THE NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 19, 015 Issue 40 Two-week newsletter next issue will be on Dec. 3 UPDATE FROM THE TRANSITION TEAM We are currently in the process of evaluating potential candidates for an Interim Pastor. We have several resources, including a professional firm that specializes in Interim Pastor placements. During the coming weeks, qualified guest preachers will fill the pulpit. Currently we will have Tim Hanley on November preaching on Genesis 3:14-4, Cosmic and Earthly Judgment, and Mark Gende on November 9 preaching on I Thessalonians 5:18, Everything You Need to Be Thankful. We will keep you up to date as often as possible as we progress through this very important transition in the life of our church. Please continue to lift our church up in prayer. Thank you. Transition Team: Ford Bowers, Gary Butler, Jimmy Knowles, Don Montgomery, and Homer Sargent IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING OFFICER ELECTIONS SUNDAY, DEC. 6 An important Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, during both worship services to elect church officers. Please make plans to attend this important meeting. The church office will be closed next Thursday, Nov. 6 for Thanksgiving. Inside this issue: Christmas Worship Schedule Ladies Event We Care Needs Thanksgiving at the HUB Youth Happenings All In The Family 3 3 December Birthday List 4 ANNUAL HANGING OF THE GREENS Sunday, November from 3:00 5:00 PM HIS KidZ Nursery/Teacher Schedule Usher Schedule Week at a Glance We Care Needs 5 5 6 6 6 Everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the decorating of the Church building for Christmas. We need men with muscles and ladders, too! Questions call the church office. NO HIS KidZ Handbells on Sunday, November *NOTICE* A ring has been found at the church. If you are missing your ring, please contact the church office at 345-0500 or stop by to claim. WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG Check it out for more info!
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, NOV. 9 1 ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM SUNDAY, DEC. 6 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT & COMMUNION SUNDAY Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM SUNDAY, DEC. 13 3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION KidZ Choir and Adult Choir beginning at 6:00 PM SUNDAY, DEC. 0 4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM THURSDAY, DEC. 4 CHRISTMAS EVE Church Office Closed 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Refreshments immediately following the 6:00 PM service! 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE FRIDAY, DEC. 5 CHRISTMAS DAY Church Office Closed Ladies Christmas Gathering & Dinner by the Lake Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 PM at the home of Debra Roberson. Please RSVP at the W o m e n s M i n i s t r y T a b l e o r women@chapinpres.com. No cost for this event. For more information call Debra at 630-730-3838. Ladies are encouraged to carpool. If you would like to carpool contact Rhonda LeClerg at 803-941-741. Women s Sunday Evening Bible Study The Bible study time is changing to 5:30 7:00 PM on the nd and 4 th Sundays. WE CARE ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER Vienna Sausages, Dry Beans, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Spaghetti Noodles, Canned Potatoes/ Yams, Salmon, Greens/Collards, Jelly/Jam, Paper Products, Personal Hygiene Items, Laundry & Dish Detergent, and Cleaning Supplies MAC & CHEESE PLEASE. THANKSGIVING MEAL AT THE HUB Once again on Thanksgiving Day, Chapin Pres will do their part to provide and deliver meals to those in need in our community as a community effort with our fellow churches in the Chapin area. Over 400 meals will be delivered. We will continue to provide the 15-17 macaroni and cheese dishes baked in large rectangular serving dishes or you can use Stouffers large macaroni and cheese. They need to be delivered hot and ready to the HUB community center by 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Any and all are welcome to come that day and help serve up meals to be delivered and stay to deliver them. We usually finish by noon if not earlier. Please call Dolly Montgomery ASAP at 345-1957 or 917-6089 to volunteer to help make Thanksgiving special for others. If you know of anyone who needs a meal, please let us know. We look forward to the great response we have had in previous years! Page, Issue 40
