March 8

Friends in Christ, it’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for as we advance our clocks one hour on Sunday morning at 2:00 am and return to Daylight Savings Time DST! (I’m not smiling)

As we adjust to the time change on Sunday morning, we will welcome the Rev. Evalyn Wakhusama to the Sea Island pulpit to share the morning message, “Called to a Life of Encounter,” based on Genesis 12:1-4 and Romans 4:1-5, 13-17. “Evalyn” will also provide an update on her work with the Nambale Magnet School, Kenya. We are grateful for Cary and Eve Tolley facilitating “Evalyn’s” second visit as Sea Island’s partnership with NBS continues to grow and develop.

Easter Candy: With our children looking forward to the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the church courtyard following the mid-morning Easter service, the Christian education committee is collecting candy donations. Donations can be placed in the designated basket located in the narthex or dropped off at the front desk during regular operating hours. Monday thru Friday.

Meeting of the Moms: Mothers of the youth and children of the church please join us on March 22nd from 5-6:30 in room 208 to discuss different ways that we can connect and support each other through our journey of motherhood and our walk with Christ. If you are able to attend please RSVP to Emily at emily@seaisland.millerdandm.com

One week away from the start of the annual Men’s Retreat on Pair a Dice Island, we pray that those who are able to make the retreat will enjoy making new friends and renewing long-standing friendships in the understanding that fellowship with Christ and with others strengthens our faith to represent Jesus and his message of the gospel in the world around us with a sense of joy and peace. Peace and Grace +

February 27

Sisters and Brothers in Christ, as we prepare to break bread and share the cup Sunday morning as a church family and community of faith, I believe the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer hold special meaning in a day and age where some people overlook the value of Christian fellowship.

“It is by the grace of God,” Bonhoeffer wrote, “that a congregation is permitted to gather visibly in this world to share God’s Word and Sacrament. Not all Christians receive this blessing. The imprisoned, the sick, the scattered lonely, the proclaimers of the Gospel in heathen lands stand alone. They know that visible fellowship is a blessing.”

Opportunities to enjoy the blessing of visible fellowship include the Men’s Breakfast beginning Saturday morning at 8:00 am; followed by the Thursday, 12 Noon Men’s Bible study, Room 208, in the book of Romans.

In two weeks our men of the church will come together like the disciples did on the Sea of Galilee by getting into boats at Russ Point Landing and motor boat to Pair a’ Dice Island for the annual Men’s Retreat, March 13, 14 and 15. POC: Barry Reynolds barryreynolds420@gmail.com and Mike Yoakum at mikeyoakum.29920@gmail.com.

Confirmands will gather for another session of their Confirmation/Catechism Class in Room 206 following Sunday’s 10:30 am worship service with our children and youth coming together for fellowship Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall and Christian education wing.

The Lady’s Lunch Bunch is looking forward to getting together at 11:30 am, Tuesday morning at Poncho’s Tacos & Beer, 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 103 (the old K-Mart Shopping Center). This is a good time for making new friends, enjoying good food and visiting with one another in a warm and gracious atmosphere.

Wednesday Wee Kirk begins with a 5:30 supper and the singing of hymns in the Fellowship Hall. Afterwards, we break up into small groups where we continue a lenten journey with some of the great hymns of the church as the lyrics we sing offer strong affirmations of faith. The food is great, the singing is inspiring and the small groups, warm and inviting and very engaging.

As we close out next week, a Committal Service for Herb and Marge Jarvis is scheduled for Friday, 11:00 am, in the church’s Memorial Garden & Columbarium. As we thank God for the friendship and lives of Herb and Marge, we will also celebrate the Christian hope of the resurrection.

On this Friday afternoon, dancing between raindrops, may we hold tight to the conviction that wherever we may be, we are held together solely in Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless and keep you. +

February 20

With the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany behind us, we now move into the season of Lent, a 40 day period where we follow Jesus into the wilderness and as he was tempted, it is of spiritual importance that we acknowledge our own personal temptations and do our best, in the name of Christ, to resist and overcome them.

