Bulletin- August 15
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending public indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you have received the vaccination.
S.T.E.P.S. – This presbytery-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for members and leaders to enrich their faith and understanding of the church. S.T.E.P.S. workshops will be virtual only Saturday morning, August 28th.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED for our Hands of Christ partner schools to supplement the small packets of supplies that will be part of this year’s HOC distribution. What we collect at Second will be offered to Buist, Charleston Progressive, Charleston Development, and Simmons-Pinckney. Today starts a month-long drive where you can donate: washable markers, blunt point scissors, crayons, sharpened #2 pencils, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, single subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), and marble composition books. We will also need drivers to make the deliveries to the schools on occasion. Please contact David Savard, dmsavard@aol.com, to be added to the list.
RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT DOUGHNUT DASH – Sign up to join or support the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5k walk/run on August 28th at 9:00am. This is an annual community event established in loving memory of Tywanza Sanders. You may also donate any amount to support the event or participate in a blood drive on the day of! More information here →
GRAVEYARD – On Sept. 4th we will have a “clean up the graveyard” morning to rake leaves and mow the grass from 9:30-11am. Many hands make light work, so let’s all pitch in. More about this and other volunteer opportunities here →
SMALL GROUPS will be starting back after Labor Day. These midweek groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. If you are interested in joining a small group or leading a study, please email Jordyn. More information here →
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project 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. While we may be practicing social distancing these days, 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.