PRAYER LIST
- Daniel Rivers
- Don Harrison
- Ellie Davis'mother
- Jan Johnson
- Jerry Kirkland
- Joe Hall's mother
- Leila Balliet's brother
- Lois Ann Tuell's granddaughter
- Lydia Ropp's son
- Rick Green
- Roseanne Mankin
- Steve Roberts' brother
- Vicki Roberts' brother-in-law
- Victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Auddie Brown
- Bea Amsler
- Beth Klaes
- Bill McCarter
- Bill Schwartz
- Carol Gose's nephew
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Emily Fraser
- Edie Athey's son
- Jody Sullivan's husband
- John Burbage
- Jon Myers
- Joyce Murphy's mother
- Jule Bland
- Kay Luthren's mother
- Leslie Clark's father
- Lydia Ropp
- Marshall Edens
- Melinda Martin's mother
- Merritt Wham
- Nickie Nickles' father
- Pansy Floyd's sister
- Rhonda Russell
- Robby Kerr's mother
- Stephanie Jones-Fitts
- 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)
- Chad Nabors
- Ray Hammond's nephew
- Adam Gilmore
- B. J. Manis
- Bob Rabon
- Brian Bishop
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett
- Ken Culbertson
- 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 Saxe Gotha Family,
Thanksgiving is coming, and we have so much to thank God for at Saxe Gotha! Our men enjoyed a great Wild Game Night last week; and over the weekend, we enjoyed packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child! Because of your efforts, well over 500 boxes will be sent to children all over the world! A big thanks to all our staff and volunteers who made these special event a wonderful success!
Operation Turkey is getting ready to launch! For decades our members have integrated this outreach effort into their Thanksgiving tradition. In the days prior to Thanksgiving, folks will enjoy a time of fun and fellowship at their turkey roasting parties. And then, we will gather early on Thursday morning to prepare and deliver a host of delicious meals.
Someone once said that Thanksgiving is good, but thanks living is better! God calls us to be faithful in using blessings he has given us - our time, talents and treasures - to give him glory and joy. Please be sure to send us your pledge card if you have not done so already. If you have, thank you! And look for ways this coming Thanksgiving and Christmas season to make a difference in another person's life by sharing with them the good news of Jesus Christ through your words and actions.
In Christ's love!
Pastor Jim
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Prayer Focus for November:
Stewardship and finances.
New Members
: Please join us in welcoming new members Chuck and Erin Stoudemire (with children Alexis and Cailyn) and Brian and Wendy Thies at the 11:00 am Traditional Service on November 18. Jim & Sheila Kinard will join on November 25 at the 8:30 Traditional Service.
Upcoming Baptism:
John "Harry" Harrison Hunsinger, son of Joshua and Maggie Hunsinger will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, November 18 at the 11:00 am Traditional service by Rev. Helen Harrison Coker.
Alaia Kate
Ossa, daughter of Edward Ossa and Eliana Agudelo will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, December 16 at the 11:00 am Traditional Service by Rev. Jim Glatz.
The Harvest Table arrangement that graces the sanctuary November 18 and 25 is given to the Glory of God by the Abigail Circle.
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Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 and Classes at 6:30:
Menu (Nov. 14): Lasagna, bread and salad.
Cost:
Adults $5, Kids 3-11 $3, Family Max of $20. Make reservations by completing the tear-off form on the bulletin or call the church office 359-7770 by noon on Monday.
Online Dinner Reservations:
Nov. 14:
This is the last dinner of this semester. Wednesday Night Dinner and Classes will resume on January 9.
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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party:
Thank you to all of those that helped make the packing party possible. Over 500 boxes were packed to spread the love of Jesus! Please bring any additional packed shoe boxes to the 11:00 am traditional service on Sunday - that will be our last collection time.
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Saxe Gotha's 24th Operation Turkey:
Nov. 21 from (3:30 - 8:30 pm) and Nov. 22 from (10:00 am - 1:00 pm).
You Can Serve Others By:
- Donate money to purchase foods
- Cook/Slice Turkeys and deliver to church by Wed. at 6:00 pm
- Help with Food Preparation and Kitchen Duties on Wed. afternoon (3:00 - 8:30 pm) or Thurs. morning (8:30 - 10:00 am) for plate preparation and from (10:00 am on) to assist with clean-up
- Deliver meals to the needy on Thanksgiving morning (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
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Amahl and the Night Visitors Musical
Friday, Dec. 14 and 15 at 7:30 (Saxe Gotha Light House)
This musical tells the story of the Three Kings who visit a poor, crippled boy and his widowed mother. This is an exciting production for us at Saxe Gotha. It is unique that we have a young man playing Amahl and his actual mother playing the role of his mother! Our stage director has worked internationally, and members of the USC voice faculty will be involved in this unique Christmas performance. You do not want to miss this family friendly event!
Tickets will be available for $5 one hour prior to the musical or may be purchased in advance online:
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Poinsettia Sales: These beautiful poinsettias will decorate the
 sanctuary during the Christmas season.
This year all sales will be via the envelope inserted in the bulletins. Poinsettias are $15. Checks should be made payable to: Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Women and note "poinsettia" in the memo line. Please contact Sandy Walker with questions:
[email protected].
All orders are due today!
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Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas:
Please join our decorating team to get the Sanctuary ready for the holidays on Sunday, November 25 at 4:30 pm.
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College Exam Boxes:
Saxe Gotha youth will be packing and sending exam care packages to our college students again this year. We will also send packages to those in this age group that are serving in the military. Please email Mary Knobeloch:
[email protected] with your student's name and mailing address. Please also include their email address.
We will need this information Sunday, November 18. We will plan to mail packages during the week following Thanksgiving.