May the wisdom of the Psalmist be a blessing to you, your loved ones, and friends, “Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!” (Psalm 32) Peace and Grace +

February 22 – 28

Sunday 1st Sunday in Lent
9:30  Adult Class, Room 208
11:45 Confirmation/Catechism Class, Room 208
5:00   Children’s Ministry (MADD) & Mid and Senior Hi Youth

Monday
10:00  Weekly Staff Meeting, Pastor’s Study
6:00   Scout Troop 200, Fellowship Hall & Youth Room

Tuesday
10:00  Weekly Staff Meeting, Pastor’s Study
12:00  Sea Island Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30   Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00   Sea Island Ringers (Bell Choir Rehearsal), Sanctuary

Wednesday
12:00 Beaufort Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30  Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
    Wee Kirk Night
5:30  Supper in the Fellowship Hall
6:00   Lenten Study in Small Groups
    A Lenten Journey with Hymns

Thursday
12:00  Men’s Bible Study (Romans), Room 208
3:30   Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00   Christian Education Committee, Room 208

Friday
7:30   Lowcountry Rotary
5:30   Oyster Roast, Church Campus

Saturday
8:00   Men’s Breakfast, Room 208
7:00   AA Meeting, Room 208

Blue Shirt Sunday – First Sunday in Lent

The first Sunday of Lent throughout the Presbyterian Church (USA) is designated “Wear your blue t-shirt (or something blue) as a testament of the ways the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on Easter morning makes a difference. King David sang, “You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” (Psalm 30) Thousands of volunteers give expression to the words “Out of Chaos, Hope.” Many disaster survivors who see the love of God evident in the lives of these servants are able to take off their cloak of mourning and begin to find joy. We give thanks to God for Mark McCain and Jeneane Ryan who currently serve on PDA Response Teams.

Wee Kirk Night – Wednesday

We will begin our time together at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall with a nice supper, the singing of two hymns, Evening Prayer and then move to two small groups where we will look at and reflect on the various hymns of Lent and explore the themes of forgiveness, vision, Holy Week and Easter. +

Scotland Here We Come

Our Scotland pilgrims should have their passports in hand and secure their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for the United Kingdom. Please reach out to Kay Keeler 843.812.4206 if you have questions or need help. Some of the highlights of the trip include visiting the home of John Knox on the Royal Mile, joining the congregation of the St. Giles Cathedral for Sunday morning worship, visiting the Culloden Battlefield near Inverness, St. Andrews on the coast, the Isle of Skye, and the Isle and Abbey of Iona. We begin our journey flying out of the Charleston International Airport on May 30.

Presbyterian Women – Outreach Projects

School Uniform Pants Drive
Help us provide new or gently used school uniform pants for students at St. Helena Elementary School. They especially need small sizes for students in Pre-K through 1st Grade, Khaki or Black. Pants your kids or grands have outgrown are fine if in good shape. Leave your donations in the blue bin located in the Narthex. POC: Donna Hartley at dfhartley51@gmail.com.

CAPA in Need of Paper Products
We are collecting paper towels, toilet paper and tissues for the CAPA’s Kids Shelter. Every dollar they don’t have to spend on these basic necessities can go toward helping the children they serve. Look for the labeled bin by the office entrance door. POC: Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com.

February 13

This Week

Sunday Transfiguration of the Lord
9:30  Adult Class, Room 208
11:45  Confirmation/Catechism Class, Room 208
5:00  Children’s Ministry (MADD) & Mid and Senior Hi Youth
5:00  Preparatory Meeting for our Summer Scotland Trip (Sanctuary)

Monday
3:30  Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00  Diaconate Meeting, Pastor’s Study
6:00  Scout Troop 200, Fellowship Hall & Youth Room

Tuesday
12:00  Sea Island Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30  Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00  Sea Island Ringers (Bell Choir Rehearsal), Sanctuary

Wednesday
12:00  Beaufort Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30  Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00  Ash Wednesday Service, Dispensation of Ashes, Sanctuary

Thursday
12:00  Men’s Bible Study (Romans), Room 208
3:30  Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00  Christian Education Committee, Room 208

Friday
7:30  Lowcountry Rotary

Saturday
7:00  AA Meeting, Room 208

Souper Bowl Sunday – Thank You!

Our youth are grateful for your strong support last Sunday as they collected via their pots and pans dollar bills in the amount of $816, which will be donated to a local charity of their choice. They also hope you enjoyed the soup!

Ordination & Installation of Church Officers

Following a tradition and religious rite established in the early church, today is a special day in the life of our congregation as we receive a new group of church officers. As they prepare to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ, we promise to pray for them, to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is the Head of the Church.

Scotland Orientation
Sunday, February 15, 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Ash Wednesday
Dispensation of Ashes, February 18, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary

“My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.” (Psalm 145.21)

A Prayer for the beginning of Lent

“Lent is a time to be with you, Lord, in a special way, a time to pray, to fast, and to follow you on our way to Jerusalem, to Golgotha, and to the final victory over death. I am still so divided, I truly want to follow you, but I also want to follow my own desires and lend an ear to the voices that speak about prestige, success, pleasure, power and influence. Help me to become deaf to these voices and more attentive to your voice, which calls me to choose the narrow road to live.

Please, Lord, be with me every moment and in every place. Give me the strength and the courage to live this Lenten season faithfully, so that when Easter comes, I will be able to taste with joy the new life that you have prepared for me. Amen.” (from Henri Nouwen)

Presbyterian Women – Outreach Projects
School Uniform Pants Drive

Help us provide new or gently used school uniform pants for students at St. Helena Elementary School. They especially need small sizes for students in Pre-K through 1st Grade, Khaki or Black. Pants your kids or grands have outgrown are fine if in good shape. Leave your donations in the blue bin located in the Narthex. POC: Donna Hartley at dfhartley51@gmail.com.

CAPA in Need of Paper Products

We are collecting paper towels, toilet paper and tissues for the CAPA’s Kids Shelter. Every dollar they don’t have to spend on these basic necessities can go toward helping the children they serve. Look for the labeled bin by the office entrance door. POC: Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com.

February 6

This Week

Today Scout Sunday Troop 200 – Souper Bowl Sunday
9:30 Adult Class, Room 208
Soup & Souper Bowl Offering, Youth Project, (9:30 & 11:30)

11:30 Soup & Souper Bowl Offering
11:45 Confirmation/Catechism Class, Room 208
1:00 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, Steve & Addie Lee, FH

Monday
3:30 Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00 Session Council, Room 208
6:00 Scout Troop 200, Fellowship Hall & Youth Room

Tuesday
12:00 Sea Island Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30 Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00 Sea Island Ringers (Bell Choir Rehearsal), Sanctuary

Wednesday
12:00 Beaufort Rotary, Fellowship Hall
3:30 Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
7:00 Kirk Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Thursday
10:00 Presbyterian Women, Small Group, Lydia Circle, Room 208
12:00 Men’s Bible Study (Romans), Room 208
1:00 Interment for Jack Hamilton, Columbarium & Memorial Garden
3:30 Safe Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
6:00 Presbyterian Women, Small Group, Mary Magdalene Circle

Friday
7:30 Lowcountry Rotary

Saturday
8:00 Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall
9:30 Winter Presbytery Meeting, Dorchester PC, Summerville, SC
7:00 AA Meeting, Room 208

Souper Bowl Sunday

Following a long-standing tradition at Sea Island, youth will be stationed in and around the Narthex with pots for your dollar bill contributions for a non-profit organization TBD. They will also be providing a basic soup for your eating pleasure as we prepare for the Super Bowl game in Santa Clara, CA.

