WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Scriptures for Sunday:
Exodus 1:8-14, 2:11-15, 23-25; Psalm 105:1-8, 23-24; John 8:31-36
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8:00 am Reflective Service - Holy Communion
The bulletin for this service can be found here: September 11 - 8:00 am bulletin
Coffee is available under the portico after the 8:00 am service.
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PRAYER MINISTERS are available for personal prayer this Sunday after the service at both the 9:00am and the 11:00 am services. The prayer ministers will be in the prayer pew in the north aisle (left corner of the church, near the altar) and south aisle (right corner of the church). | |
Giving: "You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving"
Join us as faithful and generous stewards in your giving tithes of 10% as the normal
Biblical standard of Christian giving. Your giving allows for more lives to be
reached with the Good News of what God has done in Jesus and is truly a reflection of
your loving heart. Even if all we have is a little, the Lord desires us to be joyfully
generous, so that He will have for His church an abundance for every good work.
Hear your call to tithe and let your love shine!
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We have Assisted Listening Capability!
We recently installed Listen Everywhere Cloud Service. It is easy. Just borrow one of our listening devices with earphones or download the app on your own cellphone to use your personal earphones/earbuds (Bluetooth and Telecoil Compatible with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants). To get started, just tell any usher that you would like to use our Listening Capability and they will begin getting you connected - We want you to hear The Word!
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We need volunteers!
All of our services are in need of worship volunteers.
We cannot do these services without you!
Our aim is to have everyone serve one Sunday per month.
Please check the box that applies to you and your preference
for serving on Sunday Mornings.
Thank you for giving your time and talent to our worship services!
Click here to access the Volunteer Sign-Up Form!
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Adult Sunday School
This Sunday
(All Adult classes are studying the book of Exodus)
The 10:00am class with Tim Surratt will meet in the Choir Room
The 10:00am class with Laura Gruber & Hal Frampton – parent-focused study in Room 207
The 10:00am class with Bill Hyer will meet in the Kinloch Room
Click here for this week's Sunday school handout from Bill Hyer.
Click here for the New Zoom link for Bill Hyer’s class: Zoom Link
Zoom Meeting ID: 820 3090 2541 Passcode: 123456
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10:00 am
K-1st grade – Gospel Corner (first floor Belser Building)
2nd-3rd grade – Room 204
4th-5th grade – Room 203
6th-12th grade – Room 201
Ages 6 weeks to 4 years old - Nursery
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Noah's Nursery welcomes you to bring your babies and toddlers (6 weeks to four years old) to our nursery Sunday mornings during the 9am Contemporary Service, 10am Sunday School hour, and the 11am Traditional Service as well as Wednesday nights during our Super Wednesday classes and Bible studies. | |
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Children’s Church
BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Before the sermon in the 9:00 am & 11:00 am services, children aged K - 5th grade will follow the cross to the Kinloch Room for their own church service, led by one of the clergy! They will return at the passing of the peace. Older children are welcome to join us as assistants.
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Volunteer for Children's Sunday School!
Please consider volunteering your time during the Sunday School hour to shine the light of Jesus to our youngest St. Michaelites. If you love the Lord and sharing His love with the next generation, we need you to teach, pray, lead, assist and have fun with us in Children's Sunday School.
K-1st Grade
2nd/3rd Grade
4th/5th Grade
Contact dee@stmichaelschurch.net if you have any additional questions! Or sign up here: NEW Sunday School Sign Up
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Youth at 10:00 am
Ages 6th - 12th grades, meet in Room 201 with Taylor Daniel.
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Youth Group: Youth start meeting on September 11th at 7:00 pm
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Upcoming Young Adults Events
Young Adults Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, September 7 - October 12, in the Kinloch Room during the Exodus Study
For more information, please contact Taylor Daniel
by emailing taylor@stmichaelschurch.net or text "YA" to 843-258-4445.
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The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina's final day of running St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center is October 1, 2022. In light of that, we are having a Diocesan Beach Day to celebrate and give thanks for all God has done in our midst in this place.
All are invited to a St. Christopher Beach Day on
Saturday, September 10 starting at 10:00 am.
Please join us for fellowship and fun with camp friends old and new.
Our day will conclude with a Eucharist at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of the Palms.
Please bring beach chairs and a picnic lunch for your family to enjoy on the beach.
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Super Wednesday
Supper starts at 6:00pm! See more about classes offered below under "St. Michael's During the Week".
