IPC Weekly eMessenger - October 6, 2025

"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."

Psalm 103:8

SUNDAY 10/5 SERMONS

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

Sunday Morning

Sunday Evening

WEDNESDAY NOON SERVICE MENU

Message by Mr. Evan Gear

Baked Spaghetti

Bread

Salad

Peach Cobbler and Ice Cream

BUILDING PLEDGE UPDATE

Are you up-to-date in your building pledges? We began the Generations fundraising effort in February 2023, asking for three-year pledges due February 2026. We are at the point at which we need an influx of cash to build the new kitchen and new restrooms at Point Pleasant. Do your utmost to get your pledge up-to-date.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER '25 MESSENGER

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

"A Changing Congregation" by Mr. Johnson
"A Helpful Hermeneutic" by Evan Gear
Women of the Church Ministry Opportunities and IPC Day Camp feature
Information on Church Maintenance Projects
Church News
Psalms & Hymns of the Month
Birthdays
and more...

CARE GROUP FELLOWSHIPS COMING UP...

Care Group #3 Dinner (D. Gobel) - Friday, October 18, 5:00 pm at the home of Fun and David Gobel. Please bring a side dish. RSVP to Fun or David Gobel (contact information can be found in Realm directory).

Care Group #5 Dinner (R. Thompson) - Saturday, October 25, 6:00pm at the home of Megan and Todd Rodenberg. Chili and hot dogs will be provided. Please RSVP to Ginger Thompson, Megan Rodenberg or Steph Tomlinson (contact information can be found in Realm directory).

Care Group #8 Luncheon (W. Milling) - Sunday, October 26, following the Morning Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. Fried chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP to Amy Milling (contact information can be found in Realm directory).

REFORMATION AND WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2025

This year's Reformation and Worship Conference will take place at Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs, GA on October 16-19, 2025. For information about location, registration, lodging, and prices, view the various links below. Pamphlets resembling the image to the left with information about registration and payment can also be found in the walkway to the sanctuary and in the bookstore.

Conference Information Webpage

Conference Registration Page

Conference Info and Registration Pamphlet PDF

SUNDAY EVENING MEALS AND

NEW MEAL PRICES

Telfair Hall is available for additional eating space on Sunday evenings. Please remember to pay for the meal using the QR code, or visit the credit card machine at the awning door.

**Beginning NOVEMBER 3, New Meal Prices:

Tuesdays: $5.00

Wednesdays: $8.00 adult (High School age and older), $5.00 child

Sundays: $8.00 adult (High School on up), $5.00 child, family price at $30.00 (Family of 5+, living under the same roof)

The following payments for meals are accepted: cash, check, credit/debit card and electronic payment using a QR code or Apple/Google Pay at the card machine.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Our church will participate in collecting filled boxes for O.C.C. Empty boxes are available for you to pick up and fill. They are located in the hallway leading to the sanctuary, as well as by the elevator outside of the kitchen. All filled boxes are to be brought back to the church no later than November 16, 2025.

Items that can be included in the boxes are small toys, school supplies, new socks, hygiene items and notes to the child. Please also include a $10 donation per box to help with shipping. This can be paid online or by check made out to "Samaritan's Purse". A pre-paid envelope is available to mail the check.

Thank you so much for participating and blessing these children with your gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Denice Jefferson (contact info in Realm directory).

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra LIVE at IPC - November 6 - 7:30 P.M.

Make a Joyful Noise – Celebrating Songs of Faith and Hope

$40 – General Admission
$25 – IPC Member Special Pricing (code: IPCMEMBERS)
Free – Kids 17 & under
$60 – Reserved Front 3 Rows (Equinox Global Mission supporter pricing)

To purchase tickets and for more information, click HERE

WOC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY:

MEALS FOR COLLEGE LUNCHES NEEDED

As part of our college ministry at IPC, the Gear family hosts lunch every Sunday at 18 W. Hull St. for any college students attending IPC. The WOC provides meals for this ministry. If this is something that you are able to do this school year, please sign up here.

Here are the details of what is needed:

WHAT: A meal that will feed at least 20 people. This can either be bought or homemade. Feel free to partner with another person to provide!

WHERE: You will be bringing the meal to the Hull Street Kitchen. Please note...The Hull Street kitchen has no oven, but there are two large crockpots available for warming up soups etc., and a warming drawer in the IPC kitchen is available for use too.

Drinks, paper plates, napkins, bowls and plasticware will all be provided by IPC. Contact Jennifer Johns with any questions(contact info in Realm directory).

Thank you for your willingness to serve!!

WOC BIBLE STUDIES

Bible Studies

Come join our Women's Bible Studies this year studying the book of Isaiah. One is offered on Tuesday mornings and meets in Telfair Hall from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Another is offered on Wednesday evenings and meets in the Hull St. Building Parlor from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday Morning Circle

The Thursday Morning Circle meets the second Thursday of the month, September-May.

For more information click HERE

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OPPORTUNITY

Join ladies every Tuesday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Three Tree Coffee, 215 W. Collins St., Pooler. Contact Barbara Rustine for more information.

SNACKS FOR RUF

Help love SCAD students by baking or providing desserts or snacks for their weekly Wednesday night worship. Click here for more details on what to provide and how to sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Schmidt at sarah.schmidt@ruf.org (phone number can be found in Realm directory).

MARCH FOR LIFE 2026

The March for Life is an inspiring and peaceful rally of pro-life supporters from across the country. It has occurred every year (except during the pandemic) since 1974 in response to the Roe v. Wade decision. This year's trip will take place from January 22, 2026 - January 24, 2026. Consider joining us as we march for the unborn! More details and registration to come. For questions, contact Right to Life Committee chair David Gobel (contact information can be found in the Realm directory).

RECENT PAMPHLETS

Mr. Johnson's most recent pamphlets from the series Psalms for All of Life include "Why Study the Psalms?", "What Are the Psalms" and "What Are the Psalms? -2". Click the links below to view the pamphlets.

I. & II. "Why Study the Psalms?"

III. "What Are the Psalms?"

IV. "Why Study the Psalms?-2"

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).

The latest Into the Study episode, can be found here and on the IPCSAV app.

Have a question? Want to provide a topic for discussion in an upcoming episode? Contact us here.

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

2025 ANNUAL CALENDAR

The 2025 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Fall Sunday School quarter began on September 7. 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 attend the class that corresponds to your age.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2025

For 2025, 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.