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RISING ABOVE EVERY CHALLENGE support in self-sufficiency for motivated, eligible participants. Following Ms. Jones, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Smith’s path to achieving self-sufficiency, we not only saw their daily challenges, but we witnessed what was possible for their future. “My deepest impression from our first job training participants is of incredible resilience,” said Evelyn Puckett, IPC Social Services Coordinator. “Each student had obstacles that would have defeated many of us, but each was a study in perseverance. I
am in awe of their strength and resolve.” Despite facing numerous obstacles, each woman set a goal toward independence and achieved an amazing success story. Ms. Jones, a single mother of six children, always felt different because she dreamed of becoming a nurse. She relayed her struggle to find jobs that could give her the schedule she needed to manage her family. She had given up her dream, but
MS. JONES, JOB TRAINING PARTICIPANT
MS. BROWN, JOB TRAINING PARTICIPANT
MS. SMITH, JOB TRAINING PARTICIPANT
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FEATURING
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LENT
HOLY WEEK
Updates from the Discernment Committee P G 8
Introducing a New Fund PG 9
Observe the Season with your church family PG 4
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hanks to funding from IPC’s Discernment Committee, three single mothers were able to graduate from job training programs in the medical field. The women received job training, support, and financial assistance as part of Family Wraparound Support Services. The program expands IPC Social Services’ job training support to provide better employment opportunities and
UPCOMING
Events See complete calendar online including details and updates: ipc-usa.org > connect
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FEBRUARY 11 Grace Groups Begin New Member Recognition Table Worship Moves to 11 am, Highland Hall 13 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5:30 pm, Great Hall 14 Ash Wednesday Services, Noon & 6 pm, Sanctuary 18 First Sunday of Lent Moment for Mission: Boy Scouts Troop 28 18 – March 24 Cookies in the Courtyard, See pg. 4 19 Beer & Hymns, 7 pm, The Fennec 21- March 27 Wednesday Lenten Chapel & Lunch, See pg. 4 23–25 Youth Presbytery Retreat, Living River 24 The Children’s 456 Retreat, The Children’s Fresh Air Farm, 9 am - 2 pm 25 4th Grade Bible Presentation, 11 am, Sanctuary Annual Congregational Meeting, Noon, Sanctuary Choral Evensong, 4 pm, Sanctuary 27 Lunch Bunch, Bricktop’s, 11:30 am 29 IPC Connect, Birmingham Museum of Art, Heroes & Villains Tour, 10 am MARCH 1 Global Missions Deadline 3 Extended Atrium, 10 am-Noon 10 Daylight Saving Time Begins 12 e-Recycling & Paper Shredding Event, Noon – 5 pm, IPC Parking Lot 17 Children’s Musical, 10 am, Highland Hall Youth Sunday, 8:45 & 11 am Services; Senior Celebration, 11 am, Sanctuary 18 Easter Lily Memorial Deadline, Envelope enclosed 24 Palm Sunday, 8:45 & 11 am Services Children’s Palm Processional, 11 am, Sanctuary Service of Lenten Vespers, 4 pm, Sanctuary 27 Wednesday Lenten Chapel & Lunch, Noon, Chapel, with Lunch Bunch 28 Maundy Thursday, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary 29 Good Friday Service, Noon, Sanctuary 30 Children’s Egg Hunt, 10 am – Noon, Highland Hall 31 Easter Sunday Services, 8, 9:30 & 11 am, See back
CONSIDER THIS
“Who is Jesus Christ?”
