Packing Party Celebration

Thank You to Everyone Who Participated!

We did it! We packed 350 shoeboxes. This brings our current church wide total to 487. Thank you to everyone who donated, prepped, volunteered, packed and prayed for the shoeboxes. You are a blessing to so many! 

Reminder to Return Packed Boxes We encourage everyone to bring your shoeboxes on Sunday, Nov. 16 (or to the church office during the week). 

Volunteer Opportunity: OCC Processing Center

Tues Nov 25 / Processing Center in Charlotte, NC / Sign Up Online

Before the millions of shoebox gifts collected each year can bring hope and joy to children around the world, each one must be inspected and prepared for international shipment by volunteers.

Students and Adults can register to volunteer at the Charlotte OCC Processing Center on Tues., Nov. 25, from 1-5pm. We have 40 spaces available to help process shoeboxes at the OCC Processing Center. The address is 7100 Forest Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217. Register by November 21.

Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age and students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Transportation is not included, but carpooling can be fun! For questions, contact Mary Knobeloch at mknobeloch@saxegotha.org.

Poinsettia Sale

Deadline to Order is TODAY

Order a poinsettia in someone's memory or honor through the Presbyterian Women's poinsettias sale. Order online through the button below. More Information? Contact Sandy Walker at swalksan@aol.com.

From Pastor Joel

Saxe Gotha Hosting Lakeside Christian Academy 

Dear Saxe Gotha Family,

The Pastor and Session would like to invite your thoughts and feedback regarding a recent request for the use of our church property. As good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us, we want to ensure that any use of our facilities reflects our mission and values as a congregation.

We ask that you take a few moments to watch the video below and make plans to attend the scheduled information session. On Sunday, November 16 and November 23, representatives of those making the request will be on the campus. This will be an opportunity to learn more specifics of the request and to share your perspective as the Session seeks to identify God’s will for Saxe Gotha. Please complete the survey and add your comments through the button below.

Your voice matters, and we value your prayerful consideration as we discern together how best to serve God and our community.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Joel

Watch the Recent Panel Discussion and Q&A video through the button below.

This Sunday in Worship

9 & 11am / Sunday School Classes 10am

The holiday season brings joy with family and friends but can also create anxiety over divisive conversations. Pastor Joel continues exploring how Scripture guides us through conflict and offers gospel hope for reconciliation. Instead of avoiding hard topics or fueling controversy, Christians are called to faithful engagement.

View Sunday School Classes →

Sunday Evenings Resumes Nov 16

Join us for Sunday Afternoon Groups (4pm) and dinner (5:30pm). Sign up for dinner or volunteer below.


Nov 16 Menu: Greek Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, String Beans and Bread / Kids 10 & under: Chicken Nuggets and Chips

Dinner Sign Up →

Volunteer Sign Up →

Change for South Sudan

Special Offering: Sun Nov 16

SGPC, with your help is working hard to make a difference in South Sudan. Did you know that, in conjunction with other missionaries, we will be establishing a Nurse Midwife Clinic to open by year end to combat some of the highest mother/infant mortality rates in the world?  

Sunday, November 16 is an opportunity make contributions to "Change for South Sudan" Please help make a difference. Your loose change (especially quarters), paper currency, and personal checks, with the “Memo line” stating "Change for South Sudan,” will be accepted by SGPC members holding buckets in the Narthex.

Pancake Fundraiser at O'Hara's Bakery Cafe

Wed Nov 19 / 5-9pm

Join us for an all-you-can-eat Pancake Dinner and help supports SGPC Youth Summer Missions trip to Jamaica. Cost is $9.95 per person. 25% of all proceeds will benefit SGPC Youth Summer Missions Trip!

Come hungry for unlimited pancakes and stay for the Pancake Eating Contest! Bring your friends, family, and your appetite! Let’s stack up some pancakes and support a great cause.

O'Hara's Bakery Cafe is located at 121 E Main St. in Lexington.

Love a Family Gift Collection

Trees are Now Up / Gifts are Due by Nov 30

Each year we collect gifts for families in need. The gifts are shared with recipients from Mission of Hope and the Mental Health Department. We encourage families, ministry groups, Sunday School classes, and individuals to make this a part of their gift giving this season.

Gift Giving Instructions

+ Choose a Tag from the Tree. Each tag has two parts: a top copy and a back copy.

Take the top copy with you. Fill out the back copy, then place it in the designated bag near the tree.

+ Prepare Your Gift Wrap the gift and attach the top copy of the tag securely to the package. Return your wrapped gift to the church by Sun, Nov 30.

+ Thoughtful Giving Include a thoughtful card or note in the package.

+ Pray for the Recipient Pray for the individual who will receive your gift.

Drive Thru Prayer / Evening Crew

Thurs Nov 13 4-5pm

Join together as we love and support community members in need of prayer. We will need prayer warriors, enthusiastic sign holders, and traffic directors. Please meet in Fellowship Hall at 3:30pm.

Sign Up to Volunteer →

Drive Thru Prayer / Morning Crew

Thurs Nov 18 7:30-8:30am

Join together as we love and support community members in need of prayer. We will need prayer warriors, enthusiastic sign holders, and traffic directors.

