3rd chronicles Summerville Presbyterian Church MAY 2021 407 S. Laurel Street, Summerville, SC 29483 843-871-0280, www.summervillepres.org Vol. XXV, No. 5 We are a Christ‐centered church which values an open and friendly congregation that is dedicated to the spiritual growth of all God’s children and is called by God’s Spirit to serve our neighbors, locally and globally.
FROM YOUR PASTOR From Your Pastor…...... 1 Worship……………..…...... 2‐3 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grow……………..…….….....4‐5 Congrega onal Care…….6‐7 As of the date of this writing, I am still reϐlecting on the mean- Give & Serve…………………. 8 ingful services we had during Holy Week and Easter. It is al- Notes from a Church ways an encouragement to our faith to revisit the stories of Je- Mouse…………..………..……..9 sus’ cruciϐixion and resurrection and see how they give mean- ing and shape to our lives today. Historic Tidbits…………...... 9 Birthdays…………..………….11 Many thanks to our musical leaders and groups for their uplifting and inspiring mu- Military Prayer List…..…..11 sic—William Bennett, Joe Swisher, Jim Moore, the praise team, Jewel Tones, Hand- Staff & Session Lis ng.....12 bells, Chancel Choir and several guest musicians engaged our hearts as well as our minds with their offerings. Many worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our Calendar sanctuary was ready for worship. We thank those who serve as ushers and greet- ers, and are appreciative of the efforts of our newly formed technology team who May 4, 11, 18 are helping livestream our sanctuary services, as well as those who became en- Wednesday Night Live gaged during COVID and continue to serve. Fellowship Fun‐‐6:00‐6:30 pm Classes—6:30‐7:30 pm It has been a delight to see many returning to worship with the increasing availabil- ity of the COVID vaccine. We are doing our best to abide by safety protocols as well May 8 SPC Ladies Luncheon—noon as provide opportunities for all who desire to worship in person to be able to do so.
As I said in the April 3rd Chronicles, we are evaluating each month in order to make May 9 the needed adjustments, and will move as expeditiously as possible as we discern Mother’s Day worship patterns. May 11 We’ve been able to resume some activities this spring. In April, the PrimeTimers Circle #1 ‐ PW Birthday Lunch ventured out for the ϐirst time in over a year. A spring Wednesday Night Live con- at Time Well Spent—noon sisting of fellowship activities and classes also kicked off in April. Plans are now being made for the return of Salt Shakers and the Ladies’ Luncheon. May 11, 25 SPC Prayer Gatherings More activities for children, youth and the whole family are coming this summer. 6:30 pm Sanctuary VBS will be an all-church-family affair, with opportunities for children, youth and adults on June 25-26. Youth can look forward to Sunday Fundays in June and a re- May 20 turn to Montreat in July. Plans are now underway for a children’s Music and Drama PrimeTimers’ Trip Camp July 26-30. There are great ways to participate and vol- unteer for all of these activities, so reach out to Alicia, Allison May 23 and William to learn more! Pentecost
May 30 In Christ’s service, Trinity Sunday Rev. Dr. Anita K. Herbert
1 WORSHIP May 2021 Sermon Series Four Aspects of Christian Living - This series covers four aspects of life that are impacted by our commit- ment to Christ.
Date Focus Scripture(s) Notes
May 2 Faith Hebrews 11:1-7 The first week of the series begins with our need for Hebrews 11:8-16 faith, which will ground all that follows. May 9 Mother’s Family Leviticus 19:1-4 God gifts us with families and gives us instructions Day Ephesians 6:1-4 about how to treat each other. May 16 Friends 1 Samuel 18:1-7 David’s friendship with Jonathan gives us a model Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 friendship, as well as the words of the “preacher” in Ecclesiastes about how two are better than one. May 23 Pentecost Holy Ezekiel 37:1-14, The valley of dry bones; ways the Spirit helps us, par- Spirit Romans 8:22-27 ticularly in prayer/need May 30 Trinity Finances Ecclesiastes 5:10 Jesus talks about storing up treasures in heaven rather Sunday Matthew 6:19-24 than on earth, and how we have to guard against our wealth becoming a “master” we try to serve.
