75th Anniversary Celebration

Great Cloud of Witnesses

Upcoming Events

Many details are still being determined. Check back for up to date information.

June- July | Worship | Faith in the arts writing

July 16th Tuesday- Birthday Celebration potluck with cake and ice cream

August 25 – Talent show | back to school

September 8- Fish Fry Rally Day

October 5 – Celebration of Springhill Presbyterian Church at the Strada Center

Homecoming Gala
Saturday, October 5 at 6:30

$37.50 per person / $75 per couple
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, Beer & Wine

Tickets will be available August 15 until September 22 before and after church, during the week at the church office or by mailing a check to the church office. If mailing a check please give your name, email and phone number as well as the number of guests. Tickets ordered by mail will be available for pick up at the event.

October 6 –  Homecoming Worship Service, Dr. John Kuykendahl, Guest Preacher

Lemonade under the oaks afterwards.

November 3 – Potluck

December 8- Cantata –

*Some events will require reservations and a cost

We were all impressed with the summer presentation on glass art by Matthew Patterson and the wonderful display of his art in the SHPC Library.  Now, Matthew, Assistant Professor of The Visual Arts Department of The University of South Alabama, has invited us to a glass blowing demonstration at the Glass Arts Building on campus. The demonstration will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 9:30 am. Immediately following the demonstration anyone wishing to participate in a hands on experience will be given the opportunity to design and make a kiln formed bowl.   All bowls will be donated to ART SOUP 2018.

ART SOUP 2018

Art Soup is the annual fund raiser for Loaves and Fish Community Ministry Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to serving the needs of the homeless in Mobile, Alabama since 1979. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the following local organizations that assist the homeless every-day: Penelope House, Ransom Ministries, Family Promise, McKemie Place, and USA Student Run Free Clinic. Art Soup will be on November 16, 2018, 6-9pm at Azalea Manor, 751 Dauphin Street, Mobile Al. 36602.  Additional Information:  http://www.artsoupmobile.org/

If you would like to go to Matthew’s demonstration and/or participate in bowl-making, contact Claire Hamlin at (251)776-3003 or [email protected].  We will need a headcount for the bowl-making so they can have enough supplies on hand.

Directions:  The Art Department parking lot is the only large lot directly on University Blvd., across from William and Mary Dr.  The Visual Arts building is straight in front of you after you enter the lot.  The glass labs are behind the main building, down the wide sidewalk.  If you want to carpool, let Claire know and carpools will leave SHPC from behind the Chapel at 9:15 am.

Stones That Shout

2018 Lenten Series

Lent is a time of preparation and introspection. In this 40 day season of sacrifice and prayer we journey along the well-worn path that leads to the table on Maundy Thursday, the cross on Good Friday, and the empty tomb on Easter morning. The stories that we read and study during this season remind us of who Jesus is, what he has come to do, and how we are called to follow him.

Our journey of Lent is 40 days as a reminder of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness in fasting and prayer, where he was tempted to turn stones into bread. Throughout his ministry he would encounter other stones, some ready to be cast at sinners in punishment. He would use the image of stones or rocks in his teaching to explain the importance of having a strong foundation in your life, and how his own death and resurrection would embody the words of the psalmist “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Ultimately, a stone would be rolled against his tomb, sealing the death that he suffered for us, and three days later, the women who went to anoint his body would find that same stone rolled away in wonder.

These stories from Jesus’ life are the foundation of our faith, the solid rock upon which the church is built. This month we will begin a sermon series that will last throughout Lent and into Easter entitled, “Stones that Shout” as we study these important texts on Sunday mornings and their Old Testament echoes on Wednesdays during our mid-week worship services.

Schedule: 

Holy Week

Palm/Passion Sunday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.

Music by the Cherub, Elementary, and Chancel Choirs
Procession of Palms
“Stones Will Shout” Sermon by Dr. Buz Wilcoxon 

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

Service of Word and Sacrament
Solo by Frank Tigner
“A Foundational Meal” Sermon by Rev. Anna Fulmer

Good Friday Service, March 30, 12:15 p.m. (Chapel)

Tenebrae Service based on the passion account from Mark’s Gospel
Solo by Asia Smith, Newberry Scholarship Singer
“The Stone Rolled on the Tomb” Reflections by Dr. Buz Wilcoxon
Organ Music for meditation begins at noon

Easter Sunday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.

