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FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Of Myrtle Beach The Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley Senior Minister
The Rev. Christa R. Brewer The Rev. Nathan D. See Associate Pastors
The Rev. Judith L. Cettei The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Elliott Parish
Associates (Part-time) Dr. Tim Koch Director of FPC Chancel
Choir
Skip Yingling Director of Music Ministries
Denise Cromer Organist
February 21, 2021
Live –Streaming Only
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February 21, 2021
Morning Worship Sunday Worship 11:00 AM
www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org
PRELUDE. ……………………………….…………...………Prelude On “Ave Verum Corpus” -
Mozart Denise Cromer, organ
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN NO. 674 (VS. 1, 2 & 4) …………...……………..….. “I Call, O
Lord on You” – ST. BRIDE FPC Ensemble
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SCRIPTURE LESSON
……......……..............................................................................................Exodus
32:9-14
SERMON………………………….……………..……...…. LENTEN PRAYERS: “The Prayer of
Moses” Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley
ANTHEM………………………………………………….……....…………….…… “Abide” - C. Owenby FPC
Ensemble
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER (Unison) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be
Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and
the glory forever. Amen.
HYMN NO. 435 ……………………………….“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” –
IN BABILONE FPC Ensemble
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE….………………………………………………………………...…..“Faith Eternal” -
Broughton Denise, Cromer, organ
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“Where Love Makes the Difference”
Assisting in Worship: Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley, Rev. Christa R.
Brewer, Rev. Nathan D. See,
Rev. Dr. Charles D. Elliott
FPC Ensemble: (Sopranos) Noreen O’Reilly-Hancheck, Jo Nell Koch,
Angie Durrett, Katherine
Jasmine, Lenore Nace, BJ Moore, Cynthia Harrison,
(Mezzo-soprano)
Lois Taylor, Sue Kraft, (Alto) Clare Reigart, Myrna Paulus,
(Tenors) Mark Durrett,
Joseph Segnit (Baritone) Ken Kraft, Jimmy Hooks, Jeffrey
Jones
Sound Technician: Jody Boykin
Today at FPC
Pastoral Concerns
Remember in your prayers these fellow church members:
Our First Legacy Planned Giving Program is our way of
encouraging members and friends of First Presbyterian Church to
provide gifts to the church through their estate plans, above and
beyond annual support. Such gifts might include contributions of
cash, stock, or real estate; bequests set up in a will; or
provision for the church to receive a share from a life insurance
policy, a trust or annuity fund, or other kinds of life-income
plans. Gifts may be small or large, and may be designated for
general or specific purposes. The legacy of such gifts is both a
witness to our faithful stewardship of God's blessings and an
affirmation of our support for the continuing growth and ministry
of this congregation.
First Legacy
Brightwater Rehab: June Wright
Grand Strand Medical: Lee Proctor McLeod Seacoast: Raymond
Mace
HOME: Janice Webster, Pat Foster, Hetty Adams, Bob Swanson, Gini
Ingram
Don’t forget those who are in assisted living and skilled care
facilities.
Our next assigned week to work is March 15 - 19. There are two
shifts per day: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM. To
volunteer for a day
or a shift, please call Nancy or Marianne McNally at
843-712-2996 or Marianne at 301-906-7979.
We are in need of more volunteers. We appreciate any time you
can give us.
Benevolence
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From our Senior Minister
(Below Updated Info)
Hold That Thought… A LENTEN LOOK AT BIBLICAL PRAYERS
Peace, John
Almost every year I am amazed at how quickly Easter arrives in
the new year. It often seems that soon after we have finished
celebrating Christmas, we realize that Lent is upon us. Easter,
which is a moveable feast, varies in date from one year to the
next. The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) developed a complicated
formula (based on the lunar calendar) for our annual celebration of
the resurrection of Christ. If you want to impress your friends,
tell them that Easter begins “on the first Sunday after the full
moon following the northern hemisphere’s vernal equinox.” If you
cannot remember that fact every year (I had to look it up, as
well!), then maybe it is easier simply to note that the date varies
from March 22 to April 25. Easier still, check the calendar! This
year Easter is fairly early, falling on Sunday, April 4.
Now that the forty-day season of Lent is upon us, let me offer
an important update about public worship. The Task Force has
concluded that it is now time to return to in person worship for
those who are comfortable doing so. After much good discussion
about trying to remain safe during this continuing pandemic, the
Session has agreed. Beginning Sunday, February 28, people will be
able to attend both of our current worship services— 9:00 Gathering
in Wilkes Hall & 11:00 Traditional in the Sanctuary. Both
services, of course, will continue to be Lived Stream and archived
for your participation. Please note two important points. First, in
person worship is still not the best option for much of our
membership. If you have any concern or compromised condition,
please continue to worship online. Secondly, all in person
worshippers must follow the same safe protocols as before— social
distancing in our seating arrangements and masks being worn inside
the buildings. Even if you have been vaccinated, we are asking for
your full support for the sake of others who may attend.
Finally, let me introduce our worship focus for this Season of
Lent. During the next several weeks we will take a close look at
some of the great prayers of the Bible. Each sermon will highlight
the context in which the prayer was offered, as well as its
inspiration for us today. Of course, learning about heart-felt
prayer during these pandemic days is most appropriate. May we
practice prayer and patience as we journey to the cross together.
And may our hearts be prepared for the joy that waits for us
there!
The Way to Shalom:
A Lenten Journey to Peace and Wholeness
2021 Lenten Devotional
Our 2021 Lenten Devotional is The Way to Shalom: A Lenten
Journey to
Peace and Wholeness. It is published by Presbyterians Today and
can be
found at this website:
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/today/
lent2021/. You can read it online or click the button on the
site to download
and print. We will also have links to the devotion sent to you
in the daily
emails that come with our 10 at 10 videos. If you do not have a
computer or
printer and want the church to print and/or mail you a full copy
of the devo-
tional, we are happy to do so. Please call LuAnne Martini at
843-448-4496
to let her know that you want a copy.
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/today/lent2021/https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/today/lent2021/
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
We are committed to make and mold disciples for Jesus
Christ.
OUR VISION STATEMENT:
We must trade the ordinary for the extraordinary
to make and mold disciples for Jesus Christ.
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Visitors
March 28 - Palm Sunday
April 1 - Maundy Thursday
April 2 - Good Friday Vigil
April 4 - Easter Sunday:
April 5 - Church Offices Closed
April 11 - Jazz Sunday
(Because of the pandemic, times and type of services have yet to
be determined)
Easter & Lent at FPC
We love visitors and even during a pandemic we're welcoming new
members to our wonderful church! If you would like more information
about our faith community or are interested in becoming a member,
please contact Rev. Judy Cettei: [email protected] or call
843-340-2973. Judy would to talk with you and answer any of your
questions!!
mailto:[email protected]
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Randy Leo Bell and his wife Meshelle Bell have been members of
the church for several years. They purchased a home in Myrtle Beach
10 years ago as a 2nd home. After retirement from a Senior
Management career in banking, located in the upstate, they made
Myrtle Beach their permanent home. Meshelle transferred from
Clemson University to Coastal Carolina Human Resources and has also
recently retired. After graduating from Clemson University Randy
moved to Myrtle Beach to begin his career. He resided locally for
seven years before transferring back to the upstate, but he always
loved Myrtle Beach. Randy was very active in many Civic
Organizations serving in leadership roles throughout his entire
career. Randy and Meshelle enjoy their 6 grandchildren, traveling,
RV’ing, reading, beach days biking trails. Randy looks forward to
serving on the Finance Committee.
Phil Alfano recently retired from a career in financial
management and consulting. Since moving to Myrtle Beach he has
continued advising not-for-profit organizations, currently as a
Member of the Board of Directors of Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach
and of the Finance Committee at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. His
wife Joan retired from teaching special education in Conway, and
now has a new vocation working with the Guardian ad Litem program
of South Carolina. Phil & Joan love to travel, and spend time
with their families, in North Carolina and Texas, and with the
close friends they have made in Myrtle Beach. They have been
members of FPC since 2019, and Phil is honored “to have an
opportunity to serve in such a caring and giving congregation.”
Emily Griffin and her family moved to Myrtle Beach in 2018 and
joined FPC in 2019. She and her husband, Garrett, have two young
children, Cason and Elizabeth (Laney). Emily is the Director of
Auxiliary Finances at Coastal Carolina University and owns Emily
Griffin Photography. As a family, they love summer beach days,
cooking, college football (Go Chants!), and any time spent playing
outside. Emily stated, “FPC has been so warm and welcoming to our
family. I look forward to serving and growing as part of our church
family.”
