THE NEWSLETTER

Inside this issue:

WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG—Check it out for more info!

Pastor’s Note Officer Ordination &

Installation New Members

Interim Pastor Info.

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Congratulations Bible Studies

Men’s Breakfast/Workday

3 3 3

Youth Happenings Good News Club

Men’s Ministry Events

4 4 4

HIS KidZ Nursery/Teacher

Schedule

5 5

Usher Schedule

Week at a Glance

6 6

JANUARY 14,

2016

Issue 2

WE CARE WE CARE

ITEMS FOR ITEMS FOR

JANUARYJANUARY

Dry Beans, Cereal, Spam, Canned Collards or Turnip Greens, Canned Potatoes/

Yams, Laundry & Dish Detergent, & Paper Products.

Audio Visual Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for four people to help with the audio visual on Sundays during the worship services. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Allen Jones at allenj@chapinpres.com or call the church office 803-345-0500. No experience needed, Allen

will train you.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS

CPC is excited to announce the addition of two new

members to our staff. The personnel committee extended invitations this week

to fill the positions of Interim Pastor and Youth Director. Both candidates have

accepted these positions.

Welcome Dr. Curt McDaniel, Interim Senior Pastor. Curt will begin at CPC on Sunday, February 7.

Curt and his wife, Karen, come to us from Butler, Pennsylvania.

Welcome Trevor Allen, Youth

Director. Trevor will begin at CPC on

Monday, February 15. Trevor, Noelle, Benji & Abigail come to us from Santa Maria, California.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 17, 2016

Each year our church, along with churches across America, observes

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The day is in observance of the Roe versus Wade

Supreme Court decision (Jan. 23, 1977) that legalized abortion in our nation.

The primary reason for this day has nothing to do with politics. We have a

moral mandate from God based on the authority of God’s Word to revere His

special creation: people made in His image. We observe this day to become better

informed on how we may stand for the sanctity of human life and to pray for the Lord to minister to the hearts of families affected by abortion.

GO TO: www.carecalendar.org

To sign-up to help this family out with meals go to the Care Calendar website,

www.carecalendar.org or CPC website*, type in the codes under “Logon to a

calendar”, click on date (in red) and fill in the “Helper Sign-up” section.

*The Care Calendar is now available through the Church Website. You can find

it all the way to the right of the top menu where it says Giving. A menu bar will

appear and it is listed below Give Time as Care Calendar

The Vahle Family — Calendar ID: 227636 Security Code: Vahle

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Miller is saying we will never be able to fully deal with these “branch” sins until we get at their root.

For example, recognizing I am being snippy with my wife is one thing; that is a “branch sin.” I can apologize, make an excuse about having a bad day, being tired, etc., and try to watch my tongue. That sounds all fine and good, but really I am just cutting off the branch, and even then, not doing a very good job! The branch will grow back eventually and I will be right where I started. What sin lies at the root is a totally

different ballgame. Usually it’s my insecurity or pride that really needs to be addressed.

Identifying what our “root sins” are is paramount in God’s work of conforming us into the likeness of Christ. Confess them, take them to the cross, and watch God prune the branches!

Blessings, — Jack

Jack Miller in his book Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender makes a distinction between “branch” and “root” sins. Here is what he says:

“Branch sins are those faults which others most quickly see in us. They are the sins which most obviously get in the way of relationships with others… branches derive their life and strength from hidden roots.” p. 34

We all have “branch sins” in our lives that fester. These sins can be anger, worry, impa-tience, etc. (fill in the blank).

Note from the Pastor:

OFFICER ORDINATION & INSTALLATION

Sunday, January 24 at 10:30 AM

2016 Deacons: Anthony Del Priore, Mark Morvay, Chad Reese, Drew Takach.

2016 Elders: Jack Stewart, Andy Steele, Jim Wilkins.

Please be in prayer for our new Deacons and Elders for 2016.

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS! Sunday, January 24 during the 10:30 AM Worship Service

What is an Interim Pastor?

In our Presbyterian Book of Church Order (BCO) what we call an interim pastor is actually called “Stated Supply.” Stated supply or interim is a temporary relationship established between the session and a PCA pastor with the approval of the local Presbytery for a period of up to one year. That relationship can be renewed by mutual consent of all three parties.

During this time the interim pastor actually functions in the role of a senior pastor in concert with the church session. This allows the church to operate in a fully functional mode until the Lord leads us to the one He has chosen to be the next senior pastor for Chapin Presbyterian Church.

If anyone has any questions, please direct them to Homer Sargent, Moderator of Session.

Tom & Jeanette Brewer, Sr. Thomas Brewer, Jr. Robin Brown Michael, Rebecca, Christian & Abby Davis Rodney & Margaret Epting Jason & Stacy Floyd Lawrence & Vivian Ford

Travis Goings Blackwell & Alison Johnson Joe & Chris Kleckley Joshua & Kimberly Patterson Clint & Lauren Peters Cameron Whitehurst

Retired Men’s Bible Study Meets Every Wednesday

From 9:00 — 10:00 AM in RM 224.

