Pawleys Presbyterian

Mark’s Message

A Prayer for this Season of Thanksgiving This season reminds us, gracious God, of the opportunity to express gra tude.

And we are indeed thankful. We are thankful for meaningful work and leisure moments to enjoy the fruit of our labor.

We are thankful that your great, grand purposes for our world include those small personal pleasures of tucking kids into bed at night, of digging in the flower garden,

of squeezing the hand of one we love. We are thankful that the pe y schemes we plan for ourselves are frequently interrupted

by your larger and be er purposes. We are thankful that when the excitement of a newborn has worn thin for the parents,

the baby learns how to smile. We are thankful that when we can’t keep the faith, the faith will keep us.

We are thankful that there are those who care without demanding something in return. We are thankful that your blessings are deeper and more consistent than our gra tude.

You have given us so much, great God. Grant us one thing more: a heart of gra tude. Amen.

Grace and peace, Mark 

Church Events

November 1st All Saints’ Day The Lord’s Supper November 8th Combined Service 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM

Stewardship Commitment Sunday Stewardship Lunch November 15 New Member Class November 22nd Christ the King Thornwell Offering November 29th 1st Sunday of Advent Angel Tree

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PAWLEYS ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

NOVEMBER 2015

    In the coming months, PIPC will be pu ng into place the process necessary to complete the task of the interim period. What is that task? Most people would say the task is to hire a new pastor! Actually the call of a new pastor, while important, is only the byproduct of a much more essen al task.      The purpose of the interim  me is for the congrega on to understand its iden ty and unique calling in following Jesus Christ in this moment of history with the present needs of its commu‐nity and world. The congrega on must know what it is called to be and do, and then inten on‐ally embrace that iden ty and calling. Only then will the congrega on be prepared to search for a pastor whose ministry is congruent with that mission and will  lead the congrega on toward fulfilling that calling.      I will be detailing that process for the congrega on in the coming weeks so that you will un‐derstand it more completely. And please con nue to pray for the congrega on during this  me of transi on. 

NOTES FROM NEAL As we head into November, we at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church head into the Advent season embracing all the changes that have taken place the last few months. It has been a time of uncertainty and anxiety, but also a time to reflect on what makes this body of Jesus Christ truly special. As I looked at the two verses mentioned below, it reminded me of how important it is to always give thanks to our God in Heaven for His unlimited blessings in our life. It also reminds me of the dozens of ways I am truly thankful here at PIPC: I am thankful for a loving Heavenly Father, who created me in His image.

I am thankful for His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save me from my sins & the death I deserve.

I am thankful for the Holy Spirit, the presence of Christ in my life to guide me in my Christian walk.

I am thankful for my family and friends, who without them, I'd be nowhere near the person I am today.

I am thankful for Pawleys Island Presbyterian, and the love & support I receive from you all every single day.

I am thankful for THE BEST church staff out there, and all our talents & strengths we bring.

I am thankful for the eyes & energy of the PIPC children, and for their passion for learning about Jesus.

“Then we, Your people, the sheep of Your pasture,

will thank You forever and ever, praising Your greatness from generation to generation."

Psalm 79:13

"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God."

Philippians 1:3

I am thankful for the spirit and leadership of our PIPC young adults, who challenge me to be a better youth minister to them.

I am thankful for the ideas & commitment & re-solve of our Christian Education ministry teams, whose desire to see Christ in the lives of all of us here at PIPC is second-to-none. Won't you join me in being thankful this holiday season?? YOUR Director of Children's and Youth Ministries,

Neal

Dr. Lana Stephens Pollard Director of Music Ministries

Sunday, November 1st, is All Saints’ Day. A beautiful service is planned to celebrate our saints who have gone before us. A new anthem, “Song of the Saints,” was a donation in honor of Mike Berry. Sydney Windham will be singing first soprano on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Pie Jesu.” Paula Richardson will play flute, and Renee Windham will accompany on piano. Sunday, November 8th, is Stewardship Sunday. We will have one service at 11:00am followed by lunch at the Holsclaw Fellowship Center. The Bells will be playing as well as Chancel Choir singing Ruth Elaine Schram’s beautiful “With These Gifts.” On November, 15th, the Chancel Choir will be singing a new arrangement of Heather Sorenson’s “Come, Ye Faithful People, Come.” On November 22nd, the Chancel Choir will be singing John Rutter’s “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Hopefully the Children’s Choir will be joining us! Marie Aker will be joining Lana for a piano/organ medley of Thanksgiving hymns.

NO REHEARSAL on Wednesday night, Nov. 25th. Happy Thanksgiving! November 29th is the 1st Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the new church year! Our Recorder Consort, led by Peggy Welch, will offer special music, as well as “Advent Canticle” by the Choir.