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Get the Exodus book --a study guide and devotional for the book of Exodus written by our very own Rev. Greg Smith and Rev. Bill Hyer. We will be using this book throughout our fall sermon series.
Purchase the book here or download a free digital version here.
Find out more about our fall study on Exodus on our website by clicking here.
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The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Probal Dutta visit St. Michael's
Sunday, September 18
Bishop Dutta will give short remarks during announcements at the 9 am & 11 am services. He will also be the guest speaker at Bill Hyer’s Sunday School class at 10 am in the Kinloch Room.
Bishop Dutta has been a faithful minister of the Anglican church for more than two decades serving recently from the year 2016 as the Bishop of Calcutta and the Deputy Moderator of the Church of North India.
In the year of 2019, he took a voluntary retirement and started the Anglican Church of West Bengal, with the blessings of Archbishop Foley Beach and the Anglican Community. Today, he is the Bishop of 12 churches and 3000 members.
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Diocesan Men's Summit
October 15
St. Paul's Summerville
316 W. Carolina Avenue
The keynote speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Chip Edgar. Our own Hal Frampton will also speak. More details are forthcoming.
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Behold the Man
Men's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
October 22 - November 4
Join Tim Surratt on this life-changing pilgrimage to Israel. Spots are still available! Sign up here.
For more information, see the diocesan website: Behold the Man
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New Wineskins
The 2022 New Wineskins Conference is taking place on September 22-25 at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, North Carolina. Several of our parishioners and staff will be in attendance, and we would love for you to join us! Find out more about the conference or register to attend right here on their website.
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ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH
St. Michael's During the Week
FELLOWSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, COMMUNITY
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WEEKDAYS
Midday Prayer
St. Michael's Church is continuing to have Midday Prayer at 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday on ZOOM. Join in from your computer at: Midday Prayer Direct Link
and then click on "Open Zoom Meetings."
You can even join through your smartphone. Just download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app and select, Join Meeting, then enter the Meeting ID: 873 9590 3215.
Password: 111111
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The Monday Men's Lunchtime bible study (continuing through the summer), facilitated by Joe Nicholson, meets at St. Michael's in The Connection (next to the reception area) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. They are currently studying Matthew by N. T. Wright. Bring your own lunch, if desired.
For more info, contact Joe Nicholson, joe@nicholsonwmg.com
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7:30 am K-2, A Pipeline for Leadership
Al Zadig is leading this pilot course on how to raise up the next generation for leadership in the church. Tuesdays, Sep 6 – June 27 at 7:30 am in The Chapel
9:30 am Women's Bible Study (continuing through the summer)
A women's group that meets in Room 204 in the Belser Building, facilitated by Mary Ables, doing a study of The Red Sea Rules by Robert Morgan. For more info: mables7373@gmail.com
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The Super Wednesday Kick-Off was a BLAST!
Come this Wednesday for more fun, food, and teaching!
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Theology Over Coffee
Men’s group. Studying Exodus.
Facilitated by Charlie Baldwin, Mark Fitzpatrick, George Klein, and Jim Smith
Contact: markfitzpatrick@yahoo.com
Wednesdays beginning Sept 7, 7:30 am The Chapel
Women’s Study
Kim Incampo will facilitate this women’s group study of the book of Exodus.
Sep 7 – Nov 16 5:00-6:00 pm Room 207
Exodus
A companion study to the fall preaching series on the book of Exodus. Short large group presentation and small group round-table discussions.
Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net
Sep 7 – Nov 16 6:30 pm Kinloch Room
Alpha
Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly environment. Everyone is welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs.
Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net
Sep 7 – Nov 9 6:30 pm Buyck Chapel
Prayer
This course starts with a Why Not Pray All Day short course, September 7 - October 12, taught by Tim Surratt. It will then transition to a Healing Prayer Class, which will meet October 19 - November 16, 2022 and February 1 - April 26, 2023.
Contact: Tim Surrat, tim@stmichaelschurch.net
Sep 7 – Nov 16 (continuing in the spring semester) The Chapel
YA Small Group
Contact: Taylor Daniel, taylor@stmichaelschurch.net
Sep 7 – Oct 12 6:30 pm The Connection
I Like Mike
This is a newcomer/confirmation course for adults offering during the last two sessions of Alpha.
Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net
Nov 2 & 9 6:30 pm Kinloch Room
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MISSIONS
Pray for Our Upcoming Mission Trips
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Church of the Resurrection in DC:
A mission to the Church of the Resurrection in DC, with the Rev. Dan Claire. Dates: Tuesday, August 16 - Monday, August 22. This will be our first mission to DC.
Leaders: Sherrie and Tim Driver, sherriedriver@gmail.com
Anglican Diocese of Kolkata, West Bengal, India:
A mission to the Anglican Diocese of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with Bp. Probal Dutta. Dates: Wednesday, November 2 - Saturday, November 12, 2022. This will be the tenth mission to India. Leaders: Johnnie and Jean Corbett, embreesc@gmail.com
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How can I help? How can I make a difference? | |
Do you know someone who needs...
An uplifting note
A meal
An encouraging phone call
Financial assistance?
If so, please let David Richardson and
the Congregational Care task force know.
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Diaper Drive
During the month of September, we will be collecting diapers (of any size), wipes, and Gerber formula for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. Donations can be left on the table by the alley door.
For more information, please contact Shea Chambers at 843-696-2520.
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Hot Dog Ministry is Tuesday, September 20, beginning at 4:45 pm. Feed the hungry and nourish the spirit of the downtrodden by sharing hot dogs and the Gospel. More info: Pat Jennings, bellinger.56@att.net | |
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Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes will be available in the narthex and by the alley door starting Sunday, September 11. Filled shoeboxes need to be returned by November 21. Faster, easier, and cheaper to get your shoebox online. And it still counts as a St Michael’s donation if you use our link here.
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Friends, we will not be getting tons of free cardboard OCC shoeboxes this year as we did during the covid difficulties. However, there are many ways for you to easily obtain and fill boxes! Wrap old shoeboxes you have on hand; use plastic shoeboxes from the Dollar Store; Buy official OCC boxes from Hobby Lobby; or order official boxes from the Samaritans Purse website. You can also use the St. Michaels online link to build shoeboxes online! Click here to find the St. Michael's 2022 Operation Christmas Child online link to pack shoebox gifts. We want to encourage you to order some boxes for your family and friends during a special promotion being offered by Samaritan’s Purse during the week of September 12-19! They will give 50 free boxes with your order. This is ideal for Small Groups, Bible Study groups, Youth Groups, best friends and families.....order and share, then bring the free ones to St. Michael's! | |
Click on the headings below to find out more
about how you can help our Mission Partners in the
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Please don't forget to send in your mission interest and offering cards!
Want to volunteer?
Want to financially support our mission partners?
Thank you!
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Receptionist
Saint Michael’s vision is to transform hearts through Jesus Christ. Consistent with our vision is our priority to successfully communicate with church members and visitors.
The church receptionist serves in direct support of the Director of Communications for this purpose to include:
- the answering, screening and forwarding phone calls
- greeting church members and visitors entering the church office building
- sorting and distributing correspondence to the church staff.
This is an “on-call” part time position with possible work hours Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:30 to 12:30.
Please send your resume to publications@stmichaelschurch.net or contact Trish McGuinn, Director of Communications at trish@stmichaelschurch.net or 843-723-0603 for more information.
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We don't want to lose track of you!
If you move, get a new phone number or email address,
PLEASE send your new contact information to the office.
We don't want you to miss out on anything!
Phone: 843-723-0603
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Please continue your tithes and offerings.
We have four ways to give:
- Mail a check to the church at 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Go on our website and give electronically (click on Giving tab)
- Text stm to 73256 (this would be the phone number)
- Drop it in the collection basket in church
It's that simple!
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Website Tips!
We have a new website that is much easier to use. We will be putting a tip each week to help you find everything you need to know!
This week: Always check out the Members page first. You will most likely find the information you need there. You can go to the website, stmichaelschurch.net, then scroll down and click on the Members box. Or you can go directly to that page - stmichaelschurch.net/members.
(click on the underlined words above to go directly to the parts of the website discussed!)
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The St. Michael's Church Simple Legacy Planned Giving Initiative | |
Legacy planned giving provides your church with long term stability. Legacy giving is a lot less complicated than you think: Today, more than 55% of individuals do not have a will. Legacy giving is the most inclusive strategy for giving. Many older members hold the majority of their wealth in liquid assets such as land, small businesses or collectibles. St. Michael's Church can convene legacy conversations and provide consultation on these important decisions. | | | | | |