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April 29, 2018
The Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley Senior Minister
The Rev. Christa R. Brewer Associate Pastor The Rev. Judith L. Cettei Parish Associate
Brown Bradley Director of Music & Fine Arts
Skip Yingling Director of Children, Youth & Handbell Choirs
& Early Sabbath Music
Susan Cadwell Organist
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GREETING
PRELUDE …………....................................................................................... “In Thee is Gladness” -D. Cherwein
Susan Cadwell, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP ……………………………………............... “This is the Day” -Bradley
8:45: FPC Ensemble; 11:00: FPC Chancel Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Have you heard? God heals the broken and blesses the wounded. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God forgives, and the past is over and done. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God lifts up the downcast and gives peace to the troubled. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God smoothes out rough paths and makes a way for us. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God gives power to the weak and renews our strength. ALL: Sing praise to God!
*HYMN NO. 343 ………….………………...………..… “Called As Partners in Christ’s Service” –Beecher
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Great God, we confess our weariness. We grow faint with our busyness. We have no energy to help the powerless. We look for strength and find exhaustion. We do not wait for you. Merciful God, forgive us, and lead us back to you, for in you our strength is renewed. Fill our voices with your praise, that all might hear! (Continue with silent prayer.)
April 29, 2018
* Congregation, please stand if you are able. All items in BOLD are spoken or sung by all.
Sunday Worship: 8:45 & 11:00 AM
www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org
**Please refrain from flash photography and from applauding.
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ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Hear the good news! If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. People: So we also must consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus Christ. Leader: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
ANTHEM .…….….……...……………...…………….……….. “The Fairest of Ten Thousand” –Rashbach
8:45: FPC Ensemble, 11:00: FPC Chancel Choir
MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the next person in your pew. If you would
like more information about First Presbyterian, or to express interest in membership, please mark the Friendship Pad accordingly or speak to one of the ministers following the service.
INVITATION TO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP - At this time children 4 years through 2nd grade only
are invited to the Children’s Worship Room (104, downstairs first floor); Please exit through the front of the sanctuary with volunteers. Parents may accompany their children. 3rd-5th grades may continue to worship in the sanctuary with worship bag materials.
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, fill us with your light and life. Through your Word bring us the blessing of your forgiveness and the gift of your love. Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSON ……..……….……………………………………..…Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39
(OT Pg. 668 & NT Pg. 35)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
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SERMON……………………................................………………….….…..…….....…….“Finding Wholeness”
Rev. Christa R. Brewer
CALL TO PRAYER HYMN 527 (VS. 1) ………………...…....“Near to the Heart of God” –Mc Afee
There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God. Hold us, who wait before Thee, near to the heart of God.
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.
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY …………………………………………………………………...….. “Amazing Grace” –R. Hobby
Susan Cadwell, organ
*DOXOLOGY……………………………..........……………..……...“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: BRIEF STATEMENT OF FAITH (LINES 7-26) (Unison)
We trust in Jesus Christ,
fully human, fully God.
Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:
preaching good news to the poor
and release to the captives,
teaching by word and deed
and blessing the children,
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healing the sick
and binding up the brokenhearted,
eating with outcasts,
forgiving sinners,
and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.
Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition,
Jesus was crucified,
suffering the depths of human pain
and giving his life for the sins of the world.
God raised this Jesus from the dead,
vindicating his sinless life,
breaking the power of sin and evil,
delivering us from death to life eternal.
THE SENDING
*HYMN NO. 394………….....….…….…...…..………......... “There is a Balm in Gilead” -Balm in Gilead
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ………......…...............................….….......... “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” G. Martin
Susan Cadwell, organ
=VISITORS= Welcome! We are delighted you are worshipping with us today!
If you have any questions about our church please speak to one of our ministers, who will be glad to help you
after the service. He/she will also be happy to tell you about our Sunday school classes, church activities, and
how you can become a member of FPC! You may speak to a minister or indicate your
wish to join on the Friendship Pad, or simply come to the Communion Table at the front of the church
following the worship service.
=Please turn off cellular phones upon entering the Sanctuary, as frequencies interfere with microphones.
=A nursery is provided for your children under 4-years old in Room 108 on the 1st floor.
Mother’s Day Offering
MOTHER'S DAY OFFERING MAY 13, 2018 Presbyterian Communities Celebrate 60th Anniversary
One way First Presbyterian Church keeps the 5th Commandment, "Honor your Father and your Mother," is by giving annually to the Mother's Day Offering. This ministry has proven to be one of the most successful undertakings of our churches in South Carolina. Today, over 900 older adults reside at five communities across the state. The closest one to us is in Florence. Your gift will be used exclusively to provide charitable care for those residents at Presbyterian
Communities who have outlived their life savings. You can help ensure they can stay in the only home they know. You will find cards with a blue vase and yellow tulips at each entrance that will give you more information.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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A Stephen Ministry Congregation
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.
