Covenant, Rm 226
Fall lesson series based on two books: The Moses Mystery by Gary Greenberg and The Exodus...an Egyptian Story by Peter Feinman, taught by Wayne Wright. All welcome. Room 226.

Walking in the Word, Rm 236 
Discussion-based Bible class led by class. Continuing with the study of Luke this fall. All welcome.

Evans-Feezor, Rm 215
Discussion-based class for men, using the Present Word curriculum, led by Larry Tootoo. All men are welcome.

Stillpoint 
Contemplative group for women, currently using Richard Rohr’s book, “Yes, and…”.  All women welcome. Room 212.

by Emily Donovan

We've upgraded our mobile app to offer group messaging. To access this new feature you will need to create an online account through our mobile app. Then you can connect with your favorite ministries, teams, and leaders with one simple tap. This new feature allows you to build community with your church family throughout the week. Send prayer requests and Bible verses, take polls, and share ideas and thoughts. Click the button below to download our app and access tutorials on how to set up an online account. You do not need a smartphone to access this new feature--there is also a log-in option for computer users.

by Sam Query

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.

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).

Volunteer to help nourish and nurture New Hanover High School football players during their weekly "pre-game" team meal. Contact David Massey for details.

Look for green shirts this Saturday, SEP 9th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Our Earth Care Team is organizing a group to participate in Keep New Hanover County Beautiful and Cape Fear River Watch's 2nd Saturday Cleanup. The event is from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. We will meet at the intersection of 8th and Martin. Look for the CFRW event signs.

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.

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.

 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.

Our fall day-long retreat, open to all, will be held Saturday, Oct. 14th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Church of the Servant, 4925 Oriole Drive. We will have the opportunity to walk their beautiful indoor labyrinth, while also exploring some other old and new practices for intentionally drawing near to the Holy One. Lunch will be served. Mark your calendars and watch for registration information.

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.

All children in grades K - 5th are invited to join this after-school Bible-based music program. Contact Lynn Warner for details.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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