and construction trip to Peru was cancelled because of Hurricane Matthew. Many of those participants worked that week in I. P. C.’ s relief efforts here in Savannah. This was very productive not only in terms of work done, but in building the fellowship and care in our church.
Missions Conference( March 20 ‒ 23, 2016) The theme of the 2016 Missions Conference was,“ What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you,” taken from I John 1:3. Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, was the keynote speaker. Missionary guests included Tim Mares, ministering to immigrant communities in Atlanta, Joe Fitzpatrick, training pastors in Puerto Rico, David Harrell, co-director of Camp Joy, a ministry to special-needs children sponsored by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, and two of our local missionary speakers: Evelyn Singleton with the Seaman’ s House and Lori Irish, serving with the Coastal Jail Ministry.
I. P. C. Day Camp at Point Pleasant 2016 had the highest enrollment ever in the Day Camp. 651 campers were served( 92 I. P. C. members and 559 non-members) over the 8 one-week sessions. The camp employed 33 high school and college staff and 9 of I. P. C.’ s middle school students participated in the volunteer program. Approximately 60 parents and friends attended each Friday’ s closing ceremony. Staff meetings were held each Monday night. The staff did a Bible study on“ David As a Type of Christ” over the eight weeks.
Moral Concerns Subcommittee The Moral Concerns Committee led the congregation in our efforts to stand for life. In the spring and fall of 2016, we participated in the " 40 Days for Life " prayer campaigns. In October, we stood alongside other churches in the " National Life Chain." Our attendance at the " March for Life " was cancelled due to inclement weather.
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