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This Week at Saxe Gotha 
August 16 , 2017

Remember All 
in Your Prayers!
 
PRAYER LIST
  • Allison Floyd's brother/Gail Kimble's son
  • Barry Morgan's mother
  • Carol Landreth's nephew
  • Jack Barber's bother-in-law
  • JoJo Horres' sister
  • Jody Sullivan's uncle
  • Leila Balliet's brother
  • Lydia Ropp
  • Mike Merck
  • Pat Richardson's granddaughter
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
  • Galina Weir
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tina Stallard
  • Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
 (Non-Combat Zones)
  • Adam Gilmore - Air Force
DEPLOYED 
(Combat Zones)
  • Jessica Glatz
MILITARY
IN NON-COMBAT ZONES
  • B. J. Manis (HI)
  • Brian Bishop
  • Connor Lundkovsky
  • Jamie Glatz 
  • John"Tripp" Bartlett - Army (AK)
  • Justin Smith - Air Force (Hawaii)
  • Ken Culbertson - National Guard (SC)
  • 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 Friends, 

"You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told." -Psalm 40:5 

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to join 19 other congregation and community members on a week long mission trip to Belmopan, Belize. This experience was amazing in its entirety, broadened my worldview and presented me with countless surprises. Strangely, the thing that surprised me the most was not the interactions I had with the children in Belize, but rather how the Lord took me more than 1,000 miles away from Saxe Gotha to help me learn about its members. 

I was one of the youngest members on our team and thought I knew about half of them fairly well before we left. We had several meetings in the months leading up to the trip, so by August 1st, I felt confident that I at least knew everyone's name and just a little bit about all of them. However, as the week went on, it became evident that I knew little about the wonderful and thriving adult ministry at Saxe Gotha and that there the people with me on the trip were some of the most genuine I had ever met. Every day, I saw more and more how connected the members of Saxe Gotha are through hearing testimonies, having conversations and observing the love members of our team showed to the people of Belize.

The Lord was definitely at work this week, in more ways than one. I am so thankful to have had this excellent experience and to have gained a better understanding of the world around me- both 1,000 and 3 miles away.

In Christ's love,
Grace Farrar
Prayer Focus for August:  Please pray for the Next Generation, not just ours but all the kids and youth, especially as they go back to school. 

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, August 21st.

Please check the Lost and Found baskets located near the Library, Room 152, and near the lobby elevator. All items will be donated at the end of August.

