January 12, 2025

Last week was a full week as we devoted a lot of our attention to the needs of Christian Mission and Christian Witness. We express appreciation for those who helped serve the many needs of the Cold Weather Shelter. Neighbors who sought shelter, hot meals, and warm showers on our church campus were thankful for the hospitality and the safe environment provided by our congregation.

Assistance for Wildfires Fires in Southern California

As fires rage out of control in Southern California, people have lost homes, schools, churches and places of work and business. Described as the worst disaster in the history of Los Angeles, the valuable work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has once again been noted as so many are confronted by a fire that has been catastrophic. Donations can be submitted by check addressed to the Sea Island Presbyterian Church and earmarked for the PDA US Wildfires Account, using the code DR000165 and placed in Sunday’s offering Basket (located in the Narthex); mailed to the church using the address of SIPC, PO Box 966 Beaufort, SC 29901, or given directly to Trish Wescott our Business Manager.

Pastoral Care, Assisted Care Living

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

Prayers of Intercession

Dave Brown (father of Brooke Coyne), Theresa (Bobby) Caron, Jan (Lisa) Crawford, Bruce Crook, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Doug (Ann) Hecht, Steve (Nancy) Kessel, Ray “Coach” (Sally) Kneisel, Sam Kimber (son of Sharon Kimber), Booge Lee (great nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Janell McClure, Cassandra Menning, Catherine Meeker (June Meeker’s daughter in law), Linda Mohr. Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey) Mike (Nancy) O’Connor, 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.

Special Guest Next Sunday, Rev. Evalyn Wakusama

It is the pleasure of the Mission Committee (Hugh Gouldthorpe, Elder Chair), along with Cary and Eve Tolley, close friends of Sea Island, to introduce the Rev. Evalyn Wakusama next Sunday as she is scheduled to visit with us during the 8:30 and 10:30 worship services about her work with the Nambale Magnet School in Kenya.

Eve and Evalyn studied together for their Master of Divinity degree while students at the Yale Divinity School in New Haven, CT. In January 2009, Evalyn started a pioneer class that later developed with the help of friends and supporting churches into an educational facility that currently provides 250 children housing, education and hope. In the most recent district tests, Nambale students scored 6 of the top 10 scores out of 2,222 district candidates. Our congregation is now a part of this endeavor. May Sea Island extend a very warm welcome to Evalyn as she comes to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

The Meaning of Baptism

“There can be no Christian faith without Christian action,” writes theologian Shirley Guthrie. We are the hands, the arms, the face and feet of Christ to this fragile world.

Revelation, Interpretation Bible Series with William Pender
Sunday Mornings beginning at 9:35 am, Room 208

Revelation is not necessarily a book of gloom and doom. Using a type of literature that was common at the time Revelation was written, the true message of the book is one of hope, looking ahead toward God’s ultimate victory over evil. The class is always open to newcomers.

Children (K thru 5) & Mid Hi Youth (6 thru 8 gr.), 5 to 6:30 pm

We start with supper in the Fellowship and then devote our time to an Old Testament lesson about gratitude followed by worship preparation, fellowship, fun and games. This is an opportunity for children to gather in a safe environment and learn some of the Biblical stories that serve as the foundation for our Christian faith and heritage. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Senior Hi Youth, 5:00 pm, Hearth Wood Fired Pizza, 802 Bay Street

We are looking forward to being together, breaking bread, and learning more about Montreat and the Triennium Youth Conference in Louisville, KY with youth from all around the United States. Come one. Come all. Come hungry!

Wee (Wednesday) Kirk Night Bible Study
5:30 to 7:00 pm, Room 208

You are invited to bring your own sandwich, appetite and Bible and we provide the soup, warm hospitality and a grace-filled environment to enjoy fellowship, ask questions, learn and grow. Spiritual pilgrims welcome!

Men’s Bible Study, Thursday, 12 Noon, Room 208

Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth addresses the issue of division, the subject of what constitutes right-living, the institution of marriage, apostolic authority, the gift of love, the meaning behind the Lord’s Supper and the resurrection. If you are curious and want to learn, there is a place at the table available just for you. +

Women Annual Retreat, Fripp Island, January 17-19

The annual Women’s Retreat begins next Friday at 5:00. We still have room if you might be interested but have not yet registered. The weekend schedule includes time for relaxation, reflection, re-creation as we delve into the meaning of grace and mercy in our lives. POC: Jessie Chapman, Carol Dykeman, Donna Hartley, Kay Keeler, Jodie Linn, Jean Norris & Clara Partridge.