CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christian Pioneer Weekly Newsletter
March 24, 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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WALK FOR WATER
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 9:00 AM IN RIVERFRONT PARK
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CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO HEAR LAST WEEK'S SERMON
"Reborn"
Dr. Earl A. Bland
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Charleston Presbyterian Church
Worship Service for:
March 26, 2023
9:45 A.M.
First Scripture Lesson:
Matthew 16:21-23
Second Scripture Lesson:
John 19:28-30
Sermon:
"Tetelestai"
Preaching: Dr. Earl A. Bland
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 1 at 11:00AM; Palm Sunday, April 2; Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 6:00PM with dinner in the FLC; Good Friday Prayer Vigil from 12:00-3:00PM in the sanctuary; and Easter Sunday, April 9.
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March Pastor's Message
I am excited to enter this new season of Lent with you in 2023! As many of you are aware, the season of Lent is a time to prepare for Resurrection Sunday (Easter) on April 9, 2023. But because our Lord Jesus promises to return again, we are also to be in spiritual preparation for that “Day of the Lord” and the resurrection of the dead, (1 Thess. 4:16).
Christians know, and have experienced, a God of divine love – a love beyond anything that we can imagine. But we also serve a Holy God. We worship the One and only true God, Who will never deny His holiness. God has made a way for you and me to be saved and to spend all eternity with Him, yet He was not forced to do so. God has the right to condemn all sinners, but because of His great love, He has chosen to do something entirely different. Compelled by His own personal, eternal love, God chose to rescue us through Christ and all who accept Him – to save us from our sins and from any type of divine judgment.
What an amazing God and message of Good News we have! Given that we have so great a salvation, how should we then live and worship God? Given that we have experienced such divine love, how should we then love God and love our neighbors? Given that we are forgiven for every sin that we have ever committed, how should we then forgive others? The choice for any number of responses is left up to you and me. May God grant us the strength to respond in ways that further His Kingdom and honor His work of salvation within us.
I pray that our response will start by being with Him and His people in the Lord’s house!
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 12, of its 2023 year on Sunday, March 26. We are discussing a DVD titled, THE CHOSEN. This Sunday we will complete the episode titled, "The Rock On Which It Is Built." James, John, Andrew, and Simon finally have a good day fishing. Next Sunday we begin an episode titled, "The Wedding Gift." Please join us even if you haven't been attending.
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The Better Together
Ladies Bible Study Group
We are excited to announce our next study will begin March 14, and will be six sessions called "Mysteries of the Messiah” by Rabbi Jason Sobel. Rabbi Jason Sobel is a spiritual guide and Jewish follower of Jesus. In this study, he will unveil divine connections of Jesus from Genesis to today.
Call Susan Daniel (843-696-6855) or email bdaniel222@comcast.net if you have any questions. Please feel free to bring a friend.
Join us on Tuesdays, at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center
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Men's Bible Study
Wednesday's 7:30 AM (FLC)
(Coffee, Breakfast & Fellowship Included!)
This group is studying: MOSES
The Men’s Bible Study is studying a Life Guide series on “Moses.” This study is written by Stephen D. Eyre and contains 11 lessons from the Burning Bush to Passing the Baton. See how this book helped in the establishment of the Holy Land and changed history. We would like you to join us for this study and bring a friend. 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; Charleen Hammond; Cindy Parrish; Susan Daniel; Annette Truluck; Joan Willard; Ellen Deane; and Laura Bland
~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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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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MARCH ELDER CONTACTS:
ELDER(S) ON CALL:
EDNA WRIGHT
COVENANT PARTNER:
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MARCH
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
March 6 - Ellen Deane
March 8 - Charleen Hammond
March 10 - Carly Christy
March 10 - Susan Daniel
March 15 - Belinda Christy
March 23 - Jimmy Parrish
March 24 - Clyde McDonald
March 30- Gerald Metts
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Thank You Letter from Ken Garber at Water Mission |
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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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(Jose, his wife-Yendry, Nuemi, & Joselen) |
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A few years back, I had a bible study here at Jose & Yendry’s house in Fierro. Within this last month, I have returned to their house in order to continue giving bible studies with this wonderful family. Yendry used to be Catholic but through discipleship she has seen how the Catholic doctrine doesn’t match up with what we find in scripture. Both Jose and his wife Yendry are now Christians but Yendry can’t read which, unfortunately, is the case with many within the poorer villages in Costa Rica. Please pray for Jose and Yendry that they will continue to grow in the Lord and share their faith with the lost. Also, please pray for their kids Nuemi & Joselen that they will one day accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. |
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Over the years, it has been encouraging to see doña Rosa grow as a Christian. Rosa was converted from Catholicism to Christianity through the working of the Holy Spirit through discipleship. As Rosa heard the truths of the word of God, she began to understand what was truth & what was a lie. She then put what was the truth, according to scriptures, into practice and now puts the Word first as she listens to pastors preach throughout the week. In the picture above, Rosa is cooking down hard kernels of corn in that large pot in order to make handmade tortillas. BTW Rosa is an incredible chef! Please pray that Rosa will share with others what she has learned from the Word.
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Click on Quarterly Newsletter below for more! |
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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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