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Office Notes To contact us:

Pastor

Reverend Dr. Timothy Osment Tel. (W) (843) 756-1629

(H) (843) 716-0346

(M) (843) 877-1217

First Presbyterian Church 5435 Main Street/PO Box 425

Loris, SC 29569

Phone: (843) 756-1629

Fax: (843) 756-2836

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.lorisfpc.com

Youth Director

Mr. Ron Barron

[email protected]

Clerk of Session:

Mrs. Bobbie Ingle

Treasurer:

Mrs. Jennifer Anderson

[email protected]

Every Week Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 am (Nursery Available During Worship Service) Adult Choir Practice - 5:00 pm Sundays Sunday Night Bible Study -6:00pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 10:00 am Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal –6:00pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study - 6:45 pm Thursday Prayer Group - 10:00 am

Monthly Meetings Stated Session Meeting 2nd Sunday, 7:30 am Silver Lining Group 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 am Presbyterian Men 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm

The Newsletter The Newsletter is a monthly publication keeping you informed of all the news and activities at Loris First Presbyterian Church. Stories and calendar items are welcome.

August 2018 Happenings

First Presbyterian Church

5435 Main Street

MAILING ADDRESS :

PO Box 425

Loris, SC 29569

5435 Main Street Post Office Box 425 Loris, South Carolina 29569

“Building on Faith”

FROM THE PASTOR’ S DESK

August 2018 Happenings First Presbyterian Church Loris, SC

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female,

for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28 NIV)

The Apostle Paul makes a truly astounding claim in Galatians 3:28. In the midst of a very divided world he claims that there are no dis-tinctions between those who claim Christ as savior.

Paul’s world was divided, and the divisions of his time are clearly noted in this verse. Jews thought they were the only ones who could be saved. Gentiles of course took exception to this. But Paul says that distinction doesn’t matter to Christians.

There were slaves and free people in Paul’s time. Slaves were looked down upon and often mistreated while free people considered them-selves privileged. Paul, again, says that distinc-tion doesn’t matter to Christians.

Paul’s world was a world in which women had few rights. Women were considered inferior to men in that time. Paul tells his divided world that doesn’t matter to people who bear the title of Christian.

The initial reaction to Paul’s comments were hostile. Paul suffered greatly at the hands of the powerful people he said were no longer power-ful. The Jews, the free, and the men were in positions of power in Paul’s world and as he made these remarkable claims about equality he was attacked and imprisoned many times.

Our world is very divided also. Perhaps we have moved past many of our ethnic and racial biases. Perhaps we don’t see people in terms of free and slave although many people in our world today are slaves to many different things. And women today have more rights perhaps than at any time in history.

Our divisions today are different, but we are still divided. How might Paul write Galatians 3:28 today? Perhaps “There is neither protestant or catholic, neither rich nor poor, nor is there conservative or liberal, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

We all have a duty to remove the divisions amongst our brothers and sisters in Christ. It is not an easy thing to do. We often think we are right and others are wrong, but shouldn’t we be able to respect one another and treat each other with dignity? Remember Jesus said "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. (Matthew 7:1 NIV)

Beginning July 29th, you will have five oppor-tunities to easily fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ from across our area. Re-claim Ministries is once again holding a sum-mer concert series. This year it is called Unity in Christ. I encourage each of you to attend one or all of these concerts in an effort to be, as Paul said, “one in Christ Jesus.”

Have a great month and remember that Jesus said we will be known as his disciples if we love one another.

Pastor Tim

First Presbyterian Church Happenings - August 2018

Thank you Volunteers!

First Presbyterian Church Happenings - August 2018 Page

The Stated Session meeting for August will be Sunday, August 12th at 7:30 am.

The Silver Lining Group will be holding their regular monthly meeting on August 17th at 11:30 am at Golden Corral in North Myrtle Beach.

Remember to support the Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. The first Sunday of each month is our day to focus on collections for the Food Pantry.

Children’s Church is available for children K-3rd grade every Sunday after the Children’s Sermon.

Please keep Pastor Tim updated on joys and prayer concerns.

There is a new Women’s Community Bible Study available on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am -11:30 am. For more information, please contact Ginny Stanley at [email protected]. Flyers are available in the lobby.

Please pray for the Family Life Center Committee as they commit their time and talents to this project.

