February 12, 2021

Ben's Bin        Four things are converging on LMPC this Sunday.  It is Transfiguration Sunday, Valentine’s Day, Scout Sunday, and the first time our Men’s Chorus will sing.  Perhaps, as the Bible says, “the greatest of these is love.”  Yet, all of these have to do with love.  The Transfiguration of Christ has the Father’s voice coming from heaven saying “This is my Son, whom I love, with Him I am well pleased” (Mt. 17:5).  Valentine was arrested (and martyred) for promoting love over lust- insisting on marriage against the wishes of the emperor.  The Scout Law says a scout is “Loyal, helpful, friendly courteous, kind…”  Much like 1 Corinthians 13 describes love (Love is patient, love is kind, it is not rude, it never fails).  The Men’s Chorus will begin its first song singing about love.   Love is found in so many good things in life.  1 John says that the first message we have is that “we should love one another.”  It says, “How can you say ‘I love God’ whom you have not seen and not love your brother whom you have seen?”  Indeed God is love.  In a world of stress, where revenge, fear, and hatred seem so strong, remember love is even stronger.  We are called to love each other- not only when we agree, but especially when we do not agree.  We will celebrate love this Sunday.   We want to love you as a child of Christ.  Join us in love either online or in person as we lift up love for God and love for neighbor.  

SCOUT SUNDAY- This Sunday both troop 411 and 412 will be assisting in worship.  Scoutmaster and elder, Billy Higginbotham will be the elder liturgist and do a minute for mission.  Troop 412 will lead us in the children's sermon.  After worship (about 11:30) we will recognize the Scout Hut's naming after Dr. John Ferguson.   Do not forget to take part in "Scouting for Food" that helps We Care.  

      

LMPC ONLINEClick here for all the information, details and links for our electronic ministries

 

Two New Growing/Learning Opportunities this January.1) Prayers For Your Neighborhood- Using the YouVersion App study with one verse and one short prayer a day for the neighbors around you (especially today). Being fruitful right where you are.You will have the opportunity to zoom link into a Encourage Review time Sundays at 6:00 (all zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83273508517).How do you do this?1. Download the YouVersion App on your phone/tablet/computer2. Go to plans.3. In Search type in "Praying for my Neighborhood"4. Do this study with others- you can type in bens.lmpchurch.org5. You can invite family members, church members, neighbors etc to join you in this month-long adventure that will change the way you look at your neighborhood, and help you love your neighbors.2) Disciples at the Lake- We are re-beginning this Sunday School Class to dig deeper into the scripture. Honestly, the sermons are cut shorter because of increasing online audience and shorter online attention spans. This is an opportunity to get more, ask questions, pray for one another, and focus on God. The sermon series for the first quarter is: "Awake My Soul- a study of the Psalms our songbook/prayerbook." We meet hybridly- in the conference room and zoom: Ben Sloan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81667898105

FOOD BLESSING BOX MINISTRY We have begun our socially-distanced way of helping the hungry through our Food Blessing Box.  We are encouraging groups to sign up to fill the box on Sundays.  If your group would like to fill the box, let Blaine Hill or Ben Sloan know or sign up on our SignUpGenius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45a4a829abf85-oakgrovelmpc.

Adult Christian Education 

We have a variety of Bible studies and Sunday School classes meeting electronically this summer by ZOOM. The class, meeting time and date, and class coordinator are listed below. Contact them or the church office for Zoom login credentials. For classes conducted by ZOOM you enter the ID number for that class into your ZOOM application. You may also call (929) 436 2866 and enter the meeting ID number for that class. In either case you will wait in the virtual waiting room until you are admitted to the class. Please try to arrive a few minutes before the group begins, and mute your audio.

During Lent- we will have online and hardcopy (available in office, lobby and narthex) a Lenten study written by staff and new officers "Stories in the Dark."  Also, each Wednesday at 12:00 we will have a Facebook Live Bible study.   Quest Sunday School                     9:30 Sunday                        Fred Yandle Zoom ID # 879 43428247            yandlefl@att.net                       (803) 528-9505Please contact Fred Yandle for the passcode for the meetingReading Minor Prophets. Beginning around the first of March 2021 the Quest calls will begin a new study of the Parables of Jesus.  The Journey                                     9:30 Sunday                             Class LedZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9065574928         Relating the Bible and events of the day, using the curriculumn, www.thewiredword.com Contact Pastor Blaine Hill at bhill.lmcpchurch@gmail.com if you would like to receive the weekly information about this class. The class is building a Facebook group, and we invite you to join.

Disciples at the Lake                     9:30 Sunday by ZoomBible study on the passages around the sermon's scriptures.  Led by Dr. Sloan contact bens.lmpchurch@gmail.comZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81667898105 Jesus Seekers                              9:30 Sunday by Zoom                           A lively conversation as they read through the Book of Mark. Contact the church office for details. Disciple Bible Study                    10:00 Thursday                     Rev. Blaine HillZoom ID# 669 804 8490            bhill.lmpchurch@ gmail.com     (803) 422-0049Reading Paul's Letter to the Philippians. You are welcome to participate when you are available. Bible Survey                      Email based                           Ruthanne Nicholson                                          N2chasran@aol.com                   (803) 609-0741Ruthanne emails out a lesson each week until the class can resume gathering to read through scripture. Mom's Bible Study to resume when meeting is once again safe.