Presbyterian Women, Small Group Women Circles
Thursday, February 12, 10:00 am and 6:00 pm

All women of the church are invited to join us for fellowship, food, and Bible study the second Thursday of every month. The Lydia Circle meets at 10:00 am with coffee and treats, and the Mary Magdalene Circle meets at 6:00 pm with a light supper. You do not have to be a circle member or even a SIPC member. Friends and neighbors are welcome, too. POC: Lydia Circle, Carol Dykeman at cidykeman@gmail.com and Mary Magdalene Circle, Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com.

School Uniform Pants Drive

Help us provide new or gently used school uniform pants for students at St. Helena Elementary School. They especially need small sizes for students in Pre-K through 1st Grade, Khaki or Black. Pants your kids or grands have outgrown are fine if in good shape. Leave your donations in the blue bin located in the Narthex. POC: Donna Hartley at dfhartley51@gmail.com.

CAPA in Need of Paper Products

We are collecting paper towels, toilet paper and tissues for the CAPA’s Kids Shelter. Every dollar they don’t have to spend on these basic necessities can go toward helping the children they serve. Look for the labeled bin by the office entrance door. POC: Jodie Linn at jodielinn95@gmail.com.

Ordination & Installation of Church Officers
Sunday, February 15, the Mid-Morning 10:30 Worship Service

Next Sunday will be a special day in the life of our congregation as Chris Jones and Barry Reynolds will be ordained to the office of Elder and installed with Doug Crowley and John Partin to the Session Council, Class of 2028 with Bradi Dinkins, Dean Feaster, Jackie Ganas and Dan Spruill ordained to the office of Deacon and installed with Jeanne Reynolds to the Board of Deacons, Class of 2028. In the name of Jesus Christ, our friends have been called to Christian service within and beyond our community of faith.

Scotland Orientation
Sunday, February 15, 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Sea Island Presbyterian Church

January 18

News You Can Use

Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

In August 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr. visited the Montreat Conference Center and delivered a keynote speech, “The Church on the Frontier of Racial Tension” at the Christian Action Conference. In the speech, Dr. King addressed civil rights, social injustice, non-violence, and the church’s role, causing some controversy but marking a significant moment in civil rights history.

Christian Sympathy

Zaw Myo Tun, an occasional visitor for Sunday morning worship and our Cold Weather Shelter, a native of Myanmar, entered the Church Triumphant on December 12, 2025.

Thomas “Chad” Clayton, Coates, Jr. brother of Kathy (John) Williams, entered the Church Triumphant on January 13, 2026. Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangement.

“O Lord, you have delivered my soul from death, my ears from tears, my feet from stumbling. I walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 116)

Adult Sunday School Class
This Morning, 9:30 am, Room 208
The Book of Daniel: A Rigorous Study and Discussion

Ladies at Lunch, Tuesday, 11:30 am
Sister-Sister Deli, 403 Carteret Street, Downtown

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the gift of fellowship, casual conversation, and nice meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Safe-Haven, After School Tutoring Ministry
Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Christian Education Wing & Fellowship Hall

Helping Children in our Community with the love of Christ.

Wednesday (Wee) Kirk Night
5:30 pm Supper, 6:00 Conversation & Prayer
Readings from the Daily Lectionary & Practical Christianity

Our time together is devoted to considering ways we can apply the teachings of Jesus in daily life, moving beyond mere belief to demonstrating faith through actions like compassion, service, ethical conduct in work and family, and personal transformation, focusing on loving God and neighbor in tangible ways, from prayer to serving the needy and showing forgiveness. Through our study and conversation, we learn that faith should be visible in all aspects of life, not just private moments, transforming how we interact with the world around us.