LOOKING AHEAD:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS / Save-the-date for a special church family Advent Dinner & Concert on Sunday night, December 6th. December 20th we will celebrate the Service of Lessons and Carols, featuring our own Chancel Choir accompanied by a string quartet. CHRISTMAS EVE Services this year will be a Family Candlelight Service at 4:30pm and a Candlelight Communion Service at 7:00pm. The 4:30pm ser-vice is shorter and designed for families with younger children. We are work-ing on a plan for the Family Service where any and all children in attendance can take part in the Nativity! The 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service features Bells, Choir, Candlelight, and Communion. The CHILDREN’S CHOIR has named themselves GRACE NOTES! Grace Notes rehearses on Sundays from 4:30 to 5:25pm, just before J.A.M. We are work-ing to join the Chancel Choir on Nov. 22nd and on music for the Christmas Eve 4:30pm service.

Do you want a costumed role in the Christmas Eve Pageant? Be sure to join us for Grace Notes Children’s Choir . It’s not too late!

Music Notes

Would you like to be a part of the

Chancel Choir during

Advent and/or Christmas?

Please join us for rehearsals on Wednesday nights from

7:00 - 8:00pm. (Regular rehearsal begins at 6:00.)

Did you know that much planning

and rehearsal time goes into making the music special for every Sunday?

Announcements THE DORCAS DISCIPLES 

    Acts  9  tells  of  Dorcas  (also  called  Tabitha  in Aramaic),  a  disciple  who  lovingly  made  robes  and clothing  for  the  poor.    The  Dorcas  Disciples  of  PIPC are  following  her  example  by  mee ng  the  needs  of 

others through their kni ng and croche ng.       Their busy hands meet those needs in many ways.  Children from preschool to high school are given sweaters through “Help Our Kids”, “St. Christopher’s Children” and “Teach My People”.   Beau ful baby blankets and  laye e  items are  provided  for  “Birthright  of  Georgetown”.    Baby  hats  are  kni ed  for  the babies  born  in  Georgetown  and  Waccamaw  hospitals.    And  Christening Blankets are lovingly made for the babies of PIPC.     Prayer shawls and lap robes for both men and women are created for those experiencing health challenges or other hardships, whether a member of PIPC or not. And Crosses of Courage are available at the Welcome Desk.  Shawls are also available in the narthex for the comfort of Sunday worshippers.  

If you enjoy kni ng or croche ng (all skill levels invited) the Dorcas Disciples meet in the Library on Mondays from 1‐3pm. Come join us!

VETERANS DAY LUNCH The Church Life Team is hosting a luncheon to honor all Veterans who have served in any branch of the US Military. The luncheon will be on

Wednesday, November 11th, beginning at 11:45 AM in the Holsclaw Fel-lowship Hall. Spouses and widows of Veterans are cordially invited as well as friends who also served. Veterans are invited to wear their uni-forms or parts thereof and bring along memorabilia and photos to dis-play. Following the lunch, there will be a short program honoring the Veterans.

If you plan to attend, please contact Tina in the church office or Ben Vincent (843-235-3735) by Nov 9th so that we may prepare the

proper number of meals.

PICTURE THIS!! PIPC plans to produce a 2016 Pictorial Church directory and it won’t be com-plete without YOU! A church member will be contacting you soon to arrange a time for your free sitting. You will receive a free 8x10 photo for you par-ticipation.

Dates for the sittings will be: November 22nd & 23rd

December 6th & 7th January 24th

More info to follow soon.

     On Sunday, November 22nd, we will receive the Thornwell Offering  

during both worship services. Your gi  will help support Thornwell Home for Children  

and directly impact the life of a child.      

 For more informa on about Thornwell, visit their website at www.thornwell.org.  

Angel Tree

The Angel Tree will be placed in the narthex on Sunday, November 29th. On this tree are the names of 50 local children from the Waccamaw Elementary & Intermediate Schools who are in need. There will be three angels for each child with either a shirt/sweater, pants or game/toy on each. You may choose one, two or more angels but please remember that when you take an angel, your name must be noted on the sign-up sheet that will be next to the Angel Tree. The deadline to get your gifts back to the church is Sunday, December 13th. Please be sure to have your gifts wrapped with the angel tag attached so it is easily seen.

The children who receive these gifts, who may otherwise be without a gift at Christmas, are so thankful for your kindness and generosity.

The punch bowl from the Holsclaw Fellowship Center is missing.

If you borrowed this punch bowl, please return it ASAP. Thank you :)

* * * * * * * We need large glass jars (spaghe or pickle size) with the labels removed for the small

bouquets the Deacons deliver to those needing special recogni on.

They can be le in the Holsclaw Fellowship Center's kitchen.

