I.P.C. Weekly eMessenger - December 11, 2023

"...'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

2 Corinthians 12:9

SUNDAY 12/10 SERMONS

Interested in listening to last week's sermons again? Click the links below to listen.

Sunday Morning

Sunday Evening

WEDNESDAY NOON SERVICE (12/13)

Salad Bar

Fried Chicken

Cajun Rice

Apple Cake

LESSONS & CAROLS 2023

Our much-anticipated Lessons and Carols service will take place this coming Sunday evening, December 17th. It will be followed by our Annual Christmas Buffet. We are asking members of the congregation to help by bringing ready-to-eat finger foods, on platters which require no reheating or assembly.

1. A. Brodmann - SWEET

3. Daniell/Crowe - SAVORY

4. Gobel - SWEET

5. Hazeltine - SAVORY

6. Garnett - SWEET

7. Jackson - SAVORY

8. Martin/Thompson - SAVORY

9. Breckenridge - SWEET

10. Brunson/Mullininx - SAVORY

11. Gross - SAVORY

12. Boatright/Brodmann - SWEET

13. Barrett - SAVORY

Contact your elder or deacon if you have any questions. For those who are not in a care group, please bring your choice of sweet or savory.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at 5:30 PM. This is a highly anticipated evening of worship so invite your family, friends, and neighbors! The candlelight singing will commence on the front lawn following the service.

GREENING OF THE CHURCH

Everyone is invited to participate in the annual greening of the church THIS Friday, December 15. We will meet in the sanctuary at 9:00 AM to begin decorating the church for Christmas. We will be placing poinsettias, hanging the garland, preparing bows, and decorating the courtyard. Please bring work gloves and clippers. Any men who are available to help with some of the heavy lifting would be much appreciated.

MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP 2024

The March for Life trip will take place January 18-20, 2024. It is an inspiring and peaceful rally of pro-life supporter from across the country. The cost is $60 for IPC members, and $75 for non-members. Click the link below for more information and to register.

NOTE OF APPRECIATION

We sincerely appreciate the many acts of kindness by our church family during Betty’s illness. The prayers, visits, cards, calls, messages and wonderful food were encouragements, and continue to be, for which we are truly thankful. Our ministers, other church family members and friends are blessings for which we are so grateful.

Phil. 1:3-6

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you...

Sincerely,

The McLaurin and McAlpine families

18 W. HULL STREET BUILDING

The Hull Street building, included as one of our projects in the "Generations Yet Unborn" campaign, is now being used by our college students. This building will host college Sunday school and Bible studies on Tuesday nights.

TEXTS THAT TRANSFORM: LIFE

Mr. Johnson has just released a new book entitled Texts that Transform: Life. It is a rare combination of devotional, memoir, and Bible study that brings the reader into a sense of relationship with the author and renewed connection to God's word.

This book is available for purchase in the IPC bookstore.

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec. 12th - ESL Christmas Party

Dec. 14th - Primes' Christmas Luncheon, 11:30 AM

Dec. 14th - College Christmas Party, 6:00 PM

Dec. 15th - Youth Christmas Party, 6:30 PM

Dec. 17th - Lessons and Carols service, 5:30 PM

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:30 PM

DECEMBER '23 / JANUARY '24 MESSENGER

The bi-monthly newsletter, IPC Messenger, is available online.

The "The Maternal and Husbands" article by Mr. Johnson
Nursery message from Mrs. Jane Boatright
"Hallowed" article by Mr. Gear
Psalms & Hymns of the Month
Notes from church family
Birthdays
and more...

WOC GATHER TO PRAY

Women of all ages are invited to join us to pray every Tuesday morning from 8:00-9:00 AM at Three Tree Coffee (215 W. Collins St., Pooler). Please reach out to Barbara Rustine at 912-306-9876 with any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Women are also meeting downtown on Tuesday mornings at IPC from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Wilson-Axson Room. For further information, please call Linda DePue (912-547-3833) or Emi Steward (305-283-7853).

HELP SERVE OUR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS!

A great way to care for college students is by providing a Sunday lunch, around which the students can fellowship. Sign up here to provide a meal by clicking this link: SUNDAY COLLEGE LUNCH.

You can also provide cookies for RUF’s weekly meeting. Sign up here if you’d like to bring a treat: RUF COOKIES *If you have any questions, please contact Amy Rustine @amyrustine@gmail.com*

A PODCAST JUST FOR IPC

INTO THE STUDY is a weekly podcast. If you have not downloaded the app to your smartphone or your tablet, do that today. After downloading, visit the the home tab and click on INTO THE STUDY or look in the media tab. New ones will be released each Thursday. Questions about the app should be directed to Josh Espinosa (josh@ipcsav.org).

HOUSEKEEPING

Have you moved? Has a phone number changed? How about your photo and/or your family photo; is it up to date? Please take a moment to look at your information in Realm and see that the information is correct. If you are not sure how to update these items on the Realm website or the Realm Connect app, send an email with the information (photos as well) to this email: directory@ipcsav.org

2023 ANNUAL CALENDAR

The 2023 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Winter Sunday School quarter began December 3. Sunday school occurs at 9:00 AM and lasts until 9:40 AM. For details about your Sunday school class, visit the website. This quarter is not elective, so you will return to the class that corresponds to your age.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2023

For 2023, we will offer the Navigator's Book-at-a-Time Bible reading plan. Hard copies will be available on Sundays and in the church office; you can use the provided pdf as well. We are also working to implement this reading plan in our IPC app for your smartphone or tablet. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behavior as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us.