James Island Presbyterian Church
February 20, 2015
Greetings!

 

 We had an uplifting and thoughtful Ash Wednesday worship service on Wednesday, and we extend sincere thanks to all who helped with dinner and worship! This Sunday is the First Sunday of Lent. You can click here for a copy of Sunday's bulletin. Duncan Meadows will preach, and Cameron Smith will be our liturgist.

 

Other happenings this Sunday:  

  • Darkness to Light training is in the library, 9:45 - 10:45am. This is the first of two sessions; both sessions are required for certification. The second class will be on Sunday, March 1. To sign up, or for more information, contact Susan Norris by clicking here.
  • Membership Committee meets immediately following the 11:00am worship service. Contact elders Ann Carswell (email) or Chris Crane (email) for more information. 

 

Click here to see Sunday's bulletin.

 

Click here for a copy of our 2014 Annual Report.

Sanctuary HVAC update:  The new HVAC units have been ordered. The anticipated cost is approximately $33,000 and as of now, 24 generous members (lay and leadership) have pledged/given an additional $19,850 (range of gifts: $50 - $10,000). We thank you all very much! We also extend a hearty thank-you to our building staff, elders, & committee members who have been working to ensure a comfortable sanctuary for worship services!


Preaching schedule for February:
Feb 22  Duncan Meadows
March 1  Cameron Smith
March 8  Barry Van Deventer
March 15  Colin Kerr
March 22  Russ Blackwelder
March 29 Cameron Smith

 

Looking for a mini mission trip? Join members on various Monday evenings who deliver and share dinner with either the residents of Florence Crittenton Home or Citadel cadets participating in "The Journey" college ministry.

This Monday, February 23, you can meet us in the back parking lot of the church at 4:45 to travel downtown to the Florence Crittenton Home. Share dinner, visit, and perhaps play a few rounds of uno ... and share Christ's joy with the residents there.

On Monday, March 9, we'll go to the Citadel. We leave the back parking lot at 5:30 on those days.

For more information, click on any of these links:
You can also call the church office at 795-3111 or email office@jamesislandpc.org.

 
A WARM & FUZZY EVENT for women
Saturday, March 7
10:00am - 3:00pm

All women are invited to join us for a day focused
on self-care for the whole woman. Take a break from caring for all of the other people in your life and enjoy a peaceful setting on the water with good food, fellowship with other women, and some warm and fuzzy fun. Learn from our speakers Dr. Elisha Brownfield Clyburn, a Presbyterian elder and internal medicine physician, and Kelli Adams, instructor for Holy Yoga.
To sign up, contact Cheryl Stepka-Tracey by clicking here.
Attention College Students (and/or their parents): Our Congregational Care Committee would like your address at school. Please send your information to office@jamesislandpc.org. Thank you!
 
Remember Niger Coalition 
2014 Annual Report

The Remember Niger Coalition is a mission partner of JIPC and many of you sponsor students, projects, and missionaries with this program.
Click here to see the 2014 Annual Report and learn more about the coalition.

As Lent begins, so does Remember Niger's "40 in Forty" campaign to establish 40 new student sponsorships. Your support of $360/year ($30/month) can sponsor a student for a year at one of the 5 schools established by the coalition. You can click here for more information about this 40-day campaign.
 
Wednesday NIGHT LIVE... 
...AND ALL REGULAR Wednesday NIGHT ACTIVITIES 
continue THIS WEEK! 

 

 

wnlJoin us on Wednesday, February 25, as we continue the spring semester of Wednesday Night Live. If you can help with any of the dinner or programs, please click here to sign up.

        THIS WEEK'S MENU
         Penne with Lemon & Shrimp in Alfredo
         Steamed Zucchini, Homemade Banana Bread
         Salad Bar & Rolls

Even if you can't attend every week, you can always jump in with one of our adult studies or with youth  groups. Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) also continues this week, along with our youth music rehearsals.

Click here for a copy of the Spring Christian Education Brochure, which includes descriptions of our courses for WNL and for other CE offerings.

Click here to sign up for dinner. Regular wnl dinner prices apply: with reservations: $6/person, $3/child (3-18), $18 immediate family max; walk-ins: $7/person; $3/child; $20 immediate family max. If you do make a reservation and find you cannot keep it, please contact the church office as soon as possible to cancel.


 


 

The S.C. Lay School of Theology will be held April 17 - 19 at Presbyterian College.  The school has two tracks. The Lay Pastor (LP) Track is for ruling elders who would like to become eligible for lay preaching.  The Lay Enrichment (LE) Track is for any Presbyterian who wishes to learn more about theology, polity, Bible, Church History, etc.   Registration materials will be ready in March.  For more information or to get on the mailing list, contact Janis K. Blocker, registrar, at dajaview@lowcountry.com or janisblocker@gmail.com

. You can also ask Henry Meeuwse about his experience at the Lay School of Theology. You can email Henry by clicking here. 

 


James Island Presbyterian Church
1632 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-3111