Elder Nominees
Originally from Richmond VA, Brian P’Pool and his wife Diane
have lived in the Myrtle Beach area since his retirement from
Phillip Morris 22 years ago. The P’Pool’s have two sons and one
grandson. They were high school sweethearts and will have been
married 54 years this summer. Brian has always
been involved in community service, both here and in Virginia.
He is currently an active member in the Myrtle Beach Lions Club.
Brian has served as a Deacon, helped move the church to its current
location, has chaired the annual Golf Outing, and is on the
Remembrance Team and the New Member Team. He is honored to serve on
the Session and will work diligently to insure FPC is truly “Where
Love Makes a Difference.”
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Jill Griffith grew up in Georgetown, SC, where she met Bobby and
Pat Wilkes in the early 70’s. Coincidentally, Jill moved to Myrtle
Beach in the summer of 1983, the same time as Pat and Bobby Wilkes.
Although Jill was a lifelong Methodist, Bobby and Pat invited her
to a church dinner at 1st Pres and the rest is history. Jill joined
the Peace Corps after graduating from Stephens College, taught
school, worked with the SC Department of Social Services and the
American Cancer Society before attending Law School at USC. She
practiced law for 30 + years at the Bellamy Law Firm and retired
several years ago. She is a past President of the Theatre of the
Republic, Grand Strand Humane Society and Chicora Rotary. She loves
the beach, walking in her neighborhood and on the beach, and enjoys
water aerobics. She is looking forward to spending time with family
and friends in the not too distant future. She has served at FPC on
the Benevolence Committee, as a Deacon, and was a member of the
inaugural Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. She is honored
to be nominated to serve as an Elder. She truly believes our motto:
“Love Makes The Difference”. Another interesting fact is that Jill
met her husband, Dan Riegle, in 1988, in the balcony of First
Presbyterian Church on Kings Highway.
Ken Kraft lived most of his first 8 years of life in Egypt,
where his physician father served as a medical missionary. Upon his
family's return to the US, Ken attended school in rural western NY.
After college and graduate school, he accepted a position with
Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Radiology,
ultimately achieving board certification as an imaging physicist.
At various times during those working years, Ken also served as
accompanist and music director for a small PCUSA church near
Richmond. In 2013, an attractive woman named Sue caught Ken's eye,
which spurred him to retire early from VCU and move to Myrtle
Beach. In 2021 Ken and Sue celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary.
Here at FPC, Ken enjoys playing piano (especially duets with Sue),
handbell ringing, singing in the choir, and also volunteers with
Community Kitchen and the Caribbean Youth Network in the Bahamas.
As an elder, Ken looks forward to promoting sacred music and the
arts to enhance worship at FPC.
Beverly Jones and her husband, Jack, have been members of FPC
for 5 years after moving to Myrtle Beach from northeast PA. She has
two daughters and three grandchildren. She retired after 25 years
with a major insurance company. Her hobbies include reading,
traveling, sewing & crafts. She is currently on the Executive
Board of a local non-profit, member of the Myrtle Beach Lions Club
& a fun local Book Club. She is a member of Abigail Circle,
Bible Study, Women’s Retreat Committee, and volunteers for the Love
Boat and flower delivery here at FPC. As a church member in
previous locations, Bev was an Elder, choir member, Financial
Secretary, and Bible Study leader. “We were led to FPC by a member
within days of our move here, and one Sunday was all we needed to
know we were in the right Church home. I am honored to be nominated
as an Elder and pray that I can be a part of the future of this
community of believers.”
Elder Nominees
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Bob Lane and his wife of 50 years, Karen Paulos Lane, moved to
Myrtle Beach in 2015 from Columbus, Ohio. They have been members of
five different Presbyterian churches in Greensboro, NC, Raleigh,
NC, Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN and Columbus, Ohio. Karen and Bob
both served as Elders at Worthington Presbyterian Church. Bob was
an executive with Wachovia Bank for 23 years before moving into
consulting with two different companies. He later served as
President of Keybank in Columbus, OH, before moving to the academic
world teaching Finance at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio
State University as Senior Lecturer. Upon their move to Myrtle
Beach, Bob joined the faculty at Coastal Carolina University and
taught Economics and Finance. He now serves as an
Executive-in-Residence. Bob currently serves as Co-Chair of the
Legacy Committee with Dr. Charles Elliott and also serves on the
Endowment Committee. Karen and Bob have two daughters, one of which
is Ashley Setzer who serves as Deacon at FPC. They have four
grandchildren that reside in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC.
