St. Philip's Lutheran Church

November special projects include our JOY offering month and our Coat Drive Project

November         1   Fellowship Circle           6:00 pm

                                      Devotions:  Libby Bedenbaugh

                                      Hostess:  Libby Bedenbaugh

                                                     Angela Livingston

                                                     Betty Lester

                                    Finish Golden Agers’ Christmas Project

November         17   Morning Circle             10:00 am

                                      Program:  Betty Lominick

November         22   Fellowship Circle           5:00 pm

                                      Holiday Outing

                                      Devotions:  Sallie Hutto

Sunday, October 25th at 3:30 pm 

                * Fun Games, Costume Contest, Cake Walks, Dinner, and much more!

We need your help to make this event a success! If you’d like to participate by decorating your trunk and passing out candy, making a cake, or contributing to the creation or purchase of new games, please contact Jaclyn at 803-924-2907.

We can’t wait to see you there!

On Monday, October 26th at 6:30 pm, Light supper will be served with a business meeting afterwards.

Our children will be acting out the Christmas story as part of our worship service on December 13th. We would like to incorporate older youth as part of the program for speaking roles. We will also need help with costumes and other key duties that make the program possible. Please consider participating. A sign-up sheet will be in the narthex beginning October 4th and remain there through October 25th. Pageant sign-up sheets are located in the narthex, near the elevator, and in the breezeway.

Flags will be placed in preparation for Veteran’s Day on November 1st..  If you      would like to personally place the flag for your family member, please call Joe Sease to coordinate the pickup of your flag.  Thanks!

Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 5th at Noon.

 Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 8th at 8:00 am

will meet on Sunday, November 8th at 10:00 am

Deadline for time and talent sheets is November 8th

Notice of the Annual Congregational Meetings

October 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026  

~ The First Session of the Annual Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 during our regular church service time. At this session, the congregation nominated five (5) members to serve on the Church Council.

~ Those who were nominated and are willing to serve are:

Jessica Cutler    John Dennis       Amy Gallman      Buddy Lominick    Tina Moore     

Benji Harmon     Jason Moore      A. P. Smith           Dean Lominick      Keith Wicker

~ The Second Session of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 during our regular church service time for approving the 2026 budget and voting to elect five (5) persons to serve on Church Council for a 3-year term.                 

Operation Christmas Child was kicked off on October 11th.  This is an exciting time for families to collect gits to fill the shoeboxes to deliver to children in need around the world.  Shoeboxes are due on November 15th.  Let's make this the best year yet!

Please join us in celebration and giving thanks at our Thanksgiving Eve Service on Thursday, November 25th at 7:00 pm.  A Pie Social will follow in the Fellowship Hall.  All are encouraged to bring your favorite pie to share for this time of fellowship.

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1.  The Christmas season is fast approaching.  We will again rejoice in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, through song. .  "The First Noel - Celebrating the Birthday of a King". Sunday, December 20th.

 It is never too late to join our Bible study which meets on Mondays at 7 pm. 

                This fall we are using part 1 of the Lifeguide Bible Study entitled: Matthew - Being Discipled by Jesus. 

Abide in His Word: In John 8:31–32, Jesus told believers that if they abide in His word, they are truly His disciples, and the truth will set them free. Come and be transformed and inspired as we soak up God's Holy word.

As we near the end of our fiscal year, the Evangelism & Social Ministry Committee has nearly reached the end of our budgeted funds.  If you would like to donate to our fund, please mark your envelope Evangelism & Social Ministry Discretionary Fund. Thank you for your continued support.

It's almost time!  We will kick off Operation Christmas Child on October 11th.  This is an exciting time for families to collect gifts to fill the shoeboxes to deliver to children in need around the world. Shoeboxes are due on November 15th.  Let's make this the best year yet!

With Pastor Amick planning to retire in December of 2027, we would like to accept donations from the congregation and community, towards a retirement gift.  This appeal will be active over the next year and half.  Please note on your envelope, "Retirement Gift".  If you have any questions, please contact any Council Representative.

Pomaria Food Bank collection box is in the church breezeway and the narthex. Please consider donating non-perishable items when you are able. Thank you for your continued support.

Please bring your cans to donate at the designated bins behind the Family Life Center.  The recycled can donations are contributed to the WP Hendrix Memorial Scholarship fund. Your donations are greatly appreciated. The Lutheran Men in Mission thank you!