APRIL 2017 VOLUME 142

Session Update 2

Breakfast Buddies 3

Memorial Service 3

Ladybug Luncheon 3

Youth 4

Mission/Outreach 4

Finance Update 4

Strategic Planning 4

Volunteers 5

FWF 5

Shepherd’s Table 5

Birthdays 6

Blessing of the Bikes 6

Preschool 6

Calendar 7

Meet Your Elders 8

Sacraments Part 2 9

Camp Pee Dee 10

Relay for Life 11

5th Sunday Offering 11

Holy Week 12

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Pastor Tom Dendy

PASTOR’S ARTICLE PASTOR’S ARTICLE PASTOR’S ARTICLE PASTOR’S ARTICLE By Pastor Tom

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. -- 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV) One of my favorite resurrection hymns found in our new Glory to God hymnal is Hymn of Promise written by Natalie Sleeth. Natalie wrote this selection in February 1985 as a choral anthem and later adapted it as a hymn. She wrote that she was…pondering the death of a friend (life and death, death and resurrection), pondering winter and spring (seeming opposites), and a T. S. Eliot poem which had the phrase, ‘In our end is our beginning.’ These seemingly contradictory ‘pairs’ led to the thesis of the song and the hopeful message that out of one will come the other whenever God chooses to bring that about. Her husband, Dr. Ronald Sleeth, heard Hymn of Promise shortly before he died and asked that it be sung at his funeral.

Hymn of Promise by Natalie Sleeth

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; There’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity, In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. [HYMN OF PROMISE © 1986 Hope Publishing Company 380 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (800-323-1049)]

Please take some time to ponder the lyrics of Hymn of Promise as we press on in our Lenten Journey following Jesus in the WAY OF THE CROSS. We are easily distracted along the way and often confounded by the little deaths that we encounter in the world around us. Let us not forget that death, which marks our humanity, has been overcome by Jesus whose death, for us, was real and inhumane and painful. The great JOY of EASTER and the LIVING HOPE that is ours is born out of GOD raising Jesus from the dead to NEW LIFE on the third day. The resurrected Jesus reached out to his followers offering COMFORT amidst their fears and PEACE that was beyond their understanding. The LIVING JESUS still says to us "Fear not!" no matter what deathly situations we are facing. Jesus invites us to share HIS PEACE and to know HIS LIVING PRESENCE with us in all circumstances. As another old hymn says, "Because He lives, I (We) can face tomorrow." Friends spread that good news that our Lenten Journey is leading us into the JOY and HOPE and PEACE of EASTER made real in the LIVING PRESENCE of JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! Hallelujah! Amen.

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Holy Communion will be served April 2, 2017

The Session met on March 20, 2017.

Approved a request to the Presbytery of New Harmony for $2,000 in financial support for March.

Elder Evans is trying to get enough folks to volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity build on April 4 from 8am-2pm. If we don’t get enough volunteers, we will try to reschedule at a later date.

It seems early to even imagine, but plans are underway for Vacation Bible School August 7-10. As a congregation, please encourage your friends and neighbors to participate.

April’s First Wednesday Fellowship Meal April, 5 at 5:30pm, will be a howling good time with guest speaker Rick Kaplan and his Canine Angels. He trains service dogs to assist veterans and last year, he trained black lab named Koda who assists one of our preschool student with Autism. Come out and enjoy a “Southern Cooking” themed meal and share some pets with the pups.

The Property Committee is working on repairing the water fountain. They have plans for the required enclosure of our garbage dumpster in the works.

The first small group meeting that is part of our Strategic Planning process was very productive. The Session and Pastor Tom are

working very hard to place emphasis on this planning process. Thanks to all who filled out surveys and are participating in small groups!

Preschool registration for 2017-2018 took place and all the morning slots are filled. There are still openings in the afternoon sessions.

Pastor Becky and the Tool Time class have been busy studying world religions. They went on a “field trip” to a lecture at CCU and attended a Muslim open house. Along the way, they are learning about the similarities of the story of God in different religions.

Everyone is encouraged to fill out an Emergency Information Form and have it on file with the church. During the March First Wednesday program, Pastor Becky shared information about being prepared for health emergencies. In a time of crisis, your church family will be there for you and wants to know your wishes. The form is available on the website or in the church office.