Dear IPC Friends, Lent is one of my favorite seasons of the year. It is just a six-week period that challenges us to take a look at our spiritual lives and find ways to take a few steps in our walk of faith. And I can do anything for six weeks. I hope that many of you are taking part in a Lenten Grace Group as we look at the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John, which we will also be exploring in worship each week. I love the Fourth Gospel for a variety of reasons. But one of the things I love most about it is the way it constantly forces us to wrestle with the identity of Jesus. In just the first few chapters, John tells us that Jesus is the Word of God made flesh, the Light of all people, the only Son of the Father, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, the one who gives the Holy Spirit, the Messiah, the Son of Man, the Savior, and the one who gives the Living Water, just to name a few. The rest of John’s Gospel is about putting flesh around these titles and characteristics. But when Jesus begins saying, “I am…” he is pointing us back to the story in Exodus 3 when God calls out to Moses from the burning bush, commissioning him to go back to Egypt to set the Israelites free. When Moses asks who should he say had sent him, God says, “I AM WHO I AM... Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to you’” (Exodus 3:14). So when Jesus declares, “I AM the Bread of Life,” or “I AM the Light of the World,” or “I AM the Good Shepherd,” he is claiming to be the God of the Exodus come in the flesh. As the author of Hebrews writes, “He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word” (Heb. 1:3). Or as Paul writes, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created…For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell…” (Col. 1:15,19). Or as John himself writes in the opening verse of his Gospel, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This means that when we look into the face of Jesus, we are seeing as much of God as we ever hope to see. Therefore, we all should be taking a serious look at our faithfulness to Jesus and finding ways to grow as his disciples. And that is what Lent is all about. I hope you will join me in worship as we wrestle with these fascinating “I AM” statements of Jesus. In Christ,
Rev. Kevin J. Long Pastor
LENT AT IPC Journey Together Toward the Cross Scan our Lent QR Code with your smartphone to find opportunities to worship and take part in discipleship and fellowship.
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the IPC program, Ms. Smith wanted to become a Certified Medicine Assistant, which would pay her more at work while she organized her plan to someday attend nursing school. “The IPC program put my life at ease, mentally and financially, while I went to school,” said Ms. Smith. “IPC has been the family I didn’t have. You supported me when I was at my lowest point and said ‘You can do it’. Now my children see how it pays to keep trying.” Ms. Smith graduated and loves encouraging others to pursue their dreams. As we continue to celebrate the impact of the Discernment Funds church wide, we can all reflect on the 2023 outcomes in our community while we look ahead to future success stories. “Each of the job training participants has children that I have come to know through the STAIR and the Children’s Fresh Air Farm’s Summer Learning Programs,” said David Woodruff, Community Ministries Team Chair. “It is clear that these moms recognize the importance of their children’s education, and it has been exciting to watch the moms have the opportunity to further their education.”
Beginning in mid-April, Rev. Kevin Long will be going on a sabbatical that was offered to him in his Terms of Call to replace the Clergy Renewal Program grant that he had been awarded by the Lilly Foundation while he was in Sewickley, PA. When he accepted the call to come to IPC, he had to forfeit the grant, and the much-needed time away for renewal. Therefore, the Longs were thrilled and humbled when the church offered to replace the Lilly program and provide for a similar opportunity within the first four years of his ministry at IPC. All the Longs are very excited to get some special family time together during Kevin’s time away. With the kids now 20 (James), 17 (Jessica), and 16 (Katelyn), this is perhaps a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for them to do something special together as well as for Kevin to get some time for rest, reading, and exercise. He will return to the pulpit on August 18.
PASTOR IN RESIDENCE Rev. Dr. Thomas Tewel l
LEARN MORE
Keep reading on page 8 for progress and highlights on the four initiatives of IPC’s Discernment Committee, which since 2023 are overseen by IPC Community Ministries.
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JOINING IPC
If you are new to IPC or considering a new church home, we would be delighted for you to contact us. Stacy Pulliam, Engagement & Assimilation Coordinator (205) 933-3690 | spulliam@ipc-usa.org
For the first two months of Kevin’s renewal period, the Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Tewell will be filling in as our Pastor in Residence. He will preach most weeks from April 21 through June 23 in addition to teaching a Bible study and leading a retreat. Tom was our Focus on Faith speaker in March of 2023 and was extremely well-received by the congregation. He is one of the most dynamic preachers and speakers in the country and is very excited to be with us for an extended period.
