~ the eSPIRE Newsletter ~
June 28, 2020
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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No printed inSPIRE this week
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POSTPONED: Tonight's Outdoor Service
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We regret to inform you that this evening's service of prayer and praise, originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the Parish House lawn, has been postponed. The clergy and vestry of St. Philip's made this decision in light of the
recent spike in coronavirus cases and in the interest of public health.
Although we are tremendously disappointed, we know that it is the right decision, and we look forward to meeting again when it is deemed safe to do so.
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The church office remains closed and in-person Sunday worship is cancelled through the duration of the present health crisis.
We are offering worship online during this time.
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An email with printable Sunday bulletins will be coming later in the week.
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Click below to subscribe to our Vimeo and/or YouTube channel, where you may also go to join us for worship online.
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Legal Update from Foster Gaillard and Ben Hagood, Jr.
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June 19, 2020
Today, Judge Edgar W. Dickson, Judge of the First Judicial Circuit in the South Carolina Court of Common Pleas, issued an Order finding that St. Philip’s did not accede to the 1979 Dennis Canon and is thus the owner of its property. He further found that no other Parish acceded to the Dennis Canon and thus no trust was ever created in favor of The Episcopal Church (TEC). This is the ruling for which we have been praying.
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All Blood Drive Appointments Filled!
~ All Donors Receive Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing ~
Red Cross Will Make Every Effort to Accommodate Walk-Ins
St. Philip's Blood Drive:
Tuesday, June 30, 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the St. Philip's Parish Hall
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Our St. Philippian family and friends have come through––every appointment slot for next week's drive has been filled!
It is still possible that you will be able to donate without an appointment, so if you will be in town next Tuesday and you are able to give blood, please do stop by! The Red Cross will make every effort to accommodate you.
And as if giving the gift of life weren't enough incentive to come to this drive, the Red Cross
has announced that beginning June 15, all blood, platelet, and plasma donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plus, every donor will receive a $5 Amazon gift card.
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"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
––John 15:13
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Then the righteous will answer him, saying, "Lord, when did we see … you sick … and visit you?" And the King will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." ––Matthew 25:37-40
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A Note About Safety Precautions and Bone Marrow Registry
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The Red Cross follows the highest standards of safety and infection control to ensure you are completely safe while donating blood. If you can give blood now, please participate in our drive. Your small sacrifice can help save a life during this time of urgent need. Your Home Missions Team has discerned that God has opened a door for us to be salt and light in our community by participating in and encouraging blood donations. Let's seize this opportunity to bless those around us in the name of Jesus. Additionally, we will be distributing take-home cheek swab kits if you would like to join the international bone marrow registry.
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Bearing One Another's Burdens
by Jimmy Bailey
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Jimmy and Beth Bailey with children James, Betsy, and John Swinton.
A few years ago, I sat in a question-and-answer session with Jeff, who was still early in his ministry at St. Philip's. One question was about his vision for our church. Among other things, he talked about the importance of getting to know one another, practicing hospitality, the church being a family, and becoming the type of community where we “bear one another’s burdens.”
A few months later, my son James woke up on a Sunday morning with a mild fever. I took his siblings to church, and Beth stayed home to care for him. By the time we returned, his fever had spiked severely and his heart rate was high enough for the urgent care center to refer us to the emergency room. The E.R. physicians determined it was serious enough for him to be admitted overnight, and I was scared.
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St. Philip's Welcomes New Clergy and Staff Members
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We are very sad to be saying goodbye to the Rev. Ryan Streett and Jo Hethcox, but we wish them the very best and pray God's blessings on them as the embark on the next chapters of their lives.
Let us welcome to the team the Rev. Justin Hare and Chris Walchesky, who will be filling those open positions, and Joy Avera, who has filled a new administrative opening.
O Lord our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served, but to serve: We ask you to bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; endue them with wisdom, patience, and courage, that they may strengthen the weak and raise up those who fall, and, being inspired by your love, may worthily minister to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the sake of him who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
––The Book of Common Prayer (2019), page 660
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A Non-Musical Staff Meeting
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The Church Street singers have now been on vocal rest for two weeks.
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During check-in this week, we welcomed back Father Marc, who didn't let a burst pipe spoil his time in Maine with family; Pat, whose 10-month-old great-grandbaby has the biggest smile you've ever seen; and Florance, who caught king mackerel, bonito, barracuda, sharks, mahi-mahi, and more on her fishing trip––but nothing on the night the porpoises visited her boat, because
they caught all the fish! The Compassion Committee's notecard supply was restocked last week, and yesterday we learned that it was just in time, because a new member has joined their ranks: Ann Hunley Harrington, whose servant's heart is well-known around the office, and who got to her note-writing like "a racehorse out of the gate"! We are so grateful to Ann, Monti Hanger, Callie McLaurin, and the entire Compassion Committee for helping our congregation stay connected during this time of isolation.
