The Newsletter July 2017 Issue VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 17-21 FROM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM VBS is the week of July 17-21 from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM! Register your child/grandchild/neighbor TODAY! Forms are in the main hall. We still need snacks for the volunteers. There is a sign up sheet on the VBS table. If you aren t here to help that week, please send a snack, and PRAY for us! In this issue: Note from the Pastor Ladies Summer Event Thank You Note July Birthday List All In The Family 2 2 2 3 3 ELDER & DEACON NOMINATION FORMS Begin to think and pray about nominees for the offices of elder and deacon. Nomination forms are located in the Main Hall, the church office, or call the church office. You do not need to ask their permission, simply fill out the form in the main hall. ReFormed Student Ministry 4 HIS KidZ Nursery/Teacher Schedule CPC Monthly Calendar Highlights Duty Deacons We Care Needs 5 5 6 6 6 Create Your Own Nativity Scene Have you seen Nativity scenes around Chapin at Christmas? Gary Butler and Jack Stewart are teaming up to assist anyone to create their own scene to represent our Savior during this holiday. On August 12 from 8:00 AM until noon we will meet at Gary s place of business in Lexington and provide materials and assistance in creating your own scene or a scene for a gift. This would make a great family activity. The cost to cover materials is $90 and we will need to have you signup and pay by July 21. Please contact Jack Stewart, 803-730-6567 if interested or have any questions. Make check payable to Jack Stewart, 133 Forty Love Point, Chapin, SC 29036. Special points of interest: Elder & Deacon Nominations VBS Ladies Ice Cream Party ReFormed Lock-In HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Tuesday, July 4 th The church office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Note from the Pastor : Dear Family, We at Chapin Presbyterian offer sweet praise to the Lord Jesus Christ every Sunday. I am thankful for our pastors, our musicians and worship leaders, the elders, deacons, and ushers who lead us in that! And I know that our love for His Word, our adoration of Him in song and in prayer is glorifying to the Lord. By His grace, He has made this body zealous for His Gospel and anxious to serve! Worship is at the core of who we are as a church. We are a people set apart to glorify God in praise, declaring His excellencies and rejoicing in Him! As such it s important for us to be constantly considering our worship, as an expression of our devotion and love. Psalm 150 calls all of God s people to worship in the sanctuary with a passion that parallels the worship in His mighty heavens! We are to praise Him according to and in the measure of His excellent greatness! Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (v6). So, I have to ask myself, do I? Do we, as a church? Do we love and worship Him with all of our heart and all of our soul and all of our strength? Would anybody walking into the sanctuary and looking at me believe, That man loves His Savior? Would I worship Jesus face to face like I typically worship on Sunday mornings? And what would that look like? I expect some, maybe many of us can relate? Especially in our culture where men in particular are not encouraged to express their deep need (of any kind!), and especially not in public! It can be hard to seek after authentic, heart-driven worship. And it can be even harder for us each to know what that means for us, individually! As we pursue (every year, I hope, by God s grace!) deeper and richer worship, I don t know what that looks like for you, individually. I don t have a quota in mind for how many hands must be raised, how many tears must fall. I am not responsible for your personal worship of Jesus you are. What I am responsible for is seeing that we as a church are obedient to God s commands in worship, and that our hearts are set free within those boundaries like sheep in a safe