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JESUS, THE VERY The Choirs at SPC are rolling along strongly now. We were so THOUGHT OF THEE excited to get back into the refur- bished sanctuary and offer live When Bernard services. We are thankful to have (1090-1153), a sickly been able to sing gloriously to our youth in Dijon, France, was unable to fulfill mili- Lord for his death and resurrection on Easter and we tary service, he became a monk. So successful was remain very busy until our summer break comes up. he that he eventually founded the famous monas- Here are some highlights of what is going on! tery in nearby Clairvaux. In time almost 170 mon- asteries sprang from Bernard’s leadership. The Chancel Choir is working on some new anthems for the month of May including a beautiful tribute to mothers on May 9th. Bring your tissues! The Jewel Bernard of Clairvaux became the most powerful th preacher of his era, and is remembered as a pious Tones will sing for the May 16 service and are excit- man, a deeply contemplative mystic, the “honey- ed to present two pieces that are new to our reper- toire! We are also exploring the possibility of a Jewel tongued doctor.” Martin Luther called Bernard Tones afternoon concert in June before our summer “the best monk that ever lived, whom I admire break. More information will come soon about that. beyond all the rest put together.” Our Handbell Choir played in April and will play again He was not a perfect man, as seen in his support on June 13th. We are in the process of procuring a few for the Second Crusade to liberate the Holy Land new tables and new covers to match the colors in the from Muslim control. For 800 years, his words sanctuary as well! have been read and sung. We have a small group of members attending the Pope Pius XI confirmed Bernard as the patron Montreat Music and Worship Conference in June, but saint of the Alps in 1923. His image appears in there is still more room available! Please contact me if the flag of some detachments of the Tyrolean Al- you are interested in joining us! We are excited about the opportunities to learn and grow through this great pine Guard. He is also the patron saint of skiing, conference. snowboarding, hiking, backpacking and moun- taineering. Finally, we are planning to offer Music and Drama Camp July 26 – 30 and we will be sending out more The St. Bernard dog was not named after this St. details about that as we finalize them. We will need Bernard, even though they are associated with the 15-20 additional volunteers for this week to maintain a Alps. St. Bernard of Menthon, who established a safe ratio of adults to campers. We are setting up a hostel across the Pennine Alps for travelers where Signup Genius for this and will place it on the church the perpetual snow was seven to eight feet deep, website. Please contact me with drifts up to 40 feet, used the herding dogs at [email protected] or see me one which came to bear his name to rescue travelers. Sunday if you are able to help out!!
Two well-known hymns are attributed to St. Ber- We are very excited about all of our summer opportuni- nard: “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee,” and “O ties!
Sacred Head Now Wounded.” In Christ’s love,
Excerpted from Then Sings My Soul by William Bennett Director of Music Robert J. Morgan and the Internet
3 CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Dear SPC Children and Families,
Happy May! This nicer weather we have been having is very indicative of how I’ve been feeling lately…hopeful! As we continue to roll out vaccines, I am very hopeful for the future of the children and family ministries here at SPC. On that note, I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy!
Thank you to everyone who attended Joy Kids over the last 12 weeks! We all had a great time learning about God and had lots of fun along the way! Our last event for this “semester” was our Easter Egg Hunt. It was a bit chil- ly but the kids had a great time hunting for all 200 eggs that were hidden!
