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Sunday Aug 10 or Sept 14 / 12:30-2pm
Casual Way to Learn More about SGPC
We’d love to meet you! You're invited to a casual gathering with Pastor Joel—a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about Saxe Gotha, and hear what we're all about. Whether you're new here or just want to connect, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some food, meet new people, and have an open conversation about God, our church, or life in general.
Choose one of the following Sundays, August 10 or September 14, from 12:30 – 2pm at Pastor Joel's home. We'll provide finger foods, so please let us know how many will be attending to help us plan accordingly. For more information, contact Ty Thomas at 803-201-0442. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Fri Aug 1 / 1-8:30pm / Register Today (limited number of spots)
For all 3rd-5th Graders
Ready, Set, FUN—sign-up for Kid-a-thon, an amazing way to close the summer for your kids! Kid-a-thon is an action-packed afternoon and evening just for rising 3rd–5th graders. From wild games at the arcade, trampoline park, laser tag, pizza, time with friends, big laughs—it’s going to be an unforgettable day and an amazing end to their summer!
Important things for parents:
+ Drop-off in the Fellowship Hall at 1pm
+ Bring a water bottle
+ Apply sunscreen at home
+ Lunch is provided
+ Pick-up will be at 8:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please make every effort to be on time.
We will go off site for Kid-a-thon. We have the bus reserved and Sonya Turner is our driver.
Anyone that doesn’t have a release, we will have a notary onsite to finish their form. Spots are limited—don’t wait to save your spot! Contact Lindsay Shupe (lshupe@saxegotha.org) for more information.
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Kick-Off on Sun Aug 10 / Begins Aug 17 thru Nov 23 4-5:30pm
Register Today (space will fill up fast)
Adult Sunday Discipleship Groups are designed for fellowship and spiritual growth. There are many compelling subject offerings to choose from. available to sign up. Sunday DGroups will start on Sunday, August 10, 4pm-5:30pm, with our orientation day and book pickup in the Atrium/gym followed by a light dinner. Classes officially begin August 17 and will end on Sunday, November 23. Most evenings following the classes, we will have dinners in the gym for the family. (August 31, October 12 and November 9 there will no classes held). Rooms will be assigned by August 10. Register today!
We can't wait for you to experience this new spiritual journey offering for learning and fellowship at SGPC.
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July 27 11am / Modern Worship at Saluda Shoals Park Cattail Pavilion
Bring Your Own Picnic
We are having our 11am Modern Service in Saluda Shoals Park on Sunday, July 27! Join us for a light, outdoor worship experience of praising God in a beautiful setting. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. After the service, bring a picnic lunch for your family and enjoy the park and fellowship with the SGPC faith family. Be sure to pack sun screen, bug spray, sun glasses, and swimsuits for the Splash Pad area. It will be a wonderful day for worship and outdoor fun... see you there!
Parking is FREE if you mention Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church.
The Splash Pad will be open until 6:00pm. The cost is $4 per person and can be purchased at the Splash Park the day of the event. (Cash or card will be accepted).
Entrances to the Saluda Shoals Park
+ 5605 Bush River Road or 6071 St. Andrews Road
NOTE: No balloons of any kind, pinatas, glitter, uncooked rice, confetti, silly string, sidewalk chalk, powder cannons, or canopies/pop-up tents are allowed in the park.
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Fri July 11 8:30pm - Sat July 12 8am
Sign-Up Online & Sign Waiver
On Friday, July 11, all rising 9th - current 12th grades are invited to stay all night at the church for a High School Lock In! We will meet at the church in the Lighthouse at 8:30pm and have fun all night long through 8am on Saturday. There will be a time of Bible study, fellowship, food, and plenty of fun! Don't miss out on a great experience for high schoolers! Sign-up and sign waiver through the button below. For more information, contact Mary Knobeloch (mknobeloch@saxegotha.org), Nick Cochran (dnickcochran@gmail.com), or Amanda Powell (amandapowell818@yahoo.com).
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Sat July 19 9-11:30am / Room 151
Join us for a time to discuss your role in helping equip others to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. This workshop is designed to encourage individuals to engage in discipleship relationships with 2 or 3 others strengthening one another's faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ, thereby equipping one another to further the Kingdom through discipleship. A light breakfast will be provided for attenders. For more information, contact Marcy Hall (gigipoppy@att.net), or Robert Zeigler (rzeigler507@gmail.com).
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Donation Information & Volunteers Needed
Garage Sale: Sat July 26 from 7am-1pm
Our 2025 Missions Garage Sale will be on Saturday, July 26 from 7am-1pm. The congregation is invited to shop early on Friday, July 25 from 6-8pm. All proceeds of the sale will go to expand the reach and impact or our Missions Ministry.
Donation Drop-Off We will take donations Monday, July 21 thru Thursday, July 24 from 12pm noon till 7pm. We will not be taking donations on Friday, July 25. There will be a drive-thru drop-off so watch for the signs. We will not be accepting baby equipment, weapons, mattresses, large old computers or console TVs. Please make sure your donations are clean and in good condition.
