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FALL 2015 MESSENGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCEAN DRIVE Dear ODPC Family, My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

For you parents, do you remember those big and sometimes traumatic days when you dropped off your child at the first day of preschool,

I was surprised at how emotional it was for me and reminded again of the importance of spending time on important things.

I have to tell you a little story about all of this.

For Vote on Question of Dismissal from PCUSA Sunday, September 27, 9:30am A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, September

The purpose of this meeting is to review the discernment process since the previous Congregational Meeting and to proceed to a vote on

1 FALL 2015 MESSENGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCEAN DRIVE Dear ODPC Family, My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. -Exodus 33:14 Summer is almost over and Back to School has begun! For you parents, do you remember those big and sometimes traumatic days when you dropped off your child at the first day of preschool, or first grade, or high school, or college? My wife and I just experienced this again with the dropping off of our only son to college. I was surprised at how emotional it was for me and reminded again of the importance of spending time on important things. That is spending time on the things that God values and are precious, like relationships and people. I have to tell you a little story about all of this. My wife and I were struggling with this letting go and with worrying about what ifs continued on page 2 Congregational Meeting Scheduled For Vote on Question of Dismissal from PCUSA Sunday, September 27, 9:30am A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, September 27 at 9:30 am. The purpose of this meeting is to review the discernment process since the previous Congregational Meeting and to proceed to a vote on the question, Shall the Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church request to be dismissed to ECO (A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians), with its property?. All Active Members should plan on attending this required Congregational Meeting. Wednesday, September 23 6pm Church Directories are in the Church Office for those who had their picture made this year. Please pick up your copy. Aug 30 - Sept 5 Chapters All or Nothing SUNDAY COMMUNION Sept 6, Oct 4, and Nov 22

2 message continued from page 1 about the choices our son would or is making while away at college. My wife, Ann, said she felt like God was telling her to go to the devotional for the day that she often reads and God had a special message for us that I want to share with you. I do so as a confirmation again that God is loving and gracious and concerned about all the little details of our lives and we can have peace about that. Here is the devotion from Jesus Calling Aug. 23: ENTRUST YOUR LOVED ONES of the importance of spending time on TO ME; release them important things. into My protective care. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands. If you let a loved one become an idol in your heart, you endanger that one - as well as yourself. Remember the extreme measures I used with Abraham and Isaac. I took Isaac to the very point of death to free Abraham from son-worship. Both Abraham and Isaac suffered terribly because of the father s undisciplined emotions. I detest idolatry, even in the form of parental love. When you release loved ones to Me, you are free to cling to My hand. As you entrust others into My care, I am free to shower blessings on them. My Presence will go with them whenever they go. and I will give them rest. This same Presence stays with you, as you relax and place your trust in Me. Watch to see what I will do. Genesis 22:9-12; Ephesians 3:20; Exodus 33:14 Thank you God for the constant reminder that you are there with me and you care about me. Thank you that I can trust you with every little detail of life and you know what s best for me. I am in awe again of this and humbled. And by the way God, my Son says thank you, too! Smile. Grace and Peace to you and yours in Christ Jesus, Warmly, Pastor Daryle I was... reminded again 2nd Annual Fall Frolic Dinner Dance Friday, October pm, LFLC All are welcome for a fun night of swingin, steppin, and dinin. Tickets available in the Welcome Center beginning Sunday, September 20. $18 per person.

September 1, 10:00 am Room 219 Youth in Crisis Sea Haven s new home will be completed soon... ODPC needs your donations to purchase new furniture, linens, and bathroom necessities.

3 Help Needed! The Good News Club Needs You... If you are interested in volunteering for this after school program sponsored by Ocean Drive, please come to our volunteer orientation meeting and find out how you can get involved. September 1, 10:00 am Room 219 Youth in Crisis Sea Haven s new home will be completed soon... ODPC needs your donations to purchase new furniture, linens, and bathroom necessities. ODPC will be recognized with a plaque on the room entrance. Your donations will leave a mark on the hearts entering the room. Please mark donations for Sea Haven Adopt a Room project. We Mourn With You We Pray With You ODPC Members Gerden Clark Phil Cooper Rev Mike Berry Robert Pitzer Anna McDonald Ann Raymond Bob Goodnight Sandy Carpenter Mirian Lewis Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the suffering of Christ flows over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES Fall Registration Night Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-7:15pm Back to School time is already here and that means we start our Nic @ Nite program for kids ages 4 years old