Pastor Tom will attend a service honoring his father for 12 years of ministry at First Presbyterian Church, Maxton, NC, on May 7.

A list of members who have not attended in the past year was distributed to the Session for their input. A letter is being sent to inactive members asking if they wish to remain on the roles of the

church. Each year Celebration must pay our PCUSA Denomination membership per capita of $15 for each person on our membership roles. In no way do we want to lose members, but if they have moved, or are attending another church we want to clear them from our role so we have an accurate count of our flock.

Elders Butler and Bowie have taken over the responsibility of coordinating bereavement meals. Please sign up to support your brothers and sisters in Christ in their time of grief or special need.

Plans are under way for a bowling event on Sunday afternoon, May 7, at 2pm at Waccamaw Lanes.

The Session joyfully approved the request of Sandy Wallace and Alan Perry to unite in marriage in our sanctuary in May.

We are delighted to welcome four new members: Tiffany Bowie, Michael Dunn, Pat Himes, and Lois Storms!

The Session is so grateful to the loving members of Celebration for the warmth and caring you show to our visitors and to one another. What a blessing it is to have a loving congregation.

Please participate in the Lenten Journey with your participation, study, and reflection. Blessings to all.

SESSION UPDATE SESSION UPDATE SESSION UPDATE SESSION UPDATE By Nancy Torcivia

Top Ten Things You Can Try For The Lenten Season: 10. Try an electronic fast. 9. Start a prayer rhythm. 8. Read one chapter in the Bible each day. 7. Forgive someone who doesn’t deserve it (maybe even yourself.) 6. Give up soft drinks, fast food, tea or coffee. 5. Create a daily quiet time. 4. Cultivate a life of gratitude. 3. Be kind to someone each day. 2. Pray for others you see as you walk to and from classes or drive to and from work. 1. Volunteer one hour or more each week with a local shelter, tutoring program, nursing home, prison ministry or a Habitat for Humanity Project. By Rev. Penny Ford

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Breakfast for March took us to The Olympic Flame, one of our favorites. Judy Leonard was our hostess. Thanks, Judy, for making the arrangements. There were nine of us there and Pastor Tom was able to join us.

As always the food and service were very good. Jimmy, the owner, always comes over to greet us and gives a 10% discount. It was a chilly but beautiful day and as usual there was lots of conversation and laughter and fellowship.

Next month’s breakfast will be Friday, April 21, 9 AM, at Johnny D’s located at 3301 N. Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach. Hope y’all can be there.

LADYBUG LUNCHEONLADYBUG LUNCHEONLADYBUG LUNCHEONLADYBUG LUNCHEON By Carol Butler

Our March lunch took us back to TBonz. We have dined there before and have enjoyed it very much. Once again, we had the back room practically to ourselves. There were 13 Ladybugs in attendance. We had a few last minute cancellations. We were espe-cially delighted to welcome our two newest Ladybugs, Beth Bruton and Bernadine Lamar. We were so happy they decided to join us and Bernadine even gave the blessing before we ate.

We collected $70.00 for charity. This will be added to the monies previously collected. Thank you, ladies, for your generosity. We had very nice wait-staff and great food which ranged from burgers to soup and salad. As always there was much laughter and camaraderie going on. The next lunch will be Thursday, April 6, at noon at The Boathouse which is located at 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd. Beth Bruton will be our hostess. If you plan to attend, the sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex. Let me know if you need a ride. All Ladybugs, their friends and family (female of course) are invited…..hope to see you there.

The next

Breakfast

Buddies

will be on

Friday, April 21,

9am at

Johnny D’s

BREAKFAST BUDDIES BREAKFAST BUDDIES BREAKFAST BUDDIES BREAKFAST BUDDIES By Carol Butler

The Next

ladybug

luncheon will

be on

Thursday

April 6 at

the boathouse

at

12 noon

There will be a Memorial Service for Marilyn Wallace on Saturday, April 1, at 11:00 am at

Celebration PC(USA) with visitation and reception to follow the service.

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The second and

third Sunday

OF EACH

MONTH is our

He~Brews

Coffee Bar!

YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH By Cecilia Evans and Jackie Sinnet

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTIEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTIEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTIEESTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTIEE By Terry Pettijohn

Y outh of Celebration Celebration Youth will be partnering with the choir to spend an afternoon in song and fellowship

at Reflections Assisted Living on Sunday, April 2. First we will share tacos at the church.

Saturday, April 29, will be the Spring Belk Charity Days. Youth will be selling tickets April 16 and April 23 before and after church. Tickets are $5.00 and you will receive $5.00 off your first purchase. The funds raised will help the youth go to camp.

We will be having a church-wide bowling event on May 7. Please join us at Waccamaw Bowling/Myrtle Beach Bowl at 2 PM. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Next small

group

meetings

april 8 and

april 29

The Strategic Ministry and Mission Planning process is going well. The steering committee is working to compile results from the congregational survey. We appreciate all the input that you have shared and look forward to sharing a summary of the results with you later this year. On April 8 and April 29, the small groups will be meeting to continue their work in the planning process under the leadership and guidance of the Rev. Charles Elliott. Thanks to all participants in the small groups for sharing your time and talents with us. Please pray for this planning process and for our church as we seek God’s vision for our future.

Our 2nd Habitat Build will be at Hope's Crossing on Tuesday, April 4, from 8am-2pm. Many of you have asked what task we will be doing: it could be metaling, door hanging, or prepping for painting. There is an experienced team that is at the site who will guide you and find a task so you can contribute to the home. Please bring water and your lunch to the work site.

MISSION/OUTREACH MISSION/OUTREACH MISSION/OUTREACH MISSION/OUTREACH By Cecilia Evans

The total income for the YTD January and February was $96,377 while total expenses were $97,925, for a deficit difference of $1,547. We had budgeted for a YTD deficit of $3,254, therefore, we did better than we had budgeted. With continued growth in the church and watching our expenditures, we are on our way to having a good year.

FINANCE UPDATEFINANCE UPDATEFINANCE UPDATEFINANCE UPDATE By Joe Alexander

Shepherd’s Table Teams for 2017 Team A: Nancy Torcivia, Dom Torcivia, Margaret Reeder, Beth Bruton

Team B: Roy Andrews, Laurie Andrews, Dot Crissey, Nancy Thornburg, Rick Thornburg

Team C: Kathy Wechter, Mike Wechter, Bob Stepanek, Carol Butler, Ken Krenzer

Team D: Anne Brallier, Sara Bamrick, Donna Woodard, Gerri Byrne, Mike Resnick

Team E: Jerry Rashid, Rosie Rashid, Leslie Eckert, Tom Dendy, Paul Youngblood, Patty Youngblood

THANK YOU FOR SERVING THIS YEAR. Your dates will be listed on the calendar each month.

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Elder of the Week Apr 2—Joe Alexander Apr 9—Cecilia Evans Apr 16—Ken Krenzer Apr 23—Nanette Kelly Apr 30—Bernadine Lamar Liturgist Apr 2—Kathy Wechter Apr 9—Nancy Torcivia Apr 16—Elizabeth Wills Apr 23—Peg Speidel Apr 30—Priscilla Mulligan Visitors Table/Greeter Apr 2—Heidi Cherry Apr 9—Priscilla Mulligan Apr 16—Nanette Kelly Apr 23—Priscilla Mulligan Apr 30—Jade Bender

Nursery Apr 2—Betsy Hughes Apr 9—Nanette Kelly Apr 16—Donna Woodard Apr 23—Vicki Jacobs Apr 30—Leslie Eckert Pre K –Kindergarten Children’s Church– Tonja Paolini Children’s Church Grades 1-5 Trudy Miller

Sound Board Apr 2—Nicklaus McIlrath Apr 9—Carol Butler Apr 16—Carol Butler Apr 23—Nicklaus McIlrath Apr 30—Carol Butler

Media Shout Apr 2—Bernadine Lamar Apr 9—Katrena White Apr 16—Bernadine Lamar Apr 23—Bernadine Lamar Apr 30—Katrena White Ushers for the month of March—Jesse Wallace, Donna Woodard, Corey Jacobs, Margaret Reeder Communion — Cecilia Evans, Nanette Kelly, Terry Baker, Bernie Pettijohn, Joe Alexander Communion for Maundy Thursday-Rev. Tom Dendy, Rev Becky Kiser, Priscilla Mulligan, Bob Miller, Katrena White

VOLUNTEERS SERVING THIS MONTHVOLUNTEERS SERVING THIS MONTHVOLUNTEERS SERVING THIS MONTHVOLUNTEERS SERVING THIS MONTH

The First Wednesday Fellowship meal is April 5, beginning at 5:30 pm. It is a Southern Food potluck, so bring your favorite southern food dish to share. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex. The program following dinner will be Rick Caplan and his Canine Angels.

