Belize Mission Trip: (July 30) The team will lead VBS in 2 villages and consists of Liz Carpenter, Jean Cochran,  Alisa Dunovant, James Dunovant, Michelle Faust, Rebekah Flanagan, Jim Glatz, Jim Hickman, Gina Parades, Andrew Woodham, Bootsie Wynn and Eve Barker.  We are asking for your prayers.  If you would like to make a donation, we could use inflatable soccer balls, childrens soccer shirts, one new stethoscope, one new wrist blood pressure monitor and various school supplies such as crayons, pencils and glue sticks. 

We would also like large, old suitcases that are in good working order (these will not be returned).  You can leave these items in the church office, but we need to have them all by Monday, July 23.  You can contact Eve Barker at  [email protected]  with questions or to let her know what you are planning to contribute. 

Classics - 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 move to Room 152 for an interesting presentation.  All Senior adults are welcome.  Please come enjoy the fellowship.  Reservations not required.

 

Weekly  Speakers for Senior Summer Programs:

July 18: State Parks in SC.  Speaker: Paul McCormick

July 25: Zoo from the beginning to the present.  Speaker: Jim Wilhide

Aug. 1: Carolina Backcountry: Speaker: John Poland

Aug. 8: Updates of computer/iphones, plus security/scams. Speaker: Mike Graves

Aug. 15: Wingard Nursery: type and care of container plants in our area. Speaker: TBD.

Movie Night:   Thursday, July 19 in Room 151 at 5:00 pm.   Movie "The Choice" starring Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer begins at 5:30 pm.  Bring appetizers or desserts to share with friends.  Popcorn, iced tea and water will be provided.  Reservations are not required. 

Youth Summer Wednesday Nights (6:30-7:30 pm):

July 18: LH Parking Lot-Messy Games Night. Don't wear good clothes!
July 25: Saxe Gotha Gym- Throwback Dodgeball Tournament. Recruit neighbors and friends to put together a 4-man team.
Aug. 1: Frankie's Fun Park- Bring some money for games, and we'll hang out.
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July 20: MS Lake Day (click here to register) 
July 27: MS Late Night, 7:00-11:30 pm (Rising 6th-8th) (click here to register)
July 30-Aug. 2: HS Local Mission Week
Aug. 3: HS Mystery Trip (Rising 9th-12th)
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Sunday Afternoon Small Groups: HS (4:00-5:00 pm, Café) and MS (5:30-6:30, Girls-Well, Boys-Café)

Day ONE is an event that will bring mothers and female caregivers of students attending Lexington School District One schools together in prayer on the first day of school , Aug. 21.    This community-wide event is from 9:00-10:00 am at Mt. Horeb UMC. Those who attend will also be given the opportunity to be a part of  Moms In Prayer International, a non-denominational prayer ministry devoted to praying for students and their schools.   Day ONE guests will be encouraged as they are surrounded by other  women who desire to cover their children and their schools in prayer on Day ONE. Breakfast, fellowship and fun are on the menu!  

Learn more about  Moms In Prayer International  and connect with other praying mothers in our school district.   Register for   the Day ONE Event and Childcare at:

 https://dayonelex1.eventbrite.com/.  

For more information Contact: Madelyn Mathias, Day ONE Leader, 803-429-1166 or [email protected] or Sara McCarter at 803-359-7770 or [email protected].

Mother's Morning Out registration is now open! Children 3 months - 24 months join us for our upcoming semester starting September 11.  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.  To find out more about the program, please click here.  

Fall Sermon Series and Small Groups: "We Were Made for Relationships." Starting September 9, we will begin a 6-week study "40 Days of Love" by Rick Warren. We would like to put together a list of small group leaders and locations, much like we did for "40 Days in the Word" a few years ago. Please let Helen Harrison Coker know if you are able to lead a group: [email protected]. There is a leaders guide and video lesson for each week, so all you really need is a location (home, office, school) to host a small group.

Usher Ministry: Would you like to help out by being an Usher, Greeter or Crew member? If you would like to enjoy fellowship in serving, join the FISH Team.  Contact Deck Hudson 359-5482 or email  [email protected].  

Drive Thru Prayer:  (3rd Tuesday of the month)  8:00-9:00 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. To Volunteer, contact Loretta Gobbel at 319-4608 or Pete Eckert at 608-9835 or email  [email protected] .

Summer Choir Schedule:

July-  Rehearsal on July 25. No rehearsal on July 18.

August- Rehearsal on August 15. No rehearsals on August 1, 8 and 22. Regular rehearsals resume on August 29.

Renewal:  Scripture Memorization

Flower Ministry: The presence of flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings brings added beauty and Glory to God during our weekly gatherings for 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.

 

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] .

Amazon Smile:  When shopping on Amazon.com, please remember to go through  smile.amazon.com . This sends donations to Saxe Gotha with each purchase.

CHRISTIANS IN CAREER TRANSITION (C.I.C.T.):

In today's economy, many individuals are facing the difficult reality of finding a new position or alternative employment. This ministry assists individuals with writing a resume, improving interviewing skills, or providing support as one goes through this time of transition. The group is available to meet with you on an as needed basis.  Please contact Kathy Arrowsmith (803.238.6905 or at [email protected]) to schedule a meeting with the Christians in Career Transition Ministry.

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  Carol Perrin  at (803)917-6690 , the referral coordinator. Please know that your identity and requests are kept confidential.

F.I.S.H Teams:   7/22: Team 4, 7/29: Team 5.

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).