PRAYER LIST
Those battling COVID-19, Healthcare Workers,
First Responders.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Anna Kirby's father
- Anne Burdette
- Bea Amsler
- Beth Klaes
- Bobby Zeigler
- Charlie Brooks
- Christi Butel
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Dawn Merck
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Edie Athey's son
- Eloise Faircloth
- Greg Avedisian
- Herby Hucks' sister
- Jody Sullivan's husband
- Kay Luthren's mother
- Melinda Martin's mother
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Meredith Inman Shirk
- Merritt Wham
- Nita Bailey's daughter
- Regan Kolwyck
- Robby Kerr's mother
- Robin Foy
- Sarah Raines' mother
- Scott and Marilyn Welborn
- Steve Robert's brother
- Sunny Jewell's father
- Trudi Greene
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
- Daniel Warren
- Ray Hammond's nephew
- Aaron Thies
- Adam Gilmore
- B. J. Manis
- Bob Rabon
- Brian Bishop
- Greg Adams
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett
- Josh Lance
- 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: 803-359-7770.
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Dear Fellow Servants of Jesus Christ,
As we continue to adjust to the new normal, a number of resources have been released that are helpful to help families during this time. I would like to share the following with you:
Teaching at Home
Christian Growth and Nurture
Family Activities
There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic is a very serious concern. Yet this terrible event in world history presents us with an incredible opportunity to strengthen the relationship among members of our families. Please don't waste this occasion to deepen Christian discipleship, create memories and have fun with your children. This time with your children is precious. Use it wisely.
Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. -- Ephesians 4:15-17
In Christ's love,
Pastor Jim
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Prayer Focus for April:
Our government leaders.
Christian Love is extended to Peggy Wehunt on the death of her brother, Foster Keith Langley.
Confirmation Sunday Postponed:
Confirmation Sunday is normally this Sunday. We look forward to celebrating our newest confirmed members as soon as we can all gather together.
Babysitter List: If you have a need for a Babysitter, one that is Red Cross certified, please email Renee' Starnes in the church's office at
rstarnes@saxegotha.org for the names of babysitters that are part of the SGPC family.
Weekly Sermon and Scripture Schedule: To find the upcoming sermon topics and scriptures, please click here.
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Special Holy Week Announcement:
Following the recommendations of our government officials, we will continue to suspend in person worship through the end of April. We will be live streaming our Sunday worship services including our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services. We encourage our families to celebrate communion in their homes with us on Maundy Thursday. Families are asked to provide their own elements of bread and wine/grape juice and take communion while worshiping via our live stream service.
Let's proclaim the hope we have in Jesus during this unsettling time!
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Holy Week Worship Schedule:
Thursday: April 9 - Maundy Thursday - Communion
To celebrate communion at home, please have grape juice and bread available.
7:00 pm Traditional Service Online
Friday: April 10 - Good Friday
7:00 pm Traditional Service Online - "Song of the Shadows Cantata"
Sunday: April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday Live Stream
8:30 and 11:00 am Traditional Services
10:45 am AWE Contemporary Service
Service will be available online: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaxeGothaPres.
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We invite you to join us for Online Worship Services:
We plan to live stream our 8:30 am Traditional Service and our 10:45 am AWE Contemporary Service. If you prefer to view the Traditional Service at 11:00, you can re-play the 8:30 service at that time.
To view the Saxe Gotha Services and other resources, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaxeGothaPres. Please note, that comments will not be enabled this week during the live stream as an additional safeguard.
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During this time of high traffic on the internet, we recommend that you use your computer or your Smart TV, rather than your phone to stream Saxe Gotha's services and classes if at all possible. These devices should give you the best audio and video available at that time.
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Daily Devotionals: 
Welcome to our daily devotionals that your church staff will be offering. Our prayer is that you and your family will use these devotionals to enrich your family's spiritual life. Perhaps these devotionals can be used as a conversation starter for your mealtimes together.
Our prayer is that you will look back on this crisis years from now and see that it was a turning point in your being the family God intended you to be - a family built on the foundation of Jesus Christ to love each other as Christ loves you.
In case you have missed one of our daily devotionals, the video links to each devotional are included below.
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Postponed and Suspended Events:
- Sunday School is postponed until further notice.
- Wednesday night dinners are cancelled. Wednesday night class is available
online.
- All gatherings of more than 10 are cancelled.
- The Saxe Gotha Child Development Center is closed until further notice.
- The Friendship Dinner on April 17 has been cancelled.
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Closing of Saxe Gotha Church Office: 
In keeping with the response of offices and agencies at the national, state and local levels during the current public health situation, and being mindful of the well-being of our members and staff, the Personnel Team and SGPC leadership have determined that the SGPC offices will be closed to outside visitors until further notice. The Church Staff will be working remotely during this time.
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DownPour is Streaming Live - Catch Us Live Tonight At 6:30 On Youtube Live and Facebook Live! 
