~ the e-SPIRE Newsletter ~
February 18, 2018: The First Sunday in Lent
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"C.S. Lewis and the Christian Life" will not meet tonight (Ash Wednesday). Join the Rev. Brian McGreevy next Wednesday at 7 pm in the parlor as the forum continues.
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The Canterbury Choir and Their Prayer Sponsors Meet Ahead of Next Week’s Trip
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On February 11, the Canterbury Choir, which comprises treble voices from 4th-12th grade, sang the entire program they’ve been invited to sing next weekend in Louisville, KY, at the worship service of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) regional conference. Following Sunday’s service, the choristers shared donuts and conversation with the parishioners who’d signed up to pray for them as they prepare and while they travel, rehearse, and perform next week.
Some sponsors were matched with children they’d never met, so this gathering was a chance for them to put faces to the names, which certainly helps with prayer. Sponsor Mara Brockbank said of her chorister, “When I met her she was just a sweet little thing. I have her on my mobile phone, so I’ll be sending her text messages while she’s away to let her know I’m praying for her.” Bill Warlick, who is a tenor in the St. Philip’s Choir, is praying for two choristers. “Music in worship is very important to me, and I am so proud of the quality of singers we’ve developed in our children’s choir program,” he said. “Singing in the adult choir, I am very conscious of how difficult some of the music can be, and the amount of work that must go into learning each piece.”
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Lenten Devotional
This year’s clergy-recommended Lenten devotional is
Lent for Everyone, Mark, Year B,
by N.T. Wright. Wright’s Lenten devotional will help you thoughtfully and prayerfully make Mark’s Gospel your own, and will make your journey through Lent a period of rich discovery and growth. Copies are available in the church office for $10.
Also available in the church office are Lenten devotionals for families with young children. Stop by after church or during the week!
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The Gladness of the Peoples in the Greatness of God
by Tammy Gottshalk, World Missions Committee
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Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
Psalm 96:3
Are you wondering why you see articles in the inSPIRE about work done in Rwanda, Haiti, or Honduras? Well, St. Philip’s has a heart for the world. And St. Philip’s has a heart for the world because God has a heart for the world. Our amazing God spoke the universe into being. He knows how many hairs are on our heads. He knows our hearts ... the hope there ... and the hurt. He sees our frail attempts at holiness and knows our failure to achieve it. Yet through it all, He loves us.
The Bible tells us that God delights in us (Psalms 147:11). We are the apple of His eye (Zechariah 2:8). Our names are written on the palms of His hands (Isaiah 49:16). God created us and longs for us to be in relationship with Him. And we discover that this being in a relationship with Him brings our greatest joy! Our heart’s response to this boundless love and the joy it brings is worship.
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Like Living Stones:
What it Means To Be The Church and Why it Matters
Join us Wednesdays during Lent for a light lunch, brief liturgy, and a talk given by the St. Philip’s clergy.
Schedule:
2/21 Church as Family ~ the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller
2/28 Church as Temple ~ the Rev. Marc R. Boutan
3/7 Church as Bride ~ the Rev. Andrew R. O’Dell
3/14 Church as Body of Christ ~ the Rev. Brian K. McGreevy
3/21 Church as Army ~ the Rev. Ryan T. Streett
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Supply Drive Benefiting Star Gospel Mission
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February 25 has been designated “Missions Sunday” at St. Philip’s. The Home Missions Committee thought a great way to get our congregation involved would be by encouraging members to donate any of the items on the list below. You can bring your donation to church on Sunday, February 25, or to the office during the week. Also, if anyone has a gently used love seat, small sofa, or recliner, Bill Christian (pictured), the Executive Director of Star Gospel Mission and St. Philip’s parishioner, would be glad to arrange for these items to be picked up from your home. Let’s join together in supporting Star Gospel Mission as they shine the light of Christ in the heart of Charleston!
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Immediate needs:
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- New pillows
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New or gently used:
- Twin sheet sets (flat, fitted, pillowcase)
- Bath towels and washcloths
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It's Okra Soup Time!!
Save the Date: Tea Room 4/23-4/27
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The St. Philip’s Tea Room will be here before you know it, and we need your help
making okra soup
and stocking the
gift shop
! Containers for okra soup are available at the church office, and we are accepting soup now through opening day. Please follow the recipe below. To arrange for drop-off in the Parish Hall, please call Ben Singleton at (843) 475-9765.
Items people have donated for the gift shop in the past include homemade jellies or breads, needlework, cookbooks, artwork, and jewelry. Donations may be dropped off at the church office.
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Spring 2018 Brochure
St. Philip’s has much to offer beyond our weekly services. Take a look at our spring brochure to find a study or class that’s perfect for you—and that fits your schedule. Brochures are available in the Narthex, the church office, and in the Parish Hall.
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The Men’s Conference is designed to address the issues facing all men in today’s fast-paced world, and to provide insights and ideas for dealing victoriously with the constant stress we all suffer.
It is our prayer that you will be able to use these teachings to bring you closer to God, through a greater love and understanding of His son, Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to make the world a better place in which to live.
Questions? Contact Richard Moore at
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January 21 supper: Creamed chicken and rice
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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:
Sally Fine, Susan Gaillard, Tracy Graudin, Ben Hagood, Bee Hamrick, Steven Lilly, Joe Livesay, Jacqui Luce, Betty Owens, Benjamin Schools, Theodora Truesdale, Sherri Vallario, Elizabeth Williams, and Lindsay Wing.
We grieve with and pray for: Suzanne McCord and family on the death of her mother, Helen Morris Watson, on February 3.
We grieve with and pray for: Anne Herron and family on the death of her husband, Nicholas Sebastian Herron, on February 7.
We grieve with and pray for:
The family of William Cain, who died on February 10.
We grieve with and pray for: Langdon Hartsock and family on the death of his father, Theodore “Ted” Glenn Hartsock, Jr., on February 12.
We pray for our expectant parents:
Reagan and Ashley Jackson.
We pray for protection for:
Becca, Janie, and Wills Baird, Graham Blunt, Ellis Domenech, Tripp Hathaway, George Hoefer, and Edward Pritchard, serving in our Armed Forces.
We pray for our home missions:
Star Gospel Mission, Tri-County Family Ministries, Life Resources, 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 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 (First Sunday in Lent):
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan; Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen
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Lectionary Readings:
- Genesis 9:8-17
- 1 Peter 3:18-22
- Mark 1:9-15
- Psalm 25:1-9
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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.
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Wednesdays Alive! Holy Communion Rite II, in the Church
Lay server schedules are sent out quarterly, one month prior to the start of each quarter.
Click
HERE
to view the current winter schedule.
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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