Weekly Newsletter

Additional assistance is needed in these key areas:

Several of the upcoming Sundays currently have no volunteer support. Please consider signing up to serve. All curriculum and materials are provided! 

The Nursery Team hopes to find additional assistance through the end of this year. We’ve been blessed to see our Nursery grow and need at least 2 adults and 1-2 teen helpers per Sunday. Sign up today using the link below.

Over 140 members of the church are active on REALM, gaining access to quick and easy online giving, event registrations, and our church directory. If you're ready to create your account, please contact the office to request a new invitation email!

We want to clarify recent concerns regarding the financial information displayed in Realm. Please note that Realm is currently being used as an information and communication tool, not for managing our financial records.


When individuals began giving to the church, we implemented a separate financial management system to ensure accuracy and consistency. Transferring this data into Realm mid-year would have been too time-consuming and disruptive, so we chose to maintain the existing system for the remainder of the year.


As a result, you will receive accurate statements of your 2025 giving in January. Beginning in the new year, we will transition our financial management system to Realm. From that point forward, you will be able to view your individual contribution information in Realm.


Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.


Blessings,

CLT



PS- If you’ve not yet created your REALM account,it’s never too late! Contact the office for assistance and we’ll be glad to help you get connected.

Best Practices for Shared Space-

We are blessed that Summerville Methodist Church is so full of life, with groups already gathering and growing together! If your group needs a room for a meeting or event, please call or email the SMC office. We're happy to work with you to find a time and space that works best for your group.

Servant Leadership Team for Sunday, December 7

Guest Musicians: Jacob Pilsbury; Pianist, SMC Choir

Children’s Church: Millie Runyon, Callie Runyon, and Jennifer Wright

Altar Guild: Jennifer and Stewart Martin

Building Steward: Will Tanner, John Wilkinson

Liturgist: Susan Clark

Nursery: Kim Jackson, Bethany Tanner

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

Safety and Assistance Team: Jimmy Jackson, Jim McElheny, David Morris, Laurence Clair

Shuttle Driver: Bill Jones

All the slots for the Angel Tree have been filled. Thank you, SMC! Remember, gifts should be brought to church by Sunday, December 14. Gifts are to be in one bag with the name of the recipient on the outside.

STARTING TONIGHT!

The "Advent in the Arts" study will meet in the smaller SDA Sanctuary in the front building.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN LOCATION

We can't wait to share this time together crafting and fellowshipping on December 7! Parents of children under 5th grade are asked to join us during the event. Please RSVP at the link below.

As you begin to make plans for your Christmas Eve celebrations, we hope you make room to celebrate with the SMC family at 5:30 pm. There's no better way to prepare to welcome the Savior's birth than together!


Our children will be singing, and special music and service elements have been selected. We expect this to be a packed house and look forward to seeing everyone with great anticipation. To prepare to welcome members and guests, please make note of the following information:

  • Carpooling is encouraged
  • Overflow parking will be at the Catholic Church, with multiple shuttles running to the church before and after the service

Each week, you'll find a clipboard on the information table that can be used to share prayer concerns, request a call or visit from Pastor Ross, or request in-home communion.


Please include an address and phone number with all requests for visits or in-home communion.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE - Here for you!


VISITATION AND HOME COMMUNION – If you know of someone who is home-bound,

in assisted living, or rehab, we offer monthly visits and Communion on the first Sunday.

CARD TEAM – Sending love through birthday, holiday, and encouragement cards.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – Comforting letters and resources for those grieving a

loss.

FLOWER TEAM – Delivers flowers to the recently hospitalized, residential care facilities, and shut-ins.

PRAYER SHAWL – Provides hand-knit shawls for those who are experiencing

difficult times.

SONGS OF FAITH – Cheerful voices provide uplifting Christian music in assisted living

facilities.

STEPHEN MINISTRY- Provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. This will begin in September 2025!


If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please reach out:


📞 Peggy Ridgeway: 843-609-6891 | peggyridgeway@yahoo.com

📞 JC Ridgeway: 240-538-4457 | jcridgeway@gmail.com




TRANSPORTATION- Do you need transportation to an appointment (doctor, therapy, etc.)?

Call Pat or Becky Wylie to schedule

(Pat: 843-696-9136; Becky: 843-693-2134)

"Two Roads" Sunday School class is taking a short break and will resume meeting in January.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Phone: 843-879-8817

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM


Emails:


Pastor Ross Chellis - ross@summervillemethodistchurch.org


Sarah Pruitt - secretary@summervillemethodistchurch.org


Rose Sweat - admin@summervillemethodistchurch.org


Communications - info@summervillemethodistchurch.org

 
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