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Pawleys MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PAWLEYS ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MAY 2018
Letters from Louis May 3rd—National Day of Prayer
Pray for Unity in America
May 6th—6th Sunday of Easter The Lord’s Supper
May 13th—7th Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day Muffins for Mothers
Mother’s Day Offering Received
May 16th WOW? Dinner/Speaker
May 20th—Pentecost
Wear RED Youth Sunday
On this day, the graduating Class of 2018 will deliver the message and the other youth members will be leading us in worship. Join us as we celebrate our youth!
May 22nd Session Meeting
May 27th—Trinity Sunday
May 28th Memorial Day Office Closed
May 29th—31st Office Hours 9:00AM—noon
June 1st—Office Closed
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It seems to me like we are people who swing to extremes. Those of you who closely follow our poli cal climate know exactly what I mean. When it comes to char-acter, weight loss, or spiritual development we do the same thing. We either search for a quick easy fix – five easy steps that guarantee speedy and amazing results, or we throw our hands up in the air at the far too costly, complex, and impossible task at hand. Very seldom do we allow a quiet faith to lead over our loud logic and emo-ons.
God gave Moses ten commandments, but we decided that was too many to even try and keep them all. Then the reformed church promoted the “Six Great Ends of the Church.” In the past, Presbyterians could tell you what they were and how we were trying to promote them. Then we were inundated with the seven highly effec-ve habits, the five purpose-driven goals, and the four spiritual laws. We tried to fol-
low all these steps, but we came up red, not filled or fulfilled. The bo om line is that we are tempted to swing to the opposite apathe c pole and decide to just dri with wherever culture calls.
There is a be er way to live out your calling, to fulfill your created purpose, and to thoroughly enjoy life. Do you want to know how? Jesus made it real simple when ques oned about all the laws folks were trying and failing to follow. When ques oned how someone could a ain eternal life, “He answered: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself'" (Luke 10:27). It might not be easy, but it sure is a whole lot simpler.
In the upcoming months we will be talking a lot about LGLP. Don’t get wor-ried, it is not a divisive poli cal trend. I want us to be able to easily and quickly con-verse about LGLP, so let’s get used to it. LGLP simply stands for, “Love God. Love People.” Jesus’ simplis c, impossible-without-God, but life-altering, way helps us to be er grasp and live out our created purpose.
Please be li ing up the church daily in your prayers. Remember the church is God’s people, not the building. We need to be praying for each other and li ing each other up every single day. Together may we love and live out loud.
Your Pastor and Friend, Louis Imsande
Easter Sunday
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the dedicated people who gathered to rehearse and offer their gifts of music to the glory of God here at PIPC. We were so blessed to have 14 musicians from the Pawleys Island Concert Band join us; thank you Carson Turner and Peggy Welch for making this happen! The Chancel Choir and our instrumentalists, Leigh Eddy, Paula Richardson, and Renee Windham were outstanding! I cannot leave Easter Sunday without thanking JANET FRITZ for preparing a brunch between the two services for the choir and band. The presentation was absolutely beautiful and the variety of food was delicious. Thank you, Janet!
Eastertide
There are Seven Sundays of Eastertide in the Liturgical Calendar, and the paraments will stay WHITE/GOLD until we change to RED for Pentecost Sunday on May 20th. After the one Sunday of RED, we change to GREEN until we get to Advent (PURPLE). May 6 - Easter 6 / Communion Anthem— You Are Mine. May 13 - Easter 7 / Mother’s Day Anthem—How Great Thou Art by Joel Raney The JAM Kids will be singing a special song celebrating mothers, fathers, and family. May 20 - YOUTH SUNDAY / Day of Pentecost Don’t miss our annual Youth Service. Special music will be provided by the youth! May 27 - Trinity Sunday / Memorial Day Weekend Anthem— Crown Him the Risen King!
SUMMER 2018
The Chancel Choir will continue to rehearse and sing on Sunday mornings throughout the July 1st Patriotic service. In the months of July and August the choir will continue to sit in the loft to lead hymns and responses, but the special music will be provided by solos, duets, groups, instrumentalists, etc. More details later…. Grace and Peace, Lana Dr. Lana Stephens Pollard 843-237-4581, ext. 25 [email protected]
Lana’s Music Notes
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and ad-monishing one another in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES
The Deborah Circle will meet on Monday, May 14th, at 10:00 AM at Martha Wahl’s home. For more informa on, contact Martha Wahl at 843-237-2657.
