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From the Pastor September 22, 2013
Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;
According to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than
snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.
Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your
praise.
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in
burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will
be offered on your altar.
The mercy of the Lord is beyond our measure, often beyond reason, beyond anything we could expect. And yet….
Steve
Help!!
The children’s department needs a volunteer teacher for grades 3-5 on a two week rotation basis. If you would like to serve God in this manner and be a blessing to our children, please let Ashley Lowry know.
Discovers (2-3)
Anglers (K4-2nd)
Explorers (3rd-5th)
Every Wednesday 6:15
Funny Bunny Salad
Pear- body
Cherry – nose
Marshmallows – Tail
Raisins – eyes
Cottage cheese – ears
September 22nd Youth Meeting 5:30 pm
September 29th Youth Meeting 5:30 pm
WELCOME BACK TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!
After a brief summer hiatus, our Wednesday night programs will resume on
Wednesday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m. We are excited about our plans for new
study programs and activities and encourage all of you to attend!
A catered meal is available for those who would like to join us for dinner and a
period of sharing prior to the programs.
Cost: $6.00Adults / $4.00 Children / $15.00 Family (includes parents with children 12 and
under).
IMPORTANT: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CATERED DINNER AND
MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2nd
.
Please call Sharon at the church office (583-6696, Ext. 10) prior to the Monday deadline to be
included. The after-dinner programs will begin at 6:15 p.m.
The Haven Homeless Shelter of Spartanburg, SC, is excited to announce a new program “Dine to Donate” where all in the community and surrounding areas are invited to join The Haven once a month for dinner out at a local restaurant where a portion of the evenings proceeds will benefit The Haven. Diners will get the chance to learn more about the Haven and its mission and upcoming events.
Come and Eat with us! This month’s event will be at:
JASON’S DELI 1450 W O Ezell Blvd #1440 Spartanburg, SC 29301 Thursday – Sept 19th
Be sure to mention The Haven when placing your order so we receive credit for your efforts which will be 15% of your ticket.
For those women who were unable to attend the Gathering on Sept. 9th, below is a list of the meeting times and person(s) to contact if you are interested in joining one of the Small Group Bible Studies: #1 10:00 am Tuesday Carolyn Eubanks (864)582-3483 [email protected] Sarah Cannon (864)578-0757 [email protected] #2 11:45 am Monday Jan Goodman (864)587-7029 [email protected] Ann Hannon (864)578-1112 [email protected] #3 7:00 pm Tuesday Mary Lee Hayes (864)583-2183 [email protected] #4 10:00 am Thursday Carole Tillotson (864)585-6094 [email protected] #5 9:00am Saturday Barbara Darwin (864)579-3961 [email protected] Dianne Jones (864)576-8632 [email protected] Ladies Weekly Bible Study Jackie George (864)576-9635 [email protected] 9:00 am Monday
Joining a small group Bible study is a very meaningful way to learn more about God’s Word to us as well as having a close fellowship with the other women in the group. Women of Second Presbyterian online! Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/SecondPresWomen/
2013 Peacemaking Offering
World Communion Sunday October 6, 2013
The Peacemaking Offering supports the peacemaking efforts of the church at every governing body level and provides an opportunity to witness to God's gift of peace in the world. Gifts given to the Peacemaking Offering through a congregation are divided in the following manner - twenty-five percent retained by congregations for support of their own peacemaking ministry; 25 percent used to support presbytery and synod peacemaking efforts; and 50 percent forwarded to the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program of the Presbyterian Mission Agency so that it can continue to provide assistance and resources for congregations and other bodies of the PC(USA)
Preventing Gun Violence How will my donation help? In the midst of challenge and adversity, we’re called to help by giving hope. The GATE Program, based in Miami-Dade county, Florida, is supported, in part, by funds given to the Peacemaking Offering. Your contributions, when combined with the gifts of all PC (USA) members, will help young boys struggling to rise above a culture of violence.
Nurse Mimi Sutherland felt anger and frustration as she was treating increasingly younger victims of gunshot wounds. In 1999, Mimi decided to take preventative action.
With the GATE Program, she created a new approach to ending violence – targeting male non-violent, juvenile weapons offenders. In a hospital setting, youth experience first-hand the consequences of violent acts on pediatric victims and their families. It’s working tremendously, making a positive impact on the lives of more than 600 young people.
