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~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
July 9, 2023
The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 9
no printed inSPIRE this week
no inSPIRE or eSPIRE next week
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Church Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day | |
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The church office is closed in observance of Independence Day and will reopen Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Rev. Bill Christian at (843) 327-0791.
There will not be a printed inSPIRE this week.
Have a safe and blessed 4th of July!
Lord God, by your providence our founders won their liberties of old: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to exercise these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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This Sunday: Adult Forum Summer Series
with Steve Graudin and Guv Gottshalk
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall* ~ July 9–August 6
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*Note: Childcare not available for summer series. | |
St. Philip's Collects Record Number of Pints at Summer Blood Drive | | |
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Wow, St. Philippians––not only did we blast past our goal of 44 pints of blood collected at last week's blood drive, but we also set a personal (St. Philip's) record, collecting a whopping 54 pints! That amounts to a potential 162 lives saved!
Thank you to all who donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word to make this our most successful drive to date! And good news for anyone who missed this drive and/or are eager to donate again: Red Cross has already opened signup for our September drive!
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Generations Ministry Summer Party
Saturday, July 15 ~ 10:00–11:30 a.m. at the Anderson Residence on Sullivan's
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La Gonâve Haiti Partners 2023 Conference
July 27–29 at St. Philip's
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La Gonâve Haiti Partners 2023 Conference will be held at St. Philip’s July
27–29. Your presence and participation at the conference will strengthen the
connection with our world mission partner as we work together to forge ahead
despite the shadows of violence, economic despair, and political unrest in
Haiti. The $75 registration fee includes the Legacy Fund Reception (held at
the French Quarter Inn) on Thursday evening, light breakfast and lunch on
Friday and Saturday, plus dinner and networking on Friday evening. Conference
materials are also included. Learn more and register at the link below!
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VBS Kids Raise Almost $2,000 for Water Mission
“Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith.” Hebrews 12:2a
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Everyone at Vacation Bible School June 19–22 had so much fun traveling here, there, and everywhere and learning all the ways we can Follow Jesus! The children worked hard at learning their memory verse (Hebrews 12:2a) and had opportunities for great discussions during their small-group time. Here is an outline of what they learned if you want to continue some of those conversations at home.
And we are so excited to let you know that the VBS attendees and their older friends from youth group together raised $,1926.73 for Water Mission, over $600 more than we raised last year! Congratulations to everyone on their hard work!
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Paul Reese to Join the Music Ministry Team as Associate Director of Music and Organist in August | |
About Paul Reese: At 13 years of age, Paul first played the piano in church, “special music” for the offertory. Despite some wrong notes, he left church that morning knowing what the Lord wanted him to do for the rest of his life. After continuing to study music through high school, he earned baccalaureates in organ and Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University and a Master of Music in organ performance from Westminster Choir College. Prior to coming to St Philip’s, he held church music positions in the greater Philadelphia area and in Charleston, and taught music full time in classical Christian schools. Not only an organist, Paul regularly performs as a violinist and baritone.
In addition to ministry and musical endeavors, Paul is thrilled to be married to his wife Trisha, and together they have a son, Paul Frederick IV, who was born on the peninsula––the only true Charlestonian in the family. Paul enjoys being the only organist he knows who can build a house while listening to a good novel. Most Mondays you can find the Reese family enjoying the local beaches around Charleston. He cannot imagine a better job than working in a church that seeks to exalt Christ each and every day. Paul believes church music is a participatory activity and looks forward to making music together with all the St. Philippians!
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Journey to the Holy Land
by Amanda Steinhardt
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Our journey to the Holy Land with St. Philip’s was a bucket list experience, one of those trips that will carry us for the rest of our lives. We were not ordinary tourists but pilgrims seeking to grow our understanding of and faith in our Lord, and it was truly a blessing and a privilege.
We covered a lot of territory, and everywhere we visited, Fr. Jeff and Fr. Justin found a sheltered spot to read Scripture and give a lesson about the site’s significance, which helped create personal connections to the biblical places we were visiting.
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St. Philip's Day at Water Mission
July 22 at 10:30 a.m.