Today at FPC
11:00: Youth Liturgist: John Emory Pruett
Assisting in Worship: Rev. Christa R. Brewer, Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley, Rev. Judith L. Cettei
Acolytes: 8:45: Parents: Sara & Chris Sobota/ Alex Sobota, Owen Wilkes, Aidan Sobota
11:00: Parents: Rusty & Lynn Caudle/ Curt Caudle, Jennings Hall, Chad Caudle
Ushers: 8:45: Carolyn & Warren McKittrick (Head Ushers), Jackie Vereen, Vivian Kinton,
Rod & Karen Madert, Bill & Cathy Oliver
. 11:00: Bob Moore, Tom Nace (Head Ushers), Bill Keller, Dick Miller,
Diane Heckathorne, Paul Niles, Hoyle & Mary Wagner
Ambassadors: B.J. Thomas & Gloria Dupree
Recorders: 8:45: Wanda Duncan 11:00: Jessica Smith
FPC Ensemble: Noreen O’Reilly-Hancheck, soprano; Lois Taylor, mezzo-soprano; Clare Reigart, alto;
Al Conklin, tenor; Jeffrey Jones, baritone
Sound / Video Technician: Bob Gauss
=Sunday Flowers=
The beautiful flowers placed in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God
and in memory of Jonathan Scott Sims, by Juanita Boyette Sims (mother),
Cindy & Jamie Bucy (sister & brother-in-law), Molly Sims Birdsall (sister), Mac
Bucy (nephew), and Rain Birdsall (nephew).
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Please call the church office when you are aware that a fellow member is
ill or in the hospital as we might not always have access to that information.
Pastoral Concerns
Remember in your prayers these fellow church members:
Our Sincere Christian Sympathy is extended to: ...Tim & Linda Tomsen upon the death of their daughter.
...Bob Ellis and family upon the death of his wife Lou.
HOSPITAL/HEALTHCARE Embrace Hospice: Ada Caton
Vibra Hospital: Michele Meyers
HOME: Ear l Singleton, Peggy Garner , Kar l Titus, J im Hypes
Don’t forget those who are in assisted living and skilled care facilities.
“Where Love Makes the Difference” Thank You
Thank you for the cards, calls, and prayers. When my mom and Jack each had a stroke, I felt like God
picked me up, giving me the strength and guidance to continue.
I miss my mom and every day I thank her for molding me into who I am today. I thank God to still have
Jack as hGod helps him to recover. His progress is slow, but there is progress.
I am so thankful my sister, Christie Copeland, has been my rock. She picked us up and carried us through
this very sad time. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we follow God’s plan.
Thank you and God bless you, Cori Gaddy
Promoted to the Church Triumphant
Louella (Lou) Ellis April 22, 2018
“Because I live, ye shall live also.”
My father and I would like to thank everyone at the church for their kindness and love during my mother’s
illness and death. We really appreciated everything everyone did. My mother loved the flowers that were
delivered and the cards from everyone.
Much love, Earl & Kim Berkes
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Christa’s Corner…
Blessings,
Christa
A Word from the Associate Pastor
FPC Family,
It is with delight that I share that on Thursday, April 26th, at Early Sabbath, we will
commission two new Stephen Ministers, Rod Madert and Eric Rice. They have spent 50
hours in training to become Stephen Ministers, and they are now ready to provide
confidential one-on-one care to members of our congregation and community who would
like someone to walk alongside them through some life’s challenging journeys. As we
commission Rod and Eric, we will also be recognizing Rev. Anthony (Tony) Larson and
Mickie Smith from Trinity Presbyterian Church, who have completed the Stephen Ministry
training alongside Rod and Eric. While Stephen Ministry only allows us to commission our
own church members, we will be celebrating with Trinity Presbyterian Church that their
pastor and an active lay member have also completed this training. Trinity is considering
becoming a Stephen Ministry congregation or having some other kind of lay caregiving
ministry, and this training will provide them with a good start in those endeavors.
It has been a blessing to partner with Trinity Presbyterian in the Stephen Ministry training.
As Presbyterians, we see ourselves as a “connectional church” and that means that we
believe that we are at our best when we work together, share resources, and serve in mission
together. This joint training has been a way for us to share of our time and resources with
Trinity, and we have grown and benefited from the relationships we have formed with
people in their congregation. Their pastor, Tony, and I have spent a little bit of time
dreaming about how our congregations might continue to partner with one another, share
resources, and do education and mission together. In what greater ways can we serve God
by sharing together in ministry?
On another note, I would like to share with you that registration for our second annual
women’s retreat is opening at the PW Women’s Luncheon on Tuesday, May 1. Last year
was a great success and the women who came all had a wonderful time. We believe that
this year will be no different. If you register in May, you get the Early Bird price. The price
will increase on June 1. Sign up soon to guarantee yourself a spot and to get in on the
cheaper price! Our speaker this year will be Rev. Rachel Young, who serves as the
Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church in Clear Lake,
TX (right next to NASA). She is a member of my pastoral colleague group and loves
leading women’s retreats, particularly ones that address matters of prayer and spirituality.
