The CHATLine - October 12, 2011

Changes to CAP Manual of Administrative Operations
Questions about nFOG from congregations: what do congregations need to be doing?
State of the presbytery/CAP budget challenges: past, present and future (PowerPoint)
Open Forum

Final Wrap-Up Session for Manual of Administrative Operations

Thursday, December 8, 2011; 10:00 AM

at the Presbytery Office

Celebration Luncheon for Eddie Soto

Tuesday, November 1st, at 12:00 pm

The EP and Staff are planning a presbytery lunch gathering to celebrate the ministry of Eddie Soto, Associate for Latin American Ministry. PLan now to join us on Tuesday, November 1st, at 12:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall at Summerville Presbyterian.

2011 National Tentmaking Conference

November 4th-6th

This Conference Is For:

Tentmaker / Bi-vocational Pastors
Prospective Tentmakers
Commissioned Lay Pastors
Seminarians, Candidates, & Inquirers
Fully Salaried Pastors
New Immigrant Fellowships
Council / Diocesan Staff
Pastoral Search Committees
Bi-vocational Personnel
COM & CPM Members

Click here to download the brochure for more information.

Picture from Installation Service

for Rev. Cassie Todd, Williston Presbyterian

Pictured are Cassie and her husband, members of the Presbytery, Cassie's minister (Nick Setzer who is a candidate under care of CAP).

New Church in Charleston Atlantic Presbytery???

The congregational development Unit has been working on the Church information Form for our planned new church in Cane Bay, between Goose Creek, Summerville and Moncks Corner. The unit hopes to have the forms ready to be approved by November to go on-line. Ronny Tanner, from the Sea Island Church is chairing the committee. In November we will form a commission which will be voted on at the February presbytery meeting. The commission will be empowered to begin the search and to extend the call.

Our unit is also working with St James to study the possibility of having an additional site for worship in the Dorchester Road Corridor. We are excited about our plans for moving forward with new churches even during these challenging economic times.

Please keep the Congregational development unit in your prayers.

Next Acts 16:5 Meeting

Acts 16:5 Stan Ott will be here on Tuesday, November 15th at Harborview Church. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am. All pastors and vision teams from the individual churches are encouraged to be here. Thanks to Harborview for hosting this meeting. There will be a catered lunch. Please e-mail Mike Fitze and give us a number of how many will be attending from your church. We are also extending an invitation to Stan to attend our February 18th Presbytery Meeting at Lowcountry Presbyterian.

Choir Robes Available

First Presbyterian Church Moncks Corner has eighteen gently used choir robes to give to any congregation in need of them. They range in size from small to XXXlarge; are burgundy with white details on sleeve; reversible white and burgundy collar; are polyester in material. If you are interested in learning more, please call Laurie Carter at 843- 899-6513 or contact the church office at 843-761-8469.

Next Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch

Tuesday, October 25th at 12:30 pm

Lunch The next Charleston Area Ministers' lunch will be held at Westminster Church on Tuesday, October 25th at 12:30 pm. Join about 20 other clergy and enjoy a delicious $5 lunch and catch up on the happenings of the presbytery. There is no agenda, just good fellowship, good food and information you can use. If you have not been, try to come just once... It is worth the effort! Hope to see you there!

Afrizo Gospel Choir from Kenya in Concert
Saturday, October 22nd, at 7:00 pm
at Zion-Olivet Presbyterian

AND...

Friday, October 21st, at 7:00 pm
at the Physician's Auditorium
at the College of Charleston

Afrizo is returning to Charleston for fundraising musical events October 20-24, 2011. The Afrizo choir is touring the U.S. for three months to raise money for scholarships for African students to attend Daystar University, which is a Christian evangelical institution graduating servant leaders for Africa.

Buy Tickets Now

for the College of Charleston Concert!

Join the choir for a special concert at the College of Charleston on Friday, October 21, 2011, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now (Adults $15, Children/Students $5) and can be purchased on the Mt. Pleasant Presbyerian website at www.mppc.net/afrizo.

Click Here to Listen to Afrizo Sing!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register TODAY for the PYC High School Fall Retreat!
LOST and FOUND: November 18-20, 2011

The Presbytery Youth Council is working had to plan an awesome retreat! You won't want to miss this! Join us as we learn what it means to be both LOST and FOUND, November 18-20, 2011, at Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center.

Retreat Leadership includes Keynoter Taylor Lewis Guthrie Hartman, Music Leader Brian Dove, and Rec Leaders Jon Prabhu and Emily Theus!

You should have received a registration packet via email. If you would like to receive the packet via mail, email raeepps@gmail.com.

Registration will be open through November 1, cost will be $70. (Registrations received after November 1 will be $85. No registrations will be accepted after November 14. Adults and Youth Council cost will be $60 before November 1.)

Click here to download the retreat flyer for your youth group.

Board of Pensions Educational Series

at Westminster Presbyterian

January 17th, 18th, and 19th

Register Today! Seating is Limited.

January 17, 2012:

Benefits Overview for Lay Plan Members
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

January 18, 2012:
Render unto Caesar Seminar for Ministers
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

January 19, 2012:
Render unto Caesar Seminar for Treasurers and Administrators
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Click here for more information.

