Rev. Harrington will lead us in worship using text from Isaiah 6:1-13.  We will also celebrate Gail Richardson's retirement as SACPC preschool director. 

by Lynn Warner

As we head into summer, it's time to celebrate all who volunteered to teach or assist in our Children & Youth Sunday School classes this school year. On behalf of our church's children and youth, we thank the dedicated volunteers who offered their time on Sunday morning to help our young people grow in their faith through Bible study and fellowship. What a GIFT - Growing In Faith Together!

by Sue McCaffray

Thank you adult, youth, and children’s teachers for 2023-2024! If you learned anything here this year, then thank your teacher!

by Sam Query

For over 20 years SACPC has supported and sponsored the Music on Market Fine Arts Series as a musical outreach to the surrounding community. The pandemic posed a significant hardship on the series causing it to be discontinued for part of a season.   Several Board members had to resign during this time.  

After the pandemic, the series restarted with several outstanding concerts over the past two seasons. The series is governed by a Board of Directors volunteering to bring these free concerts to the public along with the Artistic Director, Cindy Litzinger. Persons who have a love of live musical performance and wish to become a part of this creative process as Board members may contact either Sam Query, President of the Board, or Cindy Litzinger, Artistic Director.  

by Jen Phelps

JOIN US for a Family Pool Party! This event is for Children & Youth ministry families. Come when you can, leave when you must. Snacks will be provided (not dinner).

Parents/Guardians-- don't drop off - DROP IN! We want parents to hang out and enjoy fellowship and connection with other SACPC families (and swimming, if you would like). Why should the kids get to have all of the fun this summer???

by Gary Smith

The Walking in the Word Sunday school class invites you to join us at 10 a.m. in room 236 all summer as we study the book of Daniel. Our class is discussion-oriented, and we welcome your participation,

by Lynn Warner

One of the projects we will be working on at Camp Fusion beginning June 10th requires pictures from magazines. If you have magazines to donate please bring them to the Narthex on Sunday or drop them off by the Church Office during the week. Thank you in advance for your help!

by Gary Smith

Please enjoy this special message from Hank Bellomy with the Presbytery:

The East Community of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina has completed a grassroots campaign in partnership with Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt, to eliminate medical debt for folks in need. Persons qualifying for elimination of debt earn 4 times or below the federal poverty level or have medical debts that are 5% or more of their annual income. In the time frame of January through April the churches of the East Community have raised $40,724.53 exceeding our goal of $20,000. We have been able to eliminate the debt of folks in Brunswick, Carteret, Duplin, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender counties, with funds exceeding those debts going to medical debt in other regions throughout NC.  The total sum of the funds raised will aid in eliminating debts over 4 million dollars. Recipients do not have to go through a application process but will receive a letter expressing that Presbyterian Churches of the presbytery have aided in eliminating their medical debt.

Thank you East Community Churches for partnering together to be the hands and feet of the Lord doing ministry throughout our community. What a testimony this will be of loving our neighbors well to the community around us!

Hank Bellomy

by Jen Phelps

Hey Church!

We are so fortunate that college kids are returning home for the summer and maybe filling our pews and back at church.

HOWEVER - I have recently learned that sometimes our kids avoid church because they want to avoid awkward and uncomfortable conversations. Well-intentioned questions can be hard for our young people.

For example:
How is school going? (Maybe it is going terribly, maybe they are failing classes)
When do you graduate?  (Maybe they aren’t sure or are “behind schedule”)

Because we want SACPC to be a place where people come to be loved, we're providing some suggested questions you might consider asking to make our college students feel welcome, supported, and above all, deeply valued.

by Emily Donovan

The City of Wilmington is seeking input from area residents, businesses, and members of worship communities located in the greater downtown area regarding future planning efforts. Prayerfully consider taking this online survey provided by the City of Wilmington.

by John Bobrink

We are asking for the congregation to submit names for elders and deacons for the class of 2027. Please use the online link below to submit your nominations. Please submit names before August 1st.

by Jen Phelps

During June, children and youth are invited to join Lynn and Jen in the Chillaxation Station in the basement from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There will be fun activities, fellowship, snacks and God only knows what else! Friends are welcome.

by Lynn Warner

Thank you to all who have already volunteered to help with Camp Fusion this summer! The dates are June 10th - 14th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for preschoolers and from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for those having completed Kindergarten - 6th Grade.

