Bulletin- August 22
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.
THANK YOU FROM MISS ANNIE – On behalf of myself and my entire family, I would like to say "Thank You!" for the expressions of love and well wishes you have sent my way. You all have been a very important part of my life for a very long time and I miss you all very much. Thank you for your cards and calls, visits and food, but most of all, your love and prayers. You will always be my "Second" Family. May God watch over you and bless you richly. With Love and Gratitude, Annie
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. Bring donations to church on Sundays! Supplies are being collected in the narthex on Sundays or can be dropped off in the church office during the week. We are collecting: 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 to be added to the list.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE is the refugee and disaster response program of the PC(USA). You can find out more information here and respond to the devastation of the recent earthquake in Haiti and other crises with your prayers and by donating directly. Give, Act, Pray.
CHOIR AND BELL CHOIR have resumed Wednesday night rehearsals: Bells 5-6pm, Choir 6:30-8pm. Please contact Music Director Julia Harlow or Choir Director Lee Lingle for more information. We welcome new members!
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 →
SAVE THE DATE – Homecoming Sunday September 12th | Sunday School Kick-off September 19th | Church-wide Yard Sale October 7-9th – start collecting things from around your house for donation.
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.