PRAYER LIST
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Bob Hinson
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Bobby Frierson
- Charlie Brooks
- Christi Butel
- Dawn Merck
- Judy Chettinger
- Kate Eckert
- Kathy Medlen
- Kay Luthren and her grandson
- Larry Bost
- Louise Viveros
- Meredith Inman Shirk
- Merry Taylor
- Parris McBride
- Sunday Cogburn
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
- Alice Peck
- Ann Austin
- Anna Kirby's father
- Anne Burdette
- Bea Amsler
- Beth Klaes
- Bobby Zeigler
- Dawn Barber's mother
- Eloise Faircloth
- Greg Avedisian
- Herby Hucks' sister
- Jody Sullivan's husband
- Joyce Murphy's mother
- Kay Luthren's mother
- Lois Ann Tuell's granddaughter
- Melinda Martin's mother
- 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
- Tillman Kyzer
- Trudi Greene
- Wanda McCarthy
DEPLOYED
- Daniel Warren
- Josh Lance
- Michael Smoak
- Ray Hammond's nephew
- Aaron Thies
- Adam Gilmore
- B. J. Manis
- Bob Rabon
- Brian Bishop
- Greg Adams
- Jamie Glatz
- John"Tripp" Bartlett
- Ken Culbertson
- Kyle Peck
- 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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 We are Debt Free!
I know by now you have all heard the fantastic news that the church mortgage has been eliminated. What an incredible blessing!!
When I joined Saxe Gotha in October of 2016, I was immediately informed of the Debt Free in Three Campaign. I distinctly remember thinking what an admirable goal to work toward and how grand it would be to work with such an optimistic congregation. I must also admit that I thought Debt Free was exceptionally lofty. Nonetheless, significantly reducing the debt in three years would be great; and if Saxe Gotha was free of the mortgage lien and the Trinity lien in 5 years, that too would be incredible.
I have never been so happy to be proven wrong and appreciative for the reminder of what an incredible God we serve. This seemingly impossible goal was a success because of the culmination of three years of prayer, teaching, communication, dedication, hard work and more prayer. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that played a part in fulfilling the Debt Free in Three Campaign.
The Debt Free in Three Campaign was such a success, that not only did you all completely eliminate the $2.2 million mortgage debt, but you exceeded the goal and made it possible to restore the $47,000 of reserve funds that were utilized to release our secondary mortgage lien from Trinity Presbytery. This is such a testament to the members of Saxe Gotha and to the faithfulness in trusting that if it's the path God is guiding you toward, it's worth it, and He will provide.
I wholeheartedly agree with Pastor Jim that having the burden of our mortgage lifted frees us to better support the work of advancing the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world! All praise be to God!
Faithfully,
Alisha Hudson
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Prayer Focus for January:
The persecuted church.
Christian Sympathy is extended to Julian Mims on the death of his sister and to Joe Hall on the death of his mother.
Baptism and New Members: Morgan Gerken and her daughter Eliza, age 2, will receive the Sacrament of Baptism this Sunday, January 19 during the 11:00 am Traditional service.
Blake and Morgan Gerken and Andres and Storey Gilchrist will also be joining SGPC this Sunday.
Flowers: The flowers that grace our sanctuary this coming Sunday are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Gayle Kimble by Scott and Allison Floyd and their children: Preston, Claire and Spencer.
The Cradle Cross and Rosebud in the sanctuary this coming Sunday are in honor of Emmett Charles Porth born December 1, 2019, son of Austin and Kelsey Porth and grandson of Jamie and Susan Porth.
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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 [email protected] 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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Wednesday Night Suppers and Classes:
1/15 Menu: Chili, cornbread & dessert.
1/22 Menu:
Chicken and wild rice, black eyed peas, slaw, cornbread & dessert.
1/29 Menu:
Baked chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls & dessert.
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Current Sermon Series - Blessed Evangelism:
BLESS is a new approach to prayer and evangelism. It's less about downloading information or memorizing scripts, and more about loving our neighbors well. It helps us get "unstuck" and practice evangelism more effortlessly. BLESS is an intentional pathway for persons of all ages who follow Jesus to become like Jesus and join the mission of Jesus. BLESS is an initiative to
Make and Deepen Disciples.
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BLESS Small Groups:
BLESS is a new way of thinking about loving our unchurched neighbors and friends and living our faith effectively among them. BLESS consists of five missional practices that help us introduce people to Jesus. We have some groups that are doing the BLESS curriculum that goes along with the sermon series. These groups are open to any adult of any age, marital status, etc. Please join them to dig deeper into the new year's sermon series and learn how to BLESS people.
Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm
Led by Bo Murphy
Room 154
Sundays Mornings from 9:45 - 10:30 am
Families in Faith
Fellowship Hall
Foundations SS Class
Room 130 in the Light House
The Explorers SS Class
Room 139
In the Light House
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Downpour Is Moved? Special Change For This Wednesday! 
This Wednesday night, we have a very special opportunity. Our Modgnik partners, First Baptist of Lexington, have invited us to join them for a night of worship led by the band and speakers from Snowbird Outfitters. This is an opportunity for students and parents alike. We'll be taking Middle School to Snowbird this summer, and there's opportunity for High School to join with Snowbird in the future, so we really want everyone to come and see what they're all about.
Quick version: Downpour is OFF CAMPUS this week. PARENTS and STUDENTS are welcome to join. It's going to be AWESOME, so don't miss it.
Where: First Baptist of Lexington located at 415 Barr Rd in Lexington
When: Doors open at 6:00 (with snacks provided) and worship starts at 6:30
Who: All Students, Any Parents
Hope to see you there!
Justin
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SNL Children's Musical Auditions: 
Sunday, January 26 at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary (1st - 5th grade students). Audition packets will be mailed or can be picked up in the Children's Ministry Office. The musical will be performed in the Light House Auditorium on May 2 at 5:00 pm and May 3 at 10:45 am during the AWE service.
Please contact Madonna Moore:
[email protected]
or Kay Lee at
[email protected]
with questions.
Please Note:
If your child only wants to be in the choir, he or she does not have to attend the auditions. Also, any parents that have children only interested in dancing, can wait while their child has a quick audition from 5:30-5:45 pm.
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Preschool Choir
starts back on January 26:
Ages 2-5K.
Room 225 (Ages: 2, 3) / Room 224 (Ages: 4, 5). Contact: Anna Kirby at
[email protected]
or Sandy Walker at
[email protected]
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GriefShare: 
It hurts to lose a loved one. GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend and offers a weekly support group led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. This group offers understanding and ideas to help you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Saxe Gotha will be holding our GriefShare group meetings Sundays, January 5, 2020 through March 29, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. You can register online, or contact Renee' Starnes at
[email protected]
for more information. There is a cost of $15 for the workbook. Please share this information with friends and neighbors that may be dealing with a loss.
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Senior Adult Dinner/LCCS Concert: 
Friday, January 31 at 5:30 pm in Room 151 (near Kitchen). Followed by the LCCS Concert at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Dinner: $8 - LCCS Concert $12 to be paid separately at the door. Reservation are required by Tuesday, January 28. Contact Pansy at 359-7770, ext. 11 or
[email protected]
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Lexington County Choral Society Concert: 
Friday, January 31 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. "Share a Song of Sisters" This concert features the dynamic duo of "Sisters" Sharon Hudson Rattray and Allison Hudson Hilbish. Also, Cathy McGill and her twin sister Carolyn Sosebee will be featured. Master percussionist Matthew Jones will also join the festivities. Order tickets online at
LexCoChoralSoc.org
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Drive Thru Prayer:
(January 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. In December, we had 9 volunteers and 10 cars stopped for prayer despite the wind and rain. Also, many people shouted their support while waiting in traffic.
To Volunteer, contact Loretta Gobbel at 319-4608 or Pete Eckert at 608-9835 or email
[email protected]
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Prayer Shawl Ministry: 
Resumes Tomorrow - January 16. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month in Room 154, MB (10:00- 11:30 am). If you like to knit, or would like to learn to knit, this group is for you. Questions? Call Polly Askew at 803-359-7263.
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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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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
[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]
. You can place donations in the blue bin in the church main office.
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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
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Meet at 8:00 am (February 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 the fourth quarter of 2019, we received $89.93  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 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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F.I.S.H Teams:
1/19: Team 4, 1/26: Team 5, 2/2: Team 6, 2/9: Team 1, 2/16: Team 2, 2/23: Team 3.
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Calling All Acolytes...
We are looking for new acolytes this fall. Any child that will be in 3rd grade or above can be an acolyte. It is a great opportunity for your child to serve during the 11:00 am traditional worship service. If you are interested, contact Meredith Cully at
[email protected] or sign up online:
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Giving Envelopes are Now Available in the Narthex. 
If you would like to start receiving or discontinue the printing of your church
offering envelopes, please contact Andrea Summers:
[email protected]
or 803-359-7770 ext. 34.
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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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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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