Flower Dates Available

The flower calendar for 2016 is ready

and waiting for you to choose your

special flower date in memory, honor

or celebration of your loved one. Please call Diana at the church office (345-0500) to reserve

your date. Cost of the arrangement is $45.00

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Women of the Word — Anchored In Christ

began Wednesday,

January 13 at 9:30 AM

Join us for an adventure in the Old Testament

through the story of Esther.

Please contact Joanne Hancock at 803-960-4276 to let us

know you are coming so we

can have a study guide waiting

on you. Cost is $13.

LADIES TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at CPC

January 12—March 9

from 9:30—11:00 AM

We will study Colossians & Philemon by N.T. Wright. The study will be led by

Rhonda LeClerg.

THANK YOU

Dear Chapin Presbyterian Family,

Thank you to our wonderful church family for all the visits, cards, and prayers. A special thank you to those that prepared the meal at the church after the service. We love you, —The Curtis and Bowen Families

NEW BIBLE STUDY!

Brenda & Sean Cassidy are looking for those that live in the Prosperity, Little Mountain, and Newberry areas that would be interested in being part of a new Bible study group. We plan to start up in early 2016. If interested, please call or email Brenda or Sean at 803-364-9026 (H), 803-271-4716 (C), or sean.cassidy6@icloud.com.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Jerram Caleb Vahle was born Saturday, January 9 at 5:37 PM to Josh & Julie Vahle. He weighed 5 lbs., 13 oz.

CHURCH-WIDE WORK DAY!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

There will be a Church-wide workday on Saturday, February 6, beginning with a men’s breakfast at 8:00 AM. This will be a family friendly workday. There will be something for everyone. We will install the new play set,

new pine straw, cleaning up the dead wood in the front, painting the new door frames inside and man other thing on the honey-do list.

YOUTH HAPPENINGS:

(Mark your calendars)

Please check the youth section of the church website for other information & updates.

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YOUTH NIGHT Sunday, January 17 5-7 PM

This month: The Gospel 101 series Fun! Food! Fellowship! Bring a friend!

Youth Service Project—Painting Amber’s House (flood recovery) Saturday, January 16 from 9am—3pm

Meet at the church. Light lunch provided. Bring a paint brush and a friend! For more information contact Susan Bowers at susantbowers603@gmail.com.

HiWire in Irmo! Monday, January 18 at 10:30 AM (Arrive 20 minutes early to turn in your signed waiver). Purchase your tickets online before they sell out! 1 hr. $13, 2 hrs. $21. For

more information contact Kelly Morris at kellywray777@gmail.com.

Chapin Presbyterian Church 2016 Men’s Ministry Schedule of Events

February 6, Saturday – Men’s Breakfast / Work Day, 8:00 AM

April 2, Saturday – Men’s Breakfast

June 17, Friday – Men’s Golf (Course to be determined)

September 10, Saturday – Men’s Breakfast

November 5, Saturday – Men’s Wild Game Dinner

Breakfasts will start at 8:00 AM and will have guest speakers.

Golf Day and Wild Game times to be determined at a later date.

Good News Club at CES

Good News Club starts soon! We will meet on Thursday after-noons, January 21—February 25. Please pray for the precious children that God is bringing, that the Love of Jesus would shine through us, and that we

would impact families for Christ! There is always room for more adult helpers. Email Jackie (jackiel@chapinpres.com) if you’d like to be part of this amazing ministry at Chapin Elementary School.

Mark Your Calendars

Countdown! 3 week to the CPC Super Bowl Game, Sunday, Feb. 7 from 1-4 PM

TREASURE SEEKERZ memory verse: “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s

household…But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household. And we are that

household if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope.”

—Hebrews 3:5-6

Preschool version: “Moses was faithful as a servant…But Christ is faithful as the Son.”

It’s a new year, and a new verse for our HISKIDZ who want to be TREASURE SEEKERZ by hiding HIS

WORD in their hearts! This is our verse for January, as we journey through Exodus with Moses. This week

we will read about the Israelites wandering in the desert from Exodus 15-17. Please join us at 9:15 AM.

KIDZSPOT was great last week! The 2nd-5th graders have been challenged to have a quiet

time twice a week. They received a devotional, and if they bring it back in March with 20

lessons finished, they get a prize. But the biggest prize will be them growing closer to Jesus

as they spend time in His Word! Email me if you have any questions!

NO Handbell practice this week! Enjoy your long weekend, but I do hope to see you on Sunday!

I love you, —Mrs Jackie

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Children’s Worship Schedule for Teachers/Helpers

WORSHIP JANUARY 17 WORSHIP JANUARY 24 WORSHIP JANUARY 31

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

NURSERY Helper Needed! Angie Bardin

Jill Stauffer

Marsha Sumner Angie Bardin

Judy Bauer

Helper Needed! Angie Bardin

Joanne Hancock

2 YR OLDS Helper Needed! Kathy Erickson

Megan Setzler

Marsha Sumner Erin Reese

Jillian Vick

Helper Needed! The Waters Family

3 & 4YR OLDS

Helper Needed! The Knowles

Family

Marsha Sumner Hillary & Emma Kate

Timmons

Helper Needed! Julie Rhoad

Melissa Takach

K & 1ST The Morris Family Jim & Elaine Mathis Teacher Needed!