4 CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES Fall Registration Night Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-7:15pm Back to School time is already here and that means we start our Nite program for kids ages 4 years old through 5th grade that will meet Sunday nights from 6-7:15pm. Our kick-off for this will be a joint children s and youth, ACCESS, registration event. Please come ready to sign up and enjoy a fellowship time in our Family Life Center. If you would like to volunteer to help with ACCESS please contact Abbi Meckley at nite and ACCESS To Begin Sunday, September 13, 6:00-7:15pm Children s and youth ministry will begin on the 13th of September and run through March 20, 2016 in the Lyerly Family Life Center, Christian Education building, and the Shak. All children ages 4 years old through 5th grade, and youth grades 6th through 12th are welcome. *New for Middle Schoolers this Fall: The Redemption Course! Starting Sunday, September 13, 10:45am - 12:00pm, Room A224 Given by Mrs. Donna Beam and Cheryl Smarrella, this year long course is truly life changing, and students will gain a rock solid biblical foundation that will open their eyes to the amazingness of the Gospel and give them the tools to share the epic life of Jesus (and His epic love for us) with others. This class also serves as a conformational course, giving students that complete it, the choice to make their profession of faith and participate in a Baptism, therefore qualifying them for active membership of ODPC! All current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome and we would love to have you! Snacks and water will be provided. For more information or to sign up, please call Abbi Meckley at or Cheryl Smarrella at Save The Date Friday, October 30, 6:00-7:15pm This is an all family church event. We need as many cars and trucks as possible to bless the children of our church and local community. If you want to participate, please contact Michelle Estep at the church office to get your car registered and receive all the trunk details.

5 Evangelism & Outreach Haiti Mountain Mission March 27 - April 3, 2015 Missioners: Chris Carlisle (NC), Sue Kreuger and Laura Bowers (SC), Arba Montgomery (VA), and driver/translator Ancy Fils - Aime (Haiti) Our Children s evangelism Program was presented in three schools: Transfiguration in Duvillon, Esprit in Marigot, and St. Thomas in Lavenneau. All are Haiti Education Foundation (HEF) schools. The program was not given at Christ Roi in Monchil on this trip. We were also able to bring our program to two churches, one in Ft. Jacques above Port au Prince and another outside of Jacmel, near the UN encampment (150 children attend this program). All the children were given Creole language Bible story coloring books from Manna Ministries along with some crayons, had a time for music with singing, and watched the Jesus film. We also brought hundreds of candy canes, giving one to each child and told them how they related to Jesus. At the request of Pastor Beliziare (Jacmel), Chris gave additional instruction to about 50 young adults on planning their future and leading a Christian life. Eye glass clinics were held in Ft. Jacques, Duvillon, Marigot, Lavenneau, and Port au Prince (at Quisqueya Chapel). We concentrated on reading glasses only, not attempting to fit people for distance glasses. Everyone receiving glasses also received a glasses bag made by the ODPC Stitching Ministry, along with sunglasses, eye drops, and an inspirational tract from the World Missionary Press. We brought two Haitian doctors and many medicines up to Duvillon and conducted a medical clinic there. Over 70 people of all ages were seen, each one receiving something, if only vitamins or anti-acids. At the doctors request, each child seen was given some anti-worming medication. All the medicines were given out in bags made by the Stitching Ministry at our request. We only hold the one medical clinic far up in the mountains as we were asked some years ago by the doctors not to do so at the schools near Jacmel, as those people had access to medical facilities. We had to explain this to the priest and vestry of Christ Roi Church in Monchil (suburb of Jacmel) when they asked us to finance a medical clinic instead of holding the eye glass clinic. Once we explained that we had neither the money nor the permission of the local doctors, they were OK with just having the reading glasses clinic, which we will do on our next visit. We had met with the Pere Donald Metellus, the priest who oversees the schools, along with the vestry of his church in Monchil, to explain what our emphasis is, to learn their expectations (they wanted our money for a clinic), and to discuss and iron out any differences. It started out as a tense meeting, but ended with smiles. We later met with Pere Donald alone just to get to know each other better. He is the new priest and his parish covers all the schools we visit, so we need to have a good working relationship. One of our former team members had made uniforms for the children in one school which we gave to Pere Donald for distribution. We had also brought other clothing, soccer and basketballs, and dolls to give to the children (the balls went to the schools). The next mission trip is planned for January Sue Kreuger

