PRAYER LIST
- Allison Floyd's father
- Alysia Kehoe's mother
- Barry Morgan's mother
- The Burke Family
- Carol Landreth's nephew
- Fiorella Sancho's mother-in-law
- Joe Durham's brother
- John Mackenzie's brother-in-law
- Louise Viveros' uncle
- Lydia Ropp
- Mike Merck
- MJ Hutto
- Molly Upton
- Pandra Lemrow's son
- Pat Richardson's granddaughter
- Sara Ruth Chettinger
- Wendy Thomas' brother
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Bea Amsler
- Betty Fleenor
- Bill McCarter
- Bill Schwartz
- Connie Woodham
- Corley McMillan
- 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
- Robin Wilkes' sister
- Sunny Jewell's parents
- Tim Kehoe's sister
- Tina Stallard
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
(Non-Combat Zones)
- Adam Gilmore - Air Force
- Jessica Glatz
DEPLOYED
(Combat Zones)
N/A
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 (Japan)
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.
_______________
|
|
Quick Links
Check out our Website!
 |
|
Like Us on Facebook!
|
|
 |
Forward to Friends!
|
|
__________
Sign-up to receive the
To read the latest ECO news, click here:
_______
|
|
 |
|
|
What a summer this has already been!
On July 19-23, our Middle School students traveled to Covenant College at Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The very next week, our church hosted over 500 students for our annual vacation Bible school. For the 3rd summer in a row, we offered a traditional VBS in the morning and a family VBS at night. Last week, July 10-15, our high school students attended the Reformed Youth Ministries Camp in Panama City, Florida. In the midst of those dates, our children's ministry provided a mission day and has the highly anticipated Marathon of Madness coming up very soon!
Do we offer all these activities so that kids might have a full summer calendar? While I'm sure parents really appreciate their kids having something to do, that's not the primary reason we do what we do in the Next Generation Ministries. Being able to spend concentrated time with kids, whether that is an all-day event or a week-long event, is essential to the relationships we build with them. Shared experiences is one of the best ways to a kid's heart. It's our desire to share and example the Gospel for the kids God gives us to shepherd during the summer. Not all the kids that hangout with us are Saxe Gotha kids and we love that! We have witnessed so many "God-experiences" this summer with our kids. A major reason for that is our incredible interns. They have worked so hard and have provided so much energy to both our children's and youth ministries. The conversations they have with kids and the way they lead and guide discussions about God during Bible study is truly amazing! The next time you see an intern, pull them aside and tell them, "Thanks" for all they're doing. Out of all the jobs they could have chosen this summer, they chose to give back to children and students! They are real heroes in my book!
As a Saxe Gotha member or friend, you should know that God is truly at work in our kids and through all the many loving people who serve the Lord by supporting the Next Generation Ministries! Please continue to pray that God would draw kids to Himself through our ministry. God Bless!
Christ First,
Joel
|
Prayer Focus for July:
Please pray for Missions and Outreach Ministries.
Christian Love & Sympathy is extended to Dottie Sistare on the death of her sister, Gary Kirchner on the death of his father and Helen Harrison Coker on the death of her father.
New Members: Michael and Terrie Walley and their daughter, Bella Grace joined Saxe Gotha on July 16th at the AWE service. Bella Grace was baptized during the service.
Officer Nomination Forms: We are still accepting nominees for officers. Please email nominations to Rick Green at [email protected]. (Before submitting nominations, please confirm that the person is willing to serve. ) Click here for the nomination form.
|
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 August 9 by emailing Leah Hall at
[email protected]
or by filling in the insert in the bulletin and placing it in the offering plate.
Your Fish Ministry Deacons,
Leah Hall, Deck Hudson, and Chuck Shirley
F.I.S.H. Teams:
7/23: Team 6, 7/30: Team 1
|
Night of Worship 2017 will be August 20 at 6 pm in the Light  House Auditorium.
The AWE Worship Team will be leading fun and Spirit-filled worship and will be joined by guest artists and groups from 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 be giving a short message between each set.