DOOR GREETERS

John & Frances

Derrick Beth & Weston

Curtis

Jim & Brenda

Fuller Mikki Spigner

Tim & Brenda

Musick 9:15 AM Bruce &

Dale Smalley

Jim & Montine

Luther Martin & Kathleen

Shaffer

Helpers Needed! Don & Dolly

Montgomery Jason Rector

RECEPTION DESK

9:00 AM

Sheila Sargent

Rhonda LeClerg

Lori Williams

9:00 AM

Susan Suber Stephanie Wilkes

Liz DeCuers 9:00 AM

Judy Weathersbee

Don & Millie Tyler

PARKING GREETERS

Doug Foreman Tommy Cooke Creighton Forrest Brent Silman

Tommy Takach

Bland Mellette Anthony Del Priore

First Touch Ministries:

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

NURSERY 2 YRS 3 & 4 YRS K & 1ST

JAN. 17 Angie Bardin Helper Needed!

Chris Cogswell

Jaclynn Goings

Jolene Derrick

Cat Arrowood

Candace Higbe

JAN. 24 Angie Bardin

Tyson Del Priore

Andrea & Katie Christiansen Jolene Derrick Helper Needed!

Brenda Cooke

Katie Nicholson

JAN. 31 Angie Bardin Helper Needed!

Katherine Bonham

Missy Roberts

Mary Wilkins

Dan Zbytovsky

Mike & Helen Pridmore

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: 600 Old Lexington Hwy.

Chapin, SC

Chapin Presbyterian

Church

Phone: 803-345-0500 Fax: 803-932-4841

E-mail: secretary@chapinpres.com WWW.CHAPINPRES.ORG

Chapin Presbyterian Church

600 Old Lexington Hwy. Chapin, SC 29036

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SUNDAY—JANUARY 17 SANCTITIY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY 8:30 AM Prayer Time in Room 128 — Everyone is invited to attend 8:30 AM Not Hearers Only—James 1:22-27, Pastor: Jack Carmody 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages. 10:25 AM Chimes/Prelude/Announcements 10:30 AM Not Hearers Only—James 1:22-27, Pastor: Jack Carmody 11:50 AM Youth Leadership Team Meeting 5:00 PM Youth Night

MONDAY—JANUARY 18 10:30 AM Youth @ HiWire in Irmo 7:00 PM MTW Committee/RM 211

TUESDAY—JANUARY 19 9:00 AM Tuesday Prayer Time 9:30 AM Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study/RM 211 6:30 PM Women’s Leadership Team Meeting/Off Site

WEDNESDAY—JANUARY 20 9:00 AM Retired Men’s Bible Study/RM 224 9:30 AM Women of the Word—Anchored in Christ/FC 6:30 PM String Ensemble Practice/RM 223 7:30 PM Choir Practice/WC

THURSDAY—JANUARY 21 9:00 AM Office Help/RM 211 12:00 PM Good News Club Luncheon/Training @ CPC 2:30 PM Good News Club @ CES

CPC Week at a Glance:

CPC STAFF INFORMATION:

MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: 803-345-0500 Jack Carmody, Family Life Pastor Ext. 205/jackc@chapinpres.com Josh Vahle, Spiritual Life Pastor Ext. 204/joshv@chapinpres.com Allen Jones, Music Director Ext. 209/allenj@chapinpres.com Kim Folsom, Finance Admin. Ext. 210/kimf@chapinpres.com Helen Anderson, CARE Ministry Ext. 101/helena@chapinpres.com

Diana Smith, Admin. Assistant Ext. 201/secretary@chapinpres.com Gingi Cook, Admin. Assistant Ext. 206/gingic@chapinpres.com Jackie Linder, Children’s Director Ext. 207/jackiel@chapinpres.com Andrea Looney, Nursery Director andreal@chapinpres.com Angie Bardin, Nursery Care Giver

SUNDAY

January 24, 2016

James 2:1-13 Guest Pastor: Adam Williams

Weekly Prayer Times:

Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM in RM 128

Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM in RM 128

8:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 178:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 17 Head Usher: Craig Malone

Grady Dukes, Mark McCandlish

10:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 1710:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 17 Head Usher: Steve Derrick

Gary Butler, Mike Campbell,

Cameron Crawford, Cade Hein,

Jeff Hein, Chad Reese,

Milt Snead, Billy Smith

8:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 248:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 24 Head Usher: Paul Sumner

Jim Hanna

10:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 2410:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 24 Head Usher: Drew Takach

Buck Balentine, Bryson Balentine,

Anthony Del Priore, Stephen

Hammond, Ben Lukens, Eddie

Weathersbee, Connor Weathersbee

8:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 318:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 31 Head Usher: Weston Curtis

Herb DeCuers

10:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 3110:30 AM USHERS JANUARY 31 Head Usher: Joe Jeffcoat

Moe Dunn, Travis Goings,

Johnny James, Jim Luther

DUTY DEACONS FOR JANUARYDUTY DEACONS FOR JANUARY

Steve Derrick & Drew TakachSteve Derrick & Drew Takach