Please remember in your prayers: Members: Nancy Barton, Mary Brogdon, Dr. Jim Craigie, Bridgett Fowler, Patrick Fowler, Hilda Fowler, Suzanne Gore, Charles Grainger, Ruth Ann Jones, Bill Josephs, Libby Kyzer, Carl Long, Betty Nain, Frances Nain, Maud O’Neill, Emeline Rankin, Holly Rankin, Jo Marie Rankin, Pam Richard, Jim Roberts, Lisa Shropshire, Phil Shropshire, Lloyd Soles, Frances Tanner, Joyce Wilhelm Members in assisted living: Marinell Allsbrook, Marion Hardee, Arnie and Mar-lene Gaspersohn Family & Friends: Roy Aiken, Jennifer and Jake Allen, Eric Azor, Family and friends of Inez Banister, Larry Batton, Edie & Martin Beford, Donna Blevins, Mark Boyd, Wendy Boyd, Mert Browder, David Buffkin, Mary Jo Burle, Louise Canady, Debbie Car-roll, Nellie Carter, Aaron Chesson, Callie Cornett, Jean Cox, Betty Crowe, Faye Daniels, Tracy Davis, Mary Derr, Jim and Shelby Dickson, Rudolf Dorman, Christel Durant, Chris Dunning, Alana Ford, Harvey Fowler, Betty Galea, Michael Garrett, Bertie Gause, Jordan Gause, Rose Gause, John and Pat Gimber, Clifford and Hilda Gore, Logan Gore, Annie Graham, Jeremy Graham, Ted and Joanna Greer, W.J. Hardee, Buddy Hardwick, Martha Hardwick, Victoria Harrel-son, Shirley Harris, Judson Hendrick, Levi Holmes, Jean Howard, Kristi Hucks, Jessica Hughes, Hester and Ed James, Billie Johnson, Frankie Brittany Jones, Cameron Jones, Emelie Josephs, Patricia Ketchie, Cheryl Lara, Agnes Lee, Greg Lee, Debra Little, Tommy Long, Bruce Major, Jerry Mathis, Hilda McDowell, Billy and Darlene McDuffie, Renee McKinney, Joan McMakin, Patrick Milligan, Doris Mills, Steve Mincey, Kathleen Moore, Debbie Mor-ris, Amy Mulvaney, Patrick Myers, Jimmy Neally, Henry Nichols, Donna O’Neill, Evelyn Osment, Jack Patrick, Karen Patrick, Robert Pike, Jack Porter, Ken-neth Porter, Ervin Powell, Dee Price, Donald Rabon, Joe Ray, Tori Rebochak, Stanley Reddick, Roger Richard, Clyde Richardson, Maggie Roth, Ginger Scott, Brenda Sharp, Ann Shropshire, Michael Smith, Rob Smith, Earl J. Spivey, Mae Stuart, Hilda Suggs, Slade Taylor, Keith Tedder, Chad Thompkins, Billy Thompson, Harold Thompson, Greg Tyler, Mildred VanKannel, Darryl Vaught, Felicia Walker, Wanda Ward, Paul Waters, Jeremy Weaver, Melissa White, Ann Wirt, Ed Wooten, Jennifer Yates

First Presbyterian Church Happenings - August 2018 Page

The Bible should be at the center of everything we do as a church. Bible Study is, therefore, an integral part of our lives as disciples. In order to make our small group Bible Studies more available we have several sessions, as listed below. Each of our Bible Study groups is different. Please consider attending one of these sessions on a regular basis or let Pastor Tim know if there is another time that would work better for you.

Current Bible Study Sessions Sunday - 6:00 PM The Life of Paul

Wednesday - 10:00 AM (Luke) Wednesday - 6:30 PM (Revelation)

Youth Group Bible Study Session

Sunday - 6:00 pm (Exodus)

Soccer Registration and Evaluations: Tuesday, August 28th 6-8pm

Saturday, September 1, 10am –12pm

Upward Soccer Schedule Practices begin the week of September 17th

September 29th - Game 1

October 6th - Game 2


October 20th - Loris Bog-off - No Games


November 3rd - Game 4

November 10th - Game 5/Season Celebration

November 11th - Upward Sunday


Labor Day Service Project! Our youth are awesome!

Bible Study: Sunday Nights

Middle & High School 6pm will resume on Sunday, August 26th

Wednesday, August 8th at 6:00 pm

POOL Party for all youth! Hosted by Trey & Marie Josephs

Friday, August 10th at 6:30pm PICNIC AND MOVIE NIGHT Family Fun, everyone is invited Kickball, BYO picnic, movie

begins at 9pm outside on the big screen

Saturday, August 25th at 9:30 am LFPC Day of Service with

Buck Creek Foundation and Giving Hope Farm

Tuesday, August 28th at 7:15am Breakfast and Devotions at Bojangle’s

Wednesday, August 29th at 6:45 Youth Group Parent Meeting

God’s Work, Our Hands!

1st Annual LFPC Day of Service—August 25th 9:30 pm

We will spend the morning working with Buck Creek Foundation to help repair and prepare the new home of Giving Hope Gardens.

They need assistance with raking, pulling weeds, trash cleanup and removal to be able to revitalize the nursey’s greenhouses and convert them into an organic farm.

-All Ages are needed-

-Bring your gloves and yard tools- -Lunch will be provided-

Greetings to all!

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, but we’ve had a great summer here at LFPC! With mission trips, summer camp and service projects, we’ve had a lot of fun learning, growing and serving! As school starts back, our weekly meetings such as Wednesday night activities, Sunday evening Bible Study and Tuesday morning Breakfast and Devotions, will start back as well. Our first Wednesday night Youth Group meeting of the school year will be on August 29th with dinner at 6:00 pm and activities begin-ning at 6:45. Please make plans to attend as we will be holding an informational meet-ing about this year’s youth events, including Mission Trip 2019, Christmas play, fundrais-ers and more! Hope to see everyone there!

