CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christian Pioneer Weekly Newsletter
December 16, 2022
"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 THE DECEMBER 4TH SERMON
"The Lord is With You"
Dr. Earl A. Bland
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Charleston Presbyterian Church
Worship Service for:
December 18, 2022
9:45 A.M.
First Scripture Lesson:
Matthew 8:18-20
Second Scripture Lesson:
Luke 2:1-7
Sermon:
"Home for Christmas"
Preaching: Dr. Earl A. Bland
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WELCOME DWIGHT AND KAY KENNERLY!!! |
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Thank you to all who ordered!!!
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HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY
CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!!!
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December Pastor's Message
How wonderful it is to celebrate 8 years at CPC! I have known some of you even longer - since March of 2010 when Laura and I arrived in Charleston. December 7, 2014 was one of the most important and wondrous days in my life when I saw with my own eyes the numbers of people who wanted to be faithful to Christ and to the Word of God. Since then, the Advent season reminds me each year of your faithfulness and God’s calling upon my life because in December of that year, we celebrated the advent of a new church coming into existence. It had always been my dream to be a church planter and help to start a new church, but I thought I was past the age for that to happen.
We read of another man named Simeon, who had been waiting most of his life for the coming of the Messiah. Finally, at an older age, he saw Jesus in the temple with his own eyes. “And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.” (Lk 2:25-32)
We may feel like the promise of Christ’s return will not be fulfilled in our lifetime. But we could be caught unprepared. Christ is coming soon! We may feel like the opportunities to serve Christ are past. But look at what God did with many older people like Abraham, Sarah and Moses. We may feel like life holds nothing new for us or nothing new for tomorrow. But we might not see everything that is coming to us that is currently just below the horizon. Remember Simeon!
The Advent Season is here! Expect God to give you new opportunities. Expect God to perform a new work in your life. Expect God to send the Messiah again - Who will make all things new!
In Christ’s Service,
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“Discussions”
Sunday School Class
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
in the
Family Life Center
This Discussions Class will not be meeting for the remainder of 2022. We wish you a joyous Thanksgiving, Advent Season, Christmas, and New Year.
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The Better Together
Ladies Bible Study Group
The Better Together Ladies Bible study will not meet on December 20, December 27 or January 3. We will resume our wonderful 12- week study called "Twelve Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today" on January 10. 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: GALATIONS FOR YOU
The Men’s Bible Study will not meet on December 21 or December 28. We will resume our study of “Galatians For You” on January 4. 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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2022 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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DECEMBER ELDER CONTACTS:
ELDER(S) ON CALL:
Susan Daniel
COVENANT PARTNER:
Sandy Floyd
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DECEMBER
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
December 3 - Omer Fannin
December 3 - Dianne McDonald
December 6 - Charlene Sims
December 7 - Shirley Peeples
December 8 - Chandler Crouse
December 10 - Ginny Jennings
December 15 - Wayne Tucker
December 16 - John D. McGee
December 17 - Barbara Fannin
December 19 - Sandra Sumner
December 28 - Mike Baker
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2022
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 ~
THE FLOWER COMMITTEE
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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