Intergenerational Women's Circle: Sacred Encounters

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Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts

Come for a time of Bible study and fellowship where women are invited to get together from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Robbie Staubes’ home in Mount Pleasant.

September through May we will get together to consider Jesus and Jesus’ disciples who shared the Good News through sacred encounters with everyday people.

The Gospel According to Luke and the book of the Acts of the Apostles, or Luke-Acts, “one story in two parts,” demonstrate the unfolding of God’s redemptive purposes in human history and present a distinctive perspective on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Written by Luke, a physician and traveling companion of Paul, the message to the early Christian community (and to us) is radical, inclusive, and hope-filled.

Lesson Nine: May 20

People Encounter Jesus Through the Work of the Disciples

Scripture: Acts 9:36–43

Lesson Eight: Monday, Apr. 15

Lydia Encounters Jesus in Worship

Scripture: Acts 16:11–15

Lesson Seven: Mar. 18

An Ethiopian Eunuch Encounters the Good News of Jesus

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Lesson Six: Monday, Feb. 19

A Person with a Physical Disability Encounters Jesus

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Lesson Five: Monday, Jan. 15

A Person with Leprosy Encounters Jesus

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Lesson Four: Monday, Dec. 11

Mary and Martha Encounter Jesus

Scripture: Luke 10:38—42

Lesson Three: Monday, Nov. 13

A Bleeding Woman Encounters Christ

Scripture: Luke 8:43—48

Lesson Two: Thursday, Oct. 19

The Exorcism in Gerasa

Scripture: Luke 8:26—39

Lesson One: Thursday, Sept. 21

Elizabeth’s Sacred Encounter

Scripture: Luke 1:1—24; 39—45

Contact: Lucie Medbery, Sarah Mitchell, or Robbie Staubes

Sunday Bulletin - August 27

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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

 
 

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We Are All Called

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 27, 2023

We are all in some way called. Some of us hear it louder than others. Some hear but turn away. We all pretty much know the story of Jonah and that big fish. There is a lot more to it then you might remember. In fact, you might just find yourself in that whale.
-Ken Carrington

 

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Volunteer with the Children and Youth on Sundays

We are excited to expand our opportunities for children and youth ministry this year to include more activities to foster curiosity and wonder in their spiritual lives. It’s only possible with an amazing team of volunteers invested in supporting the children in our faith community.

Please sign up to volunteer at least 2 or 3 times this semester.

 

Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings to help in the nursery (0-2 year olds) and to lead the activity and lesson for either the 3-5K group or 1st-5th graders after the Children’s Chapel group time. You will need to walk over with the children to the Chapel after the Time for Children during church and then walk the children down to your assigned classroom for the lesson and activities. Note that the Time for Children will be a little earlier in the service to allow some more time for these children's ministry activities.

To make it as convenient as possible to volunteer, all lesson plans will be provided ahead of time and any lesson materials will be prepared before you arrive on Sunday morning.

 
 

Youth Group volunteers are needed each Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to help facilitate a time for upper elementary (3rd-5th grade), middle and high school students alongside Mr. Ken.

Volunteers are also needed to provide supper for the Youth Group.

 

At Second, we value the impact our young people have within our congregation and community. Thank you for volunteering to help make these opportunities for spiritual development, faith formation, and study possible. Please contact our Director of Children and Youth, Ken Carrington at ce@2ndpc.org for more information.

Sunday Bulletin - August 20

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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

 
 

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Forgive for Good

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 20, 2023

FORGIVE FOR GOOD

For only $21.00!
 

At first glance, everything about the Dr. Fred Luskin's book reeks of late night infomercial!

  • The colors that were chosen for the cover - red, white, and blue (you had to give it some attention or you're less than patriotic!)

  • "For-give-for-Good" has an alliterative cadence that makes for comfortable huckster promotion.

  • The secondary line of the title – "A PROVEN Prescription for Health and

  • Happiness" reveals the same merchandising approach that one finds in weight-loss products; it tells you that you need not worry, this product has been tested, approved, certified, and is guaranteed to deliver what it promises – or so is the implication.

  • Even the author's name at the bottom of the front cover supports the mass marketing to the plebescite – his name is FRED – not Ungaro, Vladmir, or Jude – don't you want to trust good ol' FRED?