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when she learned about the job training program at IPC, she decided to try again. “The financial support that came with the program was essential,” said Ms. Jones. “IPC pushed me and encouraged me. I had no faith in myself, but the program gave me so much confidence. I surprised myself with my ability. Nobody has ever given me the emotional support that the church gave.” Ms. Jones graduated with very good grades from Jefferson State Community College. When Ms. Brown’s five-month-old baby died, she understandably wanted everything to stop, including her plans to become a Certified Medical Assistant. She says that the first words that come to mind when she thinks about IPC are “thank you, thank you, thank you” for the financial help in addition to the emotional support. “Support was overflowing,” said Ms. Brown. “You held my hand through Bryanna’s death and helped me keep focused. At the time when I felt weakest, you guys were there to talk to me and to point me to resources. How would I have gotten through it?” By her own resolve, Ms. Brown continued with strength, and she graduated. Ms. Smith began her health care career as a cleaner at a nursing home. She took classes to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, and there she discovered her dream to become a Registered Nurse. When she entered
SABBATICAL PLANS Rev. Kevin Long
MINIS T RY
DURING THE LENTEN SEASON LENTEN CHAPEL & LUNCH Join us every Wednesday from February 21 to March 27 for a noonday worship service in the Chapel. After the service, you can enjoy a light lunch for $8 in the Great Hall. Please note that you only need to make a reservation if you plan to stay for lunch. The menu for the lunch will be soup and sandwiches, provided by Kim's Kitchen. Please make sure to reserve your spot for lunch by Tuesday at noon each week. LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GUIDE Sign up to receive daily devotions from IPC in your inbox. Each day during the Lenten season, we will email you a new reading from Jesus the I AM: A Study for Lent by Margie Williamson and Benjie Shaw. This devotional guide will help you appreciate anew the gift and significance of Jesus’s words. Written with a worshipful and contemplative tone, Jesus the I AM invites you to discover the power and relevance of the I AM in your life today.
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EASTER LILY MEMORIALS Honor the memory of your loved ones by donating to the Easter Lily Memorial fund in their name(s). Your contribution provides fresh flowers to be displayed in the Sanctuary and Highland Hall for Easter services, and the names of your loved ones will be printed in the Easter worship bulletin. Depending on IPC's ability to source the lilies, you may pick up your order after the 11 am Easter service in the Sanctuary, or you can make a direct donation without the pick-up of any flowers. To ensure the names of loved ones are included in the bulletin, please ensure your contribution is received by March 18, 2024. PRAYERWELL Starting on Ash Wednesday, we will display prayer requests in the church stairwell, which we are temporarily calling the "Prayerwell". This is a way for us to visually represent those who have touched our lives or who may need
our prayers. To have someone's name displayed in the Prayerwell, please submit their first name only in the basket located at the front desk. COOKIES IN THE COURTYARD Join us in the Courtyard after the 11 am worship services each Sunday, February 18 through Palm Sunday, March 24 for cookies and punch and an opportunity to connect with your IPC Family. The Presbyterian Women will host each week. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IPC’s Kitchen will offer dinner every Wednesday until March 20. Meals include dinner options for adults ($10), children ($5), and family casseroles ($12). The Pastor’s Bible Study will also conclude on March 20. The last rehearsal for the Children’s Musical will be held Wednesday, March 13, and a celebration is planned for March 20 for those involved in the musical. Youth Mid Week Meet-Up wraps up on March 13.
EARTHCARE E-RECYCLING & PAPER SHREDDING EVENT Bring your electronics and documents on March 12 to be responsibly recycled at IPC in the large parking lot. This year during Lent, IPC’s Earth Care Team invites you and your family to participate in one of IPC’s recycling efforts as a way to mindfully experience Lent, while also taking care of the Earth. IPC's Earth Care Team is partnering with Protec Recycling for a free Recycling Event on March 12. The event will take place in the large parking lot on Highland Avenue from noon to 5 pm. Protec will securely shred financial documents, personal and confidential information, receipts and checks, paper to recycle, and responsibly recycle end-oflife electronics. While the event is free, individuals will need to pay Protec a small fee for CRT/ hard drive recycling ($10) and for TV recycling ($20).
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IPC Youth & Children Sunday, March 17 is a special day filled with talent, joy, and celebration. We extend a warm invitation to all members, family, and friends to our annual Youth Sunday and Children’s Spring Musical Performance.
IPC SMALL GROUPS
Creating a Culture of Connection B Y J AY T U R N E R , S MALL GR OUP COMMITTE E CHAIR
Our youth (7-12th grade) have been diligently preparing since January to lead the congregation in all elements of worship during each service on Youth Sunday including preaching, music, liturgy, and more. We will also recognize our high school seniors in the 11 am traditional service followed by a celebratory lunch for their families.
