SPRING VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mission of the Month: Thanksgiving Food Drive
October Mission: Thanksgiving Food Drive: Non-Perishable food items to be donated to Christian Assistance Bridge.
Please donate to the baskets in the Atrium.
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Faith Formation [Sunday School for Youth & Children]
Every Sunday from 9:30AM to 10:15AM (except for certain holidays).
For the full schedule, click here.
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Lunchtime Bible Study with Pastor Ben: Tuesdays
Join Pastor Ben in CrossRoads (off of the Atrium) every Tuesday, 12:10-12:50PM for this lunchtime Bible study. BRING YOUR LUNCH!
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Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study
Join us in CrossRoads each Wednesday from 10am - 11am. We will begin a study of the entire book of Acts of the Apostles.
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Sunday Bible Study with Drea: 11/02
Sundays beginning Sept. 7 , join us for this 8-week Adult Bible Study using the Chosen series "Compass" in CrossRoads (off of the Atrium). This Bible Study is open to all adults from senior high school students and up. For questions, contact Drea Bender at 803-479-8591. Last date is 11/2.
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Book Club: 11/02/25
New members are always welcome. Upcoming meeting info & book selections are available in weekly announcements & email newsletter.
Books we have read in the past are listed here.
On Nov. 2, we will discuss “My Friends” by Fredrik Backman. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF 3PM. Meet in the Atrium.
We read fairly new fiction with a few non-fiction selections a year. Meetings are informal and almost always include M & M's!
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JOY Group: 11/03/25
JOY GROUP: Just Older Youth group is generally ages 55+ and meets the first Monday of every month. Bring a covered dish to share and join us at 12:30PM, on Monday, Nov. 3 in Potts Hall. Our guest is Rev. Dr. J. Ben Sloan speaking on the topic: "The Spirituality of Older Adults"
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Strikers (3rd-5th Graders): 11/09/25
Who: All 3rd-5th Graders (a.k.a. Strikers)
When: 3:30pm-5:00pm - see dates below!
Where: Meet in the Strikers Room-Room 220
Join Us to Grow in Your Faith, Enjoy Fellowship, and Serve Others while having FUN! and Have Fun!
Questions or Concerns? Contact Liz Campbell: liz.campbell@live.com or Julie Coffey: juliecoffey5@gmail.com.
Strikers Meeting Dates
November 9
November 30
December 7-Yuletide Festival
December 14-Strikers Christmas Party
January 11
January 25
February 1-Souper Bowl Tailgate
February 22
March 15
March 29-Easter Egg Hunt
April 19
May 3
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Lunch at Lizards: 11/17/25
Let's meet for lunch! Ken McManus has reserved a private room at Lizard's Thicket for us to gather and socialize on the 3rd Monday of the month. Please email Ken at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com if you have questions or plan to attend.
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In the Thicket: Thursday Morning Breakfast: 11/20/25
Join our monthly breakfast/discussion group that meets in the private dining room at Lizard's Thicket in front of Target on Two Notch Road at 7:00 AM (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME of 7AM
). Led by Stephen Bower and/or Ken McManus.
Email Stephen Bower at stephenebower6@gmail.com or Ken McManus at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com.
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Jubilee Luncheon & Hanging of the Greens: 11/23/25
Join us for a FESTIVE DAY with a Jubilee Luncheon following the 10:30 service in Potts Hall. Right after lunch we will be decorating the church so we hope you will stay and join in on this fun day of fellowship and holiday cheer.
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Advent Wreath-Making: 11/30/25
Join on Sunday, Nov. 30th at 11:30AM (following the Traditional Service) in the Outreach Room.
Items to Bring: 12” or smaller saucer, garden clippers, gloves, xtra greenery.
Church provides: candles, candle holders, oasis, floral tape, scissors, some greenery.
Cost: $5.
Please make only 1 advent wreath unless there are leftover Advent supplies.
Please sign up so we have an accurate count as to how much material will be required. Refreshments provided.
Sign up by emailing Drea Bender: drea.bender@gmail.com
