~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
March 10, 2019
The First Sunday in Lent
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The Vestry Class of 2022 was voted in at Sunday’s Annual Meeting, and we thank them for answering the call to serve! St. Philip’s also offers the warmest of thanks to the Class of 2019, this year’s outgoing Vestry members, who have faithfully served our parish since 2016: Senior Warden Penn Hagood, Lon Burris, Cary Chastain, and Joanna Macmurphy.
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If you missed the meeting, please pick up a copy of the 2018 Annual Report in the church office. The report includes last year’s minutes, the Wardens’ report, updates from various parish ministries and groups, and our parish financial report. A digital copy will soon be available on our website.
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In Memory of Dottie Rhett:
St. Philip’s New Steinway
by Patricia M. Gould, Organist/Choirmaster
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On March 1, St. Philip’s received a gift from the Rev. Dr. William Rhett in memory of his beloved wife, Dottie: a seven-foot Steinway! A concert pianist, Dottie had played the instrument four hours each day after she’d retired from Charleston Day School, where she had taught for 25 years. Since her death in 2014, the instrument has remained virtually silent. Until now …
Bill is excited to know that the piano will now be used to the glory of God at St. Philip’s. You’ll hear it at the 5:30 service onWednesdays and when the children’s choirs sing on March 17. On March 24, pianist Anna Savelyeva and cellist Maria Savelyeva will play Rachmaninoff’s “Andante” from
Cello Sonata in G minor, Opus 19 as prelude. At the Offertory, the piano, along with the cello, will be used again for Jane Marshall’s “None Other Lamb.” What a glorious day that will be! That music had been planned some two months ago––well before we knew of this most generous gift. God’s timing is always perfect!
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Lenten Devotionals
Available Now in the Church Office
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This year’s clergy-recommended Lenten devotionals are
From the Grave: A 40-Day Lent Devotional, by A. W. Tozer, and
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter, edited by Nancy Guthrie. Each devotional will help you thoughtfully and prayerfully greet each day of Lent, making your Lenten journey a period of rich discovery and growth. Copies are available in the church office for $10.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
The St. Philip's Choir to Sing the National Anthem at the Citadel
This Sunday, March 10, at 1:00 p.m.
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Join the St. Philip's Choir at the Citadel baseball game this Sunday! The Bulldogs are facing the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, and our choir will sing the National Anthem just before the game. Family and friends can purchase $5 group tickets to sit together. Contact Pat Gould before March 7 if you wish to attend the game with us. Regular single ticket price is $25, so this is a real bargain! Come join the fun and fellowship! Call Pat at (843) 364-9552 or click below to email her.
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The Holy Spirit Moved Mightily at the 2019 Christian Men’s Conference
by Rob Donaldson
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The Holy Spirit is alive and well at Camp St. Christopher. Nearly 300 men gathered for the 30th annual Christian Men’s Conference February 22-24, and St. Philip’s was well represented. The theme of the weekend was Reclaiming Biblical Manhood, by focusing on “A Work To Do.” ACNA Archbishop Foley Beach used Paul’s letters to Timothy as his biblical basis for teaching. He walked us through Personal Piety, with elements of a rule of life; he encouraged our Personal Holiness, in order to be more Christ-like; and he taught us about Personal Discipleship, asking us whom we are to disciple.
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Women's Lenten Bible Study
Mondays in Lent ~ 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor
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Martha Vetter will be leading a five-week Bible study during Lent, beginning Monday, March 11. The study will meet every week leading up to Holy Week. We will be examining different biblical symbols from the Holy Week narrative and making applications to our own lives. These symbols include the alabaster jar that was broken, broken bread and poured out wine, the seed that was buried, the veil that was rent, and the stone that was rolled away.
Join us to discover deepened truths from these Lenten treasures!
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Disaster Preparedness Meeting:
Storm Busters Needed!
Wednesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
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Speaker:
Stephen Haynsworth,
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Coordinator,
Diocese of South Carolina
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Hurricane season is approaching! St. Philip’s, along with other parishes in our diocese, would like to form a rapid response team with hearts, hands, and feet that would be willing and able to respond to destruction and those suffering. Planning, training, and organizing
now improves our parish’s ability to be able to respond promptly when disaster strikes. Please join us!
–– Kent Keller, Guv Gottshalk, Joanna Ghegan, Marnie and John Kerrison, and Gerry McCord
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Changed Hearts for Christ=Changed Lives:
A Look at Star Gospel Mission
by Jennie O'Bryan
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Jennie O’Bryan (4th from left) with fellow St. Philippians, including the Rev. Bill Christian (far right), and Star Gospel General Manager André Lopez (3rd from right)
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It was a privilege to tour Star Gospel Mission, a transitional men’s shelter, with other St. Philippians on Wednesday, February 27th. Our tour was led by the Rev. Bill Christian, Executive Director of Star Gospel. We witnessed how this shelter has steadfastly served as a Gospel Mission since 1904. Rev. Christian informed us that changed hearts for Christ results in changed lives. As I walked through the shelter, these words of Jesus came to my mind:
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
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Join Bishop Mark Lawrence for the Art of Neighboring Mini-Conference, March 15.
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"The Art of Neighboring" is just one of several offerings at this year's Diocesan Convention. Click below to learn more!
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You are cordially invited to ...
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Friday, March 15, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
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Tour of Tricounty Family Ministries
Tuesday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. (meet at church at 10:00)
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Join your Home Missions team for a tour of Tricounty Family Ministries! Founder and Executive Director Sue Hanshaw will lead our tour, and you will learn about the Home Missions work St. Philip’s is a part of and how you can help.
Questions? Call Amey Warder at (843) 452-9742 or click below to email her.
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The ladies of St. Philip's and their guests are invited to
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Join the St. Philip's Church Team!
Saturday, March 30, at 9:00 a.m. ~ Riverfront Park, North Charleston
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Inspired by the burden that millions of women and children bear every day walking an average of 3.5 miles to collect water that’s not safe, Water Mission’s “Walk for Water” raises awareness of the glabal water crisis and funds that save lives.
We hope you’ll consider supporting the St. Philip’s Church team by making a donation or registering to walk with us. Questions? Call Dorothy Lancaster at (843) 425-3590 or click below to email her.
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The 2019 St. Philip's Tea Room
April 29-May 3, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. daily
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Planning for this year's Tea Room is in full swing, and we are now accepting donations in the church office for the Tea Room Gift Shop. Please use the following list as a guideline when deciding when you would like to donate:
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Non-perishable food items (securely closed and neatly labelled)
• Baked goods (individually wrapped and neatly labelled)
• Handmade jewelry, scarves
• Handmade soaps, candles
• Coffee table books, cookbooks (new)
• Original artwork, photography
• Notecards, stationery
Please note that all items must be 100% donated. If you have questions about donations, please contact Chrissie Batten at
chrissiebatten@gmail.com or (843) 364-3227.
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Your 2019 volunteer sign-up form is on its way to you, but you don’t have to wait to sign up! Visit
stphilipschurchsc.org/volunteers-tea-room or click below to sign up online. Whether you’d like to help in the upcoming weeks or you’re craving customer interaction the week of 4/29, plenty of opportunities are available. You’re sure to find one that’s right for you!
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Registration deadline is approaching!
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Haiti Annual Feast Day Mission
June 19-24, 2019
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This June, we will once again journey to be with our sister church, St. Jean Baptiste, for the annual Feast Day celebration. For over 25 years, La Gonâve Haiti Partners has been a “partnership of presence.” Come meet the people, sing and laugh, learn what their lives are like, make new friends, and worship with them. You will be blessed with meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime!
Is God perhaps calling you to join this year’s small team of 12? Let's talk soon as airline reservations need to be made by April 6th.
