PRAYER LIST
- Beth Klaes
- Beth Rivers' father
- Betty Fleenor
- Craig Lemrow
- Doris Jordan's mother
- Jody Sullivan's sister-in-law
- Joe and Judy Durham's son-in-law
- Jon Myers
- Josh Nichols' father
- Joyce Murphy's mother
- Leslie Mullins
- Meredith Jenkins' mother
- Tim Houghtaling
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Bea Amsler
- Betty Fleenor
- Bill McCarter
- Bill Schwartz
- Connie Woodham
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Donnelle Glatz's mother
- Esther Bennett's sister/Kelly Delk's aunt
- Jackie Mims
- Jamie Porth's sister
- Jana Gunter's mother
- Jimmie Rooks' sister/Stephanie McGee's aunt
- John Burbage
- Jon Myers
- Jule Bland
- Kay Luthren's mother
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Kyle Anderson's mother
- Leslie Clark's father
- Marshall Edens
- Melinda Martin's mother
- Merritt Wham
- Mike Merck
- Robby Kerr's mother
- Sunny Jewell's parents
- Tim Kehoe's sister
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
(Non-Combat Zones)
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
- Robert Holder (AK)
- 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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Dear Fellow Servants of Jesus Christ,
Saxe Gotha has enjoyed a great October with wonderful events such as our Kirkin' O' The Tartan celebration and our Golf Tournament, but there are a couple key events yet to come:
The Men's
Wild Game Night is on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00-9:00 pm at Harmon's Open Air Tractor Barn. Scott Moore from Wild About Christ Ministries will serve as our keynote speaker. The menu will include: venison sausage, venison cube steak, catfish stew, baked beans, slaw, home fries, wild boar sliders, fried pepper rings and grilled quail. You will not want to miss this great evening - please be sure to invite a friend!
Our annual
Fall Festival featuring "Trunk or Treat," food and games is on Sunday, October 29 from 4:00-6:00 pm. There will also be a train and inflatable rides. This is another great opportunity to invite a friend and introduce them to our church family.
To volunteer for concessions, please
click here
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Also, registrations are still being taken for our Upward basketball program. This basketball program is a great way to involve our students in a team sport while fostering spiritual growth and cultivating friendships with other students in our church and community.
Click here to register.
As you can see, a lot of great things are happening as October comes to a close! Please be sure to use these opportunities to connect others to what the Lord is doing here at Saxe Gotha!
In Christ's love,
Pastor Jim
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Prayer Focus for October:
Please pray for the lost and unchurched.
Please pray for the 4th and 5th graders and their leaders who will be at the SuperStart conference this Friday and Saturday. We are sending 28 kids - our largest group yet!
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Terry Cagle on the death of his father and Ashley Cagle Morris on the death of her grandfather.
Save the Date
:
All Music Sunday: Nov. 5 - One Service Sunday at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary - There will
not be a Potluck that day. This is also
Pledge Commitment Sunday.
Remembrance and Hope Service:
Sun., Nov. 5 at 3:00  pm(Sanctuary). A service of comfort and hope for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Those attending are invited to light a candle in memory of their loved one.
Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays:
Sun., Nov. 19 at 3:00  pm (Welcome Center). Those in grief
after the loss of a loved one can learn practical strategies for making it through the holiday season. Call 803-359-7770 to RSVP. Please register by Thursday, November 16.
VBS 2018 Date Change: Please note that VBS will be 5 days
 this coming summer and will be held
June 18-22.
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Wednesday Night Dinners!
10/18 Menu:
BBQ chicken medallions, brown rice, slaw, bread and dessert.
10/25 Menu:
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, pears, salad and bread pudding.
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.
PAID Part-time Kitchen Help Needed:
Contact Alisha if interested:
[email protected]
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2017 Wild Game Night:
Men, Save the Date! Wild Game Night is  Thursday, October 26. This event will be held at 6:00 pm at Harmon's Open Air Tractor Barn, 3152 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert, SC. The guest speaker for the evening will be Scott Moore of Wild About Christ Ministries.
Wild About Christ Ministries connects men to Christ through their love of the outdoors and all things wild. Within the chest of every man beats a heart that longs for wild places and adventure. Come & hear his message!
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Annual Saxe Gotha Fall Festival: Sunday, October 29 (4:00 - 6:00 pm). Trunk or treat,  cakewalk, carnival games, Choo-Chee the Train and inflatables! Wear your favorite costume! Free Event! Open to the Community!
