SSPC Happenings - January 27, 2022

January 27, 2022

There is much afoot in the life and faith of St. Simons Presbyterian. For starters, if you missed last Sunday, I encourage you to go check out the photos or click the recording linked below to see and hear our Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan worship service. It was quite the Sunday as nearly twenty pipers and drums led us in worship as we celebrated and gave thanks to God for our Presbyterian heritage. A special thank you to the many volunteers and staff who spent a good chunk of their weekend helping to organize and lead this wonderful annual tradition. We also had a fantastic turnout for the MAP Box Packing mission project organized by the Congregational Life Ministry Team yesterday at MAP International in Brunswick. The efforts of this group will help to deliver God’s love to brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.

Looking ahead, the Island Concert Association is gearing up for their February Festival beginning next Tuesday, February 1. Formed over 30 years ago, this organization is dedicated to the presentation of classical music to the community and will feature a concert each Tuesday evening at 7:30P in our sanctuary throughout the month of February. More info about the gifted musicians who will be giving concerts this year can be found below or by visiting the ICA’s Web site.

Also coming up is the Love One Another Luncheon happening on Sunday, February 13 after late worship. This event is a delicious lunch and time for fellowship as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and welcome back our snowbirds together. It is being organized by our “Try Something New” group and Membership Council and is open to all! Click here for more information or to RSVP.

And finally, the Savannah Presbytery School of the Laity is gearing up for another weekend of faith enrichment and education. This fantastic ministry of our presbytery seeks to strengthen the faith of participants and equip individuals to be Christian leaders in their churches and world. The upcoming session will happen the weekend of March 12-13 and features several great teachers including our very own Rev. Kate Buckley! This too is an opportunity that is open to any and all. Please click the link below or visit the Savannah Presbytery Web site to learn more about the classes or to register. The deadline to signup for the upcoming session is February 13.

Blessings to you all. See you at church. Invite a friend. Casual is fine.

Peace,

Rev. Alan Dyer

Pastor

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Musical Notes

Glenn Pride was the music director for this church from 2000-2008. He died suddenly in February of that year which was a shock to all because his wife Diane had terminal cancer and wasn’t expected to live. I have fond memories of working with him doing funerals, weddings, and community music activities. He was an excellent musician that could beautifully transcribe music by hand. Much of his work is in the files at church. In fact, all of his recordings, books, and music were donated to the church. We have an extensive library of all kinds of sacred music due to the generosity of his family. One of the pieces that he arranged is “The Love of Jesus”. Handbells, timpani, piano - four hands, organ, adult choir, and children’s choir are included in this piece. It begins with Jesus Loves Me then includes two other childhood songs, Praise Him and Jesus Loves the Little Children. Our children, under the direction of Iris Ellis, have learned this in one rehearsal and will sing with the chancel choir on Sunday. Many of these children were baptized here. We sang Jesus Loves Me to them when they were carried down the aisle. Parents are asked to have children in the sanctuary at 10 am to rehearse with the Chancel Choir. On Sunday, you will see the promise that we made as a congregation to teach them this song and about Jesus come to life as these same children sing. Hymns are 693 Though I May Speak and 300 We are One in the Spirit.

Coming up very shortly is the February Festival of the Island Concert Association. All concerts are free and open to the public on every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm in our sanctuary. It is because of the generosity of SSPC and members and patrons that we can present these programs. If you haven’t joined yet, there are brochures lying around on tables at the church. You can also join online and see more details about the upcoming performances. www.islandconcertassociation.org is the website. The first concert presents Oboist Hassan Anderson and pianist Lydia Brown. Concerts last 60-70 minutes usually without an intermission. Bring friends and neighbors, wear a mask (optional) to stay safe, and join us for an evening of excellent music.

Love & gratitude,

Rhonda

Island Concert Association

Hassan Anderson

Lydia Brown

Oboist / Piano

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

“The oboe has allowed me to play the most beautiful melodies and make listeners’ lives brighter. It has taken me all over the world, opening doors to experiences that I could never have imagined.”

Artist Website: www.hassananderson.com

Chelsea Chen

Organist & Composer

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

The Los Angeles Times has praised her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,”

and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible.”

Artist Website: www.chelseachen.com

Kirsten Scott

Laetitia Ruccolo

Mezzo Soprano / Piano

Tuesday, February 16, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

“A winning cast delivered a thoroughly enjoyable Barbiere, with vocal honors going to mezzo Kirsten Scott’s vibrant, vivacious Rosina. Scott sailed through the coloratura with creamy tone and charm to burn.” — Opera News, 2014

Artist Website: www.kirstenelisabethscott.com