February 23

Pastoral Care, Assisted Care Living

Ursala Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal Lucy Evans, Helena Square; Port Royal; Herb Jarvis, Franke Senior Living Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC; Brenda Leming, Indigo Hall, James Island; Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island.

Prayers of Intercession

Dave Brown (father of Brooke Coyne), Jan (Lisa) Crawford, Bruce Crook, Mark (Mary) Dievendorf, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Doug (Ann) Hecht, Steve (Nancy) Kessel, Booge Lee (great nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Ray (Sally) Kneisel, Janell McClure, Cassandra Menning, Catherine Meeker (June Meeker’s daughter in law), Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey) Gary Peterson (father of Sally Dalrymple), Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Shirley Stevens, Heather Titmus (family friend of the Dievendorf’s), Gail Watson, & Shirley Yoakum.

In the Hospital

Steve (Nancy) Kessel, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders (Steve Keeler and Jodie Linn) to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour. Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists. This ministry of care is available to all members and friends of the church.

Cold Weather Shelter

A Word of Gratitude for the many Volunteers The CWS continues to serve as a powerful witness to the love and mercy of Jesus Christ for the least of these in our community. We give thanks for the leadership and ministry of John and Alissa Murre and the many volunteers who work the kitchen, set up the Fellowship Hall and wings, provide coverage in the middle of the night, and the grace of Christian friendship.

Children’s Ministry
MADD: Music, Art, Drama & Dance; Bible Lessons & /Recreation
Mid & Senior High Youth Ministry

Children and youth activities are in full swing until Easter, meeting every Sunday. In the coming weeks, youth will be notified if they are meeting off campus which they occasionally do. All of our young people meet this evening on the church campus from 5:00 to 6:30 with Klumb family providing our meal. Thank you to Scott and Nicole! Also, it might interest you to know that in our time together we will be exploring the life witness of the Old Testament prophet Elijah.

Church-Wide Oyster Roast
Friday, March 7, 5:30 to 7:00 pm

POC: Sharron Kendall, 843.271.3991; sharkendall123@gmail.com
Your Saltshaker, Church Supper Club Representative

Ash Wednesday
March 5, 6:00 pm, The Sanctuary

“Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” For more than 1500 years, Christians have used these words to mark the day as they receive a sign of the cross on their foreheads. A 40-day journey begins as we follow Jesus into the desert where he was led by the Spirit.

A Prayer Square for personal use
Fellowship Hall, Saturday, March 8, beginning 9:00 am

You are invited to bring a piece of cloth, 6 × 6 inches, four 12-inch pieces of ¼ inch ribbons where VOlunteers will be prepared to sew a Prayer Square so that when we offer our daily prayers we may be lifted up in hope, surrounded by joy, graced with peace and wrapped in the love of Christ. +

The Season of Lent

Registration for a New Wednesday Kirk Night Series Wednesday evenings, March 12 through April 16, have been scheduled for us to break bread and explore the theme of Christian hope. Suppers will be provided by Upper Crust and Carolina Tavern. Your “Daily Guidepost” is available today in the Narthex. Children’s books, one per family, will also be available as a gift to our families. Please register today in the Narthex or the Gathering Room.

Annual Men’s Retreat
Pair-o-Dice Island, April 4, 5 & 6

Retreat Leader: The Rev. Dr. Steve Cobb, Charlotte, NC
Theme: Salt & Light based on the Sermon on the Mount & the Great Commission
PC: Mike Yoakum at mikeyoakum.29920@gmail.com or 843.263.6133