Sermons Available Online: To listen to past sermons, please go to www.saxegotha.org/media.
Night of Worship 2017:
(August 20 at 6:00 pm, Light House Auditorium) The AWE Worship Team will be leading fun and Spirit-filled worship and will be joined by guest artists of different backgrounds. The theme of the event this year is " The Light of The World! " The purpose of this event is to bring the people of the church together for worship no matter their race or ethnicity. Guest speakers will also give a short message between each set.  Childcare provided for ages 3 & under. We have new "Jesus" merchandise to be sold at this event including new shirts, mugs and tumblers. All profits made will benefit the Debt Free in Three campaign. Bring cash or check to purchase items at the event or for payment if  you have pre-ordered (please do not place payment in the offering plate).  Food will be available for purchase at food trucks at 5:00 pm-The Belgian Waffle  Truck and The Haute Dog Lady.  We hope to see you there!
Promotion Sunday-New SPLASH Location-August 27th:  Beginning on Aug. 27, SPLASH children's worship will be held in rooms 203-205. Children will be brought to the Sunday School rooms after the designated time in each service, but will be picked up on the 2 nd floor of the main building. Also, on August 27, promotion Sunday, all children who are current 4's, K5, or 1 st graders will come to children's worship. Children entering the 2 nd grade will remain with their family in any worship service.
August 27 - Volunteer Drop In/Orientation  
(f or all Children's Ministry Volunteers) 
8:45 - 9:30 in the gym
There will be a light breakfast in the gym for volunteers and their families.  All curriculum and handbooks will be available for teachers to pick up.  Please make every effort to attend and pick up materials for the Fall semester!
Wednesday Night Dinners start back August 30th!
Wednesday Night Dinner Clean-Up Crew:  Kathy Seymour would love some clean-up help on Wednesday nights after the dinner from 5:30 -6:00 pm.  Please let her know if you are available to assist:  803-920-7385 or [email protected].
Hungry?  Then come join us for the church wide Fish Fry on the afternoon of Sunday,  August 27th .  All the good eating will start at 4:45 pm in the gym.  Menu includes: Fried Fish, Baked beans, fries, slaw, Mac & cheese & fried pepper rings.  If you can bring a dessert to share, please contact Stephanie Carter at [email protected] or 803-808-9415.  If you can volunteer with set-up, serving, or clean-up, please contact Gable Dulin at [email protected] or 803-206-8013.  Donations will be accepted at the door with proceeds going toward the Debt Free in Three Fund.
Upcoming Fall Events:
Wednesday Night Kick-off, August 30.
Next Gen Family Day, September 10.
Sunday Night Kick-off, September 17.
Middle School Fall Retreat, September 22-24.
RBHS vs LHS tailgate, September 29.
High School Fall Retreat, November 11-12. 
Lexington One Backpack Program:
Saxe Gotha will be partnering with Lexington School District One to support the Backpack Program. As a partner, we will help fill backpacks and send them to schools for weekly distribution to children who have great need.
Each child identified as having need will receive a backpack filled with child-friendly, nutritious, easy-to-open food to last over the weekend.
 Items Needed for Backpacks:
  • juice boxes
  • cereal/granola bars
  • snack crackers
  • single serving cereal boxes/bowls
  • raisins
  • peanut butter
  • fruit cups/pouches (please no applesauce cups)
  • pudding cups
  • oatmeal packets
  If you, your family, SGPC circle or small group is interested in donating food or packing bags to assist with this Lexington One effort, please contact Holly Waldrip ( [email protected] ).  Also, you can place donations in the blue bin in the church main office.   Thanks for caring for children in need in our community!
Fish Ministry Invitation:
The Fish Ministry is holding a training for those currently serving as an usher, greeter or crew member and to those who are interested in serving.   The training will begin at 6 pm on Wednesday, August 23 with a light supper in the Fellowship Hall.  We will then break into groups for a 30 minute hands-on training.  Please RSVP  by emailing Leah Hall at   [email protected] .
 
Your Fish Ministry Deacons,
Leah Hall, Deck Hudson, and Chuck Shirley
 
F.I.S.H. Teams:                                                        
8/13: Team 3,  8/20: Team 4,  8/27: Team 5.     
Senior Adult Movie Night:
Thursday, August 17th  5:00 pm in Light House Room 112-113.
Movie "Space Cowboys" featuring Clint Eastwood begins at 5:30 pm.  Bring appetizers or desserts to share with friends.  Popcorn, tea and water will be provided.  NOTE:  We will have normal classroom chairs, but feel free t o bring more comfortable chairs with you.  Reservations not required.  Hope to see you Thursday night!
Substitute Teachers: The CDC is looking for people who want to invest their time and love into our young children.  We are looking for individuals who would be willing to substitute in our Two, Three or Four year old classrooms.  For more information  please contact Hope Andrews at 803-359-2058 or email at [email protected].
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.
Walk for Life:  Please join our Saxe Gotha Aerobic Angels at Spirit Communications Park on October 14.  To register, go to  WalkforLifeColumbia.org , team name: Saxe Gotha Angels.
 
Cardio for the Cure:  Please join our Saxe Gotha Aerobic Angels on Saturday, October 21st at 9 am in the Welcome Center for 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. 
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] .
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).
Debt Free in Three

  Year 1 - Ended July 31, 2017

Year 2 - Ends July 31, 2018
(Raised as of Aug. 6, 2017)  

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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