Welcome to Church of the Palms

Brothers! Meet September 19

Starting with a full breakfast at 8 a.m. each Thursday, the Brothers! will start a study of Micah.

 Additional details on The Brothers! available online.

Sisters Too! Meet September 23

Sisters Too! meet on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Sisters Too! will start a new study on September 24.

Sunday Spiritual Formation Opportunities

There are several opportunities to participate in small group studies on Sunday mornings. Each has a stand-alone subject every week, so attend as schedules permit. Contact the study leader for a book.

Sunday morning adult studies:'

• •“Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White”, an Adam Hamilton study with book and dvd. Leader Chick Mazon, meeting in Room 107.

• “Why?” based on Adam Hamilton's book. Leader Richard Robertson, meeting in Room 106. Note: This class will be on Sabbatical from August 18 until Pilgrims return from Israel.

• "Ordinary People Chosen by God to Change the World." based on the book by Max Lucado. Leaders: Larry Fullen and Harry Danforth, meeting in Room 103.

Gathering -- September 21

The "Gathering", our contemporary worship experience, meets every Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. This week, September 21, Portia Foden will be centering us, Larry Sanders, Lay Leader, will be proclaiming. His message is "M-O-N-E-Y" based on Luke 16:1-13. Lauren McLeod will lead us in our music including:

- Who You Say I Am
- O Come to the Altar
- Only Jesus

A time of community, over a light meal, follows the worship.

Come experience the most meaningful life there is - "Connected To God, and Connected to One Another"- at Church of the Palms.

Have You Experienced Emmaus?

Anyone who has been on a Walk To Emmaus is invited to join the Emmaus Reunion Group from 6 - 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. It makes no difference how long ago you went on your walk.

The purpose of the meetings is to support each other as we grow in our faith. Please contact Harry and Emily Garrabrant with questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 843-706-3811.

Family Promise Opportunities

Family Promise is an interfaith, non-profit organization committed to helping families facing situational homelessness. Our third of four host weeks in 2019 is September 29 – October 6.

Sign up is available in the Sign Up Book at the Welcome Center in the Christian Life Center entrance or on SignUpGenius.

Support Habitat for Humanity

Support Habitat for Humanity, one of four cornerstone outreach missions, by donating or playing in the Annual Charity Golf/Auction event on Monday, September 30 at the Oldfield Golf Club. Enter as players, teams, hole sponsors or make a donation.

For details, see Jeff Harrison or Larry Sanders. Visit www.habitathhi.org to register.

Support Church of the Palms via AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Church of the Palms every time you shop on Amazon, at no additional cost to you.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the eligible purchase price to Church of the Palms.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select Church of the Palms (search using “Palms United Methodist Church”) to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

Blessing of the Animals, October 6

Realizing the important role pets play in people's lives, Church of the Palms will offer a special "Blessing of the Animals" on Sunday, October 6, at 3 p.m. on the church grounds.

All animals are welcome provided they are under physical control (leash, harness, or crate), are safe to be around others and comply with appropriate ordinances. If your pet is unable to be present, an article representing them (picture, collar, toy, halter, etc.) will be blessed on their behalf.

Read more: Blessing of the Animals, October 6

New Member Weekend, October 12 & 13

Our next new Member weekend of 2019 is October 12 at 5:30 p.m. or Sunday, October 13, at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.

If you have felt God's urging to connect more deeply, simply contact Sandy Biggs, Church Secretary, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 843-379-1888 for a Family Information Sheet to get things started. Sandy can assist you with the details needed, including time with Pastor Pete.

An information/orientation luncheon is being held Sunday, October 6, following the 11 a.m. worship service, for those interested in knowing more about Church of the Palms and what membership entails. There is no obligation to join if you attend.

Please contact the church office at 843-379-1888 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to attend so that we might ensure enough food is available.