~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
May 12, 2019
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Rector's Bible Study Resumes Tomorrow
• Thursdays at 12 noon in the Parish Hall
• Final class before summer recess is May 23
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On the lunch menu today: Taco Bar
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Thank You to the 2019 Tea Room Volunteers!
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Harry Gregorie, Jane McGreevy, and Carol Robinson were among the hundreds of people who lent their hands and hearts to this year’s Tea Room.
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On behalf of my co-chair, Amanda Steinhardt, and the entire Tea Room Committee, I would like to thank you so very much for all of the hard work and effort that each and every one of you put into last week! The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the crowds were steady and strong. I personally enjoyed meeting so many new people and getting to know fellow church members.
We know that taking time away from your job, family, and day is a sacrifice and commitment, and we thank you! We are all so blessed and fortunate to have such a wonderful church home at St. Philip’s.
Thank you!
Hope Gamble, 2019 Tea Room Co-Chair
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Above left: Queens of the dessert room Cantey Foxworth, Betsy Grimball, Monti Hanger, and Elizabeth Dixon.
Above right: “Miss Em” Whipple and her Lady Baltimore cake.
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Star Gospel Supply Drive a Great Success!
by Doug Ringer, Home Missions Committee
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Proverbs 11:25 in the NIV reads, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” So, St. Philippians, you should be feeling as fresh as a daisy these days! The recent supply drive for the Star Gospel Mission, culminating in a final push on May 5, has, at last count, provided the following items for the mission: 53 paper towels rolls, 55 washcloths, 2 bath mats, 17 sheet sets, 21 pillow cases, 2 blankets, 170 toilet paper rolls, 5010 napkins, 944 paper dinner plates, 28 small paper plates, 32 paper bowls, 30 plastic cups, 52 soaps, 14 pillows, 6 tissue boxes, 43 bath towels, 23 hand towels, 13 sheets without pillowcases, 1 mattress pad, (2) $25 Walmart gift cards, (2) $25 Target gift cards.
The Rev. Bill Christian, director of the mission, has expressed his deep gratitude for our church’s generosity. Please pray for our Home Missions committee as we hope and plan for deeper involvement with our city mission partners. For those who could not donate last Sunday, feel free to drop supplies by the church office and committee members will get the items to the mission. Remember Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
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Deadline to submit info is TODAY at 5:00 p.m.
Senior Recognition moved to this Sunday, May 12
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Is someone in your family graduating from high school, college, or grad school this spring?
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Email your graduate's name and school to Lea Andrews by May 8 so that we may recognize him or her in the inSPIRE and the May 12 (Senior Recognition Sunday) bulletin! If applicable, please also include the degree or major and/or the school he or she is headed to next.
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Women Reading God’s Word
With Cynthia Patteson and Dorothy Lancaster
Four Wednesdays beginning tonight, May 8
7:15 p.m. in the Piano Room (3rd floor of Ministries Hall)
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• Have you ever wanted to study God’s Word but felt daunted by the task?
• Have you been determined to start reading the Bible only to start but lose momentum quickly?
• Have you ever felt confused or lost when reading a passage in the Bible?
• Are you looking for ways to get more out of your quiet time with God?
• Do you enjoying reading the Word but need a little encouragement?
• Are you looking for a way to get connected with other women of St. Philip’s?
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Join Dorothy Lancaster and Cynthia Patteson for a new women’s class in May! We will be exploring ways and reasons why we should study God’s Word, and the only materials you will need are a notepad and your ESV Bible (we will have copies available to share if you don’t have an ESV of your own).
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National Day of Prayer: Loving One Another
originally published on watermission.org
by Molly Greene, Co-founder, Chair, & Chief Stewardship Officer of Water Mission
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What a privilege and blessing it is to live in a country where we have the freedom to participate in a National Day of Prayer. Created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed by President Harry S. Truman, the National Day of Prayer is significant because it prompts us to remember how our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when making decisions. Each year, the first Thursday of May is set aside as a time to pray for our nation and to come humbly before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders, unity for our country, and His grace upon each of us.
At Water Mission, we believe that prayer is inseparable from our work of providing access to safe water in rural communities and disaster areas. While we always strive to ensure that our practices and technology are best-in-class, it is through the Lord’s providence and provision that we’ve been able to install safe water and sanitation solutions, foster community development, cultivate relationships, and shepherd resources effectively and widely. Without prayer, we wouldn’t just be lost—we would be amiss. Our vision is to see all people have access to safe water and an opportunity to experience God’s love. And our mission of ending the global water crisis—which affects 2.1 billion people—can seem insurmountable, but we face this work with the power of prayer.
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St. Philip's Day at Tricounty: Outreach Lunch
Wednesday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. ~ Tricounty Family Ministries
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Please join the St. Philip’s clergy, Home Missions team, and our volunteer chef, Jimmy Hagood, for what promises to be a wonderful day of feeding the stomach and the soul! Arrive at 10:45 a.m. at Tricounty Family Ministries in N. Charleston (2105 Cosgrove Ave.). We will serve from 11:00-1:00.
