PRAYER LIST
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Chad Nabors
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Coke Floyd's son
- Deborah and Hank McNair's nephew
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Fred Suhrstedt
- Jeff Wilson
- Lois Ann Tuell's granddaughter
- Parris McBride
- Patrick Cherry's sister
- Randy Luthern
- Sheila Hucks and Herby Hucks' sister
- Ty and Wendy Thomas' nephew
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Auddie Brown
- Bea Amsler
- Beth Klaes
- Bill McCarter
- Bill Schwartz
- Brian and Wendy Thies' son
- Carol Gose's nephew
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Emily Fraser
- Jody Sullivan's husband
- Jon Myers
- Joyce Murphy's mother
- Jule Bland
- Kay Luthren's mother
- Lydia Ropp
- Marshall Edens
- Melinda Martin's mother
- Merritt Wham
- Nickie Nickles' father
- Robby Kerr's mother
- Stephanie Jones-Fitts
- Steve Robert's brother
- Sunny Jewell's father
- Tillman Kyzer
- Tim Kehoe's sister
- Tristan Groscost
- Trudi Greene
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
(Combat Zones)
- Greg Adams (Afghanistan)
- Trevor Beattie (Qatar)
DEPLOYED
(Non-Combat Zones)
- Aaron Thies
- Adam Gilmore
- B. J. Manis
- Bob Rabon
- Brian Bishop
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett
- Ken Culbertson
- Kyle Peck
- Michael Smoak
- Ram Matthews
- Robert Holder
- Ron Culbertson
- Sean Spence
- Steven Shealy
- Sumner Thomas
- William Moore
- Wyatt Hughes
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, 
Valentine's Day is a great time to remember Paul's definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13 - a passage read at many weddings. According to Paul:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Of course, when Paul says that love "keeps no record of wrongs," he is talking about forgiveness. We need love that forgives because u
nforgiveness and holding on to a grudge damages people and keeps them from living the life Jesus has freed them to live. Yet, so many people are holding on to hurtful things of the past, and they have paid a terrible price for it. It has been said that, "'
Unforgiveness' is the poison that you wish to give to the offender (one who has hurt you), but you are the one that takes it...." We need love that forgives so we can be free from the destruction caused by holding on to grudges and bitterness.
Our God extends to us a love that forgives and keeps no record of wrongs. The prophet Micah teaches us: "You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea." (Micah 7:19). The good news of the gospel is that God
in the person of Jesus Christ took the consequences of our sin upon Himself on the cross. As Paul said, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21) Through Christ, God paid the price for our rebellion and self-centeredness so that we can stand before him forgiven and our sins cast as far as the east is from the west! (Psalm 103:12)
According to the Scriptures, the appropriate response to God's forgiveness is to forgive others. Again, to quote the Apostle Paul, "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:13)
Please note that this is not a nice suggestion. Rather, it is a command! One of the hallmarks of Christian maturity is our capacity to forgive. We forgive not because a person has offered an apology or has made restitution for what they have done. We forgive because the Lord has forgiven us. The better we know God, the better our capacity to forgive. Conversely, the less we know God, the less our capacity to forgive.
On Valentine's Day, remember the ones you love, but also remember the One who loves you more than you can imagine. He created you, redeemed you and set you free to love and forgive others. His love heals and restores.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Jim
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Prayer Focus for February:
Our relationships with family and friends.
Christian Love and Sympathy is extended to Audrey Mondeel on the death of her brother, to Kirk Holder on the death of his mother and to Amanda Harrison on the death of her husband, Don.
Sacrament of Baptism: Alaia Kate Ossa, daughter of Eliana Agudelo and the late Edward Ossa will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on
Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the 11:00 am Traditional Service by Pastor Jim Glatz.
Please join us in welcoming new member Jason Price. He is married to Sue Price, and they have a daughter named Cora. His joining date was February 10 at the AWE Service with Pastor HH Coker.
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Save-the-Date:
Vacation Bible School will be held June 24-28, 2019.
Youth Sunday: February 24. Two services: 8:30 and 11:00 am.
No Splash.
Church Yard Sale: July 27
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Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 and Classes at 6:30:
Menu (Feb. 13): Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert.
Menu (Feb. 20): Black eye pea jambalaya, slaw, cornbread and peach dumplings.