6 HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE AGAIN IT S TIME TO PREPARE NOW! June 1st is the beginning of hurricane season along the Atlantic Coast. Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church has a Disaster Management Team and a Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan in place. Deacon Ed Loehr serves as the Disaster Management Coordinator for South Carolina (DMC-SC), John Donaldson, the Disaster Management Coordinator for North Carolina (DMC-NC). and Deacon Sally Hucks serves as the Chairperson for the church s Undershepherd Ministry. The following contact information is provided as a resource in the event of a disaster: Ed Loehr (DMC SC) eedloehr1@sc.rr.com Cell: (843) John Donaldson (DMC NC) jdseatrail@atmc.net Home: (910) , Cell: (301) Sally Hucks (Undershepherds) sahucks@sc.rr.com Home:(843) , Cell: (843) If an order is given to evacuate coastal areas of Horry County, South Carolina and/or Brunswick County, North Carolina, our Disaster Plan will be implemented. Our church buildings and property will be secured and undershepherds will call each member of their flock. The goal of these calls will be to verify that you have a plan, transportation, adequate supplies and a secure place to go. It is easy to procrastinate on preparing for the next disaster, but if you wait until a disaster is eminent, then it may be too late to get prepared. The amount of time you have will depend on the hazard. In the case of a hurricane you might have a day or two to get ready. But it is likely that many others will also be late preparing and the supplies you need may no longer be readily available. Many disasters allow no time for gathering even the basic necessities, which is why planning and early preparation is essential. The following list is provided to help you build your personal disaster kit. This list may need to be supplemented with additional items that you deem necessary for your personal circumstances. List of medicines and written medical history of needs Picture ID Copy of local utility bills if you don t have an in-state driver s license Credit cards and cash sufficient to meet your needs for 3 days minimum Insurance papers Family contact list Bottled water sufficient for minimum of three days One gallon per person per day Non-perishable food sufficient for minimum of three days Can opener Blankets and pillows Wrench and /or pliers to turn off utilities Clothes Cell phone and charger Battery powered weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries or candles First aid kit Garbage bags with ties for personal sanitation Whistle to signal for help if needed Dust mask or cotton tee shirt to serve as air filter Any unique family need items such as baby formula, diapers, pet supplies It is also recommended that you notify family/friends regarding your destination plans if an evacuation is ordered. A comprehensive resource for disaster preparedness may be reviewed on the internet at

7 THIS FALL! 9/1 - Good News Club Volunteer Meeting 9/6 - Communion 9/7 - Labor Day (Office Closed) 9/9 - Fall Registraton - Kids/ Youth 9/10 - Prime Time 9/13 - nite/ ACCESS Begin 9/18 - NMBHS Tailgate Night 9/21 - Session 9/23 - See the Pole 9/23 - Prayer Walk 9/27 - Congregational Meeting 10/4 - Communion 10/8 - Prime Time 10/9 - Fall Frolic 10/16 - SISters 10/17 - Family Wilder Farm 10/19 - Session 10/24 - Choir Retreat 10/30 - Trunk or Treat 11/1 - Communion 11/1- Volunteer Appreciation Lunch 11/6 - ACCESS Art Gala 11/15- Surviving the Holidays God bless everyone who was so kind to me during my recovery from recently breaking my ankle. The prayers, cards, and phone calls were so encouraging. We do have a wonderful church family. Thank you all so much, Larry Wiseman To my ODPC family, Words just can t express how blessed I feel to have ODPC as my church family. Your prayers for my surgery were not only felt, they were answered. I feel surrounded by your continued prayers. Thank you so much for all the cards and prayers. -Geri Merkling ODPC family, Ken and I both want to sincerely thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, meals, and visits the last several months. The cards sent to us were encouraging. It was good to know that you were praying for us during our different times of illness. With grateful hearts & love, Ken & Linda Hamilton Church Family, Thank you so much for your prayers for healing, cards, phone calls, and delicious food. Jeanette and I so appreciate everything, especially the prayers for continued healing and pain relief. Gratefully, Bill Pritchard

NMBHS Tickets are $15/person and include dinner catered by

We hope to see you all there! SISters Movie Night!