Looking to the summer, I am hoping to plan a few fun family activities! A few ideas are a family game night, open gym and movie night. Stay tuned for more information on that. VBS will take place on Friday, June 25th from 6-8 pm and on Satur- day, June 26th from 9 am - 3 pm. Signups will begin soon, so be on the lookout for that information. Also, please pass on the information about VBS to your friends and neighbors. We are hoping for quite a bit of outreach to take place this year! With all of that said, we are building a planning team for VBS now and NEED YOUR HELP! Please get in touch with me if you are interested in volunteering! Nursery Sundays 10:00 am Our nursery continues to be open for our 10 am service every Sunday! I am looking to add to our volunteer list for our nursery coordinator, Asha, to utilize. If you are interested, please email me at [email protected] so I can add you to the list! We cur- Youth Group rently have a very short list and need to add to it. Sundays, 4:00 pm
Please let us know if there are any other ways we can help or minister to your family at Youth Bible Study this time! Tuesdays
God Bless! MS—6:00 pm (Zoom) Alicia Macomber HS—7:00 pm (Zoom)
YOUTH & COLLEGE MINISTRIES What have we been up to?? YOUTH SUNDAY PLANNING! Our youth were busy at work planning for their 2021 Youth Sunday worship services which took place on April 25th at 10 AM and 6 PM! The theme for this year’s Youth Sunday was “Under the Mask!” We were excited to share with our congregation all of the wonderful thoughts and connections to the scripture at this worship service.
GLOW IN THE DARK EGG HUNT! After the Good Friday service, our Youth stuck around to find some glow in the dark Easter Eggs. Following with the theme of Good Friday, a dark day, we searched for the Golden $$ eggs until the very end! This was an awesome fellowship event for our youth and many of their friends! And it was an awesome way to kick off Spring Break!
What’s coming up?? SUNDAY FUNDAYS IN JUNE!!! During the month of June our youth will do Sunday Funday outings! Come to youth group in May to sign up and get on the list to attend!!
IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER TRIPS!! Our trips for summer 2021 are being planned! Any middle school or high school youth (grades 6th-12th) are able to sign up to partici- pate! All summer trip dates and information are available on this link. You can also sign up us- ing this link!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945aea72ea4fd0-2021
Allison Bond Director of Youth & College Ministries 4 GROW
Spring Wednesday Night Live! Fellowship Fun! 6:00-6:30 pm
May 5 - Bunco May 12 - Wheel of Fortune May 19 - Family Feud
Classes 6:30-7:30 pm Race and Reconciliation Class Sermon on the Mount Bible Study
Salt Shakers Coming Soon!!
We are going tp try Salt Shakers again for the months of June, July and August. For those new to SPC, Salt Shakers meets once a month in a local restaurant for a meal, usually in groups of six, seven or eight. This is a great way to meet SAVE THE DATE new members and renew friendships. Each group will have The SPC Ladies Luncheon a host who will choose a restaurant and date, and also call is back! the people in the group with that information and make a DATE: Saturday, May 8th restaurant reservation.
TIME: noon Please use the Simple Signup in the Sunday bulletin to let us know how many to WHERE: schedule in groups. Questions? Contact Merrilyn Long [email protected] or SOL Restaurant 843-970-3264. 1651 N. Main Street in Summerville First 10 to reserve goes. If interested contact the PW Birthday Offering church office or Pat Tolbert at In 1922, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church (today known as th 843-847-9566. Presbyterian Women of PCUSA) chose to celebrate its 10 anniversary by collecting and dedicating a special offering. Each woman was challenged to contribute one penny for each year of her Life as a “Birthday Gift” to be given to a special mission project. That year the offering went to a School for Girls in Japan.
It was later suggested that each woman give as much as she had spent on her Easter hat! Each year several worthy projects from the U. S. and other countries are chosen to receive SAVE THE DATE funding from this offering. Circle #1 will be celebrating the 99th “Birthday Offering” with a May PrimeTimers Trip lunch at the restaurant “Time Well Spent” at noon on Tuesday, May 11th. Thursday, May 20, 2021 5 CARE Congregational Care Communications Dear Congregational Care, News from Nurture It was nice to be remembered with flowers delivered to my door. For those of us who cannot, or choose not, to attend The Nurture Ministry Team is pleased to announce we are restart- church in person until COVID is under control, the flowers ing two ministries as we strive to be faithful to our calling to pro- remind us we are still a member of our church family. Thank you, Frieda Hughey vide a strong, caring ministry of support for the SPC church fami- ly. Our Transportation Ministry will help those unable to drive to Dear Congregational Care, medical and other important appointments, and our Follow the Thank you for the very beautiful vase of flowers and green- Carpenter Ministry will match volunteer handy guys and gals with ery! May all of you have a beautiful Easter and each one those unable to accomplish simple home repairs needed for safe- keep the faith! ty or comfort. Nurture Elder Jim Wylie will coordinate these minis- Sincerely, Dorothy Hetu tries, and can be reached on his cell phone at 843-729-1812, or Dear Church friends, by email at [email protected]. The flowers are beautiful! And they came when I especially needed something. My daughter had just told me that she The church staff, Congregational Care Committee, and Deacons has another pre-cancerous skin problem. She is already have been provided scheduling instructions and contact infor- undergoing breast cancer treatment. So, I thank you so mation. If you feel called to offer your time and talents as vol- much for these. unteers in either of these ministries, please contact Jim. Kitty Somers
Dear SPC Family, Transportation Ministry To be part of such a caring family has been and is such a blessing for both John and me. Your cards, phone calls, Recognizing that some of our church family are unable to drive, prayers and beautiful flowers have meant more than mere words can express. May our Triune God bless you all at SPC the Nurture Ministry Team will match those needing transportation and all you do for Him. to medical and other important appointments with members of the Ann and John Beltz congregation who have volunteered their time and personal vehi- cles. The appointments must be pre-scheduled, and not an Dear SPC Family, emergency. Nurture will maintain a list of volunteers and provide Thank you so very much for the beautiful Easter lily, cards, the name and contact information of the person who coordinates prayers, and phone calls. They were all such an uplift to my rides to the church office, Congregational Care Committee, and day. My heart is so full to know that I have such a caring and wonderful church family. My thoughts and prayers are with Deacons. each of you. God Bless, Bonnie Walters The Transportation Ministry will follow the requirements of SPC’s Protection of Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Policy. Dear Summerville Presbyterian Friends, Thank you so much (Volunteers will be given a copy of the policy, which incorporates for the lovely flowers. They look beautiful on my coffee table. the statutory definition of vulnerable adult.) Vulnerable adults I’m well now and looking forward to returning to church. Sin- must be accompanied by a caregiver, adult family member or cerely, Margaret Collins friend. When possible, all adults will be transported by a driver of Dear SPC, the same sex. Transportation will not be provided for minors un- Thank you so much for all the cards, calls, flowers. I am less accompanied by a parent or guardian. recovering nicely and appreciate all my thoughtful church friends. M.L. Hyatt Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license, and an in- sured vehicle in safe operating condition. Volunteers should be Dear Summerville Presbyterian Friends, I want to thank church members for at least six months, have a clean driving rec- everyone for your prayers, cards and calls during my family’s ord, and no citations for serious moving violations including driv- most difficult time. Your caring is such a blessing to me. In Christian love, Alice Johnson ing under the influence and reckless driving. Volunteers must not be listed on any registry for sex offenses, or the abuse or neglect Thank you to all who sent cards, flowers and for the many of children or vulnerable adults. Volunteers will be required to phone calls. Paul and Loretta Hromoga attest to these facts in writing, and SPC will do a background check. 6 Follow the Carpenter Ministry
Recognizing that some of our church family are unable to accomplish simple home repairs, the Nurture Ministry Team will match those needing work done at their homes with members of the congregation who have volunteered their time and tal- ents. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES Appointments for work must be pre-scheduled, and not an emergency. Nurture will maintain a list of volunteers and provide the name and contact information of the person who coordinates repairs to the church office, Congregational Care Commit- Prayer Mee ng tee, and Deacons. The list should include a description of the kind of work/repairs Tuesdays, 11:30 am the volunteer can provide. Lanneau Hall
