Rev. Harrington leads worship with sermon text coming from James 2:1-17. 

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 Jen Phelps

College Students near and far are invited to meet up with Jen on Zoom for some fellowship and connection time - we miss seeing your face!

by Shelley Hobson

Early afternoon on September 18th a group from the Malawi Partnership Team will greet our friends Silas Ncozana and Joseph Malanga at ILM. We will be bearing hand-designed welcome signs created by our Music and More kids, and it will be the start of what we hope will be a Spirit-filled time together with our partners from Chuluchosema CCAP (Central Christian African Presbyterian church).

The mission of this visit is to honor and say farewell to Abusa (pastor) Silas who is retiring soon and to say hello and get to know Abusa Joseph, who will step into the big shoes left by Silas. Joseph is currently the associate pastor at Chuluchosema. Our team who visited Malawi last summer met Joseph and is delighted to introduce him to our congregation.

Mark your calendars for several opportunities to meet and hear from our guests:

Special Guests Attending Worship
Sunday, 9/22
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sanctuary
Silas and Joseph will be guests at both worship services and join us for breakfast in Brown Hall for the renovation dedication.

Men's Bible Study
Wednesday, 9/25
7:00 am
Dining Rm
The Men's Bible Study will welcome Silas and Joseph on Sept. 25th.

Sermon Shapers
Wednesday, 9/25
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Bring a bag lunch and join Katie, Silas, and Joseph for Sermon Shapers, a Bible study featuring the upcoming Sunday's scripture lessons.

POPS Program: Stories from Malawi
Wednesday, 9/25
6:30 pm
Kardia Rm 224
The two Abusas will share stories about life at Chuluchosema and how the education sponsorship dollars from our church family are making a difference for children in the village.  

Malawi Partnership Sunday
Sunday, 9/29
Sanctuary & Brown Hall
Silas and Joseph will lead both worship services at 9:00 am and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary with Silas preaching. They will also take your questions about life in Malawi during a joint Sunday School gathering in Brown Hall at 10:00 am between worship services.

The partnership between Chuluchosema and SACPC began in 2011. It started as a friendship between Silas Ncozana and Steve Hein and grew into a friendship between two churches on opposite sides of the world. Many lives have been changed and enriched by this partnership.  We hope you will join us as we welcome Silas and Joseph very soon!

by Sue McCaffray

Join the small band of Thursday Night Disciples as we spend six weeks reading noted New Testament scholar N.T. Wright's book, Surprised by Hope. Wright addresses the hope of the resurrection, of heaven, of the second coming of Jesus, of salvation, of the church. Starting Sept. 26th, we'll meet by Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. We will each purchase a participant's guide and the book. There will be some reading to do each week. A great way to meet up with friends from the comfort of your own home. Contact Dave Hoff for details on how to sign up.

by Sue McCaffray

According to our Book of Order, the Six Ends (Goals) of the PC(USA) are:

• the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind;
• the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God;
• the maintenance of divine worship;
• the preservation of the truth;
• the promotion of social righteousness; and
• the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.

Join us for our first POPS program of the Fall! We will introduce the six Great Ends of the PC(USA), and begin to consider how they guide our relationships inside and outside of the church. Kent Anderson and Shelley Hobson, of Pie vs. Cake fame, will lead our discussion. Welcome back!

by Catheryn Thomas

Girls Scouts NC Coastal Pines has formed a new Daisy Troop here at SACPC that meets twice a month. Now Debbie Todd, Senior Membership Director for New Hanover County, invites girls of all ages interested in scouting to come discover what it's all about! The sign-up event is Tuesday, September 10, at 6pm; entrance is at the Brown Hall doors. For more information, visit nccoastalpines.org or text "Join Now" to 910-231-0750.

During September, Go & Serve will collect non-perishable foods for Good Shepherd, Salvation Army, and the Rescue Mission. These items help those who struggle with food insecurity put meals on the table. Of the 230,520 people living in New Hanover County, 31,620 often lack the food they need. Of those, over 7000 are children and nearly 10,000 are seniors (Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, 2023).

In Matthew 25: 35-40 Jesus told believers that by feeding the hungry they were feeding him. Let's feed our hungry neighbors for Jesus' sake. Suggested food items include:
 

• cereal 
• pasta
• pasta sauce
• canned fruits and vegetables (including #10 cans)
• canned soup
• packaged snacks
• canned chicken or tuna
• ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
• instant rice, potatoes, and grits 

Please drop your donations in the bin in the 15th Street lobby near the Narthex.

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

Barbara Hart is transferring to Cambridge Rehabilitation on September 10th. 

Theresa Ivey’s mother, Betty Benton, 92 years old, died on September 4th.  A graveside service is planned for September 11th at Greenlawn Cemetery.  

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.

September 10: Parker Curtis, Peggy Hayes
September 11: Katie Grace Marinos, Franc Payne
September 12: Rosalind Barker, Sam Morrison
September 13: George Appleton, Mack Lawson
September 15: Tom Garner, Hildwin Gwathmey, Bob Padula, Will Whitley
September 16: Lynn Atkinson
September 17: Bobby Bell, Carol Bottoms, Jim Knowles, Jane Raney

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