South Carolina Presbyteries Retreat October 24–26, 2022 The Next Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery will be held at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church (Columbia) on August 20, 2022. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.; the meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Commissioners’ Handbook link will be sent to all clergy and clerks of session on August 10th. It is the clerk’s responsibility to get the information to the elder commissioners.

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Summer Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church (Columbia) Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The Commissioners’ Handbook link will be sent to all clergy and clerks of session on August 10th. Please remember it is the clerk’s responsibility to get the information to elder commissioners.

Supporting Presbyterian Women on PW Gives Day (and All Days)  PW Gives Day is July 31—a day each year to celebrate the founding of Presbyterian Women as well as the loving relationships and the life-changing ministries Presbyterian Women cultivate.  Cultivating Presbyterian Women means putting our hands and hearts to work and love through our PW Purpose. Whether planting seeds through our ecumenical partnerships, building healthy communities through our Thank and Birthday Offerings, honoring faithful servants with Honorary Life Memberships, or taking time to be in beloved community through study, service and fun, we each choose to “live life in full bloom” by care-tending our bountiful and beautiful PW gardens.

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2022–2023 PW/Horizons Bible Study  The 2022–2023 PW/Horizons Bible study, Celebrating Sabbath: Accepting God’s Gift of Rest and Delight, by Carol M. Bechtel, is truly buzzworthy! That’s why this series of emails has taken flight! Don’t miss an update—check your inbox often. This is the third in the series! Click HERE for more information, free downloads or to order your copy.

Save the Date for a Mission Trip to the Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center Little Rock, AK October 8th – October 15th   Time will be spent preparing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Gifts of the Heart Kits and working with mission agencies in the area   Cost is $350 per person (plus lodging and food on travel days to be determined)   This trip is limited to 24 people. Please email Peggy Swann @ peggysswann@gmail.com to save your spot!

Click the image for the Youth Council Application Trinity Presbytery's Youth Ministry Coordinator, Bill Wannamaker, is in the process of reorganizing the Trinity Presbytery Youth Council (TPYC). TPYC offers a unique way for rising 9th -12th graders to gain valuable leadership skills, learn more about the Presbyterian Church (USA), lead events for youth in our presbytery, and serve the Church in an important and challenging way. TPYC is made up of youth and adults from all over Trinity Presbytery. Anyone interested in being a part of TPYC should contact Bill at billwannamaker@flpc.org.

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New Full-Time Director of Music Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, Chapin, SC 

This trip was different in that the whole team stayed in Juba-in part because it is the rainy season and rural airports are sporadically open. There are 5 of us- 2 women. We delivered 400 talking Bibles to leaders who will invite 6-10 to listen. We delivered in Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, Murle, Tenet, Shillook, Anyuak. We met with translators and the Bible Soviety of Juba. We met representatives of the PCOSS and a splinter group. We visited an IDP UN Canp.  We preached in 5 churches and talked in 12. God has been good. We have passed all the Covid tests and He has used us to do good medically too. Rev. Orozu, our host has malaria and flew to Ethiopia for treatment. We met with local partners and Rev James, head of the South Sudan Council of Churches, along with 14 other meetings. Pray we have a safe trip tomorrow. Dr. Ben Sloan

The Presbytery office has reopened. However, if you are planning on visiting the office, please call beforehand to be sure the staff member you need to see will be there. All safety precautions continue to be observed. The Presbytery Office Hours During COVID-19 9:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on Friday  Wednesday- open only for appointments, staff will be working remotely. Please call ahead if you need to make an appointment for Wednesdays. 803-794-1225