Join us September 12, 2021 for Homecoming Sunday, matriculation for children ahead of Sunday school kick off September 19, and for an Opportunities Fair after church to find ways to get connected and serve.
Bulletin- August 29
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending public indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you have received the vaccination.
THANK YOU FROM MISS ANNIE – On behalf of myself and my entire family, I would like to say "Thank You!" for the expressions of love and well wishes you have sent my way. You all have been a very important part of my life for a very long time and I miss you all very much. Thank you for your cards and calls, visits and food, but most of all, your love and prayers. You will always be my "Second" Family. May God watch over you and bless you richly. With Love and Gratitude, Annie
S.T.E.P.S. – This presbytery-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for members and leaders to enrich their faith and understanding of the church. S.T.E.P.S. workshops will be virtual only Saturday morning, August 28th.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED for our Hands of Christ partner schools to supplement the small packets of supplies that will be part of this year’s HOC distribution. What we collect at Second will be offered to Buist, Charleston Progressive, Charleston Development, and Simmons-Pinckney. Bring donations to church on Sundays! Supplies are being collected in the narthex on Sundays or can be dropped off in the church office during the week. We are collecting: washable markers, blunt point scissors, crayons, sharpened #2 pencils, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, single subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), and marble composition books. We will also need drivers to make the deliveries to the schools on occasion. Please contact David to be added to the list.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE is the refugee and disaster response program of the PC(USA). You can find out more information here and respond to the devastation of the recent earthquake in Haiti and other crises with your prayers and by donating directly. Give, Act, Pray.
CHOIR AND BELL CHOIR have resumed Wednesday night rehearsals: Bells 5-6pm, Choir 6:30-8pm. Please contact Music Director Julia Harlow or Choir Director Lee Lingle for more information. We welcome new members!
RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT DOUGHNUT DASH – Sign up to join or support the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5k walk/run on August 28th at 9:00am. This is an annual community event established in loving memory of Tywanza Sanders. You may also donate any amount to support the event or participate in a blood drive on the day of! More information here →
GRAVEYARD – On Sept. 4th we will have a “clean up the graveyard” morning to rake leaves and mow the grass from 9:30-11am. Many hands make light work, so let’s all pitch in. More about this and other volunteer opportunities here →
SMALL GROUPS will be starting back after Labor Day. These midweek groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. If you are interested in joining a small group or leading a study, please email Jordyn. More information here →
INTERGENERATIONAL WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Announcing a new monthly bible study opportunity where women of all ages are invited to get together beginning in September. We’ll get together to explore What My Grandmothers Taught Me: Learning from the Women in Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus. What can these Grandmothers-of-the-Faith teach us? Their stories will lead us into the gospel, the good news about Jesus Christ. By exploring these stories together, we will have a richer idea of what the good news is. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups.
SAVE THE DATE – Homecoming Sunday September 12th | Sunday School Kick-off September 19th
TAG SALE – The second annual church-wide Tag Sale will be held October 7-9th. Start collecting things from around your house for donation. Contact: Dawn McCready or Debbie Smith.
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. While we may be practicing social distancing these days, there are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.
Focus on Serve
Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. in-person, following CDC guidelines, and live streamed here.
Find upcoming events and announcements here.
SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 29, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ –
A couple of weeks ago I told you about a dishtowel I’d picked up as a housewarming gift for a friend – Hell is Hot, Time is Short, and Stakes are High! This Sunday, the text is Joshua’s climactic moment with the people he has led to the land promised to their ancestors. The defining statement is this, that you can find on cards, cloths and, I pray, on people’s hearts: "As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord".
What does this mean in the context of these times of war, pandemic and confusion? A way forward!
Let’s gather in the sanctuary and online, positioned for God’s grace –
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending indoor masking in public settings. Please be considerate of others, even if you have received the vaccination.
Interested in becoming a member of Second Presbyterian? Email Cress for more information and dates for upcoming new members classes.
