August 10
Stated Session Council Meeting
Monday, August 11, 6:00 pm, Pastor’s Study
lona Service of Healing & Wholeness
Sunday, August 24, 5:00 pm, in the Sanctuary
A Ministry of the Diaconate
In the spirit of lona, we believe that Jesus calls those who follow him to a life of wholeness and that the ministry of healing is as much a part of Christian life as mission and service. May we open our hearts to Jesus and let his love into the most painful places of our lives. Amen.
Walk for Water, September 13
Seeking to help the 2 billion people around the globe who have limited access to clean water, you are invited to join the Sea Island team. You will receive a t-shirt and $5 discount if you register by this Wednesday, August 13, and it’s easy, too. Simply Google walkforwater.com/beaufort and click “Register” on the home page. Fill in your information and click “Join a Team” at the bottom of the page and select Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Promo Code: SEAISLAND25. As a sponsor, we are awarded 40 free registrations. Be one of the first 40 on our team. Contact Chris Crooke at 860.214.4301, Kenchris73(@yahoo.com with questions or help with registering. See you September 13 and thank you for your support!
Jubilee 2025, Celebrating 50 Years of Service
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Providence Presbyterian Church, 171 Cordillo Parkway, HHI
The Low Country Ministry Leaders from our area churches invite Stephen
Ministers to a celebration of their service to the Lord, care receivers and each other. Point of Contact: Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com
Presbyterian Women (Presbytery-Wide) Fall Gathering
Summerville Presbyterian Church, September 13, Save the Date!
Meeting of the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery
Saturday, September 20, Begins 9:30 am
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC
Synod Triennial Gathering for Presbyterian Women
Epworth-by-the-Sea Conference Center
St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, October 17-19, 2025
This is a two-and-a-half days of worship, workshops, Bible study, music, art, tours, and more with other Presbyterian Women from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Registration is just $100, plus fees for any tours or art supplies you choose. Look for the flier with a registration form on the center in the Gathering Room or the office reception area, or visit https//pwsosa.com/ to print a copy. Place your form with check attached in Jeanne Reynolds mail slot in the office work room be August 15 to get a $5 discount, plus another $19 off for first-timers. Questions? Contact Jeanne Reynolds jandbreynolds@bellsouth.net, Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com or Carol Dykeman at cidykeman@gmail.com.
In the Hospital
Jo (Ralph) Beaver, East Cooper Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Pastoral Care, Home & Hospital Visits
Members and friends of the church are invited to share pastoral care needs, requests for home visits, and hospitalizations with Pastor Steve Keeler at 843.812.4207 or Commissioned Pastor Richard Norris, 843.694.7267. Confidential Intercessory Prayer requests may be forwarded to Nancy Fu, Deacon and Confidential Prayer Chain Coordinator at 843.473.7933. Sam Keeler, Moderator of the Diaconate, is also available at 843.812.3999.
Pastoral Care, Assisted Care Living
Ursula Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal; Chick (Nancy) Dykeman, Sprenger, Port Royal; Brenda Leming, Indigo Hall, James Island; Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island.
Prayers of Intercession
Jim and Ann Concannon (parents of Mary Jones) Jan (Lisa) Crawford, Bruce Crook, Mark (Mary Jo) Dievendorf, Ed Fu, Deborah Perry Groot (sister of Karen Perry Cummins). Brian (Donna) Haupt, Doug (Ann) Hecht, Bogee Lee (great-nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Ray (Ann) Lentz, Jerry (Jodie) Linn, Janell McClure, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey), Tim (Nancy) O’Connor, Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Patricia Shealy (mother of Judy Horton), Jan (Bill) Smyth, Shirley Stevens, & Gail Watson.
