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Dear Friends,
Earlier this week, a friend texted me from John’s Island to check outside to see if there was a rainbow on James Island. Sure enough, it was there, stretching across both our skies. That rainbow reminded me of this one that I captured on our street after a late afternoon storm. You can just see hints of the double rainbow above it. It’s no wonder God used rainbows as a sign of his covenant with Noah.
What Noah didn’t know is that rainbows are formed when light from the sun changes directions as it passes through raindrops or water vapor, opening up a beautiful spectrum of colorful light. This Sunday, we will consider the role forgiveness plays in our lives as Christians. It is not easy for us to forgive those who hurt us. However, when we look at our lives through the lens of what God has forgiven us, it is like this rainbow, opening us up to glorious new possibilities of grace. I hope you’ll join us!
In Christ,
Rev. Cameron Smith
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This Week at YPPC
Elder of the Week: Kevin Hedgpeth, (843) 718-1413 or (843) 847-9976
Sunday, September 17
- Sunday School & Nursery: 9:45 AM
- Worship: 11 AM
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Fellowship: 12 PM (Provided by Mary Mena & Chuck Koches)
- Stated Session meeting: 12:30 PM
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Our 11 AM worship service is available at YPPC.org and on Facebook early Sunday afternoons.
Monday, September 18
- Sermon Starter Bible Study: 10:30 PM
Wednesday, September 20
- Handbells: 6 PM
- Choir: 7:15 PM
Friday, September 22
- Meals on Wheels: 9:30 AM
- Weekly Update (e-news) sent to your e-mail: 6 PM
Saturday, September 23
- Hanahan 50th Anniversary Family Event: 4 PM - 9 PM
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It's Time to Sign Up for the Elephant in the Room!
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church
5931 Murray Drive; Hanahan, SC 29410
$25 Registration Fee Includes Lunch and Printed Materials
Contact the church office by 10 AM on 9/25 to register:
yppclynn@bellsouth.net or 843.744.2268
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Help Us Cheer on the Hanahan High School Homecoming Parade!
The HHS Homecoming Parade will leave the middle school and travel right by Yeamans Park Presbyterian on the way to the high school on October 6, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 PM. Our Churchyard Ministry will welcome parade spectators with snow cones, cotton candy, and an invitation to join us for worship. If you would like to help, please contact Rev. Cameron Smith.
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Meeting Human Needs through our support of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) | |
September 11, 2023 Message from the Acting Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Rev. Bronwen Boswell…
“We mourn today for the thousands of families impacted by a powerful earthquake in Morocco on Friday. More than 2,600 people are known to have died from the 6.8 magnitude quake, and that number will increase in the days and weeks ahead as recovery efforts continue. Thousands more have been injured or left homeless as buildings, homes, and historic structures were toppled.” (To read Rev. Boswell’s full statement, please click the button below.)
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WHAT IS PDA?
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour of Sharing, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts.
HOW DOES PDA WORK?
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events.
HOW DOES YPPC?
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Over the years, YPPC has responded to PDA’s call for financial assistance for affected communities. Please give generously and make your check payable to YPPC and mark it “For PDA”. Thank you.
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In the coming months, we will have an “Hands-on-Project” which will enable our congregation to “Put our hands to work” for PDA!
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September Food Pantry Needs... | |
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We are very much in need of this month’s items!
Your donations will be greatly appreciated!
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The session has called a congregational meeting on Sunday, October 8 at the conclusion of worship for the purpose of electing one elder to fill an unexpired term in the Class of 2025 and elders to begin a three-year term in the Class of 2026 in January. All nominations should be sent to Terri Myers, Moderator of the Nominating Committee, by Sunday, September 17. Be sure that the nominee is willing to serve if elected.
Please click below for a description of the position of Ruling Elder and be in prayer for the Nominating Committee as they prayerfully discern whom God is calling to lead YPPC in the coming years.
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