We loved being welcomed (digitally) into your homes last week, and we hope you can join us again tonight for Downpour. Students, parents, grandparents, kids and anybody else is welcome into our time tonight. We'd like to invite you to join us tonight at 6:30 on Youtube Live (@SaxeGothaPres) and on Facebook Live (on Justin's personal page). We'll have worship and a message, as well as some follow up questions that we hope can lead your family in some great discussion. If there are technological difficulties, we appreciate your patience, but our goal in all of this is to serve you and your families well during this strange time.
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Being the Hands and Feet of Christ:
Our Missions Ministry has people standing by to help our congregation by running
errands, picking up groceries or any essential items you may need.
Please contact Kathy Seymour at 4kathys@gmail.com or 803-920-7385 if you need this service.
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The Wednesday Night Lenten Series Class is online for the remainder of the semester: 
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 Indoor Garage Sale (Tentative Save-the-Date):
Saturday, July 25.
Please remember to keep items that you would like to donate to the sale. Please save items you wish to donate until July 20 thru 23 when we start taking donations.
For more information, please contact Kathy Seymour at
4kathys@gmail.com
or 803-920-7385.
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Drive Thru Prayer:
(April 21
, 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.
Ongoing Ministry, even during Social Distancing:
For March, nine members served ten cars in the rain this morning. One lady still had the cross in her car that we gave her last year when we prayed with her. We worked from the passenger side to keep a safe distance for everyone. While stopped at the light a law enforcement officer told us on his PA that he appreciates what we do.
This month will conclude our 2nd year of this rewarding experience. Please join us.
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Saxe Gotha Kid's Mission Project - BLESS Your Neighbors:
Thank you to all who participated in the mission projects. The cards that poured in for the service industry and all of the pictures of kids and families blessing their neighbors were just incredible to see.
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High School RYM Summer Conference:
(July 6-11) High School students will be going to The Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Panama City Beach, FL, for Reformed Youth Ministries' High School Summer Conference. The cost of the trip is $550; there will be fundraising opportunities. Register at saxegotha.org/events and pay the $100 deposit due at the time of registration.
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Did you know that Saxe Gotha has its own customized library on Right Now Media?
Here is the specific link to it if you already have your account set up:
https://www.rightnowmedia.org/CustomLibrary/8737
. Right Now is like the Netflix of Christian media and Bible studies. And if you're already tired of watching TV and scrolling the internet, then feed your mind and heart with good stuff! We have several different channels within Saxe Gotha's custom library: Adults, Youth, Children, Worship and the Arts, Missions and Outreach, Marriage, and Parenting.
If you need help setting up your Right Now account, you can contact one of the following:
The studies and videos inside Saxe Gotha's library on Right Now are just suggestions from our staff. Please feel free to explore and enjoy the many wonderful videos on Right Now while you are at home!
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Saxe Gotha Child Development Center is closed through April following Lexington School District 1. 
Registration (2020-2021):
2-4 year old Preschool spaces are available. Questions?
handrews@saxegotha.org. 2's classes are now full, but there is a wait list. 3's and 4's classes have limited spaces available.
Afterschool and Summer Registration Dates:
Please hold registration materials until our center re-opens. Additional details will follow.
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Lexington Medical Center FREE Health Assessments: 
Rescheduled for Monday, May 11 at 7:30 - 9:30 am (Room 155).
Requires 12-hour fasting, except water.
Free screening includes:
Blood Pressure Assessment
Fasting Glucose Test
Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL/LDL/Triglycerides
Appointment required. ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING. Email Pansy at
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Loss of a Spouse - Postponed: (April 19, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Welcome Center).  Class designed for those dealing with the loss of a spouse and the many aspects of life that are changed. It involves a journey of faith, hope and healing with a video and group discussion through GriefShare. |
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2020 Saxe Gotha Kids: VBS, Activities & Camps
We have many fun and exciting activities to offer children this summer through our 2020 Summer VBS, Activities & Camps! 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 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! Be sure to check out the
Children's ministry webpage too, for other activities for kids that are planned!
To register for Summer Camps:
Save-the-Date: Vacation Bible School
Concrete and Cranes: June 22 - 26.
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Caring Connections Brotherhood: Cancelled Until Further Notice
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
digger7006@yahoo.com.
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Amazon Smile
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$88.76 was received from Amazon for the 1st Quarter of 2020
!  Did you know that when shopping Amazon, they will make a donation to Saxe Gotha with no additional cost to you. Please go to https://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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Covered with God's Love Blankets
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As part of Congregational Care, free soft blankets are available for any seriously ill child or a child who has lost a parent or sibling. Call Patti Schmitz at 467-6379 or Renee Starnes at 359-7770 ext. 37 or
rstarnes@saxegotha.org
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Meet at 8:00 am (April 11, the 2nd Saturday of the month) at the Chick-fil-A at 5560 Sunset Blvd, then leave from there to assist individuals in need.
Contact Keith Hall with questions:
Nailbenders.sg@gmail.com
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F.I.S.H Teams:
Services are online for April, so teams will not be serving onsite.
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Online Giving:
Your tithes and gifts are vitally important to the ministry of our church! We ask that you prayerfully consider how God is leading you to give. "Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it."
- I Corinthians 12:27
If you would like to Give Online Today, please
click here.
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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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