Julie Schexnayder and her family are long time members of FPC,
joining in 1996 when they moved to the area as a family of four! As
their family grew, so did their involvement in the life of the
church. Julie served as a deacon and then was ordained as an elder
in 2003. In addition to her service to the church, Julie is a
practicing physical therapist at Select Therapy, specializing in
neurological diagnoses. She has also been an adjunct faculty member
at Horry Georgetown Technical College for the past ten years. In
addition to education, Julie has a heart for missions. Her prayer
as she accepts the call to return to “active duty” is based on
Psalms 143:8. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing
love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.”
Diane Parker is a retired Dental Hygienist who moved to Myrtle
Beach from Raleigh, NC, in 2004 where she was a member of Grace
Community Church. While a member there, she served as an elder and
was actively involved in Mission Trips to Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico,
and Belarus. Since moving to Myrtle Beach, she has prepared and
served dinners at New Directions Men's Shelter and is presently
serving on the Missions Committee at FPC. She has been a Stephen
Minister for 5 years and is presently a Stephen Leader, as well as
a member of the Explorers Sunday School Class. Her hobbies are
being outside enjoying nature, exercising, gardening, listening to
music, and reading. What an honor to be nominated as Elder and to
be a part of the exciting adventure and opportunity that FPC has in
serving our community.
Elder Nominees
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The Task Force recently looked at all of the issues surrounding
public gatherings and confirmed the unanimous recommendation of the
Worship Committee. For the
foreseeable future, we will have live streaming worship, only.
Both of our Sunday morning services (9:00 & 11:00) will
continue to be broadcast on our website. We invite you to watch and
worship from the safety of your home during these difficult
pandemic days.
Our musicians and ministers will follow careful protocols as we
lead worship for the coming weeks. Please invite family and friends
to join us for online worship. How blessed we are to be able to
share with you virtually the sights, sounds and message of the
Lord!
Note that many of our scheduled church activities will continue
to take place. Please consult the website for updates and
adjustments.
WE CONTINUE WITH LIVE STREAM WORSHIP
Children & Youth
Virtual The Way
The Way on Wednesdays For now, The Way will be held virtually
via Zoom.
Winter Session of The Way will meet January 13 through March 24.
Virtual Sessions of The Way will be as follows: Time Frame:
3:45-4:45 PM
Virtual Lessons will take place via Zoom.
Children who have registered online for The Way will receive
Zoom Invitation link to join in the session via email.
We will offer a welcome activity, music, movement and art
activity to complete together at home. If your children ages K-5th
grade would like to join The Way, you may register your children
through the
church website
https://www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org/fpceventregistration/
All Middle & High Schoolers are invited to The Wave on
Sunday afternoons!
Middle School > 5:30-6:45 PM
High School > 7:00-8:15 PM
February schedule:
Feb. 7 – The Wave goes Bowling! 1pm Middle School/3pm High
School (sign-ups online!) Feb. 14 – No Wave (Valentine’s Day) Feb.
21 – Special Guest Speakers @ The Wave (you don’t want to miss
this!!) Feb. 28 – The Wave (normal times-5:30 PM/7:00 PM)
https://www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org/fpceventregistration/
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FPC Garden
Online Bible Class and Sunday School Virtual Schedule
SUNDAY CLASSES
CORNERSTONE: 10:00 AM Contact Rod Madert for Zoom invite
([email protected]). EXPLORERS: 10:00 AM Contact Harry & Ann
Campbell for Zoom invite ([email protected]). THEOPHILUS: 9:30 AM
Contact Wayne Gray for Zoom invite ([email protected]).
WEEKDAY CLASSES
LOOSELY LECTIONARY: Wednesday; 12:00 PM. Contact Kathleen Wilder
for Zoom invite at ([email protected]).
OLD TESTAMENT 201: Ezra and Nehemiah. Thursday; 4:30 PM
Led by Rev. Christa R. Brewer. Contact Rev. Christa Brewer for
Zoom invite ([email protected]).
SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS: Thursday; 4:00 PM Led by Audrey
Bruner.
