The CHATLine
for September 26, 2012
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Greetings!
Don't forget the Presbytery Meeting coming up on Saturday,
October 6th, at Summerville Presbyterian. Click here to download the handbook for the meeting.
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Singers Needed at Next Presbytery Meeting
 At our next Presbytery Meeting on October 6, we will have a Hymn Festival. All of the hymns used in this service will be included in Glory to God, our new hymnal. We are in need of singers to help lead the congregation. The only rehearsal will be at 8:00 prior to the meeting. All of the hymns are in the Sampler. Choir members and others who enjoy singing are invited to join us.
For more information contact Charlie Frost, who is coordinating the service, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort. 843-525-0696 ext. 32 or cfrost@sipcnet.org.
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Minister and Educator Retreat
at Montreat Conference Center
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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 thespeaker for this great retreat. This is a fun event with rest, recreation and good food, plus thechance 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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Presbyterian College Mission Fair
October 28 & 29, 2012
PC is hosting its second Mission Fair and we would like for you to invite your congregations! The fair will feature presentations by Rev. Jen Haddox and Rev. Dr. John Azumah. Click here to download more information on the event.
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 Presbytery Office Closed
on Thursday, November 8th
There is an all-state presbyteries' staff meeting on Thursday, November 8th, in Columbia and our presbytery office will be closed this entire day. |
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Educational Offering on Pedophilia
for Clergy, Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors
October 12, 8:30am-1:00pm,
MUSC Baruch Auditorium, $20.00 registration fee
Deadline to register: October 9th
This is a great educational opportunity around a timely topic for ministers, chaplains, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Registration will fill up quickly.
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify the major fields and their parameters used to identify the range of human sexual behavior as normal to abnormal.
- Describe the intersections of sexual variation, exploration, abuse, and crime.
- Integrate the use of an effective strategy to identify indicators of when sexual behaviors warrant mental health intervention.
- Describe the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for pedophilia and its strengths and weaknesses.
- Describe theories of the etiology of pedophilia.
- Identify components of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment to include psychological and pharmacological interventions.
- Describe symptoms and psychiatric disorders commonly associated with child sexual abuse.
- Identify effective treatment options for children and youth who have been victims of sexual abuse.
- List three effective methods for screening personnel in youth-serving organizations.
- List three workplace safeguards that youth-serving organizations can implement to reduce the risk of sexual abuse.
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 Find Inspiration for the Christian Year
Visit the Worship website of the Office of Theology and Worship for a variety of resources that help pastors and congregations live more deeply into the Christian Year. As the end of this liturgical year approaches, find ideas and inspiration for All Saint's Day and Christ the King / Reign of Christ. |
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News About Cane Bay
New Church Development
The enclosed article about the new YMCA shows the excitement and potential for a new church in that area. Our property is very close to this and right now we are the only church with property inside the development.
Money is tight and our churches are struggling, BUT what an opportunity we have to grow the presbytery and the kingdom! Please prayerfully consider if this is the time to go forward with new church development in Charleston Atlantic Presbytery. As many of you know, Ben Gramling, the developer worships at Johns Island Presbyterian and has been VERY helpful working with Mike Fitze and the unit to get a new church going.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church to Host
Covered Dish Luncheon with Missionary Speaker
On October 2nd at 11:30 am, St. Andrew's is hosting a covered dish luncheon to which folks from the churches of the CAP are invited. We are hosting it on behalf of the Church & Society Unit. The guest speaker will be PC(USA) mission co-worker, Jo Ella Holman. She is the regional Liaison for the Caribbean Region. For more info on Jo Ella, click here.
Come and bring a covered dish on October 2nd! Everyone is invited! In order to make sure we have plenty of room, please email or call Spike Coleman if you are planning to attend. Phone: 766-4262. Email: saintandrews@knology.net. |
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PC(USA) Seminaries News:
Register for Leaders in the Connectional Church
Are you a seminarian or know one interested in learning more about leading in PC(USA)? Register for Leaders in the Connectional Church, January 7-11, 2013.
This January Term course will be facilitated by an experienced team comprised of the Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, the former Stated Clerk of the PC(USA) and visiting Professor of Ecumenical and Global Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty, Coordinator for Theological Education and Seminary Relations at the Presbyterian Center; and other denominational leaders in the six agencies of the General Assembly.
Please forward this information to anyone who would be interested in taking this course.
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Hands of Christ 2013
 Hands of Christ is already thinking ahead about the clothing and supply distribution for school children in 2013. If you have any school clothing that your children have outgrown - including khaki and navy blue pants, blue jeans, or shirts which can be worn to school please consider donating it to Hands of Christ. You can either bring the clothing to Westminster Presbyterian, or give it to the Hands of Christ representative at your Church, or call 766-8311 and tell the Secretary that you have a donation to make so a representative can call you. |
Peace Presbyterian Church
to Host Russian Missionary Speaker
Peace Presbyterian Church, on behalf of Peacemakers International, is excited to host Andrey Beskorovainiy of Russia from October 5-9th. He will be traveling with Al Smith a PCUSA missionary. Mr. Beskorovainiy is available to speak about the fascinating ministry to the Roma people in Russia. The Roma people are gypsies who are outcasts in Russian society. As such they are largely unreached with the Gospel of Christ. Mr. Beskorovainiy is available Saturday (10/6), Sunday evening (10/7) and Monday (10/8). Please contact Laura Ellis (tworock57@yahoo.com) or Will Dietrich (will.peacechurch174@gmail.com) to schedule a speaking engagement. |
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10-50 News From GA You Probably DIDN'T Read
 This year at General Assembly, commissioners were wearing buttons that read, "10-50". It was no secret code relating to amendments or overtures. It was a statement about giving and ministry. 10-50 means that every Presbyterian tithes to their church and then every church gives half to mission.
