~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
March 8, 2020
The Second Sunday in Lent
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Registration Deadline is TOMORROW!
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What Are Your Gifts for Ministry?
Two-part Spiritual Gifts Workshop: Friday, March 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and
Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Parlor
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Did you know that all of us––introverts and extroverts, artists and scientists, college students and senior citizens––whether we’re married or single, working or retired,
all of us were given gifts for ministry?
Many of your fellow St. Philippians have already discovered their gifts for ministry, and now it’s your turn! What will you find out about yourself and how you can reach the hearts of others? Do you have a gift for hospitality? Administration or organization? Perhaps God has gifted you with the ability to lead others in the study of the Bible?
This two-day workshop led by Brian McGreevy, Andrew O’Dell, and Frenchie Richards will help you discover just what God has planned for
you.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
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Men’s Conference: Building God’s Kingdom
by Gregg Lancaster
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Several hundred men from St. Philip’s, churches across the state, and as far away as Kenya attended the Christian Men’s Conference at Camp St. Christopher February 21-23. I was blessed to be among them. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Father’s Blessing,” and the goal was for the weekend to be “a time of blessing for all men, young and old, in order that all men may thus be transformed and more fully equipped to build God’s kingdom, man to man.” Anglican Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel Rob Sturdy, looking like an apostle with his full beard and long, bushy hair, brought a passionate and well-researched message over four sessions. Rob talked about the cultural view of masculinity being precarious: hard to earn and easy to lose versus the biblical view of masculinity being a gift from God. He talked about God being present, proud, and pleased with his son, Jesus, when he was baptized by John and how this blessing is extended to each of us just because we belong to him.
Pictured above L-R: Bryant Bair, Bob Kunes, Richard Moore, Rodney Andrews, and Gregg Lancaster
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An invitation to Every Church Woman from speaker Penn Hagood:
Please come and hear about the perseverance and powerful witness of Paul, “a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,” who wrote, “Finally ... whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things.” His is a message for our own time.
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Parish Oyster Roast
Saturday, March 21, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
The Stuhr Residence: 6862 Point Farm Rd., Wadmalaw Island
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We will have oysters, hot dogs, chili, and dessert––bring yourself or the whole family for great food and fellowship! Tea, lemonade, and water will be provided.
Reservations are required: $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. Please register at stphilipschurchsc.org/events no later than March 17.
In-person signup will also be available following services on March 1, 8, and 15, or you may stop by the church office.
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It’s Okra Soup Time!
St. Philip's Tea Room April 27-May 1: open daily 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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The St. Philip’s Tea Room will be here before you know it, and we need your help
making our famous okra soup! Aluminum containers with covers are available at the church office, and we are accepting soup now through opening day. Please follow the recipe below.
Note: Before delivering the soup to the church,
please freeze it in an aluminum pan provided by the church. One pan can hold one batch of soup. To arrange drop-off at the Parish Hall freezer, please call Ben Singleton, Sexton, at (843) 475-9765 during church office hours only (Monday–Thursday, 8:30–4:30, and Friday, 8:30-1:00). Many thanks! Okra Soup is a favorite at our Tea Room and we appreciate your help in making it.
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Pictured here are just a few of the many volunteers who filled the parlor the other day to put together the volunteer mailing––keep an eye on your mailbox for yours!
You may also sign up online at the link below.
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2019 Annual Report
If you missed Sunday’s annual parish meeting, you may still pick up your copy of the 2019 annual report in the church office. In it, you will find reports from the wardens, the clergy, program staff, and various lay ministries, as well as our 2020 budget and a report from the finance committee.
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The
Timothy LaHaye Prophecy Bible (KJV) has been found! Thank you, Sarah Silcox, for your eagle eye!
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New Offering for Parents of Older or Adult Children
Four Tuesdays beginning March 24 ~ 4:00-5:30 (location on-campus to be determined)
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Rob Rienow is the founder of Visionary Parenting, a ministry designed to be a guide for parents of younger children. At his seminars on Visionary Parenting, Rob kept hearing feedback from parents whose children were grown and out of the house, children who had abandoned their walk with the Lord and were not living in a fashion that displayed any trust in the Lord. In response to these cries for help from parents, Rob developed the Never Too Late program, which consists of four videos followed by prayer and discussion.
The videos develop the idea of restoring and/or developing relationships between parents and children, parents and God, and children and God. Rob’s biblically-based theses develop four steps for participants to take: (1) turn your heart to the Lord; (2) turn your heart to your child; (3) draw your child’s heart to yours; and (4) point your child’s heart to Christ.
As part of this teaching series, we intend to have prayer ministers present at sessions 2, 3, and 4 for individual prayer with the participants about whatever God puts on their hearts after viewing the videos.
A few spots are still available. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Lynn Land Dayton (843-343-1001 or lland312@gmail.com) or Bob Kunes (843-224-5678 or robertkunes0603@comcast.net).
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Pray for Our Mission to LAMB in Honduras!
