Celebrating God's Love in Our Lives!
Celebration Sunday Oct 26 / 9am Traditional 11am Modern

Join us on Celebration Sunday as we celebrate stewardship in all of life! Together we will bring forward our stewardship commitments to the mission and ministry of SGPC. In addition, we will rejoice in Covenant Partnerships of our new members and Covenant Children being newly baptized.

Sunday will be the last day to submit officer nominations for leadership.

Church Officer Nominations

Deadline to Submit Sun Oct 26

We ask everyone to carefully and prayerfully choose the individuals to suggest as nominees for officers and submit through the link below.

Submit Your Nominations →

Awanita Fall Retreat for HS Students

Register by Oct 23 / Trip: Nov 14-16

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat is the perfect place for students to get away from the busyness of life 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). Adult leaders are needed. Registration closes on Thurs, Oct 23.

Questions? Mary Knobeloch at mknobeloch@saxegotha.org.

Poinsettia Sale

Sale Begins Oct 26 / Deadline to Order Nov 12

Our Presbyterian Women's group is selling poinsettias again this year. Order a poinsettia in someone's memory or honor. Order online or use the envelopes in pews. Sale begins this Sunday. The deadline to order is Wednesday, November 12.

+ Make checks payable to SGPCPW and note "poinsettia" in the memo.
+ Mail them in or drop them in the offering plate.

+ More Information? Contact Sandy Walker at walksan@aol.com.

Join Us for the Box Packing Party!

Sun Nov 9 / Boxes are Available for Pick Up

Grab a Shoebox or several! Find them in the Narthex (Sanctuary), Atrium (Lighthouse), and the main office area.

The Mission:

Our goal for the Packing Party is 350 boxes, but to hit 600, we need 250 more shoeboxes packed by you and your groups! All completed shoeboxes must be returned to the church by Sunday morning, November 16.

Ways to Be a Shoebox Hero:

1. Rally Your Troops Get your small group, circle, or neighborhood friends to help pack multiple shoeboxes and multiply your impact.

2. Donate Supplies Help us stock the party! Check out our Amazon wish list and send supplies directly to the church. Your donations will ensure we reach our 350-box goal for the packing party.

3. Prep for the Party We need helpers before the main event! Can your small group assist by packing school supply bags or rubber-banding t-shirts? All supplies are provided—just bring the manpower!

4. Join the Celebration! Join us at the Packing Party on Sunday, November 9, from 4-5:30pm. This is where the bulk of our boxes come together! Stay for dinner at 5:30pm.

Love a Family Gift Collection

Trees will be up Nov 9 / 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 Select 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. Please return your wrapped gift to the church by Sunday, November 30.

+ Thoughtful Giving Feel free to include a card or note in the package. The suggestions on the tag are only ideas; give as you feel led.

+ Pray for the Recipient Take a moment to pray for the individual who will receive your gift.

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 →

Scripture Readers Needed

For 9am Traditional Services

Be an integral part of our worship experience by serving as a Scripture reader during our worship services.

Sign Up Online →

DRT Mission Trip to NC / Nov 13-16

We hope you'll prayerfully consider taking part in the upcoming mission trip to NC, Nov 13-16, or contact Bill for other ways you can support our mission efforts to that region. We hope you'll join us!

More information? Contact Bill Seymour →



Mission Trip Sign Up →

Video on Relief Needs in NC →

Join Us for Lunch Each Month

Join us for lunch at the Flight Deck restaurant each Tuesday at Noon. We discuss sports, family, health, cars, golf, hobbies, and adventures. Once a month the Ladies Auxiliary joins the group. On occasion we have special events or 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

Sunday Evenings at SGPC

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


Menu: BBQ pulled pork, Slaw, Bake Beans and Rolls / Kids 10 & under: Chicken Nuggets and Chips

Dinner Sign Up →

Volunteer Sign Up →

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 →

Congregational Care September

In September, our Congregational Care ministries reached out to others in the following ways: 

+ 9 calls were made to those on the Prayer List

+ Caring Connections sent 27 cards, had 39 visits, and made 43 calls/texts

+ Stephen Ministers provided care for 3 care receivers

+ Renee’ Starnes talked with 71 people, mailed 72 letters and newsletters, sent 16 cards

+ The Homebound Communion team of 10 volunteers gave communion to 7 people

+ The Brotherhood had 15 men present at their last September lunch