The Newsletter - Chapin Presbyterian Church...

In this issue:

Care Calendar

Charitable Contributions

Thank You Note

Congratulations

CPC Safety Article

Christmas Concert

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CPC Supper Club

The Giving Tree

Ladies’ Christmas Party

December Birthday List

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ReFormed Student

Ministry

All In The Family

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HIS KidZ

Nursery/Teacher

Schedule

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CPC Monthly Calendar

Highlights

Duty Deacons

We Care Needs

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Special points of

interest:

Christmas Schedule

Care Calendar

Officer Elections

The Giving Tree

CPC Supper Club

The Newsletter

CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS

WWORSHIPORSHIP SSCHEDULECHEDULE

HANGING OF THE GREENS FOR CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 — DECORATIONS FROM ATTIC AT 7:00 PM Calling all men! We need help getting the decorations down and ready for decorating on Saturday morning.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 — HANGING OF THE GREENS AT 10:00 AM Everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the decorating of the Church building for Christmas from 10:00

AM until finished! Families are invited to make this a fun morning of service together. The children will have a

special activity and decorate the tree in the family center. Bring your favorite snack or drinks to share.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 — 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

OFFICER ELECTIONS Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 — 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL CELEBRATION AT 6:00 PM Mark your calendars now for this special night of Christmas music presented by our Adult Choir.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 — 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 — CHRISTMAS EVE — 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AT 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM — NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Refreshments immediately following the 6:00 PM Christmas Eve service! Take your Poinsettias!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 — CHRISTMAS DAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 — NEW YEARS EVE Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM

OFFICER ELECTIONS — SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 An important Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 3 during both worship services to elect Elders & Deacons. Please make plans to attend this important meeting. Bios of the nominees are available at the reception desk.

Elder Nominees: Keith Huggins, Martin Shaffer, Neal Stoker & Steve Thomas. Deacon Nominees: Jim Cain, Toney Higbe, Chris Partin & Craig Malone.

December 2017 Issue

News & Events :

December 2017 Issue THE NEWSLETTER

To sign-up to help Joe & Jenna Partin with meals go to the Care Calendar

website, http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/263667 and enter the above

information in the appropriate spaces.

The Partin Family

Calendar ID: 263667 - Security Code: Partin

GO TO:

www.carecalendar.org

Local friends and family, Allen Jones and Megan Pifer have teamed up again this year and would

love to invite you to a musical celebration of the Christmas season—an evening of originals, timeless classics

and fun favorites (Allen’s angsty tune about holiday shopping at the mall, anyone?) This will be a more stripped

down and intimate concert than years past and we’d be honored to have you join us! December 8, 7:00 PM

at Chapin Fellowship Bible Church, 1632 Chapin Road next to Chapin Family Practice.

YOUR SAFETY—OUR CONCERN

In light of recent events, some in our Body may have concerns or

questions about what can be done to ensure all of our members and worshipers are safe. While we know that true protection in this life and hope for a future are only to be found in the Lord, the leadership

also has previously established a Safety & Security Committee. This committee is primarily composed of people with law enforcement and/

or emergency responder experience, and they are tasked with leading our church in best-practices and planning, so as to be prudent and

faithful in our earthly responsibilities. This committee has spent much time and effort researching all the information available; prayerfully,

they have put in place policies and procedures to deal with any emergency situation that could occur at our church. Every active

Deacon and Ruling Elder has been furnished with a copy of these procedures and should know how to help every member respond in

any emergency situation. In today’s world, there is no way to guarantee total safety in any given place, but every effort possible is being made

to keep CPC as safe and secure as possible. Even though our purpose as believers is to live for the Kingdom, nevertheless, we pray daily for

God’s wall of protection over His house and His people. There are some areas in our plans which the safety and security committee, along with the staff and others, are working to review and improve as our

world continues to change. Periodically we will respond to frequently asked questions through the newsletter. By the grace of God, and with

the continuing efforts of this committee, our staff and other professionals along with the cooperation from the congregation, may

every event at CPC be a time of praise and worship rather than a tragedy.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

FOR 2017

All charitable contributions must be received in the

church office by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28

at 4 PM or postmarked by SATURDAY,

DECEMBER 30 in order for them to be counted

for 2017. Thank you!

Dear Friends of CPC, Our family would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your prayers, meals, and well-wishes that came our way over the past couple of months. We love CPC and have definitely seen God at work through all of you during my surgery and recovery. I have been very humbled by this experience and am so thankful to be surrounded by such a loving and serving community. We love you guys! — Meg Balentine

Ellington May HarvellEllington May Harvell Jim & Montine Luther’s 29th Great-Grandchild!

Ellington May was born on Tuesday, November 7. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. Proud parents are Derek & Hannah Harvell.

http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/233635


News & Events :

LAST CALL FOR 2018

CHAPIN PRES SUPPER CLUB!

Deadline for our Supper Club is December 15! Please don’t miss this opportunity to share the love of Christ with our brothers and

sisters. Sign up now! Please pray for this new ministry. Pray that all those who sign up will indeed graciously host supper club in their home.

Please pray that groups will be devinely assigned for His glory. Please pray that group leaders will be diligent in encouraging their group to

meet quarterly. Thank you to all. Any questions? Feel free to contact Lauren Dunn (345-1681 (H), 513-0515 (C), [email protected]). A sign up sheet is on the table in the bell tower side lobby. Merry

Christmas! Our heavenly Father, kind and good, we thank Thee for our daily

food. We thank Thee for Thy love and care. Be with us Lord, and hear our prayer. Amen.

THE GIVING TREE

Each year families at Chapin Presbyterian make Christmas morning a little brighter for other families in our community who are struggling. This Sunday, please take a decoration from the Giving Tree located in the Main Hall that has a family’s name or an individual’s name or a

gas/food card and purchase a gift or gift card and return as soon as possible to the church office. Deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 12. Thanks for always generously supporting this important ministry. Please call Billy Smith at 467-0380 with any questions.

LADIES’ CHRISTMAS PARTY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 FROM 6:30—8:30 PM

AT GENERATIONS CLUB HOUSE,431 EAST BOUNDARY STREET

Please join us for a lasagna dinner. RSVP: Signup sheet on Women’s table in the main hall or REALM or call/

email the church office. 345-0500 or [email protected]. Deadline is Dec. 3. Free event, but we are

accepting non-perishable food donations for We Care.

DEC. 1 Dave Herndon

Robyn McCaskill

DEC. 2 Andrea Looney

Layton Stauffer

DEC. 3 Joshua LeClerg Johnnie Looney

DEC. 4 Toney Higbe Lee Parker

Charles Sherfey

DEC. 6 Jason Vick

DEC. 8 Hannah Mathis

DEC. 9 Kim Seals

DEC. 11 Susan Jackman

DEC. 12 Terry Stoker

DEC. 13 Jim Hanna

DEC. 14 Dede Fischer Clara Timmons

Millie Tyler

DEC. 16 Chris Foreman

DEC. 17 Samuel Correa

Tripp Jennings

DEC. 18 Joseph Timmons

DEC. 19 Derrick Rowell

DEC. 20 Bill McMillin

Will Starke

DEC. 21 Noelle Allen

DEC. 22 Judy Seals

DEC. 23 Kathy Erickson

DEC. 28 Mike Campbell Nicholas Studley

DEC. 29 Sara Chandler Bowie

DEC. 30 Carson Johnson

Tim Musick

Abigail Simmons

DEC. 31 Lisa Campbell Harvey Harrelson


Student Ministry Stuff: (Mark your calendars)

ALL IN THE FAMILY As most of you all know, I have not been feeling great and perhaps will have back surgery. Sooooo, I am enlisting

your help! If you see visitors come in on Sunday morning or if visitors are sitting around you, please bring them to the

Reception Desk to sign in. Key words, "Bring them"!

Then, as we begin the new year and you might feel the Lord's encouragement to serve your church family, here are some people

you could call if any of these areas of service would be right for you:

Parking Lot Greeters - Dan Zbytovsky - 803-381-7004 (Monthly assignments) Homebound Ministry - Celise Zbytovsky - 803-413-6878 Door Greeters - Brenda Musick - 803-662-7602 (Monthly assignments) Parties - Rema Thomas - 803-467-5579

Reception Desk - Judy Weathesbee - 803-606-3690 (Monthly assignments) Funeral Meals - Lisa Cain - 803-606-1030 Kitchen - Jim Cain - 803-600-4414 Ministry to Single Women - Chad Reese - 803-622-6676 Chapin Outreach Team - Tommy Becknell - 803-960-8842

The CARE Committee serves the church family. If you have ideas for new areas of ministry to the church family, please let me

know. Or if you would like to hear more about each of these committees, keep your eye out for the up-coming CARE Committee

meetings; you are definitely invited!

Hugs to you all as we prepare to celebrate our Lord's birth; a truly joyful and happy time!

See you Sunday! Love, —Helen

Hanging of the Greens Join us on December 2 at Chapin Pres if you would be

interested in helping decorate the church for advent

season.

ReFormed Christmas

“Ugly Sweater” Party December 17 from 5-7PM

@ CPC Ugly Sweater Parties are fun and

exciting! But one reason we celebrate is because we no

longer have to wear "Ugly Sweaters" in Christ. When Adam

and Eve rebelled against God, He slaughtered an animal to use its skin for a covering of their shame. Ultimately that

animal skin deteriorated and did not last. Humanities shame

was not forever covered by that original sacrifice, thus the

first ugly sweater. Now, we celebrate the righteousness of

Jesus that covers us; His goodness has replaced our badness.

Come celebrate at ReFormed Community Night as we wear

ugly sweaters to celebrate the humor

and irony that such things do not

make us right before God, but it is

the Father, Son, Spirit that cover us with a beautiful Sweater that will not

deteriorate! We will have an all out

celebration so please bring food!

Contact Trevor for needs.

AGAPE

GROUPS

Every week we have

Agape Groups, or our

discipleship groups, where students come together to grow together in the

grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. We have various groups that meet

up throughout the week. If you would like more information about any one

of these groups, please contact Trevor Allen at [email protected].

Mentorship: We have many opportunities for 1-on-1 mentorship. This is

for students who are interested in understanding what it means to believe

and live out our student ministry motto, “All of life is worship!” in a more

deep and engaging way.

Tuesday night: 6-8th Grade Guys meet up

Wednesday morning: HS Bible Study at the Coffee Shelf

Wednesday morning: Bible Studies at SHHS

Friday afternoon: 6-8th Grade Girls meet up

Sunday night: 5-7 PM: ReFormed Community Night is when the whole

student ministry meets up to hang out together.

MAINE SERVICE TRIP MEETING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 7:15 PM We will have our first meeting for our upcoming service trip to Maine

at the end of July. This meeting will be a time of prayer, story telling,

vision casting, and just getting a general idea of who would like to go.

Meet at Chapin Presbyterian Church, 7:15 PM in the family center on

December 8. Dates for the trip are July 23-29.


“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world

that we might live through him.” —1 John 4:9

Preschool version: “God ... sent his one and only Son into the world.”

Wow, we are starting our Christmas lessons this Sunday! For the next three weeks we will

read about Anticipating the Coming King from Isaiah 11:1-10, the angel's announcement to Mary

and Joseph, and Jesus’ Birth. I pray your children will be here each week at 9:15 AM to hear these marvelous stories

about our Savior!

The children received an Advent activity that starts this Friday! Praying these Scriptures and devotions

will bless our families and draw us all closer to Jesus.

Join us THIS SATURDAY at 10:00 am in the family center as we put up the children’s Christmas tree

and make our own ornaments for it! It will be a fun day of service and fellowship for all our families.

Our younger children will bless our 10:30 AM service on Dec. 17 as they lead us in worship with their

singing and praises to God. Hope you can all be here.

May you experience the wonder and love of our Savior as we celebrate His birth.

See you Sunday. I love you! Mrs. Jackie

WORSHIP DECEMBER 3 WORSHIP DECEMBER 10 WORSHIP DECEMBER 17

CLASS 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

INFANTS Fadia Belch

Helper Needed!

Lauren Peters

Wanda Hein

Mark & Angie Morvay Lauren Peters

Alena Coulter

Jenna Partin

Deidre Oseman

Lauren Peters

Jill Stauffer

2 YR OLDS Fadia Belch

Helper Needed!

Angie Bardin

Laura Simmons

Mark & Angie Morvay Jennifer Peeler

Helper Needed!

Jenna Partin

Deidre Oseman

Donnie & Hilda Crowe


Helper Needed!

Lisa Whitehurst

Tiffany & Hayden Herlong

Mark & Angie Morvay Alison & Blackwell

Johnson

Jenna Partin

Deidre Oseman

Noelle Allen

Cindy Knowles


Helper Needed!

Judy Weathersbee

Paige Whitehurst

Mark & Angie Morvay Helen Pridmore

Kyra Peeler

Jenna Partin

Deidre Oseman

Peter & Missy Prim

K & 1ST Rosemary Bowie

Nicole Crowe

Lisa & Smiley Campbell Stephen & Shawn

Hammond

9:15 AM Sunday—School Schedule for Teachers /Helpers :

Chi ldren’s Worship Schedule for Teachers /Helpers

WORSHIP DECEMBER 24 WORSHIP DECEMBER 31

CLASS 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

NURSERY NO Early Service Lauren Peters

Judy Bauer

Marsha Summer

Celise Zbytovsky

Lauren Peters

Stephanie Johnson

2 YR OLDS NO Early Service Kelli Partin

Jillian Vick

Marsha Summer

Celise Zbytovsky

Lisa Cain

Helper Needed!

3 YR OLDS NO Early Service Erin Reese

Alex Smith

Marsha Summer

Celise Zbytovsky

Julie Rhoad

Melissa Takach

4YR OLDS NO Early Service Tracy & Audrey Taylor Marsha Summer

Celise Zbytovsky

Beth Rich

Paige Whitehurst

K & 1ST Jim & Brenda Fuller Rebecca & Abbey Davis

2 YRS 3 YRS 4 YRS K & 1ST INFANTS

DEC 3 Angie Bardin

Julie Vahle

Fran Ricks

Lisa & Emma Parker

Jolene Derrick

Larry Doster

Mike & Helen Pridmore Lauren Peters

Carrie Carmody

DEC 10 Helpers Needed! Frances Derrick

Jaclynn Goings

Jolene Derrick

Kathleen Shaffer Candace Higbe & Girls Lauren Peters

Jody Butler

DEC 17 Julie Vahle

Helper Needed! Fran Ricks

Helper Needed!

Jolene Derrick

Joe Partin Candace Higbe & Girls Lauren Peters

Melanie Gorman

DEC 24 Andrea & Katie Christiansen Chris Cogswell

Jaclynn Goings

Jolene Derrick

Dan Zbytovsky Anthony & Tyson Del Priore Lauren Peters

Kelli Partin

DEC 31 Missy Roberts

Kim Waters

Jacklyn Goings, or Fran

Ricks or Julie Vahle

Jolene Derrick

Mary Wilkins Mike & Helen Pridmore Lauren Peters

Lisa Cain

Office Hours:

Mon.-Thurs./9AM—4PM

Office Address:

600 Old Lexington Hwy.

Chapin, SC 29036-7978

Worship Service:

Sundays at 8:30 AM

& 10:30 AM

Sunday School at 9:15 AM

Worship Location:


Chapin, SC

Chapin Presbyterian Church

Phone: 803-345-0500

E-mail: [email protected]

WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG

CPC STAFF INFORMATION:

MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-345-0500 Marcus Jackman, Lead Pastor Ext. 203/[email protected]

Jack Carmody, Family Life Pastor Ext. 205/[email protected]

Josh Vahle, Spiritual Life Pastor Ext. 204/[email protected]

Allen Jones, Music Director Ext. 209/[email protected]

Kim Folsom, Finance Admin. Ext. 210/[email protected]

Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry Ext. 101/[email protected]

Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant Ext. 201/[email protected] Gingi Cook, Admin. Assistant Ext. 206/[email protected]

Trevor Allen, Student Ministry Director Ext. 215/[email protected]

Jackie Linder, Children’s Director Ext. 207/[email protected]

Andrea Looney, Nursery Director [email protected]

Lauren Peters, Nursery Care Giver

Chapin Presbyterian Church


Chapin, SC 29036

Address Service Requested

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID

CHAPIN, SC PERMIT NO. 75

WE CARE ITEMS WE CARE ITEMS

NEEDED FOR NEEDED FOR

DECEMBER: DECEMBER:

Vienna Sausages, Jam/Jelly, Pancake Mix/Syrup, Spam, Chili Beans, Salmon, Cereal, Progresso Soups, Sweet Potatoes/Yams, Jello, Laundry & Dish Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, Personal Care Items & Paper Products.

DUTY DEACONS DUTY DEACONS

FOR DECEMBERFOR DECEMBER

Buck Balentine & Buck Balentine &

Eddie WeathersbeeEddie Weathersbee

FRIDAY—DECEMBER 1

7:00 P Hanging of the Greens Set Up

SATURDAY—DECEMBER 2

10:00 A Hanging of the Greens (Family Event) SUNDAY—DECEMBER 3 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sermon The Longed-for King Pt. 1: His Perfection — Isaiah 9:1-7

8:30 A Early Service (Each Sunday morning)

9:15 A Sunday School for all ages

10:30 A Second Service (Each Sunday morning)

3:45 P Youth Committee Meeting/HS Rm.

5:00 P 1st & 3rd Sunday Vahle Small Group (returning to 2nd & 4th Sunday in January)

5:00 P ReFormed Community Night (Each Sunday night)

MONDAY—DECEMBER 4

6:00 P Session Meeting/RM 211

TUESDAY—DECEMBER 5

6:30 P Women’s Christmas Dinner @ Generations

WEDNESDAY—DECEMBER 6

9:00 A Retired Men’s Bible Study/RM 224 (Each Wednesday morning)

6:30 P Orchestra Rehearsal/WC (Each Wednesday evening)

7:00 P Choir Rehearsal/WC (Each Wednesday evening)

8:30 P Worship Team/WC (Each Wednesday evening)

THURSDAY—DECEMBER 7

8:45 A Presbytery Prayer Meeting/RM 128

6:30 P Officer/Staff Christmas Dinner/FC

TUESDAY—DECEMBER

7:15 P ReFormed Maine Service Trip Meeting/FC

SUNDAY—DECEMBER 10 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

6:00 P CPC Christmas Musical Celebration

MONDAY—DECEMBER 11

6:30 P Diaconate Meeting/RM 211

6:30 P Monday Women’s Bible Study (2nd & 4th Mondays) Off Site

TUESDAY—DECEMBER 12

5:00 P Tuesday Vahle Small Group (returning to 1st & 3rd Sundays in January)

SUNDAY—DECEMBER 17 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SUNDAY—DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT — NO Sunday School

10:30 A Christmas Eve Service

6:00 P Christmas Eve Service

(Refreshments immediately following)

MONDAY—DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

Church Office Closed TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Church Office Closed SATURDAY—DECEMBER 30

10:00 A Downing of the Browns

SUNDAY—DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

Regular Sunday Schedule

CPC Highl ights of the Month:

Please check the church website WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG for other

information, weekly events & Grow Group opportunities.

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