Hey SCC family,

Here are an assortment of updates on the church to help us all stay connected and informed:

Worship Director Search

– Our search for a worship director continues. We are working with Shepherd’s Staff, the same search firm that gave us Sandy Lynn (our Children’s Ministry Director) and Jeff (our Operations Director). We have talked to a handful of candidates so far but none have been the right fit.

– If you know of leads on possible candidates, you can email me [email protected]

– Be sure to thank Kevin Schafer and Kurt Schulte for their music leadership in the interim, as well as all those church members who are stepping up to serve.

– Pray for the Lord to lead us to the right person!

Building

– We are applying for permits to restore the historic chapel, the classrooms between the chapel and fellowship hall, and the inside of the sanctuary. Once we receive permits, our builders are estimating 4-6 weeks until completion of these particular projects.

– Jeff and our finance team continue to work with our insurance company seeking to secure a fair settlement.

– Refinishing on the historic wood pews from the chapel will begin next week.

Upcoming Events

– Ian Remembrance Service – Thursday, September 28, 6pm. Join us for an evening of singing, prayer, scripture and testimony as we lament what has been lost and thank God for his kindness in the midst of it all.

– Week of Prayer and Fasting – October 15-21. I am calling SCC to a week of prayer and fasting in October. As we move into a new chapter in the life of our church and the islands, we need to call upon the Lord and seek his help and blessing. More information to follow.

– Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, October 29 following the morning worship service.  Please register HERE.

Weekly Ministries

– Men’s Bible studies resume Oct 3 & 4 at 8am in FM (Summerlin Cafe) and Sanibel (SCC). Contact [email protected]

– Women’s Bible studies

– Tuesdays, 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way). Weekly salad lunch bar provided. Studying “Promises Kept” – how Jesus fulfills  the Old Testament covenants. If you need childcare, please contact Kristi or Sandy Lynn. [email protected] To register for this study, click HERE.

– Thursdays, 8-9:30am, Women of His Word – 8:00 – 9:30am, at SCC (old cafe location), studying Genesis. No childcare. Register HERE.

– Young Adult Bible study – Thursday nights. Contact [email protected]

– Children’s Ministry – Wednesday night program 5-7pm at SCC. Contact [email protected]

– Teen Ministry – Wednesday night program at the church, 5pm for middle school, 6pm for senior high school. Contact [email protected]

Membership Class

Pastor Doug, Teddy and I had the joy of spending Saturday morning with 10 newcomers to SCC at our membership seminar. We plan to hold a new member seminar every other month.

Prayer for Travelers

– Pray for our teens, pastor Kevin and our youth leaders as they are away this weekend at Camp 737. Pray for save travel and spiritual impact in the lives our students.

– Pray for me and our two pastoral apprentices—Teddy and JT—as we travel to the UAE this week. Pray for energy in the face of jet lag and strength as I speak and teach in seven different events this week. Pray for the Lord to work mightily. We return Monday, Sep 25.

– Pastor Jeramie

Sunday Services
10 a.m. in the Sanctuary at Sanibel Community Church
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel