PRAYER LIST
- Anne Stone's mother
- Betty Fleenor
- Bob Crewdson's brother-in-law
- Carol Gose
- Carol Landreht's son-in-law
- Cathi Hopper's father
- Coke Floyd
- Eugenia Stanfield's sister
- Gary and Edie Athey's son
- Jimmie Rooks
- Judy Gilmore
- Kathy Arrowsmith's mother
- Keith Walker's father
- Lillie Gardner's grandfather
- Patti Schmitz
- Ray Carpenter's father
- Sharon Pair's mother
- Star Smith
- Susan Herndon's sister
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
DEPLOYED
(Non-Combat Zones)
- Adam Gilmore - Air Force
- Jessica Glatz
(Combat Zones)
- Robert Holder (Afghanistan)
IN NON-COMBAT ZONES
- B. J. Manis (HI)
- Brian Bishop
- Connor Lundkovsky
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett - Army (AK)
- Ken Culbertson - National Guard (SC)
- Michael Smoak - Marines
- Ron Culbertson
- Sean Spence - Coast Guard (AK)
- Steven Shealy (SC)
- Sumner Thomas (RI)
- Wyatt Hughes - Army (Ft. Bragg, NC)
Please call the church office to make updates to our prayer list! To see a complete list of prayer request policies, please refer to our
Prayer webpage.
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Sex for God's Glory
David Allen Coe once sang, "Everyone's lying about livin' and everyone's living a lie." While I'm not that pessimistic about life, I do think he was right about a very real struggle. We typically act like sheep and are gullible to what the masses are saying and doing. This provides incredible pressure for Christians who are called to live a completely different life than what is common among most people. Separating cultural norms from Biblical truth, however, has always been a struggle for Christians. However, while I do believe people are typically gullible about sin, the contemporary church has not done a good job at helping people distinguish between God's way of living (true living that leads to true life) and the world's way of living (living a lie that leads to a dead end). For example, why is it that the most popular topic in our culture is almost never discussed in the church? Watch any commercial, listen to 102.3FM, read any trending article on twitter or catch up on fashion, and most of the time the driving force is sex. Sex runs our current world, the church runs from it and Christian parents act like they're kids are immune to it.
Starting this Sunday, January 21, join me as we begin a cultural discussion for parents who are soon to have kids or parents of kids of all ages entitled, "Sex for God's Glory." If we're going to thrive as God's people, we must accept the truth that this conversation begins when our children are much younger than we expect. Additionally, married couples have to be on the same page about sex before they present a solid front to their kids in order to be convincing about it. Hope to see you Sunday at 5:30 pm in rooms 145/146 of the Lighthouse. Since grandparents are also involved in this equation, they are welcome to join into the conversation, as well.
Christ First,
Joel Brantner
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Prayer Focus for January:
Please pray for the persecuted church.
Christian Love & Sympathy
is extended to Pam Hall on the loss of her husband, Jody Hall and Joe and Judy Durham on the loss of their nephew.
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The Church and Child Development Center are closed today due to inclement weather. Dinner, evening classes and programming are cancelled as well.
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Winter/Spring Classes 2018:
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Parenting: Sex for God's Glory - led by Joel Brantner - Room 145- 146 LH. This important class is to: warn parents with toddlers that this conversation begins at age 4, prepare parents with elementary aged children with what to say, encourage parents with teenagers with God's expectations, & support empty nesters engaged in the advanced battle. Where ever you are on the parenting timeline, this class is essential for you! This class will be held Jan. 21 through Mar. 11 (class will not be held on Feb. 11 or 18).
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Wednesday Dinners Are Back!
Menu (Jan. 24): beef stew on cheese grits, slaw and dessert.
Menu (Jan. 31): chicken with wild rice, sweet corn, Asian slaw and dessert.
Cost:
Adults $5, Kids 3-11 $3, Family Max of $20. Make reservations by completing the tear-off form on the bulletin or call the church office 359-7770 by noon on Wednesday if possible.
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Youth Sunday: February 4, One Service Sunday with Potluck in Gym 
immediately following that service. During that potluck, there will be a silent auction to offset the youth summer conferences. Please visit the auction and bid on any items that you're interested in. If anyone has something that they would like to donate for this cause, please contact Justin Hall at the church:
[email protected].
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Souper Bowl of Caring: 
Monetary donations, benefiting LICS (Lexington Interfaith Community Services), will be collected in the gym during the potluck on Youth Sunday - February 4.
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Everyone is invited to attend! Annual Valentine's Dinner Friday, February 9.
(7:00 - 9 00 pm in the Light House, Doors open at 6:30). Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with your special someone or with a group of friends while enjoying valet parking, a delicious meal and entertainment. There is no cost, however, all donations will benefit our SGPC high school youth conference (RYM) in Denver, Colorado this June. Childcare is available for children ages 5th grade and younger for parents attending the dinner. Childcare reservations required.
Space is limited, please reserve your space by February 4. To register,
click here
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Multi-generational
Mission Trip: 
Join us April 1-7 (Spring Break) for a multi-generational mission trip to Rockport, Texas. Our Next Generation Ministry has teamed up with our Adult Missions team to offer a domestic mission for families, adults and teenagers.
Deadline to sign-up has been extended to January 28.
For online registration,
click here
. For more info, please contact Barry Morgan
[email protected]
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Renewal: Scripture Memorization 
Don't forget to join the Scripture memory challenge, Renewal! It's not too late to begin. For more details and to stay up to date, check out the Renewal Facebook page. All you need to do on the 1st and 15th of the month is post your name, city, state and scripture. Let's join together and fill our hearts with scripture!
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Elementary Children's Choir Musical Auditions: 
will be held on Sunday, January 21 at 5:30 pm in the sanctuary. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of our upcoming musical, Danny and the Shacks.
