Greetings, Second Family!  Hope you are all having a wonderful fall.

In the last 6 years that I've been at Second Presbyterian, I've made many great memories serving the Lord with others.  Just a few months after Boeing moved me to Charleston, I started participating in Bible Studies, "Beautify the Yard" days, and since 2017, I've served as an Elder on the Second Presbyterian Session.  I have a busy life full of travel and work, but in all the places I've lived and all the places I've seen, I carry the memories of the people I've worked joyfully side by side with at church.  In between all my crazy travel for work (300+ days and counting), I get to build memories like these with this Church and this community.  They are my treasure.

While the fellowship around the coffeemaker or the potluck dinner is wonderful, I truly think there is something special about the more difficult work we do for the Kingdom.  My memories of "Beautify the Yard" and the challenges we've faced as a Session are special to me because of the work we've accomplished for the Church.  There's a joy in the aftermath of sore limbs after a day in the yard or the tired mind after a long meeting.  When we give more sacrificially we find more meaning and connection as a community.  The satisfaction is even greater when even more of us come together for a great task. I specifically cherish one of the more significant days in the yard with dozens of people, including children and families.  It was a special day.

For these greater challenges (and greater memories) we can only reach our goals if we act – and act together.  I would encourage all of you to think on what more you could do to support Second Presbyterian Church this Stewardship season.  You don't have to start big … but remember, the more you put in to this community, the more we can all grow in it. I encourage you to find your treasure.

If your treasure is also found in service, join us for the upcoming Beautify the Yard Day on October 26th from 9:30-noon. We’ll work together in fellowship cleaning the church yard.
There is also a graveside service this Friday. If you would like to come by and work in the yard for a few hours before that, please do. There are leaves to rake and weeds to pull, but please call the church office at (843)723-9237 if you have questions or need direction.

Join your Second Family as we commit our treasure in service to the Lord by pledging your 2020 gift this Stewardship season. When you enter into a partnership with the body of Christ, you are not only building up treasure for this generation but also for generations to come.