Jen Phelps, Youth Director
We will finish our series on Community Matters by observing World Communion Sunday together.  Our Youth Director, Jen Phelps, will be teaching about the Sacraments of our denomination - come join the celebration with your church family!

William Paschal, son of Aaron Cole and Julie Daniel Paschal, and great-grandson of Bill and Bette Aman, received Christian Baptism on September 10th at SACPC during the 11:00 am service.

In baptism, we promise to guide and nurture these children by word and deed, love, and prayer, encouraging them to know and love Jesus Christ and to be His faithful disciples.  

by Shelley Hobson

Stillpoint is an open and inviting circle of women whose focus is on spiritual reading, reflection, and friendship.  We meet twice each week: Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. during the Christian Education hour and Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.  You are invited to join us for either or both!

On Sundays, we gather around the table in our classroom on the second floor and read a meditation from Richard Rohr's devotional book "Yes, and..." Following the reading, we spend time together in silent meditation and then share our reflections. We invite you to drop in...and stay!

Stillpoint's Zoom gathering on Mondays began during the pandemic and kept going. We focus on a book the group has chosen. Each of us gets a copy of the book and reads the weekly assignment before logging on. Beginning Monday, October 2nd, we will begin a new book, "Wake Up Grateful" by Kristi Nelson. The book's description states:  "This practical and inspiring program is filled with guiding principles, reflections, exercises, and meditations for making gratitude a daily practice, especially during uncertain and challenging times. Using the story of her own cancer experience as a touchstone, Nelson provides deep insight and help in finding resilience and well-being in the face of life’s uncertainties and offers the promise of profound personal change."

If you're interested in receiving the weekly Zoom link and joining us, contact Lynn Kozik, Virginia Hager, or Shelley Hobson. All are welcome!

by Gary Smith

If you are available and interested, please join me for a one-hour conversation about my new book, "Do All the Good You Can: How Faith Shaped Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Politics," with Randall Balmer on Tuesday, October 10th at noon.

by Elizabeth Gray

Join in 8 weeks of Kindermusik Fall Fun!

Wednesdays 10:30 am @ SACPC
Thursdays 9:30 am in Marsh Oaks

Music & Movement with a purpose from birth- 5! Email Elizabeth Gray for more info/class options!

by Jen Phelps

Our high school seniors are invited to gather together for food and fellowship and figuring out our future (or at least talking about all the things and supporting each other).

Seven Senior Nights will meet once a month - Our first meeting is Thursday, October 5th and then we will plan our schedule for the remainder of the school year.

By Jen Phelps

Our college students are invited to join with other college students at Montreat for worship, keynotes, workshops and critical conversation groups (and all-important recreation).  Gather with your extended college-age church family for some Sabbath renewal.

Calling ALL women!! Are you tired, burned out, weary, lonely, young, old, single, married, worried, happy, and all the in betweens? We see you. We hear you. Come gather. Bring your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to this special event just for you. Join Jen Phelps, Danielle LeBlanc and Matthew McDonald for an informal gathering.  Learn some ways to relax and let go of stress.  Childcare provided. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in Brown Hall. This will be a day of togetherness you didn't know you needed--until you did.

We are asking for everyone to register for this free event so we can prepare the necessary supplies and arrange childcare needs. 

by Earth Care Team

Did you know food waste is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions? The US EPA estimates Americans discard enough food loss and waste into landfills each year to equal 42 coal-fired power plants. This doesn't even include the methane emissions generated from food waste rotting in landfills. The good news, you can immediately become a part of the solution! Join us as we hear from Joe Suleyman, New Hanover County's Environmental Management Director, about how we all can participate in the county's municipal composting program without buying any worms! This program will take place in The Chapel immediately following our POPS Meal.

by Emily Donovan

Starting Sunday, worshipers who prefer to give electronically will have the opportunity to fully participate during the offertory at both worship services. We now have laminated giving/prayer cards located at every pew. During the offertory, as ushers pass the collection plates we invite all who give electronically, and also those seeking prayer requests, to place a card in the collection plate. QR codes are available on the giving or prayer side of the cards for anyone wanting to submit a prayer request via our website or give online.

by Lisa Bohbrink

The Building and Grounds Team is pulling together a group of green thumbs to prioritize and dream about the appearance of our campus grounds. All current volunteers will be invited to join the discussion.

Are you a landscape professional? We would love to include you in our planning. 

by Kathy Benson

This is an enjoyable opportunity to get to know others as you share a meal & conversation in the home of a member serving as host. The host provides the main dish and beverage. Guests provide side dishes. What a great way to connect with other members of the congregation!

Registration begins Sunday, September 24th. Look for sign-up sheets listing hosts and dates of Dinner locations. Would you like information on hosting a dinner in October? Contact Kathy for more details. Organized by Connections Team.

Dinner is from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The menu this Wednesday is pork loin, mandarin orange pecan salad, broccoli, mashed potatoes, and cookies. Cost is $25/family, $7/adult, $5/under 12.

Rev. Harrington is leading a book study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's readable classic, "Life Together." Reading is not required but advised. 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 next ramp build will be on Saturday, September 30th at 101 Apple Road in Castle Hayne. We normally work from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Please text Palmer Sineath at 910-622-4040 if you can help.

Are you interested in learning more about SACPC and/or becoming a member? Join us for our membership exploration class on October 8th and 15th at 10:00 am in the Dining Room. Led by Rev. Harrington, this class will be a general overview of St. Andrews-Covenant and our ministries, as well as what it means to be part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Spiritual Retreat: Draw Near
OCT 14 | 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.

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!

As October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month we will collect various items for the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services (DVSS). DVSS provides shelter and direct services for victims and their children in New Hanover County. This organization has changed the lives of countless women and children who are in crisis.

We will collect: umbrellas, microwave-safe paper plates and bowls, toilet paper, stuffed animals, and full-size toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and deodorant. When buying shampoo and body wash, consider buying for adults and children. Or click the button below to view the DVSS Amazon Wish List and purchase items for direct shipping to the center.

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)

Jim Mallett died September 22, 2023.  No arrangements are available at this time.

Terry Wilson is scheduled for knee replacement on September 26, 2023, at CFMH.  

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 26: Maddy Ann Crooks, Alicia Keith, Susan Pleasants
September 27: Candace George, Tyler George, Atlas McInnis
September 28: Fisher Gray, Koen Harrison, Jim Murray, Melinda Stewart
September 29: Betsy Herring, Jan McGowan, Kenneth Njapa, Melannie Pate, Shannon Playl
October 1: Rick Pasin
October 2: Barbara Hart, Jeanne Owens
October 3: Valeri Froneberger, Ashlyn Mercer