Donation Help If you need help getting your donations to church please contact: Joe LeFebvre at builditjoe2004@yahoo.com or 803-351-5239 for pick-up.
Volunteers Needed We need many volunteers for the week and day of the sale to ensure the success of this event. Sign-up to volunteer through the button below.
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Thurs July 31 6:30am Breakfast / 7:15am Packing Backpacks
Mark your calendar and join us for the Men's Breakfast with biscuits, fellowship, and packing backpacks to start the school year! Breakfast begins at 6:30am and packing backpacks begins at 7:15am. Stay as long as you can and it's okay to leave early. All helping hands are appreciated!
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DRT Mission Trip to NC for Hurricane Helene Victims
July 31-August 3 (No DRT in July)
Come join the team on a mission trip to North Carolina and help with the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction. We will be working in the various communities in North Carolina to assist families return to their homes. This trip we will leave on a Thursday, July 31, right after the Men's Breakfast and Backpacking and return on August 3. Sign up today (only have a few openings). Contact Bill Seymour at 4wseymour@gmail.com.
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Disaster Relief in Texas
Donations through Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope has team members active and relief supplies are being provided for victims of the tragic and devastating Texas floods. Please consider donating to help with their relief efforts to those impacted by this tragic event.
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CPR Training Class
Sign-Up for Red Cross CPR Certification
Save a life! Sign-up for CPR training. For more information or to sign-up for the class, contact Bill Seymour at 4wseymour@gmail.com.
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CDC Preschool Openings
We currently have Preschool openings for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have a 3yr or 4yr old and are interested in the Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church Child Development Center, please fill out this interest form through the button below.
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Library Clean Out
We're cleaning out the Library so the space can be repurposed. Books are available to the congregation. Any leftover books will go to the Missions Garage Sale on July 26.
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Sanctuary Flower Calendar
Anyone is welcomed to sign-up for a weekend to celebrate a special occasion, honor a person, or to simply contribute to worship in this way.
Our book has moved to a digital format. Please scan the QR code to pick a Sunday in 2025 to donate flowers. If you prefer, you can talk to someone at the welcome desk or call the church office during business hours and they can help you get your date on the calendar. Thank you for your support!
Flower Calendar
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We are Hiring!
Youth Director
We're searching for a passionate leader to engage and mentor our youth, plan dynamic programs, and help young people grow in their faith. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Contact the church office for more information at 803-359-7770.
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Organist Needed
Are you an experienced organist and would like to put your gifts to work in the church? We are in need of an organist for Sunday services, special services for liturgical seasons, and special music services.. If you are interested in discussing further, please contact Miki Keisler, Choir Director, at mkeisler@saxegotha.org.
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Modern Worship Music Set List
If you would like to preview the music that will be included in the Modern Worship Service this week, click on the button below.
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Join us for Pickleball
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have some fun. We play on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm and we'll add more times as we grow.
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We have a lot of exciting events planned!
Make sure to Save the Date on your calendar.
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July 19
Discipleship Workshop & Breakfast
9-11:30am / Room 151
July 26
Missions Garage Sale
July 27
Praise & Picnic in the Park 11am service at Saluda Shoals Park
July 31
Men's Breakfast & Packing Backpacks / 6:30am / Gym
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Aug 1
Kid-a-thon / 1-8:30pm
Aug 10 or Sept 14
Starting Point 12:30-2pm
Meeting at Pastor Joel's home
Aug 17
Adult Sunday Discipleship Groups begin
Sundays 4-5:30pm
November 9
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
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Prayer
We believe prayer is an essential discipline in our practice as believers. If you have a prayer request for your health or an immediate family member, call the Church Office at 803-359-7770 or email prayer@saxegotha.org. If you would like your request to go to our Confidential Intercessory Prayer Team, please include that note.
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Congregational Care Cares about You
In June our Congregational Care ministries reached out to others in the following ways:
+ Caring Connections made sent 27 cards, made 40 visits, and made 66 calls/texts
+ Stephen Ministers provided care to 4 care receivers.
+ Renee’ Starnes talked with numerous people, mailed 75 letters and newsletters, sent 15 cards, and made 18 calls
+ The WinGS group had 11 at their monthly luncheon
+ Homebound Communion Team of 12 served communion to 13 people.
+ The Prayer Shawl ministry delivered 3 prayer shawls to those in need
You can help by donating cards to the office, or praying that our ministries continue to reach out to those in need near and far.
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This Sunday, 7/20 Team 1 Sunday, 7/27 Team 2
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Weekly Giving Report July 6, 2025
WTD Giving: $29,340
YTD Giving: $1,008,244
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We would love to hear from you!
Have a story about the great work the Lord is doing at Saxe Gotha? Is your ministry hosting an event? Want to be featured in future communications? Contact the Communications Team.
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