Servant Leadership Team for November 1



Liturgist: Karen Miller

Communion Servers: Adrian Wood, Ann Charpia, Elizabeth Phillips, Racena Bowen. Rebecca Nigro, Stewart Martin, William Phillips

Children’s Church: Sherri Morris, Debbie Wilkinson, Leslie Burford, Rita Purvis

Altar Guild: Laurence Clair, Donna Clair, Susan Richter 

Nursery: Jen Wright, Brenda Frye

Greeters: Jillian Weatherford, Sherry Wilson

Ushers: Cory Rogers, Danny Wright, Michael Wood, Kevin Carter, James Mishoe, Angie Mishoe, Jennifer Summers

Safety and Assistance Team: Jimmy Jackson, Gerry Purvis, David Morris, Laurence Clair, Jim Parker

Shuttle Drivers: Stuart Courney, 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.

News from the CLT

Church News & Opportunities to Serve

The White House Is Open!

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 would like to be part of this team, please sign up using the link below. Thank you for helping us prepare the White House to serve others!

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.

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

Gracious and Almighty God,

You have been our Rock from the beginning when we were just a remnant, and You are our hope for years to come.

From the first prayers whispered in this congregation, You have guided Summerville Methodist Church with a faithful hand. Today we stand on the foundation You have laid, grateful for every blessing and mindful of the calling You have placed before us.

Lord, as we execute our Stacking Stones Campaign, we do so not to elevate ourselves, but to expand the work of Your Kingdom.

Strengthen our unity, deepen our generosity, and renew our vision.

Guard our hearts from fear and fill them with courage.

Guard our minds from doubt and fill them with wisdom.

Guard our church from division and fill it with love.

May this campaign be more than a project; may it be an act of worship.

May every brick, beam, and space created become a place where Your Word is proclaimed, Your people are discipled, Your children are nurtured, and Your grace is encountered.

Lord, build in us what You desire to build through us.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone and our Savior, 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.