In keeping with the requirements of SPC’s Protection of Children, Youth and Vul- nerable Adults Policy, volunteers will ordinarily work in teams of two. If work is Prayer Gathering scheduled in the home of a vulnerable adult, a caregiver, adult family member or 2nd & 4th Tuesday, friend must be present. (Volunteers will be given a copy of the policy, which incor- 6:30 pm porates the statutory definition of vulnerable adult.) Volunteers must avoid being alone with a vulnerable adult. Volunteers should be church members for at least Sanctuary six months and have no record of violent crimes. Volunteers must not be listed on any registry for sex offenses, or the abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable THE PRAYER GATHERING HAS adults. Volunteers will be required to attest to these facts in writing, and SPC will RETURNED do a background check. Volunteers do not hold themselves out as experts, and the TO THE SANCTUARY! purpose of this ministry is not to offer services that require professional skills, but to help members who are not able to accomplish simple repairs needed in their Even in the turmoil of the homes. past15 months, God’s bless‐ ings con nue to surround us SPC’S DIVORCECARE IS ALMOST HERE! and one of those is the return of the SPC Prayer Gathering Summerville Presbyterian Church will be to our beau fully restored sanctuary! We are mee ng holding its first DivorceCare cycle begin- nd th ning Thursday, May 20, 2021 and running every 2 and 4 Tuesday from through August 12, 2021. We will be 6:30 – 7:00 pm for a half hour meeting via Zoom from 7–9 pm and ses- of scripture, music, medita ve sions are open to the community at large. silence and prayer. As per our New members will be welcomed church COVID‐19 protocols, to join at any time during the cycle. If you or someone you know is struggling masks and social distancing through separation or divorce, Divorce Care may be the next important step are mandatory at this me. to healing.
A special thank you to Jim To register, please visit DivorceCare.org. On the site’s homepage, type in your Moore for ushering us back zip code and click on “Find a Group.” Then select the Summerville Pres- th byterian Church. For more information, please contact Chris Kinsey or call into the Sanctuary April 13 the church office at 843-871-0280. with his musical gi s!
Please join with us as we strive Bible Verse of the Day “to be joyful always; pray con- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as Ɵnually and give thanks in all you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 NIV 7 GIVE & SERVE
HOME OF HOPE NEEDS: The offerings along with monies received for the Prayer use of facilities and the total expenses for the one Solo Cups month and the three months ending March 31,
HOPE’S HOUSE NEEDS: 2021 are as follows: Prayer Tennis shoes Monthly Year to Date Flip flops/sandals Receipts $ 63,288.00 $188,549.00 Expenses $ 66,553.00 $151,346.00 Hairbrushes Excess $ (3,265.00) $ 37,203.00 Shorts So far this year there is an overage of $37,203. This is because salaries are under budget by $4,857 and committee expenses are $7,751 below budget and revenues are $24,595 in excess of budget.
The finance committee would like to thank everyone for financially supporting our Church.
Hands of Christ Updates: Although you have not heard much from us these past few months, we have been hard at work envisioning this year’s school supply and clothing distribution, as well as connecting with other local organizations that had a need for items we had in great supply. Since our church’s distribution last August we have been able to provide over 500 coats and jackets to local children through the Sheriff’s Office, Hearts for Summerville, and other local churches that offered coat drives in the heart of winter. Additionally, we have offered outfits to local foster children, children impacted by the financial effects of the pandemic, and other children in need. The Sheriff’s Office gratefully accepted some of the school supply items we had an abundance of and got them into the hands of children who needed them. Thanks to a generous donation of hygiene kits, we were able to provide to well over 100 local children, engage our SPC Youth in loading up Blessing Boxes, and provide to several homeless ministries. All of this. . . from your generous donations!
Because of your offerings at Sock Drop and Undie Sun- Mother’s Day Offering ‐ May 9 days, we have a great start on new socks and under- For over 69 years Presbyterian Communi es of South wear for the kids we will serve this summer. We are gratefully accepting school supply donations and are Carolina (PCSC) has been dedicated to providing re‐ beginning to accept gently used/like new clothing items rement living to both women and men. At a PCSC that are appropriate for school (please no spaghetti community an older adult has a safe and healthy en‐ straps/short shorts/crop tops, etc.). Please vironment in which they have the opportunity to email [email protected] or text 843-324-5133 learn new skills, grow spiritually, interact with a varie‐ to arrange a dropoff time so we do not clog up the ty of others, and be as ac ve as they choose to be. church office. But if their finances dwindle, perhaps due to a sudden
Our hope is that we will have our distribution at SPC on medical issue or if they live an excep onally long life, Monday, August 9th, but there are still many details to how do they deal with that? The Presbyterian work out! If you know you want to volunteer, please churches of South Carolina dedicate the Mother’s Day email Ellen or Heather and we will put you on our list Offering to providing financial assistance to those res‐ and be in contact as we firm up our needs. If you are idents who can no longer pay the full cost so that interested in washing/sorting clothing donations, let us they can con nue to be a PCSC resident. Please give know that as well. generously to support these older adults in need.
Thank you! We are so excited for the 11th annual HOC PCSC has communi es located throughout South Car‐ distribution!! olina in Clinton, Easley, Florence, West Columbia, and Summerville. Offering info and envelope will be in‐ Heather Kemble and Ellen Burns cluded in this newsle er. 8
NOTES FROM A CHURCH MOUSE “I am so happy, Ezekiel! Things are getting so much better! All my hopes are coming true!”
“And what are all these hopes you have?”
“Services are back in the sanctuary, people are start- ing to get together again because of being vaccinated, life HISTORIC TIDBITS is becoming more ‘normal’.”
“Is that what you really hope for, Mary, that life will go THE EXODUS - PART II back to being ’normal’? Shouldn’t all of us have learned new lessons from the year we have lived through?” Fifty-six years after the Congregationalists from New Eng- land established their White Meeting House at Dorchester “What do you mean?” on the Ashley River, they opted to move - lock, stock and barrel - to Georgia. “Have we not learned to have a greater appreciation for people who risked their lives to help others, instead of In making this decision, they expressed their determination just thinking, “well, they are just doing their jobs’?” to remain an agricultural people, and to continue to worship as an independent church. Precipitating the move was the “Have we not realized how vital human contact is to inability to secure sufficient land on which to make a living, and the health problems (malaria) spawned by the swampy our mental, emotional and physical health instead of just environment. accepting it as normal?”
In May 1752, a group “having heard a character of lands in “Have we not realized, anew, that helping others in a Georgia,” sent three members to view those lands. The time of crisis is what enhances our humanity?” aimed-for site was located between the Medway and New- port rivers, about midway between Savannah and Darien. “Have we not realized that even though a building may Like in their South Carolina settlement, swampy areas pro- not be ’the church’, being physically together is what makes vided the means for raising rice, and indigo. More important- us really feel like family?” ly, large plots of land were believed to be available. After hearing a favorable report, a petition was drawn up seeking “I hope that all the experience we have had will make a land grant from the Council of Georgia. our lives ‘a better normal’!" Five representatives went to Georgia. They inspected the
land and found it suitable. They then went to Savannah where they obtained a grant of 21,400 acres. Back home, SUNDAY, more people wanted to join the migration. The first allocation MAY 9, 2021 of land, most consisting of 500 acres each, went to 44 indi- viduals. A few weeks later a second grant of 9,650 acres We would like to wish was obtained which went to 28 others in plots from 100 to all the SPC mothers 500 acres. a very happy Mother’s So, as the year 1752 drew to a close, the stage was set for Day. We hope you the exodus to begin. enjoy your day!