YOUTH HAPPENINGS: (Mark your calendars) UPCOMING EVENTS November Youth Night Join us for a YOUTH THANKSGIVING DINNER at 5:00 PM, both MS and HS students. Fun! Food! Fellowship! Bring Your Friends! This Week s Lie: Unless You Are Intoxicated You Cannot Enjoy Life. November 9 NO Youth Night Save the Dates: December 0 Youth Night Caroling & Christmas Party (gift exchange) December 30 New Year s Eve, Eve Party (game night) Volunteers Needed! Do you enjoy the Holidays? So does our Youth Group! Volunteers are needed to assist with the Youth festivities this holiday season such as Caroling, Christmas party & New Year s Eve, Eve Party! Please contact Kelly Morris at kellywray777@gmail.com if you are available to carpool carolers, make a dessert or like to play games. Please check the youth section of the church website for other information & updates. ALL IN THE FAMILY BIG thank you to so many of you for contributing to a delightful reception to send Vicky and Dan off with a delicious hug! There were so many who contributed their time and talents and my heart is full of gratitude to each of you. You perform marvelously when needed! The Moveable Feast ladies will dine at J. Peters on December 6. Please do let me know if you can make it. Hopefully, this time we will get there early enough to get us all at one table. What a sweet treat you all make it to be a part of God s family that comes together at Chapin Pres! I hope you have a lovely week. Also, a ring has been found at the church. If you are missing your ring, please contact the church office at 345-0500 or stop by to claim. See you Sunday! Love, Helen Page 3, Issue 40
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DECEMBER BABIES!! DEC. 1 Dave Herndon DEC. 17 Tripp Jennings DEC. DEC. 3 DEC. 4 DEC. 8 DEC. 9 DEC. 10 DEC. 1 DEC. 13 DEC. 14 Andrea Looney Layton Stauffer Ryan Erickson Josh LeClerg Susanne Williams Toney Higbe Lee Parker Charles Sherfey Hannah Mathis Kim Seals Lori Anderson Terry Stoker Canyon Floyd Jim Hanna Dede Fischer Clara Timmons Millie Tyler DEC. 18 DEC. 19 DEC. 0 DEC. 1 DEC. DEC. 3 DEC. 7 DEC. 8 DEC. 9 DEC. 30 DEC. 31 Joseph Timmons Derrick Rowell Bill McMillin Will Starke Hannah Roberson Judy Seals Kathy Erikson Mary Claire Williams Mike Campbell Sara Chandler Bowie Abbie Harrelson Don Paczynski Tim Musick Abigail Simmons Lisa Campbell Harvey Harrelson DEC. 16 Chris Foreman Page 4, Issue 40
TREASURE SEEKERZ memory verse: I am the God of Abraham, your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham s sake. Genesis 6:4 Preschool version: I am the God of Abraham, your father. Fear not, for I am with you. We continue our study of Abraham s family as we read about Jacob returning home this week and God giving him a new name, in Genesis 3-33. Next Sunday we will begin our journey through the life of Joseph from Genesis 37-41. I hope you will come at 9:15 AM, and bring a friend! The hanging of the greens is this Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM, and we will put up ornaments made by the children on the tree in the family center. I hope your family can come help us decorate! Our TREASURE SEEKERZ party is planned for this Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 PM at Chapin Christian Gymnastics. FREE for HISKIDZ who know their verses and only $5.00 for anyone who doesn t. This is a fun family night as we celebrate memorizing our verses and everyone is invited! We will have cupcakes, drinks, and fun times jumping together! I love you! See you Sunday! Mrs. Jackie Children s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers WORSHIP NOVEMBER WORSHIP NOVEMBER 9 WORSHIP DECEMBER 6 CLASS 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM NURSERY Marsha Sumner Judy Bauer Joanne Hancock Alison Johnson Wanda Hein YR OLDS Marsha Sumner Jill Thompson The Waters Family Alison Johnson Lisa Whitehurst 3 & 4YR OLDS Marsha Sumner Hillary & Emma Kate Timmons Julie Rhoad Melissa Takach Alison Johnson Laura Culler Judy Weathersbee K & 1 ST First Touch Ministries: DOOR GREETERS RECEPTION DESK PARKING GREETERS NOV. 8:30 AM Tim & Brenda Musick 9:15 AM Brenda Musick, Bruce & Dale Smalley 9:00 AM Susan Suber Stephanie Wilkes Creighton Forrest Jim & Elaine Mathis Jim & Montine Luther Martin & Kathleen Shaffer Liz DeCuers Brent Silman Tommy Takach Helpers Needed! 