Mark and PIPC Congrega on,     Bob  joins me  in thanking you all so much for your  prayers,  love,  support,  cards,  phone  calls, and visits following Bob's recent hospitaliza on.  Bob  is doing well a er having a heart cath and pace maker implant.     We are truly blessed having wonderful, caring church  friends.  God  is  good  and  uses  earthly angels to help us through difficult  mes.     May  God  con nue  to  bless  you  and  our church.  

With love and gra tude, Maryann and Bob Williamson 

The Book Corner

New Reference Materials To assist with your Bible studies the PIPC Library has been updating Reference materials. On display for November are the following new resources: The New Matthew Henry Commentary This classic work by Presbyterian Minister Matthew Henry still has the meta-

phors and analogies that set his commentary apart, but presents them in the language of today. A brief introduction precedes each book. For the most part Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible, with the New International Version having been consulted and used to help with explanations.

The Wiersbe Bible Commentary consisting of: Vol. 1 – Old Testament, Vol. 2 – New Testament, and CD-ROM – Old and New

Testaments The easy-to-read sections emphasize personal application as well as Biblical

meaning. Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is an internationally known Bible teacher, former pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, and author of the popular “BE” series of Bible commentaries. This commentary includes for each book an outline, key theme, and key verse(s). Scripture quotations are from vari-ous versions including the New American Standard Bible, American Standard Version, and The Living Bible.

The Moody Bible Commentary This user-friendly commentary is by the faculty of the Moody Bible Institute. In

addition to an outline for each book, an in-depth introduction with infor-mation about the author, theme and purpose, background, and other applica-ble material is provided. The commentary is based on the original languages of Scripture with quotes from the New American Standard Bible.

New International Bible Commentary, F. F. Bruce, General Editor Based on the New International Version translation, this commentary provides

book outlines and introductions, but also includes separate articles for both the Old Testament and New Testament on text and canon, and environmental, historical, political, and religious background.

Bible Bookworm Fall Semester

The Fall Semester of Bible Bookworm is in full swing at J.A.M. – okay – there was that night missed due to rains and flooding, but the children are great readers and should have no problem completing the 10 books or 100 pages from PIPC’s Library to receive a Bible Bookworm Certificate and book award at the Decem-ber 13th J.A.M. Christmas party. Sponsored by the PIPC Library, this reading program is intended to encourage our children to develop a love of reading while growing their reading skills and becoming familiar with the PIPC Library. Each J.A.M. night through November 15th, the children will be given the opportunity to come directly to the PIPC Library when they arrive to check out 1 or 2 books each. Reading Logs are due November 22nd! Happy reading to all of our Bible Bookworm participants!

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I always thank God for you because of His grace given you in Christ  Jesus. For in Him you have been enriched in every way—in all your 

speaking and in all your knowledge.  

1 Corinthians 1:4‐5 

APPS UPCOMING EVENTS DINNER AT HANSER HOUSE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, AT 6:00 PM

R.S.V.P. TO: MARILYN GENTHER

843-357-8354 marilyn.genther@gmail.com

APPS – All PIPC Socializers – All Are Welcome!

JANUARY BIRTHDAY SOCIAL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, AT 4:30 PM

HOLSCLAW FELLOWSHIP CENTER

SOCIALIZING + LIGHT SUPPER + BIRTHDAY CAKE!

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO DECORATE TABLES:

EACH TABLE THEMED FOR A MONTH OF THE YEAR (SUGGESTIONS AVAILABLE)

R.S.V.P. TO DECORATE A TABLE (POSSIBLY WIN A PRIZE!) AND/OR

R.S.V.P. TO ATTEND (PLEASE PROVIDE BIRTHDAY MONTH) TO: BARB BABB

843-979-0922 bb-babb@att.net

Gifts for the

Residents of Presbyterian Home

Annual gifting for the Florence Presbyterian Community. Please have your new, unwrapped items to the church office by November 25th.

Suggested Items are: Emery boards, nail clippers, knee length long/short sleeved gowns-housecoats-robes, slipper socks, bungee key rings, crossword and word find books, hypoallergenic lotion and soaps, baby powder, postage stamps and pens, 2016 Calendars, Kleenex, toothpaste and brushes, men’s shirts and pajamas-large and XL

Most of these items can be found at Dollar General, CVS, and Walgreens and all can be found at Wal-Mart and every department store. There are sales and coupons available for all of these items so please help the residents of the Presbyterian Home in Florence by purchasing and donating!

This is the only Christmas that some of the residents have because they have no family.

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NOVEMBER CIRCLE MEETINGS      The Deborah Circle will not be mee ng in November, but will meet December 14th at the home of Martha Wahl.  All women are invited.  Please call Martha 843‐237‐2657to let us know you are coming. Bring your favor‐ite Christmas hymn.      The Tuesday Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:00 AM in the Library.  The Bible study is Chap‐ter 3 in  the book Faith is the Answer but What are the Ques ons. All women are  invited.   For more informa on, con‐tact Hazel Winstead at 843‐237‐9205. 

