~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
June 7, 2020
The Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
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No printed inSPIRE this week
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The church office is closed and all in-person church activities are cancelled through the duration of the present health crisis.
We will be offering worship online during this time.
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Click below to subscribe to our Vimeo and/or YouTube channel, where you may also go to join us for worship online.
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An email with printable Sunday bulletins will be coming later in the week.
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The Canned Food Drive is Less than a Week Away!
Tuesday, June 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Parish House
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The shelves at Tricounty Family Ministries are bare, and they need OUR help to fill them! Can you help in just three easy steps?
- Pick out some cans, jars, or boxes of food from your pantry or the grocery store. "Pop-top" cans are preferable so that Tricounty's homeless clients are able to open them without a can opener, but all donations are welcome and needed!
- Drop off your donations at the Parish House (on the corner of Church and Cumberland Streets) between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. this coming Tuesday, June 9. Members of the Home Missions Team will be available to assist with curbside contactless pickup.
- Spread the word! Call a friend, tell a neighbor, and share on social media.
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Pictured above: The Very Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore speaking at the St. Philip's ECW Fall Dinner in October 2019.
The following is a message distributed by the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina from the Rev. Al Zadig, Rector of St. Michael's Church, where the Dr. Moore served as Scholar-in-Residence.
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Just minutes after our Annual Meeting/Festival of Faith on Zoom today, I received word that our Scholar in Residence and dear friend the Rev. Dr. Peter Moore had died. My brothers and sisters in Christ, we lost a hero of faith this weekend. A hero of the faith who always stood for the bedrock truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture against all odds, powers and principalities.
In addition to writing books, pastoring, and leading, Peter poured his life into the ancient art of mentoring the generations. Whether students at FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools), Trinity School for Ministry, St. Michael's Church, or the Bishops and clergy of the Anglican Leadership Institute, he loved coming alongside to make disciples!
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Save the Date: Blood Drive on June 30
12 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the St. Philip's Parish Hall
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Click the video above for an invitation from Ben Hagood, Home Missions Team member.
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The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors to help trauma patients or those battling illness or injury. The St. Philip's Home Missions Team has organized a blood drive at our Parish Hall on Tuesday, June 30, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Please click this link to sign up for a time to donate:
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The Red Cross follows the highest standards of safety and infection control to ensure you are completely safe while donating blood. If you can give blood now, please participate in our drive. Your small sacrifice can help save a life during this time of urgent need. Your Home Missions Team has discerned that God has opened a door for us to be salt and light in our community by participating in and encouraging blood donations. Let's seize this opportunity to bless those around us in the name of Jesus. Additionally, we will be distributing take-home cheek swab kits if you would like to join the international bone marrow registry.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.–– John 15:13
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, "Lord, when did we see … you sick … and visit you?" And the King will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." ––Matthew 25:37-40
Can you donate blood and help give the gift of life to a stranger in need?
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St. Philip's Staff Mark Second Straight Week With Zero Birthdays
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Pictured above:
An unprecedented second consecutive non-musical virtual staff meeting. Will this extended break from singing help or harm our "virtual choir" abilities?
Pictured below:
Two feline attendees of yesterday's meeting expressed varying levels of interest in the discussion. Both agreed, though (as they assume their presence will be required at all future meetings) that "Zooming" is preferred over traveling by cat carrier in the car to the office.
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St. Philip's staff meetings begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays whether we're meeting in the Parlor or on our computers, and the early birds always have a few minutes to chat beforehand as folks filter in while the clock ticks ever closer to quarter past. As we began "gathering" yesterday, we got an update on The Great Granny Debate ("Mumsy" and "Grandmama"––with the British pronunciation, of course––are currently preferred over "Granny"), and with summer plans up in the air for most, we heard about some backup plans (who's up for visiting
the Ark?). "To dye or not to dye" is old news; during the meeting, it became clear that the question now––as some consider meeting in small, socially distant groups––is "to Zoom or not to Zoom?" One plus that the Rev. Ryan Streett has encountered during his weekly Zoom College Fellowship is that his students have been able to invite their friends who attend college in other parts of the country. And some folks from OUT of the country attended last week's Rector's Bible Study on Zoom! Angela Clark and Lee Moore, co-directors of the St. Philip's Preschool, have at least been able to see their students in person each week during "packet pickup," but the school year comes to a bittersweet end this week.
The conversation turned very somber, though, as we discussed what we'd heard about and seen happening downtown and in the rest of the country over the weekend, and about what has led up to these events. Is there anything weighing heavily on your heart right now? If you would like to talk anything through, whether it has to do with isolation, current events, or anything else, please reply to this email or fill out the questionnaire below to let us know. Our clergy and staff, along with many members of our parish, are available and eager to help you in any way you might need. You may also call one of the priests directly; they would love to hear your voice!
