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TODAY’S MUSIC: Charles Theodore Pachelbel was born in Stuttgart, Germany, baptized on November 24, 1690. His father, Johann Pachelbel, was a famous musician, the teacher of J.S. Bach’s older brother, and composer of the now-famous “Kanon in D”. In 1733 C.T. Pachelbel emigrated to the American Colonies, first to Boston, then to Newport, Rhode Island. He organized and gave concerts in New York City in the mid-1730’s. In 1737 he came to Charleston, married in St. Philip’s Church (a different building than the present edifice), had at least one child, and in 1740, became organist at St. Philip’s. He actively participated in the musical life of the city: on November 22, 1737 (perhaps his birthday?) he organized a concert of vocal and instrumental music, apparently the first public concert in the Charleston area. In 1749, the year before he died, he opened a singing school. Pachelbel died of an unknown illness in 1750, referred to as “lameness of the hands” and was apparently buried here, according to newspaper account. His “Magnificat” was composed while he was still in Germany. Its style is “polychoral”, often used by Italian composers in the earlier 17th c.: two groups, or choirs, alternate musical material. Guest musicians: Graham Jones and Elaina Gable, violins; Rachel Gangwer, viola; Maria Savelyeva, cello.
THE ANGEL TREE is set up outside the sanctuary as a fundraiser to provide Emergency Life Packs through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to support churches in border regions caring for refugees and asylum seekers. Please place an angel on the tree to signify a donation made. We are hoping to fund 5 packs for this missions initiative.
POINSETTIAS & LUMINARIES – Fill out the form and place it in the offering plate along with $15 each. Donations and forms may also be submitted online at www.2ndpc.org/give. Each luminary kit includes 10 flame-resistant bags and tea lights. White poinsettias can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone.
CAROLING THIS EVENING – Meet in the fellowship hall at 5:00 p.m. for caroling around the neighborhood and hot chocolate afterward. Everyone is welcome!
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – Youth are invited this Thursday, December 16th to meet at 5:00 p.m. to ride together to the Festival of Lights. Drop off and pick up at the Publix parking lot (520 Folly Road on James Island). Please RSVP with Ken or Jordyn, ce@2ndpc.org.
CHRISTMAS JOY SPECIAL OFFERING is an opportunity to join other Presbyterian churches throughout the country to support our PC(USA) leaders and honor the faithfulness of current and retired church workers in need. This special offering will be received December 19th.
TWO CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, Friday, December 24th
Family-friendly Candlelight service at 4:00 p.m. with a youth choir and processional pageant for any child who would like to join.
Candlelight and Communion service at 11:00 p.m. (prelude music starts at 10:30 p.m.)
Christmas Day, Sat. Dec. 25th – an inspirational message from Pastor Cress will be available online. No in-person service.
Sun. Dec 26th – Sunday morning worship service, 10:30 a.m.
SUPPORT SECOND – You can support Second Pres whenever you shop on Amazon. Use the link: bit.ly/2ndpcsmile or choose to support “Second Presbyterian Church” at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will automatically donate to Second Presbyterian with each purchase you make.
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES– Due to the high rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC continues to recommend indoor masking in public settings for everyone. While a large portion of our congregation is vaccinated, there is a significant number of children who have not yet had the opportunity to be vaccinated, which affects the health and safety of the vulnerable and immunocompromised among us. Please wear a face mask in church, even if you are fully vaccinated.
MAKE YOUR 2022 PLEDGE TODAY! Pledge online at www.2ndpc.org/give or fill out a pledge card and place it in the offering plate in covenant with God and one another.
THE BELL TOWER REPAIRS – The project moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here. And give toward the Steeple Fund here. →
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