8 THANK YOU! Congregational Tailgate Night Friday, September 18 6pm, NMBHS Tickets are $15/person and include dinner catered by Sticky Fingers. For more information or to sign up, contact Wanda Wilder and the Special Events Committee at We hope to see you all there! SISters Movie Night! Friday, October 16 6pm, LFLC Join your sisters for the movie Grace Unplugged. We provide the popcorn and the drinks. Our mission project will be the ODPC Deacon Benevolence Fund.

The seminar will feature practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with councelors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one s

9 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, ODPC WILL ONCE AGAIN OFFER SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE OR FRIEND. This one-day, two-hour seminar will be offered on a Sunday afternoon after the current GriefShare series ends. The seminar will feature practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with councelors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one s death. Watch for more detailed information in October or contact GriefShare director Gene Telego by phone at or by at gtelego@gmail.com. Women s Bible Study Fight Back With Joy Tuesday, September 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm Room 219 The Gospel of John Wednesday, September 2, 9:30am Teaching Leader: Donna Beam Videos by Kay Arthur For the next 10 weeks we will saturate our minds and our hearts with the infallible truths of John. Come see and learn for yourself what Jesus says about himself and what that means for your life! How precious it is to be taught by the Spirit all by yourself... just you and God. Call the church office today at for directions and to sign up! Popular bible teacher shares by video biblical truths on how to rise above your circumstances and expand your joy by awakening to God s fierce love for you. For more information, call Bev Saleeby at or the church office at Women Of Hope Beginning September 8 All women are encouraged to come to our Women of Hope meetings that occur once a month, beginning in September. Our meetings will include a Bible Study by Max Lucado, covering 1,2, and 3 John and Jude; missions projects, prayer, and fellowship. We have three circles that meet the second Tuesday of each month in the day time and one that meets in the evening. In October, a new group will also be formed and will meet once a month on Thursday evening. Come and draw closer to Christian Sisters. Information on times and places will be forthcoming. Please call Jan Giessing for more information at MUSIC NOTES Fall is the perfect time to join our traditional music ministry team. The Choir is open to all singers, high school age and up. The Handbell Choir is open to those with previous handbell experience or to those who read music. If you can sing or play an instrument, prayerfully consider using your gifts in the traditional music ministry at ODPC. Chancel Choir sings: Sunday 11:00am Worship Choir Rehearsal: Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm Handbells Rehearsal: Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm Make plans now to sing with us in our Christmas pageant, Christmas is Jesus on Sunday, December 13. Rehearsals for the pageant will begin Wednesday, September 30 at 7:15pm.

Let s get down to the brass tacks... the dollars, some chatter & your health & welfare JULY 2015 YTD Actual EXPENSES ARE: 1. Mortgage 25,620 2. Fellowship/Connecting 1,565 3. Diaconate 4,763 4.

Total Income 734,898 13. Over/(Short) 112,533 2015 Annual Budget: $1,323,472.00 2015 YTD Budget: $763,542.00 2015 Actual Revenues: $734,898.00 2015 YTD/Actual: ($28,644.

