Can We Be Good Without God?
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness....Goodness Here we are on the 6th fruit of the Holy Spirit: Goodness. For some the word goodness conjures up such images as the Church Lady from Saturday Night Live; the living symbol of the hypocritical and judgemental but "good" Christian person. It might bring to mind the image of the 1960's hippie, just wanting peace, goodness and justice for all. Yet those images don't come close to the true definition of goodness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit. For that we turn to Jesus the Good Shepherd as found in John 10. So, can we be good without God? Does it take God to be good?
To refresh your memory here is a review of the Fruit of the Spirit:
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Love:
The kind of Agape' love that expects nothing in return
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Joy:
Exhilaration and delight,
regardless of circumstance
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Peace:
Contentment through conquest
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Patience:
Restraint without complaint
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Kindness:
The key to the door that unlocks God's Grace
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Goodness: Stay tuned!
6:00 pm Sermon
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Stu Boehmig
Stu became a Christian through Young Life at Frontier Ranch in Colorado when he was a high school student. He became an Area Director for Young Life before attending Gordon-Conwell in Boston where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Byington Fellowship in Systematic Theology and Hebrew.
After seminary he was the Executive Director of Ligonier Ministries under The Rev. Dr. R.C. Spoul and then was called to be Sr. Associate Rector at St. Stephens Church in Sewickley PA with Rev. Dr. John Guest and the Rev. John Yates. Along with nine other families, Stu planted Orchard Hill Church in Pittsburgh. Orchard Hill became one of the largest Episcopal Churches in America and later, as an inter-denominational church, grew to thousands of people in a variety of ministries. Stu is currently completing a Dr. of Ministry degree through Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena CA and Columbia International University. Stu is currently the Sr. Associate at the Abbey Church in Pawley's Island, SC.
Stu is married to Susan (Albright). Together they have five children.
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Sunday Schedule
8:00 am
Holy Communion, Rite I
Join us after the service for coffee and refreshments.
(Kinloch Room)
7:45 am - 12:00 pm & 5:45 - 7:00 pm
Noah's Nursery/Preschool ages 0 - 36 months
(1st Floor Belser Building) Check in and out at the Children's Resource Center Desk in the Loggia.
go.kidcheck.com
9:15 am Tool Time
Fruit of the Spirit - Patience and Kindness
Led by Michelle Moore
(Kinloch Room)
Furnace Room of Prayer
(Willis Room, 1st Floor Hewitt Building)
Choir Rehearsal (Church Balcony)
9:30 am
Chapel Service
(Chapel, 2nd Floor Belser Building)
10:20 am Sunday School
Preschool - ABC 3's & 4's 10:15 am (Room 202)
5k - 1st grade (Room 201)
2nd - 3rd grade (Room 204)
Kids Club -
4th - 5th Grade (Room 203)
10:30 am Holy Communion
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Rite II
Join us after the service for coffee and refreshments.
(Kinloch Room)
12:00
N
Middle School Student Ministry
6 - 8th grade (Youth Lounge) Register with
Cyndee Cave 843.693.0355
4:30 pm
High School Student Ministry
9 - 12th grade (Youth Lounge)
Register with Cyndee Cave 843.693.0355
6:00 pm
Holy Communion, Rite II
Contemporary Worship
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12:10 pm Midday Prayer (Church)
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12:30 pm
Men's Bible Study
(Connection Center, 71 Broad St.)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
7:00 am Holy Communion, Rite II
The Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore preaches on the Apostle's Creed
Lenten Breakfast follows
(Church/Kinloch Room)
6:15 pm
Alpha Celebration Supper (Kinloch Room)
Week 10:
Why & How Do I Tell Others
?