Keep your eyes posted for the theme of the retreat that the leadership will decide at their
May meeting. If you have any questions about registration, please direct them to Amy
Warner or Beth Campbell. If you have any further questions or comments about the
women’s retreat, you may direct them to any member of the women’s retreat planning
committee, which this year includes: Jane Bartel, Beth Campbell, Glenda Connolly,
Jamie Deitrick, Beverly Jones, Dona Lee, Amy Warner, and me.
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Health News You Can Use
Save the Date
**** Help Needed ****
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS NEEDED FOR PENTECOST SERVICE
As a part of our Pentecost service on Sunday, May 20, we would like to incorporate the use of multiple
languages in our spoken Call to Worship at both the 8:45 and 11:00 services. We are seeking church
members who are fluent in a language other than English, and would be willing to translate and speak
during this part of the service. We would love to have several different languages represented. If you are
interested in participating, or need further information, please contact Mary Gene Singleton at
mgsingleton@ sc.rr.com. Please indicate which language you are comfortable using.
Registration Opens on May 1!
2nd Annual
October 19-21, 2018
Speaker: Rev. Rachel Young
There is a new shingles vaccine on the market. It is to replace Zostavax. It is called Shingrix. Zostavax
was only 51% effective to protect you from shingles. The new vaccine is in the mid -to high 90%
effective. It will also protect you from the post neuralgia pain following shingles. It will last longer than
Zostavax. Shingrix is 85% effective, after four years. Zostavax has to be given every 4 years. Shingrix
vaccine must be given, then another vaccine injection given 2-6 months later, after the first. Even those
that have gotten the Zostavax vaccine are recommended to get two doses of the Shingrix vaccine.
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For more information on any of the above, please call
Denise Ellis, Parish Health Nurse and Coordinator at 843-448-4496.
On-going regular meetings
Grief Support Group ~ Meets on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday; 3:00 PM - Room A, Grissom
Campus. It’s a safe, confidential place to learn
new ideas that may help you feel better.
Alzheimer’s Support Group ~ Meets on
the 2nd and 4th Thursday; 11:30 AM -
Conference Room, Grissom Campus. Our
support group offers care and support for
care-givers.
Prayer Shawl ~ Meets every Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Room B, Grissom
Campus. Crocheters or knitters to make prayer
shawls for those in the hospital or convalescing
at home.
Ballroom Dance ~ Meets each week,
Monday and Friday; 7:00 PM - Wilkes Hall,
Grissom Campus. Learn to dance while staying
sharp in mind, balance and movement. Added
bonus - It’s also fun!
Visiting Volunteers ~ Pastoral care
volunteers and any others wanting to help by
visiting those who cannot come to church or
participate in activities at our campuses.
Meetings are every 4th Wednesday of the
month, 10:30 AM at the Grissom Campus
Conference Room. Email Florence at
LEND A HAND'S RESPITE CARE
A CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE AVAILABLE TO
CAREGIVERS OF ALL AGES NOT JUST
THE ELDERLY.
Our volunteers are eager to give caregivers
relief to go to church or just do something fun
Call Florence Witmyer. Phone 843-390-0508.
The ComfortZoners ~ These once a month
social meetings for widows and divorcees meet
on the last Saturday. Gatherings are at the Olive
Garden across from the Kings Campus on Kings
Hwy. Next meeting date will be announced.
Line Dancing ~ Every Monday and
Tuesday, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM; Wilkes Hall -
Grissom Campus. Cost is $4.00 per person/per
class. Call church office at 843-448-4496 for
more information.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Stephen Minister is a Christian, trained to be a special,
The Stephen Minister offers one-to-one ministry to those experiencing: ~ Loneliness ~ Retirement Changes ~ Discouragement ~ Divorce ~ Terminal Illness ~ Loss of Spouse ~ Unemployment ~ Childbirth ~ Grief ~ Being Shut-In ~ Questions about God & Faith
Are YOU in need of: ~ Someone who CARES? ~ Someone who SUPPORTS? ~ Someone who LISTENS? ~ Someone who SHARES?
Please contact The Rev. Christa Brewer (843-448-4496) Or Ministry Leaders:
Music Ministry
Join the FPC CHANCEL CHOIR this summer and sing a new song to the Lord!!
There are only three choir rehearsals during the summer.
June 13; July 25; August 22
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:00 PM.
Come to the first rehearsal on June 13 at 6:45 PM in the third floor choir room.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
After a break from these responsibilities, we may see Susan from time to time substituting for
our services. Playing the organ will always be a special part of her life. For that we are
grateful! There will be a reception, hosted by the choir, on Sunday May 27 following the
11:00 service. We hope you can come to the Fellowship Hall to express gratitude for the
music Susan has made for us. If you would like to contribute to a Love Offering on her behalf,
please do so through our financial office.
By now you may well have heard about another transition on
our staff. Susan Cadwell, our exceptional organist for the
last nine years, has decided to take a break from her work.
While playing the organ is her passion, Susan needs to be
more available to spend time with family, including travel to
other parts of the state. She says that working with our most
talented and supportive choir has truly been a pleasure.
Accompanying Brown Bradley from organ bench has been a
great delight, she adds.
Susan Cadwell
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Adult Discipleship
Upcoming Bible Reading Schedule
April The online monthly (mixed) calendar is @ http://www.corder.org/bible.d/reading.plans.html
:
Date Scripture Readings
26 Judges 15 & 16; Luke 19:1-27; Psalms 90; Proverbs 14:7-8
27 Judges 17 & 18, Luke 19:28-48, Psalms 91, Proverbs 14:9-10
28 Judges 19 - 21, Luke 20:1-26, Psalms 92, Proverbs 14:11
29 Ruth 1 & 2, Luke 20:27-47, Psalms 93, Proverbs 14:12
30 Ruth 3 & 4, Luke 21, Psalms 94, Proverbs 14:13
May
1 1 Samuel 1 & 2, Luke 22:1-38, Psalms 95, Proverbs 14:14-15
2 1 Samuel 3 & 4, Luke 22:39-71, Psalms 96, Proverbs 14:16-17
3 1 Samuel 5 & 6, Luke 23:1-25, Psalms 97, Proverbs 14:18-19
4 1 Samuel 7 & 8, Luke 23:26-56, Psalms 98, Proverbs 14:20-22
5 1 Samuel 9 & 10, Luke 24, Psalms 99, Proverbs 14:23-25
6 1 Samuel 11 & 12, John 1:1-34, Psalms 100 , Proverbs 14:26-27
7 1 Samuel 13 & 14, John 1:35-51, Psalms 101, Proverbs 14:28-29
8 1 Samuel 15 & 16, John 2, Psalms 102, Proverbs 14:30-31
9 1 Samuel 17 & 18, John 3:1-21, Psalms 103, Proverbs 14:32-33
10 1 Samuel 21 & 22, John 4:1-26, Psalms 105:1-22, Proverbs 15:1-2
11 1 Samuel 19 & 20, John 3:22-36, Psalms 104, Proverbs 14:34-35
12 1 Samuel 23 & 24, John 4:27-54, Psalms 105:23-45, Proverbs 15:3-4
13 1 Samuel 25 & 26, John 5, Psalms 106:1-24, Proverbs 15:5-6
14 1 Samuel 27 & 28, John 6:1-24, Psalms 106:25-48, Proverbs 15:7-8
15 1 Samuel 29 - 31, John 6:25-71, Psalms 107:1-21, Proverbs 15:9-10
16 2 Samuel 1 & 2, John 7:1-24, Psalms 107:22-43, Proverbs 15:11-12
We Are Looking for Help!
We are looking for volunteers to facilitate the Divorce Care support group. You will be able to intern with
Terry and Ken Ashworth starting Sept. 11th and ending Dec. 4th. If you are a divorced member of our
church, we hope you will consider this wonderful ministry. It serves the community of Myrtle Beach and
changes many lives. In this confidential support group, you can help those that are feeling the ravages of a
divorce. Feelings of anger, betrayal, guilt, and the many emotions that are involved with a divorce. Each
session has a topic that is shown on a DVD followed by discussion and support Many completing the 13
weeks of sessions said it truly changes their lives and their children’s lives. If you are looking to help
others, please consider the divorce care support group. We have had it at our church for over 20 years.
Please contact Denise Ellis, RN BSN, for an interview at 843-448-4496.
Loosely Lectionary with John
Bible study with John C. Brearley
Wednesdays, 12:00 noon. Held at the Grissom
Campus, Room A.
Everyone is welcome!
CLASS LOCATION CONTACT Who we are...
Cornerstone Room 204 Marsha Lawson
Rod & Karen Madert
A diverse group of singles and
couples, ages 40 and above. We are
currently studying the book “Grace is
Greater,” by Kyle Idleman.
Explorers Room 210 Harry Campbell
A community of faith engaged in a lively
conversation about 21st century
Christianity. Diverse opinions welcomed
in a “safe place” where questions can be
raised without judgmental responses.
Rooted & Reaching
(Non-Gathering Sundays
only)
Room 209
Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott
We are exploring the Gospel for our lives on
non - Gathering Sundays. Join us in Room 209
as facilitators guide discussion of Jesus’ Good
News and its impact on our world. The
curriculum is: Interpretation Series - The Gospel
of Matthew.
Theophilus Room 102
1st flr
Rev. Judith L. Cettei
and class members
In-depth Bible discussions and wonderful
fellowship. We are currently studying the
Gospel of Luke.
Sisters
Every Tuesday; 9:00 until 10:00 AM;
Meeting Room B, Grissom,
The group is studying Timothy.
May 1 ~ 1 Timothy 6
May 8 ~ 2 Timothy 1 & 2:1-13
May 15 ~ 2 Timothy 2:14-26 & 3:1-9
Facilitated by Sue Cranford, and taught by
Audrey Bruner.
Adult Discipleship
Rev. Christa Brewer, Associate Pastor
[email protected] * Phone: 843.448.4496
SUNDAY SCHOOL
OPPORTUNITIES
BEING CHURCH, BECOMING COMMUNITY by John M. Buchanan
This 8-10 week class begins Thursday, April 5
Meeting Room A, Grissom
4:30-5:30 PM
It will be taught by Audrey Bruner.
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Exodus Study
Every Thursday; 4:30 PM;
Meeting Room B, Grissom,
An in-depth study of the book of Exodus.
Come and explore the text - no pre-reading or
book other than the Bible required. Please come
with a Bible in hand. All are welcome!
Taught by Rev. Christa R. Brewer
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Line Dancing
FOR THE SUMMER starting in May, line dancing will meet Tuesdays only
(no more Mondays) from 5;30-6;30@ the Grissom Campus. Spring has sprung
so come get your cardio on with us.! Let's get in shape as we DANCE our way
through the summer while improving your memory, balance & agility. Let's
burn some fat & calories while having some fun & fellowship together. Hope
to see you there !!!
No partners required, but hats and boots are welcome
Taught by Kim Nelson, certified instructor.
Beginning in May: Tuesdays; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wilkes Hall - Grissom Campus. Cost is $4.00 per person/per class.
Call church office at 843-448-4496 for more information.
Denise Ellis, Parish Health Nurse/Health Coordinator
[email protected] * Phone: 843.448.4496
Abundant Life
Prayer Shawl Ministry
“My prayer shawl gives and reminds me of God’s love and warmth.”
That is a message from one of our church members when she cuddles up with her prayer shawl, and feels God’s
arms and comfort. Our supply is getting low and we don’t want to be without these wonderful treasures. Please join
us on Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Room B, Grissom Campus. We provide the materials, you can provide
the talent. We meet each week so come join us when you can.
We are always in need of cash and yarn donations (acrylic only, please).
You may drop off donations to either campus’ main office.
GERD and Heartburn
A frank discussion of GERD,
Heartburn and medications
Presented by
Gary Vukov, MD, Gastroenterology
Thursday, May 10, 4:30 PM
Grissom Campus, Conference Room
First Presbyterian Church 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway
For more information or to register call
LuAnne Martini @ 843-946-6038.
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THANK YOU
We Appreciate the Offer, BUT...
We Are Out Of Storage Room!
While we appreciate all those wanting to help with donations
of desks, musical instruments, technology, office equipment,
medical equipment, etc., we really have no room for storage.
Because of the consolidation of the two campuses we are
beginning to take inventory of the needs of the new buildings
equipment and furniture. If you feel that you have something
that would be helpful, please first speak with Steve Moore at
843-448-4496 rather than dropping off your items
unannounced at the church. Thank you!
Dear Friends, It has taken me this long to figure out how to convey our deep appreciation for all of you and your generosity to my family and I am sure that my words are insufficient. Please know that the reception, the love offering, and countless other gestures of your abundant kindness have meant so much to Mary, Perry, and me. Mary and I have made a commitment to set aside a portion of the love offering for Perry as a gift to him from you for his future. We will hold all of you in prayer and we rely on God's faithful providence to guide us and keep us in the days ahead. FPC is a place and community where Love Makes The Difference. It certainly has in my life and in the life of my family. It has been a distinct joy and honor to serve alongside you in ministry. I am excited about all the places you'll go and all the lives you'll change to the Glory of God through our LORD Jesus Christ. I'll close with these words from a benediction that I have often shared with you at the close of worship. It comes to me from a beloved and wise teacher of mine. May these words offer you some joy and assurance of God's love. Beloved, May joy and nothing less find you along the way. May you be blessed. O, may you continue to be a blessing. And may love's own light - may love's own crucified, risen light guide me and you and countless others all the way home. Amen
In Christ, Cam
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FPC Growing Tree
Summer Camps
For children who will be 2 by September 1, 2018 through Rising 1st Graders for the
2018 / 2019 school year!
$150.00 Per Child / Per Session $165.00 for non-Growing Tree students and non-active members of the
First Presbyterian Church.
There is a $25.00 deposit due at the time of sign up for each camp. The remainder of the
balance is due on the 1st day of camp.
Due to a limited number of spaces in each camp, deposits are non-refundable and can-
not be transferred from one camp to another.
All camps run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Drop off begins at 8:45am and pick-up will begin at 12:45pm.
Snack will be provided and the children need to bring their own lunch.
Microwaves are available for food that needs to be heated. To register, please complete a registration page for each child wishing to attend and re-
turn it to the front office with the deposits for each camp.
June 11 - 14: Rockin’ in My Water Shoes: Start the Summer off with a splash! Our most loved, most fun, and most wet and wild camp! We are adding a rocky twist with
some mining, climbing, and rock exploration. On Thursday, your child will need their water
gear as we slip and splash on the waterslides!
June 25 - 28: ART You Creative: Expression through art, music & dance. Don’t send your child in their Sunday best….this could get messy!
July 9 – 12: Fun & Fitness: Time to get up and move! This week will have activities & games for your children that will keep their energy levels up
while you’re cooling down.
July 23 – 26: Imagination Celebration: Life skills through role play. We invite your child to join us for this week full of imagination. Pirates on a ship, princesses in a
castle, astronauts rocketing off to space…..our imaginations can take us anywhere!
