Sunday Bulletin- November 14
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY – Rev. Darwin has been preaching on What Jesus Says About Money. Today we come together to commit our 2022 pledges in covenant with God and one another.
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES– Due to the substantial rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC continues to recommend indoor masking in public settings for everyone. While a large portion of our congregation is vaccinated, there is a significant number of children who have not yet had the opportunity to be vaccinated, which affects the health and safety of the vulnerable and immunocompromised among us. Please wear a face mask in church, even if you are fully vaccinated.
OUR GUEST MUSICIAN TODAY, Abigail Kent, harpist, is a rising star in the harp world. Abby grew up in Mt. Pleasant. She is a doctoral student at the Juilliard School, and has participated successfully in many competitions, both on modern harp and Celtic harp. Abby was recently appointed Instructor in classical harp and Celtic harp at the College of Charleston. Today’s anthem, Eucaristica, was composed in 1934 by the famous Spanish/Catalan cellist Pablo Casals.
THORNWELL EMPHASIS MONTH – Thornwell’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect, build and reunite families, and support healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ. This special offering will be received on Nov. 21st. Take a Thornwell turkey, available in the narthex, and bring it back next week for the special offering.
THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE – The youth are signing up to bring a pie/dessert for auction as a Christian Education fundraiser held after church next week, November 21st. We have some great bakers! Come bid on a delicious homemade dessert to support CE the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
DECORATION DAY – Stay after church on Sunday, November 28th to decorate the Christmas tree and sanctuary together on the first Sunday of Advent.
ADVENT CRAFT WORKSHOP – On December 5th we will gather after church for Advent fun and crafts in the park.
The CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be at the beginning of the church service on Sunday, December 12th. Children will be learning songs and pageant parts each Sunday for the next five weeks during Children’s Chapel.
OUR CHOIR’S ANNUAL ADVENT OFFERING will be performed during worship on Sunday, December 12th. This year they will sing the Magnificat by Carl Theodore Pachelbel, son of the famous Johann Pachelbel (Kanon in D). CT Pachelbel emigrated to the Colonies and came to Charleston in 1737. He was organist at St. Philip’s church from 1740 until his death in 1750.
SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK GROUPS are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULTS Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
WOMEN'S PODCAST GROUP Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
THURSDAY SMALL GROUP at 6:30 p.m. (meeting at people’s homes, outdoors for now)
MEN'S GROUP Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m. (in-person and Zoom options)
SUPPORT SECOND – You can support Second Pres whenever you shop on Amazon. Use the link: bit.ly/2ndpcsmile or choose to support “Second Presbyterian Church” at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will automatically donate to Second Presbyterian with each purchase you make.
THE BELL TOWER REPAIRS – The project moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here. And give toward the Steeple Fund here. →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. There are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.