James Island Presbyterian Church
March 20, 2015
Greetings!

 

Tomorrow is the 9th Walk for Water, an event to raise funds and awareness for one of our mission partners, Water Missions International. Click here to learn more about the organization and the walk. There is more information about JIPC's team below.

 

This Sunday, we welcome Russ Blackwelder, M.D., M.Div., as our guest minister. Reverend Cameron Smith will be our liturgist. As we observe the Fifth Sunday of Lent, we will also be participating in the baptism of Piper Grace Fitzgerald, daughter of Matt & Kayla Fitzgerald. Later on Sunday, we will celebrate the life of long-time JIPC member Lyndal Ragon, who died Thursday, March 12. Her memorial service will be at 1:00pm in our sanctuary, with a reception following in Fellowship Hall.  

 

Also on Sunday afternoon, we are honored to host the Charleston Music Teachers' Association Honors Recital. Several students of our church and congregation and will be recognized, including Linnea Ransford, Mary Kathryn Huddleston, Charlotte Downs, and Lane Copeland. The recital begins at 3:00pm, and all are invited.

 

We continue the session of Inquirer Classes, sometimes referred to as New Member Classes. The series of 4 classes is for our visitors and guests wishing to know more about James Island Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to join may do so during worship on March 29. For more information, contact one of our membership elders: Chris Crane or Ann Carswell. If you were unable to attend the first class but are still interested,  please contact Ann or Chris, or just show up Sunday morning. Make-up sessions may be an option. 

 

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, 26 generous members (lay and leadership) have pledged/given an additional $20,550 (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 & Easter:
March 22  Russ Blackwelder
March 29 Cameron Smith
April 2 Cameron Smith
April 5 Cameron Smith



 



 

Holy Grounds Joey
 
Wednesday NIGHT LIVE... 
...KICKS OFF SPRING MISSION PROJECT 2015
hABITAT FOR HUMANITY

jOIN US wEDNESDAY, mARCH 25, FOR GRILLED HAMBURGERS & HOTDOGS.
tHIS YEAR'S JIPC HABITAT FAMILY, THE gATHERS, WILL BE HERE
hARBOR VIEW PRESBYTERIAN'S PRAISE TEAM WILL ALSO BE HERE TO PROVIDE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Regular wnl prices apply:
with reservations:
$6/adult, $3/child (ages 3 -18), $18 immediate family max

Walk-ins:
$7/adult, $3/child (ages 3 -18), $20 immediate family max


 

 

   



 
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!
 
 

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. 

 


 

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.
 

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

 

 

 

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

843-795-3111