FIRST WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP FIRST WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP FIRST WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP FIRST WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP

IF YOU CANNOT SERVE ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAY, PLEASE CONTACT SOMEONE IN YOUR GROUP TO CHANGE WITH YOU. AFTER YOU HAVE CHANGED, PLEASE LET LINDA IN THE OFFICE

KNOW OF THE CHANGE. THANK YOU FOR SERVING AT CELEBRATION!

It is so hard to believe that we are in the last couple months of preschool for this school year. Time sure flies when you are having fun. We are all looking forward to a much needed break in the middle of the month. We will return on April 16, all geared up for the end of the school year. Don’t worry the year is far from over and we have many fun and exciting activities planned. We are all looking forward to this month in hopes that the warm weather will be more consistent and we can count on many warm and sunny days. Upon returning from break, we will be learning some nursery rhymes. Studies have shown that a child that has memorized eight nursery rhymes by the age of four years old are among the best readers by the time they are eight! We are still enrolling for summer camp and next school year. If you know anyone interested, please have them call the preschool office for more information. For all of you with children or grandchildren, Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year is the week of April 3. Contact your neighborhood school for the times they will have their registrations. I hope everyone has an enjoyable spring and Easter!

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Take a moment to wish those who have a birthday this month birthday wishes or send them a card. If your birthday is not listed, please let Linda Berry in the office know.

Apr 5 – Beth Bruton

Apr 5 – Hailey Ross

Apr 7 – Lynn Bastian

Apr 8 – Jim Coulter

Apr 9 – Kathy Wechter

Apr 12 – Donna Clontz

Apr 25 – Char Marie Wenzel

Apr 26 – Carla Baker

Apr 27 – Larry Bowie

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRILBIRTHDAYS FOR APRILBIRTHDAYS FOR APRILBIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL

PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL By Susan Spraker

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The 5th annual Blessing of the Bikes is Saturday, May 6, from 10 am-12 noon. Hot dogs will be served. Ride on in on your bike and leave blessed. The rain date is May 20. For more details, please call Terry Baker at 843-903-1195

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APRIL 2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Memorial Service for Marilyn Wallace 11 am

2 Adult SS 9:15am Fellowship 10:15 Choir Rehearsal 10:15 Worship 11am Communion Fifth Sunday of Lent Youth and Choir to Reflections

3

NO Tool Time Bible Study

4 Quilters 10am

Habitat Build 8am-2pm

5 First Wednesday

Dinner 5:30 Program to follow

Choir Rehearsal 7pm

6

LadyBug Luncheon at

The Boathouse 12noon

7

8

Strategic Planning Small Group Meeting

No 2 10:30-12:30pm

9 Adult SS 9:15am Fellowship 10:15 Choir Rehearsal 10:15 Worship 11am Youth He~Brews Café

PALM SUNDAY

10

Tool Time Bible Study 10:30am

Team A cooks at The Shepherd

Table

11

Quilters 10am

12

Choir Rehearsal 7pm

13

Maundy Thursday Worship

7pm

14 GOOD FRIDAY

15

16 Adult SS 9:15am Fellowship 10:15 Choir Rehearsal 10:15 Worship 11am Youth He~Brews Café

EASTER

Belk Charity Day tickets on sale

17 Tool Time Bible Study 10:30am

Stated Session 5:15pm

CHURCH OFFICES AND PRESCHOOL

CLOSED

18

Quilters 10am

19

Choir Rehearsal

7pm

20 21

Breakfast Buddies at Johnny D’s 9am

22

Relay for Life at

Market Common

23 Adult SS 9:15am Fellowship 10:15 Choir Rehearsal 10:15 Worship 11am Belk Charity Day tickets on sale

24 Tool Time Bible Study 10:30am

Team D cooks at The Shepherd

Table

25

Quilters 10am

26

Choir Rehearsal

7pm

27 28 29 Strategic

Planning Small Group Meeting

No 3 10:30-12:30pm

30 Adult SS 9:15am Fellowship 10:15 Choir Rehearsal 10:15 Worship 11am

PRAYER OF JABEZ —“Oh that You would bless Celebration, indeed, and enlarge our territory, in your name. That your hand would be with us and that You would keep us from evil, that we may not cause hurt to others.” I Chronicles 4:10 (Adapted for Celebration)

PRESCHOOL CLOSED —SPRING BREAK

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP for children ages 3-5 years old is still underway. It will be held 9am-1pm Monday-Friday, starting June 12 and

ends July 21. It will NOT be held the week of July 3. (children must have a valid South Carolina immunization record.

Name: Terry Pettijohn

Family: I met the love of my life in the 8th grade. Bernie and I have been married for 47 years, and we have three children. Terry and Shelley live in Myrtle Beach with their two children: Ana and Noah. Karen and Kenny also live in Myrtle Beach with their three children: Jillian, Gavin, and Kaden. Tommy and Erika live in Columbus, Ohio, with their son Colton and new baby Wyatt. We lived in Marion, Ohio, for over 40 years, and when both Terry and Karen moved to Myrtle Beach, we decided to retire and move here to be close to our five grandchildren living within 5 minutes of us (we still get back to Ohio as often as possible).

Church Background: I was born into the Presbyterian Church. My grandfather was a founder of the United Presbyterian Church in Ecorse, Michigan. This is where I grew up, was confirmed, and Bernie and I were married (she was Catholic prior to our marriage). When we went to graduate school, we joined First Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green, Ohio, where I served as Deacon. After graduate school we moved to Marion, Ohio, where we joined First Presbyterian Church of Marion. This is where we raised our three children, taught Sunday School, edited the church newsletter, hosted the website, and both served as Elder. In June 2015, we moved to Myrtle Beach, and the first church we attended was Celebration. Within 15 minutes we both knew this is where we wanted to be (so did not look at any other options). We joined in January 2016.

Career Background: I was born and raised in Michigan. I attended Alma College (Presbyterian school) and Michigan State University as an undergraduate. I was considering becoming a vet, but once I took my first psychology course, that is what I wanted to learn about. I earned a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and then we moved to Marion, Ohio, where I taught psychology. Being a Professor of Psychology was the only thing I wanted to do as a career, and I really loved teaching. I even taught extra courses without pay! Students were involved in my research (animal motivation and behavior), which kept me motivated to continue to teach a wide variety of courses. I retired as Professor Emeritus of Psychology when we moved to Myrtle Beach.

Activities: Other than family, teaching, and church, I have always enjoyed music and photography. And now I have time to archive our vast collections of songs, photos, and family videos. Currently, Bernie and I have been exploring South Carolina. We love to have the opportunity to watch the grandkids grow up, and nothing makes us happier than playing and being with them. And Bernie has the goal of eating at every restaurant in Myrtle Beach area, so of course I have to help her out.

Committee Assignment as Elder: I am head of the Strategic Planning Committee, and along with the committee, have been working on the Ministry and Mission planning process (yes, the survey you completed in church a few weeks ago).

Favorite Thing About Celebration Church: When we first attended Celebration both Bernie and I were overwhelmed by the sense of caring and family. That has only increased, and we both feel blessed to be members of Celebration.

MEET YOUR ELDERSMEET YOUR ELDERSMEET YOUR ELDERSMEET YOUR ELDERS

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Elder Pettijohn reports information on the sacrament of communion from the Website of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Sacraments of the Presbyterian Church - Part 2, Communion

"The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) understands Baptism and the Lord’s Supper to be Sacraments, instituted by God and commended by Christ. Sacraments are signs of the real presence and power of Christ in the Church, symbols of God’s action. Through the Sacraments, God seals believers in redemption, renews their identity as the people of God, and marks them for service” (Book of Order, W-1.3033.2).

