This Sunday: One Service at 10am followed by a Potluck Lunch
No Sunday School Classes or Kids Worship this Sunday
Join us as we honor our Scottish heritage and faith with a celebration service followed by a potluck lunch following worship for everyone. Please wear your tartan or anything that may represent your unique family heritage. There will only be the 10am service. We will not have Sunday School classes or kids worship during the Kirkin o' the Tartan service.
Photo Booth for Everyone! The Fellowship Team will have a photo booth outside the Gym during the potluck dinner.
Sign up for a dish by last name
A-H: Vegetables, Sides, Salads, Fruit / I-Q: Meat Dish or Casserole / R-Z: Dessert
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Flowers this Sunday The flowers that grace the sanctuary are given by Tim Lawing, AIFD, to the Glory of God, in celebration of the Church's anniversary and in memory of Earl and Margaret Lawing, Len and Nancy Hathaway, Laura Castles and Elsie Weaver.
Oct 26, Celebration Sunday A day of celebrating God's grace as we make our stewardship commitments to honor God and His church.
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Sunday Evenings
Adult Discipleship Groups & Next Gen Groups 4-5:30pm
For Kids
Nursery 0-2 years, Sprouts ages 3-5 2nd Floor Main Bldg
Seekers 5k-3rd grade, Club 45 4th-5th grade 2nd Floor Main Bldg
For 6th-12th Graders
Meet in the Light House for worship, study, and games
Dinner at 5:30pm Menu: Pizza
Dinner Sign Up →
Volunteer Sign Up →
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Submit Nominations by Sun Oct 26
We ask everyone to carefully and prayerfully choose the individuals to suggest as nominees for officers. Ultimately, the responsibility of every congregation to elect its own officers is a fundamental and distinctive element of our Presbyterian church government. Please provide your nominations through the button below.
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Help Show Love to Saxe Gotha Elementary!
Bags of Candy Donations / Bin Outside Main Office by Sun Oct 12
We need individually wrapped bags of candy for our friends at Saxe Gotha Elementary! SGPC will have a booth and will be giving out candy for everyone in attendance. Help us show our community some love by donating candy for this event. Bring your candy donation to the bin outside the main office by Sun, Oct 12.
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Help Us Pack 350 Boxes!
Save the Date: Sun Nov 9 / Shop Using Our Amazon Wish List
Join us for our shoebox packing party as we hope to surpass our goal of packing 350 shoeboxes for children across the world. Scan the QR code for our Amazon Wish List and look for more information and shoebox stories coming soon!
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Senior Adult Trip & Lunch to Mepkin Abbey
Mon Nov 17 8am-4:30pm / Purchase Tickets Online
Seniors... join us for a day trip to see the annual Crèche Festival nativity displays at Mepkin Abbey with lunch and possibly another activity for example outlet shopping depending on time. Oct 15 is the last day to sign up for tickets! Get tickets through the button below. Only 30 tickets remain, so order tickets today!
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Nov 14-16 / for High School Students
Awanita Valley Christian Retreat is the perfect place for High School students to get away from the busyness of life and gather for a weekend of renewal. Lessons, worship, small groups, fun, fellowship, and time to breathe. The cost is $175 (covers lodging, meals, transportation, and retreat activities). Students can register now, and leaders can email Mary if you're interested in helping. Registration closes on October 23.
Questions? Mary Knobeloch at mknobeloch@saxegotha.org.
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Middle School / Thurs Oct 2 / 6:45am Light House Atrium
Join us for the MS Thursday morning Bible Study at 6:45am, in the Light House Atrium.
High School / Thurs Oct 2 / 7:15am Chick-fil-A
The HS Thursday morning Bible Study will meet at the Chick-fil-A (5560 Sunset Blvd). Rides to school are not provided.
Questions? Contact Mary Knobeloch at mknobeloch@saxegotha.org.
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For All Middle & High School Students
Sunday afternoons for MS & HS Groups 4-5:30pm in the Light House!
Dinner at 5:30pm in the Gym. Reservations are requested.
Small Groups on Wednesdays
MS Girls Jean Cochran's house, 6:30pm / HS Girls Diana Patterson's house, 6:30pm
MS & HS Boys Gym, 6:30pm
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Drive Thru Prayer / Evening Crew
Thurs Oct 9 5-6pm
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 →
Drive Thru Prayer / Morning Crew
Thurs Oct 21 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 →
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WinGS October Luncheon
Sat Oct 11 at 11:30am / Bellicinos Restaurant
The WinGS (Widow in Group Share) will hold this month's luncheon on Saturday, October 11 from 11:30am-1pm at Bellicinos located at 5339 Sunset Blvd. Join us for fellowship, good food, and encouragement for one another. Please contact Carol Harden at (217) 652-2768 no later than 3pm on Thurs, Oct 8 to let her know that you will be attending.
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Summer Mission Trip to Jamaica
Interest Meeting / Sun Oct 5 at 6pm / Light House Rm 141/142
Join us for an interest meeting to learn more about:
Jamaica Summer 2026 High School (rising 10th, 11th, and 12th)
Jamaica Summer 2026 College/Young Adult (graduated high school senior to 22 years old)
More information? Contact Kim Koon →
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Future Mission Trips to NC
Join DRT to Help Rebuild NC / Nov 13-16
Many people are under the impression that things are back to normal in North Carolina after the hurricane last year. The reality is that many communities are struggling to rebuild and are still very much in need of assistance. The Disaster Relief Team has recently struggled to find persons willing to join in our monthly trips to help some folks to return to pre-storm living conditions. We hope you'll consider joining us!
More information? Contact Bill Seymour →
Sign Up for Nov 13-16 Trip →
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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.
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Flu Shots at Saxe Gotha
Sun Oct 19 9:30-11:30am / Gym
Don't fall for the flu this year! Stop by the Gym on Sunday, October 19 to get your free flu shot between 9:30am-11:30am. Sign up to indicate how many flu shots will be given for you and family members.
Reserve Your Flu Shot: Sign Up →
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Audio/Visual Volunteers Needed
To Help with Sunday Worship / Training Provided
We need volunteers to help build a team of operators for audio and visual (AV) for Traditional and Modern worship services. If you are new to AV, we can train you. Training times could occur Sundays at 10am or 3pm in the Lighthouse Auditorium. Questions? Contact Jason at jflores@saxegotha.org.
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Caring Connections Brotherhood
Join us for lunch at the Flight Deck restaurant each Tuesday at Noon. We discuss sports, family, health, cars, golf, hobbies, and occasionally we have guest speakers. And for all first time guests, lunch is on us! We would love to have you join us. Dessert is provided every week.
Sign Up →
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
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Upward Basketball
It's time to register for the upcoming season! Upward Basketball is a wholesome, family-friendly, and fun experience for kids. Games will be held at another location.
First Practice week of Oct 13
First Game week of Oct 27
Sign Up →
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Join Us for Pickleball
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have some fun. We play on Tuesday nights, 6-8pm, and we'll add more times as we grow.
Sign Up →
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We're Hiring
Director of Middle & High School Ministry
We're searching for a passionate leader to engage and mentor our youth. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and your philosophy of ministry to johncarrollcarpenter@gmail.com or contact the church office for more information at 803-359-7770.
Additional Job Openings Include:
+ Accounting Clerk + AV Technician
Learn More →
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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 →
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Oct 5
Kirkin' o' the Tartan / One Worship 10am
Potluck Lunch Following Service
Oct 12
Communion Sunday
Oct 18
Paper Shred at SGPC / 8am-Noon
Oct 26
Celebration Sunday!
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Nov 9
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Nov 13-16
DRT Mission Trip to NC
Nov 17
Senior Adult Trip to See the Nativity Display at Mepkin Abbey
View More Events →
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Sanctuary Flowers
Sign-up for a weekend to celebrate a special occasion, honor a person, or to simply donate flowers for the Sanctuary. Click the link below, or call the church office for assistance. Thank you for your support!
Flower Calendar →
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Prayer Requests
We believe prayer is an essential discipline in our practice as believers. If you have a prayer request, contact the Church Office at 803-359-7770 or prayer@saxegotha.org. Please note if your request should go to our Confidential Intercessory Prayer Team.
View Prayer List →
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Congregational Care
In August our Congregational Care ministries reached out to others in the following ways:
+ 10 calls were made to those on the Prayer List
+ Caring Connections sent 40 cards, had 42 visits, and made 72 calls/texts
+ Stephen Ministers provided care for 3 care receivers
+ Renee’ Starnes talked with 67 people, mailed 48 letters and newsletters, sent 23 cards
+ WinGS had 12 at the August luncheon
+ The Homebound Communion team of 14 volunteers gave communion to 10 people
+ The Brotherhood had 10 men present at their last August lunch
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Hospitality Teams
Sun, Oct 5 Team 2
Sun, Oct 12 Team 3
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Weekly Giving Report
September 21, 2025
WTD Giving: $28,164
YTD Giving: $1,419,916
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Have a Story to Share?
Please email details to the Communications Team →
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| Saxe Gotha Presbyterian | 5503 Sunset Blvd | Lexington, SC 29072 US |
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