THE
NEWSLETTER
Engaging the Culture Series: The Hobby Lobby
Decision and The Future of Religious Liberty
APRIL 9, 2015
Issue 13
Sunday April 19, 2015, 7:00-8:30 PM
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Robert F. Cochran, Jr.
KIDZ SPOT
THIS SUNDAY,
APRIL 12
FROM
5:00 —7:00 PM
Robert F. Cochran, Jr. is the Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law and Director
of the Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion and Ethics at
Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. See www.cornerstonesc.org for
more information about the speaker.
Please let Jackie Linder
know if your child will
attend. 345-0500 or
[email protected]
Free admission, reception following the presentation, and childcare provided
for infant-preschool.
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
5637 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 29212
803-772-1000, www.cornerstonesc.org
Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Ladies—Another Tuesday morning Bible study opportunity— Tim Keller’s, The
Prodigal God is an amazing, challenging and thought-provoking book, sure to
encourage your heart in the gospel of God’s amazing grace!
We will read/discuss this book together on Tuesday
mornings beginning April 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
We’ll do it for 6 weeks until May 19. Let me know if you’d
like to join us and I’ll fill you in with more details.
Vicky Ratchford (960-3930).
YOUTH HAPPENINGS: (Mark your calendars)
YOUTH NIGHT—Sundays 5:00—7:00 PM
BOJANGLES BIBLE STUDY — Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BIBLE STUDY—Saturdays 10:30 AM—12:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 18—Feed My Sheep, 10:45 AM—12:00 PM (5 Youth Needed)
Thursday, April 23—Coffee and Karaoke Pt. 2, 6:30—8:30 PM
Friday, May 1 —The Avengers @ The Big Mo (Movie ticket $8 per person, BYO$ for
concessions) Meet at the church at 6:00 PM!
Sunday, May 31—Last Youth Night of 2015 Bash: Open to all youth, their parents, staff, and
volunteers/helpers from this past year! 5:00—6:30 PM
August 27-31—RidgeHaven Service Project (more information to come)
Please check the youth ministry section of the church website
for other information & newsletter updates.
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Note
Financial Update
Thank You Notes
All In The Family
2
2
2
2
HIS KidZ
Nursery/Teacher
Schedule
3
Usher Schedule
Week at a Glance
4
4
3
WE CARE
ITEMS FOR
APRIL
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:
This Sunday (April 12) we
begin chapter four of the book
of Philippians. As we bring this
sermon series to a close, I hope
the Lord will continue to use it
for His glory and your edification! Philippians is a gold mine
of truth and we probably have
only scratched the surface in
our short time studying the
book.
I am preaching this Sunday
and in our text (4:1-3) we find
that two women in Philippi are
in conflict. As I worked on the
sermon, I focused on that
conflict and my intention was
to outline the Biblical steps for
conflict resolution as the heart
of the message. As I was about
to be finished I realized I had
put together a very good lecture
on conflict resolution, but not a
sermon! A lecture is about the
passing of information, while a
sermon is about transformation.
So, rather than focus on the
nuts and bolts of conflict
resolution we will examine the
type of gospel community that
God calls us to. It is in this type
of community where we receive
encouragement in our walk
with Christ. It is in this type of
community that we are also
challenged
(hence
Paul's
challenge to the women to
move towards reconciliation.)
Are you a part of a community like that? Do you have
people in your life who can
encourage you in your valleys?
Have you given people permission to speak into your life and
challenge you in areas where
you need to be challenged? It is
this type of love, compassion
and transparency with one
another that is a trademark of
the gospel community. Are you
a part of it?
—Jack
FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF MARCH 31, 2015:
General Offering:
YTD Budget: $746,406.85
YTD Variance: -0.8%
YTD Actual Offering: $740,212.45
Difference: $-6,194.40
Faith Promise Giving:
Total Pledges: $96,300.00 YTD Pledges Received: $66,861.97 Funds Needed: $29,438.03
% Rcvd: 69%
Building Fund:
YTD Giving: $26,419.00
Fiscal year runs from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Dear Chapin Pres Family,
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for all the prayers, calls, cards and
concern you have expressed to David and me. It is
a blessing to be part of a church family that truly
loves the Lord and loves people.
—Love, David & Annie Ashworth
We want to thank the church family for loving
us with all of the cards, calls, meals, and visits.
—Love, Harvey & Abbie Harrelson
ALL IN THE FAMILY
It definitely takes a family; through your God-blessed servant hearts we had glorious
celebrations Easter weekend! Thank you so much for so much to so many! You made
sandwiches; cookies and punch; you donned costumes, and shared Scripture through drama; you
kept platters full; you washed dishes and more dishes, and cleared tables, and sang and played gloriously; and
more!
Due to the Faith Promise Sunday on May 3 and Mother’s Day on May 10, the Moveable Feast ladies will dine
on April 26 at the Social Grill in Ballentine! Let me know if you can join us; all are invited.
If you are an early riser and can help work at a registration table at the church on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30
AM for about 2 hours, please let me know, we need you! We are hosting the Palmetto Presbytery Meeting that
day.
See you Sunday!
—Love, Helen
Page 2, Issue 13
THE NEWSLETTER
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me
will live, even though he dies.' " —John 11:25:
Isn’t this a wonderful verse for us to memorize in April as we
celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus! This Sunday
we will read from John 20:19-31, where Jesus appears to the disciples. Praise God,
Jesus is risen!