Communion or Lord's Supper. “The Lord’s Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. During his earthly ministry Jesus shared meals with his followers as a sign of community and acceptance and as an occasion for his own ministry” (Book of Order, W-2.4001a).

"The Gospels report Jesus’ common eating and drinking with people from various walks of life, making such events worthy of remembrance. As far as it can be determined, Jewish meals always included bread. It was also customary for the host or head of the house to bless the bread and then break and share it with those at the table.

"On the day of his resurrection the risen Jesus made himself known to his followers in the breaking of bread. He continued to show himself to believers by preparing, serving and sharing meals. This act continued among the followers of Jesus and the breaking and sharing of bread became a sacred act of remembrance, making present God’s gracious act in Jesus the Christ in the special moment of remembering.

"The term Eucharist, derived from the Greek word eucharista, which means “thanksgiving,” is used by Mark, Matthew and Luke in their accounts of the institution of the Holy Meal. A verb form of this Greek word is used by Paul, emphasizing that Jesus gave thanks before breaking the bread and offering the cup. The joyous acts of thanksgiving that permeated the observance of this rite undoubtedly caused the second-century Christian writers to use the term Eucharist as the standard name for this meal.

“Around the Table of the Lord, God’s people are in communion with Christ and with all who belong to Christ. Reconciliation with Christ compels reconciliation with one another. All the baptized faithful are to be welcomed to the Table, and none shall be excluded because of race, sex, age, economic status, social class, handicapping condition, difference of culture or language, or any barrier created by human injustice.” (Book of Order, W-2.4006).

“The Lord’s Supper is to be observed on the Lord’s Day, in the regular place of worship, and in a manner suitable to the particular occasion and local congregation. It is appropriate to celebrate the Lord’s Supper as often as each Lord’s Day. It is to be celebrated regularly and frequently enough to be recognized as integral to the Service for the Lord’s Day” (Book of Order, W-2.4009).

“The invitation to the Lord’s Supper is extended to all who have been baptized, remembering that access to the Table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love. In preparing to receive Christ in this Sacrament, the believer is to confess sin and brokenness, to seek reconciliation with God and neighbor, and to trust in Jesus Christ for cleansing and renewal. Even one who doubts or whose trust is wavering may come to the Table in order to be assured of God’s love and grace in Christ Jesus” (Book of Order, W-2.4011a).

"It is a strong doctrine of Communion that we Presbyterians hold. The physical nature of the bread and the wine does not change. And yet Jesus is genuinely present here, as he promised, to sustain and strengthen his people. And we receive him into our inmost being in reliance on and in obedience to that promise."

[ from http://www.presbyterianmission.org/what-we-believe/communion/ ]

[ from: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/what-we-believe/what-makes-us-unique/ ]

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Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center Mark Your Calendar! Work Day at Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center April 12, 2017. Our first workday was a huge success! We have been having great weather for spring projects and we have plenty to do before summer! We are looking forward to seeing everyone on April 12. The projects we are focusing will include:

• Install climbing wall at Recreation Pavilion. Tools needed: Hammer, gloves and safety glasses.

• Cleaning debris along side entrance roads. Tools needed: Pruning shears and gloves.

• Cleaning flower beds and applying pine straw Tools: rake, pitchfork, and gloves.

There are projects for all skill levels and age groups. If you can come for the day we will be grateful to see you. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Jason Steen at (843) 479-3051 to RSVP.

Open House at Camp Pee Dee Mark your Calendar! A ministry of New Harmony Presbytery. Open House Saturday, April 22, 2017 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Come explore Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center! Join us anytime from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a walking tour of camp, a hot dog and bag of chips and to meet the staff. Should you have any question please contact Kelly Boone Sloan at (843) 479-3051.

April Treasured Tuesday

Hobcaw Barony

On April 25, we will meet at Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown at 1:00 pm for a two-hour tour of Bellefield Plantation. Hobcaw Barony is a 16,000 acre research reserve. It is one of the few underdeveloped tracts on the Waccamaw Neck. The Bellefield Plantation Tour takes place on the grounds of Bellefield Plantation, the home of Belle Baruch, daughter of Bernard and Anne Baruch. Belle built her permanent home in what she called the "friendliest woods in the world." As the house stands empty and awaits restoration, these tours provide a chance to walk the grounds, see the stables, kennels, garage and gardens of a once stately home as well as step inside the house to understand Belle's simple lifestyle and her love of the Lowcountry .

