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December 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
The Table || A Place for Women
Every woman needs people who will listen, laugh, pray, and walk alongside her. That’s why we gather around The Table. Around every table, stories are shared, friendships are formed, and lives are strengthened. Our prayer is that each month you’ll find encouragement, grow in your faith, and discover the joy of walking with Jesus alongside other women. On the first Friday of every month, we pull up a chair around The Table. Join women from every background and every stage of faith as we worship Jesus, learn from Scripture, encourage one another, and build genuine friendships rooted in Christ. Friday, December 5
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
The Table Begins: 7:30 p.m.
Concludes: 9:00 p.m.
Centre 150: 150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside You don’t need to know anyone before you come. Pull up a chair, enjoy a cup of coffee, and spend an evening encouraging one another as we follow Jesus together. There is room for honest conversations, shared laughter, prayer, and encouragement along the way. What You Can Expect Worship centred on Jesus Biblical teaching you can apply to everyday life Honest conversations around the table Prayer and encouragement Genuine friendships that continue beyond one evening
November 8, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Nov 8-14 Bulletin
Here's what's happening around our church this week. 👋 Take a look at what’s happening around the life of SCC this week. You’ll find upcoming events, gatherings, and opportunities to connect with our church family. Friday, November 6 7pm | The Table | A Place for Women Saturday, November 7 8 Am | Loaves and Fishes Cook Day - They are always looking for Volunteers!More Information Sunday, November 8 10:00am | Worship Service - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 10:00 - 12:15 pm | Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during the servic 4:00 pm | Jesus the Anointed One Church - Meets in the Kids Wing. 6:30 pm | Hope & Glory - meets at Gloria Maclean’s homeHope & Glory Monday, November 9 5:15–6:30 pm | Step Study for Women - meets in the prayer room at SCCWomen's Step Study 7:00 pm | Chosen Connect Group - meets in the lobby at SCCChosen 7:00 pm | Knitting & Crocheting Connect Group - meets in the youth room at SCCKnitting & Crocheting Tuesday, November 10 7:00 pm | Celebrate Recovery - A safe place to find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ at Centre 150. Wednesday, November 11 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Art in Church - meets in the kids wing in room 2Art in Church 6:30 pm | Victory by the Sea - meets in rotating homes in Victoria by the SeaVictory by the Sea 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study - meets at Jocelyn Holden’s home at 425 Tower St. Apt 209 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study 2nd group- meets at SCC in the Multi Purpose Rmjoyce meyer study Thursday, November 12 9:30 am | Worship & Prayer in the Great Room. Start the day by seeking God together through prayer and worship. 7:00 pm | Elev8 Youth - Meet at SCC for a night of fun, friendships, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus.Elev8 Youth Friday, November 13 7 pm | Thrive Young adults Group - Because adulthood is better with Jesus.Thrive Saturday, November 14 Happy Saturday!! Upcoming Events November 21st | Operation Christmas Child Collection - Pack a shoebox and drop off here at SCC before Nov 21 November 28th | Save The Date for our Volunteer appreciation Christmas Party The Nativity: A Night of Music - Performance dates:
Dec 14th @ St. Pauls, Dec 19 @ SCC & Dec 20 @ the Harbourfront Theatre at 6:30 pmNew here? We'd love to connect. Nov 1 - Arnold Madsen
Nov 3 - Dorothy Fry
Nov 5 - Joy DesRoches
Nov 8 - Julianna Stimson & Melanie MacFarlane
Nov 15 - Amanda Linkletter
Nov 16 - Jacob Ramsay
Nov 17 - Elizabeth Bryant
Nov 18 - Harmony Goddard
Nov 22 - Dave Woodcox
Nov 23 - Noma Ngwenya & Doug Ramsay
Nov 26 - William Brooks We’re making space to celebrate one another as a church family through birthdays and our People We Love feature. Fill out the form below so we can know more about you!Help us get to know you! Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 Loaves & Fishes – Pray for the volunteers, guests, and every conversation that takes place through the ministry of Loaves & Fishes. 🙏 Isaac Gillis - Pray as he travels back to New Zealand to implement the things he learned at YWAM.Submit your own prayer request Giving Update - November 1, 2026 General:$11,364.39
Building: $365.00
YTD General: $273,862.00 *updated as of September 30*
2026 Revenue Forecast: $462,600.00 Please note that our giving update section may not be updated every week. While we strive to provide regular updates, there may be occasions when circumstances prevent us from doing so. Your generosity helps make the life and ministry of SCC possible. Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. If you’re new, we’re simply glad you’re here.Give Now Here Watch last week’s sermon 👇This weeks sermonWatch our Services Online There was no episode of Between the Shores but you can listen to past podcasts here👇Subscribe To Our Between the Shores Podcast Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM
150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside, PE, C1N 5N6
November 8, 2026 • 7 Minute Read
One Freedom
The Trouble with Artificial Fruit Artificial fruit has one rather impressive quality. It can look perfectly ripe for years without ever needing water, sunlight, or a little attention. Set a bowl of it on the table, and everything looks wonderful. Of course, nobody wants to take a bite out of it. Following Jesus brings a genuine desire to grow, and it's natural to look for signs that growth is happening. Reading Scripture, praying, serving others, and making good choices can all be part of growing in our relationship with Him. Over time, though, it's possible to become so focused on doing the right things that we begin measuring our relationship with God by how well we're performing. We learn what a faithful life should look like, while some of our deepest attitudes and desires remain surprisingly resistant to change. Jesus spoke about recognizing a tree by its fruit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and the other qualities of His Spirit reveal the kind of life growing within us. And that's where things get interesting, because fruit grows from the life of the tree itself. No amount of arranging the branches can make it appear. That raises an interesting question about following Jesus. How much of our energy goes toward managing what people can see, while the deeper work of changing our hearts remains unfinished? Paul wrestles with that very tension in Romans 6 and 7. His explanation takes us back to what Jesus has already accomplished and the freedom that becomes possible through His Spirit. Learning to Live Free Freedom is a powerful word, especially for people who have spent years feeling controlled by something they wish they could escape. For some, it's a habit that keeps returning. For others, it's the need to be right, the fear of losing control, or the quiet belief that their worth depends on how well they perform. When Paul talks about freedom, he reaches back into one of the most important stories in Israel's history. God rescued His people from slavery in Egypt, led them through the Red Sea, and brought them into a new relationship with Him. Their old master no longer had authority over them. They belonged to the God who had rescued them, and they were beginning to learn what life with Him looked like. That same movement from slavery to freedom is central to what Jesus has accomplished. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has broken the power of sin and opened the way into new life. Baptism becomes a picture of that reality. The old life is buried with Christ, and a new life begins in Him. Leaving Egypt was a significant moment in Israel's story, but generations of slavery had influenced how they understood themselves and the world around them. Learning to trust God with their future would take time. The same struggle can surface in our own lives as we follow Jesus. Old habits and ways of thinking can be deeply rooted, especially when anger feels justified, pride convinces us to defend ourselves, or fear makes it difficult to release control. Even with a genuine desire to follow Jesus, we can find ourselves returning to responses that have become familiar over the years. Freedom begins with what Jesus has already done. Learning to live in that freedom is an ongoing journey of trusting Him with the parts of ourselves that still resist His leading. When Knowing Better Doesn't Change Us God gave Israel His law to show them what it meant to live as His people. It revealed His character, His goodness, and the kind of relationships He desired for them. They knew what was right, and still they struggled. Think about a speed limit sign. It clearly tells a driver what the law requires, but it has very little influence over the desire to get somewhere faster. A driver might even start calculating how far over the limit they can go without getting caught. The sign has done its job. The heart of the driver is another matter entirely. Paul uses Romans 7 to explore that struggle. He describes wanting to do good and repeatedly finding himself doing what he knows is wrong. His words echo Israel's history and reach all the way back to humanity's first attempts to live independently of God. Our motives can be surprisingly difficult to recognize, especially when we're convinced we're doing the right thing. We might genuinely want to be patient with someone, while mentally rehearsing everything we'd like to say the next time they upset us. We can care deeply about justice and still find ourselves wanting to win an argument. Even our commitment to following Jesus can become tangled with the desire to prove we're doing well. It's worth considering how easily we can convince ourselves that our intentions are good, especially when there's something we're reluctant to surrender. And the mind can be remarkably skilled at explaining it all away. Pride begins to sound like conviction. Fear presents itself as wisdom. The very reasoning meant to help make good decisions can end up defending the impulses that need to change. God's instructions help reveal what is happening, and Jesus reaches into the heart of it. The more closely a person examines their own efforts, the clearer the need for His grace becomes. There comes a point where the most faithful response is simply to acknowledge the limits of human strength and trust the One who has promised to give new life. The Freedom of Surrender Paul brings this long and sometimes uncomfortable argument to a remarkable conclusion: "So now there is no condemnation
for those who belong to Christ Jesus."
- Romans 8:1, NLT Consider the weight of those words. After describing humanity's struggle with sin, the inability of the law to change the heart, and the frustration of wanting to do good while continuing to fall short, Paul arrives at Jesus. Through Him, God has done what humanity could never accomplish on its own. And through the Holy Spirit, the life Jesus has made possible can begin to grow within those who belong to Him. The Holy Spirit knows us in ways we're still learning to understand ourselves. He sees what lies behind our reactions, even when we struggle to make sense of them. As we grow more attentive to His voice, we begin to recognize the places where we've been relying on our own understanding and strength. And in those moments, we have an opportunity to trust Him with what He's revealing. Over time, His presence begins to influence the way we think and respond, allowing the character of Jesus to become increasingly evident in our lives. The question becomes one of surrender. Where might the Holy Spirit be drawing attention to something that needs to be released? It may involve the desire to defend ourselves or the need to control an outcome that feels uncertain. Surrender can feel especially difficult when the struggle has lasted a long time. There is comfort in having a plan and believing that enough determination will eventually make everything better. Trusting Jesus with those deeply familiar patterns requires humility, patience, and a willingness to listen. One of the most beautiful parts of this freedom is knowing that God continues His work even while people are learning how to live in it. In each act of surrender, the life of Jesus becomes a little more visible. And that brings us back to the fruit tree. The evidence of a healthy tree eventually becomes visible in what it produces. As we remain connected to Jesus, the fruit of His Spirit begins to tell the story of what He's doing within us. The next step may be as simple as bringing one familiar struggle before Him and praying, *Holy Spirit, help me recognize what is happening in my heart. Teach me to trust You here.*One Freedom
November 7, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Men's Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast is back Start your Saturday with breakfast, coffee, and time with other men from SCC. Men’s Breakfast returns with a new schedule and a new location. Going forward, we’ll be meeting on the first Saturday of the month. For November, join us at the Linkletter Community Center from 8–10 am for coffee, door prizes, washer toss, worship, and time together. Bill Dean will be joining us as our special guest speaker. Saturday, November 7 | 8–10 am
Linkletter Community Center
Special guest speaker: Bill Dean Come hungry and join us for the morning.More information
November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mortgage Gone. Generosity On!
A Moment Worth Celebrating! On November 1, as we celebrated SCC's 29th anniversary, we marked a milestone that represents years of faithful giving, prayer, and generosity, marking an exciting new chapter in the life of our church. Watch as we officially burn the mortgage and celebrate what God has made possible through the generosity of our church family! Throughout SCC's history, we've had a heart to support God's kingdom work both within our community and beyond. Now, with the mortgage behind us, we have an opportunity to build on that commitment and extend our generosity even further. Beginning in January 2027, SCC will set aside 10% of our monthly general giving to support organizations serving God's kingdom. This could include missions, local and international ministries, other churches, and organizations whose work aligns with our heart and values. And we'd love your help deciding where that support could go! Is there a ministry, mission, or church you would love to see SCC support? Maybe it's an organization you've been personally involved with, one doing wonderful work in our community, or a ministry making a difference somewhere around the world. Our leadership will be considering suggestions as they prayerfully determine which organizations SCC will support in the coming year. Share your suggestions using the submission button below by November 30. We're grateful for the generosity that has brought us to this point and excited to see how God will use what we give to bless others in the years ahead!Help us share the generosity!