From its inception, the church has been a place of connection. In scripture, we read stories about small groups meeting in homes and breaking bread together. Early Christians were encouraged to make these meetings a priority in their spiritual practices. Doing life together in those small groups fostered a belonging that doesn’t exist in many places today.
We know what kind of church we want to be. But currently 40% of our members only attend worship. Out of 1,600 members, only about 250 (15%) attend a small group. We want to change that. We want to be a church of small groups, where everyone can find a place of deep connection and belonging. The Small Group Subcommittee was chartered to provide opportunities for intentional and authentic Christian connection to every member of our congregation. So how about you? Not just what do you do, but where do you belong? If you’re not sure, we want to talk. If you are sure and may be interested in starting a group, we want to talk. Please contact me at jayphillipturner@ gmail.com or Rev. David Seamon at dseamon@ipc-usa.org. We’re excited about where our church is heading. Stay tuned for more to come.
IPC Kids (5k – 6th grade) will perform Esther the Musical during the Sunday school hour at 10 am in Highland Hall. All Sunday school classes are encouraged to join us as we travel to the citadel of Susa where King Ahasuerus names Esther his new queen—and where Esther faces the decision of her life. Please come out and support our youth and children as we showcase their vibrancy and hard work.
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In 2020 we suffered through a season of disconnection. But even before the pandemic, Americans were suffering from an epidemic of loneliness. Many of us felt isolated, invisible, and insignificant. At a church officer’s retreat in 2023, our leaders were asked to describe their vision for what IPC could be. Many of the words used centered on themes of belonging, transparency, hospitality, community, and connection. We want to be a place where people enjoy a deep sense of belonging.
MISSIO N
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MEMORIES AT MONTREAT
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rom January 2nd – 5th, seven former IPC Youth reunited in the mountains of Montreat, North Carolina for the Montreat College Conference.
These students came together from seven different colleges and universities across the southeast. They were challenged to consider the theme, “Necessary Risks”, and what kind of risks they may be called to in their lives as Christian young adults. Here are some reflections from two of our IPC college students:
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It was like picking up right where we had left off nearly two years
later. It was a truly rewarding few
days, but what was the most beneficial
to me had to have been that we got to
all bring our ideas and opinions together, combine them with others from so many
different walks of life, reflect off of it and on top of that, grow. I feel like we all grew just a bit in our time together.”
~ Peter Ray, Sophomore at Samford University
“
As someone who was heavily involved in the IPC youth
program, I definitely felt myself
living vicariously through the youth
currently in the program. Coming back to Montreat and bonding with those people I grew up in the church with was exactly what I needed, and I’m so grateful that I got to re-connect with IPC. Even if
SPEND THIS SUMMER AT MONTREAT Rising 7t h Graders Through High School Seniors Montreat Middle School Conference: "In the Middle of It All"
prepared me for another semester at
Rising seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend Montreat Middle School Conference July 17 - 21 in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville.
loving God. I think that I’m at a point in
Montreat Youth Conference: "Planting Peace"
so much more than ever before.”
Rising freshman through seniors will build an accepting community of unconditional love where every story matters at Montreat Youth Conference July 7 - 13. Through engaging worship, lively music, and practices of gratitude and fun, youth participate in different opportunities to cultivate their spiritual faith journeys and practice sabbath.
it wasn’t a full week in the summer, it school and another calendar year of
my life in which those connections mean
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FORMER IPC YOUTH ATTENDED MONTREAT COLLEGE CONFERENCE IN JANUARY.
~ Hattie Donovan, Sophomore at
University of Montevallo
IPC WOMEN
The IPC Guild Needs You!
SUMMER CAMPS
Meet You There!