Our youth are collecting the following items for these boxes: Individually wrapped packages of microwave popcorn, hot chocolate, granola bars, crackers, hard candy and chap stick. If you are interested in donating any of these items, please drop them off in the main office area.
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Blessed Be The Ties that Bind: Holiday Bow Making and Cookie
 Swap (Sunday, November 18 at 4:00 pm
in the
Fellowship Hall)
The Women in Ministry Council invites all women of SGPC to come and enjoy fellowship with one another, learn or perfect the skill of bow making and serve SGPC as we make bows for Christmas décor at SGPC or for your own personal Christmas decorating.
Attendees are asked to RSVP:
Our Decorating Committee will supply the ribbon necessary for the garland and wreaths used to decorate our church, and we encourage you to bring whatever ribbon you might like to use for your own decorating, if you wish. We will have a limited number of scissors to share, so if you have a pair or two, please bring those as well.
We also invite you to bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookies to swap and share (along with the recipe if you would like) as we celebrate the ties that bind us together as Christian women serving our church, our families and each other.
If you have been blessed with the skill of bow making and are willing to share that skill with others, we would love for you to participate as an instructor at the event. Please contact Michelle Smoak: 803-606-6967.
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Join us for a fun day of celebrating our Next Gen Family here at  Saxe Gotha. This fun day begins on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9:45 -10:30 am in the gym for the Children's Christmas Celebration with the SNL preschool choirs performing. We ask that all parents bring a breakfast item to share, drinks will be provided.
In the afternoon, we are asking our entire church family to walk with us in the Next Gen sponsored float in the Lexington Snowball Parade. The parade begins at 3:30 pm, so plan to meet around 2:45 pm to line up...more details to follow! If you have leftover Halloween candy (please make sure it isn't Halloween wrapped) we will gladly take it to hand out in the parade, just give that to Lori Lowman!
See Lori Lowman or Justin Hall for more details or any information on this fun day!
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Love-A-Family: Spread Christmas love by purchasing gifts for a local person or family in need. The trees will be up in the  Narthex and the Light House. The last day to bring the gifts to church is Sunday, Dec. 2. Gifts should be wrapped with the back copy (green flower) securely attached. Please fill out your contact info on the top copy (red flower) and leave that in the small bag near the tree.
You can leave the gifts under the tree or in the reception area of the office.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Seymour at 920-7385
Bike and Riding Toy Collection:
We will also be collecting used (we will gladly accept new) bicycles and riding toys. With childhood obesity on the rise, parents are being urged to get their kids outside to play.
Health experts are telling parents to get their kids away from the TV and video games for some fresh air and exercise
and we can help the cause
.
If your children or grandchildren have a used bike or riding toy that they would like to donate, please contact Kathy Seymour at
[email protected]
or 920-7385.
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Senior Adult Luncheon:
Thursday, November 15 (11:30 am - 1:30  pm, MB RM 151 (near kitchen).
Entertainment provided by Suzette Hawkins - Storyteller.
You do not want to miss this!!
$7 per person (payable at the door). Lunch will be catered.
Reservations required.
Please call Pansy at 359-7770, ext. 11 or Carol Harden at 217-652-2768.
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Senior Adult Dinner & LCCS Concert:
Friday, November 30 at 5:30 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, November 27.
Contact Pansy Floyd at 359-7770, ext. 11 or
[email protected].
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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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Youth Ski Trip:
Dec. 27-29, Winterplace, WV.
Early bird reg
istration is
 ENDS TODAY ($200). Regular registration is Nov. 15-22 ($225). $75 deposit required.
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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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Church Directory Pictures This Fall! 
Saxe Gotha is working with LifeTouch to create a Member Directory this fall. Every member will receive access to an updated online and mobile directory. You will receive a free 8 x 10 photo of your family and a print directory for participating in the photo session. Please take the time to get your photograph made - we would like all members to be included!
The photography sessions will be in LH Rooms 141-142 on the following dates:
November Dates:
Wed. 11-28-18 2-9pm
(currently full)
Thurs. 11-29-18 2-9pm
(8 spots available)
Volunteers Needed: If you are able to help, we need volunteers to assist the LifeTouch photographers to sign-in families and help them get ready for their photography session.
Retouching: If you paid to have your LifeTouch photos "retouched," and you don't feel
like
it was done, you can call
their
customer care department and have it done. 1-888-313-1746. You must have your 8-digit
customer
number that begins with an "8" or "9".
Free Church Photos are In! If you had your photo taken for the church directory and didn't purchase additional photos, your FREE photos from LifeTouch are on the table in front of the receptionist's desk in the church office. These are the free 8x10's. If you ordered photos, they will be mailed directly to your home.
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Memory Café
(November 29) 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 ext. 63 if you are interested in volunteering or attending.
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Drive Thru Prayer:
(November 20, 3rd Tuesday of the month) 7
:00-8:00 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. In October, 17 cars stopped in. Be looking for articles about Drive Thru prayer in the Lexington Life magazine. To Volunteer, contact Loretta Gobbel at 319-4608 or Pete Eckert at 608-9835 or email
[email protected]
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Renewal: Scripture Memorization 
Don't forget to join the Scripture memory challenge, Renewal! It's not too late to begin. For more details and to stay up to date, check out the Renewal Facebook page. All you need to do on the 1st and 15th of the month is post your name, city, state and scripture. Let's join together and fill our hearts with scripture!
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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:
11/18: Team 3, 11/25: Team 4, 12/2: Team 5, 12/9: Team 6, 12/16: Team 1, 12/23: Team 2, 12/30: Team 3.
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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 Nov. 4, 2018)
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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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