Rev. Harrington will lead us in worship with the sermon text coming from Ephesians 6:10-20. During both worship services, we're offering Back to School Blessings for all students and educators.

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 by providing beneficial programs and spiritual events that lift up, motivate, and provide joy!

As of the end of July, giving is below budget expectations, resulting in a year-to-date shortfall of $76,821.  So that we can continue to spread the Word of God, as well as serve our congregation and the community, please prayerfully consider giving to help rebound from this deficit.

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.

by Sue McCaffray

A regular practice of studying scripture and faith is essential to our formation as mature Christians. It's never too late to become a Sunday school Drop-In! Every one of our 5 Sunday morning classes is eager to welcome new members or occasional visitors. Each meets from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on the second floor. Check us out! We even have a Zoom class for women on Mondays.

Connette-Covenant
Room 226
Men and women, focusing on various Bible topics This fall Dumay Gorham will lead a series based on Anna Carter Florence’s book A is for Alabaster, 52 Reflections on the stories of Scripture.
Starts Sept. 8th at 10:00 am

Evans-Feezor Men’s Bible Study
Room 215
Men’s small group fellowship taught by Steve Miller, using The Present Word curriculum. Starts Sept. 8th at 10:15 am

Living Faith
Room 214
Co-ed class taught by Kent Anderson and Sue McCaffray. We use a PC(USA) curriculum called Feasting on the Word, which is also used by our children and youth so that families can share their lessons at home. The curriculum follows the Lectionary and most sermon topics. Includes Bible study and group discussion. This fall we will also feature a special “Mr. Rogers” curriculum in October.
Starts Sept. 8th at 10:15 am

Venture
Room 240
Venture Class members are men and women dedicated to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. The class examines the scriptures, explores the themes in which they were written, discovers the timeless truths in the WORD for our society/world today, and finds personal life applications. Currently studying from the book, Troublesome Bible Passages by Douglas E. Wingeier and David Lowes Watson.
Starts Sept. 8th at 10:00 am

Walking in the Word
Room 236 and via Zoom
Co-ed class taught primarily by Randy Barrow, which examines different books of the Bible in depth. Currently studying the book of Daniel.
Starts Sept. 8th at 10:15 am

Stillpoint
Zoom on Mondays, 5:00 pm
Stillpoint is a small women's group seeking spiritual growth by means of contemplative study and reflection. Now reading Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller. The Monday class gives those women who aren’t able to attend a Sunday morning class an alternative time for spiritual study. Contact Lynn Kozik or Shelley Hobson for the Zoom link.
Meets year-round.

by Sue McCaffray

 ... but not far. The materials in the second floor Curriculum Center across from the rest rooms are now located in the former Children's Library, Room 232. All of these are for the use of folks leading Bible studies, classes, small groups, retreats, etc. Please stop in and familiarize yourself with what's available - there are many short-term studies for groups, including DVDs. Some of the materials pertain to Bible study while others focus on aspects of our faith, family life, church leadership, theological and social issues. Next time you are looking for a new study stop in to see what we already have before you buy something new. Materials may be signed out at the desk, and marked returned when you bring them back.

by Lynn Warner

Grow in your faith while sharing your faith with our preschool, and elementary-aged children! It’s a G.I.F.T. to Grow In Faith Together through our Sunday Morning Sunday School offerings for children! Contact Lynn Warner for details or to volunteer.

by Linda McMurry

Attention SACPC‘ers! The start of POPS and our weekly POPS meals is just around the corner on Wednesday, Sept. 11th. Our committee needs some extra hands. Activities include setting up, serving food, refilling food/beverage stations, cleaning up, and dishwashing. We start setting up at about 4:30 pm, serving food from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and cleaning up until around 7:15 pm - 7:30 pm every Wednesday from Sept. 11th - Nov. 13th. You can come and contribute your aide during any portion of that time depending on how it fits your schedule. If interested in joining us, contact Linda McMurry via phone or text at (910)617-9983 or click the button to email Linda.

by David Massey

Men Feeding Young Men: Starting Sept 5th we will serve the "Team" dinner from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The food is prepared by Jackie Horton, so all you have to do is serve the food. This is a very simple and easy way to meet your neighbors, so please come join us. Feel free to call with any questions: David Massey 910-617-8546

by Jen Phelps

Students and parents and ANYONE interested in our Youth Ministry are invited to The HUB to learn about what we have been doing - what we will be up to - and maybe even how to get involved.

by Katie Harrington

Our church is a wonderful gift for gathering, worshiping, and remaining faithfully present in our community. In July, we sent a letter to the congregation regarding plans to upgrade our HVAC system. Below is a copy of the letter for those who missed reading it. 

by Emily Donovan

SACPC's Earth Care Team invites you to join us on Saturday, September 28th for the 4th Annual Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride. This is a 16-mile bike ride along northern Brunswick County’s Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. The pace is casual and is a great outdoor family-friendly experience.

