October 2018 Happenings - lorisfpc.com

Office Notes To contact us:

Pastor

Reverend Dr. Timothy Osment Tel. (W) (843) 756-1629

(H) (843) 716-0346

(M) (843) 877-1217

First Presbyterian Church 5435 Main Street/PO Box 425

Loris, SC 29569

Phone: (843) 756-1629

Fax: (843) 756-2836

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.lorisfpc.com

Youth Director

Mr. Ron Barron

[email protected]

Clerk of Session:

Mrs. Bobbie Ingle

Treasurer:

Mrs. Jennifer Anderson

[email protected]

Every Week Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 am (Nursery Available During Worship Service) Adult Choir Practice - 5:00 pm Sundays Sunday Night Bible Study -6:00pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 10:00 am Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal –6:00pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study - 6:45 pm Thursday Prayer Group - 10:00 am

Monthly Meetings Stated Session Meeting 2nd Sunday, 7:30 am Silver Lining Group 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 am Presbyterian Men 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm

The Newsletter The Newsletter is a monthly publication keeping you informed of all the news and activities at Loris First Presbyterian Church. Stories and calendar items are welcome.

October 2018 Happenings

First Presbyterian Church

5435 Main Street

MAILING ADDRESS :

PO Box 425

Loris, SC 29569

5435 Main Street Post Office Box 425 Loris, South Carolina 29569

“Building on Faith”

FROM THE PASTOR’ S DESK

October 2018 Happenings First Presbyterian Church Loris, SC

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

(Psalm 46: 1-3 NIV). I had thoughts of writing something deep and spiritual, but I was reminded of a song by the group Casting Crowns. Praise You in This Storm was originally written about a young girl’s battle with cancer. While it was very meaningful in that regard the song also speaks to many different kinds of storms. I will let the lyrics speak for themselves and to each of us.

I was sure by now, God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away,

stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say, Amen and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper

through the rain, "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands

And praise the God who gives and takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands For You are who You are no matter where I am And every tear I've cried You hold

in Your hand You never left my side and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind

You heard my cry, You raised me up again But my strength is almost gone

How can I carry on if I can't find You

As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper through the rain,

"I'm with you"

And as You mercy falls I raise my hands And praise the God who gives and takes away


in Your hand You never left my side and though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm

I lift my eyes unto the hills Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord The Maker of Heaven and Earth

I lift my eyes unto the hills

Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord

The Maker of Heaven and Earth


in Your hand You never left my side and though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm Let us pray for one another as our community struggles with the aftermath of Hurricane Flor-ence and all the other storms we face.

Pastor Tim

First Presbyterian Church Happenings - October 2018

What did you do over Fall/Hurricane Break? These kids were very busy:

• Cleaned yards & debris at several homes

• Delivered and Served Dinner at the Loris Public Safety Building

• Prepared Dinner for the workers and evac-uees at the Loris Elementary Shelter

• Unloaded and Boxed Supplies to give to the community

We are so proud of the Youth at LFPC!

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The Stated Session meeting for October will be Sunday, October 14th at 7:30 am.

The Silver Lining Group will be holding their regular monthly meeting on October 15th at 11:30 am at Golden Corral in North Myrtle Beach.

Remember to support the Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. The first Sunday of each month is our day to focus on collections for the Food Pantry.

Children’s Church is available for children K-3rd grade every Sunday after the Children’s Sermon.

Please keep Pastor Tim updated on joys and prayer concerns.

There is a new Women’s Community Bible Study available on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am -11:30 am. For more information, please contact Ginny Stanley at [email protected]. Flyers are available in the lobby.

Please pray for the Family Life Center Committee as they commit their time and talents to this project.

The church office will be closed on Monday, October 8th in observance of Columbus Day.

Happy Fall!

Please remember in your prayers: Members: Nancy Barton, Mary Brogdon, Dr. Jim Craigie, Bridgett Fowler, Patrick Fowler, Hilda Fowler, Suzanne Gore, Charles Grainger, John Har-relson, Ruth Ann Jones, Bill Josephs, Libby Kyzer, Carl Long, Betty Nain, Frances Nain, Maud O’Neill, Raegan Powell, Emeline Rankin, Holly Rankin, Jo Marie Rankin, Pam Richard, Jim Roberts, Lisa Shrop-shire, Phil Shropshire, Lloyd Soles, Frances Tanner, Joyce Wilhelm Members in assisted living: Marinell Allsbrook, Marion Hardee, Arnie and Mar-lene Gaspersohn Family & Friends: Jennifer and Jake Allen, Eric Azor, Larry Batton, Edie & Martin Beford, Donna Blevins, Mark Boyd, Wendy Boyd, David Buffkin, Mary Jo Burle, Louise Canady, Debbie Carroll, Nellie Carter, Aaron Chesson, Jean Cox, Sam Cox, Betty Crowe, Faye Daniels, Tracy Davis, Mary Derr, Jim and Shelby Dickson, Rudolf Dorman, Christel Du-rant, Chris Dunning, Christina Edney, Alana Ford, Harvey Fowler, Betty Galea, Michael Garrett, Bertie Gause, Jordan Gause, Rose Gause, Jennifer Gimber, John and Pat Gimber, Clifford and Hilda Gore, Logan Gore, Annie Graham, Jeremy Graham, Ted and Joan-na Greer, W.J. Hardee, Buddy Hardwick, Martha Hardwick, Victoria Harrelson, Shirley Harris, Judson Hendrick, Charles Holmes, Levi Holmes, Jean How-ard, Kristi Hucks, Jessica Hughes, Hester and Ed James, Billie Johnson, Frankie Brittany Jones, Camer-on Jones, Emelie Josephs, Crickett Kesler, Patricia Ketchie, Cheryl Lara, Agnes Lee, Greg Lee, Debra Little, Tommy Long, Bruce Major, Hilda McDow-ell, Billy and Darlene McDuffie, Renee McKinney, Joan McMakin, Patrick Milligan, Doris Mills, Steve Mincey, Kathleen Moore, Debbie Morris, Amy Mul-vaney, Patrick Myers, Jimmy Neally, Henry Nichols, Evelyn Osment, Jack Patrick, Robert Pike, Jack Por-ter, Kenneth Porter, Ervin Powell, Robert Praete, Donald Rabon, Joe Ray, Tori Rebochak, Stanley Red-dick, Roger Richard, Clyde Richardson, Maggie Roth, Ginger Scott, Brenda Sharp, Ann Shropshire, Michael Smith, Rob Smith, Earl J. Spivey, Mae Stu-art, Hilda Suggs, Slade Taylor, Keith Tedder, Chad Thompkins, Billy Thompson, Harold Thompson, Greg Tyler, Mildred VanKannel, Darryl Vaught, Feli-cia Walker, Wanda Ward, Paul Waters, Jeremy Weaver, Melissa White, Ann Wirt, Ed Wooten, Jen-nifer Yates


The Bible should be at the center of everything we do as a church. Bible Study is, therefore, an integral part of our lives as disciples. In order to make our small group Bible Studies more available we have several sessions, as listed below. Each of our Bible Study groups is different. Please consider attending one of these sessions on a regular basis or let Pastor Tim know if there is another time that would work better for you.

Current Bible Study Sessions Sunday - 6:00 PM The Life of Paul

Wednesday - 10:00 AM (Luke) Wednesday - 6:30 PM (Revelation)

Youth Group Bible Study Session

Sunday - 6:00 pm (Exodus)

Tentative Upward Soccer Schedule Practices begin the week of October 1st

October 13th- Game 1

October 18th - Game 2

October 27th- Game 3

November 3rd - Game 4

November 10th - Game 5

November 17th - Game 6/Season Celebration


Labor Day Service Project! Our youth are awesome!

