St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC
Newsletter, 2021
December 9, 2021
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday morning 12/12/2021 a combined Service
will be at 10:00 a.m. this week
Rev. Dr. William (Buddy) Phillips
will present the sermon
“You Bunch of Snakes!”
in the Sanctuary with special music of the Hope of Advent with piano,
percussion, flute and guest singers joining the Chancel Choir.
The Service will be live streamed via the church’s YouTube channel.
The link to our YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_rB7vyTH5FmKjYMKILTSg
You can only see the livestream from YouTube
To watch our livestream, go to this page in advance of the scheduled start time. Once watching the video, you can subscribe and also select to be notified of new videos.
Additionally, in the YouTube application you can search St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church and see any videos that exist if you miss the original livestreams.
The 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.
You can reach the church's YouTube and Facebook pages from the Church's website
In the banner across the top of the website main page and most of the other pages, you can click on the "play" (triangle pointing right) icon that is right of the Facebook icon to go to our YouTube site. You can also click on section on main page that says –
“Join us for livestreaming services online”
Click the " f" Facebook icon in the banner to reach our Facebook page
Sermon Text: Luke 3:7-18
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’
And the crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ In reply he said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.’ Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.’
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing-floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.’
So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.
Invocation: Sing aloud, daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Let us rejoice and exult with all our hearts. God has taken away the judgements against us. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in our midst; we shall fear no more. God is gathering us, bringing us home. He will sing and praise the Lord. Come, let us worship God on this Advent journey.
A Message From Your Music Director
More beautiful music will be presented once again Sunday morning at ten o’clock. Last Sunday we had over 100 in attendance. Our musicians did a fabulous job, and I was very moved by the choir and bells performing Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. Bring a friend and keep our attendance over 100.
Our selections will be accompanied by flutist, John Samuel Roper, from the Charleston area. Things have changed since last December as we are now able to have choir in worship. Last December our instrumentalists performed in Berly Hall and stayed to record in the sanctuary after worship.
We are delighted to have Catherine Dorosh sing Sunday as she returns to their condo here before hitting the road again. Three former BEACH Singers, Taylor Baxley, Ben Tester, and Dr. Jonathan Tester will participate with Chancel Choir. Not only are they outstanding musicians, they have accomplished much professionally and are role models in their communities.
Additional guests include Patrick Downes, piano and his wife, Linda, singing soprano in the choir. They are retired musicians living in Conway. Patrick’s last position was pianist at First United Methodist in Myrtle Beach. We welcome all our guests!
Hope to see you Sunday!
Olivia
Contributions for 2021
Any contributions to St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC for 2021 tax purposes must be in the church office by December 29th.
Thank you,
Janet Parsons
Our Faithfulness Sunday, December 5, 2021
10:00 a.m. Service 108; Sunday School 25
Altar Flowers
Our flowers Sunday are given to the Glory of God.
A Message From the Friendship Sunday School Class
We are studying the book “Our Hope Has Come.” “Celebrating the promise of Advent.” We welcome anyone who would like to attend to come at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday.
Donnie Breeding
December 2021 Treasurer Update December 9, 2021
Financial Status Report
The November 2021 financial status report to the congregation has been completed. Here are the summary details of the report:
- Current Month/YTD: November income was more than expenses by $4,165. Income was more than the budget by $971. Expenses were less than the budget by $1000.
- Year to Date (YTD): Income exceeded expenses by $34,280. YTD income was more than the budget by $21,741. YTD expenses were less than the budget by $14,682.
- Significant Factors: Donation income and expenses for November were close to budgeted amounts. Our unrestricted cash balance at the end of November improved to $126,427.
Budget Approved for 2022
The Church Council approved the 2022 budget at the November 23rd meeting (income: $450,167; expenses: $450,167). You can still make a pledge for 2022. Please drop off or mail your pledge card to the church office.
e-Giving – for Your Tithes and Offerings to the Church
Please remember to update you e-Giving account if your donation amount is going to change in January 2022.
