Staying Connected--This Week at PPC

The nursery is open at 9:45AM for those attending the 10:00AM Worship Service and remains open until 11:15AM. For the safety of our littlest children, childcare in the nursery is available for infants and toddlers 0 - 3.

PPC FALL FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

11:00AM-12:30PM

Trunk or Treat! Face Painting! Crafts! Pumpkin Egg Hunt! Stuffed Animal Walk! Prizes!

It's not too late to sign up for a parking slot for your decorated trunk or to donate Halloween candy!

Contact Lynn or Becky Ferrara

FIFTH SUNDAY--OCTOBER 31ST

Children ages four through 5th grade are invited and encouraged to join us for Fifth Sunday, October 31 after the 10:00AM Time With Children. Children will be working on a special project for our service members for Veterans Day - an important reminder that Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served in the military. We celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice.

Wings of Faith

Book Club

Wednesday, November 3rd

10:00 at the Pavilion

"West with Giraffes"

by Lynda Rutledge

Upcoming:

December 1st--"Comfort and Joy" by Kristin Hannah

Contact Rosemary Fitze

Let's Talk Turkey . . .

PPC Turkey Fry Thursday, November 25, 2021. Let the men of the Church fry your bird for Thanksgiving. We will be at the church on Thanksgiving morning with our fryers ready at 8:00. Contact Ralph Wetherell at 843-725-1000, if you would like us to fry a turkey for you on Thanksgiving!

~BEGINNING A NEW TRADITION~

PPC Thanksgiving on the Grounds Family Gathering

PPC will host a family style Thanksgiving Dinner outside in the Pavilion. The men will gather around 7:30 and fry turkeys. The rest of the family will arrive around 1:30 and dinner will be served at 2:30.

Each family will fry/bring a turkey and old family favorite dishes from long ago. Each family will bring their own place settings. Best family place setting will win a prize! After the meal, we will have games, take a walk around our growing neighborhood, or just relax.

The Time - It's A’Changin!

Beginning Sunday, November 7th

the Children’s Sunday School Hour will begin after Time With Children at the 10:00AM service. NO CLASS THIS SUNDAY!

NEW SCHEDULE:

Ages 0-3 Nursery is open 9:45AM to 11:15AM

Pre K and Kindergarten will meet on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. 1st and 2nd Grade will meet on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. 3rd through 5th Grades will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.

ALL CHILDREN REMAIN IN THE SANCTUARY ON SECOND SUNDAY.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP TO TEACH A SUNDAY OR TWO!

The children need YOU!

Children’s Christmas Program

“Behind the Manger Scenes”

Ages Kindergarten – Middle School

Rehearsals Sunday Afternoons 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Next Rehearsal November 7^th in the Pavilion

Contact Roxanne Glover or Lynn Wiard

Youth Handbells Begins Sunday!

Beginning November 7th

Youth ages 5th grade and older are invited to participate--to prepare music to play in worship during Advent . . .

and because it's fun!

Join us in the sanctuary Sundays

4:00-5:00 p.m.

If interested, contact Caroline McKinney at markandcarolinem@gmail.com

CALLING ALL YOUTH

Have you heard the quote “Good is the enemy of better”? It’s true and our efforts to relaunch our youth ministry after Covid have been good, but we are committed to BETTER. We are pleased to report the youth advisory board made up of parents and youth met to consider our revised “game-plan” to connect youth and their families to their faith and the life of the church. If you have input for this group please reach out to Jimmy (843-343-0057) directly.

WEDNESDAYS--7:15-8:00 a.m.

Chick-fil-A (Oakland). Please wear a mask until seated. PLEASE ORDER AHEAD WITH "THE CHICK" APP!

PARENTS OF YOUTH

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes will begin after Christmas. Any middle school or high school aged student is welcome to attend, but it is ideally best for 7-10th graders. Please contact Jimmy for more information.

Our Lending Library is Overflowing . . .

If you have a gently used bookcase to donate, please contact Nan Mann or 843-245-6001. Thanks!

Lifesaving Classes Are Here!

Palmetto is now offering CPR/AED classes (to include first aid) to anyone interested. Classes are offered online through CODE ONE TRAINING SOLUTIONS, LLC. and are available at your convenience. Discounted cost is $85. REGISTRATION DETAILS. If you have questions, contact Nan Mann.

DID YOU KNOW?

PPC hosts a MOPS--“Mothers of Preschoolers”-- group on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday mornings in the month. Check out MOPS.org for more information on this AMAZING organization, and if you would like to know more about the PPC MOPS group, please contact Katie Reel.

Second Sunday at Palmetto is a special time for the whole family. This intergenerational worship service includes a homily and music that engages all ages. Families are encouraged to worship together for the entire service, children and youth serve as liturgists and ushers, and Communion is served.

WE'RE MISSING CURRENT photos for many families in our church directory! Take a minute to see if your photo needs to be updated.

IT'S EASY TO DO! Just EMAIL your picture to Gloria in the Church Office: gsquires@palmettopreschurch.org.

DON'T FORGET TO LET US KNOW!

Your PPC church family wants to stay connected. Have you recently moved or changed your email address or phone? If so, please contact Gloria in the church office.