The event is free and does require registration. Click the link below to learn more.

by Cindy Litzinger

Registration is now open! This 8-week music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and their new friends and you'll love helping your child practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening.

In class, we'll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continues with the Kindermusik home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month's story.

Multi-Age, Family Environment (ages birth - 6 yrs)
Classes are 40 minutes
Class Time: Mondays at 10:30 am
Tuition & Materials:  $120/child or $215 for 2 siblings

Classes Start Monday, September 16, 2024!

by Cindy Litzinger

Music on Market is proud to bring Wilmington Voices to its concert series. They will present Music for a Sacred Space, an evening of choral music that is not only a celebration of artistic excellence but also a testament to the enduring power of music. They seek to create a sense of peace and reverence in the hallowed confines of a sacred sanctuary, transcending boundaries and uniting hearts in a shared journey through sublime music. Whether one seeks solace, inspiration, or simply an opportunity to bask in the beauty of choral harmonies, this concert promises to be a memorable and uplifting experience for all who attend.

by Shelley Hobson

You are invited to join us! Our newest study is by Presbyterian pastor Timothy Keller. We have begun studying this book and newcomers are welcome at any time. Our group of women meets via Zoom every Monday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm and discusses a new chapter each week--stimulating discussions with no heavy lifting! For more information or to be added to our email list so you will receive the Zoom link, contact Lynn Kozik or Shelley Hobson.

by Shelley Hobson

The Malawi Partnership Team is excited that our good friend and Chulochosema pastor Silas Ncozana will arrive in Wilmington soon! The plan is for Abusa Silas to arrive (or around) September 19th and stay until the end of the month. His visit with us will be the final one as he is on his way to much-deserved retirement, and we will make time to celebrate his love for and inspiration to us. We are also anticipating that Joseph Malanga, associate pastor at Chuluchosema, will arrive several days after Silas (we are praying that he will get his visa!).  

Our church family will have several opportunities to greet and hear from Silas and Joseph during POPS and worship. There are also spaces in their schedule for your family or small group to invite one or both of them for a meal or your favorite Wilmington outing. If you would like to reserve a place on the visit calendar to spend extra time getting to know our partners, please contact Ed & Shelley Hobson.

On Sunday, August 25th, at 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services, we will bless our teachers and students as they return to school. While we always hold you in our prayers throughout the school year we want to take this opportunity to bless the beginning of another school year for those who teach and those who are receiving the gift of teaching. 

Join us the last Saturday of even months as SACPC volunteers prepare and enjoy breakfast with our neighbors at Vigilant Hope. There are many ways to serve--with your time or your donations. Click the link below to sign up or see the supply list. See Jen Phelps for more details.

Come celebrate the end of summer and get plugged in with all the things happening in and with SACPC this fall! There will be food, games, prizes, and a special mission project. Find your people and maybe your purpose in serving in our ministries.

Join us for breakfast and a dedication of our newly-renovated Brown Hall! We will enjoy a time of fellowship and gratitude for the generous gift the Rudisill family gave in honor of Debbie as we dedicate Brown Hall to the glory of God.

This month children in our county are either getting ready to return to school or, in the case of our year-round schools, are already in the classroom. For some of those children, the beginning of school means a return to regular meals, community, and much more stability than they’ve had during the summer. Once school starts, many of these children will be provided with free breakfasts and lunches, but snacks that they can either eat during or after school are also important. Some of you may not be aware that teachers often purchase such snacks themselves.  Please prayerfully consider helping fill these students' bellies this month. Donations needed:

• granola bars
• fruit or applesauce cups
• individually-packaged crackers
• pudding cups
• small water bottles or juice pouches

Donations may be delivered to the table in the 15th Street lobby. Thank you!

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:4-6

Joyce Bardeen, wife of Bob Bardeen, who was an interim minister here a few years ago, died on August 15th.  Services are planned for Village Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, Kansas, on August 21st.  Visitation from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The funeral is planned to follow at 11:00 am.

Fred Cerequas died on August 6th. A service will be streamed on August 25th.  Fred was active in the SACPC choir for a time.

Debbie Dunaway Reid died on August 3rd. A service will be held at Cameron Art Museum on September 7th at 2:00 pm.

Colleen Holliday’s daughter Amy Lawson is scheduled for surgical removal of her thyroid on August 22nd at Duke.

Betty Feezor is scheduled for colon surgery on August 21st at NH.

Barbara Hart is a patient at NH for tests related to a possible stroke.

Evelyn Estep’s husband Bob was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on August 15th. Tests showed no fractures but many bruises. He has been discharged home.

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.

August 20: David Wortman
August 21: Mark Ciarrocca, Jo Downing, Elyza Messina, Frances Nunnally
August 22: Andy Harrison
August 23: George Bridger, Millie Flory, Cory Reifert
August 24: R.E. Corbett, Lucy Lockamy
August 26: Erin Hester, Andrew Miller, Eddie Stuart, Olivia Tincher, Kelly van der Vaart, Lynn Warner
August 27: Lynn Kozik, Cate Miller

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