~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
July 17, 2022
The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
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St. Philippians and Neighbors Make Big Impact at Summer Blood Drive |
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The rain was falling steadily on Tuesday, June 28, but we still managed to collect 42 units at our summer Red Cross blood drive. Each unit can save up to three lives––that’s up to 126 lives saved at a time when blood supply is at a 10-year low!
Although we fell just shy of our collection goal of 45 units, Home Missions Team member Connie Rink noted that many of our faithful donors were traveling, and Coastal South Carolina Regional Account Manager Brandon Kenney pointed out that the weather could have affected walk-ins and presented traffic challenges to some donors. He chalked our total up as “a solid win”!
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Above: Margaret McKenzie. Below: Home Missions Team members Becky Barber (middle) and Swain Marion (right) with a Red Cross staff member. Suzanne McCord signs in with a donor card that she's had for so long that it predates scanning!
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Get to Know Our New Children's Choir Director! |
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My name is Zippy Hood, and I am the new children’s choir director at St. Philip’s Church. I am excited to meet all of you and make glorious music to honor our God. I have an extensive choral and instrumental background, teaching both in the private and public sector. St. Philip’s has been my home church for many years, and I grew up participating in both the children and adult choirs. I am married to Billy, my high school sweetheart, and we have a beautiful 10-month-old baby girl named Elizabeth (“Libby”), who put the “Labor” in Labor Day this past September. Lastly, we have a handsome spotted pointer/hound mix named Hunley. I am thrilled to be here and show you the joy of combining music and worship together.
Alexandra “Zippy” Hood
(843) 722-7734, ext. 1942
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About our Children's Choirs |
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St. Philip's has five children's choirs, and rehearsals begin September 14 (K3-3rd grade) and September 15 (4th-12th grades). Learn more about the program at the link below. |
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Choir camp is a great introduction to our program for new choristers, and the perfect refresher for those returning! We will play games, engage in musical activities, and start prepping for the year. Lunch is provided.
Do you have a child who’d like to try choir but would like to check it out before signing up? This will be a great trial run!
Canterbury and St. David Choirs (4th-12th grades)
Wednesday, August 3: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 27: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia Choir (2nd and 3rd grades)
Saturday, August 27: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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CPR/AED Course
An invitation from Doug Ringer
Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. ~ St. John's Chapel, Hanover St.
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I recently taught a CPR/AED course St. John’s Chapel, an Eastside mission church of our diocese. St. John’s has begun the process of buying one or two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and requested the training for their staff and ushers. I will be teaching a second class at St. John’s on Hanover St. at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. They would be delighted to have some of our congregation attend the training session.
This is just like the previous sessions we have had at St. Philip’s. Although you will not receive certification, I guarantee that if you pay attention and take part in the hands-on training, you will know what to do in the event of a cardiac emergency.
The CPR portion will be “hands only”––we will not teach rescue breathing as a part of the CPR process. The only physical requirement will be getting down on the floor to practice the CPR and use the AED.
How to Sign Up
We have four spots available for St. Philippians. If there are more who are interested, I’ll schedule another date for training in the near future. please contact me at ringdoug@gmail.com to sign up.
Below: Doug Ringer instructs the Rev. Jeff Miller and the Rev. Bill Christian during a CPR/AED course last October.
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House of Prayer: July Prayer Points
by Frenchie Richards, St. Philip's Prayer Ministry
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“My house shall be called a house of prayer
for all nations.” ––Isaiah 56:7
“The effective fervent prayers of a righteous
man avails much.” ––James 5:16a
Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord):
1. Good response for the blood drive.
2. Good response continuing for the Theology on Tap outreach.
3. Great attendance at Vacation Bible School.
4. Brian’s excellent teaching to the young people at Camp St. Christopher and the many who responded by accepting Christ.
5. For a successful and safe pilgrimage to the Passion Play and other city visits along the Danube.
Prayer Points for Local Needs
1. For extra measure of wisdom for the Rt. Rev. Chip Edgar, our diocesan bishop, and the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.
2. For favor for the churches granted a rehearing by the State Supreme Court.
3. For good health and safety for our clergy and their families.
4. For protection for the upcoming trip to England for our choir and director Pat Gould.
5. For continuing success for Theology on Tap through the summer.
6. For blessings on the new ministry beginning soon, Theology of Beauty, led by Charles DeAntonio.
7. For wisdom for the Vestry and special committees and the decisions being made.
8. For Marc Collins, our new director of audiovisual content.
9. For the youth group to have a successful summer.
10. For Charleston’s leadership (the mayor, city council, and our governor): for the fear of the Lord to be in all of their meetings and decisions.
11. For peace and comfort for those who lost family members in the shooting during the 4th of July parade in Chicago. Mercy, Lord.
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Frappuccino and Theology with the Rev. Bill Christian |
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On Thursday, June 30, Amy McGreevy hosted the summertime version of High Tea and Theology in her Mt. Pleasant home: Frappuccino and Theology!
The delicious iced coffee drinks were the perfect refreshment on a characteristically humid summer day in Charleston, and they paired beautifully with freshly baked cookies from Kudzu Bakery. With the calming classical music in the background and the engaging theological discussion led by the Rev. Bill Christian, no one wanted to leave!
