Happy New Year!

Praise God that 2023 is in the Lord’s hands, that he loves us, and is working all things together for our good and his glory.

We are looking forward to being reunited as a church family with many of our season members!

Here are some quick updates:

Upcoming Events

1. GriefShare begins Monday, January 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Fort Myers Community Church (FMCC)

2. Men’s Bible study begins Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 a.m. at Summerlin Café

3. Women’s Bible Study begins Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, at FMCC

4. “Foundational Fridays” theology reading group with Pastor Jeramie begins Friday, January 13, from Noon to 1 p.m. at FMCC. He will be leading a discussion of Scott Swain’s The Trinity: An Introduction. You can order the book from Amazon HERE.

5. Cleanup Day at our Sanibel church facility,
   Saturday, January 21, 8 a.m.

6. Starting Point Meetup for newcomers to SCC, Sunday,
   January 22, 4 p.m., at FMCC

7. “Discover SCC” church membership class, Saturday, January 28, from 8 to 11 a.m., at FMCC

On-going Ministry

1. Children and teen ministry Monday nights at pastor Kevin’s house. Email [email protected]

2. Community Group home Bible studies meeting throughout
   Fort Myers and Sanibel. Email [email protected]

3. Mommy and Me, Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
   Email [email protected]

4. Island chapel service outreach, Sunday mornings, 10 a.m., at the SCC facility.

5. SCC Worship service, Sunday nights, 5 p.m., at FMCC.

Island News

1. Power has been restored to the church facility! Drywall in the offices and roof work should begin this month.

2. We are eagerly awaiting the initial findings of our insurance companies for the church property. This is a critical step for moving forward with the rebuilding of the facility.

3. Our family is moving back to the island on January 24. Pray for us!

4. Pastor Kevin is organizing volunteer teams to help with yard cleanup on Sanibel. If you need help, email [email protected].

Joslin Family

Please continue to pray for Pastor Barry and his wife, Jessica, and their children. They continue to grieve and hurt for the loss of their oldest son, Haddon. I had the privilege of being with the Joslin’s for Haddon’s graveside service, on December 30. They are in Louisville this week for a memorial service for Haddon. Barry will be on leave through January.

– Pastor Jeramie

Regular Study and Fellowship Opportunities

1. Women’s Bible Study “Titus 2 – Why & How – Tuesdays, starting January 10, 10 a.m. at FMCC. Register Here We will be studying Paul’s instructions to women in the book of Titus, both the “why” and the “how” of being a godly woman. We encourage both younger women and older women to attend, as we consider the relationship between the generations in Titus. Childcare is available for babies up to age 5. Contact Kristi (559-577-4403) or Sandy Lynn (973-534-6540) to reserve childcare.

2. Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, starting January 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Summerlin Cafe. For more info, contact Pastor Doug at [email protected].

3. “Foundational Fridays” Theology Reading Group – Fridays, starting January 13 at noon at FMCC. Pastor Jeramie will be leading a discussion of Scott Swain’s The Trinity: An Introduction. You can order the book on Amazon.

4. Teen meeting – Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pastor Kevin’s house. Contact Kevin for more information at [email protected].

5. Community Groups – Meeting in homes throughout the week in Fort Myers and on Sanibel to discuss Sundays’ sermon, pray and minister to friends and neighbors. For more information contact Pastor Doug at [email protected].

Sunday Services
5 p.m. at Fort Myers Community Church
8448 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers

10 a.m. Chapel Service Outreach at Sanibel Community Church
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel