The CHATLine
for September 5, 2012
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
It's Fall, so there are lots of events headed your way! Take a moment and check out all of the great articles in today's CHATLine!
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Hurricane Isaac Disaster Response:
How You Can Help
 We ask that you stand in the GAP for those who are being affected by this devastating storm:
GIVE. Isaac has both national and international impact; we ask that you prayerfully consider giving online to DR000148. You can give $10 now by texting PDA to 20222.
ACT. Volunteer work teams may be needed to help with cleanup efforts. Contact Eden at the PDA Call Center, (866) 732-6121, to let her know of your team's skills and availability. You can also download and share this bulletin insert with others to inform them of the needs brought about by this situation.
PRAY. Please pray for those who have already been impacted by the storm and those who will face coastal and inland flooding. Pray for affected families and those who will help with emergency, relief, and recovery efforts. Pray that the hope of Christ will be evident in our response.
Read more about how PDA is responding and download a bulletin insert for use in Sunday services.
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6th Annual Youth Explosion 2012
St. James Presbyterian Church USA
1314 Secessionville Road, Charleston SC 29412
September 8 & 9, 2012
Theme: Y.O.L.O - You Only Live Once
Scripture: Philippians 1: 21-24
Inviting Youth to join us for a time of Worship, Fellowship & Fun
Workshops for youth and parents on Saturday,
Picnic, 3-on-3 basketball, games and much more
Sunday - Youth Church Service and Fellowship Meal after Service
Cost: $5-Youth; $10 - Adults
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New Music Ministry
at First (Scots) for Children and Youth
 First (Scots) Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce that on September 12th, 2012, new children's and youth choirs for ages 3 through 8 th grade will begin! All children and youth from the community are welcome.
The new choirs are directed by Leanne Seabright and Ricard Bordas, both of whom are highly qualified, experienced directors and greatly respected in Charleston's musical community. They have been selected not only for their professional qualifications, but also for their ability to work with children and youth: both are parents themselves.
The choirs will provide children and youth an excellent opportunity to grow in their listening, rhythm, and singing skills as they learn to worship through song in a loving and nurturing context. The choir schedule is integrated with the Kirk Club activity schedule on Wednesday afternoons.
Learn more and register on line at first-scots.org. Select "Upcoming." |
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St. Paul Presbyterian Fall Revival 
Beginning Wednesday,
September 12th at 7:00 pm
"Revive your Spirit, Renew your Faith, Restore your Purpose" Join us for three incredible nights of Preaching, Prayer and Praise. For more information, contact Rev. Audrey Deas at St. Paul Presbyterian Church USA, 7404 Highway 162, Hollywood, SC 29449.
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SOAP Event 2012
Forming, Reforming, Transforming:
Faith in the 21st Century
 This is the theme for the 2012 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Regional Gathering to take place October 25-27 at Presbyterian College. Keynote presenters are Dr. Pamela Mitchell-Legg, the Sarah Belk Gabrell Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary Charlotte Campus and Dr. Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor of Religion and Christian Education at Presbyterian College and Visiting Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte.
Click here for more information.
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First Presbyterian Hilton Head Sending Group
on Haiti Mission Trip on September 8-15
 First Presbyterian Church has partnered with Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) to send a medical mission team to Haiti that will depart for Port-Au-Prince on September 8 and return on September 15. Team members will work in the village of Source Matelas performing school physical exams for more than 225 children, as well as conducting health screening clinics for adults. Team members include Pastor Sam Martin, Brian Fatzinger, Fran Hallam, Nancy Heberling, Kellie McCann and Bob Reno, and they will be commissioned in worship on Sunday. Please remember them in your prayers.
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Columbia Theological Seminary
Center for Lifelong Learning Upcoming Courses
September 20-23
Embodied Spirituality:
Embracing the Fullness of Life
(CSF) St. Irenaeus wrote, "The Glory of God is the human person fully alive." What does it mean? Is it possible to be fully human and to live fully alive? In this course we will consider the body as primary instrument of learning and knowing and as central to our connection and experience of God. Read more.
September 22, October 20, November 10, 2012
Godly Play Foundation Core Training
There are a lot of things you can learn from a lecture, but Godly PlayŽ is best learned from the inside out. Join us to experience and learn Godly Play stories in a collegial, prayerful setting. Godly Play Foundation's talented Trainers will deepen your understanding of children's spirituality while guiding you on a personal journey of wonder. Read more.