Music by the Chancel Choir with instrumentalists
“Stones Rolled Away!” Sermon by Dr. Buz Wilcoxon

Dementia Perspectives Caregiver Conference

February 17, 2018

Our exciting panel of national speakers bring different dementia perspectives for the caregiver to ponder. Starting with neurologist and author Dr. Daniel Potts‘ explanation of dementia and ways to bolster personhood through expressive arts, to learn what life is like after a dementia diagnosis from International Advocate Brian LeBlanc. Author, Ellen Potts will talk about decision making along the caregiver journey, followed by a screening of the film produced by Dr. Potts entitled, “Do You Know Me Now?”. After lunch, author and songwriter Don Wendorf, PsyD, will soothe the caregiver’s soul with his lyrics and poetry. Finally, founder of WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s, ClergyAgainstAlzheimer’s, and HelpStampOUTAlzheimer’s FaceBook community, Lynda Everman will teach us how to turn our caregiving experience into advocacy for better care, prevention, and a cure on a national level.

2018 Festival of Faith

While We Live We Serve!
February 23-25
A weekend of serving our neighbors and growing in our faith!

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 23
6:00 PM  Dinner & Lecture: The Life of the Mind in Service to God, Part 1
Exploring the shared roots of science and religion and when they grew apart.
(A children’s service project will occur after dinner during the lecture.)

Saturday, February 24
Acts of Hope: Service Projects around our Mobile community
Mobile Baykeeper, Mary B. Austin, Wings of Life, Goodwill Easter Seals,
Blood Drive, Prayer Shawls, Backpack for Kids, CPR, Feeding the Gulf Coast

Sunday, February 25
9:00 AM  Lecture: The Life of the Mind in Service to God, Part 2
Examining different modern perspectives of faith and science and new intersections.

10:30 AM  Worship Service & Guest Sermon

11:30 AM  Celebration Luncheon

Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter H. Hobbie

Professor Emeritus, Presbyterian College

will offer lectures on faith and science
“The Life of the Mind in Service to God”

Sunday Worship Sermon:
“A Foundation Built on Solid Rock”

Recent Events

Adult Education

Christian Education is a ministry at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church for all ages so “that the man (and woman and child) of God may be adequately equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17). Because the 21st Century poses difficult challenges to Christians, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church offers this ministry to everyone that they might “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18) and “having all sufficiency in all things to abound to every good work” (2 Corinthisans 9:8) in our daily lives.

Each of our offerings promises members and visitors encouragement and challenge in their daily walk of being faithful Christians at home, work, school, and leisure.  We hope your experience of Christian Education at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church is life-affirming and faith-enriching.

Unless otherwise noted, all these classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00.

Pop Up Classes

September and October: Confirmation 101 For Adults

This pop-up class will meet in Room 7 in the Edington Building Sept. 29-Oct. 27. Confirmation is the process that our 7th and 8th graders go through to join the church. Ever wonder what they study and do for an entire year? This class is geared for parents whose
children are in Confirmation this year, those who have elementary-aged children who will do Confirmation in the next few years, and those who just want a taste of what Confirmation is like.

Sept. 29: “What is Confirmation?” with Rev. Anna Fulmer Duke

Oct. 6: “What Does it Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus Christ?” with Harvie Jordan

Oct. 13: “Polity, Confessions, and Presbyterian 101” with Buz Wilcoxon

Oct. 20: “How Do We Show Christ’sLove?” with Vera Lynn Sheets

Oct. 27: “Scripture, Prayer, and Sharing Faith Statements” with the Baymillers

Current Issues

Meets in the Terry Room in the Edington Building at 9:00 am on Sunday mornings. This class is for adults of all ages.

Sept. 8: Rally Day
Sept. 15: Grits and Gratitude Breakfast
Sept. 22: Susan Fox (daughter of Lee Fox), “The Church of the Future”
Sept. 29: Edwin Perry, “Mobile’s New Bridge”
Oct. 6: Sara Anne Stringfellow, “A Medical Mission to Africa”
Oct. 13: Ryann Wilcoxon, “Update on Mobile Baykeeper”
Oct.. 20: Stu Rubio, “My Experience in Today’s Military”
Oct. 27: Environmental Issues
Nov. 3: Elliot Morris, “AARP’s Home Fit Program”
Nov. 10: Kim Garrett, “Compassionate and Comprehensive Healthcare for Uninsured Adults”

Nov. 17-Dec 22: Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times

Nov. 17: Understanding and Countering your Fears with Dale Hair
Dec. 1: Crime, Race, Terrorism, and Politics with Rick Stout
Dec. 8: Failure, Disappointing Others, Insignificance, and Loneliness
Dec. 15: Apocalypse, Change, Missing Out, and Finances with Sue Martino
Dec. 22: Aging, Illness, Dying, and Fear of Lord, Lawrence Hughey

Bible Discovery Class

Meets in the Conference Room at 9:00 on Sunday mornings. This class is for adults of all ages. September through November, they are focusing on who God is. In December, they will begin looking at hope.

