~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
May 26, 2019
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Summer Schedule Changes
Now in recess:
Sunday School, Rector’s Forum, Sr. High Youth Group
May 23:
Last Rector’s Bible Study before summer recess.
May 24:
Last Middle School Youth Group.
May 29:
Last Wednesday supper and classes.
The 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Alive! service continues through June.
May 29:
Last regular weekly mailing of the inSPIRE newsletter. The inSPIRE will be mailed every two weeks through the summer (June 12, June 26, etc.). Regular mailings will resume September 4.
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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 the Rev. Brian McGreevy, St. Philip’s resident C.S. Lewis scholar, for the Generations Ministry spring finale tonight at 7:00 p.m.! C.S. Lewis’s
The Chronicles of Narnia and his letters to children are marvelous resources for grandparents to use to share the Truth of the Gospel with their grandchildren in a winsome and age-appropriate way.
All are welcome to join us for worship and supper (beginning at 5:30 p.m.) before the event. Come and learn some creative ways to use these resources for family ministry!
Photograph by Travis Dew Photography
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“St. Philip’s Day” at Tricounty Family Ministries
by Ruthie Lilly
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I am proud to be a member of the St Philip’s family of volunteers that took part in preparing and serving lunch at Tricounty Family Ministries last Wednesday. Marc Boutan, Ben Hagood, and Andrew O’Dell provided beautiful praise music along with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” to Ryan Streett. The diners enjoyed the music as well as a fabulous barbecue meal donated by Jimmy Hagood. The fellowship among the volunteers and the guests was amazing and God’s love abounded.
Serving the guests is truly a privilege and a heartwarming experience available throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It only takes a few hours of your day to volunteer to serve food and share a smile and God’s love with people in need.
Above: Bob Kunes and Ruthie Lilly, flanked by other St. Philip’s
volunteers, ready a BBQ plate for a Tricounty guest on May 15.
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What’s Another Word for Hospitality?
“McAdams!”
by David Gilbert, St. Philip’s Youth Minister
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Sunday, May 19, was a gorgeous day and our last high school youth group of the season. What was different about this when compared to other senior high send-offs? The McAdams family hosted our youth group at their home on Shem Creek. Allison (Mrs. McAdams) had been asking me for a while to please take her up on her offer to host us during a high tide. She twisted my arm so hard that I just couldn’t say no any longer!
It was fate that the date of the last youth group was the perfect night to host us. As all the kids arrived, we were greeted at the door by the gentle, warm, and larger-than-life smile of Allison. I said, “May the Lord be with you!” and all of the youth sang the response back (some better than others!). I then led the group in a prayer of joy and thanksgiving for the Spirit of hospitality. Allison walked us through their beautiful home, which is full of eclectic art, family treasures, pictures, and love. She took us out the back door, through their screened-in porch, and down the stairs to the marsh. We ducked under an old oak dripping fat with Spanish moss. The breeze was gentle and the golden sun was starting its descent towards the west.
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Happy Birthday, Ryan Streett!
by Sarah Silcox
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Members of the Rev. Ryan Streett’s College Fellowship gathered for a birthday bonfire at the Streett residence on May 15.
This past Wednesday, the young adults of College Fellowship came together to celebrate Ryan’s birthday. As I was looking across the table at everyone in attendance, I came to realize that we were celebrating so much more than Ryan’s birthday. We were celebrating God’s work through one man. Ryan brought God’s plan to life. Through one way or another, Ryan brought all of us together to that one table, full of his wife Anna’s delicious food (if you didn’t know, Anna is an AMAZING cook). Through spiritual guidance, encouragement, and tabletop soccer, Ryan has helped the young adults of this group further our faith and spiritual maturity.
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Free Concert!
Canterbury and St. David Choirs
Sunday, June 2, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church
Come enjoy a preview of the sacred music our children’s choirs will sing on their European tour this summer! Their varied repertoire with music from many musical periods includes choir favorites such as Stroope’s “Homeland” and Hogan’s “Elijah Rock.”
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St. Philip’s Welcomes Logansport Children’s Choir
Free concert Saturday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m. in the Church
and joining us in worship Sunday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m.
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Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story
A New Women’s Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 6 ~ at the Gottshalk residence in West Ashley
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Come join the West Ashley Women’s Bible Study Group for a new 7-week Bible study called "Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story." This video-based study is designed to help us understand the Bible as a whole and to help us discover the seamless thread connecting the people, places, and promises of the Bible in a whole new way. If you have never been in a Bible study, this would be a great place to start!
For more information or to sign up, please call Tammy Gottshalk at 843-270-4014 or click below to email her.
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Website Updates Coming Soon
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Over the next few months, St. Philip's staff will be working on organizing the website so that parishioners can easily find the information they're looking for and visitors and newcomers know right away what we're about, what to expect at our services, and how they can get involved in the life of our parish. Our goal is a user-friendly, intuitive website, but if you find yourself having any trouble locating a particular page or bit of information as we update, please talk to any member of the church staff or call the church office at (843) 722-7734.
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Get your red shirt ready!
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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.
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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.
Thank you to all who have already donated! 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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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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Tonight's supper: Taco Bar
Next week's supper: Chicken Marbella
Please note that the Inklings Forum, as part of the Generations Ministry spring finale, will be in the Parish Hall tonight
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This Thursday:
Last Rector's Bible Study before Summer Recess
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Your Fellow Parishioners Want to See YOUR Words in the inSPIRE!
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Are you planning on attending an upcoming St. Philip's event, such as tonight's Generations Ministry event or next week's children's choir concert?
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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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Never miss a sermon! Click below to subscribe to our podcast.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 24 ~ Last Middle School Youth Group before summer recess
May 27 ~ Memorial Day (church office closed)
May 29 ~ Last Wednesday supper before summer recess
(Wednesdays Alive! services continue through June)
Jun. 2 ~ Canterbury/St. David Choirs Spoleto Concert (3:00 p.m.)
Jun. 5 ~ First Wednesday Men's Lunch (12 noon, Parish Hall)
Jun. 7 ~ Diocesan Night at the RiverDogs (7:05 p.m.)
Jun. 9 ~ VBS Volunteer Lunch & Training II (11:45 a.m.)
Jun. 17-21 ~ St. P’s Preschool Summer Camp I
Jun 19-24 ~ Haiti Annual Feast Day Mission
Jul. 15-19 ~ St. P’s Preschool Summer Camp II
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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, Joe Gilchrist, Bill Gorgas, Tracy Graudin, Jonathan Hanger, Joe Livesay, Frank Lucas, Jane Martin, Kathy Ravenel, Edmund Rhett, Antoon Rijswijk, Benjamin Schools, John Templeton, Michael Walsh, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for:
Nancy McGowan and family on the death of her sister, Catherine Freeman, on May 20.
We pray for our expectant parents: Ran and Jane Stoney, John and Kelsey Lipscomb, Sam and Carrie Little, Boykin and Thomas Anderson, Katie and Ruben Perez-Phillips.
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 Sixth Sunday of Easter:
O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards thee, that we, loving thee in all things and above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for May 26:
- Acts 16:6-15
- Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
- John 14:23-29
- Psalm 67
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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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