Next Steps for Our Next Gen  

By now, you may have heard that Justin Hall, our youth director, has received and accepted a call from First Presbyterian (ECO) in Houston, Texas. I am so excited for him because I remember being involved in the decision to hire him as the youth director when I served as the Associate Pastor to the Next Generation at SGPC. While it means more transition for us, I am certain of God’s call on Justin’s life and also for our church.

Here is what our session and I are working on. We invite you to pray for us as we

New Service Times Start Palm Sunday, April 13

9am - Traditional Service . 10am - Sunday School . 11am - Modern Service

We hope you'll join us for HeBrews Coffee & Fellowship that will also start Palm Sunday and continue every Sunday in Fellowship Hall from 8:30-9am.

Celebrate Easter with Us!

We have some exciting services lined up for Holy Week.

Be sure to mark your calendar so you don't miss a thing!

April 13 - Palm Sunday - 9am Traditional service or 11am Modern Service

April 17 - Maundy Thursday - 6pm in the Light House

Service includes a Salad & Spaghetti Dinner. RSVP

April 18 - Good Friday - Pre-service Prayer Walk at 5:30pm

Childcare available at 6:30pm, when the Sanctuary doors open

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Music in the Sanctuary at 7pm

April 20 - Easter Sunday - 9am - Traditional service or 11am Modern Service or

Sunrise Service at 7am at Gibson Pond Park,

shuttle option will be available at 6:30am from the church. RSVP for shuttle

Be the Switch Author Jonathan Pearson

Sunday, April 27 - One-Service Sunday at 11am in the Sanctuary

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special service featuring guest author Jonathan Pearson! His book, Be the Switch--Living Your Calling While Living Your Life, explores how to pursue your true calling while navigating the demands of everyday life. Join us for a one-service Sunday on April 27 at 11am. Afterward, we’ll have a potluck lunch and a Q&A session in the gym. Don’t miss it!

Sign up for the Potluck lunch!

Easter Lily Sale

Order yours by April 9

Lilies beautify our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. They serve as a reminder not only of our Savior's resurrection, but the beautiful salvation promised to us. Purchase an Easter Lily in honor of or in memory of your loved ones. Easter Lilies will be available for order March 23 - April 6. Pay with cash or check or order online.

VBS 2025 Registration is Now Open!

June 15-18 | 6-8pm

Take kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers. As they trek the tundra, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He's our True North!

Adult Volunteer

Elementary Registration

Preschool Registration

Student Volunteer

T-shirt Order

Kids Worship & Nursery Guest Sign-In

We're so glad you are here! Please sign your child up for Kid's Worship or Nursery by filling out the form below.

Sign up

Blood Drive

Sign up today to donate blood and help save lives on Monday, April 14, at the SGPC parking lot!

11:30am - 4:30pm

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Drive Thru Prayer

Morning Crew

Tuesday, April 15 | 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.

To volunteer, sign up here.

Nailbenders

Saturday, April 12 | 8am | Light House Patio

Join us at 8AM on Saturday, April 12 (the 2nd Saturday of the month) at the church's outdoor patio in front of the Light House. Bring a sack breakfast to enjoy before we head out to assist individuals in need.

We need YOU to step up! We’re looking for a strong, dedicated crew, including younger guys and youth, to help keep this ministry going. Are you in?



Let us know you'll be there!

WinGS

Saturday, April 12 | 11:30am | Lizards Thicket

The WinGS group will hold this month's luncheon on Saturday, April 12 from 11:30am-1pm at Lizards Thicket, 4616 Augusta Rd.

This group of women meets monthly to support one another and share their experiences as widows. Every second Saturday, they gather for a meal at a local restaurant, enjoying valuable fellowship, friendship, and plenty of fun. All widows are welcome, regardless of age.

Please contact Carol Harden by Wednesday, March 9 as to whether you can attend.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursday, April 17 | 10-11:30am | Room 154

We knit AND Crochet! We provide the needles and yarn. No experience needed. We welcome all ages. We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month.

To get involved in this ministry,

please contact Polly Askew.

Prayer Shawl Trinity

Sunday, April 27 | 2-3:30pm | Room 139 | Light House

Join us for a meaningful mission experience! Open to participants in sixth grade and up, including mother/daughter and grandparent/grandchild pairs. Serve together in a peaceful, supportive environment. We plan to start meeting every Sunday in May, unless otherwise noted.

Please RSVP

Moving Beyond First Impressions to Hospitality

Our covenant partners and regular attendees faithfully serve as ushers, greeters, and parking lot greeters (CREW) each week, making a positive first impression in all weather conditions. These efforts are vital to the warmth and friendliness of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church.

As a church, we strive to fulfill our mission: to build a church that God uses to restore people by leading them in a flourishing relationship with Jesus Christ. To better support this mission, we are aligning ministry teams—ushers, greeters, Book Table, Starting Point, and Connection Point—to enhance hospitality for both guests and members. Hospitality is a shared responsibility; everyone plays a role in making newcomers feel welcome.

Our usher, greeter, and CREW teams are now united as Hospitality Teams, focused not only on making a great first impression but also guiding guests to connect with other teams and find their place in our church.

If you feel called to engage in this ministry or want to learn how we can better welcome others at Saxe Gotha, please reach out to Bob Guy at rhguyjr@live.com or one of the following team leaders:

• Ushers & Greeters – Graham Gardner
• Book Table – John & Liz Carpenter
• Starting Point – Ty Thomas
• Connection Point – Barry Raines
• Congregational Hospitality – Deborah Munchmeyer
• Fellowship Ministry – Cindy Williams

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 link below.

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Do You or a Friend Need Someone to Talk to Confidentially?

Help . Hope . Healing

Stephen Ministers are trained support givers who are with you through your time of need. Having someone to talk with confidentially is essential. Stephen Ministers are here to support you, and the best part is, this service is completely free of charge. Call Shelley Metropol (803) 665-7275 or Bo Murphy (803) 542-8578.

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We have a lot of exciting events planned!

Make sure to Save the Date on your calendar.

May 18

Missions Fair in the Gym

June 15-18

True North VBS | 6-8PM

July 26

Missions Garage Sale

This Sunday, 4/13 Team 2

Following Sunday, 4/20: Team 3

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.