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- 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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Saturday Worship -- July 24, "The Gathering"

Saturday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.
Ephesians 3:14-21
New Life In Christ:
Grounded In Love

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

Family Promise on July 25

The Missions Team is excited to have Stephanie Green, the Congregation Relations Coordinator from Family Promise, come for the first time to visit our church on July 25. We are the first on her list of visits to all former host congregations.

Stephanie is looking forward to seeing our facility, sharing what is happening with families in 2021 and hearing how Family Promise hopes to re- engage with volunteers at Church of the Palms.

Come hear Stephanie share a mission moment July 25 at Sunday service and join her in an informational meeting between services beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Plan on reconnecting to this outreach mission or take some time to learn about how you can be a part of our connection in the future.

Sunday Morning Worship -- July 25

July 25, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Ephesians 3:14-21
New Life In Christ:
Grounded In Love
Pete Berntson, Proclaimer

8:30 a.m. Alternative-style Worship
(In-person worship)
Psalm Reader: Judy Raney
Gospel Reader: Rosanne Collins

Music Leader: Anna Marie Kuether with Dr. Janet Elshazly
Special music by Rodrigo Rodriguez
View the Worship Guide

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

Psalm Reader: Richard Robertson
Gospel Reader: Carol Whyte
Music Leader: Anna Marie Kuether with Dr. Janet Elshazly 
Special music by Rodrigo Rodriguez
View the Worship Guide

Rodrigo Rodriguez at Church of the Palms

Sunday, July 25, 2021, Church of the Palms, Okatie, will host the ministry of Rodrigo Rodriguez. He will share his talent during both the 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. services and a 4 p.m. afternoon concert in the church sanctuary.

Rodrigo Rodriguez was born in Quito, Ecuador, South America. Coming from a very musical family, he started playing guitar at the age of 9, recording his first LP at age 12.

When he was 16, he started to travel the world to increase his knowledge of the instrument, performing in Venezuela, Spain, France, England, and Damascus, Syria. In 1986, he was invited to teach classical guitar by Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas.

Rodrigo has recorded 16 CDs, one with the City of Prague Philharmonic and has performed at Carnegie (Recital Hall)

He has composed a concerto for guitar and chamber orchestra entitled "The Savior", along with many other compositions for solo, duet, and trio guitar, flute and guitar, and voice and guitar.

He has made concert tours in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Czech Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and throughout the United States.

In 1992, Rodrigo found a new direction in his life. He is now privileged to serve the Lord in full-time music ministry.

The Sunday evening concert is free to the public. A love offering will be received at the concert to help support this special ministry.

Family Promise - July 25

The Missions Team is excited to have Stephanie Green, the Congregation Relations Coordinator from Family Promise, come for the first time to visit our church on July 25. We are the first on her list of visits to all former host congregations.

She is looking forward to seeing our facility, sharing what is happening with families in 2021 and hearing how Family Promise hopes to re- engage with volunteers at Church of the Palms.

Come hear Stephanie share a mission moment July 25 at Sunday service and join her in an informational meeting between services beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Plan on reconnecting to this outreach mission or take some time to learn about how you can be a part of our connection in the future.

Sisters!! continue July 28

The weekly Wednesday morning Sisters!! Bible-study continues July 21, 10:30 - 11:30  a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 

 We will continue a study of Eccelesiastes.

Brothers! continue July 29

The weekly Thursday morning Brothers! Bible-study and Breakfast continues July 29 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 the Book of Joel.

Auditions for Okatie's Got Talent

Auditions for the 2021 "Okatie's Got Talent" at Church of the Palms, Okatie will be held Saturday, August 21 beginning at 10 a.m.

Use this link to signup to auditition - www.signupgenius.com/go/talentaudition Alternate auditions times are available upon request.

Re-gathering Photo Directory

A new church photo directory is in the works at Church of the Palms, planned for email distribution in August after updates are completed. We are seeking your help in accomplishing this task!

Now that we are together again, let's refresh our pictorial directory. Many have not had the opportunity to provide a photo for the directory so make plans to stop by Room 104 on Sunday, July 25, between 9:30-10:30 a.m. and have your picture taken.

Anyone interested in updating their directory photo is welcome as well. Additional dates will be announced as necessary to accommodate everyone who desires an updated photo.

2022 Pilgrimage to Israel

Sandie Gies has provided initial details on the 2022 pilgrimage to Israel.  After several postponements due to the pandemic, we are back on for March 22 through April 2, 2022.

Please join us at Church of the Palms in the Christian Life Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28 for a "Coffee and Chat" evening to discuss the Israel Pilgrimage trip. There will be no pressure or obligation to sign up. This meeting is just for information and a time to ask questions.

We will also offer a Zoom option for those out of town or for those who cannot join in personally.

Contact Sandie Gies at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions

August Hymn Sing

Help plan the Hymn Sing scheduled for Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29.This is always a favorite worship service because we hear the hymns and songs that are important to YOU!

Help Anna Marie, Lauren and the Choir prepare by suggesting hymns for this great time of worship.

Sign up with SignUpGenius, and as an added help, tell us which worship service you normally attend!

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!)