9 THINGS (AND PEOPLE) I REMEMBER By Herb Boland This ar cle will introduce the congrega on to a Traveling and moving to former Pastor that few here have ever heard of different locations is rela- and – unless you were ac ve during the period tively commonplace to Dotty Wright, having lived 1955 through April 1958 – have ever seen. He is in the Bronx, NY, Miami, the Reverend Robert Francis (“Bob”) Hunt and FL, Hawley, Selinsgrove, his me with our church is fairly unique. It be‐ Lake Wallenpaupack, and gan when Dr. Bob Tapp, our pastor from 9/1/50 Newport, PA, Borgsum un l 6/30/55, le to take on other du es. auf Foehr, Germany and Vienna, Austria. She’s visited all but a few of the continental United States, and toured Eng- Bob Hunt is a graduate of Presbyterian College land, France, Italy, Hungary and Romania. and had a year of graduate study at the Universi‐ But once she moved to Summerville, SC, she Bob H unt ty of Tennessee. He graduated from Columbia decided her life travels have ended, finding Theological Seminary in June 1956. During the summer at the end of this thriving, well-rounded area by far the best “home” she has ever experienced, where his junior year at seminary, Bob worked at St. Andrews Presbyterian people are the most gracious, kind, caring and Church in Charleston. When Bob Tapp le , Bob Hunt was asked to be friendly. She has her husband to thank for pulpit supply un l a permanent replacement could be found. The her relocation to Summerville, as he traveled Session was impressed with him and asked him to supply during his through his work to North Charleston regular- ly during his 30 years with the Navy. senior year, to which he agreed. For the next nine months he trav‐ elled every Saturday to Summerville from Decatur, GA. He had an The Wrights started construction of their overnight room at the home of Elder Ray Hern and his wife Jessie, home in Knightsville in 2005. While profes- returning to seminary each Sunday evening un l he graduated in June sional contractors performed the work of the 1956. actual structure to insure adherence to code, much of the interior finishing was done by Dotty and Scott, including electrical wiring, Bob was ordained in our Sanctuary on June 16, 1956 and served as dry walling, painting and tile laying. At one pastor through April 1958. In May 1958 he went to the University of time they jokingly decided that they could go Edinburgh, Scotland, on a graduate fellowship awarded him by Co‐ into business professionally, calling them- lumbia Seminary. He studied Dogma cs (theology) at the University. selves “Trowel and Error, Inc.”! They finally moved into their home (designed by Dotty) in The Church of Scotland made him a supply minister, enabling him to 2012. preach at churches throughout Scotland for the next three years. (Full disclosure: I was serving on ac ve duty in the U.S. Army un l Dotty & Scott visited a few churches, but felt December 7, 1956. I did not actually meet Bob un l that me). a strong pull towards SPC, based on the friendliness of the congregation and pastor, but largely due to the quality of the music As an aside, Bob was the last pastor to live in the old manse on Cen‐ department, which is Dotty’s main passion. tral Avenue. I remember Bob as being a fine deliverer of good ser‐ They transferred their membership after three mons; young and handsome (according to some of the then‐young years of attendance, when their northern ladies who were in the congrega on at that me); and good in his abode finally sold. pastoral du es. I, for one, hated to see him leave. He and my family Besides membership in the Chancel Choir, had become good friends while he was in Summerville. I had about Dotty enjoyed joining in worship occasionally given up hope of ever hearing from Bob again. However, that was not with her flute, and within the last three years the case. I was able to make contact with him a short me ago. For has also joined the Jewel Tones. She has been background, a er Bob returned to the US in 1961, he became pastor a regular volunteer with congregational care, of Greene Street Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA, where he counts on Mondays with Cecilia, and has re- cently added Monday morning office work to served for 29 years. That church founded a new congrega on where her schedule, just to put some of her experi- Bob served as pastor un l he re red in 2007. At his Presbytery’s re‐ ence as a retired