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THE
NEWSLETTER
MARCH 19, 2015
Issue 11
UPCOMING EVENTS & EASTER SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday—Communion Service, March 29
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
April 2@ 7:00 PM
Good Friday, April 3
Spring begins
Friday, March 20!
Walk With Jesus, Easter Egg Hunt & Luncheon
Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Activities for all children through 5th grade, from 10:00 AM—12:00 PM.
Come join us for a special experience, ‘see’ the last week of Jesus on earth,
make a craft for your family, hunt for candy-filled eggs, and eat a free lunch
together. Bring your friends! Questions, call the church office.
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Note
Youth Happenings
All In The Family
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HIS KidZ
Nursery/Teacher
Schedule
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Usher Schedule
Week at a Glance
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Easter Sunday, April 5
Services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Special fellowship time at 9:30 AM
No Sunday School
Cross of Flowers
Please bring flowers from your garden, florist or grocery
store with you on Easter Sunday to place on the cross in the Main Hall. Lots of
flowers and greenery are needed! Great family photo opportunity, too!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Savannah Marie Dixon
was born on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, to
Ryan & Ashley Dixon. She weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz.
Proud grandparents are Bruce & Renee Bosco.
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WE CARE
ITEMS FOR
MARCH
Tuna, Chili, Jelly,
Canned Fruit, Corn
Muffin Mix, Paper
Products, Cleaning
Products, Laundry
& Dish Detergent.
WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG—Check it out for more info!
Note from the Pastor:
“Now My soul has become
troubled; and what shall I say,
‘Father, save Me from this
hour’? But for this purpose I
came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice
came out of heaven: “I have
both glorified it, and will
glorify it again.” So the crowd
of people who stood by and
heard it were saying that it had
thundered; others were saying,
“An angel has spoken to Him.”
Jesus answered and said, “This
voice has not come for My sake,
but for your sakes. Now judgment is upon this world; now
the ruler of this world will be
cast out. And I, if I am lifted up
from the earth, will draw all
men to Myself.” —John 12:27-32
Jesus came to this earth to
serve us and to die in our place
so that we could spend eternity
with Him. He is the Judge and He
is the Victor over sin and death.
He continues to draw men to
Himself. I love how Jesus states
His overall purpose: He came to
glorify the Father.
In this passage, God speaks
from Heaven to Jesus in an
audible voice. Isn’t it interesting
that many did not hear God’s
voice? They heard something, but
thought it was just thunder or an
angel. God spoke and they did
not hear. Sadly, the same thing
happens today, God speaks and
people either do not hear it or
attribute it to something else.
YOUTH HAPPENINGS:
As we spend time in daily
fellowship, we can hear His voice
in our minds and hearts and on
the pages of Scripture. This is
truly a blessing for us.
We need to continually be in
private and public worship so we
can worship our God and listen
to His voice.
I hope to see you on Sunday!
—Dan
(Mark your calendars)
Upcoming Youth Events
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Youth Night—Sunday, March 22, 5-7 PM
Spring Break Youth Hangout Night—
Sunday, March 29, 6:30—8:30 PM
Spring Break Field Trip to Joe Gibbs Racing, Charlotte,
NC—Wednesday, April 1, (meet at CPC at 7:30 AM)
Walk with Jesus Practice—Friday, April 3, 5:00 –6:30 PM
Walk with Jesus — Sat., April 4, 9:15 AM—12:00 PM
YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES
BOJANGLES BIBLE STUDY — Wednesdays @ 8:009:15 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS — Saturdays 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Williams home (5 Moonraker Ct.)
Please check the youth ministry section of the church
website for other information & newsletter updates.
SUMMER YOUTH INTERNS
Two paid youth internship openings (male &
female) for this summer! For more info.:
Contact Web Brown Email:
[email protected] or
Website: www.chapinpres.org/youth-internship.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
We are blessed with a most wonderful kitchen at Chapin Presbyterian. Every caterer who comes
is overwhelmed with how well-equipped and spacious it is. I do have a gentle reminder for all,
even though we have this wonderful kitchen, we do not have paid staff to clean it. So, when you use
the kitchen, please be sure to wash, dry and put away whatever you use; clean the counters, take the leftovers
from the refrigerators and take the used linens home to launder.
The Moveable Feast ladies will gather after church on March 29 at the Flying Pie in Newberry. Please let me
know if you will be able to come.
See you Sunday!
—Love, Helen
Page 2, Issue 11
THE NEWSLETTER
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the
salvation of everyone who believes; first the Jew, then for the Gentile.”
—Romans 1:16
Preschool version: “I am not ashamed of the gospel.”
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We continue to GROW during Sunday School as we read from the book of Mark and talk about Jesus
and His last days on earth.
I hope you will join us on Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 AM as His journey
comes to life during our Walk with Jesus. We will experience great stories from
the Bible, have a fun egg hunt, and free lunch!
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Do you have some fun activities planned for spring break? Don’t forget to take your Bible with you
and focus on all that our Savior did for us so that we can be with Him forever!
I hope to see you Sunday. I love you!!
—Mrs. Jackie
Children’s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers
WORSHIP MARCH 22
WORSHIP MARCH 29
CLASS
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
NURSERY
Andrea Looney
Judy Bauer
Sherry Ward
Andrea Looney
Ginny Lawton
Joanne &
Elizabeth Hancock
Andrea Looney
Kathleen &
Hannah Shaffer
Wanda Hein
2 YR OLDS
Andrea Looney
Jill Thompson
Andrea Looney
The Waters Family
Andrea Looney
Lisa & Paige
Whitehurst
3 & 4YR
OLDS
Andrea Looney
Melissa Takach
Andrea Looney
Helpers Needed!
Andrea Looney
Laura Culler
Judy Weathersbee
K & 1ST
Jim & Elaine
Mathis
WORSHIP APRIL 5
Helpers Needed!
Fran Ricks
Maddie Prim
First Touch Ministries:
DOOR
GREETERS
Tim & Brenda
Musick
Bruce Smalley
(9:00 AM)
Jim & Montine
Luther
Martin & Kathleen
Shaffer
Helpers Needed!
Don & Dolly
Montgomery
Jason Rector
Miriam Bickley
Renee Bosco
Walt & Cindy
Slominski
Sean Cassidy
RECEPTION
DESK
Helpers Needed!
Liz DeCuers
Barbara Silman
Helpers Needed!
Don & Millie Tyler
Helpers Needed!
Mikki Spigner
Rema Thomas
PARKING
GREETERS
Bland Mellette
Brent Silman
Elbert Bickley
Wayne Landrith
Doug Foreman
Wayne Landrith
Dennis Suber
9:15 AM Sunday—School Schedule for Teachers/Helpers:
NURSERY
2 YRS
3 & 4 YRS
K & 1ST
MAR. 22
Tyson Del Priore
Julie Vahle
Andrea Christiansen
Angie Bardin
Laura Simmons
Brenda Cooke
Katie Nicholson
MAR. 29
Sharon Takach
Helper Needed!
Missy Roberts
Katherine Bonham
Angie Bardin
Mary Wilkins
TBD
APR. 5
Deidra Oseman
Julie Vahle
Lisa & Emma Parker
Angie Bardin
Kathleen Shaffer
Fran Ricks
Maddie Prim
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THE NEWSLETTER
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:
600 Old Lexington Hwy.
Chapin, SC
Phone: 803-345-0500
Fax: 803-932-4841
E-mail:
[email protected]
WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG
MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-345-0500
Dan Ratchford, Pastor
Jack Carmody, Family Life Pastor
Josh Vahle, Spiritual Life Pastor
Allen Jones, Music Director
Kim Folsom, Finance Admin.
Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry
Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant
Gingi Cook, Admin. Assistant
Debbie VanDeusen Doster, Children’s Music
Jackie Linder, Children’s Director
Web Brown, Youth Director
Andrea Looney, Nursery Director
PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 29, 2015
SUNDAY—MARCH 22
8:30 AM Prayer Time in Room 128 — Everyone is invited to attend
8:30 AM Gospel Joy vs. Self-Confidence–Philippians 3:1-9
9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages.
10:25 AM Chimes/Prelude/Announcements
10:30 AM Gospel Joy vs. Self-Confidence–Philippians 3:1-9
11:45 AM HIS KidZ Choir Rehearsal/RM 223
5:00 PM Youth Night
5:00 PM Vahle Small Group/RM 224
5:00 PM Youth Mom’s Bible Study/RM 208
MONDAY—MARCH 23
6:00 PM Shepherd Meeting/RM 134
7:00 PM Children’s Committee Meeting/RM 208
7:00 PM Monday Women’s Bible Study/Off Site
TUESDAY—MARCH 24
9:00 AM Prayer Time in Room 128
9:00 AM Tuesday Women’s Bible Study/RM 224
WEDNESDAY—MARCH 25
8:00 AM Youth—Bojangles Bible Study
9:00 AM Retired Men’s Bible Study/RM 224
9:30 AM WOW Bible Study
6:15 PM Joy Ringers/WC
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal/WC
THURSDAY—MARCH 26
9:00 AM Office Help/RM 211
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EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 5, 2015
Gospel Joy vs.
Worldly Happiness
Philippians 3:12-21
CPC Week at a Glance:
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Gospel Joy in the
Risen Christ
Philippians 3:9-11
DUTY DEACONS for MARCH
Jim Bowie & Steve Derrick
8:30 AM USHERS MARCH 22
Head Usher: Paul Sumner
10:30 AM USHERS MARCH 22
Head Usher: Drew Takach
Buck Balentine, Anthony Del Priore,
Stephen Hammond, Ben Lukens,
Bill Weathersbee, Eddie Weathersbee
8:30 AM USHERS MARCH 29
Head Usher: Weston Curtis
Herb DeCuers
10:30 AM USHERS MARCH 29
Head Usher: Joe Jeffcoat
Buddy Kirby, Steve Linder,
Jim Luther, Milt Snead
8:30 AM USHERS APRIL 5
Head Usher: Bruce Bosco
Tim Musick
10:30 AM USHERS APRIL 5
Head Usher: John Butler
Sean Cassidy, Paul Erickson,
Dave Herndon, Martin Shaffer,
Tom Starke, Mike Stauffer
Chapin Presbyterian Church
600 Old Lexington Hwy.
Chapin, SC 29036
Office Hours:
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