Palm Notes

Weekend Worship

Join Us for Weekend Services

October 22 & 23

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Poured Out

Pete Berntson, Proclaimer

Contemporary-style Worship

“The Gathering"

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (in person and live streamed)

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Reader Mary Alice Meyer

Alternative-style Worship

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. (in person)

Scripture Readers Susan Bolstad, Bill Teeter

Classic-style Worship

Sunday, 11 a.m. (in person and live-streamed)

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Scripture Readers Barb Schmidt, Ron West

October 22 Bulletin

8:30 a.m. October 23 Bulletin

11 a.m. October 23 Bulletin

Spiritual Gift Discovery

One session remains for those who have not had the opportunity to receive the results of their Spiritual Gift survey. The session will be in Room 107 on Friday, October 21 at 9 a.m.

If you know you are attending, please let Pastor Pete know at pete@palmsumc.org.

Scenes from a Beach Retreat!

The Sisters!! enjoyed lunch at the Crazy Crab and then a time of fellowship and devotion on the beach on Hilton Head Island on Monday, October 16. Here are a few scenes of the afternoon!

My House of Prayer Service

Join us this Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m. for My House of Prayer for a time of personal prayer and reflection. The service will last about half an hour. There will be scripture readings, music, prayers and silent time for you to open your heart to the God that loves you unconditionally. Please join us.

You Are Invited

Your Emmaus group invites you to experience a deeper spiritual life.

On Tuesday, October 25, at 4 p.m., Ed Corbitt will share an introduction to the contemplative tradition. Pastor Pete will share the Sacrament of Holy Communion following Ed’s presentation.

Then on Tuesday, November 29, Ed Corbitt will provide an introduction to Thomas Merton. The plan is to then invite those interested to engage in an eight-session discussion of Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton.

Participants will be invited to encounter God’s presence through a fuller, richer prayer-filled life. Using short writings from Merton and other spiritual masters, this eight-session booklet gently leads participants on a journey toward self-discovery, spiritual transformation, and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. The first monthly small group gathering will happen on January 17, 2023.

Contact Ed Corbitt for more information.

Email: crowbar253@gmail.com

Ph: (304) 238-8210, if leaving a message, please speak slowly, leaving your full name and phone number.

All Saints’ Remembrance

Church of the Palms will recognize All Saints’ weekend on October 29 and 30. In preparation, the Remembrance Banner is now in the Christian Life Center gathering area. Please take time to pin a name and bell on the ribbons to remember those you remember as important in your life.

The banner will be processed as part of each worship service on October 29 and 30.

Our founder, John Wesley, considered “All Saints” one of the greatest celebrations in the life of the church. “How superstitious are they who scruple giving God solemn thanks for the lives and deaths of his saints!” said Wesley in 1756. Year after year, he commented on the celebration of the saints. It was a festival he dearly loved. And so do we!

Family Promise Update

Even though we are not hosting families overnight in our church building in 2022, we can still provide food items for our families to enjoy in their hotel room.

During the week of October 30 - November 5, Church of the Palms will work with St. Gregory the Great and Campbell Chapel AME to cover all the families' dinner meals.

In addition, Church of the Palms would like to provide individual breakfast food items and prepare a hot breakfast on Saturday. Instructions are available for what to prepare, when and where to deliver items and quantities needed.

Please consider signing up in the Green Book located at the back portico entrance or on SignUpGenius. Direct any questions to Susan Hazlett, hazletted40@gmail.com or 301-606-3530.

Pumpkin Patch Opportunities to Serve

Pumpkin sales are going strong. We’ve already sold over $9000 of pumpkins! Please consider how you can be part of this easy and fun way of engaging with our neighbors and community.

Use this link for SignUpGenius for opportunities to help with the daily sales slots.

View some of the scenes from the pumpkin patch here.

Christmas Poinsettias

Christmas Poinsettia orders for Sanctuary Adoration will soon be needed as the supplier has an October 30 deadline. Use SignUpGenius to place your orders.

8-inch plants are available in RED or WHITE and are priced at $24. You can indicate whether your poinsettia is "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" and the name of the individual(s). Poinsettia(s) may be picked up after the 11 a.m. service on December 25 or from the portico during the week.

A separate order/entry must be made for each poinsettia purchased.

Order forms will also be available at the church office. If you have questions, you may contact Susan Voyles at Susan@palmsumc.org.

Florida Relief Mission Trip

Last month Dick and Ann Tullie completed a Kentucky relief mission trip to assist the the victims of the terrible flood disaster. Dick and Ann are now considering going to Florida in early December to assist the victims of that disaster.

If you would like more information or also might be hearing the call to volunteer for a week to assist the hurricane victims in Florida, please contact Dick or Ann Tullie at dicktullie@gmail.com, 843-298-4251, or tullieann@gmail.com, 843-298-3311.

Support The Mercy Mission

Please continue to bring your canned and packaged food donations plus unopened toiletries to the containers in the narthex for The Mercy Mission Pantry, one of our Cornerstone Missions. Please remember food items need to be in bags or boxes.

Your support will help supply the food pantry in Hardeeville. The pantry collects items such as: cereal, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, dried beans, pasta sauce, small bags of rice, pork and beans, canned fruit and bottled water along with personal care items including individually wrapped toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Special needs at this time: canned peas and jelly

Please contact Sylvia Kaufman for additional information: 843-705-5306.