Cost:
Adults $5, Kids 3-11 $3, Family Max of $20. Make reservations by completing the tear-off form on the bulletin, call the church office 359-7770 by noon on Monday or make online reservations.
Online Reservations:
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Sacred Parenting:
Wednesday Nights, Starting TONIGHT from  6:30-7:30 pm (LH, Room 130) for Parents of All Ages. Join Pastor Patrick for this six-week study walking through author Gary Thomas' group study...it just might help you look at parenting from a different perspective! The class focus on the following question: "What if one of God's primary intentions for you as a parent isn't about successfully raising perfect children, but about you becoming more holy?" Patrick will provide handouts, and you should bring your Bible.
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Thank You from the Holders: 
Dear Saxe Gotha Family,
My family and I would like to express our deepest thanks for the cards, thoughts and prayers that we received due to the loss of my mother. We are blessed to have such a wonderful church family.
Love,
Kirk, Patty, Anne and Robert Holder
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Lexington Medical Center FREE Health Assessments:
Monday,  March 25 (7:30 - 9:30 am in Room 155 MB). Requires 12 hour fasting except water.
Free screening includes: Blood Pressure Assessment, Glucose (blood sugar), and total Cholesterol testing. Must make an appointment, email Pansy Floyd at [email protected] or call 359-7770, ext. 11.
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Senior Adult Dinner & LCCS Concert: Friday, March 1st at 6:00
 pm in Room 151
followed by the LCCS Concert at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Dinner $8/Concert $12 to be paid separately.
Reservations required by Tuesday, February 26. Contact Pansy at 359-7770, ext. 11 or
[email protected].
Lexington County Choral Society presents:
"Celebrate Life" Mardi  Gras More.
Special guests - The Dick Goodwin Jazz Ensemble. Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
In the SGPC Sanctuary.
Tickets available at the door.
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Saxe Gotha Child Development Center Positions Available:
The  CDC is looking for individuals who love working with children from K5-5th grade. The hours are Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30. Please contact Hope Andrews for more information at
[email protected]
or 803-359-2058.
Saxe Gotha Child Development Center Registration Dates:
Registration is now open to the public for the 2019-20 School Year.
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Memory Café: (Febr
uary 28, Last Thursday of the month) 10:30-11:30 am in the Light
 House Atrium) provides a gathering place for friends with Alzheimer's (or other dementias), along with their caregivers and families, to relax and enjoy socialization, refreshments, discussion and Christ-centered encouragement.
Contact Jennifer Dever:
[email protected]
or 359-7770 if you are interested in volunteering or attending.
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Come Join us for the 2019 Saxe Gotha Golf Tournament at the Golden Hills Country Club.
Time: 10:00 am Registration, 11:00 am Shotgun Start
Format: 4 person Captain's Choice
Cost: $75/person OR $300/4-person team
Prizes: Hole in One, Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin
Fellowship Dinner follows on the patio by the Golden Hills Clubhouse with raffle and prizes awarded. All proceeds benefit SGPC to help reduce building debt. Make checks payable to SGPC with
GOLF noted. Come join the fun!
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Would you like to be a part of Stephen Ministries?
We will be
 training new members soon. Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry that talks individually with those that are in need. If you would like to become a Stephen Minister please email Renee' Starnes at
[email protected]
or call 359-7770, ext. 37 to sign-up. Your experiences and compassion are gifts to be shared.
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Covered with God's Love Blankets:
Free soft blankets available for  any seriously ill child or a child who has lost a parent or sibling. Call Patti Schmitz at 803-467-6379 or Renee Starnes at SGPC office 803-359-7770 ext. 37.
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Mission Trip to Belize:
We had a wonderful turnout for our first  Belize meeting on Sunday. If you were unable to make the meeting and you are still interested in being a part of the team, please contact Eve Barker at
[email protected] or you can click here to
register online.
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Drive Thru Prayer:
(February 19, 3rd Tuesday of the month) 7
:15-8:15  am, SGPC
Parking Lot.
Join together as we love and support community members in need of prayer. We will need prayer warriors, enthusiastic sign holders and traffic directors. In January, despite the cold a misty weather, 11 volunteers came and 8 cars stopped in. One person event took the time to call the church office praise this ministry. To Volunteer, contact Loretta Gobbel at 319-4608 or Pete Eckert at 608-9835 or email
[email protected]
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Mother's Morning Out Spring Registration is open!
