I.P.C. Weekly eMessenger - December 18, 2023

"Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."

James 1:17

WEDNESDAY NOON SERVICE (12/20)

No Service December 20th & 27th

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at 5:30 PM. This is a highly anticipated evening of worship so invite your family, friends, and neighbors! The candlelight singing will commence on the front lawn following the service.

MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP 2024

The March for Life trip will take place January 18-20, 2024. It is an inspiring and peaceful rally of pro-life supporter from across the country. The cost is $60 for IPC members, and $75 for non-members. Click the link below for more information and to register.

BABY SHOWER FOR ELISE HUDSON

Join us Saturday, January 13 at 10:00am for a baby shower in honor of Elise Hudson. Megan Rodenberg is hosting the shower at 5 Gale Break Circle - please RSVP to Dede Roberts at (912) 272-6992 if you plan to come. Elise and Brett are having a girl!

REGISTRY

NOTE OF APPRECIATION

We sincerely appreciate the many acts of kindness by our church family during Betty’s illness. The prayers, visits, cards, calls, messages and wonderful food were encouragements, and continue to be, for which we are truly thankful. Our ministers, other church family members and friends are blessings for which we are so grateful.

Phil. 1:3-6

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you...

Sincerely,

The McLaurin and McAlpine families

TEXTS THAT TRANSFORM: LIFE

Mr. Johnson has just released a new book entitled Texts that Transform: Life. It is a rare combination of devotional, memoir, and Bible study that brings the reader into a sense of relationship with the author and renewed connection to God's word.

This book is available for purchase in the IPC bookstore.

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec. 20th - No Noon Service or Meal

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:30 PM

Dec. 27th - No Noon Service or Meal

DECEMBER '23 / JANUARY '24 MESSENGER

The bi-monthly newsletter, IPC Messenger, is available online.

The "The Maternal and Husbands" article by Mr. Johnson
Nursery message from Mrs. Jane Boatright
"Hallowed" article by Mr. Gear
Psalms & Hymns of the Month
Notes from church family
Birthdays
and more...

WOC GATHER TO PRAY

Women of all ages are invited to join us to pray every Tuesday morning from 8:00-9:00 AM at Three Tree Coffee (215 W. Collins St., Pooler). Please reach out to Barbara Rustine at 912-306-9876 with any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Women are also meeting downtown on Tuesday mornings at IPC from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Wilson-Axson Room. For further information, please call Linda DePue (912-547-3833) or Emi Steward (305-283-7853).

HELP SERVE OUR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS!

A great way to care for college students is by providing a Sunday lunch, around which the students can fellowship. Sign up here to provide a meal by clicking this link: SUNDAY COLLEGE LUNCH.

You can also provide cookies for RUF’s weekly meeting. Sign up here if you’d like to bring a treat: RUF COOKIES *If you have any questions, please contact Amy Rustine @amyrustine@gmail.com*

A PODCAST JUST FOR IPC

INTO THE STUDY is a weekly podcast. If you have not downloaded the app to your smartphone or your tablet, do that today. After downloading, visit the the home tab and click on INTO THE STUDY or look in the media tab. New ones will be released each Thursday. Questions about the app should be directed to Josh Espinosa (josh@ipcsav.org).

HOUSEKEEPING

Have you moved? Has a phone number changed? How about your photo and/or your family photo; is it up to date? Please take a moment to look at your information in Realm and see that the information is correct. If you are not sure how to update these items on the Realm website or the Realm Connect app, send an email with the information (photos as well) to this email: directory@ipcsav.org

2023 ANNUAL CALENDAR

The 2023 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Winter Sunday School quarter began December 3. Sunday school occurs at 9:00 AM and lasts until 9:40 AM. For details about your Sunday school class, visit the website. This quarter is not elective, so you will return to the class that corresponds to your age.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2023

For 2023, we will offer the Navigator's Book-at-a-Time Bible reading plan. Hard copies will be available on Sundays and in the church office; you can use the provided pdf as well. We are also working to implement this reading plan in our IPC app for your smartphone or tablet. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behavior as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us.