~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
July 28, 2019
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
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No inSPIRE or eSPIRE next week
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St. Philippian Greek Odyssey:
Learning the Extraordinary Persistence of Paul
by Penn Hagood
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Written to follow the chronology of Paul
Traveling to Greece often evokes thoughts of an odyssey. Homer’s adventures of Odysseus’ decade spent “sailing the wine dark sea” longing to journey home to Ithaca remains a riveting tale. Odysseus endured storms and shipwrecks, encountered mythical gods and goddesses, monsters, witches, kings, and princesses.
Paul was treated monstrously in many places. He was driven out of cities, often barely escaping with his life. He was harassed by a woman possessed by a demon, a slave girl that some might have called a witch. As he recounted in his second letter to the church in Corinth: “Five times I received…the forty lashes less one. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I was adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.” Paul suffered greatly, yet he endured. Paul persevered, holding fast to his single purpose, to share the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope of salvation.
Our St. Philippian jaunt, following in Paul’s footsteps, was tame by comparison. We certainly did not experience hunger as we feasted daily. Our only similarity was that a few of us were blown off course when someone opened Aeolus’ bag of winds, releasing raging storms, and diverting flights. Still, in spite of our modern conveniences and comforts, after two weeks, we were exhausted and sleep deprived, completely worn out. Our endurance was tested briefly. We gained an appreciation for Paul’s decades of endurance.
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Follow along with the Canterbury Choir!
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Our choristers sang the psalm and the Preces and Responses at Evensong last night in the Canterbury Cathedral! In the picture above, they are rehearsing the psalm with Dr. David Flood, Director of Music at Canterbury Cathedral.
Click below to see more pictures and to follow along with our choristers, who head to London tomorrow. After a final International Children's Choir Concert on Friday night in Southwark Cathedral, they will head to Paris, where they will meet up with the young men of the St. David Choir before moving on to Brussels and Amsterdam next week.
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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An Update From George Greene and Family
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Dearest friends and family,
Last week, our family was devastated by the sudden loss of our precious Molly. The last few days have seemed like an eternity and have been the most difficult experience our family has ever faced. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love from so many dear friends whose hearts are also broken. Molly was a beautiful soul who lived a life full of purpose and calling, and her sudden departure has broken many hearts.
As you may know, our family was in the Bahamas when this tragedy took Molly from us. The many requirements associated with bringing Molly’s body back to the United States are causing delays in being able to announce when the visitation and funeral will take place. Our understanding is that the earliest we will be able to move forward with these items would be this coming Sunday and Monday, but there could be additional delays. As soon as we have confirmation, we will share additional details.
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You Are Not Alone: We Are Here to Help You
by Karin O'Callaghan, Disaster Relief Team
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Earlier this year, under the leadership of Deacon Gerry McCord, Kent Keller, and Tim Strickland, a St. Philip’s Disaster Relief Team (DRT) was created. There are about 20 parishioners on the founding committee. Our mission is to provide help, assistance, and hope to our parishioners and neighbors in times of extreme crisis. It is our plan to provide comfort and minor emergency repairs. Naturally, all volunteers are welcome!
Currently we are still in the creation phase, building a network of parishioners who are willing and able to respond when they are called via our phone tree. We have two points of the phone tree and geographic coordinators for most of the tri-county area already in place. Several of our team members have taken Disaster Relief Training this past spring through resources offered in Charleston County and SC Baptist Disaster Relief Training to become certified with post-disaster needs.
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If you believe you may require assistance before or after a disaster, please fill out the form below.
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If you would like to volunteer as a toiler, please contact Gerry McCord at (843) 224-1342, or click below to email him.
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After Acts: The Growth of the Early Church
Summer Adult Forum with Dana Heikes
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall beginning August 4
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How did a small group of Galileans give rise to a movement which would reshape the known world? Come on a journey that will take us through 400 years of Roman and Christian history.
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Backpack and School Supply Drive
Sunday, August 11 ~ Drop-off begins August 5
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St. Philip’s is teaming up with Tricounty Family Ministries for a backpack and school supply drive! You can drop off your items at the church office beginning August 5, or you may bring them to church on August 11.
South Carolina’s tax holiday is August 2-4
. We especially hope that parishioners shopping for their own children's school supplies this summer might also pick up a few items for less fortunate children.
Tricounty Family Ministries, which is one of our home missions, will collect the supplies and allow underprivileged children to choose a backpack and then 6-8 grade-appropriate items to go in the backpack. Any item or items you wish to donate will be most appreciated!
Please note that this is the same date as our annual "Blessing of the Backpacks," when students and teachers may bring their own backpacks in for a blessing.
Our priests will also offer a blessing for those who will be receiving the donated backpacks and supplies.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 11, during the 10:30 a.m. service
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Students and teachers, bring your backpacks/bookbags bags to the 10:30 service on August 11 to receive a special blessing before the start of the new school year!
