Sunday, August 7
Worship 8:30 & 11:00am
Reverend Cameron Smith, Pastor
Reverend Sam Martin, liturgist
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Communion will be served at both worship services today. Elders are honored to serve those of you who can't go forward - simply indicate to an usher that you would like this, and the usher will notify an elder. We have a gluten-free station at the chancel for our worshipers preferring this option.
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August 5, 2016
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength," Philippians 4:13
The "dog days" of summer are upon us. The Greek origin of the concept is more about a star than the four-legged animals we associate them with. The concept is at least as old as Homer's Iliad. The heat is so prolonged and intense that dogs are content to simply lie around, panting. Returning home on Monday I found our cat Zeus, lying in the shade, in the corner of our front porch and you guessed it-panting from the heat.
It's hard to believe summer is nearing an end and almost overwhelming to think the heat of "dog days" marks its end. Our bodies and minds are fatigued from the varied and frenzied activities of the times. Paul understood we are body, mind, and soul. We may not even think of spiritual fatigue as being associated with the dog days of summer. But it's true. We may grow fatigued spiritually as well.
In Philippians, Chapter four and verse 13, Paul reminds us from where, and in whom, our spiritual strength is acquired. Interestingly enough, the admission of needing help precedes our receiving it. Writing from prison, Paul drew energy from his understanding that even in difficult times rejoicing in the Lord brought strength. A strength from the Lord though beyond him yet being available to him. The end result? His weakness transformed into an opportunity for the strength of God to work through him.
How about you? The "dog days" of summer got you tired and over whelmed? May I encourage each of us to admit we need help? God's help. Admitting we need it is the first step to receiving it. Oh, and like Paul.... may I encourage us to continue our celebrating the disciplines of the Christian faith? Remember the disciplines don't replace God. They work as vehicles positioning us in those places through which God works.
Be safe in the heat, and strong in your weakness. Your weakness being admitting you need help and being open to God's providing it. Like Paul, we will proclaim, "I've been without enough, I've been overwhelmed with too much, but through it all I've learned-I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." See you in worship! Much grace and peace, |
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 (Duncan@jamesislandpc.org, 843-795-3111, ext 210) to see if there are spaces available.
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1st Baptist Church James Island cordially invites all adults...
'A Weekend of Celebration' The Singles Ministry of 1st Baptist Church (Camp Road, James Island) is hosting a Celebration Weekend for all adults, August 12 -14. There are services and events all weekend, culminating in a brunch for Singles only on Sunday after worship. See the flyer and letter linked below for full information and contact info. Click here for full information |
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!
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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!
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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! |
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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 |
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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:
- 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.
- Check to be sure that your contact information is correct and that you have a photo on file.
- Email cameron@jamesislandpc.org 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.
- 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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