Campers from IPC can find fun, friendship and worship this summer. Find a week that works for you. Vacation Bible School: Camp Firelight • May 20 - 23 from 9 am - 12 pm • Location: IPC Day School • Children ages 2 - 5
The IPC Guild is a group of 70 energetic and dedicated women who combine their efforts, time, and skills in various duties associated with the care of the Sanctuary, worship, and sacred services. The Guild has been in service since its authorization by the Session in 1940. Over the years, IPC Guild members have had the joy of shared responsibility among their specific committees to work behind the scenes in specific duties such as arranging flowers for the sanctuary, baking communion bread, setting up for Holy Communion, scheduling acolytes, serving as hostesses for weddings, baptisms, and funerals, making Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday, decorating the Chrismon tree and serving as Holiday House hostesses. This gratifying work is the priority for Guild Membership. Committee work can be done on weekdays, weekends, or holidays, based on committee placement. Members agree to a 5-year commitment which can be renewed for a total of 10 years of service. Members are required to attend four of the eight monthly meetings throughout the year (excluding summer months) which are held on the second Monday of the month alternating between 11 am and 5 pm. Serve to the glory of God in a special way while learning more about your church and its history and building lasting friendships through your Guild committee experience. Pick up a Guild Interest form near the elevator and return it by March 29. You may also find the form online.
Bibletimes Marketplace • June 3 - 7 from 8:30 am - 2 pm • Location: The Children's Fresh Air Farm (bus transportation available) • Campers: Completed Kindergarten - 5th grade • Tribal Assistants: Completed 6th - 12th grade Summer APPLE Day Camp • Six separate weekly sessions in June and July, Tuesday - Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm • Location: IPC Day School • Ages six months through five years including those who have completed the 5K program. Living River Elementary Camp • June 17 - 21. Drop off Monday at 3 pm and pick up Friday at Noon • Location: Living River, the camping program for the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley • Rising Kindergarten - 6th grade Find registration information at ipc-usa.org under the Children Ministries tab.
APPLY BY MARCH 29 New members are needed to serve on IPC's Guild. Find our Guild Interest forms in the information area near the elevators and return it by March 29. An online interest form is available at ipc-usa.org under the Connect tab. SUMMER 2023 AT BIBLETIMES MARKETPLACE
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2024/25 New members will be announced in May and will be installed at the September 2024 meeting of the IPC Guild.
M ISSION
A PROVEN RECORD OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
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PC's Discernment Fund continues to support the critical needs of children and families in our community through the Community Ministries Team. The following updates highlight the outcomes achieved in 2023. FAMILY WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES Three single mothers who were part of Family Wraparound Support Services received assistance to achieve selfsufficiency and graduated from job training programs in the medical field. Each woman overcame multiple challenges to achieve her goal of becoming self-sufficient. All three participants graduated from their programs. Two have been working full-time since October. Community Ministries is staying in frequent contact with and counseling the other participant in her ongoing job search.
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MOBILITY MENTORING AT I3 ACADEMY Within the first three months of the program, Ebone Kimber was hired as Mobility Mentoring Program Director at
i3 Academy. She worked to build relationships with families interested in the program and created action plans specific to their areas of need. Under her direction, twelve families were partnered with mentors to build skills to improve their lives. She is A PARTNER MEETING WITH A MENTOR AT I3 ACADEMY actively recruiting additional mentors, and there is currently a the school administration to expand parent waitlist for additional and family programming and has referred families to be paired with a mentor. Several 31 families for educational services, mental IPC members have become Mobility health counseling, and other resources. Mentors since December. HAYES K-8 SCHOOL COMMUNITY CONNECTOR Hayes K-8 School Community Connector, Daphne Huff, joined the School as a Community Connector in the spring of 2023. Since then, she has collaborated with
Daphne has also sourced resources within the community to start mentoring programs, arrange eye testing and individual health care appointments, coordinate Network Nights with families and Hayes Community Partners, and offer new programs for the Hayes K-8 community. She initiated a complete school behavior incentive program for the hallways and continuously worked with families to find secure and affordable housing. SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM SERVICES During the 2023 Summer Learning Program, students achieved a six-month gain in math and avoided the summer slide in reading. The program represented 16 Birmingham-area schools, and 92% of the students who began the summer program graduated. With 14 academic staff members, the student-to-staff ratio was 8:1. For the first time, several SLP graduates were paid interns, working in the classrooms, gym, and pool.
2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM STUDENTS AT THE CHILDREN'S FRESH AIR FARM
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Introducing a New Fund B Y R E V. S U S A N CLAY TON, AS S OCIATE PAS TOR
SERVE
First Light Shelter PROVIDE DINNER APRIL 7 - 13
Grab your church or neighborhood friends and claim a night to serve together! Each night, April 7 -13, has four volunteer slots, and you can partner up with other families or your small group members to share the workload. We especially hope you will invite folks who have yet to volunteer at First Light. Serving at First Light is truly a fun and meaningful form of service alongside vulnerable women and children.
