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We currently support 10 overseas missionaries and campus ministries. Twenty-five percent of the money raised goes toward scholarships for those going on mission trips.

As we approach this Faith Promise year, we need to pray for the Lord to lead and guide us into a decision about making a pledge to missions.

Remember that the pledges are not based on money you have but it is a step of faith for God to provide the money you pledged for missions.

1 THE NEWSLETTER MARCH 011 Issue 1 MISSION TO THE WORLD (MTW) FAITH PROMISE SUNDAY, APRIL Our church supports world and U. S. missions through our Faith Promise Ministry. Each year the congregation makes anonymous pledges for the fiscal year (July 1 June 0). The amount pledged for that year is what we use to support our overseas and U. S. missionaries. We currently support 10 overseas missionaries and campus ministries. Twenty-five percent of the money raised goes toward scholarships for those going on mission trips. In the next year we are praying about plans to send teams to different parts of the world: Hungary, Nicaragua and Uganda. As we approach this Faith Promise year, we need to pray for the Lord to lead and guide us into a decision about making a pledge to missions. Our missionaries are praying with us because the amount they receive is based on the pledges. Remember that the pledges are not based on money you have but it is a step of faith for God to provide the money you pledged for missions. April is the beginning of our annual missions focus and the Faith Promise Pledge Cards will be distributed that day. May 1 is the deadline to return your cards by placing them in the offering plate or mailing them to the church office. Our guest speaker this year is Dr. Shelton Sanford, III, Senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Sanford serves on the Board of Westminster Catawba Christian School, the Board of Directors for Westminster Towers, a Christian continuing care retirement center, and the Board of Directors for Westminster Ministries Foundation, a stewardship ministry for the Westminster ministries. Dr. Sanford also is a visiting lecturer at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFTER THE SECOND SERVICE, STAY AND ENJOY A GREAT MEAL! A catered meal will be provided so please stay and enjoy a great time of fellowship and a great lunch! (The lunch is free but donations will be accepted. Recommendations are $5 a person not to exceed $0 per family.) ANNUAL CHAPIN COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 9 WE NEED VOLUNTEEERS!! Please contact Dolly Montgomery to volunteer to help at or at dollymontgomery@juno.com or sign-up at the COT table at the church. THIS SUNDAY IS COLOR GROUP SUNDAY! See page for more details! Inside this issue: Pastor s Note Nicaragua Trip! College+ Class Teachers Needed! Fish Needed! Teachers of the Month Job Openings! Care Giver Class Daybreak Needs! Ladies Bible Study The Edge HS Mission Trip All in the Family! Nursery/Teacher Schedule His KidZ Usher Schedule Week at a Glance Special points of interest: We need your paper towel rolls! Please save your paper towel rolls for VBS. Debbie Rowell is collecting them! Check it out for more info!

Note from the Pastor: Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.

2 Note from the Pastor: Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens; who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. Hebrews 7:5-7 What great verses to remind us of who Jesus is and what He does for us. He is our High Priest and He actively ministers to us and for us! This past Sunday, I was able to attend my granddaughter s baptism. Her parents go to a wonderful PCA church in Atlanta. It was such a joy to see God s covenant in action as I saw my daughter and son-in-law take vows to raise little Marianne in the faith and trust God for her salvation. It was a very special moment for Vicky and me. The church they attend is full of young couples and families who live in downtown Atlanta and are growing in their faith. What a joy to see what God is doing in this great American city. I would love to see our church be more engaged in our community and see more young families come to faith in Christ and attend our church. There is much spiritual darkness in Chapin but there is also people seeking Christ. May we continue to pray for and reach out to our neighbors and friends around us. Hope to see you Sunday! Dan URGENT NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP JUNE TO JUNE 10, 011 The next mission trip to Nicaragua is scheduled for June through June 10, 011, for the URGENT need of REBUILDING THE WALL to prevent destruction of the deaf school from rising waters in the rainy season this summer and fall. We need a team size of 16 to 18 people. Deadline to sign-up is April 15. Contact Doug Roberts at or call the church office. OUR CHILDREN ARE IN NEED OF ADULTS TO SHARE THE LOVE AND TRUTH OF JESUS WITH THEM. WE HAVE SEVERAL OPEN SLOTS FOR TEACHERS AND ADULT HELPERS ON SUNDAY MORN- INGS, AND FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. THE PAY IS PRICELESS AS YOU WILL BE BLESSED BEYOND WHAT YOU CAN IMAGINE! PLEASE CONTACT JACKIE LINDER OR DEB- BIE ROWELL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR VBS ARE IN THE MAIN HALL WITH AREAS LISTED WHERE WE NEED HELP. JACKIE CPC COLLEGE+ STUDENTS CLASS SUNDAY, MARCH 7 HEADS UP to all College+ Students: Since 80% of our College+ Class attends Clemson and Clemson s Spring Break begins this weekend, we have decided to schedule our College+ Sunday School Class for this Sunday, March 7. (nd Floor Lobby by the Elevator) Mark your calendars for the Saturday of Easter Weekend, for Tan and Plan! This is a time of fellowship at the home of Jim and Denise Laboe for all College+ Students to enjoy some fun together along with tanning poolside, and then planning together various social and service related events which will be scheduled during this summer. More info. and times to follow, but for now mark Saturday, April for this event. Questions, call Jim or Denise at or them at jim.laboe@gmail.com or denise.laboe@gmail.com CALLING ALL FISHERMEN!! The Men s Ministry is hosting a fish fry on Saturday, May 1, at Steve and Rema Thomas place in Pomaria. We are looking to feed a bunch of men, their sons and their grandsons! WE NEED FISH!! Please contact Steve Thomas at if you can supply fresh fish for the fish fry. Page, Issue 1 THE NEWSLETTER

