CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christian Pioneer Weekly Newsletter
January 20, 2023
"We Seek God's Truth in His Word and Salvation in
Jesus Christ Who is Lord of All"
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CPC Vision:
"To become flourishing disciples of Jesus Christ who live out
His Great Commandments and His Great Commission"
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CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO HEAR LAST WEEK'S SERMON
"How Can I Know the Call of God?"
Dr. Earl A. Bland
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Charleston Presbyterian Church
Worship Service for:
January 22, 2023
9:45 A.M.
First Scripture Lesson:
Mark 1:14-20
Second Scripture Lesson:
Luke 5:1-11
Sermon:
"Gone Fishin'"
Preaching: Dr. Earl A. Bland
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There will be an informal meeting of the congregation on Sunday, January 29 immediately following the worship service in the Family Life Center. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. |
*The Directories are available in the vestibule, by family last name. Please find your family’s name and get your directory. There is one directory per family.*
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January Pastor's Message
Every year brings with it new opportunities to serve and worship our Lord and Savior. As time passes, markers such as the new year may help us sense that we do not have forever to accomplish God's purposes. Our lives are like the flower of the field. As Peter quoted Isaiah, "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls off, but the Word of the Lord endures forever." That also implies that God's word concerning us is not going to change. He isn't going to change His mind about us or compromise with us. Even if we ignore His calling, it will not go away. "The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." (Romans 11:29) You see, today Christ has offered us some measure of health, His strength, and divine gifts in order that we might serve Him. We are not so blessed for no reason at all. What has God called you to do in the church? What has He called you to do in His Kingdom among His people? I am reminded every Sunday when I look at the section of our worship bulletin called, "Opportunities" that God has given many of them to you and me and desires for us to say, "Yes Lord, I will!"
In Christ’s Service,
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“Discussions”
Sunday School Class
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
in the
Family Life Center
The Discussions Class will continue with Week 3 of its 2023 year on Sunday, January 22. We continue discussing a DVD titled THE CHOSEN. THE CHOSEN shows Jesus as a down-to-earth, very real human being through the eyes of those who knew him. We explore the chronology of Jesus' personnel selections and how things came to be. Last Sunday we introduced Simon and his brother Andrew. This Sunday we get introduced to Jesus for the first time. Please join us even if you haven't been attending.
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The Better Together
Ladies Bible Study Group
The Better Together Ladies Bible study is continuing its wonderful 12- week study called "Twelve Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today." This study is based on teachings from Lisa Terkeurst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens, Amena Brown, Naomi Zachary and Jonalyn Fincher. Please feel free to bring a friend for good fellowship and being in the Word.
Join us on Tuesdays,
at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center
Call Susan Daniel at 843-766-3253 or
email her at bdaniel222@comcast.net
if you have any questions
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Men's Bible Study
Wednesday's 7:30 AM (FLC)
(Coffee, Breakfast & Fellowship Included!)
This group is studying: GALATIANS FOR YOU
The Men’s Bible Study is continuing the study of “Galatians For You.". This book opens up the book of Galatians for you to get to grips with the meaning and showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today. Galatians is all about the Gospel - the Gospel all of us need throughout our lives. It’s dynamite, and I pray that its powerful message explodes in your heart as you read this book. We would like for you to join us for this study. We meet each Wednesday at 7:30 AM for Bible study, fellowship, breakfast, and coffee. If you have any questions call Elton Waldrop at 843-460-0088.
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Prayer Partners
Join our Partners
in- Prayer E-Mail List
(send pastorswifelife@outlook.com
your email address to join the Prayer Partners)
SEND
Prayer Requests to:
RECEIVE:
Prayer Partners will be emailed all CPC prayer requests for our intercessory prayers.
PRAY:
God will do the rest!
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2023 CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FLOWER COMMITTEE
Meet the women dedicated to bringing God glory throughout the year by creating and displaying the:
Church Altar Flowers each Sunday,
Special Dedication Flowers,
Christmas Advent Trees/Wreaths and Window Decorations
as well as the
Fellowship Table Decorations for CPC Events.
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2023
CPC
FLOWER
CREATORS
(L to R Leita Shroyer; Cindy Parrish;
Charleen Hammond (Chair); Susan Daniel;
Julia Dunlevy; Sha Nommay; Laura Bland and Annette Truluck)
~If your talent is in flower arranging,
we need you.~
Contact Charleen Hammond if you would be interested in being part of this extraordinary group ~
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JANUARY ELDER CONTACTS:
ELDER(S) ON CALL:
SUSAN DANIEL
COVENANT PARTNER:
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JANUARY
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
January 2 - George Oswald
January 10 - Sandy Floyd
January 11 - Kera Sorrell (Hogan)
January 15 - Phyllis Crouse
January 18 - Barbara Burbello
January 19 - Harry Mills
January 19 - Rex Connor
January 21 - Sharon Smith
January 30 - Inyan Samuvel
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Would you like a special flower arrangement to honor or remember a certain someone near and dear to you, or extend a birthday blessing or an anniversary celebration?
The Sunday morning worship service flower arrangements are created by a team of people that enjoy taking the beauty of flowers and arranging them to honor and glorify God.
Email, sign-up in the side entrance hallway, or call the church office to choose the Sunday that you would like to give towards this ministry. Your special arrangement will be announced in that Sunday's bulletin.
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Check out the mission fields that God has CPC actively working in. |
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A non-denominational, non-profit providing food, clothing, medical care, counseling, job placement, shelter, financial assistance and vital services to the impoverished. We offer a safe, compassionate, and inviting place for all people in need.
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Please bring your non-perishable goods to church each Sunday to be collected in the boxes on the back pew of the overflow section.
Rev. Kara Joy Stewart
Executive Director
Neighbors Together (formerly Tricounty Family Ministries)
2105 Cosgrove Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405
work – 843.747.1788
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Giving towards the mission work with the Folk Family in Costa Rica is easy : Just click on the Folk Family Ministries logo above and you'll be brought straight to the secure website. Bless you for helping the Folks serve in the mission field. |
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~Jacob and Courtenay Folk ~ Missionaries
With Daughters, Lizzy & Sophia
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(To partner with the Folk’s by donating & becoming
part of our ministry in Costa Rica simply scan
this QR CODE with your camera and it will link
you to Jacob & Courtenay at Global Outreach International)
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FOLK FAMILY BLEND COFFEE
Simply contact “Dan the coffee man” at High Point Roasters
(Ask for the The Folk Family Blend)
Office (Mail Orders): 662-534-9797
Cell: 662-316-7382
739 L-2 Hwy 15 North - New Albany, MS 38652
(Just Remember to ask for the The Folk Family Blend)
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YOUNG LIFE OF
WEST ASHLEY
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Each Monday evening in the Family Life Center @ 6:00
West Ashley YoungLife
Their Mission:
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Working with the local church is important to Young Life:
Although congregations can minister in ways we can’t, Young Life has inroads in communities with kids who are disinterested in church. However, as Young Life staff and leaders care for these kids, we try to help them become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ who will one day be active in the life of a local church.
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CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STAFF
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 "We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness"
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Senior Pastor/Head of Staff
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Sandy Floyd
Administrative Assistant
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Robin White
Lead Nursery Caretaker
Children's Sunday School
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Have a questions for our staff? Want to hear a piece of music from the choir that just makes you feel closer to God? Do you have a special piece of Christian music you would like played during the pre-service worship time? By clicking on their name, you will be able to email them directly to make your request or ask your question.
We are here to serve a wonderful God and His people.
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