The Tuesday Circle will meet on Tuesday, May 8th, at 10:00 AM at the True Blue Res-taurant. For more informa on or if you plan to a end, please contact Hazel Winstead at 843-237-9205.
YOUTH SUNDAY Class of 2018
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2018: Ashley Altman, Jackson Clemons, Lillian Eddy, Danielle Gad-dy, Hailey Hazzard, Jackson Junkins, Noah Lowenbach, Maddy McConnell, and Sidney Stuckey. These fine young people will deliver the message at the Youth Sunday service on Sunday, May 20th, at 10:00 AM. Everyone is asked to plan to be there to encourage and affirm them. At the service the Scholarship Team will present the 2018 Scholarship Awards. Following the worship service, the graduates, their families, their Sunday school teachers (past and present), choir leaders, youth leaders, pastors and the SALT Youth members and families are invited to a luncheon in the Holsclaw Fellowship Center in their honor.
For more information, please contact Andria Eddy at 843-237-5328.
Baptism
Gabriel Jaxon Powley, son of Adam and Amanda Powley, brother of Wesley and Benjamin Powley, grandchild of Ken and Jane Leach and nephew of
Corey Leach will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, May 13th, during the worship service.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above. . .”
James 1:17
Our exam-prep care packages for our college students are....traveling throughout the eastern US from Rhode Island in the north to Florida in the south and 15 points in between. Many thanks to all of you for enthusiastically embracing this project and making it happen. Special thanks to those who paid
postage, printed postage, baked, and assisted our youth in the packing of the boxes. Thank you to our youth for all they did to make each package personal and unique. The boxes were filled with baked goodies, candy, a Target gift card, an inspira-tional card, and handwritten personalized notes from our
SALT youth.
May is a busy month for the youth as we prepare for Youth Sunday. What better way to celebrate Pentecost than to see how the Holy Spirit has touched the lives of our youth. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 20th to hear how you, the church, have affect-ed the lives of our high school seniors. The foundations you have helped build in these young people are phenomenal. They look for-ward to leading you in a day of worship. Be in prayer for our youth as they choose their summer mission activities. We have a group preparing for Salkehatchie; Lilli-an is preparing for her World Race; and oth-ers are looking forward to participating in “Fun in the Son” worship week. Andria Eddy PIPC SALT Youth Director [email protected] 843-237-4581, ext. 28
Sunday, May 13th, is Mother’s Day and PIPC along with other churches across South Carolina will par cipate in a special Mother’s Day Offering. This offering is to assist Presbyterian Communi es in their efforts to care for seniors a er they have outlived their financial resources. This tradi on of caring started in 1954 when Presbyterian churches throughout our state came together to begin suppor ng older church members in this special way. This important offering, combined with other gi s received, has assisted Presbyterian Communi es in providing millions of dollars in charitable care for seniors. That is well over $3,000 each and every day to support elder members of our churches and communi es who have outlived the funds meant to see them through. We look back in thanksgiving for the ways this offering has touched the lives of residents and their families through the years. Will you con nue this tradi on of
caring? A gi of any amount will be put to use immediately blessing the lives of those who need it. Thank you for your prayerful support of this ministry.
Please use the specially marked envelopes located in the pew racks and earmark your checks Mother’s Day Offering.
Please prayerfully consider supporting this special offering on Mother’s Day ‐ Sunday, May 13th.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS AT PIPC In honor of our PIPC mothers, the Church Life Team will be serving Muffins for Moms
after the worship service on Sunday, May 13th.
The Wife of Noble Character Proverbs 31:10-31
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Church Life Team
Team Members Cari Brown—Chair
Dibbie Chapman
Irene Dent
Julia Floyd
Susie Lowenbach
Suzanne Ormand
Jane Rucker
Jan Shepherd
Viki Shult
Sue Smith
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you
must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45
The Church Life Team coordinates activities where members of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church and friends can get together to know each other. The overall goal of the Church Life Team is to help members and friends of our church develop a sense of community so that other teams can garner the strength to accomplish the missions of the church.
