Hot Topics, July 11, 2016

125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229803.788.3589


July Mission of the Month - Thornwell Home & the Building Families Program


Founded as a Presbyterian ministry in 1875, Thornwell Home for Children is a joyful Christian community, offering hope and wholeness to children and families. Its goals are to provide loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected children, to offer an opportunity for healing by providing proper healthcare and mental health counseling for every Thornwell child, and to offer Thornwell's children hope for a successful future by providing educational support and teaching self-advocacy.


THIS SUNDAY, July 17th, is Thornwell Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Elliot Smith will preach at both worship services and will speak during the Sunday school hour to help us better understand the mission of Thornwell and its impact in the lives of children and families.



In addition to supporting Thornwell Home, Spring Valley Presbyterian Church is the first Midlands area host to Thornwell's Building Families Program. This joint ministry began in 2013.



Thornwell's Building Families Program is a community-based, intensive in-home program designed to address the needs of families in crisis. The Program provides services that build upon the existing strengths of families in order to reduce the stressors interfering with healthy family functioning.


The goal of Building Families is to stabilize families and help family members grow together. The Building Families Program equips families with the skills necessary to ensure safety of the children, reduce or eliminate the need for out-of-home placement of the children, and keep families together.


Building Families creates impactful change and emotional strength in families by using researched and proven treatment methods in a personalized way. Parents learn how to set age-appropriate boundaries and maintain discipline without anger or violence. Thornwell Family Specialists use positive reinforcement, modeling, role playing, and other methods to teach lasting, concrete parenting and communication skills. Our Family Specialist, Elizabeth Ogorek, has assisted 12 families in two years and currently has three open cases and four in the referral process. The success of the program is best exemplified by one mother who has volunteered to be included in Thornwell's promotional videos and regularly tells others about the program and encourages them to participate. Elizabeth will share more about this family on Thornwell Sunday.


SVPC supports Building Families in many ways. One family participated in VBS this year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. When needs arise, whether they are in-kind donations or volunteer time, they are posted in your bulletin, Hot Topics, and updated on the website under the Building Families tab. Our congregation has always responded generously to these needs. If you have any questions or ideas to help build the program or assist families please feel free to contact Elizabeth at the church or by email.


DONATIONS NEEDED BY JULY 19TH for the Migrant Ministry Dinner. Items in need are: toothpaste/toothbrush, mouthwash, deodorant, shampoo, soap, lotion, men's/women's socks, etc. We had quite an outpouring from our congregation of these items last year and every item was picked up that night. Please leave in labeled laundry baskets located in the Atrium or Potts Hall.

PRAYER LIST - 
Request or remove a listing at here
or submit a prayer card at any of our services. To keep the Prayer List current, we remove non-member names after four weeks unless otherwise requested.
 
Members: Lollie Eykyn, Karen Roof, Marie Thomas, Bill Cotty, Gary Digby, June Licata, Lib Perry, Nelson Lacy, Cecil Barnes, Bill Dunbar, Ray Love, Eleanor Porter, Gregg Spillane, Bob Besley.
 
Members Serving in the Military: Zach Paukert
 
Non-Members: Lilly Michael (J'Aimee Mechling's cousin), David Lowry (Becky Coulter's cousin), Jerry McGee (Becky Coulter's uncle), Jerry Christian (former SVPC member), Amelia Berry (Doug & Linda Jones' Aunt), Anastasia Chernoff (June Licata's friend), Sam Elkins (June Licata's friend), Sara McClam (former member), Neva Fickling (Janet Hinson's sister-in-law), Pamela Lackey (Laura Griese's friend), Sol Kline (Pat & Ann Canary's neighbor), Fred Sheheen Family (friends of Eleanor Porter), Debbie Anderson (Jamie Gordon's friend), Ardis Dalrymple (Joyce Reid's mother), Laura Spedaliere (Sandra Moscato's sister), Susan Barnes (Edward Rutledge's friend), Wayne Achuff (Carolyn Duff's father), Kathy Achuff (Carolyn Duff's sister), Michael Evans, Margaret Meynardie (Bill Meynardie's mother), Karen Raymond (Jack & Kim Wattleworth's daughter), Tessie Smith (Patsy Montgomery's family friend), Marie Partain (Kristie Haltiwanger's sister), Sylvia Stone (Chris Stone's mother), Staci Wienecke, Joyce Warr (Dick & Mike Tolson's sister), Mary O'Mara (Dan O'Mara's mother).


The Belize Mission Team left on Saturday, July 9th for their journey. Click the photo for details of their trip and for blog updates.
Volunteer Teachers Needed for Summer Sunday School
We are looking for volunteers to teach the Preschool Summer Sunday School Class. Curriculum and instructions will be provided, we just need two adults per Sunday willing to teach the children at 9:30. There are two dates remaining that need to be filled.

Please sign up here or email Kevin to sign up for July 31 and/or August 14.



Having volunteers for this class will allow the preschool children to remain in their regular classroom for the summer. Thank you!

Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch meets on Monday, July 18th, 11:30am at Pontiac House of Pizza on Two Notch Rd. for fun, fellowship and a great meal. Contact Dody Imhoff at 699-0774 with any questions.


SVPC Donation Closet
We are currently taking food and clothing donations in the SVPC Donation Closet located in the Atrium. Donations are delivered to local organizations that assist those in need. 


Thank you for your continued support and helping those in our community.
Montreat Family Retreat

Friday - Sunday, October 14-16, 2016
Set Your Feet Upon a Rock.
A chill in the air, color in the trees and church family all around. This gathering is for all ages, families, singles and couples! Montreat is the Presbyterian Conference Center located approximately 17 miles east of Asheville, NC and just north of Black Mountain, NC. This is a wonderful time to meet friends, new and "renewed".
    
The backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains is perfect place for family fun, morning hikes, sipping coffee on the porch or moments of personal reflection. The hours are unstructured to allow everyone to pursue their interests. Saturday morning kicks off with a hike for all ages. If you prefer a more level path, there are miles of trails and beautiful sights within the 4000 acres of the Montreat facility. Arrive when you can on Friday afternoon or evening. Activities throughout the day on Saturday include playgrounds, streams to follow, cards and other games, shopping and just being together.


Finance Corner
Our surplus is due to better-than-expected contributions. Thank you for your generous giving. Also, we are below budget in our ministry expenses. Thanks to session members and committee chairs for staying within our budget. 



Now you can give from your smartphone or computer! Simply go to our website and click GIVING under the SERVE tab for more info. Or click the icon on the left to get started immediately.
It's a BOY!
Congratulations to parents Richard & Alison Caviness Gibson, & grandparents Tom & Jo Ann Caviness, on the birth of Andrew Hughes Gibson, on July 4th at 3:18pm, weighing 8 lbs., 7 oz. & measuring 21" long.

Sistercare
The most recent request for donations are: cell phones (any condition), trash bags-XL, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper products (plates, toilet paper, etc), lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap/bodywash, floss, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, furniture, vehicles. Please donate to white Missions laundry baskets in Atrium & label Sistercare.
Book Club
Book Club meets Sunday, July 24th at Linda Jones' home at 15 Charley Horse Rd. (off of Polo Road). Call Linda at 788-7350 if you need directions. We will be discussing "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi.
All are welcome.

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Flower Calendar
Place a dedication in the bulletin and honor a loved one by signing up on the flower calendar in the Atrium or by emailing Sandra.


If you mail in your order, please write whether your dedication is in honor of or in memory of and send $52 per arrangement with "flowers on [date]" in the memo line of your check by the Wednesday prior to the service.
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