Category: Church News & Announcements

Posts in this category are news & announcements about SRPC.

Fall Festival Reminders

*Set up for the Festival, we will begin at 9am on Saturday, Nov. 3. We can always use more volunteers.

*If there is rain forecasted for Saturday, then we will need to move chairs out of the Sanctuary on Friday night. If you are available on Friday in the event that we need to do that, please let Gina Powell know.

*Desserts for the Dessert Auction should be delivered by 11am on Saturday, Nov. 3.

*Cookies or brownies for the Food Table—be sure to pack 1 cookie or 1 brownie per snack-sized ziplock bag and bring them to church on Saturday, Nov. 3 by 11am.

*Each family is also asked to bring 1-2 packs of soda for the festival. Please place the soda in the kitchen.

*Be sure to invite friends and neighbors to the festival! Like and share the event on social media as well.

First Sunday Food Collection

Food Assistance Request: On the first Sunday of each month, the SRPC Diaconate collects canned and dry goods for the local food pantry. Please bring an item or two to donate to the local food pantry and place it in the bin in the foyer.

Items most needed:

Canned and Dried Food

  • Breakfast items cereal, oatmeal, grits, etc.
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Canned or dry beans
  • Honey
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
  • Whole-grain pasta
  • Canned tomato sauce
  • Brown Rice
  • Milk
  • Cooking oil
  • Canned soup
  • Coffee

General Items

  • Pull-ups and diapers size 5/6
  • Soap
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Wipes
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Laundry Soap
  • Dish Soap
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Fall Festival: November 3 11am-3pm

Fall Festival will be on Saturday November 3 from 11:00-3:00.  The festival will be held rain or shine.  There are four sign up sheets on bulletin board relating to the festival. Please sign up if you are willing to work that day or can bring items either for donations or for temporary

use. Each family is also asked to bring 1-2 packs of soda for the festival. Please place the soda in the kitchen.

Arts and Crafts Sale to Support Kianga Kids: October 20th

Kianga Kids: All women in the church are invited to come to SRPC on Oct. 20 at 2pm. Lois Carr will be bringing items from the Kianga Kids ministry for purchase. Items include jewelry, purses, and other items. Light refreshments will be served. This is a wonderful opportunity to support Kianga Kids and get some Christmas shopping done at the same time. Please come and bring friends and family!

Ladies Bible Study: September 18

The Ladies Bible Study will begin meeting again September 18th from 10am to 11:30am. We will begin a new study on the book of Revelation. The study guide is available free online: Study Guide to the Book of Revelation

For the first meeting we will discuss “Introduction to Studying Revelation” (pages 1-10) of the study guide.

For more details please contact Laura McNeill.

New Format for Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting

Beginning Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m., the Tuesday evening format will feature 15-20 minutes of devotions from Scripture, 15-20 of prayer, and 15-20 minutes of singing songs (occasionally learning new ones).  Childcare will be available.  We will have pizza at 6:30pm for those who  have signed up. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.