Questions? Contact Amey Warder at (843) 452-9742.
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Generations Ministry Spring Finale:
Calling all Grandparents!
Wednesday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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Grandparents, join us for the Generations Ministry spring finale on May 22! Our speaker is the Rev. Brian McGreevy, St. Philip’s resident C.S. Lewis scholar, who will speak on Lewis’s beloved allegorical children’s series
The Chronicles of Narnia and how grandparents might use it to connect with and minister to their grandchildren.
The Generations team will also be giving a brief report on the ministry’s inaugural year. Lynn Land will recap this year’s meetings and tell us of upcoming fall opportunities where we grandparents can learn from each other in small groups and dive more deeply into intentional grandparenting as we discover what the Bible says about our role. Amy Watson Smith, St. Philip’s Director of Ministry to Children and Families, will give us a sneak preview of St. Philip’s Vacation Bible School (June 10-13)––she always has resources for us grandparents to share with our precious grandchildren.
Don’t miss this final Generations event before summer break!
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Diocesan Night at the RiverDogs:
Get your red shirt ready!
Friday, June 7, at 7:05 p.m. at “The Joe”
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It’s almost time for the Diocesan night at the RiverDogs! Join Bishop Mark Lawrence, his wife Allison, and members of churches throughout the Diocese of South Carolina to cheer on the Charleston Riverdogs as they face the Asheville Tourists! This is a perfect event to invite friends and neighbors to come and see what our St. Philip’s and the Diocese of South Carolina are all about. Registration will open soon––to get on the pre-registration list, email Joy Hunter at
jhunter@dioceseofsc.org.
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Click the scroll to register!
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Summer Camp at St. Philip’s Preschool
~ for infants through age three ~
June 17-21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
July 15-19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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St. Philip’s Preschool is offering summer camps the weeks of June 17-21 and July 15-19, from 9:00-12:00 daily. These programs are for infants through age 3 (must be born after September 1, 2014). Your child does not have to be a student of St. Philip’s to attend.
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The St. Philip’s Summer Choir
As summer approaches, consider being a part of the St Philip’s Summer Choir! No rehearsals––meet at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays to learn familiar anthems. Remember––choir members may need to take some time off during the summer, but core singers will always be there to assist you. Serve God in choir!
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The Resurrection Choir
Do you love to sing but don’t feel equipped for the St Philip’s Choir? Join the Resurrection Choir! All who enjoy singing are welcome to lead hymns at parish funerals. Notification by email. No rehearsals, no anthems; just vest and sing familiar hymns as we help lead at funerals.
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Musical Instruments and Toothbrushes Needed!
Haiti Annual Feast Day Mission ~ June 19-24, 2019
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The team heading to Haiti will hand-carry your generous donations of:
Musical instruments: new or gently used wind instruments, guitars, and battery-powered keyboards. Help the children make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
General dental supplies: children’s toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, and dental floss.
Items can be dropped off in the church office, or we will gladly pick them up. St. Philip’s is the sole supply source for our sister church community, and we hand-deliver to them each year. We thank you in advance for your kind and generous donations for these basic needs.
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Tonight's supper: Penne Chicken
Next week's supper: Creamed Chicken Over Rice
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Would You Like to See Your Words in the inSPIRE?
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Are you planning on attending an upcoming St. Philip's event, such as next week's men's lunch or the new women's Bible study?
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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 on topics of your own choosing; you may contribute anonymously if you prefer.
If you’d like to contribute, please contact Lea Andrews at (843) 722-7734, ext. 232, or click below to email her. No experience is necessary.
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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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SAVE THE DATE
May 12 ~ Senior Recognition Sunday (date change)
May 19 ~ Last day of Sunday School before summer recess
May 19 ~ Last Senior High Youth Group before summer recess
May 22 ~ Last Wednesday supper before summer recess
(Wednesdays Alive! services continue through June)
May 24 ~ Last Middle School Youth Group before summer recess
Jun. 2 ~ Canterbury/St. David Choirs Spoleto Concert (3:00 p.m.)
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, Elizabeth Flowers, Catherine Freeman, Joe Gilchrist, Bill Gorgas, Tracy Graudin, Joe Livesay, Frank Lucas, Jane Martin, Bob O’Callaghan, Elaine Pendarvis, Edmund Rhett, Antoon Rijswijk, Benjamin Schools, John Templeton, Michael Walsh, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for:
The family of Homer Clayton Burrous, Jr., who died on May 1.
We grieve with and pray for: Carol McLaren and family on the death of her husband, Richard McLaren, on May 5.
We pray for our expectant parents: Ran and Jane Stoney, John and Kelsey Lipscomb.
We pray for protection for:
Becca, Janie, and Wills Baird, Julia Beasley, 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 Fourth Sunday of Easter:
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for May 12:
- Acts 9:36-43
- Revelation 7:9-17
- John 10:22-30
- Psalm 23
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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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