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Women’s Bible Study

Posted March 5, 2024 By admin

The Women’s Bible Study meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:15 PM in the church office building. If you’ve been wanting to join us, now is the perfect time as we will begin a new study at our next meeting on March 11th. Mandy will be leading the study. Contact Susan if you have any questions.

The book we will use for our next study is: He’s Where the Joy is: Getting to Know the God of the Trinity by Tara-Leigh Cobble.

If you want to find that true JOY and see the many dimensions of the Triune God, join St. Jacobs Women’s Bible Study as we take a deep dive into this beautiful Bible study of the doctrine of the Trinity. Through this study we will come to know each other and the capacity of our faith, study God’s amazing Word and know God and love Him even more than we thought possible.

From author, Tara: “If you had to describe God’s personality, what would you say? Not what He does, but His demeanor. Not what He’s capable of, but what He’s like. Here’s how King David described God: ‘in your presence there is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.’ (Psalm 16:11) He also said God’s presence brings gladness and joy (Psalm 21:6)!

God is infinitely joyful!! And because He’s so delighted, that’s how HE can be delighted in us – by sharing who He is with us. If JOY is your goal, knowing the Triune God will be supremely useful to you. In fact, this is the only path to true JOY!”
He’s Where the Joy is!!
Bible Study Book can be purchased online from either:

Lifeway Press: He’s Where the Joy is by Tara Leigh Cobble

Amazon.com: He’s Where the Joy is by Tara Leigh Cobble

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Midweek Bible Study

Posted March 4, 2024 By admin

Our Midweek Bible study is back in full swing with a study of Psalms. Each week we are taking a close look at a selected Psalm so the topic is new every time. The purpose of our study is threefold:
• To know God through the world he created, through his Word, and through our experiences with him.
• To gain assurance that God will sustain us throughout our life.
• To help us hear God’s message every time we read Scripture. It is possible to read without hearing. Through this study, we want to learn to listen for God speaking very personally to us as we read the Psalms.

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Worship at Generations

Posted March 1, 2024 By admin

Every other Sunday, Pr. David leads worship for the residents of Generations Assisted Care of Chapin. This ministry has made a great difference in the lives of many folks who are not able to attend worship at their home church. The congregation is invited and certainly encouraged to share this experience with our friends just down the road. Our next worship opportunities will be on Sunday, March 3rd and March 17th at 1:00 PM. Join us in the lobby at Generations.

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March Pastoral Devotion – Standing on Faith

Posted March 1, 2024 By admin

Read: John 8:46-59

 

A Challenge for Christians when standing on their faith is facing criticism from non-believers. Christians are sometimes mocked for being so-called “do gooders” or for acting “holier than thou” in front of those who refuse to believe. But, truth be told, nonbelievers in Christ will never understand what it means for a Christian to take a stand on faith. More often than not, such a stand means contradicting the world and all its empty promises.

 

Our text finds Jesus in the temple, confronted by a crowd opposed to Him. Some in the crowd would even plot to have Him put to death. Yet, the severity of their actions did not preclude Jesus from speaking the truth of the Gospel. They attempted to discredit Jesus by hurling insults and accusations at Him. Jesus faced harsh scrutiny because they would not believe and did not hear God’s voice in the words that Jesus spoke.

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Council Briefs for February Meeting

Posted February 29, 2024 By admin

Good Things at Saint Jacob’s:

 

  • Temple Talk from Congregational Care reminding the congregation to reach out to Billy McTeer or Lynn Shealy to provide any assistance needed.
  • Lutheran Women will pack Mercy Bags on 3rd Sunday in February.
  • So wonderful to watch the children participating in worship by playing their instruments while the choir sang. It is always a blessing when our youth participate in worship.

 

Special Report from the Property Committee regarding the parking lot – Danny Shealy.

 

  • Danny has plans to meet with contractors to review proposals and costs.
  • Danny will provide project scope and costs to council at the March meeting.

 

Pastor’s Report:

 

  • Pastor is thankful to be back to his normal activities now post-surgery.

 

Report of Ministry:

 

  • The Safety Team thanks the Lindler’s for donating an AED that is located in the hallway between the narthex and the fellowship hall. An automatic blood pressure cuff was also donated.
  • Christian Education is getting excited about VBS and will begin ordering materials and determining a date for VBS.
  • The Congregational Care Team had a joint meeting with the Discipleship Team and made plans for Home Communion through July, 2024, and also discussed providing visits/help with various needs of our members.
  • Discipleship reports that 18 Mercy Bags and 140 pounds of food were delivered to We Care in January. A reminder that, We Care is also in need of hygiene items. Mercy Bags will be packed following worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
  • Property Team reports that Buddy Bickley had four headstones repaired in the cemetery and that the HVAC equipment is here but the platform must be modified before installation can be completed.

 

Old Business:

 

  • Time and Talent sheets have been distributed to Team Leaders and Council Liaisons. Everyone who wrote down that they would help with a ministry need at Saint Jacob’s will be contacted. Thank you!

 

New Business:

 

  • The Annual Report Book is complete and has been emailed to the congregation with paper copies provided as requested. The congregation voted to approve the Annual Report Book on Sunday February 18th.
  • Team Leader Training took place on Monday, February 19th at 6:30 PM.
  • Prayer Partners will be signed up for and distributed on Sunday, February 11th. If anyone didn’t get a Prayer Partner or would still like to sign up, see Sherrie.

 

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Mercy Bags Ministry

Posted February 29, 2024 By admin

Mercy Bags are packed on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Please come to the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship today to help pack Mercy Bags for We Care.

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Easter Lilies

Posted February 29, 2024 By admin

Worship and Music will once again be accepting orders for Easter Lilies to be placed in the church for our Easter Services in honor and/or memory of loved ones. The cost for each plant is $15.00 and orders must be placed on or before Sunday, March 10th. If you’re interested in purchasing an Easter Lily, please pick up an order form on the Narthex bulletin board.
The completed form and payment should be turned in to Marie on or before the deadline date.

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Mercy Bags

Posted February 16, 2024 By admin

Mercy Bags are packed on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Please come to the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship to help pack bags.

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The Congregational Care and Discipleship Teams are here for you!

Posted February 16, 2024 By admin

Our Congregational Care and Discipleship Team are committed to help and assist our members with any needs that they may have. As Jesus shared in Matthew 25:40, “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me”. As disciples and members of the Congregational Care and Discipleship Teams, we are here to serve, to assist, and to care for one another. Have you had these thoughts?
• I wish I had someone to call to pick up and deliver my medication today.
• It would be great to have someone to drive me/us to my/our doctor appointment or to another appointment.
• I need an errand run, who can I call?
• I wish I had someone to talk to.
• I would love to have someone from the church visit me.
You can call the church office at 803-345-2309, Billy, or Lynn! Our church ministry teams are here for you! If you have any special requests/needs, please do not hesitate to ask. We all need help at some time in our lives. We are a phone call or text away. Let us help! Let us serve!

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Office Closed

Posted February 15, 2024 By admin

A Reminder that the church office will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day. Anyone requiring Pastoral assistance should contact Pastor David on his cell phone.

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