Studying Making Sense of the Bible, by Adam Hamilton Contact
Audrey at 843-712-1792 for Zoom invite ([email protected]).
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There are five garden beds left and spring is just around the
corner.
If anyone is interested in joining our garden family.
If you are interested in having a plot for 2021, it’s only $25
for the year. Contact chairperson, Diane DeVaughn Stokes at
843-902-0843.
Young Men’s Bible Study: First and Third Tuesdays 7:30 PM.
Contact Nathan See ([email protected]) . This hour offers young men an
opportunity to consider various biblical texts as they relate to
current society, and to share insights on daily life and
application. Check with Nathan for
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Offerings
Please continue to give generously as you are able. Your
offering maintains these facilities (which cost even when vacant),
supports our staff (who are learning to lead in changing times),
and continues our mission outreach (that is dependent on our
gifts).
Contributions can be made online at
ww.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org (click Donate) or through the
mail. Thank you for your response.
Monday Morning Scholars & Different Voices Joining
Forces
Join us for a 7 week Online Lenten Study on our website at
MyrtleBeachPresbyterianChurch.org
Journey to 1st Century Palestine
With Dr. Tom McCollough Professor of Religious Studies and Holy
Land Archaeologist
New Sessions will become available Monday mornings starting
February 15. Choose your own study time.
In the Footsteps of a Wandering Galilean: Putting Jesus in Life
and Death in the
Land Called Holy
From the Desert to the Galilee “He went about doing good in
Galilee…”
Session One, February 15: The Land Shapes the Man: Hills,
Mountains, a Sea, and Fertile Plains-
The ‘Thorny’ Landscape of Upper and Lower Galilee (and a bit of
historical background on the interest in Jesus and the Land)
Session Two, February 22: Man Shapes the Land: Hasmonean and
Herodian Impact on the Landscape
Session Three, March 1: A Jewish Galilee? Jesus at Home in the
Villages of Galilee
Session Four, March 8: Contested Space: Contested Space: Jesus's
conflicts with households and clashes with Empire.
From Galilee to Jerusalem:
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem how often would I have gathered your
children…”
Session Five, March 15: Jesus and Jerusalem
Session Six, March 22: Jesus amidst the Landscape of Death and
Desolation
Session Seven, March 29: A Resurrected Presence: Christian
Pilgrims Reclaim the Land
Lenten Study
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FPC Staff
Linda Balmer Business Administrator [email protected] John
Brearley Senior Minister [email protected] Christa Brewer
Associate Pastor [email protected] Summer Butler Director of The
Growing Tree [email protected] Judy Cettei Parish Associate
[email protected] Macy Cottom Family Ministries Director
[email protected] Denise Cromer Organist [email protected] Bree
Eggleston Digital Marketing Director [email protected] Charles
Elliott Parish Associate [email protected] Denise Ellis Parish
Health Nurse/Health Coordinator [email protected] Dale Gallo
Director of Facilities [email protected] Teri Grooms Financial
Administrator [email protected] Debra Jones Director of
Communications [email protected] Tim Koch FPC Chancel Choir Director
[email protected] LuAnne Martini Ministry Assistant
[email protected] Jonathan Roberts Youth Director
[email protected] Nathan See Associate Pastor [email protected] Betty
Singleton Director Adult Spiritual Enrichment [email protected]
Kathleen Wilder Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
[email protected] Skip Yingling Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
All staff can be reached by phone by calling the main office
number; 843-448-4496
STEPHEN MINISTRY
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A Stephen Minister is a Christian who is trained to be a
supportive, caring person to those in need. A Stephen Minister is a
person who can listen in confidence to another without being
judgmental and who can provide emotional support to that person.
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one ministry of caring, understanding,
and sharing to those who need someone to walk with them for a
period of time. Some of the reasons someone might choose to have a
Stephen Minister are:
~ Loneliness ~ Retirement Changes ~ Discouragement ~ Divorce ~
Terminal Illness ~ Loss of Spouse ~ Unemployment ~ Childbirth ~
Loss of a Loved One ~ Being Shut-In ~ Grief ~ Questions about God
& Faith
Please contact Rev Christa Brewer (843-448-4496), or one of our
Stephen Ministry Leaders to be paired with a Stephen Minister. The
Stephen Leaders are: Jo Ann Junk,
Rod Madert, Diane Parker, and Sue Tisdale.
