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CROW'S CORNER
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Senior Pastor George Crow
Thanks to your generosity and to the hard work of our High School & Middle School teams, almost $5700.00 was collected for the Souper Bowl of Caring. May these gifts be used to bring Christ's light and hope to many currently walking through deep valleys.
Congratulations to Ginny & David Blease (& grandparents Gayle & Gray Ballance) on the birth, Feb 3, in Charleston of a little girl, ADDISON LANE BLEASE. We all rejoice with you on this joyous occasion!
The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Morgan & Stephanie Tolley and family on the death of their grandmother, Barbara Tolley, of Elkview, WV, yesterday, February 7. May God grant His great comfort and peace during this time of grief.
If you want to listen to a wonderful modern day "prophet of God," click on this link and fast forward to the 35 minute mark of last week's National Prayer Breakfast. Eric Metaxas, author most recently of the great and convicting book, BONHOEFFER, delivers one of the most pointed and powerful messages, I dare say, has been heard by those in the corridors of power in a long time. Thousands were present, including the President and First Lady as well as the Vice President and numerous others from the executive and legislative branches of our government. Metaxas is a master at using humor and grace to communicate deep foundational and controversial Biblical truths. Would that more of us claiming Christ as our Lord would emulate his winsome and penetrating style! His talk lasts about 30 minutes and ends with him leading the entire gathering in singing "Amazing Grace" a cappella. (And just for the record, I have no idea if Mr. Metaxas is a Republican or Democrat.)
My message this Sunday from Matthew 11:28-30 is entitled, THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, Part 5 of 6: "Gentleness." Hope to see you if you are healthy and will be in town.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Crow
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ADMINISTRATION |
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Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
2012 Deborah Harrell Livingston Memorial College Scholarship
Applications are available in the church office. Please contact Director of Finance Patrick McCormick with questions. |
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ADULT MINISTRIES |
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Pastor Tony Myers
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Join us on Wednesday, February 22 for a special Ash Wednesday Prayer Service in the Grand Hall, 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Ash Wednesday traditionally marks the beginning of Lent, a time of spiritual preparation through prayer, repentance, giving and fasting leading up to Holy Week and Easter. As we look ahead to our remembrance of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we invite you to come to this sermon-less prayer service. Fran Sullivan and Jimmy Smith have come together to plan our time of worship in song. Several of our own church family will share personal testimonies. And of course, we will take time to come together in prayers of adoration, confession, supplication and dedication. Regular Wednesday night children's program and nursery are provided. No registration necessary, but remember to sign up for dinner if you plan on coming early to eat.
Getting Renewed on Wednesdays (G.R.O.W.)
Our winter session continues TONIGHT, 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Grand Hall. We will use Resolving Everyday Conflict, a study by Peacemaker Ministries. Conflict is all around us. It ruins relationships, robs the joy out of life, and damages our witness in the world. Come and learn how the gospel gives us a vision and the power to live at peace with others. This study offers practical biblical answers for a problem we all face every day. No registration required. For more information, see the church website or contact Pastor Myers. |
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
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Gina Walsh & Lisa Yantek SAVE THE DATE for Vacation Bible School June 25 - 29 Donate a High Chair If you have an extra high chair that you can donate for our Wednesday Night dinners please contact Gina Walsh. Promiseland Supports Compassion International
Were you aware that the classes in Promiseland sponsor two children through Compassion International? The Sunday School offering taken up every week is used to support a boy named Wabyona and a girl named Carol. Wabyona lives in Uganda and will turn 10 on January 19. Carol lives in Kenya and will turn 9 in March.
The combined support for these precious children is $92 a month. For the past two months, the offerings collected have not been nearly enough to cover this cost. If this is a project you would like your family to support, would you encourage your child to use some of his/her money or earn some offering money doing extra chores to send to Carol and Wabyona?
Kdg/1st/2nd - We, Like Sheep, Need a Shepherd
This group will be leaving its "Extreme" unit and moving into the unit entitled "Show Me the Shepherd." Throughout the next five weeks, the children will be learning different characteristics of sheep and shepherds - a real agrarian theme!
3rd/4th/5th - We All Need Each Other
The older children will also be entering a new unit. They will be going on a "Gift Quest" for three lessons. They will be encouraged to find their spiritual gift and use it to serve and build each other up.
PRAISE CONNECTION - Diane Cotran Praise Connection for 4 year olds through 5th graders! Come join in the fun downstairs in the Promiseland area on Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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Caroline Ward & Myrna Mattos First Aid Class Saturday, February 18, 9:00 - 10:00 am in Room A-102. Learn the basics of First Aid - with emphasis on children's little accidents. Bagels, coffee and juice provided. Sign up on the tear-off form or contact Myrna Mattos.
Traveling Friends - Billy Graham Museum
Join Traveling Friends on Friday, March 2 for a trip to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. Discover the life and legacy of America's pastor; his journey from humble farm boy to international ambassador of God's love. We'll tour the family home place, the Memorial Prayer Garden where Ruth Bell Graham is buried, and Ruth's Attic Bookstore. We'll have lunch at Roosters, followed by shopping. Buses leave at 8:00 am sharp and we'll return to NEPC around 6:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch, a donation to the library and transportation fees. Email Sara Tolley to sign up. Hurry, space is limited.
Homebound Visitation Ministry
Want to help brighten the day of a homebound member? Join with the Congregational Care Ministry Team as we visit our homebound members on Sunday, February 26. Meet in the Atrium at 2:30 pm for prayer and instructions. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together. Sign up on the bulletin tear-off or contact Sara Tolley.
GriefShare Support Group Grief training and support for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Meets Sundays, 4 - 6 pm in Room C-201. For more information and/or to sign up, contact Sara Tolley. DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Don't go through it alone, join DivorceCare and surround yourself with others who understand the pain you are experiencing. This small support group will show you how to deal with the pain of the past and how to rebuild your life. The group meets Sundays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Room A-102 and is open to everyone. For more information and/or to sign up, contact Amy Patterson.
CROSSROADS CAREER NETWORK For those looking for a job or considering a career change. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 -8:30 pmin Room A-102. The course is free and everyone is welcome. You may also check out the program at crossroadscareer.org. To sign up, contact Sara Tolley.
Combat Vets Support Group
If you are a combat vet looking for a support group, join us on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room C-301. The purpose of the Combat Vets is to pray, encourage and support one another. All combat vets from WWII to the present are welcome. For more information contact Bobby Farmer at 331.2704 or Bill Collier at 788.8287.
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Danielle Hoshaw Join us each Wednesday evening for a time of great food and fellowship prior to the Wednesday night activities. It is a chance to relax from the day and get to know new friends or catch up with the old ones. There is a small fee for the meal which includes an entree, starch, vegetable, roll and salad bar. In addition to the regular menu items, a healthy option and a children's option are available each week (options vary weekly). Please remember to make your reservation online or by calling the church office by 2:00 pm on Tuesday.
Adults $5 with reservation OR $6 without reservation
Children $2.50 with reservation OR $3 without reservation
Family Maximum $15 with reservation OR $18 without reservation |
LAMPPOST
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Lynn Wright
Did you know that February is LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH?! What better way to show how much you love our Lamppost than checking out some of our latest arrivals? Your (Word of the Week) DILIGENT librarian has been ordering slews of new reads for you! In honor of the recent Super Bowl, two football biographies: All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football, and the First Miracle Season by Kurt Warner, and Tim Tebow's biography, Through My Eyes; Tebow's book is available in both ADULT and YOUNG READERS' VERSIONS! Also, How To Really Love Your Adult Child bymarriage and family counselor Ross Campbell, andAddicted to God: 50 Days to a More Powerful Relationship with God by Jim Burns, the president of the National Institue of Youth Ministry in California. The kids will enjoy Gregory's Shadow, a cute picture book about Groundhog Day! And thanks again to all who came out for our First Annual Free Book Giveaways ... we'll do it all again next year, Deo Valente! Never tried our wonderful library? Stop in this week ... we'd love to serve you at the Lamppost ... lighting your way to Him. Come "check us out!" |
MEN'S MINISTRIES
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Pastor Tony Myers
REFUGE
REFUGE is a new men's ministry at NEPC aimed at integrity and overcoming the struggles of pornography. Refuge is a safe atmosphere where men can receive the healing power of Jesus Christ through the Gospel and learn to walk in the freedom of Christ. The focus is upon: Confession of sin, Our identity in Christ, Healing, Forgiveness, and Prayer. Refuge is offered as a crisis ministry for those in a serious struggle with pornography, and as a preventive ministry for those who may not struggle but want to continue to stay safe from the trap of pornography. For more information contact Stephen Chen 803.397.0674 or Steven Yantek 803.477.6939, click here or email refuge@nepres.com. All inquiries are handled with confidentiality.
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MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
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Manny Rodriguez
HISPANIC SERVICE
Efraín Valladares will bring the message at the Hispanic Service this coming Sunday, February 12.
NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP DEBRIEF LUNCH
The Missions & Outreach Committee is hosting a debrief lunch in the Grand Hall on Sunday, February 19 at 12:30 pm. Pizza or sandwiches and a salad bar will be served, and donations will be accepted. There will be slide shows, movies and live testimonies of our mission trip to Nicaragua. Tentative plans for next year will also be presented. Invite anyone interested in mission trips. No reservations are necessary.
BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA
Training for office volunteers will be offered on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm, and will run two successive Tuesdays at their office located at 1405 Gregg Street. Volunteers are trained to provide one-on-one assistance to girls and women who are faced with an unplanned or problem pregnancy. For more information contact the Birthright office.
HENRY AND WENDY CLAY
NEPC Members Henry and Wendy Clay will be in Columbia on Thursday, February 9. Henry will share a message from the Scripture Thursday evening at the church beginning at 7:30 pm, followed by an update from Wendy on the Clay family and their work with the Navigators. They will also spend some time in prayer. If you are interested in attending this event or would like further information, contact Manny Rodriguez.
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Fran Sullivan + Diane Cotran
Sing with the Choir!
Are you a former choir member? A member of the Visitors & Inquirer's Class? Do you have a good ear for music? You are invited to attend the Easter Workshop on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 am and prepare to sing the Easter Cantata with the Chancel Choir. Contact Fran Sullivan for details.
Praise Connection for 4 year olds through 5th graders! Come join in the fun downstairs in the Promiseland area on Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. |
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Jason Pittman
Connect
Connect is our weekly gathering for 6th-12th grade students that meets each Wednesday night in the auditorium from 6:30-7:30. The gathering is designed to help students Reach Up, Around and Out through singing, teaching, games and fellowship. Our theme for the semester is Boys and Girls. In this world of competing ideals and views over the role of boys and girls in our society, how do we view God's design for boys and girls through the lens of Scripture?
Winter Jam
On Friday, March 9 we will be going to the Colonial Life Arena for Winter Jam. Winter Jam is a Christian Music Concert that will feature some of today's best Christian bands such as Skillet and Sanctus Real. Tickets are $10. Please sign up by March 7! First 24 students can ride on the buses downtown; after that you must find your own ride to the arena! Sign up today!
Wise Up Weekend - OUT is March 23-25
Wise-Up Weekend is a local weekend retreat where students are grouped into host homes and have a small group leader for the weekend. Cost is $40 which covers all food, transportation, t-shirts, materials and entertainment! $10 deposit due Wednesday, March 7. Sign up now! Special note: We are in need of hosts to house a small group of students for those two nights. If you are interested, please contact Julie Palekas or Jason Pittman.
High School Sunday School
Come join us for Sunday School as we start a new study on the Parables, 10:10-11:00 each Sunday morning in room D-204.
Student Ministry Dessert Sales
Student Ministry Wednesday Night Dessert sales are back in action! Sign up now to reserve your spot to sell desserts at Wednesday night dinners! This is a great way for your student to raise money to help offset the cost of Student Ministry activities. Dates available starting Wednesday, February 15. Interested? Contact Julie Palekas to get signed up.
Student Ministries Small Groups
Student Ministries Small Groups for 6th-12th graders kick off again on Sunday, February 12, 2012. If you have been in a group, please note this date to meet at the same time and place as in the fall. If you are not in a small group we would love to have you as a part of our small group ministry. Contact Jason Pittman to get more information and to sign up!
Website
Parents and Students! Click here to check out our Student Ministry website. Find out all the latest details of ministry happenings. Also, parents check out this month's featured resources: an article on tips for communicating with your teens and a book that every parent needs to help them develop lasting faith in their kids. |
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Leslie Bennett
True Woman Discipleship: Kick-Off This Sunday!
Old and new True Woman groups gather Sunday, Feb 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Grand Hall for a dessert fellowship and kick off of a new year. Contact: Maria Currey at 803.740.1908.
PRESWIC SPRING GATHERING COMING TO NEPC!
Delight in meeting women from churches across Palmetto Presbytery as NEPC hosts this year's Spring Gathering on Saturday, March 10, 8:45 am - 2:00 pm. Breakout sessions offer topics on Prayer (taught by Leslie Bennett), Bible Study, Peace & Contentment. A luncheon wraps up this special day set apart to bask in God's redeeming love! Cost: $15. Purchase tickets in the Atrium this Sunday.
Check out the Women's Ministry website at
Spread the Word ...
Find us on Facebook under "Northeast Presbyterian Church Women's Ministries." |
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