Location:

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1157 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407-3364

Park Circle Church to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Park Circle Presbyterian Church is proud to announce that on November 20, 2011 we will be celebrating our 70th anniversary. We are asking everyone (including Clerks of Session or Church Secretaries that would have access to church registers, member transfer information, etc.) if they can help us locate former members or anyone who desires to come by submitting names and addresses to us. You can reach us by phone (843-744-2844) or e-mail (office@parkcirclechurch.org ). Our deadline date is October 23 at which time we want to send out invitations. Worship services will be held at Park Circle Presbyterian Church at 11:00 with a reception following immediately after services at the Felix Davis Community Center (Park Circle Community Center). We are really looking forward to this 70th anniversary to celebrate our history and growth in the community.

Fall Conferences at Montreat:

Plan Now to Attend!

Wee Kirk (for pastors, CLP's, and lay leaders of PC(USA) churches of 200 members or less)

October 17-19

The purpose of this conference is to inspire, equip, motivate, encourage, and provide rest and refreshment for pastors, CLP's, and leaders of small Presbyterian congregations. Provided at a modest cost, this conference is designed as a gift from individuals, larger congregations, and governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Sponsored by Presbyterians for Renewal. Click here for more information and contact information to register.

Getting Unstuck: The Montreat Institute for Church Leadership (Limited Space Still Available!)

October 23-27

At a time when it is not uncommon for church leaders to feel their congregations are "stuck" in worn out programs and age old patterns, the Montreat Institute for Church Leadership's 2011 conference offers new insights for church officers, educators, musicians, and administrators. Congregational teams of leaders will find the Institute designed to help them imagine God's call for their congregation as they live into the 21st century. Leaders include: Craig Barnes, Cindy Rigby, Debra Mumford, Linda Valentine, Darrell Guder, Mark Achtemeier, and many others. Register now and take advantage of group price incentives.

More information and register online: http://www.montreat.org/current/2011-montreat-institute-for-church-leadership

Leading Christian Retreats

October 27-30

What is the difference between a retreat and a conference? What elements should be included in the design of a faithful and successful retreat? How can you make a retreat more than just "free time" or an off-site meeting? These questions will be answered as well as resources shared to help you design and plan your own program. Led by Julie Johnson; co-sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary's Spiritual Formation Program and Montreat Conference Center

Click here for more information and register online.

Multicultural Institute

November 8-11

Courses offered include The Spanish Immersion (begins November 7); Leaven in the Mix: Facing Race & Culture in Congregations; Multicultural Church 101: Leadershift for the 21st Century; and Raising Kingdom Consciousness in Us & in Our World

Co-sponsored by the Presbyterian Multicultural Network and Montreat Conference Center

Click here for more information and register online.

Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery

October 29-November 5, 2011 - Trip to Haiti. For more information, contact dottiekelley@comcast.net.
November 15, 2011 - Next Acts 16:5 Large Group Meeting with Stan Ott. For more information, contact drfitze@palmettopreschurch.org.
November 18-20, 2011 - CAP Fall High School Retreat
February 10-12, 2012 - Spring Middle School Retreat
March 10-11, 2012 - CAP Children's Retreat at Bethelwoods
March 24, 2012 - Spring High School Event

In This Issue

Presbytery Wide Cluster Meetings

Luncheon for Eddie Soto

Installation Pictures

Acts 16:5

Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch

High School Retreat

BOP Educational Seminar

Upcoming Events

Williston Organ Recital

Quick Links

CAP Website

Daily Lectionary

PC(USA)

Stay Connected

Looking Ahead

October 16

2:00pm

PYC

October 18

1:00 pm

Self-Development of People Comm.

October 19

12:00 pm

Western Area Ministers' Lunch

at Miller's Bread Basket

October 23

4:00 pm

Cluster Meeting

at Lowcountry Presbyterian

October 25

12:30 pm

Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch

at Westminster Presbyterian

October 27

12:30 pm

Adult Ministry Comm.

Church

of the Week

Yeamans Park Presbyterian

Hanahan,

South Carolina

Keeping In Touch

Send Us Your Pictures:

If your church is participating in mission projects, taking trips, or hosting different events, let us know and send us a picture!

Newsletter:

Do we receive your church's newsletter? Please put us on your mailing list.

Organ Recital

at Williston Presbyterian

on October 15th

After over one year of hard work, the church has just purchased an Allen Organ to aid in its music ministry and in glorifying and worshipping God. WPC is hosting a Recital in their sanctuary on Saturday,
October 15th
at 6:00 pm.

Contact

Information

Please remember that

the phone will be

answered by our

voicemail system when

we cannot answer

the phone.

Main:

(843) 766-4219

Extensions:

Donnie Woods

Executive

Ext. 11

Deane Kemper

Stated Clerk

Pie Mikell

Cong. Nurture

Ext. 14

Eddie Soto

Latin American Ministry

Ext. 18

Barbara Burger

Administration

Ext. 16

Mike Fitze

Presbytery Consultant

(843) 884-1504

Cheryl Glenn

Communications

(843) 259-4900

Rachel Epps

Youth Ministry

(843) 367-9136

The Journey

Campus and Young Adult Ministry

If you have had an event at your church you would like to report or have an upcoming event to publicize in the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery, e-mail the information to Cheryl Glenn, Director of Communications. Information should be submitted by Wednesday at 9:00 am.