10 Let s get down to the brass tacks... the dollars, some chatter & your health & welfare JULY 2015 YTD Actual EXPENSES ARE: 1. Mortgage 25, Fellowship/Connecting 1, Diaconate 4, Administration 53, Discipleship 9, Evangelism & Outreach 44, Finance/Property 32, Property 65, Staff 374, Worship 9, Total Expenses 622, Total Income 734, Over/(Short) 112, Annual Budget: $1,323, YTD Budget: $763, Actual Revenues: $734, YTD/Actual: ($28,644.00) Mortgage Balance as of July 31, 2015 $592, Westminster Preschool Ding dong the school bell is ringing for our Church preschool, Westminster. Open House for Parents and Children September 3, 6:00-7:00pm Classes Begin - September 8 Enjoy the City coupon books are here, again! Coupons are for various businesses in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Little River. You can purchase books in the Welcome Center, September 13, 20, and 27, for $20. Fall Fling for our preschool families will be October 22. We will have bounces, food, and games in the family life center. Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 5 Thanksgiving Feast - November 18 and 19 Parents will enjoy a delicious meal and program in their child s classroom. P r i m e T i m e Ministry You are invited to join us for fun, fellowship, refreshments and laughter September 10, 2015, 2-4 pm, we will show the movie The Pledge - a story for today s generation, about the price of freedom. Tony, a teen in WV meets Mitch Kern, a wounded soldier. Their relationship unfolds in an amazing way! Tasty popcorn in different varieties plus other snacks will be served, as well as great friendship! PLAN YOUR FUTURE Sunday, September 27, 12-2pm, has been canceled indefinitely. October 8, 2015, 1:30-3:30 pm, we will take a trip back to in Horry County to visit L W Paul Living History Farm, a working family farm located at 2279 Harris Shortcut Rd. in Conway, S.C. Transportation and lunch are on your own. There are good restaurants in downtown Conway. Registration for a free 2 hour guided tour of 90 people is r e q u i r e d. P l e a s e K a t h y Bazzarre, R.N., Vol. FCN, PCA, , no later than Monday, September 14, w e b s i t e November 12, 2015, 2-4 pm, come and help us with our 3rd Prime Time Shower! We will collect items for Sea Haven, a non-profit 501 C-3 home that provides emergency crisis services for youth ages A list of items will be available starting Sunday, October 11, 2015 in the church office, Welcome Center, and Sunday Bulletin.

Who we are here at ODPC... The Reverend Daryle P. Bush, Senior Pastor We encourage you to ask questions about our church.

The Reverend Daryle Bush - Senior Pastor dbush@odpc.org 2. Nikki S - Executive Assistant to Pastor nsmith@odpc.org 3. Kathy B - Volunteer Parish Nurse kbazzarre@odpc.org 4.

Michelle E - Children s Ministry Director mestep@odpc.org 8. Abbi Meckley - Interim Youth Director ameckley@odpc.org 9. Cindy T - Financial Administrator cthompson@odpc.org 10.

org OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA). Our Mission: To Glorify God and make Him known!

11 Who we are here at ODPC... The Reverend Daryle P. Bush, Senior Pastor We encourage you to ask questions about our church. For more information, please contact us through our website, or give our office a call and we will be glad to give you all the Good News! ODPC STAFF MEMBERS 1. The Reverend Daryle Bush - Senior Pastor dbush@odpc.org 2. Nikki S - Executive Assistant to Pastor nsmith@odpc.org 3. Kathy B - Volunteer Parish Nurse kbazzarre@odpc.org 4. Kelly G - Director of Contemporary Worship kgabriele@odpc.org 5. Karen A - Director of Traditional Worship kalexander@odpc.org 6. Ethan H - Media Engineer EHarris@odpc.org 7. Michelle E - Children s Ministry Director mestep@odpc.org 8. Abbi Meckley - Interim Youth Director ameckley@odpc.org 9. Cindy T - Financial Administrator cthompson@odpc.org 10. B e t s y M c L e o d - R e c e p t i o n oceandrive@odpc.org 11. Mary Gail Stanaland - Administrative Assistant mstanaland@odpc.org 12. J a m e s N o r t o n - S e x t o n jnorton@odpc.org OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA). Our Mission: To Glorify God and make Him known! Our Passion: To glorify God by - Bringing people to saving faith in Jesus Christ and membership in His family; Building them up to become like Christ; Training them to serve Christ; and Sending them out to share the Good News of Christ s love. Our Beliefs: That Jesus Christ is Lord of all and the only way of salvation. That Holy Scripture is God s revealed Word, the Church s only infallible rule of faith and life. That God s people are called to holiness in all aspects of life. Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church 410 Sixth Avenue South PO Box 277 North Myrtle Beach, SC Sunday Worship Schedule 9:30 Contemporary Worship 11:00 Traditional Worship 9:30 Adult Sunday School 10:45 Adult & Youth Sunday School The Reverend Daryle Bush, Senior Pastor Web Site: oceandrivechurch.org Phone: OceanDrive@odpc.org

OCEAN DRIVE. Dear ODPC Family,

OCEAN DRIVE. Dear ODPC Family, BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2017 MESSENGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCEAN DRIVE Dear ODPC Family, We re in a challenging sermon series from the book of James in the Bible with a theme of real faith for real life. My heart