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:  Cathy Meetze

November         22   Fellowship Circle           5:00 pm

                                      Holiday Outing

                                      Devotions:  Sallie Hutto

Thank you to all participants in our Trunk-or-Treat! It was a wonderful event for our congregation and community!  The PICs appreciate everyone's help and hard work to make this event a success!

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!

Cantata Practice will be on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 pm

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.                 

On Sunday, November 29th, the Church Complex Committee will meet at 4:30 pm, to erect the Chrismon Trees. All help is welcome and appreciated!

                ‘Tis the Season for Christmas preparation!  Come help the Worship & Music Committee and the Property Committee set up and decorate the Chrismon Trees, as well as set up the Manger Scene on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 pm.  All are welcome to join and help prepare the church for celebrating this joyous season.

If you would like to celebrate Christmas by giving a memorial or honorarium for a loved one, please complete an envelope provided in the pew and place them in the offering plate by Sunday, December 13th.  These will be noted in the Christmas Eve bulletin

Our children will be acting out the Christmas story as part of our worship service on December 13th. 

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!

RED POINSETTIAS at the price of $13.00 each may be given in honor or memory of a loved one.  They may be picked up following the Christmas Eve Service.  Poinsettias will be delivered and will be in the church beginning Sunday, December 6th.  Mark your envelope Poinsettia.  The deadline for orders is Sunday, Nov.15th

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.

Please join us for the Advent wreath making & hot dog luncheon on Sunday, November 29th immediately following worship.  This is a time to gather in fellowship to decorate an advent wreath, light the first advent candle, share a devotion and a good meal.  All are welcome!  Supplies (wreaths, candles, ribbon) will be provided, but please bring greenery to share. There will be a sign-up sheet place in the narthex to allow for preparations for the meal.  Please make sure you sign up if you will be attending so we can prepare food.  Thanks!

The Golden Agers’ Christmas Mailbox will be in the breezeway beginning on Sunday, November 15th  through Sunday, December 6th.  If you would like to send Christmas cards to our Golden Agers, place your cards in the mailbox and they will be delivered to for you. No postage is necessary.  This mailbox ministry is a special project for our Golden Agers. A list of their names can be found in the 2026 WELCA Yearbook and November 2026 Newsletter.

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.

Please submit all special requests for altar flowers for March 2027 - February 2028 to Beverly Hollowell in writing or via text message at 803-924-1330 no later than December 31, 2026. Thank you for supporting this ministry!

 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!