Bible Study: Sunday Nights @ 6pm Middle & High School

Every Tuesday, at 7:15am

High School Youth group Breakfast and Devotions at Bojangle’s

Saturday, October 6th - 4:00 pm

Pumpkin Patch Delivery

Sunday, October 7th Youth Worship Service

Wednesday, October 10th

MS/HS Pumpkin Patch Elem Kids-Christmas Play





Wednesday, October 31st

No Youth Group

Greetings to all! It goes without saying that September was quite a month! But in the midst of the devastation and de-struction from the hurricane and flooding, we here at LFPC, especially our youth, showed what it means to be the Light of Christ. In such a dark time for our town and our community, God worked through us, and in us, as we met the needs of those who needed it most. Words cannot adequately ex-press how proud I am of our youth and the hard work and dedication they showed during these diffi-cult times. Yard clean ups, feeding the evacuees, food and supply distribution, helping flood victims in their time of need - our youth did it all! We are blessed with an amazing group of young people! And as we continue to serve our community, we also look forward to a new month with new oppor-tunities and new excitement for our youth. Our pumpkin patch fundraiser will be up and running soon as we begin working towards next summer's mission trip and summer camp. And we also look forward to Christmas Play practice for our elemen-tary youth., which will begin this month as well. As you can see, no matter the circumstances, it's al-ways a great time to be a youth at LFPC! Thank you for your continued support of our youth! RB

“In the same way, let you light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

USHERS

Oct, 7th Dewitt Elliott & Rick Richard Oct. 14th Jeb Flesch & Freddie Moore

Oct. 21st Trey Josephs & Elton Boyd

Oct. 28th Christian Anderson & Tommy Brogdon

October 7th - Martha Smith October 14th - Kim Barron October 21st - Paula Parnell October 28th - Ruth Ann Jones

OCTOBER SOUND ROOM

Volunteers Needed Training is available

Please contact Steve Westlund or Christian Anderson

October Nursery Volunteers Oct. 7th - Cindy Hardwick Oct. 14th Jennifer Anderson Oct. 21st - Rodney & Renee Soles Oct. 28th - Jim & Jane Roberts


Sunday School Teachers Needed

to help with: Middle School Youth

Mixed Adults Sunday School Class

Lower Elementary Kids

Nursery

We are still accepting contributions toward the refurbishment of the grand piano for the sanctuary.

Designate “piano” in the memo line of your donation.


Columbus Day in the

United States

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that com-memorates the landing of Christopher Co-lumbus in the Americas in 1492, and Co-lumbus Day 2018 occurs on Monday, Oc-tober 8. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century, but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday

is a way of both honoring Columbus ’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage.

“No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Savior, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service. The working out of all things has been assigned to each person by our Lord, but it all happens according to His sovereign will, even though He gives advice. He lacks nothing that is in the power of men to give Him. Oh, what a gracious Lord, who desires that people should perform for Him those things for which He holds Himself responsible! Day and night, moment by moment, everyone should express their most devoted gratitude to Him.” - Christopher Columbus

October 21, 2018

Covered Dish Dinner Immediately after Service


LFPC Pumpkin Patch

Opening October 8th

Weekdays

11:30 am –7:30 pm

Saturdays

9:00 am—7:30 pm

Closed on Sunday

Welcome Louisa & Aiym Louisa & Aiym (pronounced I am) are here through the US State

Department.

Louisa is from Germany and is 15 years old. Louisa loves art, mu-

sic and dance. She is is attending GSFHS in the 11th grade. She is

also in the GSFHS choir and cross country team. Louisa loves to

sing and volunteer.

Aiym is from Kazakhstan and is a full scholarship student through

the US State Department. Aiym is 17 years old and is a volunteer

leader in her home country. Volunteering is a passion of Aiym’s

and she won’t miss an opportunity to help others. Aiym also loves sports and is playing tennis

at GSFHS.