Riviera Presbyterian Church (RPC) has stepped up to support their efforts – hosting graduations, providing mentorships and getting participants actively involved in church events. Together, they focus on positive strategies to improve behaviors.
Please give generously to the Peacemaking Offering to help foster programs like GATE. By keeping 25 percent of gifts, your congregation is encouraged to find new ways to offer peace at all times in all ways in your community.
To give, visit presbyterianmission.org/give/peacemaking-offering. Text PEACE to 20222 to give $10.
There is a CAR hidden in
the Newsletter.
Can you find it?
A chicken with red earlobes will produce brown eggs, and a chicken with white earlobes will produce white eggs.
September 25th Dinner Pork Roast
Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans
Rolls Dessert
To the Congregation:
One of the wonderful ministries of our congregation is our Good Samaritan Fund that goes to help families in our congregation in need. We have been helping families in many different ways and now the fund needs some replenishing. If you could put a few extra dollars in the plate to help it would be appreciated and used for a good purpose. Thanks Steve Rhodes
September Birthdays
2nd – Kristy Shepherd Jacqueline Mason
4th – Jimmie Hill 5th – Annie Roper
Joseph Crissinger 6th – Martha Forbis
8th – Linda Clayton 9th – Ellen Davis
12th – Susan Coakley
13th – Grayson Goodman 16th – Payton Dominick
17th – Carole Tillotson 19th – Jane Lee
20th – Hallie Foster 23rd – Richard Faust
Beverly Reynolds 24th – Autumn Hoyle
Carson Dominick
25th – Allison Dominick 28th – Danielle Medeiros
Paul Atkinson
Adam Patterson
September Liturgists
22nd – Carole Tillotson
29th – Michael Bennett
Ushers for September
Richard Faust, Ron Fine, Skip Frye, Bill Mitchell,
Paul and Elaine Pruitt, George and Dale Wenger
Offering team for September
Roy Bishop / Gabe Steoppler
Elder on call for the week of Sept 22nd
Steve Godfrey. He can be reached at:
582-5838 (H) 809-7626 (C)
September Nursery Volunteers
22nd – Margaret Ann Cunningham 29th – Eden Young
SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF Sept 22nd – Sept 21st
SUNDAY – September 22nd
9:45 am – Sunday School
11:00 am – Worship Service
5:30 pm – Youth Meeting
MONDAY – September 23rd
9:00 am – Ladies Bible Study
6:00 pm – FYCBT
TUESDAY – September 24th
5:30 pm – UKIRK College Outreach
7:00 pm – AA Closed Meeting
WEDNESDAY – September 25th
5:30 pm – Dinner in Price Hall
6:15 pm – Bible Studies
6:15 pm – Junction Kids
6:15 pm – Royal Ringers
7:30 pm – Choir Practice
THURSDAY – September 26th
6:00 pm – FYCBT
7:00 pm - Session Meeting
FRIDAY – September 27th
7:00 am – Men’s Breakfast
9:30 / 11:00 am – FYCBT SATURDAY – September 28th
Second Presbyterian Church Contact Information
Ph: 864-583-6696 Fax: 864-585-8828 www.secondspartanburg.org
The prayer room is always open. Bring your burdens and
your praises. God will meet you
there!
People with Special Needs to Pray For: Dawn Lowe, Payton Dominick, Margie Goodwin, Mary
Lee Hayes, Pat Miller, Anslie Waters, Ava & Garrison
Williams (grandchildren of JoAnn & Roy Bishop), Juanita
Smith, Rachel Hart, Loree George, Sandra Sweet,
Marlene Towery, Pat Stephens, Betty Taylor (Jan
Sumeral’s Mother), Ellen Davis, Agnes McElrath, Fay
Tillotson, Baby Royce, Chris Frye, Beverly Reynolds, Ed
Holden, Bill Pryor, Marjorie Goodwin, Betty Deal
In Assisted Living or Nursing Home: Eden Terrace – Martha Wharton
Eden Terrace – Pat Stephens
Maranatha Manor – Marlene Towery
Presbyterian Home – Jackie Parris (Clinton)
Skylyn Place – Rachel Hart – Health Center
Skylyn Place / Skilled Nursing – Lowry Outz (Vicki
Rhodes father)
Summit Hills – Sandra Sweet
White Oak Assisted Living – Grady Towery
At-home Members: Marjorie Allison, Agnes McElrath, Roy Hall, Everett
Tillotson, Willie and Jimmy Hill, Fay Tillotson, Juanita
Smith