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Teaching Position Open at St. Philip’s Preschool |
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St. Philip’s Preschool has an opening for a teaching position! This is a five-day, 8:15 until 12:15 commitment, from August through May. Please email preschool co-directors Lee Moore (lmoore@stphilipschurchsc.org) or Angela Clark (aclark@stphilipschurchsc.org) or call 843-722-7610 if you would like to apply.
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St. Philip’s Preschool offers a safe, loving, Christ-centered learning environment with a craft/activity-based curriculum for children ages three months through three years. |
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Theology on Tap
July 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Henry's on the Market
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About Theology on Tap: Theology on Tap is a gathering for young adults in Charleston who long for meaningful conversation about life and God. We’ll be meeting again Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 in the Whiskey Room at Henry’s on the Market for drinks (cash bar), apps (provided), and conversation.
At each of our meetings, we welcome your questions, which you can submit anonymously through a texting app. Free parking at the church parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a friend!
Summer Schedule:
- July 26
- August 2
- August 16
- August 30
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Prayer Request for the St. Philip's Choir |
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The St. Philip's Choir is heading to London in August to serve as the resident choir at St. Paul's Cathedral! They appreciate all the support you've given them by worshipping with them at evensong, donating to and attending the art auction in January, and more––and now, as they enter the final stretch before their journey and as they travel in August, they covet your prayer support.
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Be ever present with your servants on earth who seek through art and music to perfect the praises of your people. Grant them even now true glimpses of your beauty, and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer 2019, page 650)
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2022 New Wineskins Conference: One Mission
Ridgecrest Conference Center in Western NC––September 22-25, 2022
Speakers include Archbishop Foley Beach and our own Suzy McCall
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. For more information about the conference and to join other St. Philippians who are attending, please contact Susan Keller or Gerry McCord.
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This Week's Service Information |
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The Rev. William K. Christian III will be preaching this Sunday at our services of Holy Communion at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. |
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How did you celebrate International Joke Day on July 1?
We celebrated the only way we knew how––by sharing a joke:
A kindergarten teacher approached a student who was working especially hard during drawing time.
The teacher asked, "What are you drawing?"
The little girl replied, "God!"
The teacher said, "But sweetheart, no one knows what God looks like."
The girl continued drawing and said, "Well, they will in a minute!"
If you follow St. Philip's on Facebook or Instagram, then you've already heard that joke (and you may have heard it even before that––it's an old one!). If you don't follow St. Philip's...why not? Take a minute now to get connected so that you will always be among the first to hear about upcoming events, schedule changes, and obscure holidays.
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Would You Like Someone to Pray With You? |
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To pray WITH someone:
Prayer appointments are available with trained prayer ministers for personal needs related to healing for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. All meetings are confidential and can be arranged by contacting Juanita Orvin ( juanitaorvin@gmail.com) or Frenchie Richards frichards7@aol.com.
To ask for prayer FOR someone:
Call Suzanne McCord, head of the prayer chain, and she will pass your request on to members of the chain:
Both options are always confidential.
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Important Dates
July 26 ~ Theology on Tap (7:00 p.m. at Henry’s)
August 6 ~ CPR/AED class (10:00 a.m. at St. John’s)
September 11 ~ Rally Sunday (Sunday school resumes)
October 28-30 ~ Parish Retreat at Kanuga
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Membership Directory
Are you looking for a fellow parishioner's contact information? Our directory is online! Click the "My St. Philip's" button on our homepage, stphilipschurchsc.org, to log in or sign up for an account. And for easy access on your phone, download the Church Life app!
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We pray for the sick: Arthur Applegate, Robert Bowles, Jean Carlton, George Rawling Evans, Sally Fayard, Elizabeth Flowers, Robert Gould, Glenna Greenslit, Mary Anne Hanckel, Kathryn Heikes, Susan Hemminger, George Hunter, Robert Johnson, Robert Kizer, Connor Lowndes, Molly Margaret O’Quinn, Baby Zan Murphey, John Murray, Bill Phillipps, Alfred Pinckney, Valerie Rouillard, Fran Sanders, Pete Sperr, Margaret Swanson, Lindsey Wing, and Harrison Woods.
We grieve with and pray for Malcolm Rhodes and family on the death of his mother, Dorothy McLeod Rhodes, on July 11.
We pray for our expectant parents: Anna Gray and Ralph Baker, Felicia and Tim Evans, and Carter and Foxy Foxworth.
We pray for protection for Becca Baird, Chris and Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Morgan and Mason Herring, Andrew Kane, Quin Kane, Horry Kerrison, Frazier Kulze, John Mason, Zach McFadden, Philip Middleton III, Jackson Miller, Edward Pritchard, Nathaniel Rollings, David Scott, and John Self serving in our Armed Forces.
We pray for our home and world missions: Star Gospel Mission, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Suzy McCall and LAMB, for the medical missions to Honduras, for ministry to victims of genocide and AIDS in Rwanda, for the Persecuted Church, for Anglican Frontier Missions, for Uganda Christian University Partners, for Water Mission and the Global Water Center, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.
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Collect for Sunday:
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion, we beseech thee, upon our infirmities, and those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, mercifully give us for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday:
- Genesis 18:1-14
- Psalm 15
- Luke 10:38-42
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ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH
142 Church Street | Charleston, SC 29401
Church Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday
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