Children 3 months - 24 months join us for our upcoming semester started yesterday. We meet Tuesday through Thursday each week from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, but you can create your own schedule. To register or find out more, contact Sara McCarter at
[email protected]
or 359-7770 ext. 49. Click here for the full program brochure.
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Caring Connections Brotherhood: Men - looking for a local band  of brothers? Then check out the Caring Connections Brotherhood. This group of gentlemen meets weekly to provide fellowship and support for men in our church family and in the greater community. Join them each Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the Flight Deck Restaurant here in Lexington (109-A Old Chapin Rd.) The Brotherhood does more than just meet for lunch and laughter - on occasion they also have special speakers, take day excursions and visit other men who are homebound. To get involved in the Caring Connections Brotherhood, please contact: Mike Graves (703-481-8166) or at
[email protected].
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Senior Adult Luncheon:
Thursday, February 21 at 11:30 am in Room 151 (near kitchen).
Cost: $7 per person payable at the door. Lunch will be catered.
There will be a presentation on "Coins of The Bible" by Wayne Damron immediately following lunch in the Library (Room 152).
You will be able to pass around authentic Shekels, Half Shekels, Widow's Mites and Tribute Pennies.
Invite your friends to come with you!
Reservations required by February 19. Please call Pansy at 359-7770, ext. 11 or e
mail
[email protected]
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Flower Ministry:
The presence of flowers in the Sanctuary on  Sunday mornings brings added beauty and Glory to God during worship. There is a notebook available on the podium in the Narthex to sign-up to provide flowers or you can contact Robin Wilkes at: 803-530-7603. Also, Robin will deliver the flowers to the nursing home of your choice if you do not have plans for them after the service.
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Winter/Spring Sermon Series - John:
What gospel is unlike the 3 others, has Jesus telling us "I am,"is filled with symbolism, possesses the most metaphors for Jesus, loves to talk about love and is written for people like us who have not seen Jesus? The answer, of course, is the Gospel of John. For many John's gospel is the first book of the Bible they have read and contains the first passage of Scripture that they have memorized - John 3:16. During our Sunday morning sermons, we will be studying together this remarkable book as we enter the new year and journey through Lent and Easter. This study will deepen our understanding of God's love for us and our call to love others thereby equipping us to be more faithful followers of Christ. This will be a wonderful series to invite a friend to attend!
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Unclaimed Free Directory Pictures: 
We have many unclaimed pictures. Please stop by the church office and pick up your family's free LifeTouch 8x10 picture.
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Sistercare: Looking for a Few Good Women! The Sistercare
 Ministry provides dinner for 20-25 women and their children to the West Columbia shelter. If you are willing to furnish one dish, once a month for this vital ministry, please contact Stacey Rowlette, 803-312-5570,
[email protected].
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Lexington One Backpack Program:
Saxe Gotha partners with Lexington  School District One to support the Backpack Program.
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 or your small group is interested in donating food or packing bags to assist with this effort, please contact Holly Waldrip:
[email protected]
. Also, you can place donations in the blue bin in the church main office. Thank you for your help!
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Temporary Location Change for Nailbenders
:
Meet at 8:00 a.m. (Second Saturday of the month) at  the Lexington IHOP (while the Chick-fil-A at 5560 Sunset Blvd. is under construction) 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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Amazon Smile:
Did you know that when shopping Amazon they  will make a donation to Saxe Gotha that will go towards Debt Free in Three, with no additional cost to you? The only requirement is to
go through
smile.amazon.com
instead of Amazon.com and choose Saxe Gotha as your charity of choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service, but with each purchase you help reduce the debt. 
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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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F.I.S.H Teams:
2/17: Team 4, 2/24: Team 5, 3/3: Team 6, 3/10: Team 1, 3/17: Team 2, 3/24: Team 3, 3/31: Team 4.
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Year 1 - Ended
July 31, 2017: $504,811
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Year 2 - Ended
July 31, 2018: $371,954
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(Raised as of Feb. 10, 2019)
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To give to the Debt Free in Three Campaign or General Budget,
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Hebrews 12:1 "Let us strip off every weight that slows us down ... and run with endurance the race."
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