The CHATLine
for March 21, 2012
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
Who is getting the CHATLine in your congregation?
Please make sure all of your elders (even those just elected) and deacons and active people in your congregation are on our email list. It is the fastest and most effective way we have to communicate with our congregations. You can go on the CAP website and add e-mail addresses, enter email addresses via this link or send a list to Cheryl Glenn and she will add the names for you.
Also, you may want to use the CHATLine in the church office and include upcoming presbytery events in your bulletin or newsletters. Thanks for all you do to keep your congregations informed!
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CAP Presbyterian Women's Spring Gathering
Saturday, April 14, 2012
at First Scots Presbyterian, Charleston
 Plan now to join us on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in downtown Charleston, for an unforgettable day of fellowship, worship and teaching. Our keynote speaker will be Rev. Dorothy Blackwelder, from Dorchester Presbyterian in Summerville, and our theme will be, "United in Faith". Registration is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Click here to download the registration brochure.
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Pictures from the CAP Children's Retreat
Check back to the CAP website
for a full slideshow coming soon!
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 Congratulations and
Thanks to All Our Churches! Barbara Burger has informed the staff that out of 173 presbyteries, only 29 turned in their statistical reports by the deadline, and CHARLESTON ATLANTIC WAS ONE OF THEM!!!! Thanks to Barbara for her efforts and to all the clerks of sessions in CAP! |
Older Adult Ministry Week: May 6-12, 2012
Older Adult Ministry Sunday: May 6, 2012
 Still looking for great ideas to celebrate the contributions that older adults make in the life of your church?
Here are some ideas:- List on slips of paper names and birthdays of all homebound older adults/those who live in nursing facilities in your congregation and put in a basket, then pass them out among the congregation. Commit to keeping up with the person whose name you have pulled from the basket for the year, adding to your prayer list and remembering the person on his/her birthday;
- Encourage/work with the older adult group in your congregation to organize a 'Senior Prom' (or other kind of party) that showcases music/activities/style of dress from earlier eras. The Fellowship Hall could be decorated as if for a prom and all the older adults in your congregation could be invited with prom invitations.
Incorporate these and other suggestions into your spring worship, Christian education, and fellowship programs!
The Nurture Unit |
The Vision & Practice
of 21st Century Faith Formation
Imagine the potential for churches that develop 21st century models of faith formation to respond to the spiritual and religious needs of all ages and generations. The Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation is a three-day interactive educational program for pastors, faith formation leaders, and staff in all Christian congregations and will be held in Charlotte, NC on May 21-23.
Participants will:- understand the new context of faith formation and the diverse religious and spiritual needs of all generations
- understand the emerging vision of 21st century faith formation
- envision faith formation in the "Age of Networks" and learn how to create a Lifelong Faith Formation Network for the 21st century
- discover a variety of 21st century approaches and resources for faith formation in the congregation, at home, and online
- learn how to use the new digital media and web technologies in faith formation
- develop skills for curating religious content and experiences for all ages and generations
For more information go to
Charleston Atlantic Presbytery would like to develop a four member team to attend this event and share the vision and practice of 21st century faith formation with the CAP congregations.
Team members are expected to:- have a passion for faith formation of all ages;
- attend the entire conference;
- attend follow-up team meetings, including two webinars; and
- share the vision and practice of faith formation with our presbytery.
Those interested in being a part of the CAP faith formation team, should complete this application form and return it to Pie Mikell (email to pmikell@capresbyterry.org; fax to 843-766-2804; or mail to 2421 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414) by April 4th. |
Church and Society Ministry Unit
Currently Accepting Applications for
Compassion Partnership Grants
Please pass the word to pastors and community leaders who might be eligible to receive grant funds. Grant applications are due by April 17 to Alonza Washington (alonza.washington@yahoo.com).
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Revival at St. James Presbyterian During Holy Week: Monday-Wednesday, April 2nd-4th, 7:30 pm
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St. Andrews Presbyterian
147th Anniversary
on April 1, 2012
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 795 Bear Swamp Road, Johns Island, will be celebrating their 147th Anniversary on April 1, and they invite everyone to join them in a series of the following special services with guest speakers:
Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30pm
Carolyn Heyward, Associate Pastor of
St. James Presbyterian Church, Charleston
Thursday, March 29 at 7:30pm
Sidney Davis, Pastor of Zion Olivet Presbyterian
Church, Charleston
Sunday, April 1 at 4:00pm
McKinley Washington, Pastor of Edisto Presbyterian
Church, Edisto Island
Please mark your calendars and plan to celebrate with the members of St. Andrews, Johns Island. The church is located off of Bees Ferry Road next to the Hunt Club housing development.
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Act 16:5 Update
Next ministers' gathering will be tomorrow, Thursday, March 22nd at 10:0 0am in the presbytery office. Stan Ott will return on Tuesday, April 17th for all the Acts 16:5 participants and we will meet at Park Circle church from 9:30am-2:00pm.
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 Next Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch
Our next luncheon will be Tuesday, March 27th at 12:30pm in the fellowship hall of Westminster Church. Our attendance was down in February, so please make an effort to join us in March! It's a great lunch for $5 and a good opportunity to meet with other clergy in our presbytery.
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CAP High School Youth Mission Trip
to Salkehatchie Summer Service
June 23-30, 2012
Click here to download a trip flyer.
 The Presbytery office is coordinating an opportunity for youth from member churches to participate in the Bishopville, SC camp from June 23 - 30, 2012. The cost to participate in Salkehatchie is just $215 per person. This includes all lodging and meals, plus a camp T-shirt. Applications and full payment are due by March 30, 2012.
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Upcoming Mission Trip to Haiti
April 21-28, 2012
Anyone who needs more information, or is interested in participating, should contact Dottie Kelley at dottiekelley@comcast.net or 856-8918.
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 Save the Date for STEPS 2012!August 25, 2012
Mark your calendars now for the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery's STEPS Leadership event on August 25, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian.
This is a great opportunity to gather with people from all across our presbytery to equip ourselves to do ministry!
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Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery
- March 23-25, 2012 - Spring Lay School at Presbyterian College
- April 13 & 14 - Tea at Westminster Presbyterian
- April 14th - PW Spring Gathering at First (Scots)
- April 19, 20, & 21 - Yeamans Park Spring Tea Room - Hours are 11am - 2pm
- August 25, 2012 - STEPS Leadership Event
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
March 23rd - 25th
Lay School
Location:
Presbyterian College
March 26th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Congregational Development Unit
at Cane Bay
March 27th
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch
at Westminster
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Finance Committee
Upcoming
Presbytery Meetings
All meetings begin
at Bethel
Presbyterian Church,
Walterboro, SC
October 6, 2012
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
Church
of the Week
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Crocketville,
South Carolina
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Tea at Westminster
Tea at Westminster
April 13-14, 2012
from
11:30am - 2:00pm
at Westminster Presbyterian Church
1157 Sam Rittenburg
Charleston, SC 29407
For more information, call 843-766-8311.
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Position Available at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
Due to the retirement of Penny Arnold, Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina is looking for a Director of Foundation Services and Church Relations. Please send resumes to Katherine R. Ligon, President, 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Deadline for resumes is March 23rd. For additional information about the position contact Penny Arnold, same address or toll free 1-888-842-4855.
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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:
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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
Ext. 12
843.708.1848
Pie Mikell
Cong. Nurture
Ext. 14
Barbara Burger
Administration
Ext. 10
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
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The Church and Society ministry unit is currently accepting applications for its compassion partnership grants. These are small grants made to churches or other non-profit organizations linked to Presbyterian churches that are responding to community needs related to poverty.