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~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
March 3, 2024
The Third Sunday in Lent
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Annual Meeting This Sunday!
No 8:15 service ~ Regular Sunday school schedule
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All St. Philippians are encouraged to attend the annual meeting this Sunday, March 3!
- No 8:15 service
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Regular Sunday school schedule (yes, Rector's Forum, too!)
- 10:30 a.m. worship
- 12 noon lunch and meeting in Parish Hall (nursery/childcare with children's lunch and activities on first floor)
○ Rector's Address
○ Vestry elections
○ Diocesan Convention delegate elections
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Now Seeking Nominations for Diocesan Convention Delegates
March 8–9 in Bluffton, SC
Because elected convention delegates will need to travel this year, we are seeking nominations ahead of the annual parish meeting. Please first confirm that your nominee is willing and able to attend both days of the Diocesan Convention, and then send the name to Rachel Murphy (rachel@saintphilips.church), Senior Warden Penn Hagood (pennhagood@gmail.com), or Junior Warden Foster Gaillard (Foster.Gaillard@wbd-us.com).
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Choral Evensong Sunday at 5:30 p.m. | |
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Come Further Up, Come Further In
Monday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Henry's on the Market
Men of all ages are invited to enjoy fellowship, prayer, teaching and discussion with this group, which meets every other week at Henry's.
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Theology on Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Henry's on the Market
Justin Hare and Brian McGreevy are back at Henry's next Tuesday at 7:00! All young adults are invited to this biweekly gathering to enjoy pizza (provided), beverages of their choosing (free water, cash bar), and conversation.
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Monthly Men's Lunch with Major General John S. Grinalds
Wednesday, March 6 ~ 12 noon in the Parish Hall
All men of the community are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and hear testimony from this month's speaker, Major General John S. Grinalds, former president of The Citadel.
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Grandparents@Prayer Monthly Drop-In
Thursday, March 7 ~ 11:00–11:45 a.m. in the Chapel
Grandparents, drop in before next week's Rector's Bible Study to pray intentionally for your grandchildren. Resources are provided, and prayer team members are available to pray with you if you'd like.
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God’s Revelation: Creation and Redemption
March 10, 17, and 24 ~ 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall
God, by his Word, through his Word, spoke into existence all that is. In so doing, he clearly revealed himself to all mankind through that creation. But “His Story” was not yet complete. When the time was right, that same Word became flesh, dwelt among us, died, and rose again, opening a door we could not: our redemption. Join us for this special Rector's Forum series as Alan Runyan leads us in this journey from creation to the Cross.
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Other Upcoming Events, Registrations | |
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Craft Night for the Tea Room Gift Shop: Oyster Beads!
Monday, March 11 ~ 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Ladies, join Caroline Fitzgerald and Molly Hare for a fun evening of fellowship, pizza, and oyster beads! No experience necessary––bring a friend! All materials provided.
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2024 Walk for Water
Saturday, March 23 ~ 9:00 a.m. at Riverfront Park
Each dollar raised by this event is going to make an impact through a safe water community development project! We hope you'll consider supporting our team by making a donation or registering to walk with us. Register for free with the code "STPHILIPS24"!
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The 100th Anniversary of the Charleston Premiere of John Stainer's "Crucifixion"
Palm Sunday, March 24 ~ 5:00 p.m.
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Serve a Meal to Citadel Cadets
Monday, March 25 ~ 5:15 p.m.
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A Call to Step Up
by Katherine Daughtridge
Last April, my husband and I were blessed with our first child. As we approach her one-year birthday, I realize time is already slipping by much too quickly. I find myself scrolling through months of baby pictures on my phone, hoping to somehow savor each memory—to slow it all down. But even as I work to stay present in the moment, my mind inevitably drifts to the future.
I imagine our daughter passing through the different phases of her life—from playing in our backyard to her first day of school, and yes, even getting married. The scenes and settings of these visions are particularly clear, and one appears more often than all the others: St. Philip’s.
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Tea Room Gift Shop Items Needed!
The Tea Room Committee will be very gratefully accepting your donations for the gift shop now through April 19 in the church office! Please use the following list as a guideline when deciding when you would like to donate:
Please note that we are able to accept only new and handmade items this year.
- Non-perishable food items (securely closed and neatly labeled)
- Handmade jewelry, scarves
- Handmade soaps, candles
- Coffee table books, cookbooks (new)
- Original artwork, photography
- Notecards, stationery
- Baked goods (individually wrapped and neatly labeled––accepted opening day and throughout Tea Room week)
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The Home Missions Team Announces “Saturday Serves”!
Third Saturday Serving Opportunities Begin This Month
What is a “Saturday Serve”? On the third Saturday morning of each month (September through May), our Home Missions Team will offer an opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to serve together with one of our home mission ministry partners. Financially supporting these ministries is vital, but serving with our hands and hearts will only further the message of Christ’s love and provisions to our supported ministries and people in need they serve.
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St. Philip’s Church Music
Is on YouTube!
The St. Philip’s music ministry team has made it easier than ever for you to listen to your favorite hymns, anthems, and praise music! Access the music team’s new YouTube channel at the link below, and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you can get notified when new pieces are added and easily locate their channel when you feel like browsing!