Listen to sermon podcasts here. Click here to view all Second Presbyterian Church videos. Find upcoming events and announcements here.
Source: sermons
2021 Small Groups
Let us know if you’re interested in being a part of a new small group.
Small groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually & build relationships. Everyone is welcome into community.
We have interest from individuals looking to lead or be involved in small groups outside of the ones arranged so far. Please email Jordyn if you would be interested in joining a morning or midday coffee shop small group/bible study for college students, parents of young children, or mixed adults on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. We are also looking for people interested in a movie discussion small group. And if you are interested in leading something specific or have a group ready to get started please let us know so we can help get the word out.
Small groups starting after Labor Day include:
Women's Podcast Group Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (Mary Driver, Brittany Jones)
Thursday Night Bible Study Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (Amy King)
Men's Group Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m. (Aled Pritchard)
Intergenerational Women’s Bible Study monthly (Lucie Medbery, Sally Walker)
The usual in-person Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study is TBA (Sue Henderson, Mia Maness)
Community Tag Sale 2021
Start cleaning out your attic, garage, closets, cabinets, and drawers for a church-wide tag sale October 7-9th! To make this successful, we need all lightly used, clean clothes, games, furniture, small appliances, garden items, kitchen gadgets, holiday decor, etc. that you've got waiting for a second chance at a new home. Donations being accepted through October 4th.
HUGE community tag sale Friday and Saturday, October 8th and 9th from 9am-3pm in the Fellowship Hall.
· Golf Clubs
· Small Kitchen Appliances
· Vintage & Antiques Corner
· Children's Toys & Games
Come shop the sale in the Fellowship Hall Friday & Saturday between 9am-3pm (plus Thursday from 4-7pm for the congregation and friends). There's furniture, clothes, games, frames, sporting goods, cookware, dishes, electronics, books, lamps, holiday decorations, garden, housewares, jewelry, and much, much more at great prices! Free on-site church parking at the corner of Elizabeth and John Streets. CDC guidelines will be followed.
If you can volunteer during the event times please sign up in the fellowship hall or contact Dawn McCready or Debbie Smith.
Bulletin- August 22
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending public indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you have received the vaccination.
THANK YOU FROM MISS ANNIE – On behalf of myself and my entire family, I would like to say "Thank You!" for the expressions of love and well wishes you have sent my way. You all have been a very important part of my life for a very long time and I miss you all very much. Thank you for your cards and calls, visits and food, but most of all, your love and prayers. You will always be my "Second" Family. May God watch over you and bless you richly. With Love and Gratitude, Annie
S.T.E.P.S. – This presbytery-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for members and leaders to enrich their faith and understanding of the church. S.T.E.P.S. workshops will be virtual only Saturday morning, August 28th.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED for our Hands of Christ partner schools to supplement the small packets of supplies that will be part of this year’s HOC distribution. What we collect at Second will be offered to Buist, Charleston Progressive, Charleston Development, and Simmons-Pinckney. Bring donations to church on Sundays! Supplies are being collected in the narthex on Sundays or can be dropped off in the church office during the week. We are collecting: washable markers, blunt point scissors, crayons, sharpened #2 pencils, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, single subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), and marble composition books. We will also need drivers to make the deliveries to the schools on occasion. Please contact David to be added to the list.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE is the refugee and disaster response program of the PC(USA). You can find out more information here and respond to the devastation of the recent earthquake in Haiti and other crises with your prayers and by donating directly. Give, Act, Pray.
CHOIR AND BELL CHOIR have resumed Wednesday night rehearsals: Bells 5-6pm, Choir 6:30-8pm. Please contact Music Director Julia Harlow or Choir Director Lee Lingle for more information. We welcome new members!
RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT DOUGHNUT DASH – Sign up to join or support the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5k walk/run on August 28th at 9:00am. This is an annual community event established in loving memory of Tywanza Sanders. You may also donate any amount to support the event or participate in a blood drive on the day of! More information here →
GRAVEYARD – On Sept. 4th we will have a “clean up the graveyard” morning to rake leaves and mow the grass from 9:30-11am. Many hands make light work, so let’s all pitch in. More about this and other volunteer opportunities here →
SMALL GROUPS will be starting back after Labor Day. These midweek groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. If you are interested in joining a small group or leading a study, please email Jordyn. More information here →
SAVE THE DATE – Homecoming Sunday September 12th | Sunday School Kick-off September 19th | Church-wide Yard Sale October 7-9th – start collecting things from around your house for donation.
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. While we may be practicing social distancing these days, there are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.
A Way Forward
Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. in-person, following CDC guidelines, and live streamed here.
Find upcoming events and announcements here.
SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 22, 2021
Dear friends in Christ –
Some people are unsettled by the depiction of Yahweh the warrior God who directed the annihilation of defeated peoples. We struggle with ancient narratives that don't sync with our concept of the Lord of peace. Yet Jesus had moments of righteous anger and declarations of woe. In our passage from Ephesians, Paul uses images the people would recognize that speak to the practical strength of the fierce God who loves and protects God’s own.
Nations fall. Pandemics morph and rage. Our most potent weapon remains Jesus’ love.
In Christ/in confidence –
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending indoor masking in public settings. Please be considerate of others, even if you have received the vaccination.
Interested in becoming a member of Second Presbyterian? Email Cress for more information and dates for upcoming new members classes.
Listen to sermon podcasts here. Click here to view all Second Presbyterian Church videos. Find upcoming events and announcements here.
Source: sermons
Helping our neighbors in Haiti
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is the refugee and disaster response program of the PC(USA). You can find out more information at pda.pcusa.org and respond to the devastation of the recent earthquake in Haiti and other crises with your prayers and by donating directly.
If you’d like to support Second Presbyterian’s missions you can do so here.
From PDA:
The scale of the disaster facing Haiti after the Aug. 14 earthquake is becoming clearer. The quake and its aftershocks have left almost 1,300 people dead, thousands more injured and an unknown number of people are still missing. At least 13,000 homes were destroyed and roads, bridges and communication systems have been severely damaged. This catastrophe comes on top of Haiti’s ongoing struggles with endemic hunger and poverty, COVID-19 and continuing civil unrest, and as Tropical Storm Grace bears down on the region.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in the impacted areas through our established local partners and in collaboration with ACT Alliance and its members. The PC(USA), through PDA and together with regional World Mission colleagues, will remain active throughout the entire recovery process, accompanying our partners in the area as they determine long-term program needs and providing financial support for rebuilding and resilience.
The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are once again called on to stand in the "GAP" — Give. Act. Pray.
Bulletin- August 15
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending public indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you have received the vaccination.
S.T.E.P.S. – This presbytery-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for members and leaders to enrich their faith and understanding of the church. S.T.E.P.S. workshops will be virtual only Saturday morning, August 28th.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED for our Hands of Christ partner schools to supplement the small packets of supplies that will be part of this year’s HOC distribution. What we collect at Second will be offered to Buist, Charleston Progressive, Charleston Development, and Simmons-Pinckney. Today starts a month-long drive where you can donate: washable markers, blunt point scissors, crayons, sharpened #2 pencils, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, single subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled), and marble composition books. We will also need drivers to make the deliveries to the schools on occasion. Please contact David Savard, dmsavard@aol.com, to be added to the list.
RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT DOUGHNUT DASH – Sign up to join or support the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5k walk/run on August 28th at 9:00am. This is an annual community event established in loving memory of Tywanza Sanders. You may also donate any amount to support the event or participate in a blood drive on the day of! More information here →
GRAVEYARD – On Sept. 4th we will have a “clean up the graveyard” morning to rake leaves and mow the grass from 9:30-11am. Many hands make light work, so let’s all pitch in. More about this and other volunteer opportunities here →
SMALL GROUPS will be starting back after Labor Day. These midweek groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. If you are interested in joining a small group or leading a study, please email Jordyn. More information here →
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. While we may be practicing social distancing these days, there are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.
