CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christian Pioneer Weekly Newsletter
April 28, 2023
"We Seek God's Truth in His Word and Salvation in
Jesus Christ Who is Lord of All"
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CPC Vision:
"To become flourishing disciples of Jesus Christ who live out
His Great Commandments and His Great Commission"
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CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO HEAR LAST WEEK'S SERMON
"Love in Deed is Love Indeed"
Dr. Earl A. Bland
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WELCOME NEW COVENANT PARTNERS AND BAPTIZED CHILDREN! |
Charleston Presbyterian Church
Worship Service for:
April 30, 2023
9:45 A.M.
First Scripture Lesson:
Psalm 23
Second Scripture Lesson:
John 10:1-16
Sermon:
"The Good Shepherd and the Gate"
Preaching: Dr. Earl A. Bland
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Charleston Police Department Recognition and Church Barbecue
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The Resurrection of Christ is the greatest event in all of human history. It ultimately answers every question of the human heart and provides our only hope. People without Christ cannot possibly sense the living hope within those who do know Him. Even when we are discouraged, we know that in the end, God will succeed in His purpose for us and in His battle over evil and sin. And the final blow was struck against death when Jesus was raised on the third day from the tomb. God will win the victory against all enemies of His plan – even over the grave.
So let us not be fooled by earthly treasures or be taken in by the attractiveness of the world. These things are but pale shadows of a more real world yet to come. Eventually, we will have to leave everything and everyone behind, except for the person of God and His Kingdom. Someone else will snatch up our possessions. Someone else will even take over our space on the earth. Someone will receive all that we have left behind. May we rather leave behind a Christ-like witness that someone will receive along with Jesus as their Lord and Savior!
Therefore, there can be no better season than Easter to come into the house of the Lord - to worship Him and to demonstrate a Christian witness. The church has opened wide her doors for you and me. Let us be found within her walls not only for our sakes, but for the sake of others! Keep inviting others to your church and to the Lord. Those opportunities are here!
On Saturday at 11:00 AM, we will have our famous and fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt. On Palm Sunday, we will share communion and a message. On Maundy Thursday at 6:00 PM, we will worship and share The Lord’s Supper together along with a spaghetti meal. On Good Friday, we will pray in the church or wherever we are in remembrance of Jesus’ last hours (12-3) for us upon the cross. On Resurrection Sunday, (Easter) we will hear the Good News that He is risen! And we will answer back, “He is risen indeed!”
Whom do you know of that needs to share these experiences with you? I hope to meet them!
In Christ’s Service,
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“Discussions”
Sunday School Class
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
in the
Family Life Center
The Discussions Class will continue with Week 16 of its 2023 year on Sunday, April 30. We are discussing a DVD titled, THE CHOSEN. This Sunday we conclude the episode titled, “The Wedding Gift.” Please join us even if you haven't been attending.
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The Better Together
Ladies Bible Study Group
We have begun our new study titled “John 1-3: The Word Became Flesh” by Matt Chandler. It focuses on the nature of Christ and how belief in Him leads to true life. We meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Call Susan Daniel (843-696-6855) or email bdaniel222@comcast.net if you have any questions. Please feel free to bring a friend.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center
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Men's Bible Study
Wednesday's 7:30 AM (FLC)
(Coffee, Breakfast & Fellowship Included!)
This group is studying: Mysteries of the Messiah
The Men’s Bible Study has begun a 6-lesson series called “Mysteries of the Messiah’ by Rabbi Jason Sobel, a messianic Rabbi who is a spiritual guide and Jewish follower of Jesus. In this study, he will unveil divine connections of Jesus from Genesis to today. We meet each Wednesday at 7:30 AM for bible study, fellowship, breakfast, and coffee. We would like you to join us for this study and bring a friend. If you have questions call Elton Waldrop at 843-460-0088.”
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Prayer Partners
Join our Partners
in- Prayer E-Mail List
(send pastorswifelife@outlook.com
your email address to join the Prayer Partners)
SEND
Prayer Requests to:
RECEIVE:
Prayer Partners will be emailed all CPC prayer requests for our intercessory prayers.
PRAY:
God will do the rest!
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2023 CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FLOWER COMMITTEE
Meet the women dedicated to bringing God glory throughout the year by creating and displaying the:
Church Altar Flowers each Sunday,
Special Dedication Flowers,
Christmas Advent Trees/Wreaths and Window Decorations
as well as the
Fellowship Table Decorations for CPC Events.
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2023
CPC
FLOWER
CREATORS
(L to R Leita Shroyer; Charleen Hammond; Cindy Parrish; Susan Daniel; Annette Truluck; Joan Willard; Ellen Deane; and Laura Bland
~If your talent is in flower arranging,
we need you.~
Contact Charleen Hammond if you would be interested in being part of this extraordinary group ~
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Would you like a special flower arrangement to honor or remember a certain someone near and dear to you, or extend a birthday blessing or an anniversary celebration?