pasture. My desire is that you will be encouraged, equipped and exhorted to worship more and more deeply, just as God has made you not that you will be required to worship in any particular manner, nor that you will be forbidden to worship in any God-honoring way. This will probably mean a greater variety of expressions of worship for our church, overall; it may sometimes mean that we must die to our own comforts or our expectations of others, instead rejoicing that they are worshiping from their own hearts, in their own ways; it may sometimes mean misunderstandings or confusion or missteps as the leadership wrestles with our own hearts and preferences. But Psalm 149 says, Let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise His name making melody to Him with tambourine and lyre! For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation. As we praise His holy name, offering our inadequate praise, know that the Lord takes pleasure in His people and their songs! Rejoicing over their lisping praise of His name! And He has delivered us salvation in Christ Jesus. He is worthy of our heart-filled worship. Amen. Love, Marcus Flower Dates Still Available The flower calendar for 2017 still has dates available for you to choose your special flower date in memory, honor or celebration of your loved one. Please call Diana at the church office (345-0500) to reserve your date. Cost of the arrangement is $45.00 CPC WOMEN S MINISTRY SUMMER EVENT Dear CPC Family, There are no words to express my thanks to all who called, came to visit, sent cards and most of all to those who stepped in to fulfill my obligations during my time of recovery. There will always be a special place in my heart for all. How wonderful to be a part of such a loving and caring church family. God s Blessings, Steve Derrick SUNDAE ON A THURSDAY ICE CREAM PARTY THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017 7:00 PM CPC FAMILY CENTER Here s the scoop It s an Old Fashion Ice Cream Party! Yes, we have your favorite ice cream and those yummy toppings that you can t resist! All you have to do is sign up! There is a sign up sheet on the Women s Ministry table, or you can call or email the church office to sign up (345-0500 or secretary@chapinpres.com)! JOIN IN THE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP! Page 2 July 2017 Issue
News & Events: JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 5 JULY 6 JULY 7 JULY 8 JULY 9 Poochie DeMars Nancy Powlas Cliff Bickley Homer Sargent Neal Stoker Meg Balentine Anna Mary Forrest Avery Lukens Luke Grinnell Bobbie McCandlish Don Robertson Katie Christiansen Grace Knowles Graham Knowles Jimmy Knowles Todd Mielke Toni Venegas JULY 11 JULY 12 JULY 13 JULY 14 JULY 15 JULY 16 JULY 18 JULY 19 Elijah Jackman Tina Watts Kim Folsom Leslie Correll Nathan Gorman Lexie Higbe Maddison Higbe Chris McCandlish Laura Simmons Sierra Peeler Ruthie Goings Josh Lochstampfor Jay Looney Kevin Anderson Garnette Bouknight Bess Del Priore Eric Roberts JULY 23 JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 27 JULY 28 JULY 31 Jeanne Crump Rema Thomas Kim Waters Lauren Peters Forrest Sikkema Christabelle Campbell Suzanne Roberson Adelaide Vahle Gary Butler Jeanne Eleazer Jack Hammond Lucy Ricks Sharon Takach June Herndon Lindsey Hooker Avery Vick Jimmy Mathis JULY 10 Cindy Hooker Aiden Jennings JULY 20 Lisa Cain Donnie Crowe ALL IN THE FAMILY Now that we are about in the middle of summer you just might be looking at your calendar and just maybe you are thinking that you just might like to be serving your Chapin Pres family in some way. Well, if that is what you are doing then I am here to help you! First of all VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is coming! July 17-21 your help is needed, just one morning each day for one week; that s not much! Your help is also needed with the children on Sunday mornings. Then Trevor could use your help in the youth program; lots of action there! Then for those of you who could help for about 45 minutes one Sunday morning a month, we would welcome you to work either as a Parking Lot Greeter, a Door Greeter or at the Reception Desk! All delightful opportunities to meet visitors and members of the church family you might not know. If you would like to help in any of those areas just let me know and I will get the right person to call you; and they will joyfully call you! The Father gave each of us gifts with which to serve the church family, if none of these opportunities sound good to you, call me and we will explore other opportunities. See you Sunday! Love, Helen Page 3, July 2017 Issue
