James Island Presbyterian Church
February 27, 2015
Greetings!

 

This Sunday, March 1, will be our second Sunday of Lent. Throughout Lent, we are using Micah 6:8 as a framework to consider what it means to do that which God has declared good: doing justice, loving kindness and mercy, and walking humbly with our God. During worship on Sunday, we will continue our study as we look at Jesus' clarification of what it means to be a disciple: denying ourselves, taking up our crosses, and following Him.

 

As I reflect on these two concise teachings from God on what it means to be faithful, I realize that walking humbly with God as a follower of Christ will mean nothing less than total transformation and it will take nothing less than a lifetime to accomplish. During Lent, we make special efforts to focus our hearts and minds on new ways to be faithful to God as we prepare our hearts for Easter. These efforts help us to grow closer to God as we lay aside that which weighs us down and take up new practices that draw us near. However, the journey does not end on Easter Sunday. Instead, it is there that we pause to marvel at God's amazing gift of resurrection and continue on our walk with Him.

 

I hope you will join us this Sunday for worship as we gather around the Lord's Table to remember where our Lenten journey is headed and consider how we might follow Christ together. Taking time to gather for worship is a crucial step as we walk humbly with God together.

 

In Christ,

 

Also on Sunday, we are honored to welcome the Singers & Ringers of Presbyterian College. The PC Choir will be helping to lead our worship, beginning with an extended pre-service that will begin approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start of worship.

 

 

 

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, 25 generous members (lay and leadership) have pledged/given an additional $20,350 (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 March:
March 1  Cameron Smith
March 8  Carolyn Heyward
March 15  Colin Kerr
March 22  Russ Blackwelder
March 29 Cameron Smith

 

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, March 4, 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
         Paisano's Pizza
        Salad Bar & Brownies

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.


 

 

Summer Camp @ Bethelwoods...

Would your child like to go to Bethelwoods with friends this summer?  We are trying to coordinate a week for children from JIPC to attend summer camp together at Bethelwoods, our presbytery's camp in York, SC. If you would like to help choose a week, please contact Cameron Smith, cameron@jamesislandpc.org. 

 


 

Presbyterian Pilgrimage: April 9-12, 2015

 

 
Are you seeking an opportunity to get away, ponder your life of faith, and to reconnect or renew your relationship with God?

How about a chance to experience an abundance of God's grace and unconditional love while enjoying a beautiful setting? If any of these ideas resonate with you - You are invited!

The next Presbyterian Pilgrimage is April 9-12 at Camp St. Christopher. For more information go to http://www.scpresbyterianpilgrimage.org/home or Fred Feil at chair@scpresbyterianpilgrimage.org or 843-364-0231

 

 

 

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