August 7th The Lord’s Supper

End of Summer Fellowship Bash

August 14th

College Sendoff

PADD Offering

August 21st

Rally Day

Book Bag Sunday

August 28th

Congregational Meeting

Mark Your Calendar

Pawleys Presbyterian August 2016| Monthly Newsletter of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church

MARK’S MESSAGE July 13 marked the completion of my first year as interim at PIPC. It has been a busy and eventful year, and one that I professionally and personally cherish.

As has been true in the past, this congregation continues to enact a unique and pivotal role within the broader religious community addressing the most pressing human needs in our setting. This comes, I believe, as a direct result of, and response to, the di-vine encounter found in Jesus Christ. This encounter finds expression through the procla-mation of the word, worship and liturgy, music, education, care, outreach and service, and building of fellowship with each other. The crying needs of the world and of Paw-leys Island, as well as those within our own congregation, continue to be heard as the very voice of Jesus to whom we must respond. It is a privilege to share this calling with you!

One of the questions to be faced in this moment of time is how we balance the nurturing of our inner lives of faith and the external needs of a desperate world. That reality demands concrete answers as we budget for the coming year in a cycle of dimin-ishing financial resources and increasing expenses. Required of all of us will be formulat-ing the most creative ideas, a savvy use of resources, our personal investment of time, and greater commitment to active participation. And yes, we need your financial com-mitments more than ever.

As the summer comes to a close and new patterns and schedules are established for the fall, I encourage you to find a spot to grow and contribute and serve. Teaching and mentoring for our children and youth are always needed. Participating in leadership with its planning and detail work and implementation of events is something that new members and long-timers can do among our many teams. Participation in mission is available and you are needed.

Find a place that grabs your interests or won’t let go of your attention: volun-teer, join in, and discover Christ working in and through and right beside you!

Grace and peace,

Mark

Therefore, if anyone is in

Christ, he is a new creation;

old things have passed away;

behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Train a child up in the way

that he should go, and when he is old, he

will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

MUSIC NOTES FROM

LANA

I am so proud of the many singers and instrumentalists who have sung and played during the summer months. I have heard so many wonderful compliments. I personally have really enjoyed working with the different groups. We are so fortunate to have so many talented people in our midst. Last week I was in Waco, Texas at Baylor University for the Alleluia Conference for my Professional Development. It is a huge conference / workshop on any item related to church music. There were some 30 well known clinicians/composers. I went to classes in handbells, arranging for instruments, music technology, children’s choir, and adult choir. I went to 10 different music reading sessions (one with orchestra) and daily worship. I am so thankful for this opportunity to learn and share new music and ideas. Thank you to Renee Windham. Renee is so gracious to substi-tute on Sunday for me when I am gone. She plays beautifully and knows the flow of the service. It makes it much easier for me to leave when I know that you are in good hands. Thank you again, Renee!

Special Music August 7 - Special flute solo by Gail Holsclaw, “Sleeper’s Wake” by Bach *FISH FRY and Concert on Sunday night, Au-gust 7 at 5:30 pm in Holsclaw Fellowship Center Aug. 14 - “Amazing Grace” - Paula Richardson on flute, Leigh Eddy on oboe, Renee Windham on piano, and Lana on organ Aug. 21 - Beth Wheeler (Daughter of Betty Lyon) on English horn The CHOIR is back singing “By Our Love” Aug. 28 - The beautiful Irish ballad “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”

FALL SCHEDULE

CHANCEL CHOIR Hasn’t the choir loft looked empty? I surely have missed the choir! Hopefully they have had a chance to sit with their spouses, experience worship from a different place in the sanctuary or talk with different people in the pews. Perhaps they have been on vacation, travelled, or visited another church. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday night, August 10, at 6:00-7:30pm in the choir room. All are welcome, and it’s a wonderful time to join. Let me know if you plan on coming, and I will have a folder ready for you. We always need new voices. It’s a great way to get to know people and be a part of a small group.

HANDBELLS We are starting the season with a FULL choir! Hallelujah and amen! The first rehearsal will be on Monday, August 15, at 5:00 pm. Bells are scheduled to play in worship on Octo-ber 9, November 20, and the 7:00 Christmas Eve Commun-ion Service. If you are interested in playing bells, please con-tact me. I can put you on a substitute list and/or a waiting list.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS This year we are going to have choir rotations during the Sunday evening J.A.M. programs for children. J.A.M. starts up on Sunday evening, September 11, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This will give me a chance to work with the preschool K4 and K5’s as well as the elementary children! PLEASE mark your calendars for October 2, November 11, and the 4:30 Christmas Eve Family service. Hopefully, the children will be singing and participating in worship on these days. Watch your newsletters and weekly E-News for more details.