The Rev. Jeff Miller: (843) 812-0556
The Rev. Andrew O'Dell: (843) 639-9084
The Rev. Marc Boutan: (843) 737-1277
The Rev. Brian McGreevy: (843) 793-9830
The Rev. Ryan Streett: (843) 601-1120
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St. Philip's Partners With St. John's Chapel to Assist Families in Need
by Ben Hagood, Home Missions Team
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On May 22, St. Philip's helped to provide needed supplies to residents of the Eastside area of Charleston. The St. Philip's Home Missions Team recently provided $500 of emergency relief funds to our partner church, St. John's Chapel. St. John's decided to use the funds to respond to a request from Danielle Daniels, the Family Service Advocate at Sanders-Clyde Elementary School, to provide basic household and personal supplies to families in need as identified by the teachers. Members of St. John's purchased the needed supplies, and Danielle and teachers at Sanders-Clyde filled individual bags with the supplies and handed them out to 57 families. Thank you, St. Philip's!
Hebrews 13:16: Do not neglect to do good and share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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Hurricane Season: Get Prepared and Get in Touch!
St. Philip's Disaster Relief Team helps in times of hurricane, tornado, flooding, earthquake, fire, or any other disaster
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The Disaster Relief Team's mission is to provide help, assistance, and hope to our parishioners and neighbors in times of extreme crisis by offering comfort and minor emergency repairs.
We have a network of parishioners who are willing and able to respond when they are called via our phone tree. We have two points of the phone tree and geographic coordinators for most of the tri-county area already in place. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers!
Get Prepared
And Get in Touch
We have members throughout the tri-county area available to provide immediate assistance whenever a crisis occurs, whether it be a hurricane, tornado, flooding, earthquake, or fire. We're here to help you!
Click here if you believe you may require assistance before (preparation) or after a disaster (e.g. cleanup).
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
––Matthew 25:40.
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We are pleased to announce the return of Preschool Camp for babies through age three! Two sessions will be offered this summer: June 22-26 and July 13-17 (campers must have been born after September 1, 2015).
The fee per child is $250, and campers do not have to be St. Philip's Preschool students to attend. Space is limited, with preference given for church members and for full-week camp attendance.
A note about safety: Cleaning is something we have always taken very seriously at St. Philip’s Preschool. We will clean and sanitize daily during camp, and we will also be using air purifiers. We would be happy to share our cleaning protocol with you upon request.
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Online Offering: The Rector's Bible Study TOMORROW
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All are invited to join the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller for the Rector's Bible Study online! Yes, this is still THE best way to spend your lunch hour in Charleston––or wherever you happen to be! Fix yourself a sandwich, grab your Bible and a seat on your couch, and click the link below a few minutes before noon tomorrow to join!
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Online Offering: The Rev. Brian McGreevy's "Screwtape Letters" Class TONIGHT
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The Rev. Brian McGreevy continues with his exploration of C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.! You may stream the class on our streaming site,
saintphilips.online.church, where you will be able to chat with others before and after class, or you may watch at your convenience
on YouTube beginning at the same time.
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Daily Devotions from the St. Philip's Clergy
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These reflections are posted to the news section of our website (
stphilipschurchsc.org/news
) Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., but you may also receive direct links to the videos by subscribing below.
Last Thursday,
the Rev. Brian McGreevy
prepared us for Pentecost by talking to us about Robert Robinson, the young troublemaker who would go on to write "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing."
On Friday,
the Rev. Andrew O'Dell
urged us to refer to Romans 8 whenever the trials of life begin to get us down.
On Monday,
the Rev. Marc Boutan
reflected on the enthusiasm he expressed in his early days as a "happy-clappy" Christian.
Yesterday,
the Rev. Ryan Streett
revisited the theme of cultivating a heart of worship by learning more about the object of our worship, this time reflecting on Psalm 135:5-6 and God's omnipotence. Today, the Rev. Brian McGreevy will be looking at the often-misunderstood St. Patrick and the hymn "St. Patrick's Breastplate." (Schedule change: The Rev. Jeff Miller is up tomorrow!)
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Adorable Chorister (with Fuzzy Friends!) Break
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Miss Jo and her choristers (and friends) enjoyed their Zoom meeting this week! It looks like Oreo Hethcox was unintentionally left out of the group shot, so we've included his picture for you.
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Would You Like Someone to Pray With You?
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To pray WITH someone:
Call Juanita Orvin, who will connect you with a prayer minister who will pray for your concerns over the phone.
To ask for prayer FOR someone:
Call Suzanne McCord, head of the prayer chain, and she will pass your request on to members of the chain.
Both options are always confidential.
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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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We pray for the sick: Kelsey Brockbank, Abby Burgess, Katie Burris, Ed Dibble, Elizabeth Flowers, Robert Gould, Janet Hanger, Jonathan Hanger, Joe Livesay, Benjamin Schools, Lavinia Thaxton, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for Ann Bacot Daughtridge and family on the death of her father, Harold E. Igoe, Jr., on May 12.
We grieve with and pray for the family of the Very Rev. Dr. Peter Moore, Director of the Anglican Leadership Institute, who died on May 30.
We pray for our expectant parents: Henslee and Van Elliott, Ralph and Anna Gray Baker, Torrey and Ryan Knapp.
We pray for protection for
Becca Baird, Chris and 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, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, 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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Collect for
Sunday:
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday
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- 2 Corinthians 13:5-14
- Matthew 28:16-20
- Psalm 150
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