August 6 -9: Blast from the Past: Decade-themed week! Children will spend their time making their own toys, playing stick ball, marbles (age
appropriate), and other games that were enjoyed before the days of technology. Included
a Decades Dance Party on Thursday. Which decade will be your child’s favorite? Be ready
for them to dress the part and have a blast!
For more information and to obtain the registration forms
go the FPC website Growing Tree link:
www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org/the-growing-tree OR PHONE AT 843-946-6020
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The Point @ FPC This Sunday
5:30 PM ~ 7:15 PM ~ Middle School Youth Meeting
7:15 - 7:45 PM - MS & HS Dinner
7:45 - 8:30 PM - High School The Point Meeting
Youth @ THE POINT
Youth Ministry
843.448.4496, [email protected]
@FPC
Scholarship
FPC Scholarship
The FPC Scholarship is awarded to High School Seniors who have been
active participants at First Presbyterian Church. Scholarship forms are
available at both campuses. Please fill out and return to LuAnne @ the
Kings Campus by Monday, May 7, 2018 at noon. Scholarship
committee members will meet to review applications.
Youth Upcoming!
High School and Middle School Spring Fling @ Broadway Grand Prix High School Middle School
Saturday, May 12, Saturday, May 19
2:00-5:00 PM 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 Cost: $20.00
Register online via the Church Life App or on the Church website myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org
Payment Must be Paid online!
Deadline to register online is May 10 for HS and May 17 for MS
Questions: Contact LuAnne Martini @ 843-946-6038 Email: [email protected]
UPCOMING REMINDERS:
The Point-April 29, May 6. (MS-5:30-7:15, HS-7:45-8:30)
May 6- Mission Trip Meeting * Note Date Change:* Immediately following the Gathering.
May 7 – 2018 Youth Scholarship Application due ( HS Seniors only)
May 12- Rising Seniors Retreat ( 11th grade boys and girls) 5:00 PM ~ McCrackin house!
Join us for a time of fellowship and planning for next year!
May 20 - High School Senior Graduation Sunday/Luncheon
Invitations will be sent out soon!
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Joy: April 30; 7:00 PM; Location: Tilghman Smith’s Home.
(Contact Tilghman Smith, 843-222-4904)
Abigail: May 1; 11:00 AM; Bir thday Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
(Contact Sherrie Neely, 843-213-0942)
Breaking Bread: May 1; 11:00 AM; Birthday Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
(Contact Paula Jordan, 1-678-617-1097)
Deborah: May 1; 11:00 AM; Birthday Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
(Contact Chris Sellen, 843-748-0226)
Esther: May 8; 6:30 PM; Location: Caroline Hills Home.
(Contact Caroline Hills, 843-251-5282)
Joy: No Meeting
(Contact Tilghman Smith, 843-222-4904)
Mary Magdalene: May 1, 11:00 AM; Birthday Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
(Contact Janet Martin, 843-712-2479)
Samaritan: May 8; 7:00 PM; Location: Linda Warren,s Home
(Contact Amy Warner, 843-340-6619)
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Spring Luncheon
Tuesday, May 1
11:00 AM ~ Kings Fellowship Hall
Cost $5.00
Register and payment can be made through your Circle leader
or through the King’s church office by April 25.
First Annual FPC Jim Davis Memorial Golf Outing
Welcome all FPC golfing members of all talent levels and their guests
Saturday, June 9; 9:00 AM
Breakfast starting at 7:30 AM
Myrtlewood Golf Course.
Remember this is a fun golf outing. Cost is $35 for adults, $25 for juniors under
16. (Myrtlewood members will be $25.) You can register as a team or as an
individual or a couple and we will assign you to a team. Checks should be made
out to FPC with “golf outing” in the memo line.
For info contact Brian P’Pool at 843-444-4081 or [email protected]. You can
also register by contacting either church office at Grissom or Kings or on the FPC
website.
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Acolyte Announcement
Macy Cottom, Director of Family Ministries
[email protected] Phone 843.448.4496
Vacation Bible School
Registration Is Now Open
You can register online via church website or Church Life App!
Hard copies of registration forms are available at Kings
and Grissom Offices.
We are going rolling on the river for VBS this year and we want
you to come along for the ride!
June 18-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For preschool ages 3yrs through 5th grade!!!
** 3 year-olds must have completed a 3s preschool class or turned 3 by August of last year (2017).
VBS Volunteer Registration is open and available. See our website to sign up.
Adult volunteers are needed for decorating, group leaders and station leader assistants!
We are using the REMIND APP.
Please contact Mary Daniel to insure you are receiving acolyte updates
and schedules. 843-274-4081.
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EARLY SABBATH HOLY COMMUNION
EARLY SABBATH April 26, 2018
*Please stand if you are able. Items in bold are to be read and sung by all.
GREETING
Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the next person in your row. If you would like more information about First Presbyterian, or to express interest in membership, please mark the Friendship Pad accordingly or speak to one of the ministers following the service.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Have you heard? God heals the broken and blesses the wounded. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God forgives, and the past is over and done. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God lifts up the downcast and gives peace to the troubled. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God smoothes out rough paths and makes a way for us. People: Sing praise to God! Leader: Have you heard? God gives power to the weak and renews our strength. ALL: Sing praise to God!