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Please pray for the team going down to LAMB in Honduras March 6-12. Led by Connie and Jeff Rink, this will be a joint dental/construction team providing much love and care for those at the LAMB Children’s Home. Team members are Connie and Jeff Rink, Parker Rink, John Rink, Wallace Frampton, Pat Gould, Elaine Jarrett, Olivia Brazier, Julie Driscoll, Justin Fouts, Catherine Jones, and three dear friends from St. Michael’s: Bob Ables and Ed and Georgia Barnett. Please pray as they prepare for their mission, as they travel (they meet at the airport at 5:00 a.m. on Friday), and as they minister to the children. Learn more about LAMB, one of St. Philip’s World Mission partners, at
lambinstitute.org.
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Duke University Chorale Concert Next Week
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The Duke University Chorale is coming to St. Philip’s! This stop on their spring tour of the Southeast will feature a varied repertoire of both sacred and non-sacred pieces from many centuries, both unaccompanied and with other instruments. The 50-voice chorale, the principal choral group of Duke’s department of music, has been conducted by Rodney Wynkoop since 1984.
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The St. Philip’s Choir Needs YOU!
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Lent is the perfect time to join the St. Philip’s Choir. All voices are welcome. Come learn with us as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter. You will be greatly blessed as we sing to God’s glory! Plus you have reserved seating for all services. Rehearsals are each Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at 9:15 a.m. most Sundays.
Call Pat Gould at 843-364-9552 for more information
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Ministry Opportunity in the Church Office
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Does your heart jump with eager anticipation when you hear a phone ring? Do you long to utter the words, “Please hold while I transfer you”? Are you curious about what St. Philip’s is like during the week? Consider volunteering for a one-hour shift at the front desk! Front desk volunteers answer the phone, greet people who come to meet with clergy or staff with a warm St. Philip’s welcome, and partake of all the yummy St. Philip’s coffee they could ever want. And there are usually plenty of goodies left over from Bible studies or Wednesday night dinners to munch on. If you’d like to give it a go, please call Felicia Lescow at (843) 722-7734, or email her at
flescow@stphilipschurchsc.org.
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Dearest One
by Gloria Avent
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Dearest One, there is no knowing love’s true joy unless below
all our waves, the pain of losing, deeply buried, marks the flow
of a river’s silent presence: there the dreams we’ve left behind.
Memories of unknown grieving, seek the daylight of our minds.
Who perceives this river’s flowing underneath all conscious thought,
who can hold its many droplets, tears of longing come to nought.
Who can break the awful silence, bring our grief into the light?
Who can bear th’ approaching daylight of true joy through darkest night?
Who will douse our drought with oceans, who will end the loss we know?
Who can slake our thirsting living with a true life giving flow?
Let His river flow unhindered; open gates to flood the fields.
End the drought with waves of healing, broken dreams their harvest yield.
Clear as crystal comes the enlightening when surrender is our friend;
all our thoughts upon that altar nevermore our case defend.
There the light comes on within us, there we see, with eyes now clear.
There, alone, is One All Perfect, taking guilt, removing fear.
Joy is whetted by this choosing of forgiveness freely giv’n,
Now a peace is pouring o’er us, now we know the joy of heav’n,
We, no longer isolated by the heaviness of shame,
find our welcome in the promise of a new and glorious name:
the Beloved of the Savior;
in His grip our safety sure. In the arms of love He wields us
through the river of life so pure.
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Have You Joined Team St. Philip's?
Saturday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. at Riverfront Park in North Charleston
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Click the link below to support Water Mission, one of St. Philip’s World Mission partners, by registering to walk with our clergy and other parishioners or by making a donation.
From watermission.org:
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. On March 21, thousands will rally together in Charleston to give hope to those who lack access to safe water. It’s more than a Walk. It’s an event that will impact people around the world forever by providing solutions that save lives. Join Water Mission as we Walk so others won’t have to.
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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Begins This Weekend
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Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, March 7, so you can be sure to be on time to church on Sunday!
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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
Mar. 6-7 ~ Spiritual Gifts Workshop (
click here
to register)
Mar. 6-12 ~ Mission to LAMB in Honduras (prayers requested)
Mar. 10 ~ ECW Spring Dinner (6:00 p.m. ~
click here
to register)
Mar. 13 ~ Duke University Choral Concert (6:30 p.m.)
Mar. 15 ~ Missions Sunday with guest preacher and speaker the Rt. Rev. Alden Hathaway
Mar. 15 ~ Charleston Men's Chorus Spring Concert (4:00 p.m.)
Apr. 12 ~ Easter Day (services at 6:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m.; fellowship breakfast at 7:30 a.m.)
Apr. 19 ~ Confirmation Sunday with Bishop Lawrence
Apr. 27-May 1 ~ St. Philip's Tea Room
May 31 ~ Choral Evensong (5:30 p.m.)
June 15-18 ~ Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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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; Nick Gudzan, Janet Hanger, Jonathan Hanger; Bobby Hood, Sr.; Jane Jilich; Barbara Lisle; Joe Livesay; Kimbrough McEniry; Peter Moore; Harold Patteson; Benjamin Schools, and Lindsey Wing.
We pray for our expectant parents:
Oliver and Courtney Iselin, Andy and Emily Yoho, Henslee and Van Elliott, Ralph and Anna Gray Baker.
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, 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 Sunday
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- Genesis 12:1-9
- I Peter 1:14-25
- John 3:1-16
- Psalm 33:12-21
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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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