July 29, 2016
Sunday, July 31
Worship 8:30 & 11:00am

Reverend Sam F. Martin, Pastor  
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Henry Meeuwse, liturgist 
Scripture references: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11  
 

Inquirers' Class concludes in the Library during Sunday School. Participants so wishing will join our church during Sunday's 8:30am worship service.

Immediately following the 11am worship service, our youth will gather in the cafe for lunch before heading out for PAINTBALL. Youth will return in time for the Hands of Christ Concert at 5pm.

HANDS OF CHRIST CONCERT, 5pm 
Congregational Dinner: Spaghetti, salad, bread, & dessert. Immediately following the concert. We have invited our friends from our sister churches and the Presbytery to join us. We hope you'll be there too! Participating choir members - free! All others - $5 donation suggested.

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Inquirers' Class concludes this Sunday, July 31

Our Inquirers' Class is for those who've been visiting our church and are interested in becoming a member or just learning more about us. It runs for 4 Sundays, during our Sunday School time, beginning at 10am. You'll meet our staff, learn our history and what we believe, and hear about the many opportunities for ministry here at JIPC. Those wishing to join as members may do so on the fourth Sunday, July 31. Our next session of classes will be in the fall. If you'd like to participate, or just want more information, please contact our church office by calling 843-795-3111 or clicking here
 

General Assembly Recap

You may have seen that the PC(USA) General Assembly met in June for its biannual meeting and that JIPC Clerk of Session was one of the delegates. Click here to read an overview of this year's General Assembly. There will also be a workshop on the GA at the STEPS conference in August.

General Assembly Recap
Youth in July (with hints of August)


 
BIG YOUTH DAY: PAINTBALL, July 31
Youth in rising 6th-12th grade are invited to join in our fellowship event on Sunday, July 31. We will meet after the 11:00 am service for lunch, games and a devotional, and will then take the bus up to Charleston Paintball for an afternoon of friendly competition. We will return to the
church by 5:00 pm, in time for the Hands of Christ concert and dinner with the congregation at 6:00 pm. Cost is $15, RSVP with Duncan to sign up. Make sure to RSVP to the church office as well if you are staying for dinner. Friends are welcome!
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CAMP SUNSHINE, 9:30-noon, August 1 (final day for this summer!). Details below. 

DO.LOVE.SERVE.: August 8-10
This Presbytery-wide mission experience, for youth in rising 9th-12th grade, will be hosted at JIPC this year. From August 8-10, we will spend time in mission and service to the Charleston area community, with beach clean-up to Water Mission International and everything in-between. All-inclusive cost is $25 for all three days, or $5 for Tuesday only. This is an over-night event, so please plan on staying at the church for all three days. If you missed the registration deadline of July 29, please contact Duncan Meadows ([email protected], 843-795-3111, ext 210) to see if there are spaces available.
 
Contact Duncan Meadows here to sign up or get more information.
Prayer Breakfast  
for the
Charleston Illumination Project
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Thursday, August 18, 9:00am
 

Late in 2015, the City of Charleston began a project to further strengthen relationships between Charleston citizens and police by respecting the importance of Public Safety and Individual Rights.  The Charleston Illumination Project held dozens of small-group Listening Sessions throughout the City of Charleston.  Over 650 people participated, representing the wide diversity of Charleston's citizens. These sessions revealed the hopes and concerns of the community's and produced actions plans to build open and long-lasting relationships between the police and the citizens they serve. In addition, the Illumination Project hosts monthly prayer gatherings for the community as we seek God's blessing upon our work to bring healing and hope to our community. The next prayer gathering for the Illumination Project will be August 18 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian at 9:00 am. Everyone from the community is encouraged to attend!
All Are Welcome!
  
Camp Sonshine!
One Monday left: August 1
9:30am-12:00pm. All elementary school children are invited to join us in the gym for a great time learning about God, playing games, and making fun crafts & snacks.  Moms are welcome to join our Ladies' Bible Study while the kids are playing. The Bible Study meets at 10:30 in the choir room.  Nursery is provided for preschoolers & infants.
STEPS 2016
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church
August 27

STEPS is an annual leadership event held by Charleston Atlantic Presbytery for church members, elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers, youth advisors, clerks of session, musicians, pastors, and Christian educators.  The day includes worship, three workshop sessions, lunch, a bookstore, and great fellowship!  The workshop offerings are diverse - there really is something for everyone!

5th ANNUAL JOY EVENT
Saturday, September 17 

SAVE THE DATE!
Ladies, mark your calendars!  The James Island Presbyterian Church's Fifth Annual JOY Event will be Saturday, September 17, 2016.  We can't wait to see you there!


JIPC Youth present...

In lieu of the youth's annual hunger strike, our youth will be helping host the first annual School Spirit 5K Run/Walk for Niger on October 1st at 9:00am at JI County Park. This fundraiser 5K will benefit the Remember Niger Coalition's mission to provide quality educational opportunities in Niger by constructing a school in Niger!
The youth would like to encourage all church and community members to join in this family-friendly event. Registration is $25 and children 3 and under are free. Register online today at www.runforniger.org. Contact Allison Hubbard here to learn more ways to get involved.

School Spirit Run for Niger


It's Here!
JIPC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY UPDATED

We hope you received your email with a link to the updated directory.  If you did not, please contact the church office.   
Did you know that we have a secure online pictorial directory for members of JIPC? Did you know that there's an app so that you can  view it all on your smart phone or tablet? We do, and it is a great resource to help us stay connected as a church body. Please follow these easy steps to help us out:
  1. Visit the directory by installing the "Instant Church Directory" app on your smart phone or tablet or by visiting www.instantchurchdirectory.com. Use the email that the church has on file for you to log in. You will be issued a password to gain access.
  2. Check to be sure that your contact information is correct and that you have a photo on file.
  3. Email [email protected] with any changes or with a new photo.While they won't be in the print directory we just distributed, they'll be in the online directory.
  4. If you do not have access to a computer, contact the church office so that we can check your information and mail you a printed copy of the directory.
Instant Church Directory
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