E-Messenger Sept. 17, 2020 |
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,
As I write this note, I am listening to the falling rain and Decoy's snores. He's lying down in my office without a care in the world. Every once in a while, while I am writing, he will move around, but for the most part, he is content to lie down ... waiting for the sound of my feet as they move to the door. At which point, he gets up with a start, afraid that I am going to go somewhere without him. He's a goofball, and has been a welcomed church companion during COVID Time. His love, loyalty, and constant awareness of my whereabouts has been a reminder for me of God's unconditional love. What are your reminders of God's love?
During COVID, it is very easy to settle into a routine of doing the same thing and seeing the same things, over and over again. Amid this sort of monotony, it's important to take some time to think about your images of God and God's love. To do this you may need to change your mindset. It's currently 78 degrees and raining. Adults, when was the last time you deliberately stepped in a puddle? When was the last time you walked barefooted in the grass? I encourage you to take some time this weekend to do whatever it takes to focus on God's love. Perhaps all you need to do is watch a sleeping puppy sleep. Perhaps you need to do a deep breathing exercise. Intentionally focusing on God is good for the soul. It's good for your stress; it's good for your health and happiness. Like Decoy is of my whereabouts, God is always aware of yours. Have you taken the time to be aware of God's?
In Christ,
Mitch+
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Join us online for church this Sunday! |
Click HERE for the readings.
Click HERE for the Book of Common Prayer.
Click HERE for the Order of Service, which includes current prayer lists.
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Then join us after church
for a Zoom coffee hour!
This is a great way to catch up with one another. You will need Zoom on your device to join. If you do not have Zoom, when you click HERE, you'll be invited to download Zoom and join the meeting.
Once you are in Zoom, you will need the following to join the meeting:
Meeting ID: 924 4926 0578
Password: onthepoint
If you want to join by dialing in, call 253.215.8782
Meeting ID: 924 4926 0578
Password: 236317
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OUTDOOR, IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES |
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Service schedule for the parish
St. Martin's in-person, weekday worship schedule for services on The Point in front of the church is as follows:
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Friday: 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
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Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
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Monday: 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
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W'day (adult only): 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Masks and social distancing are required at all services. In the event of heavy rain and/or lightning, services will be canceled. There is no indoor worship alternative. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, Book of Common Prayer and Bible, though all will be available if needed.
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Irwin Detention Center has been in the headlines lately. The women there appreciated receiving the cards we sent, and we know that they would love more. Please keep bringing them in as you feel called.
Click HERE for letter-writing instructions.
Click HERE for Caitlyn's video about recent headlines concerning Irwin Detention Center.
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Community Garden needs you!
Please click below to sign up to help water and weed the Community Garden.
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Tuesday Morning Prayer Group
You are invited to join this group of parishioners that gathers weekly via Zoom for Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. The video call is protected by a password. You can obtain that password by clicking HERE. After clicking in, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Jr and Sr High Campfire on The Point
Put this date on your calendar! Sunday, Oct. 4, after 6 p.m. church.
BYO (Bring Your Own):
- Masks,
- Lawn chairs,
- And s'mores fixin's.
We'll have the fire ready on The Point
for a casual, physically distanced hang out.
Can't wait to see you!
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Text check-ins . . .
We know it's been a tough transition back to school this year, and we miss you guys a ton, so we want to check in and see how you're doing as often as we can. If you'd like to opt your child in for bi-weekly text check-ins from one of our youth volunteers and clergy, please click the button below to sign up with your child's name and phone number.
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Sr. High Zoom Breakfasts
These will begin weekly THIS SUNDAY at 9 a.m. on Zoom. Click button below for link.
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Look what the vestry did this week!
Our vestry packaged a care package for all elementary age children and teens this week. We're calling it "Operation Lunchbox." Delivery date is still being arranged. Be on the lookout for that announcement soon.
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Has your child received his or her Storymakers box?
We're hearing good things, so we know they are arriving for children K-5, but if you haven't received yours yet, contact Caitlyn.
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Sept. 20
Jene Nicholson
Sept. 21
Elizabeth Garrison
Julien Graves
Laura Oliphant
Alex Whitson
Zach Whitson
Sept. 22
Ellen Dozier
Nelson Friend
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Sept. 24
Bob Askins
Julie Lumpkin
Lee McElveen
Hayley Mitchell
Timothy Smith
Joseph Strickland
Sept. 25
Kyle Bacon
Wylie Chambas
Janice Simmons
Gordon Thomas
Carolyn Tupper
Sept. 26
Sandi Graham
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Our teachers, professors and instructors |
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Ann Abney
Angela Adams
Dottie Adams
Allison Askins
Frank Avignone
Bill Bacon
Ginger Barfield
Michael Bellon
Elizabeth Bentrup
Debbie Billings
Drew Bozard
Bill Canaday
Gwen Geidel
Pam Hair
Christine Harding
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Tayloe Harding
Amy Hayden
Elizabeth Hayden
Amanda Hines
Randy James
Elizabeth Jennings
David Jones
Kate Jones
Carol McGinnis Kay
Jody Lumpkin
Martin McWilliams
Mike Meadows
Caroline Nagel
Scotty Peek
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Valerie Pruett
Kelly Renko-Clarkson
Allison Rashley
Kyle Sanders
Amy Shuler
Tammie Singleton
Denise Smith
Amanda Stockard
Slayden Thomas
Sara Thornton
Jim Thrasher
Anne Vickers
Jessica Yarborough
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If we have missed someone, please let us know so we can add them
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WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK |
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Follow St. Martin's on Instagram at @smifsc, where we post:
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The 3-Word Gospel on Tuesdays.
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Compline from Home each evening, Monday through Friday.
- And other fun posts!
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Also, follow St. Martin's on Facebook (St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church) throughout the week for parish news. LIKE the page for us, and SHARE posts with friends and family.
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2 OPTIONS FOR CHURCH DIRECTORIES |
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This app puts the church directory at your fingertips!
The easiest and fastest way to have an up-to-date parish directory is by downloading the ChurchLife app onto your phone. Follow these instructions to get started. You will be so glad you did this! We promise.
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For the iPhone, click HERE.
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For an Android phone, click HERE.
Log in info: Site # 90036
Username and password are same as your church website log in. You will only have to input this info once. If you haven't created a login, follow the steps with the login button on the homepage of the church website.
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You can also use the church website
Click the button below for step-by-step instructions on how to access directories via our website.
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Thank you for your gifts . . . |
To make your pledge via online giving, click HERE.
To make a financial gift to St. Martin's online, click HERE.
To make your Capital Campaign pledge online, click HERE.
To make a gift to the Capital Campaign, click HERE.
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5220 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
803.787.0392 | www.stmartinsinthefields.com
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