Rev. Katherine B. Harrington
In Philippians 3:4b-14, Paul tells us his story of knowing Jesus and the power of the resurrection. What is your story? We'll explore this on Sunday.

by Jeff Denlinger

Thank you, Thank you, SACPC! You stepped up in a “big” way for Go & Serve's September food drive.  These pantry staple items are welcomed by multiple organizations. Kathy Denlinger delivered a full cartload of your donated items to the Good Shepherd Center last week.  You are encouraged to drop off food at the Good Shepherd’s back door any weekday morning.  Please note their current Pantry Wish List.

by David Massey

Hut #1 It’s hard to believe that the team only has four regular season games left.
Hut #2 It’s not too late to get plugged in and get to know your neighbors.
Hut #3 If you can use a spoon and put food on a plate, then you qualify to join our team
Hut #4 This Thursday Zac Phillip will be sharing a message with the boys.
HUT #5 Come join us this Thursday at 5:30 pm in Brown Hall... and help us encourage the boys to be victorious in Life!!

by Sue McCaffray

In the mood for some reading and discussion about the Christian faith? Join us for a ZOOM class based on N. T. Wright’s book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense. Wright is the author of dozens of very approachable books about the New Testament and the way of Jesus. We will read and ponder a chapter a week, also using a Participant’s Guide available via pdf.

Meetings are every Thursday, Oct. 26th - Dec. 14th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Participants will need to be able to access Zoom via phone, laptop, or other device, and to acquire a copy of Wright’s book on their own. For more information or to sign up, contact Dave Hoff or Sue McCaffray.  We will limit participation to the first 15 registrants, due to the logistics of conversation via Zoom. Join us!

by Lynn Warner

In addition to singing, and playing bells, chimes, and Orff instruments, we are doing something special in the education portion of Music & More! We are exploring the Hidden Heroes of the Bible. The clues to discover who this week's hidden hero are:

1. My Story can be found in Exodus  2:1-10
2. Her Baby brother was in danger because of the Pharoah
3. She and her family made a plan to save her baby brother!
4. Pharoah's daughter helped their plan work.

WHO AM I?

Bonus Question: WHO WAS MY BABY BROTHER?

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.

NOTE: You can also check out a copy of the book from our church library. See Sue McCaffray for details.

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 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.

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 pm - 6:30 pm. The menu this Wednesday is Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Garden Peas, Garlic Bread, and Tiramisu Cake. 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.

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 

REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED! There's still time to join the fun and deepen your spiritual practices. Registration closes this Sunday, October 8th. 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. This event is sponsored by the SACPC Spiritual Life Team. Contact Linda Smith for more information.

Do you have friends who work in the local food service industry? Share this event with them. Food waste that ends up in landfills is a major contributor to greenhouse gases and climate change. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us as we learn from Veda Lewin, UNCW Dining Services' Sustainability Manager, about how her campus invested in commercial-scale composting to manage its food waste. This conversation will help kitchens large and small learn ways to easily divert food waste from the trash can to a compost bin. We'll even get to sample some yummy treats from UNCW's Dining Services. Registration is not required but encouraged so we can manage the headcount for desserts.

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.

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. 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. 

Come and enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, snacks, photo booth opportunity and more! Come in your Halloween costume if you wish, but not required. Bring a pumpkin to decorate if you wish. Come ready for fun! This event will happen rain or shine!

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)

Page and Larry Tootoo celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on September 29th.

Jim Mallett died September 22, 2023.  A memorial service is planned for November 11th.

Tom Lubbers was hospitalized overnight at New Hanover and diagnosed with
Covid and is now at home recovering.

Terry Wilson had a knee replacement at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital and is recovering at home.  

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.

October 3: Valeri Froneberger, Ashlyn Mercer
October 4: Meredith Barnhardt, Murray Degnan, Jacob Diab, Cleve Nordeen
October 5: Hobbs Bissette
October 7: Bradley Bush
October 8: Wade Brownfield, David Swain
October 9: Pam Zuaboni
October 10: John Frye, Diane Swain