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~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
February 4, 2024
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the Temple (observed)
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TOMORROW: Grandparents@Prayer
Drop-in at the Chapel ~ 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
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Saturday: Parish Oyster Roast
At the Egleston Residence on Albemarle Rd. ~ 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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We look forward to seeing you all at the Parish Oyster Roast on Saturday! Registration has closed, but we've ordered some extra oysters and hot dogs in case anyone has a last-minute change in plans and can join us––please bring cash or check with you. Click the link below for more information! | |
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Sunday: Choral Evensong
5:30 p.m.
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Come Further Up, Come Further In
Monday, February 5, 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, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Henry's on the Market
Justin Hare and Brian McGreevy are back at Henry's this Tuesday at 7:00! All young adults are invited to this biweekly gathering to enjoy pizza (provided), beverages of their choosing, and conversation. This week's topic is, “Don’t Follow Your Heart: How Lent Helps Us Resist Bad Ideas.”
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The Monthly Men's Lunch
Wednesday, February 7, at noon in the Parish Hall
All men of the community are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and hear testimony from Joe Anderton, Principal and Executive Vice President of Bass Underwriters.
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Valentine's Bingo Party
Saturday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Anderton residence on Sullivan's Island
For grandparents and their grandchildren ages 3–12.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 14
light supper to follow 6:00 p.m. service
Services: 8:00 a.m. (said), 12 noon (with hymns), 6:00 p.m. (with the St. Philip's Choir, nursery available)
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Shine the Light:
Our Campaign Is Glowing Brighter!
An update from the campaign chairs
Dear Fellow St. Philippians,
We just completed our first year of the campaign, and we are blessed to have received pledges and contributions totaling $13.4 million versus a campaign goal of $20.5 million—65.4% of our goal! Restoring and fully utilizing our historic campus—the Sanctuary, Chapel, Church Office, Parish House, and Tea Garden—is our top priority. To date, we have commitments for over 80% of the funds necessary to restore our historic campus. In addition, we seek to restore and utilize our State Street property for the church’s ministry, as well as raise funds for new ministry opportunities.
Over 250 individuals and families have contributed or pledged to the campaign so far. Since November of 2022, St. Philip’s has been blessed to receive over $7 million in actual donations for Shine the Light! We invite all parishioners to join this critically important effort. In the upcoming weeks and months, we will reach out in person to many more members of our church family. We hope to provide more personal opportunities to learn about Shine the Light and invite each of you to join our priority to prepare St. Philip’s for the future.
In His Name,
Martha Freshley
Maybank Hagood
Karen Phillips
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World Missions at St Philip’s Gets a Shot in the Arm with a Visit from
Jenny Noyes and Chris Royer
By Susan Keller, World Missions Committee Chair
Our church was blessed by hosting the Mere Anglicanism in so many ways. One of those ways was that some of the amazing people who came to Charleston to attend the conference January 18–20 then came to worship with us on Sunday the 21st. We were so very blessed to have two special people who are surely some of the most “in the know’’ folks for Anglican mission in the world, Chris Royer and Jenny Noyes, join us for a meet-and-greet after church.
Above: Jenny Noyes showed off her selfie skills on January 21.
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St. Philip's Preschool Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow!
St. Philip's Preschool offers a safe, loving, Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 3 months through 3 years. Our regular school day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon with the option of extending the day through our "Early Bird" and "Lunch Bunch" programs. We offer 2- to 5-day/week enrollment to help fit your schedule!
Download and print the application below and return to the church office. If you have questions about the preschool or the enrollment process, please email Lee Moore or call her at (843) 722-7610.
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St. Philip’s Clergy Team’s Wives Enjoy Fellowship at Litchfield Beach
Kristin Miller, Ellen O’Dell, and Jane McGreevy headed up to the Litchfield Inn last weekend to enjoy a weekend of fellowship, learning, and rest with other clergy spouses at the annual diocesan retreat.
The ladies heard from speaker Susan Alexander Yates, and when they sang their praises to the Lord, they were led by St. Philippians Joanna Macmurphy and Pam Dickson.
Pictured left to right: Pam Dickson, Ellen O’Dell, Susan Alexander Yates, Jane McGreevy, Joanna Macmurphy, and Kristin Miller.
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Open Registration for Children's Choirs
All children ages 3 through high school are welcome––no experience necessary!
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Discover Your Gifts for Ministry!
Wednesdays during Lent (February 21–March 20) ~ 7:00 p.m. in Philadelphia Alley
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Regular weekly services and events | |
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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: Taco Bar
Next Week's Supper: Lasagna
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The Rector's Bible Study
Thursdays at noon ~ in the Parish Hall and livestreamed
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Youth Group
Middle School: Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
High School: Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
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This Sunday's Service and Class Information | | |
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The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching at our services of Holy Eucharist at 8:15 a.m. and Holy Eucharist and Baptism at 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' new parenting class, begin at 9:30 a.m. | |
Open Gates Equal Twice as Much Work | |
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There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the church that most people luckily don't need to think about. If you're not on the Altar Guild, you might not think about how the sacraments get to the altar or who polishes the silver. If you're not one of our faithful inSPIRE ladies, you might not think about how your newsletter gets into that envelope with your name on it. And if you're not Charlie the cemetery guard cat, you might not think about how we keep the grounds secure and trouble-free.
Well, up until just a few months ago, Charlie needed to worry only about the cemetery, which lies across the street from the sanctuary, because the graveyard had to remain locked until repairs were completed on the roof. Now, though, Charlie's patrol area spans both sides of the street as the cemetery and the graveyard that surrounds the church are open to the public during church office hours.
It was a big job before, and it's an even bigger job now––but we have yet to hear a single complaint out of him. What a trooper!
If you follow us on social media, you already knew about Charlie's expanding duties. 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 our behind-the-scenes helpers?
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Important Dates
February 1 ~ Grandparents@Prayer drop-in (11:00–11:45 a.m.)
February 1 ~ Preschool open enrollment begins
February 3 ~ Parish Oyster Roast (Egleston residence)
February 7 ~ Monthly Men’s Lunch
February 10 ~ Valentine’s Bingo Party (grandparents/grandchildren)
February 13 ~ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 14 ~ Ash Wednesday (8:00 a.m., noon, 6:00 p.m. services)
February 19 ~ President’s Day (church office closed)
March 3 ~ Parish Annual Meeting and brunch
March 23 ~ Walk for Water (Riverfront Park in North Charleston)
April 22–26 ~ St. Philip’s Tea Room
June 17–20 ~ Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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We pray for the sick: Beau Brogdon, Polly Cathcart, Diane Christensen, Karen Collins, Steve Darling, Mary Forbes, Myron Harrington, Chloë Huddleston, Marvin Kirkland, Nancy Love, Charlie Lyddane, Rena Mack, LaVonne Marshall, Clifton Orvin, Eric Panizza, Lou Parker, Fran Sanders, Ava Singleton, Esther Spade, Pete Sperr, Ginny Townsend, and Lindsey Wing.
We grieve with and pray for Joey Villeneuve and family on the death of his father William Villeneuve, on January 26.
We pray for our expectant parents: Becca Baird and Louis Duffie, Sarah and Wyatt Baldwin, Katy and Andrew Brown, Liesl and Luke Cressman, Lexi Meyer and Pat Ozog, Amy and Michael Rabb.
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, 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 Presentation of Christ in the Temple:
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thine only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ 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:
- Hebrews 2:14–18
- Psalm 84
- Luke 2:22–40
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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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