Student Ministry Stuff: (Mark your calendars) ReFormed Community Night! Every Sunday Night 5-77 PM! Camp Bethel MS Retreat Is Coming! Middle school students will go to Camp Bethel in Gaston, SC, on October 6-8! The cost will be $100. Please RSVP NOW! We are excited, and hopefully, Lord willing, there will not be a hurricane in our way again! Maine Mission Trip July 31-August 7 Lake Day July 7 Mark your calendars! Location and time TBA. Beans, Rice & Jesus Christ July 10-12 Stay tuned for more information on this upcoming event! Lock In @ CPC June 30 6:00 PM July 1, 8:00 AM Lock In at Chapin Presbyterian starting at 6:00 PM on June 30 and ending at 8:00 AM on July 1. Come stay up all night worshiping Christ, playing games, and eating an unholy amount of candy. Lexington Blowfish Baseball Game July 22 Game Time 7:05 PM Come with us to go see the Lexington Blowfish play and have all you can eat ballpark food until the 7th inning. 17 tickets let and deadline for reservation is the 8th, so let us know! Time to meet at the church before the game will be announced soon. Contact Ross (rosss@chapinpres.com) or Paige (paigew@chapinpres.com) for more info. Liablility Forms Please sign and return the new round of liability forms for this coming year! We start each summer off this way by getting a new batch signed. So, if you would like your child or children to participate in ReFormed Student Ministry activities, please get the form back to us ASAP! You can scan it to Trevora@chapinpres.com or bring it to church. REFORMED SENIORS MISSION TRIP TO CALIFORNIA JUNE 19-26 An incredible week ministering to a California community with a high homeless population. Page 4 July 2017 Issue
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Preschool version: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 It s Christmas in July! We will begin our journey through the New Testament. This month we will talk about God s plan to rescue sinners with His gift of His Son, Jesus. Pick up the outline at the children s check-in desk and read these wonderful Scriptures together at home, too. VBS is July 17-21!! If you haven t registered your child, please do so NOW in the church lobby. Some classes are full. Mandatory training dates for all volunteers (who did not come on June 28) is July 12 at 10:00 AM. Everyone is invited to come help us decorate on the 12 th at 11:00 AM. PLEASE PRAY that God will work in the hearts of everyone involved, especially the children. If you aren t volunteering, you can help by signing up to bring snacks for our workers. Do you love children??? We are in great need of more volunteers on Sunday mornings, especially at 8:30 AM. Email me if you can help. See you Sunday! I love you!! Mrs. Jackie Children s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers WORSHIP JULY 2 WORSHIP JULY 9 WORSHIP JULY 16 CLASS 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM NURSERY Fadia Belch Brittany Lovelace Wanda Hein Mark & Angie Morvay Alena Coulter Jenna Partin Jill Stauffer 2 YR OLDS Fadia Belch Brittany Lovelace Kathleen Shaffer Lisa Whitehurst Mark & Angie Morvay Blackwell & Alison Johnson Jenna Partin Noelle Allen Kathy Erickson 3 & 4YR OLDS Fadia Belch Brittany Lovelace Laura Culler Judy Weathersbee Mark & Angie Morvay Kyra Peeler Jenna Partin The Knowles Family K & 1 ST Lisa Campbell Rosemary Bowie Sara LeClerg Stephen & Shawn Hammond WORSHIP JULY 23 WORSHIP JULY 30 CLASS 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM NURSERY Marsha Sumner Judy Bauer Celise Zbytovsky Joeanne Hancock 2 YR OLDS Marsha Sumner Erin Reese Jillian Vick Celise Zbytovsky The Waters Family 3 & 4YR OLDS Marsha Sumner Tracy & Audrey Taylor Celise Zbytovsky Julie Rhoad Melissa Takach K & 1 ST Jim & Elaine Mathis Rebecca & Abbey Davis 9:15 AM Sunday School Schedule for Teachers/Helpers: JULY 2 NURSERY 2 YRS 3 & 4 YRS K & 1 ST Carrie Carmody Lisa & Emma Parker Kathleen Shaffer Mike Pridmore JULY 9 Jody Butler Frances Derrick Jaclynn Goings Larry Doster Candace Higbe JULY 16 Jill Christmus Chris Cogswell Jaclynn Goings Cat Arrowood Candace Higbe JULY 23 Kelli Partin Andrea & Katie Christiansen Dan Zbytovsky Brenda Cooke Katie Nicholson JULY 30 Lisa Cain Missy Roberts Katherine Bonham Mary Wilkins Mike & Helen Pridmore Page 5 July 2017 Issue
Chapin Presbyterian Church 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC 29036 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 29036-7978 Worship Service: Sundays at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC Phone: 803-345-0500 Fax: 803-932-4841 E-mail: secretary@chapinpres.com WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG WE CARE ITEMS NEEDED: Salmon, Spam, Chili Beans, Canned Potatoes/Yams, Boxed Potatoes, Collards/Turnip Greens, Spaghettios, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly/ Jams, Laundry & Dish Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, Personal Care Items & Paper Products. DUTY DEACONS FOR JULY Tommy Becknell & Joe Kleckley Please check the church website WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG for other information, weekly events & Grow Group opportunities. CPC STAFF INFORMATION: MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-345-0500 Marcus Jackman, Lead Pastor Jack Carmody, Family Life Pastor Josh Vahle, Spiritual Life Pastor Allen Jones, Music Director Kim Folsom, Finance Admin. Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant Gingi Cook, Admin. Assistant Jackie Linder, Children s Director Andrea Looney, Nursery Director, Nursery Care Giver Trevor Allen, Student Ministry Director Ext. 203/marcusj@chapinpres.com Ext. 205/jackc@chapinpres.com Ext. 204/joshv@chapinpres.com Ext. 209/allenj@chapinpres.com Ext. 210/kimf@chapinpres.com Ext. 101/helena@chapinpres.com Ext. 201/secretary@chapinpres.com Ext. 206/gingic@chapinpres.com Ext. 207/jackiel@chapinpres.com andreal@chapinpres.com Ext. 215/trevora@chapinpres.com CPC Highlights of the Month: SUNDAY JULY 2 8:30 A Early Service (Each Sunday morning) 9:15 A Sunday School for all ages (Each Sunday morning) 10:30 A Second Service (Each Sunday morning) 5:00 P ReFormed Community Night (Each Sunday evening) MONDAY JULY 3 7:00 p ReFormed HS Girls Agape Group (Each Monday) TUESDAY JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Church Office Closed WEDNESDAY JULY 5 8:00 A ReFormed HS Coffee Crew (Each Wednesday morning Off site) 9:00 A Retired Men s Bible Study/RM 224 (Each Wednesday morning) 8:00 P College/20s Small Group @ The Carmodys THURSDAY JULY 6 7:00 P ReFormed Prayer Night (Each Thursday) FRIDAY JULY 7 4:00 P ReFormed MS Girls Agape Group (Each Friday) MONDAY JULY 10 6:30 P Monday Women s Bible Study(2nd & 4th Mondays) TUESDAY JULY 11 9:30 A Ladies Summer Bible Study/RM 206 (Each Tuesday through August 8) 6:30 P ReFormed HS Guys Agape Group (Each Tuesday evening) 7:30 P ReFormed MS Guys Agape Group (Each Tuesday evening) WEDNESDAY JULY 12 10:00 A VBS Volunteer Meeting/FC 6:00 P VBS Potluck Dinner & Decorating/FC THURSDAY JULY 13 7:00 P Ladies Sundae on a Thursday Ice Cream Party/FC SUNDAY JULY 16 9:15 A Joint Adult Sunday School Today (FC) MONDAY JULY 17 TUESDAY JULY 18 7:00 p 1st & 3rd Tuesday Vahle Small Group WEDNESDAY JULY 19 THURSDAY JULY 20 FRIDAY JULY 21 6:00 p VBS Dinner/FC SATURDAY JULY 22 7:15 PM ReFormed Blowfish Baseball Game Mission Trip to Ireland WEDNESDAY JULY 26 7:00 P Orchestra Rehearsal (Each Wednesday evening) 7:30 P Choir Rehearsal (Each Wednesday evening) MONDAY JULY 31 ReFormed Maine Mission Trip