November 1, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
November 1st Bulletin
Here's what's happening around our church this week. 👋 Take a look at what’s happening around the life of SCC this week. You’ll find upcoming events, gatherings, and opportunities to connect with our church family. Friday, October 30th 7:00 pm | Thrive Young AdultsThrive Saturday, October 31st 9 am | Celebrate Recovery gathering REPLAY - Join us for a Gathering that will bring together participants, leaders, and anyone exploring or looking to start a group in our region.More information Sunday, November 1st 10:00am | Worship Service - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 10:00 - 12:15 pm | Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during the servic 4:00 pm | Jesus the Anointed One Church - Meets in the Kids Wing. 6:30 pm | Hope & Glory - meets at Gloria Maclean’s home.Hope & Glory Monday, November 2nd 5:15–6:30 pm | Step Study for Women - meets in the prayer room at SCCWomen's Step Study 7:00 pm | Chosen Connect Group - meets in the multipurpose room at SCCChosen 7:00 pm | Knitting & Crocheting Connect Group - meets in the youth room at SCCKnitting & Crocheting Tuesday, October November 3rd 12:00 pm | Hearts in Harmony - Meets at Catherine Garant’s house.Hearts in Harmony 7:00 pm | Celebrate Recovery - A safe place to find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ at Centre 150. Wednesday, November 4th 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Art in Church - meets in the kids wing in room 2Art in Church 6:30 pm | Route 2 - meets in rotating homesRoute 2 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study - meets at Jocelyn Holden’s home at 425 Tower St. Apt 209 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study 2nd group- meets at SCC in the Multi Purpose Rmjoyce meyer study Thursday, November 5th 9:30 am | Worship & Prayer in the Great Room. Start the day by seeking God together through prayer and worship. 7:00 pm | Elev8 Youth - Meet at SCC for a night of fun, friendships, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus.Elev8 Youth Upcoming Events Save The Date | Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party | November 28th The Nativity: A Night of Music | Stay Tuned for Performance Dates Operation Christmas Child | SCC Collection Date November 21st | Pack a Shoebox - Click HERE for more information The Table || A Place for Women | November 6thThe Table Men’s Breakfast is back! | November 7thMen's BreakfastNew here? We'd love to connect. Nov 1 - Arnold Madsen
Nov 3 - Dorothy Fry
Nov 5 - Joy DesRoches
Nov 8 - Julianna Stimson
Nov 15 - Amanda Linkletter
Nov 16 - Jacob Ramsay
Nov 17 - Elizabeth Bryant
Nov 18 - Harmony Goddard
Nov 22 - Dave Woodcox
Nov 23 - Noma Ngwenya & Doug Ramsay
Nov 26 - William Brooks We’re making space to celebrate one another as a church family through birthdays and our People We Love feature. Fill out the form below so we can know more about you!Help us get to know you! Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 Loaves & Fishes – Pray for the volunteers, guests, and every conversation that takes place through the ministry of Loaves & Fishes. 🙏 Isaac Gillis - Pray as he travels back to New Zealand to implement the things he learned at YWAM.Submit your own prayer request Giving Update - October 25, 2026 General:$ 4,125.11
Building: $20.00
YTD General: $273,862.00 *updated as of September 30*
2026 Revenue Forecast: $462,600.00 Please note that our giving update section may not be updated every week. While we strive to provide regular updates, there may be occasions when circumstances prevent us from doing so. Your generosity helps make the life and ministry of SCC possible. Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. If you’re new, we’re simply glad you’re here.Give Now Here Watch last week’s sermon 👇This weeks sermonWatch our Services Online This weeks episode of Between the Shores 👇👇Subscribe To Our Between the Shores Podcast Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM
150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside, PE, C1N 5N6
150 Industrial Cres., Summerside, PE
902-436-8300
Email: sccoffice@sccpei.com
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