Happy Thanksgiving!

From the Staff of Saxe Gotha

The staff of Saxe Gotha are deeply grateful for each of you and the ways this church reflects Christ’s love each and every day. This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for your faithfulness, your generosity, and the joy of sharing life together as Saxe Gotha. May your homes be filled with peace, gratitude, and God’s abundant blessings this Thanksgiving and always.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7

This Sunday in Worship: Advent Hope

9 & 11am / Sunday School Classes 10am

Join us as Pastor HH begins the season of Advent with the message, Training in Hope. The Scripture focus will be Luke 36-38.

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Love a Family Gift Collection

Gifts are Due by Nov 30

We're grateful for everyone participating in gift collection for Mission of Hope and the Mental Health Department. A reminder that collected gifts are due at the church this Sunday, November 30.

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.

Lakeside Christian Academy Update from Pastor Joel

Dear Saxe Gotha Family,

Over the past three weeks, we have hosted representatives from Lakeside Christian Academy on our campus. I hope you have been able to connect with them to ask questions and to get to know them. Over the Thanksgiving break, I am asking the congregation to pray for God's direction and our discernment.



Request for Your Input

Please let the session know if you are in favor of renting Lighthouse space (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm) for 5-7 years to Lakeside Christian Academy, a new school lcaflames.org who will launch in Lexington the Fall of 2026 through the button below.

By clicking on the above button, you are participating in a congregational poll asking the session to call a congregational meeting to vote in late January or early February 2026.

Importance of Your Input

If we do not get enough favorable polls (50% or higher by Dec 7th), the session will not bring this to a vote during the congregational meeting, and the school will be told that SGPC cannot be the temporary location for them to launch the school. The school has other possible locations under consideration so, I am asking that you take the poll by December 7th. If we don't have enough favorable polls to recommend the school to session for a congregational vote to be taken in late January or early February 2026, the school will be free to move on in negotiations with those other locations.

Data to Prayerfully Consider

+ The original vision for the funding and building of the Lighthouse was to provide a space for teenagers in Lexington to hear about God. At the time of the building of the Lighthouse, there was nowhere for teenagers to gather.

+ The original vision and purpose for the CDC was to eventually become a school. The CDC was only phase one.

+ When I arrived as your new pastor, I was told that one of the top five priorities for calling a new pastor at SGPC was to reach new families.

+ All Christian schools in Lexington currently have waiting lists.

Blessings SGPC,

Pastor Joel

Resources

Website: Lakeside Christian Academy lcaflames.org

Facebook: LCA Flames

Instagram: @LCAFlames

LCA Family Handbook
LCA Faculty and Staff Handbook

LCA Board Handbook

Watch at Thanksgiving Message from Brian Simmons of Lakeside Christian Academy for SGPC

Short Mission Trip to Hendersonville, NC

Dec 4-7 / Sign Up Today

Join the team on a mission trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, just a short distance from Lexington, SC to help a family with a home rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction. If you cannot join us this time, prayers are always appreciated. You can also help out by supplying our group with a meal for breakfast or dinner. Every little bit is appreciated.

If you want to go and can't get off work, you could come Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday; Hendersonville NC is just 2 hours away! This trip we will leave on a Thursday (Dec 4) and return Sunday (Dec 7). Sign up early because we have limited openings.

If we have the interest to create some groups we will arrange lodging. If you cannot join us this time, prayers are always appreciated.

Questions, please email Bill Seymour at 4wseymour@gmail.com 

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.

YCI Parent Introduction Luncheon & Meeting

Sun Dec 14 / 12:15pm

All Parents, students, and staff are invited to join us immediately following the service to meet our team, hear more about what we do and our partnership with SGPC. We will also cast vision for our weekly gatherings and share the Spring Calendar beginning in the New Year.

Volunteer Orientation

After the introduction meeting, we will ask volunteers to hang back for a quick orientation. We will share roles, responsibilities, expectations, and open the floor to hear from you about how things are going in student ministry.

More information? Contact Mary Knobeloch →

Student Christmas Celebration

Thurs Dec 18 5:30-8:30pm / Dinner, Games, Campfire

All High and Middle School Students are invited to join us for a time of fellowship and Christmas cheer at the church on Thursday, December 18, from 5:30-8:30pm. We will enjoy dinner, games, and a campfire! Friends are welcome.

More information? Contact Mary Knobeloch →

Lexington Christmas Parade

Parade is Sun Dec 7 3pm

For those of you who signed up to help decorate the float, we will gather this Sunday, November 30 at 12pm. The parade takes place on Dec. 7 at 3pm. Join us for the parade to support our community and the Saxe Gotha Kids Ministry!

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 →

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 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

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.

Advent Playlist

On YouTube + Spotify

Listen to modern worship's playlist for the Advent season.


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On Spotify →