The current reality is every family MIGHT give as much as 1.8 percent and our churches MIGHT give 10 percent. The article with more information is in the October 1st issue of the Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
Imagine what OUR presbytery could do if our members and our churches not only wore these buttons but gave those percentages? Could we start new churches, bring life into our existing congregations, have a vital youth and college program supported by everyone, as well as keep current in our giving to synod and GA????
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Come to the Presbyterian
Association of Musicians Conference
 The Presbyterian Association of Musicians presents "A Look to the Future," the PAM Professionals Conference, February 7-9, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC. Don't miss this special event, which includes an organ recital by Princeton organist Erik Plutz, and workshops on Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal.
Read more about outstanding leadership for this event and register
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Presbyterian Pilgrimage Weekend
A time to find purpose for you faith
October 4-7, 2012
 Have you ever wanted to get away for a few days and have some fun times, some quality time, and have real time to feel the Holy Spirit work again in you? That is what you can have at Pilgrimage. It is a time to find new friends, have a good time fellowshipping with them and know that the Holy Spirit is right there with you. And there are surprises too!
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. Additionally, needs-based scholarships are available, on a limited basis.
Contact SC Presbyterian Outreach Chair Diane Dunham at (843)873-7404 (dwdunhan@sc.rr.com) or SC Presbyterian Pilgrimage Registrar J. C. Simmons at (843)871- 3944 (jsimmons14@sc.rr.com). |
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A Call for High School Youth:
Celebration at Camp St. Christopher
October 19-21, 2012
 CELEBRATION is a program adapted from the Pilgrimage model specifically designed for senior high age youth. It is an opportunity for these young people to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ during a two day retreat at Camp St. Christopher on beautiful Seabrook Island. Former attendees serve and guide the new ones during the weekend retreat. A select cadre of adults called Moms and Dads assure propriety. Churches have been transformed by the enthusiastic young people who had their eyes opened at CELEBRATION as they worked within their church families to act out their faith. God is working through CELEBRATION. The fruit is evident, and the future looks brilliant because of the pipeline of up and coming young leaders for Christ. If you have or know a 9th through 12th grader who is seeking encouragement, insight, and community in their faith journey, I invite you to promote our upcoming retreat October 19 - 21 to them and provide whatever help they need to decide to attend. If the soil of their heart is fertile and soft, or maybe even a little shallow and crusty, God can use this brief 2-day event to change them dramatically.
Participant and Staff Applications are available at http://sccelebration.weebly.com/. For more information, please contact Mike Allen, Celebration Coordinator (843-200-1899)
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Offered twice on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
Stephen McCutchan, after 38 years of pastoral ministry, has been devoting himself to finding ways and resources to support pastors and their ministries. Steve has produced several lectionary devotionals for pastors and two resource CDs and is the editor of the ToolBox, a resource for pastoral care available at pastoralcarenetwork.org
Some of what you will learn in this webinar:
- How stress impacts pastors' personal and professional lives
- How to access a practical resource for sessions to support their pastor(s)
- How to implement a team approach for your session
- How to form a support plan between the pastor(s) and the session in strengthening the church's ministry
Who should participate in this webinar?
All church members, ruling elders, personnel committees, pastors, committees on ministry and presbytery staff who want to improve the health of their congregations.
How about watching and participating as a group?
The webinar will be presented live twice on Tuesday, Oct. 2: 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) AND 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
for your convenience.
The webinar itself will be available for $29.95 for an individual or a group of up to 6. For groups of 7 or more, cost will be $5.00 per person. Alternatively, the DVDs will be available for $39.95.
Or if it doesn't fit your schedule, a recorded version of the webinar will be available for viewing at your convenience.
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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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Mark Your Calendars
for the Next Acts 16:5 Meeting
Stan Ott will return to our presbytery on Monday, October 29th at St. Andrews Church for a seminar on Generosity, and all churches in the presbytery are invited to attend. Information about the topic is listed below. In addition to our Acts16:5 churches, all teaching and ruling elders, stewardship chairs and others interested are invited to attend.
GROWING A GENEROUS CONGREGATION
Generosity is the outward expression of the grace-filled life and is a mark of the growing Christian. We live in a time in which people feel considerable anxiety concerning their money and the five ways to use it: spending it, saving it, giving it, paying debt with it and paying taxes with it.
Money touches us at the point of our sense of security as few other matters do. It's personal. Sometimes we face serious financial obligations. We all have a variety of opportunities to give. When a person understands the biblical framework for the management of their finances and adjusts their life accordingly, there is freedom within one's heart to respond or not to respond to new giving opportunities as our Lord leads.
We are all aware that there are two related considerations in growing a generous people:
the need of the giver to give as a personal expression of discipleship and the need of the congregation to receive in order to meet its financial obligations.
In this seminar we will explore:
- Four biblical guidelines for giving
- Steps to bring our giving house in order
- What motivates generosity
- Four kinds of stewardship campaigns
- The roles and responsibilities of the Stewardship Ministry Team
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 Topic: Human Trafficking
Speaker Available to Our Presbytery
Presbyterian Women's Global Exchange to India 2011 participant, Sherry Roberts, is available to speak to your congregation about her experiences in India, and more importantly, about human trafficking. If you would like members of your congregation to learn about this important topic, contact her at 843-442-6447. |
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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
- November 2-4, 2012 - SC Lay School, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
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Stay Connected
Presbytery
Calendar
October 2nd
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
COM Meeting
October 4th-6th
Presbyterian Pilgrimage
Upcoming
Presbytery Meeting
All meetings
begin at 9:00 am
at Summerville
Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC
Church
of the Week
Wallingford
Presbyterian Church
Charleston,
South Carolina
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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
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
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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