Mission Statement

The mission of ECO is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Contributions Year to Date YTD Budget

Pledge Tithing $ 146,441.81 $ 177,487.27

Restricted Funds $ 27,309.88

Special Offerings $ 864.57

Unbudgeted Contributions $ 0.00

Total Contributions $ 174,616.26 $177,487.27

Distributions

Church Operations $ 171,102.76 $ 153,635.12

Benevolence $ 179.82

Restricted Funds $ 13,264.47

Building Fund Transfer $ 3,000.00

Unbudgeted Items $ 28,088.00

Total Distributions $ 193,179.22 $ 153,635.12

Net ($41,018.79) $ 23,852.15

2018 Financial Statistics January—August


Labor Day Service Project! Our youth are awesome!

Get the App! To receive messages from the church on your phone:

Download the Remind 101 App and visit the following

link:

For LFPC: For LFPC Youth text @8cfaf text @lfpcy to 843-486-2530 843-486-2530

Exercise Class every Wednesday at 9:00 am. It’s a great time to join!

Enjoy Bible Study at 10:00 am, immediately following exercise

class


October 1st - Mary Brogdon Kenny Carter October 2nd - Mac Duncan October 4th - Emma Powell October 5th - Christian Fowler October 8th - Kim Barron Brooke Duncan October 9th - Riley Warren October 11th- Lloyd Soles October 18th - Ashlyn Shropshire October 19th - Carlene Warren Ella Ann Boyd October 23rd - Bobbie Ingle Bryson Jones Lauretta Spivey October 24th - Bill Josephs October 27th - Daniel Osment October 28th - Betty Elmeier October 30th - Melissa Shropshire

Do you have a birthday coming up?

Did we miss someone?

Check with Jennifer in the church office to make sure we have your

updated information. [email protected]

October 7th - Jeff & Bobbie Ingle

October 8th - Tommy & Carlene Warren October 9th - Barry & Dawn Brooks October 12th - Al & Suzanne Gore

James & Blanche Sager October 18th - Jim & Jane Roberts

October 28th - Chad & Paula Parnell

Operation Christmas Child

October Collections:

Wash cloths and deodorant

Toothbrushes, school supplies and small

interactive toys or games

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meals

A few reminders: It is very helpful to have everyone sign up if you plan to attend. A form will be on the table in the lobby or

you can email Jennifer at [email protected]

A donation basket will be available,

Volunteers are needed to host a meal, Contact Jessica Spivey if you are interested.

Menu:

10/3- Sandwiches Hosted By the Youth Group 10/10 - Host Choice

10/17 - IGA Catered Meal, host needed. 10/24 - Pizza and Birthday Cake, host needed.

Being a host only requires that you organize and set up

the meal, you are not financially responsible.


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

7;00 am - Men’s

Prayer Meeting

2 3 4 5 6

4:00 pm

Pumpkin

Patch Delivery

7

9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

5:00pm Choir Practice

6:00 Bible Study

Communion

Food Pantry

8

OFFICE CLOSED

9

7:15 am Youth

Devotion’s @

Bojangle’s

10

9:00 am Exercise Class

10:00 am Bible Study

6:00 pm Fellowship Meal

6:45 pm Bible Study&

Youth Activities

11

10:00 am Prayer

Group

12

9:00 am

2nd Friday

Prayer Group

13

Tori & Dewitt

Upward

Game 1

14

7:30 am Session Meeting




6:00 Bible Study

15

16

7:15 am Youth

Devotion’s @

Bojangle’s

11:30 am - SLG

Luncheon

17





Youth Activities

18

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

Upward Game 2

19

20

Loris Bog-Off

21



11.:30 Covered Dish Dinner


6:00 Bible Study

22

23

7:15 am Youth

Devotion’s @

Bojangle’s

6:30 pm Men’s

Meeting

24





Youth Activities

25

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

26

27

Upward

Game 3

28



5:00 pm Choir Practice

6:00 pm - Bible Study

29 30

7:15 am Youth

Devotion’s @

Bojangle’s

31





2018

Presbytery Meeting Ocean Drive Presbyterian

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