Sunday Bulletin - August 28

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”


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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.

 
 

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From Exile

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 28, 2022

Dear Friends in Christ –

Yahweh has had enough. The people are worshiping idols. Jerusalem has become a city defiled. She is conquered, the Israelites taken captive and exiled to Babylon.

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion ... They carried us away in captivity requiring of us a song ... Now how shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land."

Haunting words sung by a despairing people.

Our text is after their return. Jerusalem is in ruin. Do they roll their sleeves up? Yes, but life is harsh. There's economic depression and people defaulting to pagan habits and imagining shallow rituals are sufficient to their righteous God who, through the prophet Isaiah, sets them straight with a message as important and direct today as it was 2500 years ago.

Folks, we are emerging from the pandemic exile and things are different. Over the next few weeks, we’ll seek a new normal of community that may happen many ways but none sweeter than arm in arm, and face to face.

Stop by. Begin establishing our future together, in service to/with Jesus. Our calling. Our joy.

In great anticipation –

 


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Sunday Bulletin - August 21

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.

 
 

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Guest Preacher: Gentleness

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 21, 2022

We look forward to welcoming elder Nathan Walker as our final summer guest preacher this week.

 

Nathaniel R. Walker is a serving elder from Little Rock, Arkansas and Tennessee. He and Sally have two children and a dog Archie. He is a Professor of Architectural History at College of Charleston. Nathan specializes in the history of public spaces such as squares and streets, and the ways in which architecture has been drafted into the social and political power systems that alternatively divide or unite people across the jagged, intersecting lines of race, gender, religion, class, etc.


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Church Officer Recommendations

The Nominating Team is requesting nominations from the congregation for two officers: a Deacon for the Class of 2023, and an Elder for the Class of 2024.

Recommendation forms can be submitted below. Paper forms are available in the sanctuary or can be downloaded here.

Please submit recommendations by September 18, 2022.

Church Officer Recommendation Form 

THIS FORM IS CONFIDENTIAL

(Please complete in full) 

2022-2023 Nominating Team: Sydney Derrick, Domonique German, Brittany Jones, Lucie Medbery, Sarah Mitchell, Aled Pritchard, Debbie Smith, Cress Darwin (ex-officio)

 

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Expectations and Responsibilities of Officers: 

  • Pray for the congregation, clergy, staff, session and diaconate of Second Presbyterian Church

  • Attend Sunday worship services, Sunday School and regular church functions

  • Tithe or be committed to working toward a tithe during the period of service

  • Attend Church meetings as called

  • Participate with your presence at special functions of the church

  • Participate on at least one committee of the respective body of the Church

Church Officer should exhibit these characteristics: 

  • Be above reproach in their dealings with those both in the church and the community at large

  • Demonstrate self-control

  • Be a respected church member and citizen

  • Be hospitable

  • Be able to communicate the basic truths of our faith

  • Be temperate in their habits and lifestyle

  • Be gentle - not quarrelsome

  • Should not be greedy or put financial gain above living a principled life

  • Should have a family life that sets an example for others

  • Should not be a recent convert - should demonstrate spiritual maturity

  • Reflect the diversity of the congregation

Source: /church-leaders

Sunday Bulletin - August 14

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? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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.

 
 

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A Text for These Times

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 14, 2022

Dear Friends in Christ –

You think you have issues? Luke’s Jesus seems to have tired of the sweet talk. He’s just told his disciples the importance of watchfulness and now he let’s fly.

  • He’s come bringing fire. Fire has many meanings in the Bible – the presence of God, judgement, and/or purification.

  • He speaks of baptism – baptism of fire foretold by John, this time not of the world, but the baptism one he will bear to establish a new order for creation. This new order won’t be welcomed by those invested in their own accomplishments and accoutrements.

  • Jesus brings division. Isn’t he called the Prince of Peace? Yes, but not the Prince of Accommodation. The division he brings will produce a cleansing of creation, but not without disrupting even the most intimate of places – the family.

History is written in the rear view. Our task is to speak and embody God’s truth forward – together. What we get to do!

 


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Sunday Bulletin - August 7

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? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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.

 
 

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Guest Preacher: Keep the Faith

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 7, 2022

She looked up at me and stated, “I am trying to keep the faith.” For her, it was not some frivolous or dismissive phrase but rather an anchor to cling to in the midst of wild uncertainty. A hope that kept her going, a belief that even in the heart of the chaos, the fear, and the anxiety, God was still with her, would not leave her, and would guide her through.

Our scripture for Sunday comes from Hebrews and it is rich in encouragement to keep the faith even when we might not see the things hoped for come to fruition in our lifetime, even when the going gets rough or things seem impossible.

Friends, as we gather together let us try and keep the faith, keep on hoping, and keep our hearts open to the movements of God who is truly in our midst.

– Rev. Margaret Fleming

 

Rev. Margaret Fleming attended Columbia Theological Seminary and graduated in May 2020. She was ordained in Second's sanctuary on April 18, 2021 and is a staff chaplain at Roper St. Francis, West Ashley Hospital.


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Sunday Bulletin - July 31

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? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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.

 
 

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Guest Preacher: You Are in the Story

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, July 31, 2022

Mark chapter 5 has some important characters. As we look on Sunday at the synagogue leader, the bleeding woman, the crowd, the disciples, and Jesus, you will see they all have unique differences- and unique similarities. The goal out of the message, is for us to see what character we relate to the most and then reflect on how Jesus relates to us. Can't wait to see you!

– Stephen Popadich

 

Stephen Popadich has been in ministry for the past 14 years, currently the Young Adult Pastor at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant.  His wife, Nicole and two children Owen and Anacapri have lived in Charleston for almost 10 years. 


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Guest Preacher: If You Don't Ask, You Won't Get

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, July 31, 2022

Abraham has just been told what the future has in store for him… now he has to deal with the prospects of what is about to happen to Sodom and Gomorrah.

How does Abraham approach this "discussion" with God?

What can we learn from this encounter?

-Ken Carrington

 

Ken Carrington is an Elder, a K5 teacher at Second Presbyterian Kindergarten, and is Director of Children and Youth for Second Presbyterian. His greatest joy is teaching the Children’s sermon. Ken is currently a candidate for a Commissioned Pastor in the Presbyterian Church.


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Update on the Graveyard Wall

Photo by Post and Courier

Dear Friends in Christ –
 
"As its last order of business City Council approved the settlement (11-0 with one abstention)."

This refers to a settlement between the City and our business neighbor The Dewberry Hotel and it's owner John Dewberry. The particulars you may have read in numerous Post and Courier articles, but with this agreement the City, The Dewberry and Second Presbyterian Church will move forward with the restoration of the failing graveyard wall on Charlotte Street. A long time coming! Remember, we don’t quit!

 


Sunday Bulletin - July 24

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? Where you belong and you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

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.

 
 

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