Please remember your staff and your choirs as we prepare for meaningful worship each week. Grace and Peace, Lana Dr. Lana Stephens Pollard Director of Music Ministries Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church 9967 Ocean Highway Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Join us on Sunday, August 7th, at 5:30 PM in the Holsclaw Fellowship Center for our END OF SUM-MER FELLOWSHIP BASH. The Church Life Team will be doing a FISH FRY and we are asking those families whose last name begins with the letters A-H to bring vegetable dishes, families with the last name beginning with the letters I-P to bring salads or fruits, and families with last name beginning with the letters Q-Z to bring desserts. Afterwards, at 6:30 PM. Jonathan and Emily Martin will perform. Emily is the granddaughter of Dibbie Chapman. A love offering for Jonathan and Emily will be received after the concert. Don’t forget to wear your BEST TACKY TOURIST OUTFIT as there will be a competition for best and worst dressed with prizes from Palmetto Ace Home Center.

Don’t miss out on the fun!! See ya on Sunday, August 7th, at 5:30 PM at the Holsclaw Fellowship Center.

If you plan to attend, please sign up on the Reservation Forms located in the pew rack

and place in the offering plate or contact the church office 843-2374581.

END OF SUMMER Fellowship bash

The Christian Education Team meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in Founders Hall. They are responsible for Sunday school for all ages, the children’s program, children’s church, the youth program, nursery and the library. Four adult Sunday school classes are offered in Holsclaw Fellowship Center in Classrooms A, B, C and the library. We are blessed to have amazing adult Sunday school leaders. Each class offers a different study and they are always eager to welcome new members into their classroom. Children’s Sunday school for all ages is upstairs in the Adminis-trative Building. Energetic teachers are leading the children’s fun-packed lessons. Junior and Senior High students meet in Founders Hall focusing on studies that generate thought provoking conversations on the scriptures. Children’s Church is offered for our youngest churchgoers during the worship hour. Children gather in the Edu-cation Building immediately after the “Message for Young Disciples.” They worship in pews made especially for them while their adult leader provides a lesson, prayer and activities. Each Sunday night during the school year from 5:30-7:30 our J.A.M. ministry (Jesus and Me) welcomes children from our church, their friends and others in the community. In just two short hours, kids play games, learn music and instruments, participate in Bible lessons, and assemble amazing crafts. This is indeed an action packed two hours and they still find time to visit the library and participate in a bible bookworm-reading program graciously provided by the library volunteers. Some Sundays they take a break from their regular schedule to work on community projects such as visiting nursing homes, preparing food baskets for the hungry and making greeting cards. S.A.L.T. (Serving and Learning Together), PIPC’s program for 6th grade through High School meets each Sunday during the school year as well. As with our children’s ministry, S.A.L.T. welcomes PIPC members and their friends. They begin each Sunday with games, music and praise. After a group study they break into smaller groups for in depth re-flection with their small-group leaders. These teens also take some time out for community service through canned good drives, Samaritan’s Shoebox and many other ministries. Future plans for the youth include a Ski trip, Salkehatchie, Fun in the Son and Youth Sunday. The Christian Education Team is busy preparing for the fall season with J.A.M., S.A.L.T. Youth, Rally Day, Bless-ing of the Book Bags and many other events coordinated by the Team. The Christian Education Team is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering on the Team, please contact Tommie Kennedy at tom-miek@gcwsd.com.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEAM

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Tommie Kennedy (Chair) tommiek@gcwsd.com Renee Middleton (Secretary) middletonreneea@gmail.com Barb Babb (Library) bb-babb@att.net Cari Brown carigbrown@yahoo.com Cecilia Dilworth ceciliaatbeach@yahoo.com John Horton piflounderpounder@hotmail.com Heather Junkins heatherjunkins@yahoo.com Terri Lottchea tlottchea@aol.com McKenzie Richardson richardsonmckenzie@yahoo.com Kimmie Tomlinson Kimmie.pipc@gmail.com

“How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather

than silver.” Proverbs 16:16

College Send-Off August 14, 2016

10:00 AM Worship Service All PIPC College Students are invited to be at the 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday, August 14th, for a special prayer service honoring them. Every year we have an Annual Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction to raise money for our Scholarship Fund. This fund presents each eligible high school graduate with a scholarship toward their college tuition. Scholarships were given to the college-bound graduates of the Class of 2016: Jordan Brown, Lora Gahagan Eddy, Ora Parker Eddy, Ashley Gaddy, Maddy Middleton, and Leea Whetstone.

Please join us as we pray and encourage our college students in preparation for the 2016-2017 academic year.