3 BLUE GROUP Elder Roger Cogswell Loc.: Wessinger Rd., Old Lexington Hwy, Libby Arial Circle, & St. Thomas Church Rd. area. Becca Bonham Turner Bonham Gary & Jody Butler Tommy & Brenda Cooke John & Diane Correll Will & Laura Culler Creighton & Anna Mary Forrest Harold & Virginia Gerrald Jimmy & Joeanne Hancock Earl & Melissa Harlan Harvey & Abbie Harrelson Dave & June Herndon Dave & Lavinia Hiott Todd & Tina Ivester Tripp & Dawn Jennings Carole Jolly Buddy & Shirley Kirby Jimmy & Cindy Knowles Paul & Ann Knowles Ken & Robin Kruger Jim & Denise Laboe Steve & Jackie Linder J.C. & Orpha McDaris Tim & Brenda Musick Roger & Stephanie Owens Bill & Ruth Pace Lee & Lisa Parker Pete & Naomi Rhoden Sadie Richards Doug & Missy Roberts Miller & Leslie Robinson Billy & Pam Smith Mikki Spigner Mike & Jill Stauffer Neal & Terry Stoker Drew & Melissa Takach Chris & Wendy Waites Lewis & Jessica Wessinger Jim & Mary Wilkins Keith & Mary Ella Wright GREEN GROUP Elder Tom Evers Loc.: Bordered by Peak St. and St. Peter Church Rd; Little Mtn., Pomaria, Prosperity & Newberry areas Ben Assam Lee & Debbie Bacot John & Beverly Butler Jimmy & Johnnie Denning John & Frances Derrick Tom & Beth Evers Tony & Candace Higbe Joe & Carla Jeffcoat Buddy & Anne Jennings Allen & Vernell Murray Andy Murray Denise Swanson Dennis & Susan Suber Manny & Toni Venegas RED GROUP Elder: Bruce Bosco Loc.: Timberlake Subdivision on the end of the point where Amick s Ferry dead ends into he lake. Mike & Harlan Bagley Terry & Joyce Bartman Dan Berglund, Debbie Ransom Bill & Kay Blume Bruce & Renee Bosco Bob & Barbara Brillhart Chris & Andrea Christiansen Nancy Cullis Weston & Beth Curtis Herb & Liz DeCuers Horace & Lois Durham Rhett & Jeanne Eleazer Jimmy & Vaughan Evans Mark & Tena Gende Mike & Tami Green Ray & Julie Hunt Scott & April Johnson Shawn & Lisette Kosko Andy & Christy LeHeup David & Neusa Lipsi Jerry & Cooki Mead Don & Dolly Montgomery Jim & Juanita Motley Don & Millie Tyler Skip & Sharon Walasik PURPLE GROUP Elder: Don Montgomery Loc.: Sandbar & Amick s Ferry Rds., Plantation Point, Dreher Island Rd. areas Bill & Johnette Adams Ralph & Susan Baker West & Fadia Belch Austin & Bobbie Boyd Roger & Chris Cogswell Poochie & Alice DeMars Moe & Lauren Dunn Steve & Sally Gladden Dale & Peggy Holland Ranny & Sandy Keys Scott & Michelle Kirkpatrick Julie & Keith Lee Craig & Jan Malone Al & Nell Morgan Dale Myers Jimmy Nicholson Andrew & Deidre Oseman Don & Rae Paczynski Dick & Nancy Powlas Alex Powlas Walt & Cindy Slominski Bruce Smalley Raymond & Diana Smith Robin & Jill Thompson Debbie Van Deusen