May 6, 2024

Friends,

Greetings in the Lord.

The Clerk of Session from the St. Andrews Church of Scotland, Rome Italy shared information with me last week about a global initiative under the title of “Thy Kingdom Come,” which is an ecumenical prayer movement that occurs each year between Ascension Day (Thursday, May 9) and Pentecost Monday ((May 20). Those who would like to participate are asked to simply choose (5) people who may not know the love of God for themselves and pray for them each day. A Prayer Journal and other resources are available via www.thykingdomcome.global.

The International Presbytery is also hosting two short online prayer gatherings to coincide with the ten day initiative.

Ascension Thursday, May 9, 10:00 am

Pentecost Monday, May 20, 10:00 am

A Zoom Link is posted on the Presbytery website if you would like to attendL

www.international presbytery.org/events

Peace and Grace to all. +

Announcements

2024 Confirmation & Catechism Class
11:45 am in Room 206

POC: Kay Keeler, 843.812.4206 and Clara Partridge, 843.252-6199

Senior High Youth are Sponsoring “Mom’s Night Out
May 11: 5:30 to 9:00 PM

Ages 3-4 (Potty Trained) thru 5th Graders. Donations Accepted. All donations go to support the July Montreat Youth Conference. Arts & Crafts, Games, Dinner & Fun! POC: Rebecca Angelo (843.321.1302) Susan Seckinger (843.812.0432)

Sea Island (College) Scholarship Applications Available

Mother’s Day Offering

You are invited to support this special offering scheduled for next Sunday in support of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina. It all began in 1954 when members off the Synod of South Carolina recognized a need to care for senior adults in South Carolina, and the Mother’s Day Offering was established.

The deep commitment, sacrifices and prayers of these pioneers were the foundation of what would become Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina. Your generous gifts assist in closing the gap with rising costs allowing residents to remain in the place they call home. Checks may be addressed to SIPC and earmarked for the 2024 Mother’s Day Offering.

Get Ready to Smile!

Many of you have asked for a directory of our congregation with pictures so you can put names to faces. Great news: It’s coming soon! This directory will be on our church website, and you will be able to access it with a password.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 19 when volunteers will snap individual or family pictures after both worship services. You will have a brief form to fill out with the pertinent information to include with your photo in the directory. (Note: This is not a professional service selling pictures – it’s by us and for us only.) Can’t be there May 19? We’ll have more photo dates soon. For more information contact Chris Crooke at kenchris73@yahoo.com or 860.214.4301.

All are Welcome in this Place +

New faces and voices are always welcome and add to the spirit of our worship and morning liturgy (work of the people). Please use the Friendship Folders to register your name, address, and email address. Pastor Steve uses email addresses to share congregational emails and important announcements about the life of the church.

Pastoral Care

Lucy Evans, Helena Square
Karen Miller, discharged from Beaufort Memorial following surgery
Marion Weihrouch, Sprenger Health Care
Maribeth Mizell (Assisted Living, Ridgeland)

Andrew Byrd, Ministerial Candidate, Graduates May 25, 2024

Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
Service of Ordination, Minister of Word & Sacrament, SIPC, July 14, 4:00 pm

Prayers of Intercession

Bruce Crook, Judy Crowley (mother of Doug Crowley), Bradi Dinkins. Margaret Gibson, Loie Hanscom, Brian Haupt, Mary Hovis (sister of Bob Ellison), Ellen Kemp, Steve Kessel, Mary Jo Kjeldsen (sister of Susan Converse), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Buddy McElveen, Janell McClure, Mike O’Connor, Liz Partridge, Pete Pratt, Jim Schlagel, Mary Spruill, Shirley Stevens, Heather Titmus, Michael Ware, and Gail Watson.

Christian Sympathy

Mary Delores Henderson, mother of Pam Reeves Sooy, entered the Church Triumphant on April 23, 2024. A Memorial Service was conducted yesterday morning (May 4) at the Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Raymond, MS followed by a Committal Service at Raymond Cemetery. And Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” +

How to Become a Member of Sea Island

We welcome new members into our church family with a smile on our face and joy in our hearts. Sea Island accepts new members by Profession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith, and/or Certificate of Transfer from another congregation.
POC: Steve Keeler and/or Will Donovan.

Thank You!

The Children & Mid-High Youth wish to thank you for your strong support of the Hymn Festival last Sunday in addition to the early morning breakfast in the Gathering Room followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Over $2,100 was donated for our young people to attend the summer Montreat Worship & Music Conference.