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The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, Bishop of South Carolina, XIV
The Rev. Julian “Tripp” Jeffords, Rector [email protected]
The Rev. B. Tyler Prescott, Church Planter [email protected]
The Rev. John Scott, Pastoral Assistant [email protected]
The Rev. Korey L. Kincaid, Associate Priest for Youth & Families [email protected]
Sue Beson, Parish Administrator [email protected]
Cathy McGrew, Lay Ministries & Discipleship Coordinator [email protected]
Bonnie James, Director of Praise Team & Modern Music [email protected]
Jamie Hawkins, Director of Traditional Music [email protected]
John Chaconas, Director of Communications [email protected]
Skip Williams, Facilities Manager
Don Rodrick, Sexton
Shannon Reed, Director of Children’s Ministry [email protected]
Heather Jackson, Connections Coordinator [email protected]
Ellen Legare, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Sunday, February 23
8:00 am Traditional Worship—CB
9:00 am Sunday School for All—The Gos-
pel Project—CY Bldg.
9:00 am Sunday Scripture Studies—AH
10:15 am Traditional Worship—CB
10:15 am Contemporary Worship—DH
12:00 pm AA—AH
4:00 pm LifeGroup—SK Library
6:00 pm NA—AH
Monday, February 24
8:00 am Centering Prayer—CB
9:00 am Counting Teams—SK 7
10:00 am AA —SK 11
10:30 am Women’s Bible Study—Library
10:30 am Pastoral Care—SK 5
4:00 pm LifeGroup—SK Library
5:00 pm IMFD Leadership Mtg.—AT
6:00 pm Stone Soup Coalition—CY RM 213
6:30 pm LifeGroup—SK 5
6:30 pm Venture Crew—CY
7:00 pm AA—AH
Tuesday, February 25—Shrove Tues-day 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study—SK 7
9:00 am Pilates Fusion - SK Hall
9:15 am Women’s Bible Study—SK Library
10:00 am AA—SK 11
6:30 pm Cub Scouts—CY
5:00 pm Pancake Supper—AT
7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study—SK Library
Wednesday, February 26—Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Eucharist & Ashes—CB
10:00 am AA—SK 11.
12:00 pm Eucharist & Ashes—CB
12:00 pm Men’s Bible Study—SK Hall
1:00 pm TR/GS Crafting—SK 7
3:45 pm Children’s Choir—CY Worship
5:.30 pm Cursillo Reunion Group—SK 5
6:30 pm Eucharist & Ashes—DH
7:00 pm AA—AH
Thursday, February 27 9:00 am Pilates Fusion—SK Hall
10:00 am AA—SK 11
11:00 am Healing Service—CB
11:30 am Al-Anon—SK 11
7:00 pm GriefShare—SK Library
7:00 pm Boy Scouts—SK Hall
Friday, February 28 6:00 am Stephen Ministers—SK Library
10:00 am AA—SK 11
5:30 pm AA Women’s Mtg—SK 11
7:00 pm AA—AH
Saturday, February 29 7:00 pm AA—AH
Sunday, March 1
8:00 am Traditional Worship—CB
9:00 am Sunday School for All
9:00 am DOK—SK Rm 5
9:00 am Sunday Scripture Studies—AH
10:15 am Traditional Worship—CB
10:15 am Contemporary Worship—DH
11:30 am Jazz Brunch—AH
11:45 am SOW Sunday - CY Worship
5:00 pm Children’s Ministry Dinner—C/Y
Worship
6:00 pm NA—AB
The Lenten Journey — from Ashes to Alleluias! The journey through the season of Lent begins with inward honesty and leads to outward gratitude. We look forward to receiving anew the greatest gift ever given — the complete and unconditional forgiveness Jesus offers to all those who gratefully accept His gift.
For nearly two millennia the church has recognized a time of preparation before celebrating the Lord’s resurrection. This period of forty days known as Lent, is marked by repentance, fasting and giving. Ash Wednesday reminds us of our mortality and of the cross of Christ — our only hope of eternal life. We examine our life in light of His life and confess how far we fall short of God’s holiness.
The practice of fasting or abstaining from pleasures we have come to take for granted is meant to remind us that God gives us every breath we take. And, learning to listen for His voice is our greatest need and is our greatest privilege. We turn our focus to the One who knows us best and loves us most. This stilling of the soul does not come between texts and Netflix . It comes in the quiet space of a hungry heart.
As God begins to strip us of our worry and preoccupation with temporal things, He nudges us to store up our treasures in heaven and look for ways to bless others. We give, not out of obligation, but from profound gratitude.
St Paul’s is offering helpful tools for the Lenten Journey. The Ash Wednesday service is a great start. Attending Holy Week services brings the journey to its crescendo. The Lent Experience by Eric Ferris provides a structured walk through Lent. Those interested will meet in the Atrium after the 10:15 services to journey together and enjoy a light lunch. To sign up, or for more information contact Cathy McGrew [email protected]. Participating in the Praise & Glory offering is a purposeful way of counting blessings and partnering with the Rev. Rob Sturdy in ministry to Citadel cadets at St. Alban’s Chapel.
Let’s join together on this Lenten Journey and allow the Holy Spirit to prepare us for a new encounter with our Risen Lord.
The last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration)
Sunday School for All Ages—The Gospel Project—9 AM, TODAY—The Gospel Project for all ages. For Next Sunday, February 23, please study: Genesis 11:1-9,and Isaiah 55:8-9 The Altar Flowers today—In the Church Building and Doar Hall—Are given in memory of Bob and Claudia Parvin, parents of George Parvin, by Jenn and George Parvin. St. Paul’s t-Shirts—Featuring our new logo and vision will be for sale after 10:15 services in the courtyard. Cost is $12.
St. Paul’s Tea Room & Gift Shop—Gift Certificates—Purchase Gift Certificates after today’s services in the Atrium. They are also available in the Church office reception area for ten dollars each. St. Paul’s Tea Room & Gift Shop—Hand Crafted items, Silent auction items of goods and services, Silk Flower arrangements, Jewelry, Re-purposed gifts, Household items in good repair, Treasures of your heart. Please, no clothing or electric appliances.
Call Angela 843-834-0005 , Dixie 843-822-9768, or Diane 843-871-4000
Honored Guest and Speaker Sunday, March 1—The Rt. Rev. Charles Ochieng Onginjo—Bishop of Maseno South Diocese of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) will speak at all services. He is Bishop to the Rev. Fred Ocheing Onyango (Kenya Relief Org.) who has visited St. Paul’s several times. Fr. Fred reported to Fr. Tripp that he met his fund raising goal for the new mission truck, and “God has been good and through the kindness and generosity of friends and churches in South Carolina, I believe I have received more than I ever asked for.” Jazz Brunch—March 1, Ambler Hall, 11:30 am & 1 pm Seatings—Eggs benedict, beignets, bread pudding! St. Paul’s choir hosts a New Orleans Jazz Brunch catered by Parish House Catering and beignets by Fr. Scott. Music provided by members of the church and community. Tickets— $25.00 per person (cash and check only). Tickets available following the services. All proceeds will benefit St. Paul’s Choir and St. Paul’s Children’s Choir. Children’s Ministry Dinner—Sunday, March 1, 5 PM in C/Y Worship—Everyone is invited to come and hear what’s new for Children’s Ministry in 2020 and how you and your family can participate. Childcare provided. Sow Sunday—March 1, 11:45 am to 1 pm—Children grades 3—5. A quarterly gathering for food, fellowship, devotions, activities and lots of fun, RSVP by Feb, 27 to Shannon Reed [email protected] Campus Clean-up Saturday, March 7, 8 Am- noon—Building & Grounds is holding a Campus Clean-up prior to the Tea Room opening. Bring your rakes, pruners, shovels and other yard tools. Utility trailers are also needed. Contact Rick Blanchard [email protected] Baby Supply Drive—Stock the Baby Supply Closet— We’re starting a Baby Supply Closet for St. Paul’s. We need diapers, wipes, and formula to aid the families in need that visit our Food Distribution, Salvation Army, and our food pantry. Drop– off your donations in Skardon Hall on the back table.
—We are a church of small groups where we devote ourselves
to God’s teachings, fellowship, sharing meals and praying together so that we may grow as disciples and authentically impact the world in Jesus’ name. Contact Cathy McGrew [email protected] for meetings at the church or other locations.
—Cash and checks may be placed in the
offering plates. Secure giving is available on-line. We have electronic kiosks for credit or debit cards. St. Paul’s does not want anyone to incur debt in order to give to the Lord. We offer the kiosks as a convenience. GIVING ENVELOPES—Available in the office or in the back of Doar Hall or the Church Building.
— Complete a “Connect
Card” in the seat/pew rack or Scan QR Code
Ministry Contact Acolytes Kevin Szostak
Alpha Church Office
Altar Guild Paul Gahan—Doar Hall
Anglicans For Life Paula Tisdale
Children of Christ Ellen Legare / Alison Terry
Children's Ministry Shannon Reed
Cub Scouts Edwin Bailey
Cursillo Todd Barnum
Daughters of the King Dawn Schaeperkoetter
DivorceCare Todd Barnum
Flower Guild Meredith Buddin / Beth Szostak
Grandparenting Ministry Cathy Jacobs
GriefShare Heather Kilpatrick / Jane Ihrke
Impact Ministry Food Distribution (IMFD) April McLean
Kairos Bill Riggs
Lay Eucharistic Ministers Terry Sullivan
Margie's Closet Margie Smith
Men's Ministry Fr. Tripp
Prayer Ministry Heather Jackson
Pastoral Care Brenda Georgi / Patricia Williams
Stephen Ministry Chris Armstrong / Rebecca Westfall
Tea Room Vicky Harlan And Susan Haynes
Tea Room Gift Shop Dixie Moran & Diane Frankenberger
Ushers - Doar Hall Brooke Testa
Ushers—Church Building Corey Lutynsky (8 am)/ Glenn Haynes & Clay Thornton (10:15 am)
Welcome Ministry Heather Jackson
Women's Ministry & Life Groups, Cathy McGrew
Youth & Families The Rev. Korey Kincaid
We hope to create an atmosphere in which everyone feels welcomed with
open arms. All guests are invited to visit our Welcome Table after the
service today to receive a gift and information about St. Paul’s.
WORSHIP AT ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN
ST. PAUL’S VISION STATEMENT—Rooted in the past yet relevant today: St Paul’s sows the Good News of Jesus for all people, cultivates servant leaders, and grows neighborly communities.
Our worship is similar to that of Anglicans across the world and through the ages. We are a
warm and loving congregation. We enjoy traditional hymns as well as modern worship
songs produced by popular Christian artists. Worship that is biblical and draws hearts to
the praise, honor, and glory of our Lord, is the goal at all of our services.
Our traditional worship with hymns is held in the historic Church Building. The
contemporary worship, with a user-friendly screen and modern music, is in Doar Hall. We
invite you to join us. All baptized Christians are welcome to join us for Holy Communion at
the Lord’s table.
COMMUNION—Anyone baptized in the Christian faith is welcome to receive communion.
DOAR HALL COMMUNION—Communion wafers will be dispensed at the side aisle
communion stations. Leavened bread is available at the altar. Feel free to choose either
element/station.
TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - Relax! God put the wiggles and sweet little noises in
children - don’t feel like you have to suppress them in God’s house.
Consider sitting toward the front where children can more easily engage.
Quietly explain the parts of the service and actions of the priests, musicians, acolytes,
and leaders. While in Children’s Church, your children learn: about bowing when the
cross passes and why, as Anglicans, that we do this, who the acolytes are, and how the
colors of the stoles match the liturgical calendar, prayers, etc. Now is a great time to
show them what we are learning in Children’s Church.
Sing the songs and pray. Children learn behavior by mimicking you.
If you have to leave the worship with your child—please feel free to do so, but please
do come back.
NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Childcare is available for ages birth through 3 years of age. You will find a greeter there to
assist you with check-in. We ask that you please check your child in at one of our check-in
kiosks located in Doar Hall and in the CY building. At that point you will receive a matching
security tag that will need to be shown when you pick up your child.
Children’s Church is provided for children ages 3-7. Please follow the check-in instructions
above. The children will be dismissed for chapel during the 10:15 service. While there, your
child will enjoy a time of chapel, a bible lesson that follows the lectionary, learning of our
Anglican traditions, and crafts and games.
CHILD CHECK-IN—(BIRTH TO SEVEN YEARS) for both the Church Building and Doar Hall:
Check-in at the C/Y building or Doar Hall. A volunteer will walk them over to the C/Y
Building and a volunteer will bring them back to pick up.
CHILD PICK-UP—Please come to the back door of St. Paul's Central and present your
matching security tag to pick up your child.
There are many “organic” ministries (grown right here at St. Paul’s) that provide a way to give of your time and talents, to serve your fellow man and your