YouVersion- 30 Days of Heartwork Plan https://bible.com/p/38829361/8876406410b3a1bad474d18b40f80a8b

New Bible Study! Thursdays at 10:00 am, by Zoom. Contact Rev. Blaine Hill for details.  We start a new study of I and II Samuel February 4th. Join us as we read all the drama of Saul, Goliath, David. Marvel at their courage, self-destructive fury and passion, faith and struggle. See the Lord’s care through a story that is more dramatic  than a mash up of Grey’s anatomy and How to Get Away with murder.Do not miss it! 

We are collecting gently used books for our LMPC Kids Book Share Library.  Please have your child grades pre-K to 5th grade bring in any already read or unwanted books to put in the tub in the back of the sanctuary.  I will be putting them on a bookshelf in the old sanctuary.  Your child can come and get a new book to read.  I will make an announcement as soon as the library is ready for use.  Encourage your child to donate and pick a new book to read! I am really excited about this new adventure, and I hope it will prompt the kids to read more.

 

ONLINE SERMON STREAMINGHere to watch on the church website.Here to watch on YouTube.Here to go to the church Facebook Livestreaming page.The sermon is also available to watch through the church phone app.

Click Here to view the 8:30 and 10:30 worship bulletin 

Podcasts from Lake Murray Presbyterian ChurchWeekly sermons and special events in worship on the web and on iTunes.Weekly follow up for The Journey Sunday School Class on Simply Stated by Blaine Hill on the web and on iTunes here.Sermons and the  missional training podcasts from Foundation Church on the web and iTunes.  

February We Care needs are Grits, Dry Beans, Chili, Canned Potatoes, Yams, Collard Greens, Canned Tomatoes, Soup (all flavors and sizes), Vienna Sausages, Spaghetti Sauce, Sugar and Flour. We are always in need of cleaning supplies, personal care items, and laundry and dish detergent.  Thanks to your generosity and that of our local grocery stores we have ample supplies of corn and green beans at this time. 

Birthdays for the Week

February 12Amber DavisEmily Berry

February 13Tammy O'CainTripp Shealy

February 14Brett BurnettJohn Clayton

February 15Wyatt JordanMelinda RogersMargaret Sparrow

February 16Mattie Jordan

February 17Kim HernandezCarol Ann Bardelli

February 18Amanda BriggsKathy BurchAllen LawterGabriel Wallace  

Its time to sign up for 2021 Altar flowers! The sign up book is located in the  Fellowship Hall narthex Or you can call the church office at 345.5140.

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Ushers for the week of Sunday, February 148:30 Service:  Carol Bardelli 

10:30 Service:  Eddie Edwards, Bill Morrow, Rick Pascal, Fred Yandle,Steve Stebbins, Kyle Hinton, Don Faulkner and Ronnie Faircloth

 Ushers for the week of Sunday, February 218:30 Service: Rick Pascal, Vann Mullis and Ronnie Faircloth

10:30 Service: Trey Harrell, Elizabeth Pepper, Eric Rogers,Melinda Rogers, Walt Hall,  Trip Chavis, Jim Pepper and Todd Oswald 

A big thank you to all the folks that prayed, sent cards, called, brought food and had good thought during my illness.  All were appreciated.  We are so fortunate to be a part of such a loving and caring congregation. Thank you!  Sally Sandifer

Prayer RequestsHealth workers, first responders, and  essential workers; protection and healing       of our land; *Lindsay Furse; Baker Smith, son of *Ruthanne Nicholson; Mike Shaffer, father of *Tristan Shaffer; *Eileen Rickman; *Brenda Rowe; The Family of *Jim Algar upon his passing; *David Byrum; *Louisa Adam; *Robby Milam; *Jim Allonier; *Shannon Alloiner and family upon the passing of her mother; Merle Norris, father of *Tammy Baxley; Joy Rush ; Scott Fee; *Dottie Dunbar; *Ann Abrams; Matt Wass, brother of *Cynthia Shepard;  Marion Meetze; *John Ferguson; *Shirley Kirby; *Nancy Shealy’s brother Rick Floyd;  *Mary Hoskins; Bernie Johnson, mother of *Mark Johnson; Ann Summer; *Ann Sullivan; Joyce Hyatt; *Charles Blau; Valerie Ross; *Allison Jasinski; *Josh Baxley; Jack Turner; *Beau Bonvillain; *Kathy Payne; Bill Blume; *Erma Kaminer; *Marty Milam; *Earl & *Loretta Guilford; *David Ayer; *Jane Branch; Jean Stancil; *Dick Wilkins; *Alyssa Mott; *Daniel White; friends and family members serving in the military *Dylan Meetze; *Chase McCathern; *Drew McCathern; (*members) 

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