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Can You Identify This Mystery Girl?
This portrait got mixed in with the McCormicks' belongings when they left the rectory, and they recently discovered it. Do you recognize the young lady? Call the church office at (843) 722-7734 or email office@stphilipschurchsc.org if you do! We would love to get this beautiful portrait returned to its rightful owner.
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The Snowdrops Are in Bloom!
For about the next week or so, the snowdrops in the west cemetery (across from the church) will be beautifully in bloom. Stop in before or after church or during the week during church office hours to get a peek!
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Regular weekly events and services | |
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Midweek Morning Prayer
Wednesdays at 8:00 in the Chapel
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Wednesdays Alive!
come-as-you-are service of midweek Holy Communion followed by supper and C.S. Lewis class
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Tonight's Supper: Creamed Curry Chicken
Next Week's Supper: Beef Stew
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The Rector's Bible Study
Thursdays at noon in the Parish Hall
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This Sunday's Service and Class Information | | |
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The Rev. Andrew R. O'Dell is preaching at our services of Holy Eucharist at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children of all ages begins at 9:15 a.m., and adult classes, including the Rector's Forum and the Hares' parenting class, begin at 9:30 a.m. | |
Roving Smile Ambassador Explores the PR Arena | |
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Following the leftover taco controversy earlier this month, Marshall the roving smile ambassador let us know that he is available to help us get rid of any "extra" food we may have in the church office. (If you don't know the controversy we're talking about, don't worry...you're better off not knowing. It was a very upsetting situation involving a dog who did not receive any leftover tacos.)
Marshall's offer, which those who don't know him might assume is self-serving, is actually evidence that he has his church's best interest at heart. After all, what better way to make folks forget about the dog who didn't get any tacos than by posting a bunch of pictures of a dog getting fed all the Wednesday night leftovers his tummy can handle?
If you follow St. Philip's on social media, you already knew about Marshall's offer, and you're probably already disappointed that photo evidence of his leftover consumption hasn't shown up yet. (Don't worry...if Marshall has his way, you'll see plenty of evidence in due time.) But if this is the first you're hearing about it, why not take a minute right now to give us a follow so that you, too, can be among the first to hear about schedule changes, special events, and office helper news?
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Important Dates
March 3 ~ Parish Annual Meeting and lunch (no 8:15 service)
March 6 ~ Monthly Men's Lunch (noon in the Parish Hall)
March 7 ~ Grandparents@Prayer monthly drop-in (11:00–11:45 a.m. in the chapel)
March 23 ~ Walk for Water (9:00 a.m. at Riverfront Park)
March 24 ~ Palm Sunday (services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m.)
March 24 ~ John Stainer’s Crucifixion (5:00 p.m.)
100th Anniversary of first Charleston performance
March 25, 26, 27 ~ Holy Week Eucharist services (8:00 a.m.)
March 28 ~ Maundy Thursday (service at 6:00 p.m.)
March 29 ~ Good Friday (Good Friday liturgy at noon and Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m.)
March 31 ~ Easter Day (services at 6:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m.)
April 4 ~ Lowcountry Pregnancy Center Annual Banquet with Eric Metaxas
April 22–26 ~ St. Philip’s Tea Room
June 17–20 ~ Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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We pray for the sick: Jimmy Bowes, Beau Brogdon, Harry Carr, Diane Christensen, Karen Collins, Steve Darling, Mary Forbes, Myron Harrington, Marvin Kirkland, Nancy Love, Rena Mack, Eric Panizza, Lou Parker, Robert Richards, Fran Sanders, Ava Singleton, Steve Smith, Esther Spade, Pete Sperr, Susan Timmons, Ginny Townsend, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for Mims Weldon and family on the death of her grandmother, Mary Jane Mixson Harper, on February 21.
We grieve with and pray for Caroline Falcone and family on the death of her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Searcy, on February 24.
We pray for our expectant parents: Becca Baird and Louis Duffie, Sarah and Wyatt Baldwin, and Katy and Andrew Brown.
We pray for protection for those serving in the armed forces: Becca Baird, Janie Baird, Henry Clayton, David Daughtridge, Eric Gaines, Andrew Kane, Quin Kane, Horry Kerrison, Frazier Kulze, John Mason, Julia Middleton, Philip Middleton III, Jackson Miller, Edward Pritchard, Nathaniel Rollings, and David Scott.
We pray for our home and world missions: Lowcountry Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hope to Home, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Star Gospel Mission, Suzy McCall and LAMB, for the medical missions to Honduras, for ministry to victims of genocide and AIDS in Rwanda, for the Persecuted Church, for Anglican Frontier Missions, for Uganda Christian University Partners, for Water Mission and the Global Water Center, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.
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Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent:
Heavenly Father, who hast made us for thine own self, wherefore our hearts are restless until they rest in thee: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of thy servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold thine eternal glory in the face of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Readings for Sunday:
- Exodus 20:1-21
- Psalm 19:7-14
- John 2:13-22
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ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH
142 Church Street | Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7734, www.stphilipschurchsc.org
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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