Lake Murray Presbyterian Church
Chapin SC
29036
Who we are
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church
Where we experience God's Faithfulness
Who we are
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church is a conservative, biblical church within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1975, we have 1,300 plus members. LMPC is a growing church (average growth 8% each year for the last eight years). We emphasize children and youth ministries – with a great day school, youth group (4th- 12th grade) and scouting programs. We emphasize outreach: reaching out to the least, the last, and the lost–locally, regionally and internationally.
What we believe
We are Christians. We believe that God the Father loves the world, and has given us his Son, Jesus Christ, and is present in the Holy Spirit. We share the the riches of the Church of Jesus Christ for 2,000 years. We are Protestant, living the Christian Faith as part of the Reformation for over 500 years. We are Presbyterian, inheriting the legacy of the Reformed Church, historically rooted in Scotland and Switzerland, but now spread around the world. Click here for more about what we believe. We are part of the Fellowship Community of Presbyterians-emphasizing traditional Christian values and seeking to make flourishing disciples.
What to expect
Expect to be welcomed as you are and to be encouraged to grow into the person God intends you to be. We have programs for people of all ages. We strive to be more than friendly, but to share the kindness of God with one another. Our worship service values reverence and the majesty of God through beautiful architecture, rich literature, and majestic music. Most of all, expect and hope for God to move in your life! LMPC is a community where God nourishes the heart, and calls us to be his blessing to others.
Where we experience God's Faithfulness
Who we are
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church is a conservative, biblical church within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1975, we have 1,300 plus members. LMPC is a growing church (average growth 8% each year for the last eight years). We emphasize children and youth ministries – with a great day school, youth group (4th- 12th grade) and scouting programs. We emphasize outreach: reaching out to the least, the last, and the lost–locally, regionally and internationally.
What we believe
We are Christians. We believe that God the Father loves the world, and has given us his Son, Jesus Christ, and is present in the Holy Spirit. We share the the riches of the Church of Jesus Christ for 2,000 years. We are Protestant, living the Christian Faith as part of the Reformation for over 500 years. We are Presbyterian, inheriting the legacy of the Reformed Church, historically rooted in Scotland and Switzerland, but now spread around the world. Click here for more about what we believe. We are part of the Fellowship Community of Presbyterians-emphasizing traditional Christian values and seeking to make flourishing disciples.
Expect to be welcomed as you are and to be encouraged to grow into the person God intends you to be. We have programs for people of all ages. We strive to be more than friendly, but to share the kindness of God with one another. Our worship service values reverence and the majesty of God through beautiful architecture, rich literature, and majestic music. Most of all, expect and hope for God to move in your life! LMPC is a community where God nourishes the heart, and calls us to be his blessing to others.
Church Website
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Ben Sloan
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
803-345-8928
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Dr. Ben Sloan
Leader Bio:
Pastor Ben is our Senior Pastor and Head of Staff.
Ben is married to Kay with 3 children and 3 grands.
Ben is married to Kay with 3 children and 3 grands.
Administration
Admin Name:
Sherri Miller
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Fax:
803-345-8928
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Sherri Miller
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church Service Times
Sunday Morning Worship
8:30 am ~ SunUp Service in the sanctuary is a less liturgical 45 minute service. The Announcements will be at 8:20 am, followed by the Opening Singing. We may sing a hymn from your childhood! The Call to Worship follows the Open Singing.
9:00 am ~ Fellowship Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
9:30 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Worship Service in the sanctuary. This service is enhanced with music from our Adult Choir.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at both services the first Sunday of each month.
Special Services
Christmas Eve
Ash Wednesday
Maundy Thursday
Easter Sunrise Service
Kirkin’ of the Tartans
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8:30 am ~ SunUp Service in the sanctuary is a less liturgical 45 minute service. The Announcements will be at 8:20 am, followed by the Opening Singing. We may sing a hymn from your childhood! The Call to Worship follows the Open Singing.
9:00 am ~ Fellowship Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
9:30 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Worship Service in the sanctuary. This service is enhanced with music from our Adult Choir.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at both services the first Sunday of each month.
Special Services
Christmas Eve
Ash Wednesday
Maundy Thursday
Easter Sunrise Service
Kirkin’ of the Tartans
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Children’s Sunday School
Sunday School is at 9:30 am. for children ages 3 years through adult. We have a nursery for those under the age of 3.
Children’s choir meets every Sunday at 8:25am (resume after Labor Day) in the choir room. All 1st-5th graders are welcome. Dr. Janet Roberts is the music director.
In January, we have a First Communion class to teach first and second grade children about communion so that they may participate knowingly and fully.
On many occasions we have family movie nights (mega screen and sound at church)- or Parents Night Out.
