~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
January 26, 2020
The Third Sunday of Epiphany
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For Grandparents: A Generations Ministry Event
Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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Grandparents, following Wednesdays Alive! worship and supper tonight, join us to hear author Michael James Dowling speak to us about his new book,
Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables, an ideal resource for grandparents.
We will also be hearing from the Rev. Brian McGreevy, who will share the Christian worldview and help guide us in using Dowling’s book to help our grandchildren navigate the culture in which we live.
Michael James Dowling has been writing professionally since 1999. He and his wife, artist and illustrator Sarah Buell Dowling, have three grown children and one grown grandchild.
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The Rev. Brian McGreevy's "Screwtape Letters" class will be combined with this Generations Ministry event and will therefore meet in the Parish Hall instead of the Parlor (tonight only).
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Recipe for a Christian Life
Reflections on Canon J.John's Sermon
by Denise C. Pickford
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I love to cook. Browsing through recipes and then preparing them for my family and friends is one of my favorite things to do. To me, I am showing my love for them by taking the time to follow each step and make the preparations for a wonderful meal as my gift to them––and, of course, when my children were younger, to ensure their proper physical growth and health.
Is preparing nourishment in the form of food for our bodies any different from being nourished spiritually? We are not just a physical body; we have a spiritual body that must be fed as well. Without food and water, we would die. Without feeding our spiritual bodies or souls, we would become empty and begin searching for, in many instances, the wrong things to feed our hunger, which could never be satisfied with just earthly things. God wants to nourish our souls so that we may have the proper spiritual growth and health.
As I sat listening to Canon J.John on Sunday, his sermon struck me as the perfect “recipe” for how to live a Christian life!
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Canon J.John with his wife Killy, who read Psalm 121:1-2 as lector at the 10:30 service on January 19
St. Philip’s Church is so grateful for Canon J.John’s visit this week! If you missed any of his talks (January 19 Rector’s Forum, January 19 sermon, or January 21 ALI lecture), visit our website,
stphilipschurchsc.org/sermons-classes. Links to our podcasts are also available on that page. Be sure to subscribe!
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Get Inspired by @stpyouth!
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Do you follow @stpyouth on Instagram? St. Philip's youth leaders inspire the next generation of St. Philippians (and our young friends and neighbors), and they can inspire YOU, too! Even if your kids have long since left home, or they're too young for youth group, or you're single or married without children, you will enjoy seeing what our youth are up to and what they're learning from our leaders. As you can see from last night's Instagram story, we can ALL benefit from what they have to share!
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School of Healing Prayer® Ministry: Level l
5:30 p.m. on Mondays in the Parlor beginning February 10
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We will be offering a 10-week course, developed by Christian Healing Ministries, which will help us to receive prayer and healing for ourselves while training and equipping us to pray for others. Topics we will be covering include spiritual oppression, physical and emotional/inner healing of wounds and hurts, healing through forgiveness, and many others. To sign up, please contact Juanita Orvin (
juanitaorvin@gmail.com
or 843-884-4018) or the Rev. Ryan Streett (
rstreett@stphilipschurchsc.org
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Christian Healing Ministries
is a Christ-centered, ecumenical, and non-profit organization that is dedicated to the practice and teaching of healing prayer. Founded nearly 40 years ago by Judith and the late Francis MacNutt, CHM strives to be a visible presence of Jesus’ desire to heal in the world today and to make Christian healing prayer a way of life in families, churches, and medical professions.
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CORRECTION: Juanita Orvin’s contact information was listed incorrectly in last week’s inSPIRE and eSPIRE. Please note her corrected phone number and email address above.
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Water Mission’s 2019 At A Glance:
600,000 People Received Safe Water, 4,700 Walked for Water, and More
from watermission.org
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Above, from the Water Mission website: Water Mission founders George and the late Molly Greene with their grandchildren at the 2019 Walk for Water in North Charleston, where more than 4,700 family members, coworkers, church groups, and dogs walked together to end the global water crisis. Below: The 2019 St. Philip’s Walk for Water team.
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If you prayed, volunteered your time, gave a gift, or supported Water Mission in other ways throughout the past year, then you helped us serve more than 600,000 people with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in 2019.
Together, we were the hands and feet of Christ. We…
- completed safe water projects in 182 communities and 20 countries,
- provided desperately needed safe water to survivors of natural disasters,
- traveled to rural areas around the world to install sustainable safe water and sanitation systems,
- and helped refugees fleeing violence and persecution.
We are so grateful for God’s blessings and your support this year. Before we turn the page on 2019, let’s look back at our work the past 12 months to help end the global water crisis.
