The Monthly Newsletter of Christ Church, Presbyterian
4201 Southern Pines Drive, Evans, Georgia, 30809
Rev. Robert Hendrick, Pastor
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Volume 16, Issue 3
706-210-9090
myccp.faith
March 2021
Look For:
Capital Campaign Update
Missions Matters
American Heritage Girls
Bible Study Opportunities
Wednesday Night Fellowship
Ladies Online Prayer Group
Areas of Service:
Nursery News
Usher & Greeter Invitation
Youth News
Save the Dates!
Calendar of Events
Online Giving
Kroger Community Rewards
Birthdays
01 ... Charles Kimbrell Richard Turner 04 ... Davis Mellick 05 ...Lynn Black Guy Bowen (son) Laura Doss 06 ... Andrew Norkus 07 ... Emaline Fliermans 08 ... Tambrey Fliermans Leanora Parish 09 ... Carswell Steed 10 ... Ivy Jewett 13 ... Campbell Bailey Francesca Valldejuli 14 ... Carolina Mellick 16 ... Abigail Doss 17 ... Charlie Rector Tommy Samuels 20 ... Jill Ivory 21 ...Carol Mauldin 22 ... Carl Fliermans 23 ... Gabi Wiggill 24 ... David Dyer 25 ... Maria Russell 27 ... Melanie Fishel Anneka Fliermans Graham Fliermans Kay Lovingood 28 ... Elijah Cheney 29 ... Ed Evans
Capital Campaign Update
Regarding financing, we are pleased to report that we have been offered a new, single loan at a lower interest rate and better terms than we had with our original loan used to construct the Sanctuary and Covenant Hall. The result is a very minimal (or, possi-bly, no) increase in our current monthly loan payment. Many thanks to the Funding Committee for their diligent work gathering the needed information and getting competitive bids! A new appraisal will be required by the bank which will take ap-proximately 30 days to complete.
Once the appraisal has been completed and we have the bank loan approval, final architectural and site plans that are currently underway will be completed. Columbia County must approve both site and building plans. This will take another 30 days.
Our goal is to break ground on the new building by June 1 and complete construc-tion by the end of December.
As was reported in the recent informational meeting, material prices have driven up building costs significantly over the last year. This has led the officers of the church to decide that we will construct a one-story building in the same footprint as the two-story building. This will give us approximately 7,000 square feet of Sunday school and administration space. The “L” design allows us to move most of the administra-tive staff to the new building so that the current administration building can be dedi-cated to meeting space for our Youth Ministry and additional storage.
It is an exciting time in the history of our church as we look forward to being part of God’s incredible work in our midst. Take encouragement from Charles Spurgeon on generously giving of our all to the Creator of the universe:
“In all of my years of service to my Lord, I have discovered a truth that has
never failed and has never been compromised. That truth is that it is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to out give God. Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I gave.”
May our duty in giving turn ever increasingly to a delight as we glorify and enjoy our Lord!
Missions Matters
Pastor Robbie gave us this challenge and exhortation as to what we should be doing in fulfilling the Gospel mandate of “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,”
“...standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents.”
Philippians 1:27b—28a
This passage in Philippians is one of many throughout scripture that is a call to profess the gospel of Christ. As citizens of heaven (Phil. 3:20), we must not only stand firm on the truth, we must also strive to advance it. Striving side by side for the faith of the gospel comes in many forms:
1. Teaching — Ezekiel 44:23—They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and show them how to distinguish between the unclean and the clean.
2. Training — Prov. 22:6—Train up a child in the way he should go; even when his is old he will not depart from it. 3. Giving — Prov. 3:9—Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce;
4. Going — Mt. 28:19—“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
5. Praying — Mt. 9:37b-38—“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
Remember the Lord of the Harvest said, “All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me……And behold, I am with you
always, to the end of the age.” Therefore, we can be, as Paul writes in Philippians 1:28 “not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.” May we follow this
leadership of striving to advance the gospel by our faith in the Lord and our proclamation of the gospel of grace.
American Heritage Girls
Our American Heritage Girls troop is offering a Parents' Night Out on Saturday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00pm. The Pioneers and Patriots (ages 13-18) will have dinner, games, and fun activities planned for your chil-dren! There will be multiple adults certified by American Heritage Girls present as well. This event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and there is no charge. Please visit myccp.faith/American Heritage Girls to RSVP by Wednesday, March 3rd.
Bible Study Opportunities
Adult Bible Study, Augusta meeting bimonthly the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the home of Ron
and Sue Moncrief located at 2910 Mayfair Road in Augusta. Mr. Bruce Wannemacher, a MTW missionary to
Africa, leads the studies. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join
this study of God’s Word. Call 706-737-5953 for more information.
Ladies Evening Online Bible Study meeting bimonthly the second and
fourth Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Charlotte Jewett via email
at cjjewett@att.net for more information and to join this study.