The Sunday morning worship service flower arrangements are created by a team of people that enjoy taking the beauty of flowers and arranging them to honor and glorify God.
Email, sign-up in the side entrance hallway, or call the church office to choose the Sunday that you would like to give towards this ministry. Your special arrangement will be announced in that Sunday's bulletin.
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APRIL ELDER CONTACTS:
ELDER(S) ON CALL:
SANDY FLOYD
COVENANT PARTNER:
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APRIL
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
April 3 - David Dunlevy
April 3 - Skipper Oswald
April 6 - Doug Truluck
April 8 - Andie Ingraham
April 9 - Cindy Parrish
April 15 - Laura Bland
April 16 - Mike Shuler
April 18 - Kay Kennerly
April 18 - John Weikel
April 20 - Martha Roberts
April 21 - Norma Hawkins
April 26 - Hurshell Hunt
April 27 - Donna Bedenbaugh
April 29 - Doug Westbrook Jr.
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Check out the mission fields that God has CPC actively working in. |
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A non-denominational, non-profit providing food, clothing, medical care, counseling, job placement, shelter, financial assistance and vital services to the impoverished. We offer a safe, compassionate, and inviting place for all people in need.
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Please bring your non-perishable goods to church each Sunday to be collected in the boxes on the back pew of the overflow section.
Rev. Kara Joy Stewart
Executive Director
Neighbors Together (formerly Tricounty Family Ministries)
2105 Cosgrove Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405
work – 843.747.1788
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In the middle of the highway between San Jose & Cartago lies a village called ‘Fierro’. I went evangelizing on this day and it wasn’t long before I discovered an older man named Fernelli Rojas Rios. One way that Fernelli makes ends meet is that he picks and gathers the ripe coffee-cherries which have 2 coffee beans in each one, as seen in the picture of him above. This helps give Fernelli a form of income along with other little jobs that he does.
After talking with Fernelli for quite some time, he told me the reason that he attends a local Catholic Church. He made it clear that it was not because he was Catholic or that he believed any of their teachings. The reason that he goes to the Catholic Church is because he feels that God has him there for a reason. The reason is to tell others going there the truth of God’s word and to lead them away from the false teachings or false dogma of the Catholic Church. Please pray for Fernelli that Jesus will continue to use him in a mighty way to lead people away from idolatry and into a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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This past week, we had a team down from Missouri to do mission work here in Costa Rica. As you can see in the top left hand corner of the picture, the team had to be brave by crossing an “Indian Jones” like swinging bridge to enter into that particular village. The group knocked on doors as you can see in the upper right hand corner where Holly was sharing the gospel with Angela and opening the door for me to do future bible studies in her home. In the bottom left corner, you can see that the team also went ziplining where they continued the “Indian Jones” idea where only a “leap of faith” could help one get to the other side. |
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Giving towards the mission work with the Folk Family in Costa Rica is easy : Just click on the Folk Family Ministries logo above and you'll be brought straight to the secure website. Bless you for helping the Folks serve in the mission field. |
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~Jacob and Courtenay Folk ~ Missionaries
With Daughters, Lizzy & Sophia
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(To partner with the Folk’s by donating & becoming
part of our ministry in Costa Rica simply scan
this QR CODE with your camera and it will link
you to Jacob & Courtenay at Global Outreach International)
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FOLK FAMILY BLEND COFFEE
Simply contact “Dan the coffee man” at High Point Roasters
(Ask for the The Folk Family Blend)
Office (Mail Orders): 662-534-9797
Cell: 662-316-7382
739 L-2 Hwy 15 North - New Albany, MS 38652
(Just Remember to ask for the The Folk Family Blend)
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YOUNG LIFE OF
WEST ASHLEY
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Each Monday evening in the Family Life Center @ 6:00
West Ashley YoungLife
Their Mission:
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Working with the local church is important to Young Life:
Although congregations can minister in ways we can’t, Young Life has inroads in communities with kids who are disinterested in church. However, as Young Life staff and leaders care for these kids, we try to help them become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ who will one day be active in the life of a local church.
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CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STAFF
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 "We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness"
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Senior Pastor/Head of Staff
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Sandy Floyd
Administrative Assistant
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Robin White
Lead Nursery Caretaker
Children's Sunday School
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Have a questions for our staff? Want to hear a piece of music from the choir that just makes you feel closer to God? Do you have a special piece of Christian music you would like played during the pre-service worship time? By clicking on their name, you will be able to email them directly to make your request or ask your question.
We are here to serve a wonderful God and His people.
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