Sept. 8: Rally Day
Sept. 15: Grits and Gratitude Breakfast
Sept. 22: God’s First Creation
Sept. 29: God’s Ultimate Messenger
Oct 6: Hidden Inside
Oct. 13: One Size Fits All
Oct. 20: Bridging the Chasm
Oct. 27: All In
Nov. 3: An Interior Design
Nov. 10: The Permission Trap
Nov. 17: Shamed by Shams
Dec 1: Hope 1
Dec. 8: Hope 2
Dec. 15: Hope 3
Dec. 22: Hope 4

THE WORD IN THE WEEK
A Mid Week Pastor Led Bible Study

This weekly engaging Bible study will meet from 12:00-1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall, Sept. 11-Nov. 20. Our pastors will lead us on a tour through the book of Acts looking at the key scriptures from the birth of the church. You are welcome to bring your own lunch for this “brown bag” style study.

Men’s Morning Bible Study

Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, study, and prayer on the second Tuesday of every month. We meet at 7:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Young Adult Bible Study

Meets in the Bullard Building at 5:00 pm on Sunday evenings. This class is for people in their 20s-early 40s. After the study young adults and their families are invited to stay for dinner at 6:00 pm. This Fall, they are studying books of the Bible using “The Bible Project.” Childcare is provided. This Fall we will be studying “The Great Cloud of Witnesses” looking at the community of Christ in Hebrews.

BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY

Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, study, and prayer on the second Tuesday of every month. We meet at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

LENT: FISH CAMP

This class will meet March 10-April 14 in the Edington Building Room 7. This member-led class for men of the church will explore our “tackle box” of faith— how we are equipped for the work of discipleship.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
January 12-15, 2018

L’Arche Mobile, People United To Advance The Dream – Mobile (PUAD), Mobile United, the Port City Chapter of Blacks in Government, Spring Hill College, Office of Community Engagement, Bishop State Community College, and many local churches including SHPC have been working together with the City of Mobile to offer opportunities to celebrate Unity and Diversity in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please come join us as we “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” Micah 6:8.

Friday, January 12
MLK Jr. 2018 Connect, Kick-Off: 7:00 p.m. Keynote
Speaker from People United to Advance the Dream

Saturday, January 13
Mobile United Clean-Up: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Volunteers from SHPC will be cleaning up LaVretta Park
Meet at the church and walk over together.
MLK Day of Service

Sunday, January 14
L’Arche Mobile, First Light Marathon: Starts at 7:30 a.m.
Find out more information and how to volunteer
at www.firstlightmarathon.com

Monday, January 15
Citywide Inter-Faith Service: 1:00 p.m.
at Calloway Smith Middle School (350 N. Lawrence Street, 36603)
Hosted by L’Arche Mobile.
Rally: 2:00 p.m. at Calloway Smith Middle School.

“Journeying to Bethlehem”
2018 Advent and Christmas Schedule

Journeying to Bethlehem

Advent 2018

Sunday, December 2     

10:30 AM Cantata Sunday Worship—“Journey to Bethlehem”

Chancel Choir, Soloists, Chamber Orchestra, and Readers

 3:30 PM Advent Festival—Intergenerational Church-wide event

Crafts, Decorations Food, Music by Instrumental Ensemble, Celebration of Creches (Nativity Scenes)

Sunday December 9       

10:30 AM Worship–“Isaiah’s Song of Freedom” –Isaiah 40:1-11

Spring Hill Ringers, Elementary & Cherub Choirs

Sunday, December 16  

10:30 AM Service of Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 23 

9:45 AM Children’s Nativity Play (children arrive at 9:00)

10:30 AM Worship –“Mary’s Song of Hope” –Luke 1:39-56

Monday, December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services  –Luke 2:1-20

5:00 PM – Family Service (nursery provided)

9:00 PM – Communion Service

Alternative Gift Market
November 19, 2018

Give something unexpected this year by shopping at our alternative gift market. Area nonprofit organizations will be available to make donations in the name of your honoree.