Be sure to join us for fellowship and God’s Word on Wednesday evenings. There is something for all, so be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors. RSVP online by visiting myccp.faith, selecting “Events” and scrolling to the bottom.
5:30—6:15 Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 6:00—7:00 Youth & Children’s Activities
6:15—7:00 Adult Bible Study 7:05—8:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Weekly Menu (subject to change)
Mar. 3 — Turkey & Smoked Sausage Soup, raw veggies, rolls, dessert
Mar. 10 — Meat Smorgasbord, salad, mac ‘n cheese, dessert
Mar. 17 — Corned Beef, potatoes, cabbage, root vegetables, Irish soda bread, dessert
Mar. 24 — Burgers & Hotdogs, chips, salad, dessert
Mar. 31 — Egg & Brisket Burritos, cheese grits, fruit, dessert
Ladies Online Prayer Group
“...in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanks-giving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6
Join ladies of Christ Church as we unite in online prayer twice weekly: Sundays 4:00-5:00 pm and Thursdays 7:30-8:15 pm (focusing on America). Contact Diane Dunsmore (ddunsmore777@gmail.com; 706-401-4146) or Maria Russell (edmarmam@gmail.com; 706-726-1703) to receive the online invitations.
We would like to invite anyone who feels they are gifted with hospitality to consider becoming an usher and/or greeter for Sunday services. If you would be willing to serve in either ca-pacity, please call Shirley McBride in the Church Office (706-210-9090) to be added to our schedule.
Usher & Greeter Invitation
Nursery News
The Christ Church nursery could use your help. If you are 18 years old or more, please consider joining our nursery team. You only need a heart of Christ for little children and a current background check
on file. Please call the church of-fice at 706-210-9090 to be included and to ask any questions you may have.
Now that our new Youth Director Ryan Bigham and his wife Halle have arrived in Evans and are getting settled into Christ Church, it's time to "Pound" them with Love! Below is a list of items that would help them in setting up their home. Please choose an item (or items) from their list and bring a "pound" of it to welcome them into our church family. These items will be collected in the Fellowship Hall through Sunday, March 21. There will be a table labeled "Bigham Pounding" for you to leave a pound (or two) of love for them:
Domino Sugar
Cottonelle 2-ply Toilet Paper Dunkin Donuts Ground Coffee Frozen Strawberries/Blueberries Veggie Pasta Noodles
Spaghetti Sauce (Classico/Paul Newman) Bounty Paper Towels
Scentless Laundry Detergent Kraft Mac & Cheese
Jif Natural Peanut Butter Strawberry Jelly
Tortilla Chips Salsa
Ketchup
Did you know Kroger has a “Community Rewards Program” for non-profits? Christ church receives a blessing just be-cause you used your Kroger card. Please sign up today and let the blessings begin.
In 7 simple steps:
1. Log into your account at kroger.com. 2. Click on Your Name at top, right. 3. Click on “My Account”.
4. Click on “Community Rewards” (at the left). 5. Search for number IB409 to find CC,P. 6. Click “enroll.” You are all set.
7. Free money, now being sent to the church from
Kroger.
Kroger Community Rewards
Christ Church now has the option of online giving. Please visit myccp.faith and you’ll find the “Give” button at the top, right side of the home page. Click that “Give” button and follow the simple instructions. Your options will be to con-tribute through PayPal or via a debit/credit card.
If you’re designating your contribution(s) to a specific minis-try area or church—sponsored project, please make that nota-tion with your donanota-tion. Tithes/offerings received without designations will be directed to the general church fund. Also, contributions received through this online giving op-tion will be included on contribuop-tion statements.
If you have any questions, please phone the church office at 706—210—9090.
Christ Church Press
Rev. Robert Hendrick, Pastor
Christ Church, Presbyterian
4201 Southern Pines Drive
Evans, GA 30809
706–210–9090
myccp.faith
Address Service Requested
Tim Zimmerman &
the King’s Brass
In concert at Christ Church, Presbyterian
June 23 • 7:00 p.m.
Vega Harp Duo
April 14, 6:15 p.m.
Featuring Harpists
Vonda Darr & Carolyn Munford
Evensong:
An Easter Celebration
April 4 at 6:00 p.m.
With Sanctuary Choir, Youth
Choir, and Childrens’ Strings
Return to Normal Schedule
April 11Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Children in Covenant Hall
Adults in the Sanctuary Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Inquirer’s Class: April 18 — May 16
9:45 a.m. each SundayLed by the Rev. Robert Hendrick, this class is for anyone who is consid-ering membership and/or wanting to know more about our church. Any-one who has already joined the church, but not taken the class should plan to attend. This is a six-week class that will be held during the Sun-day school hour in the Choir Room located on the 2nd floor of the Sanc-tuary. Please RSVP at the Welcome Table or by visiting myccp.faith.
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