This Team is responsible for coordinating most church-wide meals, funeral receptions and other events as called on. If you like to plan events, cook, decorate or even wash dishes, then Church Life is the Team for you! Let Cari Brown know if you would like to become a member of the team.
Upcoming Events:
May 13 – Muffins for Moms
June 17 – Donuts for Dads
July 1 – Patriotic Luncheon after Worship
November 11 – Stewardship Luncheon
December 2 – Advent Dinner
DID YOU KNOW?
Church Life Team member Suzanne Ormand orders all the kitchen and bathroom supplies for the church. The coffee cups, plates, cups, paper towels, tissue…would not stay stocked at PIPC without her. Say THANKS to Suzanne when you see her!
Family first. . . Meet the Leach family: Jeremy, Stacy, Kennedy, Ava Jane, & Dalton, our PIPC Family of the Month! The Leaches recently became church members after attending regularly for five years. They chose to join in order to become more involved with their church family. Church is also a personal family affair for the Leaches. Jeremy is the oldest son of Ken and Jane Leach, grandson of Naomi Hoog-moed, and brother of Corey Leach and Amanda Powley. Kennedy is eight years old and enjoys baseball, writing, drawing, and playing outside. Five-year-old Ava Jane likes riding her bike, swinging, singing, and playing with babies and dogs. Dalton, nine months old, likes clapping, smiling, and cruising. The Leach family enjoys beaching it, taking walks to-gether, cooking, camping, and yard work. At PIPC, the kids are involved with the JAM children’s group and Jeremy is a member of the PIPC Pickers. Kennedy also enjoys singing with this band when he is able. Jeremy serves with the SC Highway Patrol as a member of the MAIT (Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team) Unit. He holds the rank of Sergeant. He enjoys playing soft-ball, coaching baseball, watching the Yankees, and playing the guitar. Stacy is a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Weston Group. She enjoys crafts, cooking, and piyo.
Get to know the Leaches! They are some of our newest members,
so say a word of welcome when you see them!
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old,
he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
The Book Corner
“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15
The Library’s May book display features new additions including: Resources for Teachers and Bible Study Leaders or for your Personal Bible Studies
Jesus’ Family Tree: Seeing God’s Faithfulness in the Genealogy of Christ This reference book provides an overview of key people in Jesus’ ancestry and includes a three-page foldout family tree. It also includes numerous charts and timelines. Permission is given to make copies for classroom use.
The Bible Handbook Each book of the Bible is concisely introduced in two pages providing brief summaries of Author, Date, Big Picture, Summary, Key Verses, Food for Thought, and, lastly, a Take Away which provides a practical way to apply a principle from the book in everyday life. In addition, major sections of the Bible are introduced by two pages each and the handbook opens with two pages of suggestions for Reading the Bible for Transfor-mation.
Zondervan Handbook of Christian Beliefs This handbook starts with a brief history of Christian belief, ends with an anthology of excerpts of key Chris-tian thinkers through the ages, and in between covers such topics as the origin of the creeds, Biblical images of God, Biblical topics in art, Old Testament prophecies concerning Jesus Christ, how non-Christian religions see Jesus, and much more! Other New Additions
Courageous Faith: My Story from a Life of Obedience Charles F. Stanley
Stanley tells his story of how God took a lonely boy from Dry Fork, Virginia, and empowered him to preach the gospel around the world. He shares his biggest life lessons within the context of the story of his life, and encourages us to learn what God can do when we choose to live our faith courageously.
The Beauty of Intolerance: Setting a Generation Free to Know Truth & Love Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell
This books discusses how to counter the influence of today’s cultural tolerance which teaches that each person creates his/her own moral truth and that we are intolerant if we do not endorse the behavior and lifestyle choic-es of others. It offers practical insight on how to raise up a generation to embrace a values system based on God and His Word.
MAY BIRTHDAYS AND
ANNIVERSARIES MAY BIRTHDAYS 1 Tom Wise 2 Stacy Leach 2 Martha McCall 3 Elise Wahl 4 Maggie Hapeshis 4 Julie Sweeney 5 Karen Hazzard 6 Ellie Branham 7 Joan Leonard 8 Dot Ellison 8 Jim Sweeney 9 Janet Krapels 9 Anne Lamont 11 Lee Motsinger 13 Chris Hapeshis 13 Benjamin Verville 14 Victor Panfili 14 Owen Wright 15 John Horton III 16 Gloria Player 16 Mary Payton Verville 17 Janet Branham 17 Stan Lawhon 17 Renee Middleton 19 Darlene Dodson 21 Jeff Bombich 21 Jordan Brown 21 Louis Imsande 22 Hailey Hazzard 22 Rachel Held 23 Sally Brigden 23 McKenzie Richardson 24 Mac Bower 25 Ramona Hierholzer 31 Randy Roddy
MAY ANNIVERSARIES 2 Tim and Heather Junkins 4 Ken and Jane Leach 7 Gene and Elane McCaskill 10 Victor and Nancy Panfili 13 Brad and Becky Veselick 14 Russ and Joan Leonard 21 Ken and Carolyn Dewell 21 Dan and Mary Lou Elkin 21 Chris and Maggie Hapeshis 24 Pat and Page Mashburn 25 Fred and Marilyn Genther 26 Mark and Mary Diehl 28 Bill and Jean McElroy
Take a moment to acknowledge those who have a birthday or anniversary this month. If your birthday/anniversary is not listed in your month, please contact Tina in the church office at 237-4581 (ext. 21).
”. . .all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16
Special May Office Hours Tina will be out of the office from May 29th-June 1st attending an APA Conference (Continuing Ed).
The Office Hours will be: Tuesday, May 29th—Thursday, May 31st, from 9AM until Noon.
The office will be Closed on Monday, May 28th in honor of Memorial Day as well as Friday, June 1st.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
29 Baskervill Food Drive 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 4:00 PM Louis Imsande's Installation and Reception
30 9:00 AM JOY University 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:30 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal
1 9:00 AM CBS 10:00 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:30 PM Teach My People 5:30 PM Missions and Evangelism Team Meeting 6:30 PM Deacons Meeting
2 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 3:30 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Choir Practice
3
National Day of Prayer Pray for Unity in America 9:00 AM Stephen Ministers Training 10:00 AM Church Life Team Meeting 3:30 PM Teach My People
4 5 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
6 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 5:30 PM JAM 5:30 PM SALT Youth
7 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:30 PM Teach My People 4:00 PM Administration and Personnel Team Meeting 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Christian Education Team Meeting
8 9:00 AM CBS 10:00 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 10:00 AM Tuesday Circle 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:30 PM Teach My People 5:15 PM Worship Team Meeting
9 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 3:30 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Choir Practice
10 9:00 AM Stephen Ministers Training 3:30 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting
11 12 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
13 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service - Pow-ley Baptism 11:00 AM Muffins for Moms 5:30 PM SALT Youth
14 10:00 AM Deborah Circle Meeting 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:30 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Building and Grounds Team Meeting 6:30 PM Finance Team Meeting
15 9:00 AM CBS 10:00 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:30 PM Teach My People
16 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice 6:00 PM WOW? Dinner and Speaker
17 9:00 AM Stephen Ministers Training 3:30 PM Teach My People
18 19 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
20 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service - Youth Sunday 5:30 PM JAM—End of Year Party
21 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 1:00 PM Dorcas Disciples 3:30 PM Teach My People 5:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal
22 9:00 AM CBS 10:00 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open 3:30 PM Teach My People
23 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 3:30 PM Teach My People 6:00 PM Choir Practice
24 9:00 AM Stephen Ministers Training 4:00 PM Teach My People Graduation 6:00 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting
25 Office Closed
26 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
27 8:30 AM Library Open 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service
28 Office Closed
29 Office Hours 9AM-Noon 9:00 AM CBS 10:00 AM Staff Meeting - Office Closed 11:30 AM Bread of Life Kitchen Open
30 Office Hours 9AM-Noon 11:30 AM Recorder Consort 6:00 PM Choir Practice
31 Office Hours 9AM-Noon 9:00 AM Stephen Ministers Training
1 Office Closed
2 8:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
8:30 AM LIBRARY OPEN
9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
10:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church
9967 Ocean Highway Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM—1:30 PM
Phone: 843-237-4581 E-mail: pipc.office @gmail.com Website: pawleysislandpresby.com
Happy Mother’s Day
The Wife of Noble Character
Proverbs 31:10-31
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