Men’s Bible Study
This Thursday, January 22. 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Room 208, A Study of the NT Book of Romans, Ch. 4

POC: Bill Staples at bstaples60@gmail.com

Confirmation-Catechism
January 25, 11:45 am, 6th Grade and Above
Fellowship Hall, Brown Bag Lunch, POC: Steve & Kay Keeler

Diaconate Meeting
Monday, January 26, 6:00 pm

Members of the Diaconate are scheduled to meet a week from Monday when they will review the pastoral care needs of the congregation, receive updates regarding the Network of Care, and address the joys and concerns within our community of faith. A portion of each meeting is devoted to offering prayers of intercession for those of special need and care. POC: Sam Keeler, Moderator, 843.812.3999.

Souper Bowl Sunday, February 8

Following a long-standing tradition at Sea Island, youth will be stationed in and around the Narthex with pots for your dollar bill contribution for a non-profit organization TBD. They will also be providing a basic soup for your eating pleasure as we prepare for the Super Bowl game in Santa Clara, CA.

Elders & Deacons-Elect
Church Officer Training in January & February

Remaining Zoom sessions with Jim Deavor are scheduled for January 26 and February 2 with Officers-Elect meeting with the Session Council on February 9. Ordination and Installation is scheduled for Sunday, February 15.

January 11

News You Can Use

Adult Sunday School Class
Sunday Morning, 9:30 am, Room 208

The Book of Daniel: A Rigorous Study and Discussion

POC: Donna Hartley, dfhartley51@gmail.com

MADD Children’s Ministry
Presbyterian Youth Connection, Mid & Senior High
Sunday Afternoon, 5:00 to 6:30 pm

This ongoing ministry is developed for continued 1) faith exploration, 2) discipleship training, 3) community building, 4) leadership development, 5) service to others, and 6) connecting our young people to the wider church via presbytery events, Montreat Conferences, and the spring visit to Scotland and the island and Abbey of lona.

Safe-Haven, After School Tutoring Ministry
Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Christian Education Wing

Working with and supported by the Beaufort County School District, this ministry with its many volunteers from our congregation provides a safe environment for the children and students to develop their skills in reading, writing, math and a wide assortment of other subjects. Since the development of the Safe Haven, our students have excelled in their respective classrooms.

Session Council
Monthly Stated Meeting, Monday, 6:00 pm

Members of the Session Council will gather Monday evening, in the Wing of the Fellowship Hall, along with our Elders-Elect, for its first meeting of the New Year. Various committee reports will address such areas as Christian education, finances, pastoral care needs, and the overall ministry of the church in the first quarter of a new church year.

Elders & Deacons-Elect
Officer Training in January

The second session of Church Officer Training, provided by Jim Deavor, Clerk of Session at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, will take place tomorrow evening January 12 by way of Zoom with following sessions on January 26 & February 2. In person training will be conducted on January 24 at the presbytery office in North Charleston. The training addresses the areas of personal faith, knowledge of doctrine, government, and discipline as contained in the Constitution of the church, and the duties of ministry. Looking ahead, Elders and Deacons-Elect are scheduled to be examined in these areas of study at the monthly stated meeting of the Session Council on February 9 with their Ordination and Installation scheduled for Sunday, February 15, a week after the Super Bowl.

Wee Kirk Night
5:30 pm Supper, 6:00 Bible Study
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

Men’s Bible Study
This Thursday, January 8. 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Room 208, A Study of the NT Book of Romans, Ch. 3

Presbyterian Women’s Retreat
Fripp Island, SC; January 16 – 18, 2026

Registration available in the Narthex

Focus: Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit with Lessons from Women in the Bible
Fellowship, Fun, Friends (New & Old) with Study & Growth Cost: $125, Confidential Scholarships Available POC: Jodie Linn: 843.476.1176, jodielinn95@gmail.com Kay Keeler: 843.812.4206, kaykeeler52@gmail.com

2026 Confirmation-Catechism
January 25, 11:45 am, 6th Grade and Above

Fellowship Hall, Brown Bag Lunch, POC: Steve & Kay Keeler

Souper Bowl Sunday, February 8

Following a long-standing tradition at Sea Island, youth will be stationed in and around the Narthex with pots for your dollar bill contribution for a non-profit organization TBD. They will also be providing a basic soup for your eating pleasure as we prepare for the Super Bowl game in Santa Clara, CA.