For trip information and details, please call or email Gerry or Suzanne McCord.
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St. Philip's cares about your college student! The Rev. Ryan Streett is working to put together care packages for students to receive during their final exams this semester––all he needs to know from you is where to send them! Please click the link below to submit your student's address. If you would also like him or her to receive the weekly eSPIRE, please include an email address.
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Would You Like to See Your Words in the inSPIRE?
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Are you planning on attending a St. Philip's event, such as the ECW Spring Dinner or the March 19 Tricounty tour?
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We want to hear about your experience! We are looking for perspectives on special events as well as regular weekly happenings. We are also looking for more personal pieces; you may contribute anonymously if you prefer.
If you’d like to contribute on a one-time or recurring basis, please contact Lea Andrews at (843) 722-7734, ext. 232, or click below to email her. No experience is necessary.
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Join us for the annual Drawing Near Conference as together we raise our voices to heaven! This special two-day event is open to both men and women. Come and experience wonderful praise and worship music, heart-filled prayer, and a message that speaks to the heart of our divisive world and the need to unite us all through the power of prayer through Jesus Christ.
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GrandCamp is an amazing inter-generational adventure designed to transport grandparents and their grandkids (target ages 6-12) away from the daily distractions of life to a place where God can do something extraordinary in building a legacy of faith from one generation to another.
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Congratulations to Ryan and Nicki North on the birth of their son, Henry Rosser, on March 5!
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Some spots in second group still remaining!
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Traveling into the
New Testament:
The Footsteps of St. Paul
Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
June 11-21, 2019
With the Reverend Jeffrey Miller leading the way, travel in the footsteps of St. Paul from Athens to the Greek Islands--and to Ephesus, of course, with other stops in between. One full group is making the journey May 28-June 7, and there is still some room in this second group. Click below for journey details or to book. Please call Connoisseur Tours at 800-856-1045 if you have questions.
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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
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Never miss a sermon! Click below to subscribe to our podcast.
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Daylight Saving Begins This Week!
Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 9.
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SAVE THE DATE
Mar. 13 ~ First Wednesday Men's Lunch (12 noon, Parish Hall)
Mar. 15 ~ Life Resources Open House (4:00 p.m., Mt. Pleasant)
Mar. 15-17 ~ Diocesan Convention (St. James on James Island)
Mar. 17 ~ Parish Reception hosted by Choir (after 10:30 service)
Mar. 17 ~ Charleston Men's Chorus Concert (4:00 p.m.)
Mar. 19 ~ Tour of Tricounty Family Ministries (10:30 a.m.)
Mar. 19 ~ ECW Spring Dinner (6:00 p.m., Parish Hall)
Mar. 27 ~ Generations Ministry Event (7:00 p.m., Parish Hall)
Mar. 30 ~ Water Mission: Walk for Water (Riverfront Park)
Apr. 7 ~ Confirmation Sunday
Apr. 14 ~ Palm Sunday
Apr. 21 ~ Easter Sunday (services at 6:30, 9:00, 11:15)
Apr. 29-May 3 ~ The St. Philip's Tea Room
May 19 ~ Choral Evensong Service (5:00 p.m.)
Jun. 10-13 ~ Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Jun. 17-21 ~ GrandCamp (register at dioceseofsc.org)
Jun 19-24 ~ Haiti Annual Feast Day Mission
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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, Cynthia Corley, Joe Gilchrist, Bill Gorgas, Tracy Graudin, Jack Hurth, Lenora Kessler, Joe Livesay, Frank Lucas, Edmund Rhett, Antoon Rijswijk, Benjamin Schools, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for: Larry Fritz and family on the death of his mother, Verdier Fritz, on February 27.
We pray for protection for:
Becca, Janie, and Wills Baird, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Hayes Fair, George Hoefer, Andrew Kane, Charles Kirkman, 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 First Sunday in Lent:
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan; Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings for this Sunday:
- Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- Romans 10:5-13
- Luke 4:1-13
- Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
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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
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
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