Man, Can These Bones Live!
Sunday morning worship is livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Watch here.
Find upcoming events and announcements here.
SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 15, 2021
"When viewing from a human point of view, things may not seem possible, but when viewing from a spiritual point of view, all things are possible."
-Rev. Sidney Davis
Join us Sunday as Rev. Sidney Davis from Zion-Olivet Presbyterian leads the service. Zion-Olivet’s choir, whom we have heard several times at our community Maundy Thursday and Thanksgiving services, will provide beautiful gospel music as well.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending public indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you have received the vaccination.
Interested in becoming a member of Second Presbyterian? Email Cress for more information and dates for upcoming new members classes.
Listen to sermon podcasts here. Click here to view all Second Presbyterian Church videos. Find upcoming events and announcements here.
Source: sermons
Meet Mr. Ken
Our Children's Corner host asks questions to get to know Mr. Ken, the new Director of Children & Youth.
Bulletin- August 8
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending indoor masking in public settings. Please be considerate of others, even if you have received the vaccination.
YOUTH EVENT – All rising 6th-12th graders are invited for some back-to-school fun at Charleston Fun Park on August 12th from 6-9pm. Members, visitors and friends welcome! Please RSVP by August 8th. RSVP here.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS – Sunday, August 15th we will have a blessing of the backpacks and end-of-summer celebration. All students, teachers and educators are encouraged to bring their bags to be prayed over for the new year.
S.T.E.P.S. – This presbytery-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for members and leaders to enrich their faith and understanding of the church. S.T.E.P.S. will take place August 27th and Saturday, August 28th.
RACE4WANZA – Sign up to join or support the 6th Doughnut Dash 5k walk/run on August 28th at 9:00 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE for Homecoming Sunday September 12th and Sunday School Kick-off September 19th.
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. While we may be practicing social distancing these days, there are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.
Practical Rules for New Life
Sunday morning worship is livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Watch here.
Find upcoming events and announcements here.
SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 8, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ –
I often speak of God’s serendipity. Well, here we are again - I get to preach this Sunday! Now some may be saying, “I didn’t know he wasn’t!” But some calendaring glitches came up and Rev. Stephen Popadich is unable to be here. My family will be returning from Pawleys Island on Saturday, and Sunday we’ll all reflect on the Apostle Paul’s practical exhortation to the Ephesians to live fresh in Jesus.
In anticipation –
UPDATED WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the CDC is recommending indoor masking in public settings. Please be considerate of others, even if you have received the vaccination.
Interested in becoming a member of Second Presbyterian? Email Cress for more information and dates for upcoming new members classes.
Listen to sermon podcasts here. Click here to view all Second Presbyterian Church videos. Find upcoming events and announcements here.
Source: sermons
Updated in-person worship guidelines for delta variant
Updated in-person worship guidelines:
Out of concern for those most vulnerable, we continue to follow CDC guidelines and current recommendations for indoor gatherings include social distancing and that face coverings be worn by all individuals.
Please wear a face mask and maintain social distancing while gathered for church, regardless of your vaccination status.
Thank you for your continued consideration.
New King Post
You may have seen the front page of the Post and Courier today featuring a picture of a crane and a lift allowing access to the top of the bell tower. The photo is of a new center king post being lowered into place yesterday at the top of the tower; a post that is 13 feet long and weighs about 400 pounds to replace the old post damaged by the fire from last year's lightning strike.
Watch footage of the installation of the new king post from August 4, 2021.
Click here and sign into Realm and go directly to the Steeple Fund.
Check on the progress of the Steeple Project here.
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