Eighth Sunday after Epiphany

Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us!   

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Gathering Music                                          Polly Dunford

Welcome and Announcements               Cierra Donnelly

Call to Worship  

Leader:  From the rising of the sun to its setting,

People:  The Holy speaks to us and summons us.

Leader:  God gathers us in covenant,

People:  God’s glory shines forth.

Leader:  Let us worship God!

Opening Hymn                                                  Potluck Hymn

Scripture Lesson                                                Mark 9:2-9

Sermon               “Mystical Hope”                      Dr. Keith Ray

Thoughts to ponder:  The story of the Transfiguration of Jesus reveals the so-called “mystical nature” of Jesus.  Yet it comes just six days after Jesus announced that suffering was a part of his ministry.  I wonder how we, in a period of great suffering,

can claim some mystical hope for our future.

Let’s consider it in worship.

Joys and Concerns 

Prayers of the People 

Closing Hymn and Offertory                   Potluck Hymn

Benediction        

Discussion

Shalom  (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.                 *************************************************************************************

Join us for 1st Sunday Potluck meal following worship service.

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Peggy Upton’s memorial service will be at North Anderson Community Church, Presbyterian, on Sunday, March 2, following our Potluck meal.

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Calendar of Service -

March 9 -  Dr. Keith Ray; Session meeting

March 16 -  Dr. Keith Ray

March 23 - Dave Johnson

March 30 - Dr. Keith Ray

A Celebration of Life Service for Shea Marsden will be held at Iron Oak Barn, 120 History Lane, Pendleton, SC, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from noon to 4:00 pm.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and sodas. RSVP to Bonnie Marsden at bcmarsden@bellsouth.net.

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An “Economic Blackout” is scheduled for Friday, February 28^th as a protest to companies that have changed their DEI policies in response to President Trump’s Executive Order. The boycott includes NO SPENDING in-person or online for 24 hours.  If you absolutely need to purchase something on that day, then go to a locally owned retailer.

There are several additional boycotts planned throughout the next couple of months, including:
Amazon: March 7-14
Nestle: March 21-28
Walmart: April 7-14
General Mills: April 21-28
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United Way sponsors a snack packing program for Anderson school children.

Currently there are no open dates.   If you are interested in trying it out, you can also sign up as an individual at  https://uwandsc.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1031432. You will need to set up an account and can then sign up any open date.

If you are interested or have questions, please call Vicki Wright at 585-781-4620.
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Lenten Season choir is meeting Sunday mornings at 9:25. Please be in your seat and ready to sing on time to make the best use of our rehearsal. Thanks!  Polly
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There will be Free Paper Shredding Day on March 15 from 8 am until 12 pm at the Anderson County Complex, 1428 Pearman Dairy Rd.

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New Foundations will have a golf tournament on April 17. More details to come, but if you are interested in being on a team, contact Tom Wright.

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Reminder that PFLAG meets the 2nd Thursday of the month (March 13) at NACCP at 7 pm.
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Church Clean-up days are the 2^nd Saturday of the month at 9:30 am and usually take no more than 90 minutes. The sign-up sheet is in the church.
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom.  Dave Johnson is guiding the group through the book of Leviticus. If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.

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An updated church directory is available for upload.  If you do not have the password, please send request to mhc.clemson@gmail.com
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Please join Presbyterian Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful Bible study!  The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Dates: Mar. 23rd, Apr. 28th, May 26^th all at 7 pm. Study Leaders: Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox and Rev. Lucy Youngblood. For more info and Zoom link: https://presbyearthcare.org/bible-study-pw-2024-2025/
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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries).  An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Support Group meets each Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, 1501 Sandy Springs Rd., Sandy Springs, SC. This is a 12-steps program.  For more information, call 864-844-7137. Please share this with anyone who may benefit from this group.

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The glass “tip jar” is still on the piano. Feel free to drop in any amount when you like the music during the service.  Dave and Polly will donate the “tips” to a cause related to music, such as bringing music to schools.
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Women’s clothing is needed for women coming out of incarceration. Good, gently used items please. All sizes.
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Doug Booth encourages everyone to volunteer at PAWS – there is something for everyone, from socializing with the dogs on-site to taking a dog to lunch to hosting weekend visits. There are many dogs at the facility who crave human interaction.  Additionally, don’t forget to bring in any donations of blankets to the church.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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Remember in prayer: Glennie Burns; Family of Peggy Upton; The Marsden family; Michael Little’s friend Mark; Linda McFall; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; People of Israel and Palestine; Victims of Hurricane Helene; Victims of US Wildfires.