“I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 1:13

BLESSING OF THE BOOK BAGS

It’s that time of year again — time to head back to school for another exciting year of learn-ing, friends, and school activities! As you are be-ginning another year, it’s time to get your book bags “blessed.” Join us on Sunday, August 21st, during the worship service for this annual event. Bring your book bags and they will be blessed and a special gift will be given to you to help remind you of God’s love for you every day! So mark your calendars and bring your book bags

on Sunday, August 21st, at 10:00 AM. See you there!

Attention: All Educators

Are you an educator and don’t even realize it? If you are a Sunday school teacher, VBS leader, public or private school teacher, Bible study lead-er, or “teach” in any setting, you are invited to our annual “Blessing of the Book Bags” and “Education Sunday” on August 21st during the worship ser-vice. A special prayer and blessing will be lifted up for all teachers and you will be given a special remembrance from the church as you embark on a new year of learning with your students-no matter the age!

RALLY DAY Sunday, August 21st,

is our Sunday School Rally Day!!

In addition to having “Blessing of the Book Bags” and “Education Sunday” on August 21st during the wor-ship service, we will be having Rally Day during the Sunday School hour on that day, too. Rally Day is the day when children “graduate” to the next age group in our Sunday School program. The Adult Sunday school teachers will also be available to give infor-mation about their classes. To kick off our Rally Day, the Christian Education Team will be serving a hot breakfast beginning at 8:30 AM. So everyone is invited to join us in the Holsclaw Fel-

lowship Center at 8:30 AM for a hot breakfast and at 9:00 AM for RALLY DAY!

The Sunday School classes offered at PIPC are as

follows: Children’s Classes

Lambs (3 and 4 year olds) Upstairs in the Education Building Adventurers (K through 3rd grade) Upstairs in the Education Building

Disciples (4th and 5th grades) Upstairs in the Education Building

Youth Classes

Lighthouse Youth (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) S.A.L.T. Youth (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)

S.A.L.T. Center—Founders Hall

Adults are invited to join one of our Adult Sunday School classes:

Adult Classes The Bible Comes Alive-led by Mark Diehl

Holsclaw Fellowship Center-Library The Disciple Class-led by Robin Daniels Holsclaw Fellowship Center-Classroom B

The Searchers-led by Tony Cerone Holsclaw Fellowship Center –Classroom A

By the Book-led by Jeanne Quinn Holsclaw Fellowship Center—Classroom C

Please keep these teachers in your prayers as they prepare to teach God’s Word.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an

example for the be-lievers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12

The Mission Study Team has been working during the summer to fulfill its re-sponsibilities, so that PIPC may be able to move forward in the search for a permanent pastor. Our members have:

Received a written report from team members and as a group have ana-lyzed data regarding PIPC demographics. This includes attendance and membership data, as well as monetary contributions and budget data for the past ten years.

Received a written report about demographics for Georgetown County overall, and the Waccamaw Neck in particular, prepared by team mem-bers. This includes population data, racial makeup, and percentages of residents living below poverty levels and those lacking health care. It also includes information about new housing units currently under construction and those in planning stages for the Waccamaw Neck which may provide PIPC with potential new members.

Conducted interviews with 15-20 community leaders to learn their per-ceptions of PIPC and its role in the community. The same six ques-tions were asked of each person. Questions included ‘How do you think the community views PIPC?’ and ‘What challenges do you anticipate over the next 5 years in which PIPC can or should play a role in address-ing?’ Many of the interviews have been written up and discussed with the MST.

Additionally, MST members have prepared a questionnaire (see below) for PIPC members, and will provide multiple opportunities for the congrega-tion to respond. Questions ask members what drew them to PIPC in the first place, or what aspect of PIPC each likes best. Others include members’ thoughts about ways for PIPC to serve the congregation and the community to better meet future needs.

MST will be meeting twice monthly now to fulfill its responsibilities as part of the interim process. MST members are Charlie Bradshaw, Jill Fletcher, Fred Genther, Doug Holman, Gail Joley, Jean Monk, Brad Vesel-ick, and Renee Windham. We will continue to report to the congregation regularly to keep you informed on our progress.

Respectfully submitted, Gail Joley

Mission Study Team Update (MST) August, 2016

Mission Study Team Update (MST) August, 2016

Ques ons for Members about Future of PIPC:

The Mission Study Team is collec ng informa on and output from many sources as it seeks to discern God’s call to the people at PIPC. This is one of many opportuni es you will have to respond. Please answer these ques ons and return them to the church office.

Ques on 1 ‐ What do you like most about PIPC?

Ques on 2 ‐ What do you want to see in Ministry at PIPC?

Ques on 3 ‐ What are your expecta ons for the future of PIPC?

Ques on 4 ‐ What can you do to help move our church forward?

Please complete and place in the offering plate or return to the church office. 