Chip & Sherry Ward SILVER GROUP Elder: Mark Gende Loc.: Fair Haven, Revelstone, Eagle Pointe, Dutchman Shores, Stoney Point areas Helen Anderson Charlie & Julie Bass Elbert & Miriam Bickley Ford & Susan Bowers Gladys Brown Gerry Bush Rhett & Cindy Corley John & Dede Fischer Ryan & Kim Gilbert Tim & Debbie Hanley Paula James Ann Lever Katy Li Ben & Chastity Lukens Jeff & Kristi Martyn Bill & Judy McMillin Ruby Moore Mark & Angie Morvay Dan & Vicky Ratchford Billy & Debbie Rowell Kim & Judy Seals Marcus & Emily Slominski Ed & Grace Smith Tom & Sue Starke Keith & Shannon Stephens Gerry & Jackie Ward Wes & Tina Watts Debbie Whitmore Sandra Williams Rich & Susanne Williams ORANGE GROUP Elder: Steve Barton Loc.: Between Chapin & Irmo, Hwy 76 N to Peak, Old Hilton & Dog Rds, Clara Baldwin Steve & Mary Barton Karen Bishop Grady & Paulette Dukes Paul & Kathy Erickson Dave & Donna Graham Bill & LaShell Head Jeff & Wanda Hein Milton & Linda Hodge Allen & Julie Jones Roy & Marilyn Kramer Jim & Montine Luther Mark & Bobbie McCandlish Brian & Jennifer Peeler Peter & Melissa Prim Suzanne Roberson Hannah Roberson Homer & Sheila Sargent Forrest & Margaret Sikkema Dan & Jennette Smith Kevin & Kelli Stenger Cynthia Temples Bill & Kathrin Tietz Ed & Frankie Welch Jason & Heather Wessinger YELLOW GROUP Elder : Garnette Bouknight Loc.: Irmo, Lexington, Columbia areas Jim & Jeanette Armstrong Jill Bardin Garnette & Bonnie Bouknight Justin & Sherry Bouknight Donna Clark Jeff & Gloria Coberly Fred & Susan Driscoll Mike & Sue Duffy Jay Evans David & Rhonda Evans Doug & Karen Foreman Jim & Nancy Hanna Jim Mathis Jim & Pam Rochester Dee & Janice Rountree Josh & Jenni Royer Andy & Clare Steele Johnny & Debbie Strait Gary & Amy Tapp John & Lauren Upchurch Dave & Jean VanAmerongen Jim & Marilyn Ward WHITE GROUP Elder: Cam Crawford Loc: Forty Love, Turkey Point, Shadowwood, Lowman Home area Richie & Charlene Ambrose Tom & Angie Bardin Judy Bauer Greg & Cathy Blankenship Jim & Rosemary Bowie Jack & Carrie Carmody Frank & Dana Causey Michael & Kelly Cooke Cam & Betsy Crawford Keith & Susan Ferrell Doris Fulmer Don & Becky Fulmer Tim & Susan Gunter Stephen & Shawn Hammond Matt & Autumn Harper David & Cindy Hooker Keith & Laura Huggins Todd & Cara Mielke Giles & Mary Frances Huggins David & Kim Inman Wayne & Tonya Landrith Jeremy & Stacey Martin Bland & Connie Mellette Dan & Julie Rhoad Bert & Wendi Richardson Chris & Candi Ruffin Martin & Kathleen Shaffer Jack & Pam Stewart Brad & Sally Stroud Paul & Marsha Sumner Tommy & Sharon Takach Tom & Kay Towne Don & Beverly Vaughn John & Kim Waters

