I.P.C. Weekly eMessenger - January 1, 2024

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

1 John 1:7-8

SUNDAY 1/7 SERMONS

Interested in listening to last week's sermons again? Click the links below to listen.

Sunday Morning

Sunday Evening

WEDNESDAY NOON SERVICE (1/10)

Message by Mr. Evan Gear

Salad Bar

TBD

WINTER RETREAT 2024

Our Student Ministry Winter Retreat is this weekend, January 12-14 at Glisson Camp and Retreat Center in Dahlonega, GA. Please be in prayer for our students' and chaperones' safety as they travel and enjoy a weekend learning more about the "Privileges of Adoption". You can register your 6-12 grade student by clicking the link below.

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Bless our college students by bringing in letters, individually packaged baked goods, and snacks. Anything that you can provide will be greatly appreciated, but the letters are treasured most! We will send these care packages reminding our students that we love them and are praying for them. All items must be placed in the bins located in Telfair and Olmstead Hall by February 18.

MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP 2024

There is still time to register! March for Life trip will take place January 18-20, 2024. It is an inspiring and peaceful rally of pro-life supporter from across the country. The cost is $60 for IPC members, and $75 for non-members. Click the link below for more information and to register.

WOC SPRING BIBLE STUDY 2024

Register now for the Spring 2024 Women's Study (Tuesdays, 9:30AM - 11:00AM AND Wednesdays, 6:30PM - 7:45PM). We will using the book The Word of the Lord: Seeing Jesus in the Prophets by Nancy Guthrie for our discussion time. We will begin this study on January 30 and 31 and this study will last for 12 weeks.

PARKING UPDATE

Great news! This past week, we sold the 123 W. Oglethorpe building and also the five parking spaces immediately behind the building along the wall. This means members will not be able to park in any of these five spaces (marked by the red x's in the picture) from now on. Thank you for your understanding and feel free to contact Josh Espinosa with any questions.

BABY SHOWER FOR ELISE HUDSON

Join us this Saturday, January 13 at 10:00am for a baby shower in honor of Elise Hudson. Megan Rodenberg is hosting the shower at 5 Gale Break Circle - please RSVP to Dede Roberts at (912) 272-6992 if you plan to come. Elise and Brett are having a girl!

REGISTRY

DECEMBER '23 / JANUARY '24 MESSENGER

The bi-monthly newsletter, IPC Messenger, is available online.

The "The Maternal and Husbands" article by Mr. Johnson
Nursery message from Mrs. Jane Boatright
"Hallowed" article by Mr. Gear
Psalms & Hymns of the Month
Notes from church family
Birthdays
and more...

WOC GATHER TO PRAY

Women of all ages are invited to join us to pray every Tuesday morning from 8:00-9:00 AM at Three Tree Coffee (215 W. Collins St., Pooler). Please reach out to Barbara Rustine at 912-306-9876 with any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Women are also meeting downtown on Tuesday mornings at IPC from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Wilson-Axson Room. For further information, please call Linda DePue (912-547-3833) or Emi Steward (305-283-7853).

HELP SERVE OUR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS!

A great way to care for college students is by providing a Sunday lunch, around which the students can fellowship. Sign up here to provide a meal by clicking this link: SUNDAY COLLEGE LUNCH.

You can also provide cookies for RUF’s weekly meeting. Sign up here if you’d like to bring a treat: RUF COOKIES *If you have any questions, please contact Amy Rustine @amyrustine@gmail.com*

A PODCAST JUST FOR IPC

INTO THE STUDY is a weekly podcast. If you have not downloaded the app to your smartphone or your tablet, do that today. After downloading, visit the the home tab and click on INTO THE STUDY or look in the media tab. New ones will be released each Thursday. Questions about the app should be directed to Josh Espinosa (josh@ipcsav.org).

HOUSEKEEPING

Have you moved? Has a phone number changed? How about your photo and/or your family photo; is it up to date? Please take a moment to look at your information in Realm and see that the information is correct. If you are not sure how to update these items on the Realm website or the Realm Connect app, send an email with the information (photos as well) to this email: directory@ipcsav.org

2024 ANNUAL CALENDAR

The 2024 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Winter Sunday School quarter began December 3. Sunday school occurs at 9:00 AM and lasts until 9:40 AM. For details about your Sunday school class, visit the website. This quarter is not elective, so you will return to the class that corresponds to your age.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2024

For 2024, we will offer the Navigator's Book-at-a-Time Bible reading plan. Hard copies will be available on Sundays and in the church office; you can use the provided pdf as well. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behavior as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us.