IPC Messenger
A Weekly Publication of The Independent Presbyterian Church
O f fi c e — 2 3 6 - 3 3 4 6 • F a x — 236-3676 • E-Mail—[email protected] • Website—ipcsav.org
Volume 15 • No. 12
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Announcements & Events
Spring Inquirers’ Class
Our Spring Inquirers’ Class will continue through May 10.
(It will not meet May 3.) It is held on Sundays during the
Sunday School hour (9:30 a.m.) in the Mary Telfair Chapel.
The objective of this class is to introduce interested persons
to the history, doctrine, practices, and people of our church.
All are welcome. Nursery will be provided.
Church Cooking Classes
W.O.C. Church Cooking Class #3 continues on Tuesday,
March 24, in the Fellowship Hall. Cost $10 per class.
Please sign up if you are planning on attending. For
information, contact Kay Heritage at 912-480-1656 or
[email protected]. We will learn Event Planning
tips, appetizers, plus other cooking tips. Foods will include:
Vietnamese spring rolls (hands on), beef sliders, cucumber
canapes, spring salad with edible flowers, and chocolate
bread pudding.
Egg Hunt & Breakfast
I.P.C.’s Egg Hunt and Breakfast is Saturday, April 4, at Point
Pleasant. The pancake breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. with
the hunt to follow. Please R.S.V.P. for each person attending
the breakfast and the egg hunt by calling the church office
at 236-3346, completing a pew card and dropping it into
the collection plate, or emailing [email protected]. You
can also register online at www.ipcsav.org/forms.We want
to make sure there is enough bacon for everyone! This
is a great time to bring neighbors and friends. Bring a
dozen plastic eggs and candy for each child that will be
participating in the hunt and the I.P.C. Youth Group will do
the rest! Candy collection boxes are located around the
church or turn your eggs and treats into the church office.
Easter Lily Orders
Orders are now being taken for lilies to be placed in the
sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 5. These may be given
in honor or memory of individuals. The cost for a lily is $15.
Please make your checks payable to I.P.C. (mark “lily” on the
memo line). Forms are available in the bulletin on Sundays
or you may email [email protected]. You may also register
online at www.ipcsav.org/forms. The deadline for orders is
March 29.
Session/Diaconate Meeting
There will be a Session/Diaconate meeting on Monday,
March 23. Session will meet at 5:30 p.m./Diaconate at 6:00
p.m. They will meet jointly at 6:30 p.m. in the Admin. Bldg.
Dead Theologian Society
The Dead Theologian Society (M.R.C.) will meet this
Thursday, March 26, at 6:45 a.m. for breakfast at Laurie’s
Restaurant or for lunch at noon in the Admin. Bldg. Read
William Gurnall’s, The Christian in Complete Armour, pages
229-291.
Moral Cocern Events
40-DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGIL
Please join us as we pray to end abortion on Tuesday,
March 24, 2015 (one-hour prayer commitment) at the
Savannah Medical Clinic, 120 E. 34th Street. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside the
Fellowship Hall. For information, contact Cindy Sutlive
at 912-667-9392 or email: [email protected].
The Living Vine’s “Women’s Day of Blessings”
The Living Vine is hosting a “Women’s Day of
Blessings” at the Isle of Hope United Methodist
Church, Savannah, GA. on Saturday, April 11, 2015,
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The speaker is Becky
Turner, who is the former Development Chairman for
Georgia Right to Life. The event will include lunch,
silent auction, & fashion show. Tickets are available
from The Living Vine for $25. Call 912-352-9998 or
TheLivingVine.org for more information.
Our Maundy Thursday Service of Lessons and Psalms will be
held on April 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the service, dinner
will be served at 5:30 p.m. The Lord’s Supper will be observed
during this service. Please help us be good stewards as we plan
our meal by making your reservation for the meal. Forms are
available in the bulletin or you may register online at www.ipcsav.
org/forms. Please note: We will not have our regular Wednesday
Noon Service on April 1.
