Sunday School Open House
Dear New Members and Newcomers, Visitors and Guests, Long Time Members and Loyal Pew Hoppers (and anyone who is looking for a smaller, more intimate community within the larger church), You are invited to attend a Sunday School Open House in our Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:15am on Sunday, August 18. Teachers and leaders from each of […]
Rustlings (August 12, 2019)
Minsters have a variety of responsibilities. Within the church, we are preachers, priests, administrators, counselors, teachers and more. We also have a role in the community and world. A part of my work in the world is the time I commit to serving on non-profit boards. Of course, we’re often asked to serve on far […]
The Branch—August 12, 2019
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Camp Prism 2019
Give me room from A to Z to dream any possibility. I want to grow up to be me. I want to be free! If you have a third, fourth, or fifth grader, this line from Reverend Russ Dean’s theme song for Camp Prism 2019 might sound familiar! This summer we took 37 children, including […]
Front Reception/Sanctuary Area and Gaga Project
For several years, the Property Committee has worked with Facilities staff to resolve a water leak outside the front Reception entry affecting the interior Parlor hallway area below. Sinking brick pavement was identified early in the review with continued study for repair options. Excavation required for repairs and other items were reviewed by the Property […]
Rustlings (August 5, 2019)
Please pardon the mess. You will probably hear me say this (or see this in writing) several times over the next several years, so I’ll write it here once more: Please pardon the mess. It’s part of progress and our intentional care of God’s house and God’s people. In my 2018 ‘State of the Church […]
The Branch—August 5, 2019
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Happy Birthday and Roadrunners to Strawberry Hill
Please remember these members of our congregation celebrating birthdays in August who are not always able to be with us in worship: August 3 Rachel Woods (100) 243 Pimlico Road Greenville, SC 29607 August 6 Bea Blanton 1045 Shaffer Corner Rd. Varnville, SC 29944 August 8 Nancy McJunkin 408 Freedom Dr. Walhalla, SC 29691 August […]
Summer Music Services 2019
The first two Sundays in August will be summer music services when we are hosting the Furman Singers Alumni Choir on August 4 and guest singer-songwriter Pat Terry on August 11. Jim Dant will be the speaker during both of these services. On August 4, alumni from the Furman University Singers will gather from across […]
The Branch—July 29, 2019
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