October 27, 2024

Pastoral Care

Assisted Care Living

Ursala Barrett, Helena Square; Lucy Evans, Helena Square; Port Royal, SC; Herb Jarvis, Franke Senior Living Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC; Brenda Leming, Indigo Hall, James Island, SC; Maribeth Mizell, Assisted Living, Ladson, SC; Marion Weihrouch, Sprenger Health Center, Port Royal, SC

Update on our Friend and Parish Associate, Charles Kalmbach

Following his heart attack two weeks ago, Charles is resting in Princeton, NJ with Susan at his side and plans to return home to Spring Island when he is given the okay to travel. We are grateful to God for his good and steady recovery.

Prayers of Intercession

Dave Brown (father of Brooke Coyne), Jan (Lisa) Crawford, Bruce Crook, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Doug (Ann) Hecht, Steve (Nancy) Kessel, Sam Kimber (son of Sharon Kimber), Booge Lee (great nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Ray (Ann) Lentz, Janell McClure, Heather McLeod (daughter of Johnny & Candy Harvey), Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey) Mike (Nancy) O’Connor, Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Mark (Jerri) Roseneau (son-in-law of Edna Horne), Shirley Stevens, Heather Titmus (family friend of the Dievendorf’s) & Gail Watson.

Christian Sympathy

Loretta Ethier, Mansfield, MA, mother of Richard (Beth) Ethier, entered the Church Triumphant on October 22, 2024. And Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Funeral arrangements are pending.

Patricia Rice, Dataw Island, SC, a long-time member of Sea Island and active in the Presbyterian Women, entered the Church Triumphant on October 23, 2024. «You O Lord. have saved my soul from death and I will walk before you the land of the living.” (Psalm 116)

Looking Ahead

Steve and Kay Keeler are scheduled to travel to Rome, Italy tomorrow for two weeks where they will visit the American Overseas School of Rome and the St Andrews Church of Scotland, Rome. Calls for pastoral care should be directed to Lay Pastor Richard Norris at 843.694.7267 (Cell) or 843.525.0696 (Work.)

Reformation Sunday

Protestant churches around the globe are celebrating today the mission and work of the Reformation which caught fire at the beginning of the 16′ century and changed the world as it provided necessary amendments to how churches worshipped, operated and functioned. People like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox come to mind as they supported the men and women sitting in the pew and provided them with a place at the table by way of leadership and governance.

Trunk or Treat
For Children & Youth
5:00 to 6:30 pm

You are invited to find a spot in the parking lot this afternoon and decorate the trunk of your car or truck for our annual “Trunk or Treat’ or help to decorate and pass out candy from one of the classrooms located in the Christian Education Wing. The church is delighted to open the campus to our young people for a time of fun in a safe environment.

Google: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
Pray, Action, Give as we support neighbors in need

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. +

Presbyterian Women Annual Retreat
Fripp Island, On the Beach
January 17-19

Discover your inner creative genius with fun activities and join us in making a joyful noise as we consider “Reflections on Grace and Mercy.” $120 covers accommodations. POC Kay Keeler 843.812.4207 or kaykeeler52@gmail.com or Jodie Lin 843.476.1176 or jodielinn95@gmail.com.

Habitat for Humanity, Cambodia

Barbara Thomas is leading a team of volunteers to Phnom Penh, March 8-15, 2025. The program donation of $1840 covers all expenses while in the country. Please contact Barbara for more information at acivilconversation@gmail.com.