The CHATLine
for March 28, 2012
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to read The CHATLine and catch up on the latest news of the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery!
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Prayer Request for Rev. Jerry Hammet
Rev. Jerry Hammet is in Beaufort Memorial Hospital with bacterial pneumonia. He was admitted Saturday. He has been in ICU and on the ventilator. His wife Betsy said they took Jerry off the ventilator on Tuesday afternoon, but, of course, he is still in ICU and is very sick. |
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FREE Church Communications Workshop
at Charleston Atlantic Presbytery Office
Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Offering 2 Separate Classes - Come to 1 or Come to Both!
 Email Communications 101 - 9:00 am - 10:25 am
How to Create and Send Beautiful Mass Emails
to Your Congregation in Constant Contact
In this hour and a half workshop, Cheryl Glenn will show you how you can use Constant Contact to easily create beautiful and interactive emails that you can then send to your congregation and track readership.
 Facebook 101 - 10:35 am - 12:00 pm
Create a Complete Facebook Page
Full of Information and Pictures for Your Congregation
Would your church like to set up a Facebook page, but you either haven't been sure how to do it or haven't had time? Bring the information you'd like included on the page and pictures to share and we'll create a Facebook page together.
Interested in one or both of these workshops?
Email Cheryl Glenn and let her know which one you plan to attend so she can put you on the list! Registration deadline is May 23rd.
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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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New Resources Available
 Galatians and James: Faith and Works by Carol Miller - These two small but mighty books form the cornerstone of the church's conversation about grace that has continued throughout its history. It can be offered as one thematic study of 11 sessions, or as two short, stand-alone studies (Galatians - 7 Sessions; James - 4 Sessions). Both portions are included in this study; offering excellent scholarly background and probing questions for participant reflection. The Leader's Guide CD-ROM/DVD offers strategies and teaching aids including session outlines, slide presentation for each session, short videos - "Meet Paul" and "the World of James."
 The Gospel of Mark: Jesus - Powerful, Courageous, Trusting by Carol Miller - The portrait of Jesus we find in Mark is one of a powerful man, confident of his choices, but thoroughly trusting in God even as he faces persecution and ultimately death. Those who struggle in their discipleship are comforted to read in Mark's gospel how even Jesus' followers so often fail to understand the depth and breadth of Jesus' power and authority. Mark's words are an encouragement to uncertain disciples of all the ages to see clearly the path Jesus invites us to follow. 8 sessions. |
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:
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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The Edisto Presbyterian Church, USA
Announces the Retirement of its Pastor of 50 Years
Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr.
Three days of events are planned:
 - Friday, May 25, Banquet at Baptist Hill High School Gymnasium at 7:30pm Speaker The Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn
- Saturday, May 26, Family and Fun Day at the Community Center on Edisto Island from 11:00 am-5:00 pm
- Sunday, May 27, Retirement Program at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island ,"The Omni", at 3:00 pm, Rev. Dr. James Herbert Nelson, Director at Presbyterian Church USA in Washington, DC.
Rev. Washington was a former Commissioner of the SC Employment Security Commission, former SC State Senator, former representative in SC State House of Representatives and former chairman of the Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Cooperation's Board of Directors.
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Peace Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
 Peace Church in Goose Creek is celebrating our 50th year this year - which includes our time on Redbank Rd as Goose Creek PC. We will be celebrating this wonderful event and God's blessing on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd. We will have a dinner and program on Saturday night followed by worship on Sunday morning at 10:00 am. |
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Turnaround Strategies for Your Church
Part 7: 21st Century Communicating
Tuesday, April 10th at 2:00 pm
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How to develop customized strategies to reach different age cohorts
- Where to invest in order to "get it right"
- Where and how the pastor must take a lead role
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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
April 3rd
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
COM Meeting
April 5th
Maundy Thursday
Office Closes at Noon
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
CPM Meeting
April 6th
Good Friday
Office Closed
April 8th
Easter Sunday
April 9th
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bible Study
April 14th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CAP PW Spring Gathering
at First Scots
April 16th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Chat & Chew
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nominating Committee
April 17th
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Acts 16:5
at Park Circle Presbyterian Church
April 18th
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Western Area Ministers' Lunch
at Miller's Bread Basket
April 19th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Executive Committee
April 24th
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Charleston Area Ministers' Lunch
April 26th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Council
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
Hebron-Zion
Presbyterian Church
Johns Island,
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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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!
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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. 302
Deane Kemper
Stated Clerk
Ext. 304
843.708.1848
Pie Mikell
Cong. Nurture
Ext. 303
Barbara Burger
Administration
Ext. 301
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.