9:00 AM Judy Weathersbee Blackwell Johnson Teacher Needed! Don & Dolly Montgomery Jason Rector Don & Millie Tyler 8:30 & 9:15 AM Miriam Bickley Renee Bosco 9:00 AM Juanita Motley Lisa Campbell Sean Cassidy Johnny & Beth James Miki Spigner Rema Thomas Anthony Del Priore Craig Malone Anthony Del Priore Dennis Suber 9:15 AM Sunday School Schedule for Teachers/Helpers: NURSERY YRS 3 & 4 YRS K & 1 ST Tyson Del Priore Andrea & Katie Christiansen Jolene Derrick Dan Zbytovsky Brenda Cooke Katie Nicholson NOV. 9 Katherine Bonham Missy Roberts Mary Wilkins Mike & Helen Pridmore DEC. 6 Deidra Oseman Lisa & Emma Parker Jolene Derrick Kathleen Shaffer Mike & Helen Pridmore Page 5, Issue 40
Chapin Presbyterian Church 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC 9036 Address Service Requested NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHAPIN, SC PERMIT NO. 75 Chapin Presbyterian Church Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs./9AM 4PM Office Address: 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC 9036-7978 Worship Service: Sundays at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM CPC STAFF INFORMATION: MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-345-0500 Jack Carmody, Family Life Pastor Ext. 05/jackc@chapinpres.com Josh Vahle, Spiritual Life Pastor Ext. 04/joshv@chapinpres.com Allen Jones, Music Director Ext. 09/allenj@chapinpres.com Kim Folsom, Finance Admin. Ext. 10/kimf@chapinpres.com Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry Ext. 101/helena@chapinpres.com Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant Ext. 01/secretary@chapinpres.com Gingi Cook, Admin. Assistant Ext. 06/gingic@chapinpres.com Jackie Linder, Children s Director Ext. 07/jackiel@chapinpres.com Andrea Looney, Nursery Director andreal@chapinpres.com, Nursery Care Giver Kendal Bowers, Part-Time Youth Leader kendalb@chapinpres.com Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC Phone: 803-345-0500 Fax: 803-93-4841 E-mail: secretary@chapinpres.com WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG 1 ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT November 9, 015 Everything You Need to Be Thankful I Thessalonians 5:18 Speaker: Mark Gende ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT COMMUNION SUNDAY December 6, 015 Simeon Luke :5-3 CPC Week at a Glance: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8:30 AM Prayer Time in Room 18 Everyone is invited to attend 8:30 AM Foundations: Cosmic & Earthly Judgment Genesis 3:14-4 9:15 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10:5 AM Foundations: Cosmic & Earthly Judgment Genesis 3:14-4 11:45 AM HIS KidZ Choir/RM 3 3:00 PM Hanging of the Greens 5:00 PM HIS KidZ Choir/RM 3 5:00 PM Youth Night/RM 19 MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 6:00 PM Shepherd Meeting/RM 134 7:00 PM Children s Committee Meeting/RM 08 7:00 PM Finance Committee/RM 11 7:00 PM Monday Women s Bible Study/Off Site TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4 9:30 AM NO Tuesday Prayer Time This Week WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6 Church Office Closed THANKSGIVING DAY DUTY DEACONS FOR NOV. Sean Cassidy & Toney Higbe DUTY DEACONS FOR DEC. Paul Erickson & Walt Slominiski 8:30 AM USHERS NOVEMBER Head Usher: Paul Sumner Jim Hanna 10:30 AM USHERS NOVEMBER Head Usher: Drew Takach Buck Balentine, Anthony Del Priore, Stephen Hammond, Ben Lukens, Bill Weathersbee, Eddie Weathersbee 8:30 AM USHERS NOVEMBER 9 Head Usher: Weston Curtis Herb DeCuers 10:30 AM USHERS NOVEMBER 9 Head Usher: Joe Jeffcoat Moe Dunn, Johnny James, Steve Linder, Stephen Linder, Jim Luther, Milt Snead 8:30 AM USHERS DECEMBER 6 Head Usher: Bruce Bosco Tim Musick 10:30 AM USHERS DECEMBER 6 Head Usher: John Butler Sean Cassidy, Paul Erickson, Dave Herndon, Martin Shaffer, Tom Starke, Mike Stauffer