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Volunteer Needed to Coordinate Flowers for the Altar Table:
We need a person or two to volunteer to be the coordinator for the altar flowers in the sanctuary. Jan Harrison would be happy to train a new volunteer as she passes the torch.
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Night of Prayer & Worship: 
Friday, February 2 at 7:00 pm in the Light House. A fun, spirit filled contemporary worship event. No admission fee. Childcare provided for ages 3 and under. Please join us as the Lexington community comes together for prayer and worship!
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Sermon Series:
Jeremiah-The Reluctant Prophet 
What does it mean to have faith in a world of tremendous difficulty? How do we live out a life of faith when others don't? The prophet Jeremiah can help us answer these questions. Jeremiah had a hard life. God called him to preach to the people and tell them to repent but the message was rejected. His hometown plotted against him. He was persecuted and thrown into a cistern. His ministry yielded only two converts. Yet, he believed and remained faithful to his Lord. Let's learn together what it means to serve the Lord in the face of hardship and rejection by studying this great prophet of God. A more in-depth class on Jeremiah will be offered on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The only book needed for this course is your Bible.
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Nailbenders:
This is a dedicated group of men who work both on  site and in the community to help SGPC members and friends in need. The group meets at 8:00 am on the second Saturday of each month at the Chick-fil-A in the center of Lexington, then they leave from there to work on the predetermined monthly project. If you would like to participate, you can show up on the designated Saturdays at CFA, or contact the group leaders at
[email protected]
for more information.
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Saxe Gotha Child Development Center Registration (2018-2019):
Preschool/Extended Care Registration for 2, 3 and 4 year olds will be open for Saxe Gotha members on January 30th. Current student registration has begun and registration is open to the public on February 5th. Summer/Afterschool Registration: Current Student (Mar. 5-16), Siblings (Mar. 19), Church Member & Prior Student (Mar. 20) and Registration Opens to Public (Mar. 23). Questions?
[email protected].
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Mother's Morning Out begins February 6th!
For ages 3
 months-2 years on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. We are currently on a waitlist, but if you would like to be added to the list or receive information about upcoming semesters please contact Sara McCarter at
[email protected] or 359-7770 ext. 49.
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Belize Mission Trip Update: July 3
0 - August 6, 2018:
Have you been thinking about going on a mission trip? Do you want to find out more about Saxe Gotha's trip to Belize this summer?
An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 pm in the church library.
The dates for the
trip are July 3
0 - August 6, 2018. The cost of $1500 covers travel, lodging, food and needed supplies but does not include costs for passports, souvenirs, spending money and snorkeling/diving. The money can be paid in installments with the first $500 due on Feb 25, then April 2 and the final on June 4. Anyone under the age of 19 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Eve Barker at
[email protected].
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Lexington Medical Center FREE Health Assessments:
Monday,
 March 26, 2018 (7:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. in Room 155 MB)
Requires 12 hour fasting except water. Free Screening include: Blood Pressure Assessment, Glucose (blood sugar), and total Cholesterol testing.
Must make an appointment, email Pansy Floyd
[email protected]
or call 359-7770.
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Youth Before-School-Small-Groups meet on Wednesday
 mornings.
Middle School -
6:40 - 7:25 am at Joel's house (108 Arnwood Court, 29072). Shuttle to school is available for middle school students. RSVP to Joel Brantner at
[email protected]. Breakfast is available-no cost.
Small Group Study: Ephesians: What is the Gospel
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High School - 6:45 - 7:45 am at Chick-fil-A (across from church). Students need transportation to and from small group. You will have time to purchase your breakfast. Small Group Study:
Book of 1 Corinthians.
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Nailbenders
meet at 8:00 a.m. (Second Saturday of the month) at the Lexington Chick-fil-A (5560 Sunset Blvd.) then leave from there to assist individuals in need. Everyone is welcome to help! Contact Keith Hall with questions:
[email protected]
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If you like to knit, or would like to learn to knit, we invite you to  join the
Prayer Shawl Ministry
group. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month (will meet on Oct. 19) in the Main Building, Room 154 from 10:00-11:30 am. Questions? Please call Polly Askew at 803-359-7263.
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1/21: Team 2, 1/28: Team 3, 2/4: Team 4, 2/11: Team 5, 2/18: Team 6, 2/25: Team 1
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Stephen Ministry
is our congregation's one-to-one care  giving ministry. These connections are confidential and matched up by gender. God works through Stephen Ministers to plant a seed of hope and healing in a person whose life seems barren and forlorn because of crisis or tragedy.
What do Stephen Ministers do?
These individuals listen to people in need, explore feelings, pray, share Christ's love, maintain confidentiality, and attend to the care-giving process, while leaving the results to God.
Stephen Ministers have big hearts.
If you are feeling unloved or need a friend, contact
Jon Myers
at (803)727-0322
, referral coordinator for men, or
Carol Perrin
at (803)917-6690
, the referral coordinator for women. Please know that your identity and requests are kept confidential.
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Tips for Giving By Text:
Saxe Gotha's Text Giving #: 803-302-3499
- If you text a monetary value, the funds are attributed to the church's default fund.
- If you text a monetary value + a fund name, the funds will be attributed to that fund name.
- You can also text the following: "Funds" (will give you a list of fund names), "Help" (to get assistance with gifting via text), or "Reset" (will remove saved credit card information).
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Year 1 - Ended July 31, 2017
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Year 2 - Ends July 31, 2018
(Raised as of Dec. 31, 2017)
* Not updated due to
inclement weather.
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To give to the Debt Free in Three Campaign or General Budget,
click here.
Hebrews 12:1 "Let us strip off every weight that slows us down ... and run with endurance the race."
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