We are currently working on new "Jesus" merchandise to be sold at this event including new shirts, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and other products. All profits made will benefit the Debt Free in Three campaign. Pre-order forms will be ready within the next couple of weeks. We hope to see you there!
|
Belize Mission Trip: Our 20 member mission team will be in Belize August 1-8. We  will be conducting Bible School for approximately 300 children in two locations for four days. In one of the locations, we will not be translating from English to Spanish but from Spanish to an indigenous language the village uses! This will be a new challenge!
We ask that you be in prayer for the team and the work that God is setting before us to share the message of God's love and grace that is offered to everyone. As you know, any time we share the Gospel we are engaged in spiritual warfare. We desperately need your prayers. Thank you for all the support you have offered toward this unique opportunity to share the Good News in another culture!
|
Senior's Summer Suppers & Speakers
meet on Wednesday nights  at 5:30 p.m. in Room 151 to share a meal (please bring your own bag meal). After the meal, we will move to Room 152 for an interesting presentation. On August 2nd, we will meet in Room 112-113 in the Light House. Randall Shealy, Lake Murray historian, will present the history of the Lake Murray Dam. All Senior adults are welcome. Please come enjoy the fellowship. Reservations not required.
|
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.
|
Fall Mother's Morning Out!
We are excited to announce that  our fall program will run for 13 weeks on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-1 pm. We will begin on Sept. 12th and end on Dec. 14th. You can register for one or both days. This program is for children ages 3 months to rising 3's. The cost of the program is $240 for one day for 13 weeks (Tuesday or Thursday) or $440 for both days. Please contact Alisa Dunovant at
[email protected]
if interested.
|
Summer Youth Weekly Events - Friends are Welcome! 
Sunday School: 9:45 - 10:30 am, Rising grades 7-12
(
MS: RM 145-146
/ HS
: RM 143-144)
Small Groups:
Middle School
small groups meet Sunday afternoons from 5-6 pm; girls meet in The Well and boys meet in the Café. MS small groups are for rising grades 6-9.
High School
small group meets Wednesday mornings from 10-11 am at Chick-Fil-A on Sunset Blvd near Saxe Gotha. Grades rising 9 and up.
Wednesday Nights:
6-7:30 pm. Grades rising 7 and up
.
Lunch Bunch
: Meets weekly at 11:53 am at a local restaurant. Please bring money to cover the cost of meal. Grades rising 6
and up.
|
|
July Children's Ministry Events:
21- Marathon of Madness
12:00 pm-10:00 pm, Rising 2nd Grade - Rising 5th Grade, Cost: $50. This "marathon" event covers all things fun around town! Some things we might do are bowling, skating, painting, Japanese food, mini golfing and maybe a few more exciting things! Don't miss it!
27 - Mission Day
9 am-11:30 am , Rising 4's, K5, and 1st grade, $10 per child. We will spend the morning doing a small mission project around town and enjoy a yummy treat together!
|
Senior Adult Move Night -
Thursday, July 20 at 5:00 pm (movie  begins at 5:30 pm), in Light House Room 112-113.
Bring appetizers or desserts to share. Popcorn, tea and water will be provided. Featured movie:
REAP THE WILD WIND.
|
|
Kelly's Gladiator Nerf Sports Challenge Camp:
August 7 - 11 (9
 am - 12 noon) For a
ges 4 - 10. Cost $90. Room 145-146 in Light House.
A fun and challenging camp that will blow your socks off! Bring your Nerf Gun and gear to participate in our team races,
Secret passages and Nerf obstacle courses. Lots of team spirit, positive attitudes and fun games in a safe atmosphere.
|
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]
.
|
Summer Choir Sundays
- Now to August 13, join us at 10:30 in the  choir room and then proceed to the sanctuary to sing familiar hymns for the anthem during the worship service. If you are interested in being in the choir, but can't make Wednesday practice or just want to try it out-this is perfect for you! Everyone who likes to sing is welcome!
|
Migrant Ministry Volunteers
will meet every Tuesday evening 
until Tuesday, August 8. Anyone interested should meet at the SGPC church office at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and ride the bus to Batesburg/Leesville.
Note: Some of the rural roads may be too rough for your car. Contact Pete Eckert 608-9835 for additional information.
|
|
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 - Ending July 31, 2017
(Raised as of July 16, 2017 )
|
Hebrews 12:1 "Let us strip off every weight that slows us down ... and run with endurance the race."
To give to the Debt Free in Three Campaign or General Budget,
click here.
|
|
|