Our Walk with Jesus was wonderful on Saturday. A huge thank you to all the adults
and youth who came and made this such a special time for our children, and to
everyone who sent in sandwiches and goodies! A special thank you to Ms. Helen for all
her hard work to organize our lunch! What a wonderful church body we have, and God
used us to bless many families within our church and community. If you missed it this
year, make sure you reserve the date on your calendar for 2016.
Have a blessed week! I hope to see you Sunday. I love you!
—Mrs. Jackie
Children’s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers
WORSHIP APRIL 12
WORSHIP APRIL 19
WORSHIP APRIL 26
CLASS
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
NURSERY
Andrea Looney
Hilda Crowe
Alena Coulter
Andrea Looney
Jill Stauffer
Julie Rhoad
Marsha & Alan
Sumner
Judy Bauer
Sherry Ward
2 YR OLDS
Andrea Looney
Sharon Walasik
Maddie Prim
Andrea Looney
Hillary & Emma
Kate Timmons
Marsha & Alan
Sumner
Jill Thompson
Helper Needed!
3 & 4YR
OLDS
Andrea Looney
Helen Pridmore
Kyra Peeler
Andrea Looney
Knowles Family
Marsha & Alan
Sumner
Melissa Takach
Helper Needed!
K & 1ST
Kathy Erickson
Rosemary Bowie
Sara LeClerg
Jim & Elaine
Mathis
First Touch Ministries:
DOOR
GREETERS
Larry Doster
(9:00 AM)
RECEPTION
DESK
Charlie & Candy
Marra
Brad & Sally
Stroud
Weston & Beth
Curtis
John & Frances
Derrick
Brenda Cooke
Debbie Whitmore
PARKING
GREETERS
Elbert Bickley
Mike Campbell
Tom Starke
Jim & Brenda
Fuller
Mikki Spigner
Tim & Brenda
Musick
Bruce Smalley
(9:00 AM)
Lori Williams
Creighton Forrest
Tommy Cooke
Wayne Landrith
Jim & Montine
Luther
Martin & Kathleen
Shaffer
Liz DeCuers
Barbara Silman
Bland Mellette
Brent Silman
9:15 AM Sunday—School Schedule for Teachers/Helpers:
NURSERY
2 YRS
3 & 4 YRS
K & 1ST
APR. 12
Jody Butler
Carrie Carmody
Jolene Derrick
Frances Derrick
Angie Bardin
Larry Doster
Lisette Kosko
Helper Needed!
APR. 19
Mark & Angie Morvay
Jolene Derrick
Chris Cogswell
Angie Bardin
Dan Zbytovsky
Fran Ricks
Helper Needed!
APR. 26
Julie Vahle
Tyson Del Priore
Andrea Christiansen
Angie Bardin
Laura Simmons
Katie Nicholson
Brenda Cooke
Page 3, Issue 13
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
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
Worship Location:
600 Old Lexington Hwy.
Chapin, SC
Phone: 803-345-0500
Fax: 803-932-4841
E-mail:
[email protected]
WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG
SUNDAY
APRIL 26, 2015
Gospel Joy vs. Worry
Philippians 4:4-9
The Secret of Gospel Joy
Philippians 4:10-23
SUNDAY—APRIL 12
8:30 AM Prayer Time in Room 128 — Everyone is invited to attend
8:30 AM The Gospel Community–Philippians 4:1-3
9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages.
10:25 AM Chimes/Prelude/Announcements
10:30 AM The Gospel Community–Philippians 4:1-3
11:45 AM HIS KidZ Choir Rehearsal/RM 223
5:00 PM Vahle Small Group/RM 224
5:00 PM Youth Night/FC
5:00 PM KidZ Spot/WC
MONDAY—APRIL 13
6:30 PM Diaconate Meeting/RM 224
7:00 PM Monday Women’s Bible Study/Off Site
TUESDAY—APRIL 14
9:00 AM Prayer Time in Room 128
9:30 AM Tuesday Morning Bible Study/RM 224
WEDNESDAY—APRIL 15
8:00 AM Youth—Bojangles Bible Study
9:00 AM Retired Men’s Bible Study/RM 224
9:30 AM WOW Women’s Bible Study
7:00 PM Youth Committee Meeting/RM 211
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal/WC
SATURDAY—APRIL 18
All Day
Chapin Work Day
8:00 AM Elder Planning Meeting/RM 134
10:00 AM Feed My Sheep/Off Site
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SUNDAY
APRIL 19, 2015
CPC Week at a Glance:
THURSDAY—APRIL 16
9:00 AM Office Help/RM 211
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
DUTY DEACONS for APRIL
Ryan Barber & Eddie Weathersbee
8:30 AM USHERS APRIL 12
Head Usher: Bill McMillin
Creighton Forrest
10:30 AM USHERS APRIL 12
Head Usher: David Inman
Smiley Campbell, Luke Kosko,
Todd Mielke, Mike Pridmore,
Jabez Waters, Brooks Williams
8:30 AM USHERS APRIL 19
Head Usher: Craig Malone
Grady Dukes, Mark McCandlish
10:30 AM USHERS APRIL 19
Head Usher: Jim Bowie
Gary Butler, Cameron Crawford,
Steve Derrick, Jeff Hein Chad Reese,
Noah Rowell, Billy Smith
8:30 AM USHERS APRIL 26
Head Usher: Paul Sumner
10:30 AM USHERS APRIL 26
Head Usher: Drew Takach
Buck Balentine, Anthony Del Priore,
Stephen Hammond, Ben Lukens,
Bill Weathersbee, Eddie
Weathersbee
Chapin Presbyterian Church
600 Old Lexington Hwy.
Chapin, SC 29036
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs./9AM—4PM
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