How about a New Year’s resolution to use e-Giving as your method to donate to St. Paul’s? Your donations can be automatically deducted from your bank or charged to a credit card account. e-Giving donations go directly to our bank and are automatically updated in our accounting software. No need to count or handle money and checks.
If you are not comfortable in setting up and maintaining an online e-Giving account, you can still participate by using an e-Giving authorization form. Fill it out and turn into the church office. If you want to stop or modify donations, submit a form to stop or update. You can get a form from the church office or download from our church website at the online giving page.
Sign up today for e-giving – start by going to www.saintpaulsumc.com web page and clicking “Online Giving” at the top right of the home page. On the next page you will see a link that provides directions on how to sign up and make your donations.
As always, please feel free to call or email me with questions or to get assistance. You can reach me at 703-786-0670 (cell). My home email address is: drstreeter@icloud.com; Church email address: treasurer@saintpaulsumc.com.
With love and blessings,
Dave Streeter
St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC Treasurer
*UMW REMINDER*
We will be collecting children's books to be donated to Miss Ruby's Kids at the
UMW Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 15th.
If you have a book(s) to donate please bring it with you to the luncheon on Wednesday.
Toys for Tots
In case you haven’t seen it yet, there is a Toys for Tots collection box over in Berly hall. In past years we have done such a wonderful job of collecting toys we earned an award! Please open your hearts to giving of a new unwrapped toy to be given to children in need in our local communities. You can also donate money too. Checks should be made out to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The cut-off date is December 12.
Grief Support Group
Almost everyone knows someone going through grief; it might be a friend, family member, neighbor or coworker. GriefShare is an 11-week video seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult weeks ahead. Our first session will be held on WEDNESDAY, January 12, 2022; we will meet from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the WINGS classroom. Barb Ottinger will be leading the group, with help from Karen Sinkway. We welcome all to our first meeting. If you would like to sign up, please call the church office at 843-237-2294.
AED/CPR Training
St. Paul’s Waccamaw UMC has purchased two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for emergency use in the event of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. One is located in the Sanctuary Narthex and the other in Christian Learning Center located on the wall across from the restrooms.
We are planning a training event for volunteers in the near future. Our plan is to train members of the congregation who attend both the Traditional and Casual services. Our target is to train twelve volunteers so that we have enough to cover both services and other church events. The church is paying the training fee for the instructor and equipment - no cost to volunteers.
Please contact the church office (843-237-2294) or Dave Streeter (703-786-0670) if you are willing to take the training and become one of "St. Paul’s AED Angels.”
Dave Streeter, Treasurer
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study meet every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Friendship Classroom.
Chancel Choir Practice
Chancel Choir meet Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m.
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
Dick & Linda Averette
Susan Walters
Gene Moran
Bubba Cannon
Joanne Gantt
Al Hoyns
John Smith
Garland Porterfield
Anita Schuhmacher
Ed Osterhuber
Cynthia Nance
Sally McElhearn
Dan Wetsel
Joe Santillo
Jim Thomason
Otto Freier
Janet Parsons
The Family of Louise Meredith
Milia Black (Keith Black’s mother)
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
December Birthdays
Candy Jackson 12/10
Garland Porterfield 12/10
Joe Mayhew 12/12
James Odom 12/12
Jennifer Cundiff 12/14
David Streeter 12/14
Heidi West 12/19
Pat Shelley 12/21
Ray Wells 12/22
Meredith Jackson 12/23
Audrey Freier 12/24
Nancy Phillips 12/24
Bleeker Cannon 12/26
Steve Watson 12/27
Debra Dempsey 12/28
Brenda Flythe 12/28
Ronald Cooper 12/31
December Anniversaries
David & Linda Chevine 12/09
Edward & Mary Ethel Bowers 12/11
James & Sandra Whitmire 12/17
Jesse & Joanne Shehane 12/18
Jim & Donna Schmidt 12/27
Jim & Betty Kemp 12/30
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