Sunday School is at 9:30 am. for children ages 3 years through adult. We have a nursery for those under the age of 3.
Children’s choir meets every Sunday at 8:25am (resume after Labor Day) in the choir room. All 1st-5th graders are welcome. Dr. Janet Roberts is the music director.
In January, we have a First Communion class to teach first and second grade children about communion so that they may participate knowingly and fully.
On many occasions we have family movie nights (mega screen and sound at church)- or Parents Night Out.
Under 18s:
LMPC Youth
J’s
Juniors for Jesus (JJ’s) is a youth program for 4th-5th graders who gather together on Sunday evenings for fun, fellowship and to grow closer to God. We like to have a good mix of activities so we rotate between these three: Bible Study, Service, and Fun. Please check out the YOUTH NEWSLETTERS page for events and schedules.
Sunday night we meet in The Cove (gym building.)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm Program/Activity
Dinner: 6:00pm
Middlers
Middlers are the youth program for 6th-8th graders who gather together on Sunday evenings for fun, fellowship and to grow closer to God. We like to have a good mix of activities so we rotate between these 3 activities: Bible Study, Service and FUN. We often go off campus for fun activities or service. The Middlers go on a weekend retreat in the Fallto Awanita. We also have a Lock-In in the Spring. The Middlers will also go to the Montreat Middle School Conference at Maryville College in July 2019. Please check out the YOUTH NEWSLETTERS page for youth schedule and events!
On a normal Sunday we meet in The Cove (gym building).
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Program
6:00-6:30 PM Dinner
Senior Highs
Senior Highs (9th-12th grade) meet each Sunday night with dinner at 6pm and fun, fellowship, adventures from 6:30-7:30pm. We also meet in the Cove (gym building). Seniors Highs also meet Wednesday nights at 6pm for Bible Study. The Youth travel each summer to Montreat Youth Conference for a week in June. Please check out our Facebook page and Newsletters for more information!
Scouts
We have a very active Boy Scout Troop, with over 40 boys. The Boy Scout Troop meets every Monday night from 7:00-8:00 in the Scout Hut behind the church. The Scout Master is Dr. John Ferguson. The Cub Scout Pack has over 50 boys. The Pack meets on the first Friday of each month from August-May. The Cub Master is Mr. Brandon McGuire. We welcome our new Troop of BSA Girls Troop 412. For more information on the BSA Girls Troop, contact the Scout Master, Judi Platt at 803-543-9880.
J’s
Juniors for Jesus (JJ’s) is a youth program for 4th-5th graders who gather together on Sunday evenings for fun, fellowship and to grow closer to God. We like to have a good mix of activities so we rotate between these three: Bible Study, Service, and Fun. Please check out the YOUTH NEWSLETTERS page for events and schedules.
Sunday night we meet in The Cove (gym building.)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm Program/Activity
Dinner: 6:00pm
Middlers
Middlers are the youth program for 6th-8th graders who gather together on Sunday evenings for fun, fellowship and to grow closer to God. We like to have a good mix of activities so we rotate between these 3 activities: Bible Study, Service and FUN. We often go off campus for fun activities or service. The Middlers go on a weekend retreat in the Fallto Awanita. We also have a Lock-In in the Spring. The Middlers will also go to the Montreat Middle School Conference at Maryville College in July 2019. Please check out the YOUTH NEWSLETTERS page for youth schedule and events!
On a normal Sunday we meet in The Cove (gym building).
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Program
6:00-6:30 PM Dinner
Senior Highs
Senior Highs (9th-12th grade) meet each Sunday night with dinner at 6pm and fun, fellowship, adventures from 6:30-7:30pm. We also meet in the Cove (gym building). Seniors Highs also meet Wednesday nights at 6pm for Bible Study. The Youth travel each summer to Montreat Youth Conference for a week in June. Please check out our Facebook page and Newsletters for more information!
Scouts
We have a very active Boy Scout Troop, with over 40 boys. The Boy Scout Troop meets every Monday night from 7:00-8:00 in the Scout Hut behind the church. The Scout Master is Dr. John Ferguson. The Cub Scout Pack has over 50 boys. The Pack meets on the first Friday of each month from August-May. The Cub Master is Mr. Brandon McGuire. We welcome our new Troop of BSA Girls Troop 412. For more information on the BSA Girls Troop, contact the Scout Master, Judi Platt at 803-543-9880.
Other information
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church History
Founding date 11/1/1975
Learn to know Christ
Learn to know Christ and him crucified. Learn to sing to him, and say, Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, I am your sin. You have taken upon yourself what is mine and given me what is yours. You have become what you were not so that I might become what I was not.
Lake Murray Presbyterian Church listing was last updated on the 7th of March, 2019
