Sunday Bulletin - August 18

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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Knowing Good and Evil

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, August 18, 2024

King David has just died. The nation of Israel is at a crossroads. An inflection point. A moment of high national anxiety. The potential for crisis is high. Sound familiar?

At the beginning of Solomon’s reign, God comes to him in a dream and says, “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon’s response? “An understanding mind, …that I may discern between good and evil.”

Today, if ever there was a time for discerning between good and evil, that time is now.

– Stephen Elliott
 

Stephen earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Economics from DePauw University in Indiana, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University. Raised in the United Methodist Church, he served as a pastor in the North Indiana Conference for 10 years before turning his attention to the study and practice of medicine for the past 32 years. Far more importantly, he has been very happily married to Linda, his amazing wife of 33 years, and enjoys, whenever possible, the role of father and grandfather to 3 children and 4 grandchildren, respectively.

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Sunday Bulletin - August 11

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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Sunday Bulletin - August 4

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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Sunday Bulletin - July 28

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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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 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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That's Enough

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, July 28, 2024

Do you believe in miracles?
 
In a world that turns more skeptical every day of anything “miraculous,” believers are faced with questions like does God really care about us and creation? Or maybe you wonder why the stories of Jesus feeding the five thousand and walking on water that we will examine this Sunday never seem to happen any more in our modern world.
 
This weekend, I encourage us to read the Scripture from John 6:1-21 and hear the story fresh again. Maybe we will see something new that we never have seen before. Maybe we will be able to recognize miracles happening right in front of our noses. And perhaps we will discover that with Jesus, there is always enough – for ALL.
 
See you Sunday,
Steven


Rev. Steven Baines is a Charleston native who currently serves as our church administrator after twenty-five years in our nation’s capital. He graduated from Furman University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and served as Executive Minister at National City Christian Church, the “national cathedral” of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has also held senior leadership positions at national civil rights organizations including Americans United for Separation of Church and State and People For the American Way.

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Sunday Bulletin - July 21

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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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 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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Sunday Bulletin - July 14

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’re All on Our Road to Damascus

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, July 14, 2024

The Bible is full of individuals who are not ready to be called, perhaps none more than Paul. Paul’s calling was undeniable, but he had to come a very long way.

We are all called, how will we respond?


Ken Carrington is 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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Unfortunately Ken ended up in urgent care on Sunday morning, but our own Rev. Steven Baines was able to step in to deliver a wonderful sermon that he had been working on for later in the summer. This sermon will be delivered Sunday, July 21 instead and Ken will preach again August 25, in turn with Rev. Baines stepping in for him on July 14.

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Sunday Bulletin - July 7

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

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


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

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Mercy in Madness: The Christ of Compassion

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, July 7, 2024

This Sunday we welcome our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Marion Platt. He is the sixth Executive Director and Pastor of Star Gospel Mission’s 120-year history and serves on the Faith-Based Advisory Council of the International African American Museum.

When he isn’t serving others, “Pastor Marion” 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 2024

We are looking forward to serving once again as the downtown Charleston distribution center for Hands of Christ on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Please sign up to help as a volunteer!

 

Clothing donations are now being collected in the education building

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.

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 63,000 children.

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Sunday Bulletin - June 30

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.

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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 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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Stand, Stake and See!

Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, June 30, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

In 2 Chronicles 20, a great multitude came against God’s people. King Jehoshaphat and his people set their hearts to seek the Lord and to fast.

The king cried out to God a prayer that most of us have prayed at times in our spiritual journey: “We have no might against these that come against us, neither do we know what to do; but our eyes are upon you” (20:12). 

“The Spirit of God came in the midst of the congregation…saying, Be not afraid nor dismayed…for the battle is not yours, but God’s" (20:14-15).

Sounds good doesn’t it? Can we believe it? Should we? Guess what – three times…YES!

See you this Gospel Sunday.

 

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Sunday Bulletin - June 23

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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