We are still in need of volunteers in these areas:
 

• Preparing and serving lunch (menus and food will be provided)
• Volunteers with our Preschool Children
• Additional help with crafts
• Recreation - planning & implementing
• Helpers to assist in the afternoon with drama and music

by Jane Smith

Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month?  Currently over 300 children are being fostered in New Hanover County—in kinship care and licensed foster homes. As is the case across the country, New Hanover County always needs new foster parents to help care for these children. If you've ever wondered if fostering might be for you, consider attending the upcoming NHC Health and Human Services information session being offered on May 22nd.

Current foster parents and community partners will be offering two panel discussions beginning at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm. If you have questions beforehand, contact Jane Smith. 

We will celebrate our High School seniors as they lead us in both worship services on June 2nd. Join us to celebrate these students!

Take a break from your Sunday morning routine and join us beginning June 2nd at 10:00 am in the Kardia Room (224) for a brisk run through the meaty book of Ephesians: salvation by God's grace, unity in Christ, husbands and wives, children and parents, and other hot topics await! Join us whenever you can; no prior experience is necessary!

Eden Village is helping house Wilmington's homeless population in innovative and sorely needed ways. From their tiny homes to their new God Pods, they are providing safe, affordable housing for our neighbors in need. Please consider donating any of the following items: Dish soap, disinfectant wipes or sprays, sponges, trash bags, toilet bowl cleaner, or hand sanitizer. A donation table is available in our 15th St. lobby. Simply drop off your items during church office hours or on Sunday mornings. Thank you.

TAKE A BREAK @ The Hub!!! The school year is coming to an end and exams are happening - so come to The HUB to disconnect for a bit, rest your brain, and hang out with your people.

Drop in anytime from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We will have some board games and art supplies; as well as, some pizza and assorted foods to dip into our Ranch fountain.

This event is for middle and high school students. Friends are welcome - we hope you will stop by! 

Current middle and high school students are invited to join us for some fun at the Jungle Rapids water park on Wednesday, June 12th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm! The price is $25/person. If you are a helper with VBS the cost is $15/person.

Currently, we are only registering members of our youth group (unless they helped out with VBS). We may open spots for friends later if space allows...see Jen Phelps for details.

The Lord gives his people strength.  The Lord blesses them with peace. 
Psalm 29:11

Todd Harrington’s mother, Elizabeth Harrington of Greensboro, died on May 21st.  Arrangements are not available as yet.

Stephanie Holder’s stepfather, Bob Cochran, died on May 18th.  Arrangements have not been confirmed.

SACPC Preschool’s 4-year-old class is graduating preschool on May 23rd. They are:  Abraham Huss, Ada Kiser, Caleb Woltmann, Collier Rose Bissette, Ella Spale, Grady Allen, Hazel Bretz, Liza Mae Benton, Lucy Meier, Maggie Mortenson, Mela Mastro, Quinn Merritt, Sallie Oden.

Ayden Radke, a 7-year-old neighbor of Susan Dykes, is in the ICU at NH following an injury at a pool party.

Jodie Smith fell and had a hip fracture.

Vickie Van Note has been discharged home from NH rehab.

Billy Purdom (USS Stout DDG ), Smith Beacham (Fort Richardson, Anchorage, AK), Jack Looney (USS Carl Vinson, San Diego, CA), Samuel Makepeace (Fort Moore, Georgia), Brennan Litzinger (Fort Bliss, Texas), Mikayla Reifert (Kadena, Japan), Bradley Garrett (Coast Guard, Elizabeth City), Patrick Falvey (Landstuhl Military Medical Center, Germany)

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.

May 21: Emma Dineen, Gray Keith
May 22: Timothy Mihle, Hank Montgomery, Cole Mortenson, Jeneane Tadlock, Rick Wells
May 23: Abigale Hawkins, Jonah March, John McCorkle, Keira McWilliams, Stephanie Williams
May 24: Ruth Thompson
May 25: Jim Fox, Abraham Huss
May 26: Jerry Shelton
May 27: Bill Bennett, Willa Payne
May 28: Kathy Denlinger, Katherine Flynn, Deme Nunley, Cindy Pierson, Polly Sheats, Delle Blount Wilson

Thank you for contributing to the work and love of Jesus through St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. Your gifts enable us to stay Faithfully Present in Our Community.

Financial updates will be provided each month.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Dykes, Financial Administrator, 910-762-9693x207, sdykes@sacpc.org; or our Church Treasurer, Ed Hobson, treasurer@sacpc.org.

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