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Guest Preacher on February 9, 16: John Dickson
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On February 9 and 16, author, academic, and media presenter John Dickson will be our guest preacher at both worship services (8:15 and 10:30 a.m.) and our guest speaker at the Rector’s Forum (9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall). The Rev. Dr. John Dickson
thinks, writes, and
speaks. In all that he does, whether in the media or the church, creative or academic, he strives to be a public advocate for the Christian faith.
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The St. Philip’s Choir is Accepting New Members
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Choir is inspiring, enjoyable and filled with learning! Plus, singing is good for your health and your mind. Join us as we serve God, learn beautiful music, and make new friends.
Please call Pat Gould at 843-364-9552 or email her at
pgould@stphilipschurchsc.org
to arrange for a very simple audition.
I will sing of steadfast love and justice;
to you, O Lord, I will make music.
––Psalm 101:1
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Above: a print of a 1979 James Polzois painting of the St. Philip’s Choir in the rain hangs outside of the choir room on the second floor of the Ministries Hall (church office building).
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New Offering
from Organist/Choirmaster Pat Gould
Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. in the Choir Room
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Beginning today, January 22, I am offering a class for all who wish to improve their voices. I’m calling the class “Tips for Being a Good Singer,” and it is open to all. We’ll study breathing, posture, and holding your book, and as you improve, we’ll add vocal training and sight-reading tips.
The class begins promptly at 5:15 in the choir room and will last about 30 minutes so choir members can get ready for rehearsal at 6:00. Please let me know to expect you. No charge, of course. Just give me your willing smiles and your desire to learn! Contact Pat Gould at
pgould@stphilipschurchsc.org or (843) 364-9552.
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Early Bird St. Christopher Summer Camp Registration Ends Saturday at 5:00 p.m.!
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Early registration for summer camp at St. Christopher on Seabrook Island runs from January 13, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. through January 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Click below to apply. This is an opportunity for members of our diocese to secure a place at camp before it opens to the general public. The sessions still fill up fast––act now!
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About the camp (from stchristopher.org):
Our goal is for campers to return home with a better understanding of who they are as individuals created for a purpose within God’s plan. Our staff of well-trained, college-age, Christian leaders works to see campers’ lives formed by the power and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
During the day, campers participate in activities such as hiking through our pristine maritime forest, sailing and kayaking in the estuary, team building, seining, rock climbing, games, and much more, along with daily chapel and small-group Bible study.
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Spots are still available!
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Discount given for sons attending with their fathers
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We’d love to feature YOUR story
in the next inSPIRE!
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If you’re not sure what to write about, use one of the following topics for inspiration!
My Faith Story: How did you first come to know God? Have you had any ups and downs in your relationship with Him?
My St. Philip’s: Has your family been a part of St. Philip’s for generations or are you a newcomer (or somewhere in between)? Tell us about your experience in the parish.
Everyday Miracles: We never know what God has in store for us, and sometimes things work out in ways we could never have imagined. Tell us about something you’ve seen that’s made you think, “Thank God!”
Questions? Email Lea or call her at (843) 722-7734, ext. 232.
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Tonight's supper: Homestyle Beef Casserole
Next week's supper: Creamed Chicken over Rice
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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.
Accompanying slide presentations for certain classes are also available for download.
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Never miss a sermon! Click below to subscribe to our Sermons podcast.
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SAVE THE DATE
Jan. 23-25 ~ Youth Pilgrimage to Walk for Life in D.C. (prayers requested)
Feb. 17 ~ Presidents' Day (church office closed)
Feb. 25 ~ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (5:30 p.m.)
Feb. 26 ~ Ash Wednesday (services at 8:00 a.m., noon, and 5:30 p.m.)
Mar. 1 ~ Parish Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Mar. 21 ~ Water Mission's Walk for Water (9:00 a.m., Riverfront Park)
Apr. 25 ~ Anglican Women’s Spring Gathering (Mt. P)
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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: Walton Avery, Katie Burris, Kelly Corlett, Ed Dibble, Elizabeth Flowers, Meredith Gale, Robert Gould, Tracy Graudin, Janet Hanger, Jonathan Hanger, Ed Holt, Barbara Lisle, Joe Livesay, Peter Moore, Harold Patteson, Aranell Ray, Benjamin Schools, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for:
The family of Gordon Reames Payne, who died January 15.
We pray for our expectant parents:
Oliver and Courtney Iselin.
We pray for protection for:
Becca Baird, Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Hayes Fair, George Hoefer, Andrew Kane, Horry Kerrison,
Charles Kirkman, Frazier Kulze,
John Mason,
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 Third Sunday of Epiphany:
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and all the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday
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- Amos 3:1-11
- 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
- Matthew 4:12-22
- Psalm 139:1-18
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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.
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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