God’s Faithfulness

“The faithfulness of the Lord endures forever”

Psalm 117:2

Dear Friends,

This coming Sunday, November 2nd, we will have a service for All Saints and gather at the Lord’s table. All Saints is a time to remember those faithful saints who introduced us to the faith. Having a 35-year connection with New Wappetaw I am so thankful for those who have kept this ministry going for over 150 years. But I hope we all know our faithfulness can’t begin to compare with God’s faithfulness.

Yesterday, I left our service a few minutes early so Rosemary and I could attend the 70th anniversary service and luncheon at Yeamans Park Presbyterian in Hanahan. There have been times in the last decade when that congregation wasn’t sure it would survive and today it is thriving! On Sunday, November 16, we will have a service at Old Wappetaw Cemetery which dates back to 1697! When I reflect on the ministry of these three churches, for 70 years or 150 years or over 300 years, I am reminded why “Great is Thy Faithfulness” is one of my favorite hymns. At the Montreal youth conferences they always have this shouting match… “God is faithful… all the time …and then… All the time… God is faithful.”

In challenging times, let us remember that!

Have a blessed week,

 

Mike

 

Coming Up:

Tuesdays  Children’s Choir at 5:00pm

November 2nd Worship and Communion

November 9th  Stewardship dedication, Congregational meeting, Covered dish luncheon

November 10th  Meal at Citadel for campus ministry

November 11th  Veterans Day, Presbytery meeting in Monks Corner

November 15th, 8:30 am Work day at the church

November 16th, 3:00  Worship at Old Wappetaw cemetery, Samaritans Purse shoeboxes due

New Children’s Worship Activity for Communion Sundays:  Starting this Sunday, there will be a children’s worship activity basket at the back of the church for Communion Sunday. Be sure to pick up a clipboard from a member of the Worship Team.