~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
March 17, 2019
The Second Sunday in Lent
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Today's Lunch: Pork Tenderloin
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Tonight after Wednesdays Alive! service and supper!
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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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The St. Philip's Choir Sings the National Anthem at the Joe
by Patricia M. Gould, Organist/Choirmaster
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This past Sunday after church, some 20 members of the St Philip’s Choir were joined by a few members of the Charleston Men’s Chorus and other friends as we sang the National Anthem at the beginning of a Citadel Baseball game. What a thrill to sing this anthem to God and country! Thank you to all who participated and came out to support us. Well done, good and faithful servants!
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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.
Do you have questions or would you like to join the team putting the packages together? Please call Ryan Streett at (843) 722-7734, ext. 227, or click below to email him.
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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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Generations Ministry Event
with Irene Rose
Sharing the Gospel with Children
Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Hall
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Grandparents, join us for a fun and informative evening with Irene Rose, performer, songwriter, and children’s minister! All are encouraged to join us beforehand for 5:30 p.m. worship and supper. See you there!
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During our weekly meeting last Tuesday, the staff of St. Philip’s enjoyed passing around this offering envelope with a sketch of a boy receiving communion. There was a check inside, so we didn’t think there was any mystery to solve about the artist’s identity––we assumed the check writer and artist were one and the same.
But we were wrong! The check writer had found this envelope in the pew and decided to use it. Thank you, anonymous artist, for this sketch. We hope to find more in the weeks to come!
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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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Julio’s Freedom to Dream
by Megan Staub, published on watermission.org
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When Julio Zamora dreams of the future, he imagines a world of opportunity for his family and community. It’s a world where his three daughters can attend college and pursue careers, and where his rural village of Nina Rumi, Peru, can grow and become “more beautiful than it already is.” Thanks to friends like you, those dreams are one step closer to being realized.
Two years ago, Water Mission installed a safe water treatment solution for the 1,000 residents of Nina Rumi. We worked closely with Julio, the pastor of a local church, to support and engage the community as they learned about healthy hygiene behaviors and the ongoing maintenance of the treatment system.
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This Sunday at St. Philip's!
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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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Kate Norris lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC, with her husband, Sean, and two daughters, Rhyan and Skylar. She was ordained an Anglican minister in 2017 and serves as Assistant Minister at Holy Cross, I’On, alongside her husband, who is the I’On Campus Pastor. She received degrees in Master of Arts and Religion from Trinity Seminary, Master of Art in Studio from Adelphi University, and Bachelor of English and French from the University of Pennsylvania. Before migrating south, she and her husband co-founded and led a church plant in Pittsburgh (now City Anglican), where she was the Pastor of Arts and Outreach. She loves to paint, draw, run, and watch a good British mystery show.
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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 global water crisis and funds that save lives.
We hope you’ll consider supporting the St. Philip’s Church team by clicking below and making a donation on our page or registering to walk with us. Questions? Call Dorothy Lancaster at (843) 425-3590 or click below to email her.
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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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At Camp St. Christopher June 17-21!
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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. Held at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island, this camp is always a big hit with grandparents and their grandchildren alike!
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Lenten Devotionals
Still Available 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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Women's Lenten Bible Study
Mondays in Lent ~ 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor
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The first meeting of Martha Vetter's five-week Lenten study was on Monday, and the study will continue each 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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The 2019 St. Philip's Tea Room
April 29-May 3, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. daily
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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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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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Tonight's supper: Chicken Marbella
Next week's supper: Chicken Penne Casserole
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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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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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SAVE THE DATE
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 ~ Walk for Water (9:00 a.m., Riverfront Park, N. Chs.)
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 2 ~ National Day of Prayer (prayer service at noon)
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, Katie Burris, Cynthia Corley, Elizabeth Flowers, 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: Linda Zervos and family on the death of her mother, Carolyn Laney, on March 7.
We grieve with and pray for: Polly Dickson and Evy Silcox and families on the death of their grandmother, Freda Jones, on March 4.
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 Second Sunday in Lent:
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for this Sunday:
- Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
- Philippians 3:17-4:1
- Luke 13:31-35
- Psalm 27
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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
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday
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