These may very well be cheap shots, but I dare say they are salvos that have crossed the bow of more than few theologians, psychologists, or other professional folk who felt that they had or should have a lock on such territory that is at the core of where so many of us reside – the holes we've dug, decorated and taken out long term leases on of resentment, fright, revenge and recrimination.

 

The Story of Joseph
Genesis 45:1-15

See you in worship –

 

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Sunday Bulletin - August 13

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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

 
 

Watch Second Presbyterian videos on YouTube, like Second on Facebook, and stay connected by signing up for our emails which offer a snapshot of upcoming church and missions events and announcements.

Summer of 2023

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Dear Friends in Christ –

The Apostle Paul starts off the fourth chapter of his letter to the church at Ephesus exhorting the Ephesians to "live a life worthy of their calling.” Beginning at the 25th verse he lays out how.

This Sunday we revisit three statements from a dish towel-- I was inspired so many years ago by a housewarming gift I found for a friend at the beach. Those three statements will help us navigate these perilous times with humor and grace holding each other and the banner of Jesus.

See you in worship –
(I’m so happy to be home!)

 

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Sunday Bulletin - August 6

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

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

 
 

Watch Second Presbyterian videos on YouTube, like Second on Facebook, and stay connected by signing up for our emails which offer a snapshot of upcoming church and missions events and announcements.

The Lord Be With You; and Also With Me

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 6, 2023

Rev. Brad Gustafson was born and raised in a rural, tightly knit Swedish religious farming community in south central Nebraska. A church-related junior college opportunity 2,000 miles away after high school, just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, introduced him to a larger social and theological world, and his journey into that world has never ended. Following that degree, he completed his undergraduate education with a B.A. in English, Journalism and Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in his home state. In mid-life (he hopes it was mid-life!), Brad married a woman named Sally from the Isle of Palms, and then completed graduate studies at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. He subsequently pastored two beloved congregations, one in Southern California and one in western Nebraska.

Rev. Gustafson preached with us in June and we're glad to have him back as our guest minister this Sunday.

Pastor Cress will be back to preaching next Sunday.


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Sunday Bulletin - July 30

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

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

 
 

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Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Marion Platt

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT

Guest Preacher: July 23 & 30

Reverend Dr. Marion Platt is the sixth Executive Director and Pastor of Star Gospel Mission’s 119 year history. A native of Charleston, Marion served two enlistments as a U.S. Army infantryman before embarking on a nineteen-year ministry with The Salvation Army. He has held executive, academic, and pastoral roles in several cities across the South; he earned his doctoral degree from Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville) and is a sought-after lecturer, evangelist, and revivalist. Marion has been a Rotarian for nineteen years, is a Trident United Way board member, and serves on the Faith-Based Advisory Council of the International African American Museum in Charleston.
 
“Pastor Marion” is father to Dina, Josh, & Zion, husband to Ev, and neighbor to everyone.  When he isn’t serving others, he can be found fishing in a local creek, running long distances in the sun, fussing over his vegetable garden, or quietly listening to jazz music.


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Hands of Christ 2023

We are looking forward to serving once again as the downtown Charleston distribution center for Hands of Christ on Saturday, August 12th. Please sign up to help as a volunteer!

 

The mission of Hands of Christ is to bring PC(USA) congregations together to meet the basic needs of children by showing them Christ’s love, helping them start the school year with uniforms and basic school supplies. Started in 2002 by Zion-Olivet and Westminster Churches, the organization has supported over 60,000 children.

Clothing donations will be collected in the education building through August 10th

You can bring in donations or contribute to the special offering to benefit the Hands of Christ ministry online, by texting "2ndpc" to 73256, or through the church Venmo @chs2ndpc.

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Sunday Bulletin - July 23

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

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

 
 

Watch Second Presbyterian videos on YouTube, like Second on Facebook, and stay connected by signing up for our emails which offer a snapshot of upcoming church and missions events and announcements.

Sunday Bulletin - July 16

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

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

 
 

Watch Second Presbyterian videos on YouTube, like Second on Facebook, and stay connected by signing up for our emails which offer a snapshot of upcoming church and missions events and announcements.