Chief Financial Officer for a quest, he then worked with several churches who were having prob‐ non-profit Arts Council to good use. Her re- lems. He is now at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, serving as maining free time is filled with reading (her other passion) writing, art, and design. Pastoral Associate. My nephew, Dr. Edward Boland, and his family have been members of that church for many years. Knowing of Bob’s Let’s send out a big thank you to Do y for history at SPC, he told me about Bob’s situa on and gave me Bob’s e‐ all she does at SPC! mail address and telephone number. I contacted him and we have exchanged informa on over the past couple of months. Most of the 10 MAY BIRTHDAYS MILITARY PRAYER LIST Barbara Hauschild 3
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Mary Evans 4 Kenny Ford 17 Jamie Gregson 4 Caroline Edwards 18 Carol Mayberry 5 Harl Porter 18 Billy Crocke 7 David Mar n 20 Ed Owens 9 Ellen Werksman 20 Derek Bishop, Air Force Reserves— Caroline Griffith 9 Phillip Griffin 22 Charleston, SC John Dumas 13 Sue Harris 22 Derek Craver (son of Don and Patri‐ Steve Hill 14 Bill Underwood 22 cia), Navy—Japan Be y Jones 14 Rosemary Ward 23 Anne Anderson’s granddaughter Kamryn Stem 15 Ma hew Lorenz 25 Jack Graves, Sally & Lionel Lawson’s Rosanne Fe ers 15 Gabriel Barkley 25 grandson, Army, Fairbanks, Alaska Colin Mar n 16 Joshua Hites, Navy—St. Marys, GA Doc McIntosh 26 Janice Sharp 16 Ma Jenkins (Carolyn Eason’s cousin), Barbara Stewart 26 Seth Van 17 Navy Seal Jacqueline Pya e 28 Deventer ‐Williams Michael Jones, NCIS—Iraq Barb Powell 31 Trent Kern (Bill and Gail Hausler’s INQUIRERS’ CLASS grandson‐in‐law), Air Force— Interested in learning more about Charleston AFB, North Charleston, SC being Presbyterian, SPC, and the Ma Kitchen (Merrilyn Long’s neph‐ membership process? Join us for the ew), Coast Guard—Williamsburg, VA next Inquirers' class. The class is two hour-long Seth Malcolm, Air Force—Charleston sessions and will be Sunday, May 16 and 23. Time AFB, Charleston, SC TBD based on service attendance and interest. Lance McElhiney (brother‐in‐law of Peggy), Army—Iraq Staff Title Change Andre Maurice Moncrief (son of Sherry In recogni on of new responsibili es, Roberts), Army Reserve—Modesto, CA we are changing Julie McCormick's Joel C. Mor mer, Coast Guard— tle from Administra ve Yorktown, VA Assistant to Administra ve Office and Ma hew L. Nemetz (Barbara Stewart’s grandson), Navy—Jacksonville, FL Communica on Coordinator. Shaun Rooney (Susan Seay’s son‐in‐ law), Air Force—Langley AFB, VA We appreciate the many gi s and cheerful spirit Julie Sco Tetrick, Navy—Charleston, SC brings to us at SPC! Andrew Tu le, Army—Ft. Benning, GA Christopher Wheeler, Army— Hinesville, GA The church office will Terry Wright, Jr. (Barbara Grube’s son‐ be closed on Mon‐ in‐law), Air Force, Mary Esther, FL day, May 31st, Me‐ Chaplaincy School at Fort Jackson, SC Chaplains of the 4th Infantry Division morial Day, in honor of those who lost Please let the church office know when their lives serving our changes occur. Thank you. country. God bless
11 STAFF SESSION Rev. Dr. Anita Herbert—Senior Pastor Connections: Sandra Lindsay (Chair), Leo Lorenz Rev. Dr. Ralph Herbert—Discipleship Pastor Fellowship: Claudia Terranova (Chair), Karen Alicia Macomber—Director of Children’s Fuller Ministries Nurture: Diane Dunham (Chair), Sandra Otero, Jim Allison Bond—Director of Youth & College Wylie Ministries Service: Joseph Friday (Chair), John Crofts, Asha Brown—Nursery Coordinator Ellen Carney William Bennett—Director of Music Spiritual Growth: Daniel Selander (Chair), Robin Jim Moore—Organist Legare Joe Swisher—Interim Director of Contemporary Support—Property: Scott Wilson (Chair), Worship Finance: Terry Simpson, Michael Browder Cecelia Bond—Finance Manager Personnel: Jeff Bowers (Chair) Julie McCormick—Administrative Ofϐice and Worship: Debbie Lindsay (Chair), Tim Owens Communications Coordinator Clerk of Session: Joseph Friday Walter Sadlak—Sexton Roy Gay—Assistant Sexton 3RD CHRONICLES Contributors: Frieda Hughey, Herb Boland, Diane Burden, Merrilyn Long, Carol Austin, Janice Sharp Send questions, comments and news to: Summerville Presbyterian Church, 407 South Laurel St., Summerville, SC 29483, 843-871-0280, fax 843-871-0300, [email protected] The 3rd Chronicles deadline is normally the second Friday of each month.
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