PIPC CIRCLES 

“You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its sal ness, how 

can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything,  

except to be thrown out  and trampled underfoot.”  

 Ma hew 5:13 

 

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1  Fred Genther 1    Betsy Nemeth 2    John Cox 2  Steve Robertson 3  Jewel Cannon 3  Jill Fletcher 3  Brenda Lawson 4  Elsie Siebert 4  Tammy Williams 5  Frank Holsclaw 7  Jim Pifer 7  Howard Ward 9  Joyce Nimocks 10  Gail Holsclaw 11  Mary Russell Eddy 11  Dan Williams 12  John Junkins 12  Doreen Prowse 13  Bettie Motsinger 13  Wayne Trent 14  Barbara Brandt 14  James Phillips 15  Bill Carpenter 15  Bobb Rastello 15  Sarah Beth Sisney 16  Mary Pat Bradshaw McGreevy 19  Charlotte Ivey—Rivers 20  Elizabeth Tucker 22  Doug Bloom 22  Harvey Moenig 23  Jackson Junkins 23  Jean Monk 24  Terri Lottchea 25  Debra Hurd 

25  Ron Richardson 26  Lora Gahagan Eddy 26  Ora Parker Eddy 26  Emily Middleton 26  Amanda Powley 27  Tricia Sisney 28  Jane Smith 29  Lewis Bowers 30  Drew McClure 30  Hazel Winstead   NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2  Lofton and Linda Cox 5  Tom and Elizabeth Deschamps 6  Ed and Carol Guilmette 6  Dan and Christy Stuckey 11  Jim and Vickie Dent 18  James and Ginger Odom 21  Butch and Barbara Mason 21  Dennis and Peggy Welch 22  Jack and Carolyn Brakebill 25  Charlie and Virginia Bradshaw 27  Maxie and Barbara McCoy 27  Tom and Doreen Prowse  

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Take a moment to acknowledge those who have a birthday or anniversary this month. If your birth-day/anniversary is not listed in your month, or the date is incorrect, please contact Tina in the church office at 237-4581 (ext. 21).

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine

upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26

NOVEMBER 2015   Sunday  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday 

1

8:30 AM Library Open 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 4:45 PM J.A.M. Choir 5:30 PM J.A.M. 5:30 PM S.A.L.T. Youth

2 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Christian Education Team Meeting

3 9:00 AM CBS 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Missions and Evangelism Team Meeting 6:00 PM TMP Meeting 6:30 PM Deacons Meeting

4 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 12:00 PM Sons of Thunder 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:30 PM L-Squared Bible Studies 6:00 PM Choir Practice

5 10:00 AM Church Life Team Meeting 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study

6 7 8:30 AM Men's Break-fast and Bible Study 11:30 AM Middle School Pack-A-Thon

8 9:45 AM Library Open 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 12:00 PM Stewardship Celebration Lunch 4:45 PM J.A.M. Choir 5:30 PM J.A.M. 5:30 PM S.A.L.T. Youth

9 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:00 PM Teach My People 4:00 PM Administration and Personnel Team Meeting 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Building and Grounds Team Meeting 6:30 PM Finance Team Meeting

10 9:00 AM CBS 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 10:00 AM Tuesday Circle 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:15 PM Worship Team Meeting

11 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 11:45 AM Veteran's Day Lunch 12:00 PM Sons of Thunder 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:30 PM L-Squared Bible Studies 6:00 PM Choir Practice

12 7:00 AM High School Breakfast 3:00 PM Teach My People 4:00 PM Library Team Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study

13 14 8:30 AM Men's Break-fast and Bible Study 6:00 PM S.A.L.T. Youth Bonfire

15 8:30 AM Library Open 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 3:00 PM New Members Class 4:45 PM J.A.M. Choir 5:30 PM J.A.M. 5:30 PM S.A.L.T. Youth

16 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM APPS Dinner at Hanser House

17 9:00 AM CBS 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:00 PM Teach My People

18 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 12:00 PM Sons of Thunder 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Choir Practice

19 7:00 AM Middle School Breakfast 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study

20 21 8:30 AM Men's Break-fast and Bible Study

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8:30 AM Library Open 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 1:00 PM Portrait Sitting 4:45 PM J.A.M. Choir 5:30 PM J.A.M. 5:30 PM S.A.L.T. Youth

23 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:00 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal

24 9:00 AM CBS 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Session Meeting

25 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 12:00 PM Sons of Thunder 3:00 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Choir Practice

26

Office Closed

27 Office Closed

28 8:30 AM Men's Break-fast and Bible Study

29

8:30 AM Library Open 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service

30 9:00 AM J.O.Y. School University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal