St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC
Newsletter, 2021
October 28, 2021
 
This Sunday morning 10/31/2021 Services will be at
8:45 am and 11:00 am
Reverend Dr. Wm. H. Phillips
will present the sermon 
"Crazy!”
in the Sanctuary and Berly Hall respectively.
The Bulletin is available each week attached to the Services on the Sermons Webpage and on Sunday Worship Services webpage
 https://saintpaulsumc.com/sunday-worship-services/
 
Services will be live streamed via the church’s YouTube channel.
The link to our YouTube channel is: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_rB7vyTH5FmKjYMKILTSg
 
Both recorded services will be available on our Sermons webpage http://saintpaulsumc.com/sermons/ later each Sunday and will be shared with the church Facebook friends later as well.
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Sermon Text:  Mark 12:38-44
As he taught, he said, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, ³⁹and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance, say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.’ He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, 'Truly I tell you; this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. ⁴⁴For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.’


A Message From Your Pastor
Well, the Braves are in the World Series and won the first game, so the week started out great. I hope it is for you as well.  The weather has been wonderful. It has been dry, and the rain was a gift.  Fortunately, it looks like we may get more rain.  I my hope is it is without anything harsh.  Please, let us pray for those who suffered from the severe storms in the Far West, West, and Midwest.
 
The Worship Committee and I met Monday morning, and we discussed many things:  All Saints Sunday, Advent Season, and the Christmas Eve service.  We also discussed having a combined service each quarter (fifth Sundays) with a meal following.  As is our custom, we will be meeting in a combined worship service in the sanctuary, at 10 AM, throughout the season of Advent.
 
The Committee needs volunteers to help decorating the sanctuary for the Advent Season. Remember, “Many hands make lite work.”  So, when you see the date and time to decorate announced, please put them on your calendar.  With enough people, it could be quickly done.  I am confident all of us would like our sanctuary to be attractive and festive for the season.
 
After much thought and discussion, we have decided that beginning the first Sunday of January, to provide more time for those who are physically disabled to prepare for worship, we are changing worship times.  The Traditional Service (first service) will begin at 9:45 A.M.  The Casual Worship Service (second service) will begin at 11:15 A.M. Fellowship time will be from 10:45 to 11:15 A.M.  Each Sunday School class should feel free to independently decide what time they wish to start and end their particular class—before or after the first worship service.  Some may want to meet early, while others late.
 
I know this is a significant change, but we can make this very positive with prayer, consideration, and genuine effort.  See Ya Sunday!  I am
 
Yours through Christ.
 
B

Our Faithfulness Sunday, October 24, 2021
8:45 a.m. Service 51; 11:00 a.m. 30; Sunday School 21
 
Altar Flowers
Our flowers Sunday are given to the Glory of God.
 
Join the J.O.Y. Class for a study of Ruth—  
The main theme of the Book of Ruth is redemption. While the book illustrates the concept of redemption beautifully, its primary purpose appears to have been to reveal how God often works providentially behind the scenes, bringing His will to pass. As we study Ruth, we will appreciate anew the tough choices of faith the characters in the story made, and be encouraged to do the same as we rely on God who accomplishes His purposes through people who trust Him.
 
We’d love to have you join the J.O.Y. class for this powerful 4-week study.
 
Daily Savings Time – November 7, 2021
Remember to please set your clocks back one hour by 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning on November 7, 2021.
 
All Saints Sunday
There will only be one service Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  Sunday School will be at 9:00 a.m. We will have fellowship at 11:00 a.m. in Berly Hall followed by a Churchwide meeting at 11:15 a.m.  All Saints Sunday Service is November 7, 2021.  We will be remembering our loved ones that have passed away in the last year.  Please help us get the word out to the family members that have lost someone during that time that would like to attend this special service.
 
PB & Chicken Sunday
PB&C Sunday will be October 31, 2021.  (The last Sunday of the month.)  We are still in great need of your support for Baskervill Food Pantry.
 
The preferred size of donated peanut butter is about one pound jars.  Money is also welcome as Duane Keck has been purchasing these items at bargain prices. If it’s easier, you can also give online, or put a check in the offering plate which is labeled for this cause on the memo line.
 
Thank you—you are making such a difference to the people who live around you.
 
Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child
We still have a few boxes left to fill if you would like to pick them up Sunday.  Please fill up the boxes you picked up and bring them back to the church by November 14, 2021.  When you return the boxes, please check off that you have returned them.  Don’t forget to include a $9.00 shipment cost.  Please make check payable to Samaritan’s Purse or follow instructions on line as instructed on the pamphlet inside the box.  The pamphlet will also give you instructions on how to pack the shoebox.  Please tape labels on top of box and do not pack the boxes to full.  For more information, please contact Carolyn McGill or the church office.
 
No Christmas Angel Tree in 2021 
The bottom line is that we will not help children from the local schools this year—we’ve been told that the school district does not want the nurses involved in this because to the high volume of work they face due to COIVD-19. The Mission Committee has told the schools that, if there is a tremendous need such as one which arose in 2020, we will help. We trust things will return to some sense of normality in 2022 and that we can help the local community.
 
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study meet every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Friendship Classroom.  They are studying Acts.
 
Handbells
Handbells meet Wednesday’s at 5:00 p.m.
 
Chancel Choir Practice
Chancel Choir meet Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m.
 
Charge Conference
Charge Conference will be here at St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC on November 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in Berly Hall.
 
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meet here in Berly Hall every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.  Well checks are 30 minutes prior. (Only one Workshop now.)
 

If you know someone from the Church that does not have access to the Newsletter and information electronically – please email their name(s) and address to Alice so she can send them copies through regular mail weekly.

Please let me know if I need to remove, change, or add to the following lists.  As most of you know, I have a computer at home that I check emails throughout the day, so please email me for any reason to the Church Office at office@saintpaulsumc.com  
Thank you, Alice

 
Prayer Concerns/Church Family & Friends
Joanne Goldy
Nancy Nicoll
Mary Seipel
Dick & Linda Averette
Susan Walters
Gene Moran
Louise Meredith
Bubba Cannon
Joanne Gantt
Al Hoyns
John Smith
Garland Porterfield
Anita Schuhmacher
Ed Osterhuber
Cynthia Nance
Sally McElhearn
Dan Wetsel (silent heart attack)
Joe Santillo
The Howard Younts family
Sue & Jim Panos (both have Covid)
Jim Thomason
 
Sally Jones
Annette Dow’s (Brother, Chuck)
Judy Newton (Olivia Huggins friend)
Jennie Cox (Carolyn McGill’s mother)
Jerry Roberts (Carolyn McGill’s family friend)
Carolyn Rhyne Price (Michael Rhyne & Jane Parker’s daughter)
Judy Ellis
Marlene Greer (Nancy Wetsel’s friend)
Carol Colaner
 
October Birthdays
Bill Shelley                                       10/28
Delisa Staton                                     10/29
Carolyn McGill                                 10/31
Marion Parsons                                 10/31
 
November Birthdays
Stacey Black Thompson                     11/03
Gerald Rolfsmeyer                             11/04
Phillip Cusick                                    11/05
Rosemary Wainscott                          11/06
Ashley Rowell                                   11/12
Anne Marie Hoyle                              11/15
Thomas Kelly                                    11/16
Joe Santillo                                        11/18
Jim Schmidt                                       11/19
Linda Peterson                                   11/22
Karen Sinkway                                  11/22
Dave Gustafson                                 11/24
Titi Greene                                         11/25
Mickey McDowell                             11/26
R. Tucker Dieter                                11/28
Sarah Cook                                        11/29
Fred Hutcheson                                 11/29
Judy Mort                                          11/29
Norma Wolfe                                     11/29
 
November Anniversaries
Betsy & Jeff Rowell                           11/12
James & Ginger Odom                       11/18
Ed & Karen Osterhuber                     11/26
Scott & Peggy Homan                       11/28
Jim & Linda Annette                         11/30
Marshall & Nancy Truluck                11/30