Sign Up to Volunteer →

Senior Holiday Luncheon & Games

Wed Dec 17 11am-1pm / Auditorium

Join us on Wednesday, December 17 in the Auditorium from 11am-1pm for a Holiday Harmony Senior Luncheon. Get out of the cold weather into some warm fellowship, fun, and good food! We'll have holiday games with Christmas Trivia and prizes. Monetary donations to help with the food cost are always welcome. Sign up through the button below.

Menu: Chicken Cobbler, Salad and Dessert

An Evening Worship Experience through Music

Sat Dec 6 at 7pm / Sanctuary + Livestream

Join us a special service of music entitled “This Child Shall Be Our Peace.” In this service, we will take a musical walk through Advent and the birth of Christ singing the message of longing, light, hope, and the peace that only Christ can give. Is the Christmas spirit hard to feel this year? Are you looking for answers in a world that feels out of control? Are you filled with the love of Christ and long for His call? Wherever you are in your journey with Christ, come hear the message the angels sang and be assured, “This Child Shall Be Our Peace." Be sure to share with friends!

Sermon Series for Christmas

Begins Sun Dec 7

This Christmas, discover the transformative power of Jesus through the unlikely story of Ebenezer Scrooge. In this three-week sermon series, we'll explore the biblical themes of redemption, forgiveness, and hope found in A Christmas Carol, and uncover how Scrooge's Christmas transformation can inspire a radical change in our own lives.

Turkey Tailgate Appetizer Fun for All!

Sun Nov 23 at 5:30pm in the Gym / Sign Up Online

Join us for Sunday Evening Dinner and bring your favorite tailgate appetizer to share with everyone! Saxe Gotha will provide chicken for everyone and we invite you to bring delicious tailgate food. We look forward to tailgating with you and your family! Sign up to let us know you will be there.

Dinner Sign Up →

Lexington Christmas Parade

Sun Dec 7 / Saxe Gotha Kids' Float

We would love to have you join our float as we support our community at this year's Christmas Parade. Look for more details coming soon!

More information? Contact Lindsay Shupe →

Christmas Break Kick-Off Skate Night

Thurs Dec 18 6-8pm / Sponsored by SG Kids Ministry

The whole family is invited to attend Skate Night by the Saxe Gotha Kids Ministry! What a fun and merry way to kick-off kids being out of school for the holidays. Dinner is provided. Everyone is welcome to join. Let's roll in the season!

Celebrations Skating Rink 6704 Augusta Hwy in Batesburg Leesville, 29070

More information? Contact Lindsay Shupe →

Acolytes Needed

For Youth 3rd Grade and Up

We need youth in the 3rd grade and up to be acolytes at the 9am Traditional Service. A training session will be held soon. We also need adults to help. If you are interested, contact Grace Ann Taylor at graceanntaylor72@gmail.com or call the church office.

Prayers for Students on the Awanita Retreat 
Nov 13-16

Please join us in praying for our High School Students and the Awanita Fall Retreat will take place November 14-16 at Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center in Marietta, SC. Prayers for God's love and truth to be experienced by all and for safe travels for our students and leaders.

Prayers for the DRT Mission Trip to NC 
Nov 13-16

We hope you'll join us in prayer as a mission team heads to North Carolina to help a community rebuild from Hurricane devastation from over a year ago. Look for more information on future DRT Mission efforts coming soon.

More information? Contact Bill Seymour →

Lunch & Special Guest Speakers

Tues Nov 18 at Noon / Flight Deck Restaurant

Join us for lunch at the Flight Deck restaurant (dessert is provided for all) as we welcome Interim Health Care's Thad Cleary (HH and Hospice Liaison) and Amy Wilson (Area Sales Manager) as they lead a presentation on What you Should Know About Hospice - The Good Side. Dessert is provided every week.

When people hear the word hospice they often think it means “giving up.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hospice is about living fully and comfortably when time becomes precious. You will hear some of the good sides of hospice care that

everyone should know. Hospice focuses on: Quality of life, Providing emotional and spiritual support, Ensuring families aren’t alone, and Honoring life’s final chapter. And to let families remember not just how their loved one died, but how beautifully they lived. Mind, body, spirit AND family!

The Flight Deck Restaurant 109 Old Chapin Rd in Lexington

Feel free to bring a friend! The Caring Connections Ladies Auxiliary plan to attend.

More information?

Digger Graves 703-481-8166 digger7006@yahoo.com

Jeff Fuller 803-309-6493 jfuller3@aol.com

Ronnie Scott 803-645-8041 scaptainron@aol.com

Modern Worship Music Set List

Preview the music that will be included in the Modern Worship Service this week on our YouTube channel.



View Set List →

October Congregational Care Ministries

+ 10 calls were made to those on the prayer list

+ Caring Connections sent 22 cards, had 45 visits, and made 41 calls/texts
+ Stephen Ministers provided care for 3 care receivers

+ Renee Starnes talked with 42 people, mailed 36 letters and newsletters, and sent 17 cards

+ The Homebound Communion team of 10 volunteers gave communion to 6 people

+ The Brotherhood had 16 men present at their last October lunch

+ The WinGS group had 12 ladies at their luncheon at Bellacino's in October

Birth Announcement

Joe and Hope Jordan (children: Adalyn, Jay and Hank) welcomed their fourth child this Saturday, a boy, Barrett Thomas Jordan. He weighed 8 lbs, 15 oz, and is 20 ¾ inches long. Everyone is doing great!