To volunteer, please contact Lori Lowman at [email protected] or 359-7770 ext. 28. To volunteer for concessions, please click here .
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The Golf Tournament cleared over $3,500 for the Debt Free in  Three Campaign. Thanks to all who organized and played in this fantastic event. |
H2O Ski Retreat: Dec. 28-30, Winterplace, WV
. Middle School and High School sudents will have a great time of fun and fellowship. Students can  either ski for the day, tube for 2 hours or hang out in the lodge. Pricing is as follows:
Skiers- $190 ($175 for earlybird) *
Tubers- $130 ($115 for earlybird) *
Lodge Crew- $115 ($100 for earlybird)
*Bibs and helmets can also be rented for $10 each
Earlybird pricing will extend to 11/1, and the registration deadline is 11/19.
Please register online at the link below:
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Senior Adults Luncheon:
Please let us know if you are interested  in having luncheons several times a year. Beginning Nov. 16 with a catered luncheon with entertainment at 11:30-1:30 pm in the Light House. $7 per person (payable at the door). Volunteers are needed to set-up and clean-up. Reservations Required-please RSVP to Carol Harden at 217-652-2768 or
[email protected]
by Nov. 14.
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Poinsettia Sales
begin on October 22 on the Children's Hall,
in the
Welcome Center and in the Light House Atrium.
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Young Adult Ministry (YAM) Bible Study: Thursday,  Oct. 19 at the Haven Coffee House on Main St. in Lexington. We'll start at 7:00 pm and anyone between the ages of 21-35 years old are invited to attend. We will continue our series on "Discovering God's Will" by Andy Stanley. For more information, please contact Micah McCall at 803-600-3657 or check out the YAM's Facebook Group at Saxe Gotha Young Adults Ministry.
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Bus Driver Wanted:
The CDC has a temporary position (which  might develop into a permanent position) available picking up two elementary schools Monday-Friday from 1:00-3:30. The driver must have a CDL license. Please contact Hope Andrews if interested [email protected] or 359-7770 ext. 26.
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Discovery Classes - Sunday, Oct. 22 and 29:
(9:45 am,  Light House Café)
New members and active guests are invited to discover your spiritual gifts, what it means to be a Presbyterian and how to "Give God Joy" as a fully engaged member of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church! Please contact Renee Starnes
at
[email protected]
or
(359.7770, ext. 37) if you have questions.
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Upcoming Fall Events:
High School Fall Retreat, Nov. 11-12 (Awanita Valley)
Weekly Before School Student Ministry S
mall Groups meet on
Wednesday mornings.
Middle School
- 6:45 - 7:45 am at Joel's house. Shuttle to school is available for middle school students.
RSVP to: [email protected]
. Breakfast is available-no cost.
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.
High School Girls Bible Study
-Monday evenings at 6:00 pm at Gaby Gonzalez's apartment. Contact Gaby to let her know you are coming and get her address: 803-873-7316. The group will grow closer together to the Lord through a study of the book of Hosea.
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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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It's time for Football Frenzy!
Most of you are aware of the Flamingo Flock fundraiser. Your friend makes a donation to a worthy cause and suddenly 15 or more plastic pink flamingos appear in your front yard.
Click here for the flyer.
In support of the Debt Free in Three campaign, the youth here at Saxe Gotha have decided to expand on this concept and take advantage of the college football rivalry that exists here in Lexington. So instead of pretty pink flamingos, you can have rival college football signs placed in your friend's yards. For just a small fee, your die-hard Clemson fan can wake up to Carolina football signs covering their front yard.
We currently offer Carolina, Clemson and Georgia signs. Not the school you're looking for? Don't despair! We are happy to create signs for the school of your choice.
All questions can be sent to:
[email protected].
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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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Upward Basketball and Cheering- Boys and Girls K5-6th grade.  Evaluations in late October. First practice will be the week of November 6. All games are played on weeknights and practices are held on Saturday. For additional details: call Terry at 803-331-1622 or Pete at 803-608-9835. To register: http://registration.upward.org/UPW64947.
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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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Cardio for the Cure:
Please join our Saxe Gotha Aerobic Angels on  Saturday, October 21 at 9:00 am in the Welcome Center f
or a special aerobics class. The class is appropriate for
all levels. A $5 donation will be accepted. All money collected will be
donated for breast cancer
awareness.
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month.
Please click here
to see
some ideas for supporting our pastors.
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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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10/22: Team 1, 10/29: Team 2
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Year 1 - Ended July 31, 2017
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Year 2 - Ends July 31, 2018
(Raised as of Oct. 15, 2017)
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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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