Pastoral Care

In the Hospital

Jimmy Smith, (son of Ray & Marie Smith), MUSC, Charleston, SC

Assisted Care Living

Ursula Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal
Becky Bass, mother of Mary Lohr, Sprenger, Port Royal
Brenda Leming, mother of Starr Spearman, Indigo Hall, James Island
Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island

Prayers of Intercession

Blair Bolling (son of Lois Bolling), Jim and Ann Concannon (parents of Mary Jones). Ann Dasher (neice of Edna Horne), Mark (Mary Jo) Dievendorf, Nancy Dykemanm, Ed Fu, Marie Good (mother of Jo Feaster), Rod (Bea) Gregory, Deborah Perry Groot (sister of Karen Perry Cummins). Donald (Mary Lou) Gruel, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Sharon Janisse (mother of Alissa Murrie), Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Mike Kavanaugh (friend of Kerry and Paula Bunton). Ellen (Jim) Kemp, Bogee Lee (great-nephew of Steve & Addie Lee). Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee) Piper Lysen (granddaughter of Ron & Johanne Golcher), Janell McClure, Jay McGill, June Meeker. Nancy Miernechi (friend of Bea Gregory), Debbie Mitchell, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darry & Kim Poovey). Tim (Nancy ) O’Connor, Debbie Postell (sister of Kerry Bunton), Pete (Nancy) Pratt. Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Shirley Stevens & Gail Watson

January 4

We Grow & Mature in the Faith

Adult Sunday School Class
Sunday Morning, 9:30 am, Room 208
A Study of OT Book of Daniel, Chapter 1

Wee Kirk Night
5:30 pm Supper, 6:00 Bible Study
Resumes Next Week on January 14

Men’s Bible Study
This Thursday, January 8. 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Room 208, A Study of the NT Book of Romans, Ch. 2

MADD Children’s Ministry
Presbyterian Youth Connection, Mid & Senior High
January 11, 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Safe-Haven, After School Tutoring Ministry
Resumes January 12, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Christian Education Wing

Presbyterian Women’s Retreat
Fripp Island, SC; January 16 – 18, 2026
Registration available in the Narthex

Focus: Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit with Lessons from Women in the Bible
Fellowship, Fun, Friends (New & Old) with Study & Growth Cost: $125, Confidential Scholarships Available
POC: Jodie Linn: 843.476.1176, jodielinn95@gmail.com Kay Keeler: 843.812.4206, kaykeeler52@gmail.com

2026 Confirmation-Catechism
January 25, 11:45 am, 6th Grade and Above
Fellowship Hall, Brown Bag Lunch, POC: Steve & Kay Keeler

Pastoral Care

In the Hospital

Jimmy Smith, (son of Ray & Marie Smith), MUSC, Charleston, SC

Assisted Care Living

Ursula Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal; Becky Bass, mother of Mary Lohr, Sprenger, Port Royal; Brenda Leming, mother of Starr Spearman, Indigo Hall, James Island; Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island

Prayers of Intercession

Blair Bolling (son of Lois Bolling). Jim and Ann Concannon (parents of Mary Jones), Ann Dasher (neice of Edna Horne), Mark (Mary Jo) Dievendorf, Nancy Dykeman, Ed Fu, Marie Good (mother of Jo Feaster), Rod (Bea) Gregory, Deborah Perry Groot (sister of Karen Perry Cummins). Donald (Mary Lou) Gruel, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Sharon Janisse (mother of Alissa Murrie), Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Mike Kavanaugh (friend of Kerry and Paula Bunton), Bogee Lee (great-nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Piper Lysen (granddaughter of Ron & Johanne Golcher), Janell McClure, Jay McGill, June Meeker, Nancy Miernechi (friend of Bea Gregory), Debbie Mitchell, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey), Tim (Nancy), O’Connor, Debbie Postell (sister of Kerry Bunton), Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Shirley Stevens & Gail Watson.

Elders & Deacons-Elect
Officer Training in January

Church Officer Training, provided by Jim Deavor, Clerk of Session at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, will be offered on January 5, 12, 26 & February 2 by way of Zoom and in person on January 24 at the presbytery office in North Charleston and by Zoom on February 2. This opportunity can also serve as a refresher course for Elders and Deacons serving in the Classes of 2026 and 2027. The training will include the areas of personal faith, knowledge of doctrine, government, and discipline as contained in the Constitution of the church, and the duties of ministry. Looking ahead, Elders and Deacons-Elect are scheduled to be examined in these areas of study at the monthly stated meeting of the Session Council on February 9 with their Ordination and Installation scheduled for Sunday, February 15, a week after the Super Bowl.

December 14

We Grow & Mature in the Faith

Adult Sunday School Class
9:30 am, Room 208, One last look at the OT book of Ezekiel

We will be moving to a study of the OT book of Daniel

Wee Kirk Night
5:30 pm Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, and Green Beans
6:00 pm The Season of Advent

Presbyterian Women’s Retreat
Fripp Island, SC; January 16 – 18, 2026
Registration available in the Narthex

Focus: Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit with Lessons from Women in the Bible
Fellowship, Fun, Friends (New & Old) with Study & Growth
Cost: $125,Confidential Scholarships Available
POC: Jodie Linn: 843.476.1176, jodielinn95@gmail.com Kay Keeler: 843.812.4206, kaykeeler52@gmail.com

Weekly Men’s Bible Study
Resumes in January after the New Year

Christmas Cookie Sale
Sunday, December 21, after 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services

Purchase a Box of your Favorites for $10. Proceeds benefit the Montreat Worship & Music Conference and the Montreat Youth Conference. For those who love to bake, please consider gifting 3 dozen Christmas cookies for the sale with drop off beginning on Friday, December 19. Points of Contact are Kay Keeler at kaykeeler52@gmail.com; Emily Kremer at emily@seaisland.millerdandm.com.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
5:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Candlelight will lead us to the place of the Nativity as angels sing and we receive the bread and cup of Emmanuel, God with us, the gift of our salvation.

Pastoral Care

In the Hospital

Jo Beaver, East Cooper Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Assisted Care Living

Ursula Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal; Becky Bass, mother of Mary Lohr, Sprenger, Port Royal; Brenda Leming, mother of Starr Spearman, Indigo Hall, James Island; Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island

Prayers of Intercession

Blair Bolling (son of Lois Bolling). Jim and Ann Concannon (parents of Mary Jones), Mark (Mary Jo) Dievendorf, Nancy Dykeman, Ed Fu, Marie Good (mother of Jo Feaster), Rod (Bea) Gregory, Deborah Perry Groot (sister of Karen Perry Cummins). Brian (Donna) Haupt, Sharon Janisse (mother of Alissa Murrie), Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Mike Kavanaugh (friend of Kerry and Paula Bunton), Bogee Lee (great-nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Janell McClure, Jay McGill, June Meeker, Nancy Miernechi (friend of Bea Gregory), Debbie Mitchell, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey), Tim (Nancy), O’Connor, Debbie Postell (sister of Kerry Bunton), Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Jimmy Smith (son of Ray & Marie Smith), Shirley Stevens & Gail Watson.

Christian Sympathy

Shirley Stevens, Fayetteville, NC, mother of Lisa Crawford, entered the Church Triumphant on December 6, 2025. A Memorial Service is tentatively planned for Friday, December 19, 2025.From the Psalmist, “The Lord has saved my soulfrom death, I walk in the land of the living.” (Psalm 116)

Elders & Deacons Elect

The following were elected to church office at last Sunday’s congregational meeting: Doug Crowley, Chris Jones, John Partin and Barry Reynolds for the Office of Elder; and Bradi Dinkins, Dean Feaster, Jackie Ganas, Jeanne Reynolds and Dan Spruill to the Office of Deacon. Our Officers-Elect will receive training during the month of January with a scheduled date of February 15, 2026 for their Ordination and Installation.

El Salvador in January 24-31, 2026

International Habitat for Humanity; POC: Barbara Thomas callawassiecowgirl@gmail.com and/or 843.812.9500.

December 7

We Grow & Mature in the Faith

Adult Sunday School Class

9:30 am, Room 208, One last look at the OT book of Ezekiel
We will be moving to a study of the OT book of Daniel

Children & Youth Ministry
This Afternoon, 5:00 pm

We are scheduled to break bread together and begin preparations for the December 14 Christmas program. Questions: Please call or text Kay Keeler at 843-812-4206 and/or Lola Magliano at 845-216-8234.

Wee Kirk Night
5:30 pm Soup & Sandwich, 6:00 pm The Season of Advent

Presbyterian Women, Thursday
Lydia Circle (Small Group), 10:00 am, Room 208
Mary Magdalene Circle (Small Group), 6:00 pm, Room 208

Weekly Men’s Bible Study, Thursday
Thursday, 12 Noon to 1:00 pm, Room 208

Christmas Cookie Sale
Sunday, December 21, after 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services

Purchase a Box of your Favorites for $10. Proceeds benefit the Montreat Worship & Music Conference and the Montreat Youth Conference. For those who love to bake, please consider gifting 3 dozen Christmas cookies for the sale with drop off beginning on Friday, December 19. Points of Contact are Kay Keeler at kaykeeler52@gmail.com; Emily Kremer at emily@seaisland.millerdandm.com.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
5:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Candlelight will lead us to the place of the Nativity as angels sing and we receive the bread and cup of Emmanuel, God with us, the gift of our salvation.

Congregational Meeting
Today following the 8:30 & 10:30 am Worship Services

The Election of Elders & Deacons, Class of 2028

Pastoral Care

In the Hospital

Jimmy Smith, son of Ray & Marie Smith, Beaufort Memorial, Room 237

Assisted Care Living

Ursula Barrett, Helena Square, Port Royal
Becky Bass, mother of Mary Lohr, Sprenger, Port Royal
Brenda Leming, mother of Starr Spearman, Indigo Hall, James Island
Trudi Peevey, The Retreat, Lady’s Island

Prayers of Intercession

Blair Bolling (son of Lois Bolling). Jim and Ann Concannon (parents of Mary Jones), Mark (Mary Jo) Dievendorf, Nancy Dykeman, Ed Fu, Marie Good (mother of Jo Feaster), Rod (Bea) Gregory, Deborah Perry Groot (sister of Karen Perry Cummins). Brian (Donna) Haupt, Sharon Janisse (mother of Alissa Murrie), Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Mike Kavanaugh (friend of Kerry and Paula Bunton), Bogee Lee (great-nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Janell McClure, Jay McGill, Nancy Miernechi (friend of Bea Gregory), Debbie Mitchell, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey), Tim (Nancy), O’Connor, Debbie Postell (sister of Kerry Bunton), Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Shirley Stevens & Gail Watson.

Witness to the Resurrection

A Celebration of Life in loving memory of Chick (Nancy) Dykeman, is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, December 8, 2025, 1:00 pm, in our Sanctuary. “For you, O Lord, have saved my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 116)

El Salvador in January
International Habitat for Humanity

Join Barbara Thomas and the Global Village Team in El Salvador from January 24- 31 2026! No experience needed, just a desire to help and serve. POC: Barbara at civilconversation@gmail.com or by phone at 843.812.9500.