Are
you staying connected? Is there anything your fellow parishioners, clergy, or church staff can do for you right now? Remember that you have so many people in your corner, available and eager to be there for you however you need. You may also call one of the priests directly; they miss you and would love to hear from you!
The Rev. Jeff Miller: (843) 812-0556
The Rev. Andrew O'Dell: (843) 639-9084
The Rev. Marc Boutan: (843) 737-1277
The Rev. Brian McGreevy: (843) 793-9830
The Rev. Ryan Streett: (843) 601-1120
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"Screwtape Letters" Class TONIGHT
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The Rev. Brian McGreevy continues with his exploration of C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.! You may stream the class on our streaming site,
saintphilips.online.church, where you will be able to chat with others before and after class, or you may watch at your convenience
on YouTube beginning at the same time.
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The Rector's Bible Study Is Now in Recess
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Preschool Summer Camp Registration
Session 2: July 13-17
Open to St. Philip's Preschool Students AND the Surrounding Community
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The first session of St. Philip's Preschool Camp is going on this week! At each session, the children enjoy socializing while engaging in age-appropriate activities.
We are pleased to offer Preschool Camp for babies through age three! Two sessions will be offered this summer: Session One is going on now, and Session Two will be July 13-17 (campers must have been born after September 1, 2015).
The fee per child is $250, and campers do not have to be St. Philip's Preschool students to attend. Space is limited, with preference given for church members and for full-week camp attendance.
A note about safety: Cleaning is something we have always taken very seriously at St. Philip’s Preschool. We will clean and sanitize daily during camp, and we will also be using air purifiers. We would be happy to share our cleaning protocol with you upon request.
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Kneeling in the Breach
Zoom and On-Site Retreat, Saturday, July 18
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“Kneeling in the Breach” is a timely retreat, given the pervasive expressions of fear and rage we are seeing and the sense of life being out of control. We will meet on Saturday, July 18, from 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (either at the camp or through Zoom) and will begin with prayer, followed by the concrete steps we are called and empowered to take through prayer. Please consider participating.
The Rev. Sandi Kerner, Chaplain at St. Christopher, who will be leading the retreat, writes, “My hope is that through this retreat each of us enters into the work of healing our families, our cities, our nations, and our world in a more intentional way. For me, it is a step in repairing the world through the healing power of Jesus Christ. Join me, will you?”
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There's a lot going on in our diocese right now, including virtual GrandCamp, applications for Youth Commission and Holy City Fellows, day camps at Camp St. Christopher, and more! Click the link below to read the latest email newsletter from the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina.
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Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
St. Philip's Disaster Relief Team helps in times of hurricane, tornado, flooding, earthquake, fire, or any other disaster
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The Disaster Relief Team's mission is to provide help, assistance, and hope to our parishioners and neighbors in times of extreme crisis by offering comfort and minor emergency repairs.
We have a network of parishioners who are willing and able to respond when they are called via our phone tree. We have two points of the phone tree and geographic coordinators for most of the tri-county area already in place. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers!
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“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
––Matthew 25:40.
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Devotions from the St. Philip's Clergy:
Now on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
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The Rev. Brian McGreevy started our week off with a reflection on the great hymn "Lift High the Cross."
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These devotions by the clergy are posted to the news sections of our website (
stphilipschurchsc.org/news) at 7:00 a.m., but you may also sign up to receive links in your inbox by clicking the link below.
We've now moved into our summer scheduling: the devotions will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and beginning the first full week in July, they will be posted Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Would You Like Someone to Pray With You?
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To pray WITH someone:
Call Juanita Orvin, who will connect you with a prayer minister who will pray for your concerns over the phone.
To ask for prayer FOR someone:
Call Suzanne McCord, head of the prayer chain, and she will pass your request on to members of the chain.
Both options are always confidential.
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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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We pray for the sick: Kelsey Brockbank, Abby Burgess, Katie Burris, Howard Dayton, Hal Dyer, Elizabeth Flowers, Mary Forbes, Robert Gould, Janet Hanger, Jonathan Hanger, Amy Kittrell, Joe Livesay, Ernie Long, Mason Paul, Benjamin Schools, Richard Scott, Lavinia Thaxton, Mike Walsh, and Lindsey Wing.
We pray for our expectant parents: Henslee and Van Elliott, Ralph and Anna Gray Baker, Torrey and Ryan Knapp.
We pray for protection for
Becca Baird, Chris and Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Hayes Fair, George Hoefer, Andrew Kane, Horry Kerrison,
Charles Kirkman, Frazier Kulze,
John Mason,
Ned Montgomery, Edward Pritchard, and David Scott serving in our Armed Forces.
We pray for our home missions:
Star Gospel Mission, Tricounty Family Ministries, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, 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 10/40 Tribal Commission, for Water Mission, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.
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Collect for
Sunday:
O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday
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- Romans 6:1-11
- Matthew 10:37-42
- Psalm 89:1-18
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