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Other Home Missions Summer Opportunities | |
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August 5: St. Philip’s Day at Hope to Home (8:45–11:45 a.m.)
Opportunities include delivering furniture to previously homeless people moving into their first apartment, organizing donations in the H2H warehouse in North Charleston, putting together kitchen and linen kits, repairing/refinishing furniture, decorating Bible verses to go in frames, and more!
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Can You Deliver a Meal to New Parents?
New Mothers Committee Looking for New Members!
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The ECW (Every Church Woman) is looking for a few volunteers to serve on the New Mothers Committee. This committee helps women transition from “expecting” to “mothering” by providing a meal, prayers, and encouragement. The new mothers and fathers always appreciate any break they can get! Please contact Gigi Dobbins at gigimccartydobbins@gmail.com if you’d like to help! | |
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
Celebrate the Fourth of July and our freedom!
Answered Prayers (Thank you, Lord):
1. For the safe return of Jeff, Justin, and the 40 participants who went to Israel.
2. For the safe return and successful mission of the young people who went to Honduras.
3. For Martha Vetter's safe return and successful mission to Rwanda.
4. For the children's successful week attending Vacation Bible School (VBS). Thank you, volunteers.
5. For the ongoing success of the outreach at Henry’s for Theology on Tap and Mark Finlay’s men’s group.
6. For the new consideration dealing with the plans for the Union Pier design.
7. For the great turnout for the blood drive.
8. For the excellent work and workmen restoring our church and buildings.
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Ladies' Summer Book Club
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Macmurphy residence
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Looking for a way to keep your brain engaged and fellowship with other St. Philippians this summer? Come join Jane McGreevy and Joanna Macmurphy on Wednesday evenings for a summer book club. We are going to read Rosaria Butterfield’s “The Gospel Comes With a House Key.” If you would like to participate, please email Jane at janemcgreevy@yahoo.com. We will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Joanna’s house (284 Coinbow Circle in Mt. Pleasant).
Questions? Call Joanna at (843) 607-6763 or Jane at (843) 793-9832.
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Next Week at Henry's on the Market:
Come Further Up, Come Further In (men's fellowship): Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Theology on Tap (young adults): Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
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This Sunday's Service Information | | |
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The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching at our services of Holy Eucharist: Rite I at 8:15 a.m. and Morning Prayer: Rite I at 10:30 a.m. | |
Would You Like Someone to Pray With You? | |
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 15 ~ Generations Ministry Summer Party (Anderson residence on Sullivan’s)
July 22 ~ St. Philip’s at Water Mission (10:00 a.m. to noon)
July 27–29 ~ La Gonâve Haiti Partners 2023 Conference
August 5 ~ Hope to Home Workday
September 1 ~ ADOSC Night at the Riverdogs
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We pray for the sick: Johnny Anderson, Sallie Barrera, Tim Bass, Babbie and Noel Casey, Diane Christensen, Karen Collins, Silas Cressman, Cullen Crowley, Sally Fayard, Mary Forbes, Dana Heikes III, Susan Hemminger, Marvin Kirkland, Robert Kizer, Wes Lewis, Rena Mack, Alan McNeel, Rene Meyer, Elaine Pendarvis, Eli Penn, Meredith Repik, Sally Rhett, Fran Sanders, Joanna Sparks, Pete Sperr, Margaret Swanson, Jenny White, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for the family of William "Bill" Hall Phillipps, who died on June 22.
We pray for our expectant parents: Sallie and Sam Barrera, Elizabeth and William Bryan, Ainsley and Dominic Monda.
We pray for protection for Becca Baird, Graham Blunt, Robert Cale III, Henry Clayton, David Daughtridge, Noah Flowe, Eric Gaines, 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 Joey Villeneuve.
We pray for our home and world missions: Lowcountry Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Star Gospel Mission, 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:
O God, who hast taught us to keep all thy commandments by loving thee and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to thee with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.
Readings for Sunday:
- Romans 7:21–8:6
- Psalm 145:1–13
- Matthew 11:25–30
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ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH
142 Church Street | Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7734, www.stphilipschurchsc.org
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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