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CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christian Pioneer Weekly Newsletter
April 4, 2025
"We Seek God's Truth in His Word and Salvation in
Jesus Christ Who is Lord of All"
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CPC Vision:
"To become flourishing disciples of Jesus Christ
who live out
His Great Commandments and
His Great Commission"
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Lt. Col. Harry Lewis Mills (U.S. Army, Ret.)
(January 19, 1936 – March 30, 2025)
Arrangements by:
J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home (Downtown)
Services:
Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Citadel Summerall Chapel
171 Moultrie Street, Charleston
https://obits.jhenrystuhr.com/harry-mills#
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Holy Week
Palm Sunday – April 13 @ 9:45am
Maundy Thursday (to include a shared meal and condensed worship service with Communion) – April 17 @ 6:00pm
Easter Sunday – April 20 @9:45am
| ***CPC's Annual Barbecue*** | |
***MISSIONS SUPPORTED BY CPC***
Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy – $1,000
Neighbors Together – $1,000 (and food/clothing donations)
Samaritan's Purse – $1,000 (and Operation Christmas Child Boxes)
Water Mission – $1,000 (and Walk for Water)
Young Life – $1,000
Reserve Funds – $2,500 (these funds are used in the event of a major disaster; often to Samaritan's Purse or Water Mission, who are typically onsite after a disaster)
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WEST ASHLEY YOUNGLIFE
Below is an email we received from Kari Roberts, a YoungLife leader for the West Ashley area, along with some pictures of their "Kids Night Out" fundraiser. YoungLife is one of the missions we support at CPC.
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NEIGHBORS TOGETHER
Below is a list of the current needs of Neighbors Together, a mission that CPC supports. We will be collecting the needed items over the next couple of weeks for the Missions Ministry to take to them. Please put your donations at the back of the church (where food is collected). Thank you for your help with this very important ministry.
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***CPC DIRECTORY IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN APP***
If you need help downloading the CPC Church Directory APP, bring your smart phone, iPad or Tablet to church Sunday and someone will help you download the APP to your device.
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***CPC WISH LIST***
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Buff/Wax Family Life Center Floor ($942); and
- Visiting Musician Fund.
If you wish to donate to a particular item on the wish list, please indicate that on your form of payment. You can donate any amount to any Wish List item.
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Charleston Presbyterian
is searching for:
***MORE CHOIR MEMBERS***
(especially men!)
WORSHIP the LORD
WITH SONGS OF PRAISE!
We hear you and know you can sing. Please, prayerfully consider using this unique gift from God to worship the HIM each Sunday.
Join the Charleston Presbyterian Choir.
Practice is at 8:30 Sunday mornings in the sanctuary.
Come and sing unto the Lord.
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Charleston Presbyterian Church
Worship Service for:
April 6, 2025
9:45 A.M.
First Scripture Lesson:
Exodus 34:29-35
Second Scripture Lesson:
2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Sermon:
"Are We Very Bold?"
Preacher: Dr. Adrian Smith
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COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
(immediately following service)
Committee In Charge for April
Congregational Care
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Pastor’s Message
Pastor’s Message
The Communion of Saints
Dr. Adrian Smith
Back in February, I had the great privilege of visiting the Veteran’s Victory House, and spending time with our Christian brother, Harry Mills, during his regular visit with Sunny. I had not met Mr. Harry before that visit; so, as I was driving to the Veteran’s Victory House, I prayed that the Holy Spirit would enable Harry, Sunny, and myself to experience “the communion of saints.” My prayer was answered in abundance! In conversation with Mr. Harry, I immediately sensed that I was with a brother who ‘practiced the presence’ of the living God. I sensed a sweet, serene spirit in Mr. Harry. We spoke about his favorite psalm (Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd,” which he had memorized). I learnt that Mr. Harry used to begin the day by singing the prayerful hymn, “Open my Eyes, That I May See,” which includes the beautiful words, “Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine.” When the time for the visit was over, I did not want to leave—I had been so blessed by spending time with Mr. Harry.
