PRAYER LIST
- Bobby Zeigler
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Dawn Merck
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Don Pike
- Hal McIntosh
- Irene Baerwalde's mother
- Jessica Elkins' uncle
- Judy Chettinger's father
- Judy Durham's sister
- Linda Seiser
- Lois Ann Tuell's granddaughter
- Mary Allison Carpenter
- Pansy Floyd
- Patti Schmitz
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Sandy Dunovant
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Sarah Raines' mother
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Susan McMillan
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Ted Lightle
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Todd Watson's sister
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Anne Burdette
- Bea Amsler
- Beth Klaes
- Brian and Wendy Thies' son
- Carol Gose's nephew
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Debbie Bailey
- Emily Fraser
- Greg Avedisian
- Herby Hucks' sister
- Jody Sullivan's husband
- Joyce Murphy's mother
- Jule Bland
- Kay Luthern's mother
- Lydia Ropp
- Melinda Martin's mother
- Merritt Wham
- Nickie Nickles' father
- Parris McBride
- Regan Kolwyck
- Robby Kerr's mother
- Stephanie Jones-Fitts
- Steve Robert's brother
- Sunny Jewell's father
- Tillman Kyzer
- Tristan Groscost
- Trudi Greene
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
- Josh Lance
- Ray Hammond's nephew
- Sumner Thomas
- Trevor Beattie
- Aaron Thies
- Adam Gilmore
- B. J. Manis
- Bob Rabon
- Brian Bishop
- Greg Adams
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett
- Ken Culbertson
- Kyle Peck
- Michael Smoak
- Ram Matthews
- Robert Holder
- Ron Culbertson
- Sean Spence
- Steven Shealy
- 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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Fellow Servants of Jesus Christ,
I am pleased to announce that we continue to make great progress in our strategy to eliminate our debt! This past week, we have fulfilled the terms of our agreement with Trinity Presbytery. We made our last payment on the $377,500 required as part of our terms of dismissal from the PCUSA to the ECO. Please know that no funds from the Debt Free in Three campaign were used in this regard. We used monies collected in our regular offerings.
Speaking of our Debt Free in Three campaign, we have now reduced our mortgage debt from 2.2 million dollars at the beginning of our campaign to $519,079! As you can see, we have made tremendous progress in recent months:
February 15, 2019
$812,995
March 14, 2019 $709,879
April 22, 2019 $605,505
May 15, 2019 $519,079
Though we have reduced the debt significantly, we still have a way to go. We are closing in on the goal of retiring our mortgage debt before it is due on August 5th. Wouldn't it be wonderful to retire this debt before then!
Please continue to give over and above your regular contributions toward this effort. You may also want to consider giving stock or other investments. Please contact our Business Administrator Alisha Hudson at 803-603-9142 about how to best do this.
Having this burden of our mortgage removed will free us to better advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ throughout the world!
In Christ's love,
Pastor Jim
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Prayer Focus for May:
Our men and women in uniform.
Baptism:
On Sunday, June 9 at the 11:00 am service, Ansley Jean Arrington, daughter of members Josh and Amy Arrington will be baptized. Ansley was born on 11/25/18.
Christian Love & Sympathy
is extended to Virginia Covington on the death of her father.
New Position: Please join us in congratulating Gaby Gonzalez Hackett on a full-time position here at Saxe Gotha. She is our Assistant Director of Youth Ministry and Membership Coordinator.
The flowers that will grace our Sanctuary on May 26 are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Lonnie and Peggy Wehunt's 40th Wedding Anniversary.
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
***On June 2, there will be a Special Message from Jen Thompson of Lighthouse for Life. Due to the nature of the sermon, children's worship is extended for all children through 5th grade at all 3 services.***
Save-the-Date:
Church Yard Sale: July 27
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Children's
Summer Event
Registration
Vacation Bible School: "In the Wild" will be held June 24-28, 2019.
Children's Promotion Party- June 2nd in your normal Sunday School Class, then go to your new Sunday School Class on Promotion Sunday, June 9. For specific class locations, see the attached letter:
Promotion Letter to Parents.
Summer Kids Camps:
Registration Now Open! (Ages 3-11)
Our SGPC Summer Camps continue to be a big hit for the children in our community each summer. Kids play and learn about art, basketball, soccer and much more! We welcome the children of SGPC members, as well as any children in the community who are not a formal part of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian. So make plans to join us this summer for a LOT of FUN in a very wholesome, Christian environment!
