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American Sign Language level One class begins Oct Tuesday evenings Oct 6- December 8 Conference Room 1 Beginner American Sign Language class. NO experience necessary! 10-week course: $50 Book required; available on Amazon. A Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence J. O'Rourke, All proceeds will be donated to the SOS Food Pantry. For further information, contact the SOS church office.

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We are excited to share that 11 partners are committed to participating in our upcoming Stephen Ministry training, beginning Thursday, October 22, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. in the Narthex. It’s not too late to join the training! If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people going through difficult times. T

SOS Supper Club will meet, 09/24/26, 4:00, at “On the Half Shell”, 4500 US 17, South in Murrells Inlet . Come one, come all, members, friends, neighbors. Please call Hillary Mullins, for reservations; on or before 9/21/26.

September 23 | 11:00 AM Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life Center is holding a free Alzheimer’s Association program with Patti Younts, covering Alzheimer’s, dementia, treatment, risk factors, and caregiver resources. This is open to the public.

October 18, 2026 12:00pm Fellowship Hall Building a More Welcoming Community Shepherd of the Sea invites you to join PFLAG Pawleys Island for a special Project Safe Zone presentation focused on helping us better understand and support LGBTQ+ people in our families, churches, workplaces, and community. This one-hour presentation will explore LGBTQ+ terminology, identity, common questions and misconceptions, and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed, r

Thursday is our last distribution day of the week, and by afternoon and evening, there can be less variety on our shelves. That’s why we’re excited to announce that every Thursday, we’ll be picking up food rescue donations from two new retail partners: The Fresh Market and Food Lion! Food rescue gives perfectly good food a second chance—and helps us put more variety on the shelves for our Thursday neighbors. Good food. Less waste. More choices for our neighbors. Thank you, Th

You can login here: https://bcg.gsbfundraising.com/login Using this username and password: Username: Pastor Brad Password: Generosity1! Welcome to Building a Culture of Generosity. We are excited you have chosen to join us. Below is some important information to help get you started. 1 Share your username and password among those in your congregation. There is only one username and password per congregation, but you are welcome to share among your team. 2 Books will be s

ADULT COMEDY MAGIC SHOW September 25th, 2026 7:00pm GTS THEATER @ 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach. Join The Inclusiveness Group Gathering for ADULTS ONLY night of COMEDY and MAGIC at GTS THEATER in Socastee. This gathering will have you belly-rolling with laughter for days...the price is $25 per person and can be paid at the door...your response of commitment should be forwarded to Robert or Edward or Brenny ASAP because of headcount requirement. A sign-up sheet is on the bulle

Looking for community and a place to grow in your faith? We’re starting a Young Adult Bible Study for those looking to connect with others, study God’s Word, ask honest questions, and grow together in faith. Interested in joining or learning more? Find us on Church Center or scan the QR code to let us know you’re interested! Come as you are. Bring your Bible, your questions, and a friend!

We are in need of Sunday Servers volunteers for the following positions: 8:00 Praying Hands Ministers 11:00 Greeters, Ushers, and Communion Assistants 11:00 Online Facebook Engagement Hosts Please Email Alice Poziviak at digital.shepcluth@gmail.com if you are interested. We can always use volunteers in any of the Sunday Server positions at all 3 services.

Second Monday of the month 11:00 am Conference Room 1 SOS book club meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 11 AM in the conference room. September’s book is The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb. In October we will discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Join us!

My name is Mandy Bellah, and for more than eight years, I have had the privilege of serving as a Praying Hands Minister during our worship services. It might surprise you to learn that there was a time when I was terrified to pray aloud. When I first felt called to serve as the leader of Stephen Ministry, my role often required me to pray aloud. In the beginning, before every Stephen Ministry meeting, I would carefully plan and write out my prayers. Spontaneous prayer was def

September 12, 2026 Other: 10:30 am-Noon WELCA stands for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is the official women's ministry organization for the ELCA, connecting women for service, study, and fellowship. The purpose of the organization is to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ and work for healing and wholeness in the church and the world. Local and national groups engage in Bible study, community service, global quilt / kit distr

Teens and Adults Next class Wednesday, September 23 6:00 to 7:00 pm Meeting will be held in Zoom online: Zoom link will be emailed upon completing the signup form. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1mzPREVBrYiGqMg78 You won’t believe the things you can do with colored pencils! Learn methods for blending colors, composition, and techniques for drawing various subjects using simple, step-by-step instructions and inspiring examples. This class emphasizes the affordability and vers

We will have a LMM (Lutheran Men in Mission) representative located in the narthex before and after all services with detailed tournament information every Sunday. The golf tournament is October 3rd at 9:00 am. Please stop by!

Chair yoga will meet every Monday at 10:00 am except for August 10th. We will also meet every Wednesday at noon. Saturday classes are on hold for the summer and will resume the weekend after Labor Day. FREE Bingo is held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 1-3 pm. Prizes for the winners. Come out and have some fun & fellowship. The next date for the support group for those who have lost a child, will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 10am in the Conference Room in the

1ST and 3rd Wednesdays In the Church Narthex 9 am-NOON Come and have your blood pressure taken by our Parish Nurse Feel free to just come to ask questions Free over the counter products for those who need them. BINGO 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS In the Narthex 1 – 3 PM All are welcome - PRIZES for the winners! CHAIR YOGA $5/pp MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS HELD IN THE NARTHEX Current days to start: May : Wednesday, May 20th @ 12 noon June: Mondays, June 8th,15th,and 22 nd @ 10AM

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Our 2025 Year-End Ministry Report is now available on our website. This report shares the story of how God has been at work through worship, outreach, service, and community life at Shepherd of the Sea over the past year. We invite you to take a few moments to read through the highlights, celebrate what has been accomplished together, and see how your prayers, time, and generosity continue to make a difference. You can access the report on our website.