Dear JIPC Family,
Transition. A change from one state to another. Perhaps the early risers among us have noticed a marked change in the early morning air of late. I wouldn't say cool just yet. Just markedly different. A signal from nature that we are in transition. Summer will pass, giving birth to a brand new season.
In general revelation, the Psalmist declares "the heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." It is a beautiful thought to know God is in control. Control of nature. Control of creation. Control of our transitions.
This is the first "non-summer summer" I remember in a long time. It just never really felt like summer. Except for the heat. Nonetheless transition is under way. Night is arriving sooner. Eventually-the air will become cooler and unmistakably we will enter the season of autumn.
Transitions and seasons are basic to our lives of faith. The only constant is change. It's part of the rhythm of the spiritual life. Realities return to a more familiar normal. School is back in session. Daily activities take on a more easily planned and predictable place. So, too, our worship.
Fall has a melancholy feel for me. Summer is going to sleep. "Freddie the Leaf" reminds us of our mortality and invites us to reflect on what has been and what we will be about in the days ahead. Shortly, we will move into a more deliberate focus in the life of our community of faith. Stewardship is not a program in the fall, but more honestly a way of life. Time, Talents, and Treasures, of which money is a part, will serve as invitations for each of us to consider God's graciousness towards us. We will give witness that we cannot out-give God. God desires to bless us with good things that we might in turn be a blessing to others both within and outside the walls of our beloved community of faith. Autumn serves as a reminder that nature, and we, are in transition. Growing in grace. Maturing in wisdom. Becoming more and more Christ-like. Our faith reminds us that God is in control-even of our spiritual seasons and transitions.
I invite each of us to mark the changing season with a renewal of our prayer lives. Reflect on the portion of the year which has passed while prayerfully looking forward, with great anticipation, to all that God will be about through our individual and corporate lives together. God is with us as we transition- "change from one state to another."
See you in worship, small groups, and in and around our community.
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Sunday, September 4
Worship 8:30 & 11:00am
Reverend Sam Martin, Pastor
Reverend Cameron Smith, liturgist
Scripture references: Luke 14:25, 31-35; Philemon 1:1-21
Click Here to see Sunday's full bulletin (including insert)
Click Here to see just the insert with weekly calendar & announcements Click Hereto see our September Calendar Click Here to see our Youth Calendar & News (updated - check it out!)
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Adult Sunday School, Sunday, September 4
Our own Marilyn Muckenfuss was chosen by Charleston Atlantic Presbytery to serve as a commissioner to the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Portland this past summer. Marilyn will share reflections from her experience as a voting member of our denomination's highest governing body during Sunday School this week, September 4th at 10 a.m. All adults are encouraged to attend.
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Regular Wednesday Night Schedule begins this week
5:00pm Youth (Mid & Senior High) Choir, sanctuary 5:30pm Youth Handbells, sanctuary Children's Choir, Choir Room Cherub Choir, Narthex 5:30 - 6:15pm Dinner served in Fellowship Hall (gymnasium)
6:00pm Women's Bible Study, Education Building
6:30pm Adult Class, Fellowship Hall
PYC - around campus (see Duncan@jamesislandpc.org)
7:30pm Chancel choir
JAMES ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN:
UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST; DISCERNING OUR FUTURE
We will begin our fall Wednesday Night Live adult education series this week at 6:30pm in the gym. Everyone is welcome! This week, we will focus on a general survey of how the Presbyterian Church (USA) came to be and learn specific information about the history of our presbytery. If you are unable to attend Wednesday night, the presentation will be repeated on Sunday, September 11th at 10am in the gym.
Be sure to sign up for dinner!
This week's menu: Country Captain: Chicken cooked with tomatoes in a creamy curry sauce, Wild Rice, Green Beans, Salad & Brownies
Regular WNL prices apply:
Without reservations:
************************* Click here to read our full Christian Education catalog for this fall.
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5th ANNUAL JOY EVENT
Saturday, September 17
Calling all women!
It's time to make your reservation for our annual JOY Event! Join us for a day-long time of fellowship, renewal, respite, and of course, JOY! Click here to make your reservation or call the church office @ 843-795-3111, x. 200. Tickets are $20. You can click here to buy your ticket via PayPal (choose JOY Event), or you can pay at the church. |
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
The Book of James, led by Beth Moore
begins September 7, 2016
Back by popular demand, we will take another look at this study of James. Last studied here in 2012, we all agree that God has something new to teach in every season of life. Those who participated in this study before are welcome to use their original book or buy a new one. And of course, we will be placing an order for first-time students. The class format will be a video presentation one week followed by member & book study the next week.
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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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Trident Technical College
Free Application Day
Saturday, September 10
10am - 2pm
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