The cost is $22.00 with a 12-person limit. We currently have 11 spots available. To register, mail a check made payable to Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center to: Camp Pee Dee Retreat Center 1201 Camp Pee Dee Road Bennettsville, S.C., 29512 Please be sure to add a note indicating your name, the number of people you are registering and your church. Registrations must be received no later than April 7. Please contact Kelly Boone Sloan at (843) 479-3051 with any questions or to register.

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The Relay for Life will take place on April 22, 2017 at Market Common. To Register Online go to http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY17SA?pg= entry&fr_id=83280 We have raised $387 as of this printing, which makes us number 10 out of 20 teams in our area. Our goal is $1000.00.

OPENING CERMONY Time: 11:00 am We'll kick off the event by celebrating everyone who's been affected by cancer. Whether someone's been diagnosed for 10 days or been cancer-free for 10 years, they gather together for the crowd to cheer them on. Time: 2:00 pm "Kids in Capes" Superhero costume event from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with Superhero Character Meet & Greet

SURVIVORS LAP Time: 6:00 pm Survivors define courage and inspire those facing a cancer diagnosis. Their strength is honored with each step they take around the first lap. If you know anyone who's overcome cancer, invite them to join.

CAREGIVERS LAP Time: 6:00 pm Caring for others is such a selfless act, which is why we honor caregivers with a lap. They often walk with the person they've supported.

LUMINARIA Time: 8:30 pm Each Luminaria bag represents a loved one lost to cancer, brings support to those affected by it, and honors survivors. This powerful moment gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers hope and comfort.

CLOSING CEREMONY Time: 10:30 pm We celebrate all that we've accomplished together and remember those we've lost. Together, we commit to take action and help end the pain and suffering of cancer.

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RELAY FOR LIFE RELAY FOR LIFE RELAY FOR LIFE RELAY FOR LIFE By Nanette Kelly

With the clearing of the land, we became a more visible church. But how are we going to make the visibility and the land work to our advantage? We have been provided with a large plot of land that gives us immeasurable dreams of what we can do for the future ministry of the church. So good news, space is not a problem as we grow. We have awesome volunteers that keep the grounds beautiful.

With this land, there is maintenance needed. The maintenance of the land is a visible sign to the community that we take pride in our appearance.

We will be collecting a 5th Sunday Offering on April 30 to continue the upkeep and beautification of the property. We ask that you help us maintain the outward presence of the property as we continue to grow with God’s love internally.

The 5th

Sunday

Offering will

be used for the

upkeep and

beautification

of the

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2300 Carolina Forest Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Phone: 843-903-0308 Fax: 843-903-0345 celebrationpresbyterianmb@gmail.com www.celebrationpresbyterianchurch.org Facebook— Celebration Presbyterian Myrtle-Beach Dr Tom Dendy—Pastor Dr Rebecca Kiser, Temporary Supply Pastor Sarah Abushakra—Music Director Linda Berry—Office Administrator

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES April 9, 2017 11:00am — PALM/PASSION SUNDAY WORSHIP AT CELEBRATION. Children and Youth are invited to join with the choir in a palm procession at the beginning of worship. (*Children and Youth - Please arrive by 10:30am to receive palms and instruc-tions for the Palm Procession.)

April 13, 2017 7:00pm — MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP AT CELEBRATON. This service is focused on Jesus' encounters with the disciples in the Upper Room and his mandate to Love and Serve One Another which he demonstrated by washing their feet and serving them first Communion. It will include Scripture readings and prayers, silence, hymns and anthems, foot washing demonstration and Holy Communion shared by intinction. THIS SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. BRING A FRIEND. ALL ARE WELCOME!

April 14, 2017 6:00pm — GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP. Trinity Church in Myrtle Beach will present a Service of seven readings and seven anthems based on the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross. The church is located at 3000 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach 843-448-8426.

April 16, 2017 11:00am — Join us for EASTER WORSHIP at Celebration Presbyterian Church as we CELEBRATE the RESURRECTION and LIFE of JESUS CHRIST! Please join us in the Celebration of EASTER!