Special Events
During 2016, there were several events for congregational participation and spiritual growth. By participating, attendees were able to grow deeper in their faith, while also enjoying the fellowship and benefits of being in the company of fellow believers.
Special events during 2016 included:
‣ Sanctity of Life Sunday was observed on January 17, and included a sermon entitled“ What It Means to be Human” based on Genesis 1:26-28. Our church annually sponsors a bus load of people to the " March for Life " event in Washington D. C in January; however, this year’ s trip was canceled due to bad weather. We participated in the city-wide Life Chain on October 2, as we do each year.
‣ Georgia Heritage Day and the Kirkin’ of the Tartan, traditional events in the history of I. P. C., were held on February 7 and May 1, respectively. Many thanks to those in our congregation who assisted in the preparation for these two services.
‣ Maundy Thursday was observed on March 24, with a service of Lessons and Psalms, followed by observing the Lord’ s Supper. A brief devotional message was given by Mr. Johnson.
‣ Our 5th Communion Season was held August 4-7, featuring Rev. David Filson, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions culminated with observing the Lord’ s Supper during morning worship on August 7.
‣ Our annual observation of Reformation Sunday occurred during the morning worship on October 30. The title of Mr. Foster’ s sermon was " The Sufficiency of Christ," based on Hebrews 13.
‣ A Veteran’ s Appreciation Lunch was sponsored by I. P. C. at Pt. Pleasant on November 19, to recognize the men and women who currently serve and have served in our nation’ s armed services. This was the third year an outreach event such as this had been organized, and approximately 110 were in attendance, including several I. P. C. members who are veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Brigadier General Richardson from the 3 rd Infantry Division was the speaker. Special thanks to Dexter Brewer and his committee of I. P. C. members who did an outstanding job of organizing this event this year.
‣ Our annual Thanksgiving service was observed as part of evening worship on November 27. Pastor Johnson’ s sermon was“ In Everything Give Thanks,” based on 1 Thess 5:18.
Thank you to each member of I. P. C. for everything that you do and for your continued prayer and support of our church. Serving on the Congregational Growth & Care Committee in 2016 were Carol Bowman, Neal Cope, Tim Foster, John Garnett, David Gross, Patrick Kenard, Ron Parrish, and Rosemary Taylor.
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