October 26-27, 2012
Parents: Christian Educators on the Frontlines
Are you a church staff person who is painfully aware of how little time you have with the children in your church? A parent who is uncertain about faith practices in your home? Are you a church staff person who wishes for some grounding in equipping parents? A parent who needs new tools for being the primary Christian educators of your children? Read More.
April 11-13, 2013
Baptism and Beyond: Scaffolding a Life of Discipleship
How does one guide children, youth, and young adults in being followers of the living Christ in the world rather than simply handing them information about Jesus? How do we nurture all ages to live out their baptismal vows in their daily lives in ways that are counter-cultural to a life of consumption and self-fulfillment? Read More.
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2012 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
and Helpshops at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church
on October 27, 2012 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Theme: Dispatches to God's Household: The General Epistles  All women in Charleston Atlantic Presbytery are invited to this special event. Our keynote speaker will be t he Reverend Lisa C. Hermann is a member of New Hope Presbytery which covers the eastern part of North Carolina from Raleigh to the Outer Banks. She currently serves as a Staff Chaplain at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Registeration is $10.00 per person (checks payable to CAP PW). Register by October 12th to be included in the lunch count.
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Presbyterian Pilgrimage Weekend:
A Time to Renew Your Faith -- October 4-7, 2012
The Message by Peterson translates Matthew 11:28-30:
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."  Does this sound like you? "Tired, worn out, burned out?" Then the Word
may be calling you to Presbyterian Pilgrimage, a short course in Christianity. This three-day spiritual weekend is designed to strengthen your faith, give you a sense of purpose and a new commitment to Christ, and allow you to impact the environment in which you live, worship and work.
And what better place to be closer to Christ than at Camp Saint Christopher on Seabrook Island? It is the ideal place to begin that renewal. You will meet new friends and enjoy incredible food for both the stomach and for the soul.
Adair McCoy, a committed layperson, has been called to be the moderator of the October Pilgrimage. He, his spiritual advisors and all the staff will be there to help you get that sense of purpose to which Christ invites you.
If you would like more information, please contact one of the individuals below or visit our website at: http://www.scpresbyterianpilgrimage.org/. Participant applications are available online or from the individuals below. The cost for the three day weekend is $315. Needs-based scholarships are available, on a limited basis.
Contact SC Presbyterian Outreach Chair Diane Dunham at (843) 873-7404 (dwdunham@sc.rr.com) or SC Presbyterian Pilgrimage Registrar J. C. Simmons at (843) 871- 3944 (jsimmons14@sc.rr.com).
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It's Time To Order Your
Presbyterians Today 2012 Advent Calendar
 Children, families, congregations and individual users are invited to explore the biblical story on a deeper level by creating their own simple gifts. Each day's meditation includes a suggested gift to share with God, another person or oneself.
Adam Fischer, author of this year's calendar, is associate pastor of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Ky., and has also worked for the Presbyterian Hunger Program.
Order copies for your congregation now while supplies last and to ensure delivery before Advent. To order: Call (800) 524-2612 and request PDS 17116-12-011 or order online. Price: Single copy, $4 (plus shipping and handling). Substantial discounts for bulk orders.
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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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Upcoming Events in Our Presbytery
- September 29, 2012 - PW Chat 'N Chew at Salem Presbyterian
- October 27, 2012 - PW Fall Gathering at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CPM Meeting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Coordinating Committee
September 9th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
PYC
September 10th
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bible Study
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Chat & Chew
September
11th-13th
AA Pastors' Conference
at Epworth
By The Sea
September
17th-18th
Synod Forum
in Jacksonville, FL
September 19th
Handbook Deadline
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Western Area Ministers Lunch
at Miller's Bread Basket
September 23rd
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
PYC
Upcoming
Presbytery Meeting
All meetings
begin at 9:00 am
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
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Charleston,
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Cluster "C" Presbyterian Women
Chat 'N Chew
Saturday,
September 29th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
at
Salem Presbyterian Church on
Wadmalaw Island
Join us for wonderful fellowship and your favorite salads!
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Keeping In Touch
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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
Business Manager
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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