The CHATLine
for August 1, 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!
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Have You Been Wondering....
What is This S.T.E.P.S. Thing Anyway?
 The acronym stands for Studying, Teaching, Equipping, Praying, and Serving and is the annual leadership development event sponsored by Charleston Atlantic Presbytery for all members of the 49 churches that make up our presbytery. Participants have an opportunity to participate in three workshop sessions, worship together, fellowship over lunch, stop by displays of various organizations and institutions to learn how they minister In the Name of Jesus, and shop at the Congregational Ministries Publishing bookstore.
Registration information may be found on the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery website (www.capresbyery.org/STEPS) or ask your pastor and clerk of session about getting a copy of the brochure. |
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Montreat Institute for Church Leadership:
Leading with Bold Imagination - October 15-18, 2012
 For church professionals, lay people in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and beyond What do you dare to imagine? What part do you play, as a leader in your congregation, in lifting up new ways of thinking and doing? If you're ready to challenge the ordinary with something all-together extraordinary and wonderful, be part of Montreat's 2012 Institute for Church Leadership, "Leading with Bold Imagination." Meet people past and present who live out inspired, imaginative ministries and demonstrate what can happen when, with God's help, they boldly and faithfully step forward.
Visit Montreat Institute for Church Leadership for more information.
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Johns Island Presbyterian Church
Center for Christian Studies
Presents Annual Lecture Series
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On September 29-30, 2012 the Center for Christian Studies will host a lecture series entitled, God Has Spoken by His Son: Jesus in Hebrews. This lectureship will feature Dr. Donald Fairbairn, the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
News articles and documentaries on the History and Discovery channels often focus on scholarly research into who Jesus was. Much of contemporary research-and the popular articles and TV documentaries that rely on it-depict Jesus as a man whose "divinity" means essentially that he has a special connection to God. But is that really all? Or is Jesus really-as the church has historically claimed-God the Son who has come down to earth personally to save us? These lectures will focus on one of the most central New Testament passages about the identity of Jesus --- Hebrews 1-2. Please join us for this exploration of who Jesus is and how his identity affects us as Christians.
Lecture Series Schedule:
September 29, 4:00pm
Jesus: Eternal Son or Honored Man? (Hebrews 1)
September 30, 10:00am [sermon]
Lower than the Angels:
Jesus' Incarnate Life (Hebrews 2:1-13)
September 30, 4:00pm
A Merciful and Faithful High Priest:
Jesus' Death and Our Salvation (Hebrew 2:14-17)
Each lecture will be followed by coffee and refreshments
with Dr. Fairbairn in the Fellowship Hall.
Biography: Don Fairbairn became a Christian in 1982 through a campus ministry at Princeton, and he has been active in serving God's Kingdom since that time. Don is the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and he also teaches regularly in several countries in Eastern and Western Europe. He holds an A.B. in English literature from Princeton University, an M.Div. from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in patristics from the University of Cambridge. Prior to coming to Gordon-Conwell, he taught at Donetsk Christian University in Ukraine and Erskine Theological Seminary in South Carolina. He is the author of Understanding Language: A Guide for Beginning Students of Greek and Latin (CUAP, 2011), Life in the Trinity: An Introduction to Theology with the Help of the Church Fathers (IVP, 2009), Grace and Christology in the Early Church (OUP, 2003) and Eastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes (WJKP, 2002), as well as two books published only in Russian. He is married to the former Jennifer Katona, and they have two children, Trey (born 12-28-2001) and Anna Elizabeth (born 7-28-2003).
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Minister and Educator Retreat
at Montreat Conference Center
This is an early notice to all our church pastors and educators to mark your calendars for November 26-28, 2012 when Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence will be the speaker for this great retreat. This is a fun event with rest, recreation and good food, plus the chance to catch up with pastors and educators from the five presbyteries in South Carolina.
Click here for more information and to register online.
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Employment Opportunities in the PC(USA)
First Presbyterian of Gastonia is seeking a Director of Children's Ministry to serve the church by directing, coordinating and evaluating a comprehensive and active Children's Ministry of First Presbyterian Church. See the Position Description online. Contact Tim Efird attim@standarddistributors.com .
First Presbyterian Church of Durham, NC, is looking for a Minister for Youth. This person will work with the church's professional staff, parents, and other volunteers to continue an effective ministry that promotes and nurtures the Christian growth of our diverse and inclusive youth in 6th through 12th grade. The position is 30 hrs a week with medical benefits. Interested individuals should visit this link on our church's website: http://firstpres-durham.org/jobs/. The link contains a pdf that includes the job description, our core values, some information about our youth program, and how/when/where to apply.
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Mark Your Calendars
for the Next Acts 16:5 Meeting
Stan Ott will return to the presbytery on Monday, October 29th. Spike Coleman and the good follks at St. Andrews will be hosting this meeting so mark your calendars now!!
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Presbyterians Today Invites
Photo Submissions by September 1st
Your Photo in Presbyterians Today!
 If you had to show the mission of your congregation in a single photograph, what would be in the picture? What kind of photo would best capture the faith of Presbyterians in action?
Please send photos taken within the past 12 months showing Presbyterians in mission at home and around the world. Everyone whose photos are selected for publication will give a complimentary copy of the magazine.
Please make sure photos are taken with a good-quality camera (not a cell phone) set for maximum resolution and file size. Please include the photographer's name (if known) and a brief description of each photo, including identification of people pictured. Email digital images to today@pcusa.org. Mail print photos to Ashley Carter,Presbyterians Today, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396. Photos will not be returned.
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One More Reminder....
Register for the Annual
STEPS Event on 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!
Get more information and register online at www.capresbytery.org/STEPS!
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Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery
- August 25, 2012 - STEPS Leadership Event
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
August 13th
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bible Study & Chat
August 15th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Western Area Ministers' Lunch
Miller's Bread Basket
August 25th 9:00 am - 4:30 pm STEPS Event Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian
Upcoming
Presbytery Meeting
All meetings begin
at 9:00 am.
October 6, 2012
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
Church
of the Week
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
Orangeburg,
South Carolina
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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:
Do we receive your church's newsletter? Please put us on your mailing list.
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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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