Those members who receive this service may donate to the fund if they desire, but this is not a requirement to receive the services. This ensures that any older member may receive counseling regardless of ability to pay. Any donation received allows the service to continue to be provided to additional members in the future. IPC is fortunate to have two licensed professional counselors on staff, Dr. Stewart Jackson and Dr. Kenneth Wade, whose offices are located in the Congregational Care department of IPC on the ground floor. The offices have a separate entrance on the 31st Street side of the church. Both psychologists are sensitive to issues related to faith and spirituality in addition to their expertise in psychological counseling. Both make their own appointments. Dr. Jackson can be reached at (205) 933-3608, and Dr. Wade can be reached at (205) 933-3695. If you have questions or concerns, please call The Rev. Susan Clayton at (205) 933-3706. We are grateful to this church family for their generosity and compassion in providing such a gift to help anyone who could benefit from having access to our counseling services!
S U M M E R AT I P C
Sunday Schedule MAY 26 - SEPTEMBER 1 9 am 10 am
Sunday School for Adults, Youth and Children Combined Worship Service in Sanctuary
Watch for updates about the Table worship service. Please note that on holiday weekends, including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, there will only be one worship service on Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary with no Sunday school.
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Congregational Care and Counseling has recently received a generous contribution from members of IPC who are interested in the counseling needs of the older members of our church. The contribution establishes a fund to pay for counseling costs of any older member of the church who desires spiritually-based professional counseling which is offered through IPC, until the fund is depleted.
If you have questions, please contact Elise Warren at coolelise@yahoo.com, or Sarah Scruggs, IPC Community Ministries Coordinator, at (205) 933-3725.
C HU RCH L IFE
SERVE WITH IPC
I P C S TA F F U P D AT E S
Join Us for an Upcoming Global Mission Journey
Congratulations Stephanie & David Recently, two members of our staff had modifications to their positions. Stephanie Heupel has taken on a greater supervisory and human resources role for our church, helping to alleviate some of the administration load on Rev. Long. Her new title is Executive Director of Operations and Administration.
Deadlines are approaching for three of our 2024 international mission journeys traveling to Chiapas, Mexico, May 25-31; Nairobi, Kenya July 8-20; and Mwandi Mission, Zambia August 15-28. We invite you to join us on one of these amazing opportunities to learn more about yourself and IPC’s mission partners while making a difference in the world! CHIAPAS, MEXICO: MAY 25-31, 2024 Co-Leader/Staff Representative: Melissa Self Patrick KENYA: JULY 8-20, 2024 Co-Leader/Staff Representative: Melissa Self Patrick MWANDI MISSION: AUGUST 15-28, 2024 Co-Leader/Staff Representative: David Seamon DEADLINE TO APPLY Due to airfare coordination, please apply by March 1.
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LEARN MORE The application is on the IPC website or drop by the Community Ministries office. If you are interested in mission travel with IPC in 2024 or have questions about the upcoming journeys, please contact Tommy Thomson at tommythomson101@icloud.com or Melissa Self Patrick at (205) 933-3709 or mpatrick@ipc-usa.org.
Rev. David Seamon’s role will now extend into Community Ministries as he helps our church find ways to fulfill God’s call for our congregation to become a neighbor within the community that God has placed us. His new title is Associate Pastor for Families and Outreach.
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Sunday, March 24 PALM SUNDAY Worship Services at 8:45 in the Sanctuary and 11 am in the Sanctuary & Highland Hall Children's Palm Processional at 11 am in the Sanctuary Service of Lenten Vespers at 4 pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, March 28 MAUNDY THURSDAY Worship Service at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary Friday, March 29 GOOD FRIDAY Worship Service at Noon in the Sanctuary Saturday, March 30 CHILDREN'S EGG HUNT 10 am at Highland Hall
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Sunday, March 31 EASTER SUNDAY Worship Services at 8 & 9:30 in the Sanctuary and 11 am in the Sanctuary & Highland Hall. No Sunday School. Services in the Sanctuary will be livestreamed on IPC's YouTube channel.
Details: ipc-usa.org > connect