*SONG OF PRAISE “Come Thou Fount (I Will Sing)” -C. Tomlin, T. Tobinson
(Chorus) How Your kindness yet pursues me How Your mercy never fails me 'Til the day that death shall lose me I will sing oh I will sing
Come Thou Fount of ev'ry blessing. Tune my heart to sing Thy grace, Streams of mercy never ceasing; call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it mount of Thy redeeming love.
Here I raise my Ebenezer. Hither by Thy help I come. And I hope by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God. He to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood.
(Repeat Chorus)
Oh to grace how great a debtor, daily I'm constrained to be. Let Thy goodness like a fetter, bind my wand'ring heart to Thee. Prone to wander Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Here's my heart Lord take and seal it. Seal it for Thy courts above.
(Repeat Chorus 2 times)
(Ending) Prone to wander Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Here's my heart Lord take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above. Here's my heart Lord take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above.
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Great God, we confess our weariness. We grow faint with our busyness. We have no energy to help the powerless. We look for strength and find exhaustion. We do not wait for you. Merciful God, forgive us, and lead us back to you, for in you our strength is renewed. Fill our voices with your praise, that all might hear! (Continue with silent prayer.)
PROMISE OF FORGIVENESS Leader: Hear the good news! If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. People: So we also must consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus Christ. Leader: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” -TUNE: ALLELUIA NO. 1
Words: D. Fishel
(Refrain) Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name
Spread the good news o'er all the earth: Jesus has died and has risen.
(Refrain) We have been crucified with Christ. Now we shall live forever.
(Refrain)
THE PEACE (Please pass the peace of Christ to those around you.)
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, fill us with your light and life. Through your Word bring us the blessing of your forgiveness and the gift of your love. Amen.
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SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-31, 35-39
Isaiah 40:21-31 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Mark 1:29-31, 35-39 As soon as the left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them... In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Finding Wholeness”
Rev. Christa R. Brewer
STEPHEN MINISTER RECOGNITION & COMMISSIONING
Rod Madert and Eric Rice, First Presbyterian Church, Myrtle Beach
Rev. Anthony Larson and Mickie Smith, Trinity Presbyterian Church
SERMON RESPONSE “Christ Has Risen While Earth Slumbers” – SUO GAN;
words by J. Bell & G. Maule Christ has risen while earth slumbers; Christ has risen where hope died, as he said and as he promised, as we doubted and denied. Let the moon embrace the blessing; let the sun sustain the cheer; let the world confirm the rumor: Christ is risen, God is here!
Christ has risen for the people whom he died to love and save; Christ has risen for the women bringing flowers to grace his grave. Christ has risen for disciples huddled in an upstairs room. He whose word inspired creation can’t be silenced by the tomb.
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OFFERTORY “Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)” – J. Houston, J. Myrin All these pieces broken and scattered, In mercy gathered, mended and whole. Empty handed but not forsaken. I've been set free, I've been set free. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Oh, I once was lost but now I am found. Was blind but now I see. Oh, I can see You now, oh, I can see the love in Your eyes. Laying Yourself down, raising up the broken to life. You take our failure, You take our weakness. You set Your treasure In jars of clay. So take this heart, Lord, I'll be Your vessel. The world to see Your life in me.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Doxology” -B. Wren
(Glory to God Hymnal #609)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE AND INSTITUTION OF THE SUPPER PRAYER OF GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAKING OF BREAD AND POURING OF CUP COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE “Come, Share the Lord” – B.J. Leech
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT AND LORD’S PRAYER 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.
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SENDING
*SENDING SONG “We Believe” – M. Hooper, R. Fike, & T. Ryan In this time of desperation when all we know is doubt and fear. There is only one foundation. We believe we believe. In this broken generation, when all is dark You help us see. There is only one salvation. We believe we believe.
(Chorus) We believe in God the Father, we believe in Jesus Christ. We believe in the Holy Spirit and He's given us new life. We believe in the crucifixion, we believe that He conquered death. We believe in the resurrection, and He's coming back again. (We believe)
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Be sure to come early next Thursday and enjoy refreshments and fellowship
prior to our weekly Early Sabbath service!
A big “THANK YOU” to
Heidi Vukov of Croissants Bistro & Bakery (3751 Robert Grissom Parkway—in the BNC Bank Building)
Assisting in Worship
MINISTERS: Rev. Christa R. Brewer Rev. Judith L. Cettei
MUSIC WORSHIP DIRECTOR/LEADER Skip Yingling, director
EARLY SABBATH BAND: Bryan Davenport, Nell Ciaccio, DeLaine Mann, Carol Pagelsen,
Wes Streater, Jim Ward, Robby Warner, Winston Warner
(Songs used with permission CCLI License #2919928)
SOUND TECHNICIAN Bob Gauss
USHERS Dan & Barbara Rorrer, Debbie Randolph, Alice Davenport
HOSPITALITY Warren & Carolyn McKittrick
So, let our faith be more than anthems, greater than the songs we sing, In our weakness and temptations. We believe we believe.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge) Let the lost be found and the dead be raised in the here and now let love invade. Let the church live loud our God will save. We believe we believe. And the gates of hell will not prevail for the pow'r of God has torn the veil. Now we know Your love will never fail. We believe we believe.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Ending) He's coming back again He's coming back again We believe we believe
*BLESSING
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WEEKLY CALENDAR EVENTS
Time Event Location Campus
Sunday, 29 April, 2018
8:45 AM Sunday Worship Sanctuary KINGS
10:00 AM Children Sunday School Rms 101, 104, Nursery KINGS
10:00 AM Adult Sunday School Classrooms KINGS
10:05 AM The Gathering Fellowship Hall KINGS
11:00 AM Sunday Worship Sanctuary KINGS
4:00 PM Bells Angels Handbell Rehearsal Hanbell Room KINGS
5:00 PM Youth Band Fellowship Hall KINGS
5:30 PM The POINT Middle School Meeting Fellowship Hall KINGS
6:45 PM The POINT MS & HS Dinner Fellowship Hall KINGS
7:00 PM The POINT High School Meeting Fellowship Hall KINGS
Monday, 30, April, 2018
10:00 AM PW Luncheon Set Up Fellowship Hall KIINGS
5:00 PM Monthly Session Meeting Room A GRISSOM
5:30 PM Early Sabbath & Gathering Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall KINGS
7:00 PM Dance Class Wilkes Hall GRISSOM
Tuesday, 1 May 2018
9:00 AM Sisters Study Room B GRISSOM
11:30 AM Presbyterian Women’s Birthday Luncheon Fellowship Hall KINGS
3:00 PM Grief Support Group Room A GRISSOM
5:30 PM Line Dancing Wilkes Hall GRISSOM
Wednesday, 2 May, 2018
7:30 AM Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast Hot Stacks OFF CAMPUS
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Room B GRISSOM
12:00 PM Lectionary Study Room A GRISSOM
2:00 PM Stephen Ministry Leadership Conference Room GRISSOM
3:30 PM Stephen Ministry Supervision Conference Room GRISSOM
5:30 PM Street Reach Ministry OFF CAMPUS
6:45 PM FPC Chancel Choir Adult Choir Room KINGS
Thursday, 3 May, 2018
9:15 AM South Strand Men’s Breakfast Holiday Inn Surfside OFF CAMPUS
4:30 PM Exodus Study Room B GRISSOM
4:30 PM Being Church, Becoming Community Study Room A GRISSOM
6:00 PM Early Sabbath Worship Wilkes Hall GRISSOM
7:00 PM Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Conference Room GRISSOM
7:00 PM Toasmasters Group Room A GRISSOM
Friday, 4 May, 2018
12:30 PM Kings Closing Kings Office KINGS
7:00 PM Dance Classes Wilkes Hall KINGS
Saturday, 5 May, 2018
FPC Staff
Lynda Berkey Ministry Assistant [email protected]
Brown Bradley Director of Music & Fine Arts [email protected]
John Brearley Senior Minister [email protected]
Christa Brewer Associate Pastor [email protected]
Summer Butler Director of The Growing Tree [email protected]
Susan Cadwell Organist [email protected]
Judith L. Cettei Parish Associate [email protected]
Macy Cottom Family Ministries Director [email protected]
Denise Ellis Parish Health Nurse/Health Coordinator [email protected]
Dale Gallo Property Manager [email protected]
Teri Grooms Financial Administrator [email protected]
Debra Jones Director of Communications [email protected]
LuAnne Martini Ministry Assistant [email protected]
Bree Moore Digital Marketing Director [email protected]
Steve Moore Business Administrator [email protected]
Betty Singleton Director of Special Educational Offerings [email protected]
Janice Webster Kitchen Supervisor
Kathleen Wilder Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor [email protected]
Skip Yingling Director of Children, Youth & Handbell
Choirs & Early Sabbath Music [email protected]
All staff can be reached by phone by calling the main office number; 843-448-4496
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Create Your Legacy
Did you know you can help take care of your church after you die?
Remember to give a gift to The First Presbyterian Church in your
estate planning!!
Legacy Giving
Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast - We meet every first and third Wednesday of each month. May 2 is our
next gathering. Meet us at Hot Stacks Restaurant, across from Kings Campus at 7:30 AM. See you there
for fellowship, devotion, and food!!
South Strand Men’s Group - If you haven't had the breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn, you're missing a
great treat. Join the men for breakfast on Thursday, May 10, 9:15 AM The Inn is located at 16th Ave N, on
the beach, in Surfside Beach. See you there
Women’s Breakfast Group - This women’s group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM.
Our next breakfast is May 17 at Sea Captain’s House, 3002 N. Ocean Boulevard. All women
are invited.
Breakfast Clubs
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PO Box 70127
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-0127
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday (Grissom)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Friday (Kings)
PO Box 70127 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 448-4496
www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org,
Sunday Worship: 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM—Kings Campus
Thursday Early Sabbath: 6:00 PM—Grissom Campus
Kings Campus: Grissom Campus:
1300 N. Kings Highway 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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