Ron

USHERS

Aug 5th—Rick Richard & Christian Anderson

Aug 12th - Elton Boyd & Jeb Flesch

Aug 19th - Freddie Moore & Trey Josephs

Aug 26th - Tommy Brogdon & Jim Roberts

Aug 5th - Karen Westlund Aug 12th - Karen Westlund Aug 19th - Raegan & Anna Aug 26th - Jennifer Anderson

AUGUST SOUND ROOM

Volunteers Needed Training is available

Please contact Steve Westlund or Christian Anderson

August Nursery Volunteers Aug. 5th - Tracy Ray Aug. 12th - Dawn Brooks Aug. 19th - Rodney & Renee Aug. 26th - Jim&Jane Roberts


Sunday School Teachers Needed

to help with: Middle School Youth

Mixed Adults Sunday School Class

Lower Elementary Kids

Nursery

We are still accepting contributions toward the refurbishment of the grand piano for the sanctuary.

Designate “piano” in the memo line of your donation.

First Presbyterian Church Happenings - August 2018 Page 9

It’s that time again!

Please remember to pray

for all our students and

teachers as they return

to school this month.


Exercise Class will NOT meet on Wednesday, August 22nd or Wednesday, August 29th.

Class will resume on Wednesday, September 5th.

It’s a great time to join!

August 5th

Mission Statement

The mission of ECO is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.

New member classes are available from 9:30 - 10:00 am each Sunday for those who are interested in becoming Covenant Partners of First Presbyterian Church. The class can be started any Sunday and other times can be arranged if necessary. Please contact Pastor Tim for more information.

Interested In Joining?

Contributions Year to Date YTD Budget

Pledge Tithing $ 108,189.21 $ 133,115.45

Restricted Funds $ 24,660.06

Special Offerings $ 864.57

Unbudgeted Contributions $ 0.00

Total Contributions $ 133,703.84 $133,115.45

Distributions

Church Operations $ 130,609.67 $ 115,226.34

Benevolence $ 127.85

Restricted Funds $ 7,495.38

Unbudgeted Items $ 28,088.00

Total Distributions $ 166,320.90 $ 115,226.34

Net ($32,617.06) $ 17,889.11

2018 Financial Statistics January—June


Honorarium Contribution:

Building Fund

In Honor of Dr. Gwyn

McCutchen

Memorial Contributions

Building Fund

In memory of

Mrs. Jean Stevens

The Eldred & Sarah

Wooten Prince Foundation

Labor Day Service Project! Our youth are awesome!

Get the App! To receive messages from the church on your phone:

Download the Remind 101 App and visit the following

link:

For LFPC: For LFPC Youth text @8cfaf text @lfpcy to 843-486-2530 843-486-2530


August 1st Brycen Graham Pat Kirsch August 3rd Al Gore Ron Rachael August 5th Ethan Shaeffer August 6th Bryson Powell Helen Soles August 8th Shirley Craigie Kolby Norman August 9th Sarah Shaeffer August 10th Aiden McCoy August 11th Isaac Barron August 14th Jeff Ingle August 17th Robert Smith August 18th Sawyer Parnell Jessica Spivey August 21st Pam Richard Preston Melhorn August 22ndJames Sager August 24th Steve Westlund August 25th Missy Ward Jacquees Stanley August 29th Haven Flesch

August 14th

Jim and Shirley Craigie

August 18th Rick and Pam Richard

August 20th

Tommy and Mary Brogdon

JOIN THE CHOIR!

The adult choir has

returned from their

month hiatus, Please

consider joining them

for the Fall and

Christmas Season.

Operation Christmas Child

Thank you to everyone who helped

pack the OCC Boxes.

August Collections:

Wash cloths and deodorant

Toothbrushes, school supplies and small toys


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

9:00 am Exercise Class

10:00 am Bible Study

6:45 pm - Bible Study &

2

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

3 4

5

7;30 am Session Training

9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

7:00 pm Reclaimed Concert

Communion Sunday

Food Pantry

6

7;00 am - Men’s

Prayer Meeting

7

8



6:00 pm Youth Pool Party

6:45 pm - Bible Study

9

10:00 am Prayer

Group

10

9:00 am

2nd Friday

Prayer Group

6:30 pm Picnic

& Movie Night

11

12

7:30 am Session Meeting



11:30 am Education Comm

5:00 pm Choir Practice


13

14

15



6:00 pm

16

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

17

18

19




5:00 pm Choir Practice

20

21

11:30 am - SLG

Luncheon

22

6:45 pm Bible Study &

Activities

First Day of School

23

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

24

25

9:30 am LFPC

Day of Service

26



5:00 pm—Choir Practice


27 28

6:00 pm Upward

Evaluations

6:30 pm Men’s

Meeting

29

6:00 pm Fellowship Meal

6:45 pm Bible Study &

Youth Parent Meeting

30

10:00 am - Prayer

Group

31

Elementary Kids at Camp Pee Dee

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