9:30 am
Young Mom's Bible Study
(Belser Building, Room 203)
3:45 pm Angel Voices ~ K4 - K5 (Choir Room)
4:25 pm Music Makers ~ 1st - 3rd (Choir Room)
5:00 pm St. Michael's Singers ~ 4th & 5th (Choir Room)
5:30 pm
A Lenten Quietude Service (Church)
A Service of Contemplative Music, Scripture, Prayer & Silence
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
12:00 pm
Men's Peninsula Lunch (
82 Queen)
12:10 pm
Lenten Thursday Midday
Concert Series (Church)
Featuring Dr. Julia Harlow, organ (Director of Music and Organist, Second Presbyterian Church)
6:45 pm
High School Girls Bible Study
Lesson, Dinner
& Fellowship (Mt. Pleasant)
Study:
Seamless
Register with
Cyndee Cave 843.693.0355
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
6:00 pm
Middle School
Boys
Bible Study
(Chapel)
Shak
en
by Tim Tebow
6:00 pm
Middle School Girls Bible Study Lesson, Dinner & Fellowship (Youth Lounge)
Register with
Cyndee Cave 843.693.0355
6:00 pm
The Rev. Rick Belser's
75th Birthday Celebration Drop-in
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 9
8:00 am Palm Procession, Holy Communion, Rite I 9:30 am Palm & Donkey Procession, Chapel Service 10:30 am Palm & Donkey Procession, Holy Communion, Rite II 6:00 pm Palm Procession, Holy Communion, Rite II, Contemporary Worship
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
6:00 pm
Volunteer Opportunity to participate in the
Holy Week Experience: Road to Resurrection,
All cast rehearsal
(Belser Building) Contact
Cyndee Cave if you would like to join the cast and team.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
5:00 pm
ROAD TO RESURRECTION and Dinner
(Belser Building)
A Free Family Friendly Holy Week Experience -
Families will "travel" together back in time to walk the road that Jesus walked... drawing closer to Jesus and each other. Sign up for your 30 minute time slot at 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm. Space fills up fast!
12 pm First Wednesday Men's Lunch Moves to Second Wednesday
(St. Philip's Second Floor of the Parish House- Corner of Church and Cumberland Streets)
Donation: $5.00
6:00 pm
Maundy Thursday (Church)
Holy Communion,
Foot Washing, and
Stripping of the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14
12:00 pm
Outdoor Stations of the Cross begins at the Battery and ends at St. Michael's Church
, (Family Friendly)
3:00 pm
Good Friday Liturgy (Church)
7:00 pm
Good Friday Oratorio
,
featuring Dubois'
Last Words of Christ
9:00
am
Spiritual Counsel & Confession with priests (Hewitt Building... Offices)
Walk in or by appointment. Call Jeanine
(843-724-7572)
11:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt (
Churchyard)
Petting Zoo and Face painting
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16
6:30
am
Easter Sunrise Service with First Baptist Church (The Battery)
8:00
am
Festival Eucharist II (Church)
9:00
am
Easter Worship (Chapel)
10:30
am
Festival Eucharist II
10:45
am
Easter Worship (Chapel)
Overflows into Kinloch Room
6:00
pm
Festival Eucharist Rite II
Contemporary Worship (Church)
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
ALL DAY NO PARKING IN CHURCH LOT
Construction begins on the back of the SC Society Hall Building. 4 parking spots along the back of the building will not be available for about six months.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
5:30 pm
Wom
en's Garden Party (Rectory Yard)
6:00 pm
Men's Dinner (Kinloch Room)
Register
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
6:30 pm
St. Michael's & St. Philip's Youth & Family Confirmation Party
(Rectory Yard)
Contact Cyndee Cave
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
10:00 am
Diocesan Women's Ministry Annual Gathering
(Prince George Church, Georgetown, SC)
Speaker: Gloria Kwashi, wife of Archbishop Ben Kwashi
Register
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
6:30 pm
Vestry Forum - Parish Q & A
(Kinloch Room)
After reviewing the 2016 Annual Report, the vestry is holding an open forum for parishioners for questions in general.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
8:00 am
Holy Communion, Rite I (Church)
No 9:30 am Chapel Service
Children's Morning at the Movies (Belser Building)
9:30 am
Festival of Faith / Annual Meeting (Church)
Vision-casting, voting, and reflecting on the year 2016.
10:30 am
Morning Prayer, Rite II (Church)
11:15 am
BBQ Picnic (Churchyard)
6:00 pm
Holy Communion, Rite II /
Contemporary Worship
MONDAY, JUNE 12
6:00 pm
Family Night before Vacation Bible School (East Cooper Baptist Church)
TUESDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 13 - 16
9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Vacation Bible School (East Cooper Baptist Church)
Register online to volunteer or sign up Contact
Cyndee Cave
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Grand Camp (St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
Seabrook Island, SC) Grandparents and Grandkids target age: 6-12 years old. Cost, $349 per person: includes all meals lodging and events. Register with
Cheryl Cargill at (843-276-1427)
MONDAY - THURSDAY, JUNE 26 - 29
Preschool Bible Camp - Surf Shack Ages 2- 4 (Belser Building all rooms)
Register online. Contact Cyndee Cave
MONDAY - THURSDAY, JULY 17 - 20
Preschool Bible Camp - Barnyard Ages 2- 4 (Belser Building all rooms)
Register online. Contact
Cyndee Cave.