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Wednesday Nights in July: 
Called to More - A Study of David
Join us this July for dinner in the gym, fellowship and a special series focusing on David. All ages are invited to attend. There will be specific programs for adults and children during the break-out sessions. Nursery will be provided.
Saxe Gotha Summer Sessions Schedule:
5:30 Dinner / 6:15 Worship Songs / 6:25 Devotion /
6:35-7:00 pm Break-Out Sessions
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YAMS Bible Study: TODAY, Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm at Jenny and Moses Andrews' house. Please contact Kalie Wehunt with questions:
kaliewehunt@ gmail.com.
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OUR SOUTH SUDAN MINISTRY REPORTS: 
Message from Mrs. Lydia Agolory, Minister of Women, Children and Gender for Boma State, South Sudan
Note: Boma State is the focus of our South Sudan ministry. We work with Mrs. Agolory to assist getting girls into schools by providing hygiene kits.
She reports, "Right now I'm in Juba attending a workshop about women's land rights. Women's rights including land rights, are hot issues in South Sudan.
Ten days ago, we (the Government of Boma State) were able to recover ten abducted children, four from Jonglei State and six from Bieh State." (Note: These are areas which are primarily inhabited by other ethnic groups. Returning kidnapped children is a powerful way to promote inter-tribal peace.) "
My work is not easy because of many challenges, but I must overcome all these challenges - for these are my people. "
"What I want from you is prayers for me and my family because being away from them for long time is not easy. And continue praying for Boma State in general. Two weeks ago, some of our Murle youth attacked the Jie tribe and abducted 61 children, 43 women and about 100 cattle. I am frustrated and annoyed because our state government seems unable to do anything about this incident."
PLEASE PRAY FOR LYDIA, THE PEOPLE OF BOMA STATE AND ALL OF SOUTH SUDAN.
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Babysitter List:
We would like to create a babysitter list for our members  and visitors. If you or your child is a Red Cross Certified Babysitter and would like to be on this list, please email Renee Starnes your name, contact information and your child's name to:
[email protected]
. If you are interested in becoming certified, the Red Cross offers an online course. The Red Cross link is:
www.redcross.org/take-a-class/babysitting-child-care
or you can search "Red Cross Babysitter Course Lexington SC" in your browser.
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Memory Café:
(May 30, 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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Aerobics:
Exercise with the "SG Angels"- aerobics, body sculpting and strength and balance classes. M, W and F (9:00 - 10:00 am) and M and Th (6:15 - 7:15 pm). Senior/beginner balance class on Friday mornings (10:15 - 11:00 am). All classes are in the Welcome Center. $25 for unlimited classes for the month or $5 per class. This energetic group also participates in a number of service projects each year. Please contact Vicki Beatty with questions (803) 260-5817 or
[email protected]
or information and to register.
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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.
We would like to encourage members to donate flowers in memory or celebration of family milestones.
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We are looking for a new
Director of Children's Ministry
. Are you interested in joining our team or know of someone who might be a good fit? See the link for more information and feel free to share.
We are also looking for a
Part-Time AV Technician. Please contact Lonnie Wehunt to apply:
[email protected] .
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Substitute Bus Drivers Needed - We are looking for substitute bus drivers for
 the Saxe Gotha Child Development Center. A CDL license is required, but Pete Eckert and Tony McCluney are happy to train new drivers. In addition to serving as a substitute bus driver, there are many other opportunities to serve by driving a church bus. For example, we would love to have you volunteer to drive the bus for Migrant Ministry this summer.
Contact Pete Eckert if you are interested:
[email protected].
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Would you like to be a part of Stephen Ministries? 
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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Drive Thru Prayer:
(June 18, 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 May, we had 10 church members volunteer and 11 cars stopped in for prayer.
To Volunteer, contact Loretta Gobbel at 319-4608 or Pete Eckert at 608-9835 or email
[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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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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Nailbenders
: Meet at 8:00 am (June 8, 2nd Saturday of the month) at  the Chick-fil-A at 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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Amazon Smile:
During t
he second quarter of 2019, we received $55 towards DF3 from Amazon!
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:
5/26: Team 6, 6/2: Team 1, 6/9: Team 2, 6/16: Team 3, 6:23: Team 4, 6/30: Team 5.
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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 May 19, 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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