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Next Week is the Last Week of
Summer Youth Programs!
For complete study/group descriptions, please
click here
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Against the Tide: Young Ladies’ Bible Study
Tuesday, July 30, at 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room of the Parish House
The Search for Manhood: Young Men’s Bible Study
Tomorrow and Thursday, August 1, at 8:00 a.m. at
The Marina Variety Store, 17 Lockwood Dr.
Endless Summer Youth Group: Fellowship
Tuesday, July 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room of the Parish House
Questions? Contact David Gilbert:
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Starting in September:
Financial Peace University
Sundays 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Chapel beginning September 8
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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is
the class that helps you pay off debt, budget, save money, and give generously. Sit down with Tripp Hathaway and the Rev. Ryan Streett in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd and learn about debt snowballs, emergency funds, wealth-building, and more. Joining the class is the first step to financial freedom! Course materials, including the workbook, may be purchased through the church.
If you have questions or you'd like to register, please contact Tripp Hathaway at 571-246-1590 or click below to email him.
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Calling Anyone Who Enjoys Singing Hymns!
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The Resurrection Choir is accepting new members! The presence of this choir makes a huge difference at funerals. No rehearsals, no anthems, no audition! Just lead the congregation in singing familiar hymns at parish funerals. Please contact Pat Gould at
pgould@stphilipschurchsc.org
or 843-364-9552.
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Join the St. Philip’s Choir for the Summer!
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Please consider joining the St Philip’s Choir for the summer––a commitment of only two months! No rehearsals––we meet at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings to learn familiar anthems for that day. Singers are especially needed the next two weeks because of planned absences due to vacations and the children’s choir trip. Please contact Pat Gould at
pgould@stphilipschurchsc.org or 843-364-9552.
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Would you like to take another listen to Sunday's sermon? Or were you out of town and you missed it the first time? Sermons, the Rector's Forum, and more are available on our website,
stphilipschurchsc.org/sermons-classes
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Never miss a sermon! Click below to subscribe to our Sermons podcast.
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SAVE THE DATE
July 20-August 6 ~ Canterbury and St. David Choirs in Europe
(please pray)
Aug. 11 ~ Backpack and School Supply Drive
Aug. 11 ~ Blessing of the Backpacks
Sep. 8 ~ Rally Sunday
Sep. 28-30 ~ New Wineskins Conference
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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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Do you have a loved one you would like added to our prayer list?
Please provide his or her name by calling the church office, 843-722-7734
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We pray for the sick:
Rhett Ambrite, Kimberly Barnett, Katie Burris, Nicholas Corbett, Elizabeth Flowers, Joe Gilchrist, Tracy Graudin, Jonathan Hanger, Mary Hatcher, Bailey Jones, Joe Livesay, Callie McLaurin, Jean Gray Mohs, Peter Moore, Carroll O’Neal, Fran Pritchett, Edmund Rhett, Antoon Rijswijk, Benjamin Schools, Michael Walsh, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for: The family of Mary Frances Cannon Humphreys, who died on June 22.
We grieve with and pray for: The family of Molly Greene, who died July 17.
We grieve with and pray for: Vida Robertson and family on the death of her sister, Catherine Osborne FitzSimons Lazenby, on July 20.
We pray for our expectant parents:
John and Kelsey Lipscomb, Sam and Carrie Little, Boykin and Thomas Anderson, Katie and Ruben Perez-Phillips.
We pray for protection for:
Becca Baird, Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Hayes Fair, George Hoefer, Andrew Kane, Charles Kirkman, Frazier Kulze, Clay McLaurin, Ned Montgomery, Edward Pritchard, and David Scott serving in our Armed Forces.
We pray for our home missions:
Star Gospel Mission, Tricounty Family Ministries, Life Resources, St. John's Chapel, and the Open Door Committee.
We pray for our world missions:
For Suzy McCall and LAMB, for the medical missions to Honduras, for ministry to victims of genocide and AIDS in Rwanda, for 10/40 Tribal Commission, for Water Mission, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.
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St. Philip's Regular Weekly Worship Services
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Collect for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12:
O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lectionary Readings for Sunday
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- Isaiah 66:10-14
- Psalm 66:1-8
- Galatians 6:7-16
- Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
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Sundays
8:15 a.m. – Holy Communion: Rite I, in the Church
10:30 a.m. – Holy Communion: Rite I, in the Church (on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)
10:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer: Rite I, in the Church (on the 2nd and 4th Sundays)
Wednesdays
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer, 1928 Prayer Book, in the Chapel
5:30 p.m. – Wednesdays Alive! Holy Communion: Rite II, in the Church (Sept.–June)
Lay server schedules are sent out quarterly, one month prior to the start of each quarter.
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If you are unable to serve, please make an effort to find a substitute, and let
Felicia Lescow
in the church office know who will be substituting for you.
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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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