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This weekly update e-news is distributed to all those who have signed up to receive the Messenger newsletter by email.
Email me if you would like to submit an event promo or article for the Messenger. Messenger deadline is April 19 for the May 2017 issue.
Blessings in Christ,
Victoria Causey Vázquez
St. Michael's Church
Director of Communications
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Scriptures
8:00 & 10:30 am
2 Peter 1:5-9 Psalm 130
John 10:11-18
9:30 am
2 Peter 1:5-9
John 10:11-18
6:00 pm
2 Peter 1:5-9 Psalm 130
Luke 22:39-42
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Sneak peak at future devotional videos...
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Stewardship at St. Michael's involves gifts of time and talent, as well as treasure. We are a church with many ministries and these ministries are led by people just like you. We urge you to fill out the welcome card or simply drop a note in the collection plate to find a way to contribute to the church in a way you find satisfying. From youth activities to mission outreach to bible and prayer groups, you can make a real difference with your involvement.
Of course, stewardship also involves your Tithing Pledge which helps the vestry budget and plan the year. As a reminder please, complete your Pledge card for 2017.
~ Gary DiCamillo, Treasurer
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Please remember that the parking lots on St. Michael's Alley are all private and reserved 24/7. Except for the St. Michael's lot behind Society Hall, St. Michaelites must park either on the street or in the County parking garage.
FREE GARAGE PARKING
In order for your parking ticket to be validated for 3 hours of free parking, you will need to stop by and show proof you attended Church on the current Sunday
only. The office is only open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
and is located on Level 2 at 85 Queen St. You are required to validate your parking ticket before returning to your car to exit. Once the ticket is validated you will have 15 minutes to exit once the ticket is validated before charges will accrue. If you exit without validation you are required to pay via credit card.
SPECIAL EVENTS - ASK FOR A VOUCHER
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Ages 0-18 years.
Help us celebrate your child's & student's birthday! We love to send out letters and treats during special occasions.
Simply email Cyndee Cave today with your families name, child's name, DOB, Address. We will be sure to add them in the Birthday Club.
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Listen to The Spreading Flame -- a series of 28 half-hour weekly podcasts giving you a sweeping view of the church
through the centuries from Irenaeus and Augustine to C. S. Lewis and John Stott. ~ The Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore with the Anglican Leadership Institute
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Pictorial Directory Spring 2017
Submit your own recent photo.
Every five years, we try to bring in LifeTouch to take professional photos of St. Michael's parishioners. We have found it easier to just ask parishioners to submit their own photo, professional or not. Just make sure we have the copyright release if it's a professional photo.
See the proof
here to check your photo submitted from previous photoshoots.
Move your mouse over the Home button and click My Profile, then click the pencil, then select personal photo, then click choose file and browse your computer for the photo you want to upload.
Update your information for the Directory by logging into
St. Michael's Church Online Database. T
his software
gives members of our congregation the ability to access their membership information online. You can make changes to your address, phone numbers, email addresses, and other items related to your membership records.
- Better involvement in life groups
- More efficient communication among life group leaders and members
- Serving Opportunities
- Online event registration
- Online giving
- Online calendars of events
- Submitting event requests or booking a room on campus.
- Church newsletters and Sunday announcements available through e-mail
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Road to Resurrection
Cast Team Needed
A Holy Week Family Experience
April 12th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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College Ministry
Let us know the name of a college student and their address whom you think would like to receive care packages from Student Ministry. We will be sending them out a few times during the school year to keep our students connected to St. Michaels.
Nursery/Preschool/Children/
Student & Family Ministries Director
843.693.0355
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We have partnered again with East Cooper Baptist Church for a kingdom vision VBS
Please register to help the week of June 12th -16th. This is the week St. Michael's will be attending.
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Middle School and Friends Boston YWAM Mission Trip
July 31st, - August 5th, 2017
We are headed to Boston to partake in a YWAM teaching, games and city outreach. We are hoping to help with our friends Claire Sullivan & Dan Rogers while we are out there.
Housing, food and teachings included in the cost.
$450 per person.
843-693-0355
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Toddler Time
2017-2018
Toddler Time:
6 months - 4 years
Enrollment for 2017/2018 open now. Space is limited!
Preschool Summer Bible Camps
Ages 2-4
June 26 - 29: Surf Shack
July 17 - 20:
Barnyard
Nursery/Preschool/Children/
Student & Family Ministries Director
843.693.0355
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