Dear friends, 

If you haven't been around the church this week, then you wouldn't know the joy and wonder the younger folks have brought. The week began with our deeply moving and powerful youth Sunday worship and then our Wednesday night supper, followed by a talent show with our younger set, dancing, singing, playing instruments, performing science experiments, and even solving Rubik's cubes in record time. Not only were they lovely and delightful, but the many staff and members who helped make it happen deserve equal applause.

While some churches stress that being a member is about "how you behave" and others about "what you believe," what makes SSPC such a good "Jesus" church is that everyone knows they "belong." Yes, we always have work to do to keep inviting and welcoming people in, but at the heart of SSPC is a Christ-like hospitality that says, "Come be a part of things here; you matter."

It's a joy to behold! 

Gratefully,

Steve 

There’s nothing like working with children and youth to boost your spirits! It was all so much fun that we will probably do it again, and again, and again. Youth Sunday is different each year, with different messages, talent, visuals, and the ever-popular children’s sermon. If you have the chance to volunteer with children or youth, provide food for their Sunday night dinner, or snacks on Wednesday afternoon, you should jump at it! Thanks to all who shared their musical talents on Youth Sunday: Graham Holland, Liam Holland, Sawyer Neill, Lily Roberts, Kate Head (chimes!), Ethan Tsai, Hunter Callaway, Chase Busby, William Mansfield, MacKenzie Bishop (singing sermon!), and guest Jason Cherne. It was a pleasure working with Eliza Ours to plan this day, and we will definitely miss her.  

Wasn’t the Variety Show lots of fun? There’s so much talent and willingness to share among our children! Thanks to all who helped me do my part. It’s quite a team of staff and volunteers that make KidZ Crew happen each Wednesday.  

Coming up the next two Sundays: The Chancel Ringers will be ringing a piece by Timothy H. Waugh, “Recollection.” Tim Waugh recently passed away, and his service was on Sunday, April 21st. He was a composer and clinician at the Montreat Worship and Music Conference for many years. Suzanne Morrison, our director, knew and worked with him. The Chancel Choir and Ringers will start out the service with “God is With Us” based on PICARDY hymn tune and arranged by Kevin McBeth. The Choir will also sing a favorite anthem, “To Love Our God” by Mark Hayes with text adapted from Ecclesiastes 1 & 12 by John Parker. On May 5th, our Early Music Ensemble will play some selections from the 1500’s and 1600’s on recorders, violin, and harpsichord, and the choir will sing “If Ye Love Me” a piece by Thomas Tallis in the madrigal style of the period.  

Love & Gratitude, 

Rhonda 

Sunday, April 28

8:30 am Worship Service - Sanctuary

9:30 am Sunday School - Various Locations

10:30 am Worship Service - Sanctuary

5:00 pm Youth - Jekyll

Monday, April 29

5:00 pm New Officer Training - Upper Room

6:30 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law

Tuesday, April 30

7:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotion - SSI Chick-Fil-A

9:30 am Staff Meeting - Upper Room

8:00 pm Codependents Anon - John Law

Wednesday, May 1

10:00 am Mens Bible Study - Upper Room

10:00 am Grief Group - Parlor

11:00 am Early Music Ensemble - Rhonda's Office

1:00 pm Hands and Heart Quilting Ministry - Music Attic

3:00 pm Chancel Ensemble - Sanctuary

4:00 pm KIDZ Crew End-of-Year Party - Veranda

6:45 pm Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Thursday, May 2

10:00 am Ladies Bible Study - Upper Room

5:30 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room

Friday, May 3

No Activities Planned for This Day