MORNING SERVICE
“The Coming of Christ and His Kingdom”
Luke 17:20–37
Rev. Terry Johnson
EVENING SERVICE
“The Suffering Servant: Silent and Obedient”
Isaiah 53:7–9
Rev. Timothy Foster
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For Prayer & Participation
March 23 – 28
Mon, Mar. 23
5:30 p.m. Session Meeting, Administration Bldg., 2nd Fl.
6:00 p.m. Diaconate Meeting,Whitaker Bldg. (meet jointly
at 6:30 p.m.)
Tues, Mar. 24 40-Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Savannah Medical
Clinic, 120 E. 34th St.
6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Olmstead Hall
9:00 a.m. Church Staff Meeting, Admin. Bldg., upstairs
10:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study, Whitaker Bldg.,
3rd Fl. 10:00 a.m. Young Women’s Bible Study,Whitaker Bldg., 4th
Fl.
11:30 a.m. Pastoral Staff Meeting, Admin. Bldg.
6:30 p.m. W.O.C. Cooking Class #3, Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m. Garmer Bible Study, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Mitchell, 133 E. 50th St.
Wed, Mar. 25
11:00 a.m. Women’s Intercessor Group, Axson Room
12:00 p.m. Noon Service/Luncheon today
5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
6:30 p.m. Youth Dinner, Whitaker Street Bldg., 3rd Floor
7:00 p.m. Youth Group, Whitaker Street Bldg., 3rd Floor
9:00 p.m. R.U.F., Chapel and Fellowship Hall
Thurs, Mar. 26
6:45 a.m. Dead Theologian Society (M.R.C.), meet at
Laurie’s Restaurant, 10 W. State Street
9:30 a.m. Islands Circle at the home of Fef Nolen, 102
Paxton Dr
12:00 p.m. Dead Theologian Society (M.R.C.), Admin.
Bldg., 2nd Fl.
7:00 p.m. Covenant/Careers, Whitaker Street Bldg., 4th
Floor
Fri, Mar. 27
6:00 p.m. Covenant/Careers Camping at Point Pleasant
Civic Center Parking
The Civic Center Parking Lot is not open this Sunday
Meal Menu
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Garlic Parsley Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Garden Salad w/Savannah Mustard
Dressing
Eire Pie
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Fried Chicken Breast
Blackened Salmon
Pasta Salad
Tag-Along Cake Bar
**Menu Subject to Change**
Coming Events
until May 10 Spring Inquirers’ Class, Chapel, 9:30 am
Mar. 21March for Life Walk/Run @ Daffin Park, 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Mar. 24W.O.C. Cooking Class #3, Fellowship Hall, 6:30 pm
Mar. 2440-Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Savannah Medical Clinic, 120 E. 34th St.
Mar. 23Session/Diaconate Meeting
Assisting Us in Worship - March 22
GREETERS
FRONT DOOR��Elder & Mrs. J.
Van Puffelen
NORTH SIDE��D. Gross
CENTER AISLE��D.Gobel
SOUTH SIDE��G. Brunson
W.O.C. Greeter��S. Mullininx
SUNDAY SCHOOL
GREETER
ELDER��C. Martin
USHERS
CHAIRMAN��W. Van Puffelen
FRONT DOOR��S. Murray
INNER DOOR��T. Fruit
CENTER AISLE��J.Van Grouw & M. Biemiller
LEFT AISLE��D. Williams
RIGHT AISLE��R. Woernle
BALCONY1��C. Sutlive
SECURITY/BAL2��P. Carpenter
& R. Rambo
AM AUDIO��R. Hinely
PM AUDIO ��T. MacMillan
EVENINGS ��A. Brown & J. Gray
SUPPER SET UP
& CLEAN UP Care Group #5 (Brodmann)
Deacon:
M. Spencer & W. Wiggins
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
WORKER: Clark & Miranda
Gibson
READ-A-LOUD:
7:00 p.m.
J. O’Connor
Sunday Hymns
AM:
#172 “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder”
Psalm 24
“Lo, He Comes with
Clouds Descending”
PM:
#295 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Psalm 99
#473 “Jesus Sinners
Doth Receive”