We would like to conduct a Stephen Minis-try class this fall. If you are caring, empathetic and a good listener, please contact Becky Veselick at 843-237-7462 for more information on how to be-come part of this important ministry in our church.

Congregational Meeting on August 28th

to Elect Nominating Team The Session has called a Congregational meeting on August 28th after worship for the pur-pose of electing a Nominating Team. The Nominat-ing Team is responsible for nominating members to be elected as Elders, Deacons, and Trustees, and may have the responsibility to submit names to the congregation for election to a Pastor Nominating Team. The Session names two of its members to the Nominating Team, one serving as the chair. The Board of Deacons names one of its members to serve on the Team. Four at-large members of the congregation are suggested by the previous Nomi-nating Team, and after approval by the Session, these four names are provided to the congregation for election.

On Sunday, August 14th, we will receive the PADD (Presbyterian Agency for the Devel-opmentally Disabled) Offering during the wor-ship service. PADD is a non-profit organization established by the Presbytery of New Harmony to provide housing for the developmentally dis-abled where they can live in a safe, loving, Christian environment. A place where they can develop lasting friendships, participate in com-munity life and develop their potential. For more information about PADD, visit their website at www.paddsc.org.

Treasurer’s Report for June

Income $43,437.11 Expenses $41,159.94 Balance $2,277.17

Year-To-Date Income $297,580.97 Expenses $295,832.62 Balance $1,748.13

Year-To-Date VS. Budget Income $41,173.05 under Budget Expenses $50,347.59 under Budget

Baskervill Volunteers Needed

We are in desperate need of volunteers for the Baskervill Pantry.

If you would like to volunteer for this special ministry,

please contact Matt Roughgarden at 843-237-4613.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

1 Nancy Crain 1 Davis Eddy 1 Ragan Ormand 3 Robin Gibbs 3 Joy Holsclaw 4 Jim Dent 5 Betty O’Brien 5 Steve Sisney 6 Al Britsch 7 Benjamin Marlow 9 Andria Eddy 9 Janet Fritz 9 Bin (Jean) Lee 9 Nina Lowenbach 10 Diana Altman 11 Lou Bushnell 11 Lee Brockington 11 Maryann Williamson 13 Tom Deschamps 14 Heather Junkins 14 Barbara Neely 15 Ann Corbett 16 Linda Bowers 16 Jack Whetstone 18 Abigail Holsclaw 19 Don Bigby 19 Carolyn Dewell 19 Ginger Odom 21 Eloise Altman 21 Corey Leach 22 Bob Burton

22 Jim Talbert 23 Diane Allen 24 Winnie Farley 25 Emma Kennedy 25 Dennis Wahl 26 Lilly McConnell 27 Tony Cerone 27 Amanda Marlow 28 John Shepherd 29 Jon Jackson 29 Gordon McNeil 30 James Young 31 Sydney Autumn Bower 31 Ken Dewell 31 Robert Hileman

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

4 Jack and Sylvia Moree 6 Dan and Micki Williamson 7 Phil and Hazel Winstead 19 Dennis and Martha Wahl 26 Ken and Elaine Waddell 29 William and Ernestine Knippschild 31 Tom and Marie Aker

Take a moment to acknowledge those who have a birthday or anniversary this month. If your birthday/anniversary is not listed in your month, or the date is incorrect, please contact Tina in the church office at 237-4581 (ext. 21).

AUGUST 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 8:430AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 5:30 PM Vacation Bible School

1 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:30 PM Vacation Bible School

2 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:30 PM Vacation Bible School

3 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 5:30 PM Vacation Bible School

4 10:00 AM Church Life Team Meeting 5:30 PM Vacation Bible School

5 6 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

7

8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 5:30 PM End of Summer Bash—Fish Fry & Concert

8 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 4:00 PM Administration and Personnel Team Meeting 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Building and Grounds Team Meeting 6:30 PM Finance Team Meeting 7:00 PM Christian Education Team Meeting

9 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:15 PM Worship Team Meeting 5:30 PM Mission and Evangelism Team Meeting 6:00 PM M.S.T. Meeting 7:00 PM H.O.S.T. Meeting

10 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice

11 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting

12 13 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

14 PADD Offering Received 8:30AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service - College Send Off

15 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal

16 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open

17 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice

18 19 20 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

21 8:30 AM Library Open 8:30 AM Rally Day Breakfast 9:00 AM Sunday School - Rally Day 10:00 AM Worship Service - Book Bag Sunday

22 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal

23 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 6:00 PM Session Meeting

24 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice

25 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting

26 27 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

28 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM Congregational Meeting

29 9:00 AM J.O.Y. University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal

30 9:00 AM J.O.Y. University 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open

31 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice