The Deacon - February 8, 2018
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2018 Vestry Officers
Yard Work Day
At last week’s Vestry Retreat, the 2018 Vestry elected its officers. Bob Waters: Senior Warden John Burrus: Junior Warden Charley McLendon: Treasurer John Shannon: Clerk
Calling all helpers! The Buildings and Grounds Committee invites you to join them this Saturday from 9am - 12pm to help with some early Spring clean-up around the church campus!
Please thank these individuals for willing to take leadership roles.
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
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Sunday School This Sunday, the children of St. Stephen's will hear the story of Christ manifesting his glory on the mountaintop. Jesus opens the eyes of his disciples to show them who he is, in fact, and always was. The children will paste glitter on a drawing of Jesus symbolizing the mystery of the word made flesh and showing the new ability of the disciples to see Jesus Christ.
Pancake Sunday
Join us in Stephen’s Hall this Sunday following the 11am service for a special Pancake Lunch ahead of our Lenten services beginning Ash Wednesday!
Volunteer Needed
Toward the end of the 11am service, “Alleluia” is bid farewell as we make the transition to Lent. The children will display their Alleluia Banner, constructed last Sunday, and “bury” it underneath the altar, symbolizing a verbal fast which has the effect of
The Flower Guild is looking for someone with a extension ladder to take down the leftover greenery hanging over the front doors of the church. For more information, please contact Judith Gordon Platt at (413) 822-5121.
creating a sense of anticipation and greater joy when the familiar word of praise is resurrected and returns on Easter. We have started a "Parents of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Charleston" page! Click HERE to stay connected on all events and activities going on around St. Stephen's for children of all ages!
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Black History Month Spotlight During this Black History Month, St. Stephen’s will use its Facebook and Instagram pages to highlight the service of past lay and ordained African American leaders of our congregation. We will also include an insert in each service bulletin.
Michael Smith
Long-time Parishioner, Michael Smith passed away on January 15, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, February 10 at 10am at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on James Island (347 Folly Road). Click HERE to see Michael's obituary. Last week, we considered the two longest serving priests in our congregation's history, The Rev. St. Julian Aaron Simpkins (pictured above to the left) and The Rev. Henry Lacy Grant (pictured above to the right). Click HERE to learn more about the impact that they had to St. Stephen's.
Help St. Stephen’s become a Charter Member
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Prayer List Ted Washington Barbara Sprinkle Irvin Richards Aubrey Hancock Dion Jenkins Susan Gaddy Rose Adams Rosemary Bickford Brian Smith Bettie Curry
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
of the International African American Museum! To honor the black history of our congregation, St. Stephen’s will be receiving contributions, during Black History Month (February), to enable us to become a Charter Member of the International African American Museum set to open in 2020. Checks should be written to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, with “African American Museum” in the memo line. Gifts can also be made online by clicking HERE. Please specify with your online donation what it is for. On March 11, Michael Moore, the President and CEO of the Museum will visit us to receive St. Stephens’ gift and speak to us, following our 11am service, about the mission of the Museum. Click HERE to learn more about the African American History Museum.
Bill Carson Michael Gray Joanne Gerona Nan Hahn Dee Dee Morton Doug Morton Jim O’Connor Brenda Kienel Fr. Vincent Rigdon Kay Miller And for those serving our country including: Malik R. Spruill Tyrese Watson David Hatcher Latitia Watson Franks Captain Edward K. Pritchard, IV Herbert Jordan Drayton, USAF If you would like to submit a name, please contact our Parish administrator, Amanda by clicking HERE. We will be glad to add it to the prayer list for a period of one month.
Emma Watson Memorial Barbecue Many of our new members might be asking "Who is Emma Watson and why do we have this event in her memory"... member
Emma was a lifelong of
St.
Stephen's
who
dedicated her life to not only our church but more importantly to children, it was because of this devotion that we have this fund raiser
Happy Birthday
in her memory. The money from this event is used for our Youth Ministries which includes such things as scholarships and funding for Sanders Clyde, our own
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Bill Kee 2/8 Montana Briggs-Most 2/9
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
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children's and youth programming, along with many others. Our next planning meeting for the annual Emma Watson Memorial Barbecue is on Monday, February 12 at 6:30pm in Stephens Hall. We will need not only people to head up committees but also volunteers. Please consider attending this meeting and assisting with this exciting and important event.
Lenten Quiet Day: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." February 17 from 9am - 1pm
Come join our rector for this half-day retreat as a way to enter deeply into the Lenten season. The day will consist of a few short meditations on the Ash Wednesday invitation to remember that "we are dust" interspersed by long periods of silence. Books,
Aubrey Shoemaker 2/10 Tommy Robinson 2/11 Caleb White 2/11 Joe Bagnulo 2/12 Aiden Simmons 2/12 Susan Gaddy 2/12 Lara McFalls 2/13 Ellen Dobbins 2/14 Justin Marshall 2/14 Holly Blanchard 2/15 Linda Lear 2/16 John Johnson 2/17 Ed Keough 2/17 Matthew Gruca 2/17 Chris Sanders 2/17 Rick Clary 2/18 Eugene Platt 2/20 Susannah Sheldon 2/20 Elizabeth Hills 2/22 Norm Thomason 2/22 Charles Shine 2/22 Ted Keller 2/23 Willow Waltemire 2/23 Myra Burrus 2/24 Tyler Hill 2/24 Frank Prudent 2/24 Jeannine Despeaux 2/24 Bob Waters 2/25 Terry Allen 2/26 Curtis Estes 2/26 Chuck Jordan 2/26 Malik Spruill 2/27 Chris Pruitt 2/29
icons, and other spiritual resources will be available for personal use. The church doors will open at 8:45am and the day will begin and end with prayer. A simple lunch will be served in Stephen's Hall at noon.
Upcoming Lenten Adult Education Series on End of Life Issues Sundays in Lent through March 18 10:00am - 10:45am in Stephen's Hall
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
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Join us for this Lenten series that will offer a variety of teachings on end of life issues such as how to care for the dying, how to talk to children about death, as well as how to reflect upon our own mortality. Childcare will be provided. Presenters:
Altar Flowers Last Sunday's Altar Flowers were created by Vicki Anthos, one of the Flower Guild's newer members. What a beautiful arrangement!
February 18: The Rev. Adam Shoemaker Series Introduction: "The Other Talk" Reflecting on our own Mortality with Ourselves and our Loved Ones February 25: The Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker Over the past three years, Rev. Courtney DavisShoemaker has welcomed two children into the world while also being present to her parents during their illnesses and deaths. Come hear her story about the unforeseen challenges families can face, even when loved ones have prepared all the appropriate end of life documents. She will also discuss ways to talk about illnesses and deaths with children. March 4: The Rev. Tom Wilson and Mr. Robin Bugbee Come hear from the Rev. Tom Wilson, Chaplain to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community? and our
Wednesday Bible Study The During the season of Lent, the Wednesday Bible Study will meet on Mondays instead of Wednesdays. February 12 February 19 February 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 Bible Study will resume their regular Wednesday time on March 28. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to invite others!
own Robin, Bugbee, a postulant for Holy Orders and a Hospice Chaplain at Roper-St. Francis talk about caring for the terminally ill and dying. March 11: Mrs. Erin Bailey Esq. Our own Erin Bailey, practicing attorney at The Law Office of Erin E. Bailey, LLC will discuss estate planning.
Updated Directory
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
March 18: The Reverend Adam Shoemaker
Click HERE to view and save a PDF of our updated Pictorial Directory.
Our Rector will discuss the importance of funeral planning.
Hard copies in black and white are available in the Parish Office.
2018 Tea Time 2018 Tea Time has officially kicked off and the Tea Time calendar is posted in Stephen’s Hall. We are seeking hosts/hostesses to sign up! “Simple” Tea Times are encouraged this year in order to place emphasis on our fellowship rather than an abundance of food. With Lent
approaching,
it
seems a good time to shift our focus to greater simplicity in all aspects of our worship. Tea Time hosts/hostesses will be asked to provide a few “goodies” to accompany our coffee and tea – perhaps a
The Reverend Elsa Mintz will be the Celebrant and Preacher for this week's Saturday at 6pm service.
plate of cookies or donuts, bagels or cheese and crackers, and/or fruit. Beverages and paper goods are always provided.
Tea Time hosts/hostesses will be
assigned a coordinator each week to assist them in the kitchen and work as a team for setup and cleanup. Website
Tea Time is an important ministry for St. Stephen’s and one we all enjoy – and YOUR help is needed so that we can continue to offer a time of fellowship as well as an opportunity to make new members feel welcome each
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week. Please take a minute to sign up in Stephen’s Hall – or
contact
Vicki
Ravenel
at
[email protected]
678.612.5519.
Ansonborough Lenten Preaching Series
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Facebook
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
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St. Stephen's welcomes you to join in with other churches in the surrounding
Ansonborough
neighborhood
for
a
Lenten
YouTube
Preaching Series. Each church will host a 30 minute service with a guest preacher. A simple lunch will be served immediately after the service.
Parish Administrator:
February 21 at 12pm Centenary United Methodist Church
Amanda Rucker
60 Wentworth Street
Contact:
Preacher: The Rev. Willie J. Hill, Jr. February 28 at 12pm
Office: (843) 723-8818
91 Anson Street
Email: [email protected]
Preacher: The Rev. Greta Bridges
Office Hours:
March 7 at 12pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church
St. Johannes Lutheran Church 48 Hasell Street The Rev. Lorenzo Moses March 14 at 12pm Trinity United Methodist Church
To make an appointment with the Fr. Shoemaker, please contact Amanda in the Parish Office.
273 Meeting Street The Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker March 21 at 12pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 67 Anson Street The Rev. Alvin Shrum Looking for Volunteers!
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We are looking for small group of parishioners to prepare a small lunch of soup and sandwiches for a total of 60 people that will be served in Stephen's Hall on March 21 after the Lenton service. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office by clicking HERE.
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2018 Vestry Officers
Yard Work Day
At last week’s Vestry Retreat, the 2018 Vestry elected its officers. Bob Waters: Senior Warden John Burrus: Junior Warden Charley McLendon: Treasurer John Shannon: Clerk
Calling all helpers! The Buildings and Grounds Committee invites you to join them this Saturday from 9am - 12pm to help with some early Spring clean-up around the church campus!
Please thank these individuals for willing to take leadership roles.
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
Sunday School This Sunday, the children of St. Stephen's will hear the story of Christ manifesting his glory on the mountaintop. Jesus opens the eyes of his disciples to show them who he is, in fact, and always was. The children will paste glitter on a drawing of Jesus symbolizing the mystery of the word made flesh and showing the new ability of the disciples to see Jesus Christ.
Pancake Sunday
Join us in Stephen’s Hall this Sunday following the 11am service for a special Pancake Lunch ahead of our Lenten services beginning Ash Wednesday!
Volunteer Needed
Toward the end of the 11am service, “Alleluia” is bid farewell as we make the transition to Lent. The children will display their Alleluia Banner, constructed last Sunday, and “bury” it underneath the altar, symbolizing a verbal fast which has the effect of
The Flower Guild is looking for someone with a extension ladder to take down the leftover greenery hanging over the front doors of the church. For more information, please contact Judith Gordon Platt at (413) 822-5121.
creating a sense of anticipation and greater joy when the familiar word of praise is resurrected and returns on Easter. We have started a "Parents of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Charleston" page! Click HERE to stay connected on all events and activities going on around St. Stephen's for children of all ages!
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
Black History Month Spotlight During this Black History Month, St. Stephen’s will use its Facebook and Instagram pages to highlight the service of past lay and ordained African American leaders of our congregation. We will also include an insert in each service bulletin.
Michael Smith
Long-time Parishioner, Michael Smith passed away on January 15, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, February 10 at 10am at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on James Island (347 Folly Road). Click HERE to see Michael's obituary. Last week, we considered the two longest serving priests in our congregation's history, The Rev. St. Julian Aaron Simpkins (pictured above to the left) and The Rev. Henry Lacy Grant (pictured above to the right). Click HERE to learn more about the impact that they had to St. Stephen's.
Help St. Stephen’s become a Charter Member
3 of 9
Prayer List Ted Washington Barbara Sprinkle Irvin Richards Aubrey Hancock Dion Jenkins Susan Gaddy Rose Adams Rosemary Bickford Brian Smith Bettie Curry
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
of the International African American Museum! To honor the black history of our congregation, St. Stephen’s will be receiving contributions, during Black History Month (February), to enable us to become a Charter Member of the International African American Museum set to open in 2020. Checks should be written to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, with “African American Museum” in the memo line. Gifts can also be made online by clicking HERE. Please specify with your online donation what it is for. On March 11, Michael Moore, the President and CEO of the Museum will visit us to receive St. Stephens’ gift and speak to us, following our 11am service, about the mission of the Museum. Click HERE to learn more about the African American History Museum.
Bill Carson Michael Gray Joanne Gerona Nan Hahn Dee Dee Morton Doug Morton Jim O’Connor Brenda Kienel Fr. Vincent Rigdon Kay Miller And for those serving our country including: Malik R. Spruill Tyrese Watson David Hatcher Latitia Watson Franks Captain Edward K. Pritchard, IV Herbert Jordan Drayton, USAF If you would like to submit a name, please contact our Parish administrator, Amanda by clicking HERE. We will be glad to add it to the prayer list for a period of one month.
Emma Watson Memorial Barbecue Many of our new members might be asking "Who is Emma Watson and why do we have this event in her memory"... member
Emma was a lifelong of
St.
Stephen's
who
dedicated her life to not only our church but more importantly to children, it was because of this devotion that we have this fund raiser
Happy Birthday
in her memory. The money from this event is used for our Youth Ministries which includes such things as scholarships and funding for Sanders Clyde, our own
4 of 9
Bill Kee 2/8 Montana Briggs-Most 2/9
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
children's and youth programming, along with many others. Our next planning meeting for the annual Emma Watson Memorial Barbecue is on Monday, February 12 at 6:30pm in Stephens Hall. We will need not only people to head up committees but also volunteers. Please consider attending this meeting and assisting with this exciting and important event.
Lenten Quiet Day: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." February 17 from 9am - 1pm
Come join our rector for this half-day retreat as a way to enter deeply into the Lenten season. The day will consist of a few short meditations on the Ash Wednesday invitation to remember that "we are dust" interspersed by long periods of silence. Books,
Aubrey Shoemaker 2/10 Tommy Robinson 2/11 Caleb White 2/11 Joe Bagnulo 2/12 Aiden Simmons 2/12 Susan Gaddy 2/12 Lara McFalls 2/13 Ellen Dobbins 2/14 Justin Marshall 2/14 Holly Blanchard 2/15 Linda Lear 2/16 John Johnson 2/17 Ed Keough 2/17 Matthew Gruca 2/17 Chris Sanders 2/17 Rick Clary 2/18 Eugene Platt 2/20 Susannah Sheldon 2/20 Elizabeth Hills 2/22 Norm Thomason 2/22 Charles Shine 2/22 Ted Keller 2/23 Willow Waltemire 2/23 Myra Burrus 2/24 Tyler Hill 2/24 Frank Prudent 2/24 Jeannine Despeaux 2/24 Bob Waters 2/25 Terry Allen 2/26 Curtis Estes 2/26 Chuck Jordan 2/26 Malik Spruill 2/27 Chris Pruitt 2/29
icons, and other spiritual resources will be available for personal use. The church doors will open at 8:45am and the day will begin and end with prayer. A simple lunch will be served in Stephen's Hall at noon.
Upcoming Lenten Adult Education Series on End of Life Issues Sundays in Lent through March 18 10:00am - 10:45am in Stephen's Hall
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The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
Join us for this Lenten series that will offer a variety of teachings on end of life issues such as how to care for the dying, how to talk to children about death, as well as how to reflect upon our own mortality. Childcare will be provided. Presenters:
Altar Flowers Last Sunday's Altar Flowers were created by Vicki Anthos, one of the Flower Guild's newer members. What a beautiful arrangement!
February 18: The Rev. Adam Shoemaker Series Introduction: "The Other Talk" Reflecting on our own Mortality with Ourselves and our Loved Ones February 25: The Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker Over the past three years, Rev. Courtney DavisShoemaker has welcomed two children into the world while also being present to her parents during their illnesses and deaths. Come hear her story about the unforeseen challenges families can face, even when loved ones have prepared all the appropriate end of life documents. She will also discuss ways to talk about illnesses and deaths with children. March 4: The Rev. Tom Wilson and Mr. Robin Bugbee Come hear from the Rev. Tom Wilson, Chaplain to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community? and our
Wednesday Bible Study The During the season of Lent, the Wednesday Bible Study will meet on Mondays instead of Wednesdays. February 12 February 19 February 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 Bible Study will resume their regular Wednesday time on March 28. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to invite others!
own Robin, Bugbee, a postulant for Holy Orders and a Hospice Chaplain at Roper-St. Francis talk about caring for the terminally ill and dying. March 11: Mrs. Erin Bailey Esq. Our own Erin Bailey, practicing attorney at The Law Office of Erin E. Bailey, LLC will discuss estate planning.
Updated Directory
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2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
March 18: The Reverend Adam Shoemaker
Click HERE to view and save a PDF of our updated Pictorial Directory.
Our Rector will discuss the importance of funeral planning.
Hard copies in black and white are available in the Parish Office.
2018 Tea Time 2018 Tea Time has officially kicked off and the Tea Time calendar is posted in Stephen’s Hall. We are seeking hosts/hostesses to sign up! “Simple” Tea Times are encouraged this year in order to place emphasis on our fellowship rather than an abundance of food. With Lent
approaching,
it
seems a good time to shift our focus to greater simplicity in all aspects of our worship. Tea Time hosts/hostesses will be asked to provide a few “goodies” to accompany our coffee and tea – perhaps a
The Reverend Elsa Mintz will be the Celebrant and Preacher for this week's Saturday at 6pm service.
plate of cookies or donuts, bagels or cheese and crackers, and/or fruit. Beverages and paper goods are always provided.
Tea Time hosts/hostesses will be
assigned a coordinator each week to assist them in the kitchen and work as a team for setup and cleanup. Website
Tea Time is an important ministry for St. Stephen’s and one we all enjoy – and YOUR help is needed so that we can continue to offer a time of fellowship as well as an opportunity to make new members feel welcome each
week. Please take a minute to sign up in Stephen’s Hall – or
contact
Vicki
Ravenel
at
[email protected]
678.612.5519.
Ansonborough Lenten Preaching Series
7 of 9
or Instagram
2/8/18, 3:00 PM
The Deacon - February 8, 2018
https://mailchi.mp/86d0d846b943/the-deacon-february-8-2018
St. Stephen's welcomes you to join in with other churches in the surrounding
Ansonborough
neighborhood
for
a
Lenten
YouTube
Preaching Series. Each church will host a 30 minute service with a guest preacher. A simple lunch will be served immediately after the service.
Parish Administrator:
February 21 at 12pm Centenary United Methodist Church
Amanda Rucker
60 Wentworth Street
Contact:
Preacher: The Rev. Willie J. Hill, Jr. February 28 at 12pm
Office: (843) 723-8818
91 Anson Street
Email: [email protected]
Preacher: The Rev. Greta Bridges
Office Hours:
March 7 at 12pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church
St. Johannes Lutheran Church 48 Hasell Street The Rev. Lorenzo Moses March 14 at 12pm Trinity United Methodist Church
To make an appointment with the Fr. Shoemaker, please contact Amanda in the Parish Office.
273 Meeting Street The Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker March 21 at 12pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 67 Anson Street The Rev. Alvin Shrum Looking for Volunteers!
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We are looking for small group of parishioners to prepare a small lunch of soup and sandwiches for a total of 60 people that will be served in Stephen's Hall on March 21 after the Lenton service. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office by clicking HERE.
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