Servant Leadership Team for October 18

Children’s Moment: Stephanie Mitchum

Children’s Church: Bethany Tanner, Reeves Roberts, Mary Allison 

Altar Guild: Laurence and Donna Clair, Ken and Susan Richter

Nursery: Adrian Wood, Patricia Wimberly

Greeters: Bart Burford, Jane Swick 

Ushers: Stuart Courtney, Jimmy McElheny, Laurence Clair, Rick Call, Ashley Wimberly, Jerry Bateman, William Render, David Morris 

Safety and Assistance Team: Steve Patterson, Gary Hartman, Gerry Purvis, Bill Chitty, Jim Mishoe and Michael Shirley 

Shuttle Drivers: Jami Martin

Pastor Ross uses the New Revised Standard Version Bible.

Our Director of Music, Holly, along with the SMC Choir, uses the Sing! Hymnal for the majority of our congregational singing.

M2M enjoyed their first meeting on Tuesday night at the White House! It is great to see the location already being used! Don’t forget to let Sarah know if you would like to schedule a meeting there.

News from the CLT

Church News & Opportunities to Serve

The White House Is Almost Ready!

The White House is nearly ready, but there are still a few finishing touches to complete! A new stove is being installed today, and we have a few painting touch-ups and curtains to hang.

Beginning next week, the house will be open Monday–Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we need volunteers to help make it a welcoming place. Volunteers will answer phones, greet visitors, and assist with light tasks around the house.

If you can give a little of your time, please email Sarah to let her know you are interested. Once we have a list of volunteers, we can begin scheduling. We also need volunteers willing to cut the grass and help maintain the exterior of the property. If you can lend a hand with outdoor upkeep, please email Sarah, and we will organize a team.

The White House phone number is 854-832-0977. For now, this number will be answered only during office hours. Please continue to contact Sarah with most questions, but feel free to call the house directly if you need to reach someone during those hours.

Thank you for helping us prepare the White House to serve others!

Children’s Moment: We Need You!

Please prayerfully consider volunteering to lead the Children’s Moment during worship. The team serving in this important ministry is in great need of additional volunteers. Sharing God’s love and helping our children grow in faith is a wonderful way to serve our church family. You do not have to be an expert—just willing to share your time and heart with our youngest disciples!

Stacking Stones: A Reminder

If you have not yet completed your Stacking Stones pledge card, please do so as soon as possible. Remember, your pledge represents a commitment spread over three years, helping us plan for the future God is preparing for Summerville Methodist Church. Every gift makes a difference as we continue building on the foundation of faith God has provided.

Belong: Our Stewardship Campaign Is Coming!

Our Belong Stewardship Campaign will begin soon. As we look ahead, prayerfully consider how you will support the daily ministries and operations of our church—not only through your financial gifts, but also through your time, talents, and service.

We are blessed to be part of a church family where everyone has something meaningful to offer. Together, we can continue to share God’s love, serve others, and strengthen the ministry of Summerville Methodist Church.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give…for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7

A Prayer for the Summerville Methodist Church Building Capital Campaign

Ever Gracious God, we thank you for the many gifts of abundant life we have in you. As we set our faces and fix our hearts toward our future, weave this Capital Campaign into your Kingdom’s legacy. Stir up your Holy Spirit within us, so that we may be advocates of your mercy and love to the people in our communities. Strengthen the bonds of fellowship between us that we may be seen and known as disciples of your Beloved Son.

We lift up the words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 7:24-25.



“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock”. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Lord Jesus, we want to be wise builders whose faith and witness withstand the storms of life. Let us walk in obedience to Your holy word and follow the direction of the Holy Spirit as we build our lives on You, the Rock of our salvation. Amen.

New location and meeting day!

Each Sunday morning, we offer two opportunities for adult learning and fellowship through our Sunday School classes. Whether you're an early riser or prefer a later start, we have a class to fit your schedule, with sessions at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. These classes are a wonderful way to deepen your faith, connect with others, and engage in meaningful discussions.

We warmly invite all adults in our community to come and join us. If you haven’t experienced one of our classes yet, we encourage you to step in and see what we have to offer. We promise a welcoming atmosphere and enriching conversations that will inspire and uplift. Come, grow with us!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Phone: 843-879-8817

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Emails:

Pastor Ross Chellis - ross@summervillemethodistchurch.org

Holly Slice- music@summervillemethodistchurch.org

Sarah Pruitt - secretary@summervillemethodistchurch.org

Rose Sweat - admin@summervillemethodistchurch.org

*emails to this address will be shared with either CLT or Governance Committee.

Communications - info@summervillemethodistchurch.org

Finances- finances@summervillemethodistchurch.org

*emails to this address are monitored by our Treasurer, Bart Burford, and will be shared with the Finance Committee

Core Leadership Team (CLT) Members include: Greg Cook, Rebecca Jackson, Meg Courtney, Chris Glaze, Sam Brock, Mark Wimberly, Danny Wright, Rose Sweat, and Paul Harris.