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Worship
- Worship 5:30 p.m. Saturdays (live-streamed and in-person)
- Worship 8:30 a.m. Sundays (in-person)
- Worship 11 a.m. Sundays (live-streamed and in-person)

(Live-streaming at www.youtube.com/c/cotpsc

Masks and social distancing is not mandated
but will be honored and respected

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Text / Call Pastor Pete -- 843-694-7447

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Trinity UMC Victory Handbell Choir

"God of Wonders" by Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong, arranged by Patrica Cota shared by the Trinity UMC Victory Handbell Choir during the final performance of their 2021 Summer Tour Church of the Palms, Okatie.  View the entire concert at https://youtu.be/y_TFhqIQVRw

Saturday Worship -- June 19, "The Gathering"

Saturday, June 19, 5:30 p.m.
Mark 4:35-41
No Fear! Courage In The Storms

Mark Reed, Gospel Reader
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer
Music Leader: Lauren McLeod 

Services Live-Streamed Via YouTube and in-person
(www.youtube.com/c/cotpsc )

View this week's Worship Guide

Sunday Morning Worship -- June 20

June 20, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Mark 4:35-41
No Fear! Courage in the Storms
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer

8:30 a.m. Alternative-style Worship
(In-person worship)
Psalm Reader: John Baxter
Gospel Reader: Mark Reed
Music Leader: Anna Marie Kuether with Dr. Janet Elshazly
View the Worship Guide

11 a.m. Alternative-style Worship
(In-person worship and live-streamed at www.youtube.com/c/cotpsc)

Psalm Reader: Bob Whyte
Gospel Reader: Carol Whyte
Music Leader: Anna Marie Kuether with Dr. Janet Elshazly 

View the Worship Guide

20th Anniversary Recognition

20 for 20 on the 20th

Church of the Palms, formally chartered as a United Methodist Church on February 25, 2001, will recognize its 20th anniversary with a celebratory gathering in the Fellowship Hall between worship services on Sunday, June 20.

The history of Church of the Palms will be shared in a video developed by Sandie Gies (might you be in the photos?) Historian Phil Bright will have the official remembrance books of Church of the Palms open and available for review. A few short remarks will launch this celebration, followed by the cutting and serving of the anniversary cake. We are grateful to Susan and David Voyles, Associate Lay Leader, for organizing this celebration.

Here is more exciting news. Because of your faithfulness and the attention of the Finance Committee, the outstanding mortgage (after our June mortgage payment on the 15th) will be only $20,000.

So at the urging of Pastor Pete, everyone is encouraged to give a one-time EXTRA financial gift of “20 something” for 20 years of God’s blessings on the 20th. It might be 20 dollars, 200 dollars, or 20 dollars for each of the 20 years, or something even bigger. Let God direct your heart. On Thursday morning, the Brothers! Breakfast and Bible study group, gave $2000 to get it all going!

How great would it be to celebrate our 20th anniversary by declaring Church of the Palms to be debt-free! Special contributions may be given online using the “Debt Retirement” line or via check with “20th Anniversary” on the memo line. If we go over the $20,000, we will use the gifts as seeds for building the next 20 years because one thing we know --- God is not done with Church of the Palms yet!

Brothers! continue June 24

The weekly Thursday morning Brothers! Bible-study and Breakfast continues June 24 at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The coffee will be ready by 7:30 a.m. for those eager to reconnect.

Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. followed our Bible study at 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. We will continue a study of Galatians.

Sisters!! continue June 30

The weekly Wednesday morning Sisters!! Bible-study continues June 30 (no Sisters!! June 23 due to Mermorial Service), 10:30 - 11:30  a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 

 We will continue a study of Galatians.

New Member Weekend, July 10 & 11

An exploratory luncheon is scheduled for June 27, following the 11 a.m. worship service. Held in Room 106, this luncheon is for all those who wish to gain a deeper insight into Church of the Palms. Intended primarily for those considering membership, there is no obligation to attend. Leaders of various functions will share details of Church of the Palms within the church with ample time to address all questions.

For those desiring to connect formally with Church of the Palms, new members will be received at all three services the weekend of July 10 and 11. Please contact Sandy Biggs in the church office to let us know of your attendance at the luncheon and, if the time is appropriate, to request a “Family Information” form (or download the pdf here) that starts the membership process.

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.

Join the Worship Enhancement Team

Calling those who may wish to serve the church with Worship Enhancement. Displaying prayers, songs, or videos or by adjusting sound so all can hear is our main focus.

Training can be flexible to your schedule. If interested contact Pastor Pete at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Download COTP Mobile App

Do you know that the Church of the Palms website automatically adjusts to fit the device on which it is being viewed? This means it works well with smartphones and tablets.

You can also place a COTP icon on the homepage of your iPhone that acts just like an app icon. A single tap of the new icon will launch Safari and take you right to the web page.

Here’s how:

1. Tap Safari to launch it
2. Go to www.palmsumc.org
3. Tap on the share button (box with arrow) at the bottom of the screen
4. Tap “Add to Home Screen” A sheet will appear that will allow you to change (or shorten) the name the website if you like. An icon for the website will also be provided
5. Tap Add. An icon for the webpage will be added to an open spot on your home screen.

(Watch for similar steps for Android smartphones!)