HOLY MOSES! SPRING MUSICAL DATE CHANGE! WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MAY 1, DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR. QUESTIONS CALL DEBBIE VANDEUSEN.

John Miller (Jack Miller). The cost is $9.00 for the book and please call Debbie Van- Deusen (5-0500 or 5-805) as soon as possible so she can place a combined book order.

We will work with a group called Widows Watchman Ministries who minister to widows of the community through home repair. We will stay at Erskine College.

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT JUNE 5 TO JUNE 9, 011 COST IS $65.00 Once again all middle school students are encouraged to attend The Edge this summer. Check out their website at: http://www.

4 HOLY MOSES! SPRING MUSICAL DATE CHANGE! WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MAY 1, DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR. QUESTIONS CALL DEBBIE VANDEUSEN. WOMEN S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY MINI-SESSION BEGINNING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9:0 AM This is a week mini-session for women on the book Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender by C. John Miller (Jack Miller). The cost is $9.00 for the book and please call Debbie Van- Deusen ( or 5-805) as soon as possible so she can place a combined book order. ALL IN THE FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP JUNE 1 TO JUNE 17 DUE WEST, SC All current high school students are encouraged to join us as we head to Due West, SC, for our mission trip this year. We will work with a group called Widows Watchman Ministries who minister to widows of the community through home repair. We will stay at Erskine College. A deposit of $75 is due by April 17 to reserve your spot with the remaining balance due on May. If finances are an issue, please contact Jack Carmody. We also need leaders for this trip! MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT JUNE 5 TO JUNE 9, 011 COST IS $65.00 Once again all middle school students are encouraged to attend The Edge this summer. Check out their website at: Deposit of $75 deposit is due by April to reserve your spot, with the final payment due May 1. We have to let the retreat know how many we are bringing, so if you haven't signed up by April, you cannot go unless someone drops out.. Let us know if finances are a hindrance. If anyone is interested in going as a leader, please let Jack know! Oh springtime is here and it is so glorious seeing all of the beautiful flowers come out again sure reminds you of the sweet renewal the Lord gives each of us and aren t you glad that His mercies are new day by day! We have two young men in our church family who are joining the military! Ryan Erickson has gone into the Air Force and Matt Jeffcoat is going into the Marine Corps! How very proud we are of them and so very grateful to them, too. Please add them to your prayer list and maybe some prayers for their families, who will be missing them! April rd will be our Faith Promise Sunday. We will have a barbeque luncheon following the worship service. As in the past, we ask for a $5 per person contribution for the meal and for each family to bring a dessert. Do mark it on your calendar and stay for lunch! This week we are celebrating with Juanita and Jim Motley as they celebrate their 6 th wedding anniversary. In this age of divorce being so prevalent, I just love for us to celebrate those people who have followed the Lord s will in keeping their wedding vow! Go Juanita and Jim!!!! See you Sunday Helen Page, Issue 1 THE NEWSLETTER

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John :16 What an awesome verse this is!

5 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John :16 What an awesome verse this is! I hope you have gotten a copy of the FAMILY DEVOTIONS on this verse. If you haven t, pick up one this Sunday at church. The emphasis this week is that He gave. It is a time to focus on how much our great God has given us. And of course the best gift is Jesus. I pray you will be focusing on Him as Easter draws closer. A good way to do this is to participate in our Chapin Community day of SERVICE on April 9 t with your family. There are baskets at church (made by our & 5 year olds) that can be filled and taken to shut-ins. Please remember our EggHunt and CrossWalk is on Saturday, April, at 11:00 AM. It is a great time to INVITE FRIENDS. KIDZ CHOIR!! ****CHANGE OF DATE!!**** May 1 st, during the Sunday School hour we will be performing Holy Moses for our church family! Dress rehearsal on April 0 th at :0 PM Until then, we are having regular rehearsals EVERY Sunday from 5-6:00 PM. If you haven t recited John :16 yet, look for me, Ms Meems, or Mrs Debbie this Sunday!! I love you!, Mrs. Jackie Children s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers WORSHIP MARCH 7 WORSHIP APRIL WORSHIP APRIL 10 CLASS 8:15 AM 10:0 AM 8:15 AM 10:0 AM 8:15 AM 10:0 AM NURSERY COMBINED WITH s Kathleen & Hannah Shaffer Sherry Ward Marsha Sumner Ratliff Family Miriam Bickley Cindy, David & Lindsey Hooker YR OLDS Andrea & Chris Christiansen Jill Thompson Rema Thomas Lisa & Paige Whitehurst Melissa Takach Cindy & Mallory Knowles Katy Li Lisa or Dale Campbell YR OLDS COMBINED WITH s Diane, Kinzie & Leslie Correll Mary Ann Huggins COMBINED WITH s Ashley Zeigler COMBINED WITH s Pam & Billy Smith Virginia Baker & 5 YR OLDS Rosemary Bowie Julie Bass Tori Rhoad Robin Kruger First Touch Ministries: DOOR GREETERS Tim & Brenda Musick Creighton Forrest Jim & Montine Luther Martin & Kathleen Shaffer Miriam Bickley Renee Bosco Doris Fulmer Janice Black Roger & Chris Cogswell Virginia & Harold Gerrald Anne & Buddy Jennings Sally & Brad Stroud RECEPTION- DESK Cindy Knowles Liz DeCuers Mary Ella Wright Mikki Spigner Rema Thomas Peggy Holland Sadie Richards Debbie Whitmore Brenda Cooke PARKING GREETERS MAR. 7 Bland Mellette NURSERY YRS YRS YRS 5 YRS Sally & Maggie Stroud Cindy Corley Austin Boyd Tom Starke Dawn Jennings Katy Li Creighton Forrest Wayne Landrith Mike Cooke 9:15 AM Sunday School Schedule for Teachers/Helpers: Laura & Will Culler Susanne Williams Ashlee Anderson Combined APR. Sherry Bouknight Deedee Sherfey Lisa & Emma Parker Laura & Will Culler Richie Culler Stephen & Shawn Hammond Combined APR. 10 Jody Butler Cathy Blankenship & Daughters Harlan Bagley Carrie Carmody Laura & Will Culler Susanne Williams Combined Page 5, Issue 1 THE NEWSLETTER

6 Chapin Presbyterian Church Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs./9AM PM Office Address: 800 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC Worship Service: Sundays at 8:15 & 10:0 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM CPC STAFF INFORMATION: Dan Ratchford, Pastor Tim Hanley, Assistant Pastor Allen Jones, Music Director Jack Carmody, Youth Director Or Kim Folsom, Finance Admin. Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry Debbie Rowell, Children/Special Event Coordinator Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant Debbie Van Deusen, Children/Women Jackie Linder, Children s Director /linder.jackie@gmail.com Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC Phone: Fax: secretary@chapinpres.com SUNDAY APRIL, 011 FAITH PROMISE SUNDAY Dr. Shelton P. Sanford, III SUNDAY APRIL 10, 011 The Little Man Luke 19:1-10 CPC Week at a Glance: SUNDAY MARCH 7 Color Group Sunday! 8:15 A Calling of the Twelve Luke 6: :00 A Prayer Time in Room 07 Everyone is invited to attend 9:15 A Sunday School for all ages More information at the Reception Desk Genesis Class/Worship Center Home Builders Class/RM 07 Designing Families Class/RM 08 Experiencing God Through Sonship/BT- BIG Fish Class/Kitchen For Ladies Only/RM 1 College+ Class/nd Floor Lobby by Elevators Fellowship, Coffee and juice in the Main Hall 10:5 A Chimes/Prelude/Announcements 10:0 A Calling of the Twelve Luke 6:16-16 :0 PM Communicant s Class/RM 11 5:00 PM His KidZ Spring Musical Rehearsal/RM 06 5:00 PM Youth Group/Study is Relationships 101/@ the Church MONDAY MARCH 8 7:00 PM Women In Touch Bible Study/Sharon Takach s home 7:00 PM Adult Sunday School Leaders Meeting/MH TUESDAY MARCH 9 6:00 PM Men s Ministry meeting/church Ofc. Conference Room WEDNESDAY March 0 Noon PRAYER 6:00 PM Prayer Group/RM 07 6:00 PM Joy Ringers Handbell CPC/WC 7:00 PM A Man s Journey Class/RM 07 7:00 PM High School Guys & 97 Foxport Dr. 7:0 PM Choir Practice/WC MORE CALENDAR Calendar DUTY DEACON for MARCH PETE RHODEN 8:15 AM USHERS MAR. 7 Head Usher: Paul Sumner Roger Owens, Chandler Owens Tom Bardin 10:0 AM USHERS MAR. 7 Head Usher: Tommy Takach Drew Takach, Richie Ambrose Jim Bowie, Ben Lukens Marcus Slominski DUTY DEACON for APRIL JIM WILKINS 8:15 AM USHERS APRIL Head Usher: Tim Musick Kim Seals, John Derrick Don Vaughn 10:0 AM USHERS APRIL Head Usher: Terry Bartman Ralph Baker, John Butler Martin Shaffer, Tome Starke Mike Stauffer Chapin Presbyterian Church 800 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC 906 Address Service Requested NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHAPIN, SC PERMIT NO. 75

THE NEWSLETTER. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6 Bring canned goods to the church on Sunday, Feb. 6, to be given to WE CARE of Chapin!

THE NEWSLETTER. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6 Bring canned goods to the church on Sunday, Feb. 6, to be given to WE CARE of Chapin! THE NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY, 2011 Issue 5 COMMUNION SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2011 The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be observed on Sunday, Feb. 1, during both worship services. This is one of the most significant