The Apostles’ Creed includes these affirmations: “I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic (universal) church; the communion of saints.” I think the order of these affirmations is significant. The Holy Spirit indwells the universal church, and the Holy Spirit produces the communion of saints. That was what I experienced during my visit with Mr. Harry. Another hymn (“The Church’s One Foundation”) includes the following affirmation about the church: “She on earth has union, with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion, with those whose rest is won.” Mr. Harry’s rest is won. Let us support our dear sister Sunny with prayer before the throne of grace.
adriansmi@gmail.com
214 543 8029 (cell)
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Discussions
Sunday School Class
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
in the
Family Life Center
This Sunday, April 6, we will continue to explore our topic: Praying the Psalms, led by Dr. Smith. If you have not attended Discussions Class for a while, we encourage you to check it out!
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The Better Together
Ladies' Bible Study
The Better Together Ladies’ Bible Study has begun a 7-week study on "Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted" by Priscilla Shirer. "This is a study of Jonah to help us discover what you see as an interruption may truly be God’s divine invitation to a life so much bigger than you can imagine.” We meet every Tuesday in the Family Life Center at 10:00. For questions, you can reach Susan Daniel at bdaniel222@comcast.net or 843-696-6855. Please join us for fun, fellowship and the Word of God. Feel free to bring a friend.
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Men's Bible Study
Wednesday's 7:30 AM (FLC)
(Coffee, Breakfast & Fellowship Included!)
The Men’s Bible Study is doing a study titled "Praying Grace." This is a 55-lesson study about prayer and meditation. The study is designed to make a Christian's prayer life and meditations deeper and more meaningful. The study book was written by David A. Holland. We invite all men to join us weekly for this study to enhance our study of God's Word. The Men's Bible Study meets each Wednesday at 7:30 AM for coffee, fellowship, and breakfast. Please call Elton Waldrop (843-460-0088) with any questions.
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Prayer Partners
Join our Partners
in- Prayer E-Mail List
(send robinprayer2023@gmail.com
your email address to join the Prayer Partners)
SEND
Prayer Requests to:
robinprayer2023@gmail.com
RECEIVE:
Prayer Partners will be emailed all CPC prayer requests for our intercessory prayers.
PRAY:
God will do the rest!
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APRIL ELDER ON CALL:
SUSAN DANIEL
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APRIL
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
04/03 – David Dunlevy
04/03 – Skipper Oswald
04/06 – Doug Truluck
04/08 – Andie Ingraham
04/09 – Cindy Parrish
04/15 – Laura Bland
04/18 – John Weikel
04/18 – Kay Kennerly
04/20 – Martha Roberts
04/21 – Norma Hawkins
04/26 – Hurshell Hunt
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Check out the mission fields that God has CPC actively working in.
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Please bring your non-perishable goods to church each Sunday to be collected in the boxes on the back pew of the overflow section.
You can sign up for specific days and tasks using this volunteer link: Neighbors Together Volunteer Page
Suzanne Young
Executive Director
Neighbors Together
2105 Cosgrove Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405
work – 843.747.1788
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YOUNG LIFE OF
WEST ASHLEY
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Each Monday evening in the Family Life Center @ 6:00
West Ashley YoungLife
Their Mission:
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Working with the local church is important to Young Life:
Although congregations can minister in ways we can’t, Young Life has inroads in communities with kids who are disinterested in church. However, as Young Life staff and leaders care for these kids, we try to help them become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ who will one day be active in the life of a local church.
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CHARLESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STAFF
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 "We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness"
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Dr. Adrian Smith
Pastor/Head of Staff
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Pat Gould
Director of Music
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Robin White
Lead Nursery Caretaker
Children's Sunday School
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Sandy Floyd
Administrative Assistant
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Have a questions for our staff? Want to hear a piece of music from the choir that just makes you feel closer to God? Do you have a special piece of Christian music you would like played during the pre-service worship time? By clicking on their name, you will be able to email them directly to make your request or ask your question.
We are here to serve a wonderful God and His people.
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