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July 15, 2018
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
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Even There, Your Right Hand
Shall Hold Me
By Martha Vetter
“If I should take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there ... your right hand shall hold me.”
Psalm 139:9-10a
Many, many years ago, when I was in college, I took a semester abroad trip to England. This experience ended up being one of the most meaningful seasons of my life. It’s where I discovered the Anglican Church. It’s where I fell in love with liturgical worship, and it’s where I learned to lean into God, even when I felt alone.
One day, I was feeling homesick. If you’ve ever felt this way, you know that it’s a horrible feeling. Seeking solace, I rode my bicycle out to a rural chapel called Lapley and discovered an ancient graveyard, much like the one we have at St. Philip’s. I crumpled down against one of the weather-worn tombstones and gently leaned my head upon its tear-stained face. There, I cried out to God and asked him to give me peace and strength. I opened my Bible and meditated upon this scripture in Psalm 139, “even there ... your right hand shall hold me.”
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Following layovers in New York, Qatar, and Uganda, Martha Vetter has arrived safely in Rwanda in East Africa. Thank you for praying for her safe arrival! Martha asks for your continuing prayers for her interactions with old friends and former students, for her Bible lessons, and that the Lord's Spirit would order her steps and guide her conversations. Martha returns to Charleston on August 1.
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Home Missions Volunteer Opportunities
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From Marsha Alterman, TFM Volunteer Coordinator:
Summertime is most often remembered for time off from school, vacations, hanging out, spending time with family and friends …
For many of the clients at Tricounty Family Ministries, the summer is more like a time for fighting the elements, trying to find shade, and basically, trying to survive. Tricounty Family Ministries' staff and volunteers are literally a breath of fresh air for them.
Click below to find out how you can help out this week and the rest of the month at Tricounty Family Ministries and our other home missions, including St. John's Chapel!
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Father's Day Reflections on Haiti
by Clarke Wallace
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16
From June 20 to June 25, seven St. Philippians visited our sister church, St. Jean Baptiste, in the mountain plains of the island of La Gonâve, Haiti.
We were there for Father's Day in Haiti, the last Sunday in June. How fitting, as on the trip were Miles Barkley with his son James, my son South and I, Sam Robinson, and of course Gerry and Suzanne McCord. Six men–and Suzanne to keep an eye out for all of us!
On Sunday morning, we climbed in the back of a white truck–four on one bench facing five on the other–and off and up we went, into the mountains, through the town of Anse-à-Galets and the villages and small farms, and up the rocky road. Driving our truck was Père Vil, who is responsible for 10 churches with adjoining schools, and a medical clinic on La Gonâve. Père Vil has an easy smile, and he exchanged happy words with children and families we saw along the way. In the passenger seat was Gerry McCord–2019 will be his 25th trip to St. Jean Baptiste for Feast Day!
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The St. P's Giant Slayers Come From Behind to Take Down TWS of Mt. Pleasant 6-4 Last Night
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Despite trailing the whole game, the Slayers never lost faith! Down 4-3 going into the bottom of the last inning, the Slayers kept their heads in the game and brought three runners home, securing their second win of the season 6-4.
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Pictured here are this week's cheerleading co-captains (L-R: Anne Lancaster, Mary Kathryn Lancaster, Lily O'Dell, and Palmer Lancaster), who fueled up with free Chick-Fil-A before cheering the Slayers on to their victory. (Note to potential cheerleaders: those are Cow Appreciation Day outfits, NOT the official St. P's cheerleading uniforms.)
Games are Tuesday evenings through July 24 in Mt. Pleasant (RL Jones or Park West). Dig out your pom-poms and come cheer on our team! Click below for the complete schedule (start times vary) and directions to the fields. Let's go, St. Philip's!!
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The excellent and well-loved Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer is coming to the North Charleston Coliseum July 20-21. The deadline to purchase tickets through St. Philip’s has passed, but you may still purchase reduced-price tickets at the Lifeway store in North Charleston or online at lifeway.com
and join us there! The event will be held Friday night from 7:00 to 9:30 and then Saturday morning from 9:00 to 12:30.
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Have you been traveling this summer? Did you know that you can listen online to sermons and special events you miss? Click the Sermons button on
our website
for the full library, or click below to listen to some recent recordings.
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Join the St. Philip's Choir This Summer!
"He who sings prays twice!" (attributed to St. Augustine)
Singers of all ages are encouraged to join the St. Philip's Choir. Try it for the summer; we hope you will stay throughout the year! Men are especially invited, but all voice parts are welcome.
Can't read music? No problem - we'll help you! You will be seated next to a staff singer who must be able to read music well.
No time for rehearsal during the summer? Again, not a problem. There will be no rehearsals during June, July, or the first half of August. Choir meets at 9:00 AM each Sunday during the summer to rehearse familiar anthems. Join now and attend rehears- als through May to learn much of the summer music. A simple audition is necessary.
Can't sing? You can still assist with the choir. During the summer, we must complete the inventory begun last summer, clean closets and choir rooms, and move music from the very full file cabinets to new ones. Anyone can help!
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Summer Offerings and Opportunities
Open Door Committee (weekdays):
We are seeking additional volunteers to swell our ranks as we OPEN OUR DOORS for the summer. It is an honor and pleasure to be an ambassador for St. Philip's. We have needs for volunteers for weekday shifts of 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00, and 2:00-4:00 pm. Come and join this important, necessary, and fun ministry. We offer complete training and assistance. You will absolutely love it! If you can give two hours of your time during the week, please call Ed Pendarvis (843-819-7842) or Elizabeth Bowles (843-722-0271).
Centering Prayer (Thursday mornings):
Pringle Franklin will lead Centering Prayer (silence in God’s presence) from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursdays in the Prayer Room in the Ministries Hall. Please contact Pringle at
franklin.pringle@comcast.net
to be added to the text list. We will touch base on Wednesdays by text each week to see who is able to participate.
Prayer Ministry (by appointment):
Do you have a need or burden that you would like help with? This ministry offers an extended time of confidential prayer with a member of the clergy and trained lay person. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Juanita Orvin at 843-884-4018 or the Rev. Marc Boutan at
mboutan@stphilipschurchsc.org
or 843-722-7734.
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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:
Gerda Clark, Hazel Cramer, Mary Forbes, Tracy Graudin, Bee Hamrick, Ken Holden, Lenora Kessler, Joe Livesay, Rena Mack, Jason Martin, Shane Morey, Michelle Pitts, Edmund Rhett, Antoon Rijswijk, Benjamin Schools, Sarah Stuhr, and Joseph West.
We grieve with and pray for:
The family of Robert Pearce, Sr., who died on July 2.
We pray for our expectant parents: Mary and Glynn Guerry.
We pray for protection for:
Becca, Janie, and Wills Baird, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton,
Ellis Domenech, Tripp Hathaway, George Hoefer, Charles Kirkman, and Edward Pritchard, serving in our Armed Forces.
We pray for our home missions:
Star Gospel Mission, Tricounty Family Ministries, Life Resources, St. John's Chapel, 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 (Proper 10):
O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee, and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen
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This Sunday's Readings:
- Amos 7:7-15
- Psalm 85:8-13
- Ephesians 1:3-14
- Mark 6:14-29
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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.
–
Wednesdays Alive! Holy Communion: Rite II, in the Church (in recess after 6/27)
Lay server schedules are sent out quarterly, one month prior to the start of each quarter.
Click
HERE
to view the current summer 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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