August 2016
The DiscipleA Monthly Publication of St. Jude's Church
“The purpose of St. Jude's Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by proclaiming through words, actions and love the GoodNews of God in Christ; to provide for spiritual growth and to minister, with love, to the needs of this congregation and to all people.” 907 Wichman Street h Walterboro, S.C. 29488 The Rev. Bob Horowitz, Rectore-mail: [email protected] online: www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050
Ed Rollins has spent a lifetime in politics including stintsas campaign director for presidential candidates. Whenhe was asked to give his insight into the current politicallandscape he said "I am handicapped by fifty years ofexperience, which is totally irrelevant in this presidentialelection." What was once an aid to understanding thepresent – past experience – no longer seems to be of anybenefit. No matter your political persuasion it cannot bedenied that there are seismic shifts and changes going onin our country and there is no way to know what it willlook like if and when the dust settles. As the mediapeople on TV like to say "We will keep our eye on thisstory as it continues to develop." It is never easy orcomfortable to live through periods of great change –either in our personal lives or as a country. How do weas faithful followers of Jesus Christ face these changes?
First, we're reminded that the church does not exist in avacuum. It never has. In every age, ever since God's callto Abraham to be the father of many offspring throughfaith, God's revelation in the Scriptures is grounded inhistorical reality. Over a period of time spanningthousands of years - in the Old Testament and in the NewTestament –ordinary people of faith have lived in realfamilies, surrounded by real cultures. They lived incultures that were friendly, indifferent or hostile to thefaith they professed and lived. People called to be loyalto the covenants vows they made with Yahweh and Jesuslived under different kingdoms and empires and facedethical, moral, religious and spiritual choices in theirdaily lives. Some labored in obscurity while they keptthe faith. Their stories were not recorded for us to knowbut their faith was always known to God. Others foundthemselves in the limelight through God's will andhuman circumstance. God used their lives to reveal whatfaithfulness and covenant keeping looks like during
challenging times to inspire the rest of us to do thesame in our day. Always with a greater purpose atwork – to glorify God so that His Name may be knownin all the earth and others may be reconciled to Godthrough his Son.
Leslie Newbigin was a British theologian and spentmost of his life as a missionary in India. He was oneof the most influential Christian writers of the 20thcentury regarding Christian mission and engagingculture. He wrote: [A transformed society] is not ourgoal, great as that is…our goal is the holy city, the NewJerusalem, a perfect fellowship in which God reigns inevery heart, and his children rejoice together in his loveand joy…And though we know that we must grow oldand die- that our labors, even if they succeed for atime, will in the end be buried in the dust of time – yetwe are not dismayed…We know that these things mustbe. But we know that as surely as Christ was raisedfrom the dead, so surely shall there be a new heavenand new earth wherein dwells righteousness. Andhaving this knowledge, we ought as Christians to bethe strength of every good movement of political andsocial effort, because we have no need either of blindoptimism or of despair. (Signs Amid the Rubble: ThePurpose of God in Human History).
Christ's work on the Cross shatters the folly of blindoptimism that ignores the brokenness, injustices, andevil in the world caused by human sin. Christ'sResurrection shatters the descent of despair that looksall around and says all is hopeless and I'm not mybrother's keeper. Our hope in Jesus Christ is certainbecause he has told us plainly "I have overcome theworld". Faithfully, Bob+
MUSIC NOTES
Thank you to our adult choir for their commitment inrehearsing on Sundays from 9:30-10:15 in music room. Several people have commented on the joy of having a“full” music service in the summer. This is because ofthe dedication of our singers We will continue with onlyour Sunday rehearsals through August.
On Wednesday, August 24, from 6:00-7:30pm, singersand newcomers are invited to “preview” ourFall/Advent/Christmas music. A short “festivity” willfollow!
Sincerely,David Martin
We are looking for a third person to join Brooke Nicholsand Samantha Knapp as a Nursery Worker on Sundaymornings. The person would not be working everySunday but would be a part of a rotation. There is alsothe opportunity to work additional hours for Parishevents during the week if the person is interested inearning more money. The pay is $10 per hour. If youknow someone who is interested please have themcontact Fr. Bob via phone 843-549-1050 or e-mail:[email protected]
Would like to thank everyone fortaking time to help out with thisministry. CON T I NENT ALBREAKFAST will now be served
from June 5 through August 28 with the fullbreakfast beginning in the fall.
THANKS, Dana Cheney
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
1 Amy Richardson 18 Brad Peurifoy 1 J.P. Downey 20 Bobbi Greene 2 Andrew Harvin 22 Arnie Greene 3 Scott Harvin 24 Bill Richardson 8 John Payne 25 Wayne Keith10 Mary Ann Johnson 27 Glenn Utsey11 Alice Cinader 28 Sydney Haynes13 Kallie Peurifoy 30 Michael Smith16 Riley Downey 30 Sarah Siner
31 Eve Richardson
PARISH FAMILIES MINISTERED TO... ...Cindy and Byron Lee...Wayne and Sue Keith ...Chris and Gary Stroble
We try to have an ongoing Food/Flower/Card/Soup Ministry and we feelbad when we do not know or find out late about a need in our churchfamily. Please be certain to contact the church office and let us know ofa need in our parish family whether it’s a meal or a visit from the Rector.
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS
The St. Jude's Youth Group has taken offfor the Summer, a much needed rest for the
Advisors. Our group has moved from a very youngMiddle School group to a rising Sophomore group, withmuch busier schedules and activities. We will be kicking
off the new year with a Canoe Trip later in August,generously hosted by Joe Grange, the members of theYouth Group will be invited to bring friends who maywant to join our group. St. Christopher weekends will be
scheduled, so that we can take part in Diocesan activitiesand programs. Prayerful thanks to the Living WatersTrust which makes these weekends at St. Christopher
and many other opportunities for our Youth to learn andgrow as Christians possible.
The Advisors will be planning programs for the comingyear, realizing that we are working with older teenagers.
Soon they will be driving, please pray for all of ourYouth, they are entering a dangerous time in their lives.We expect to continue with mission and outreach works
within the community and make early plans for a missiontrip next summer with another group.
The Youth Group will continue to prepare and move thebags of food to the distribution site for the Food Pantry
Ministry. This has been a really good fit with the strongyouth taking on this "heavy lifting" part of the outreachwork, and they undertake the work with such joy and
good will, that we have to remind them that they aredoing ministry. My hope is that as the Youth continue toundertake mission and outreach work, that we will beable to remind them that this is one aspect of being a
Christian and that they are learning what they are calledto do for the rest of their lives.
Please remind your teenagers and those of friends thatthis is a good time to join the Youth Group and become
involved in important Christian work, think ofgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, children of friends, ofany denomination that could use a good influence in their
lives.
Faithfully Yours in Christ
Marianne Holmes, Toni Jackson, Charles Bridges
YOUTH SUPPER VOLUNTEERSThe following parishioners have volunteered to prepare
supper for the Youth group on Wednesday nights duringthe month of August.
3 Sue Yin & Paul Hinson 549-9306
10 Bethel Presbyterian17 Kathie & Bob Smith 538-3722
24 Stephanie & Fr. Bob Horowitz 782-3272
31 Hilda & Jeff Holman 538-2262
If you would like to volunteer to prepare a meal for theYouth group please contact Marianne Holmes @ 844-8400 or Toni Jackson @ 542-9398.
ST. JUDE’S WOMEN
N E W S
While we all strive to survive the summer heat, givesome thought to a Saturday retreat for the Women of St.
Jude’s in September. I’d love suggestions for where,when and what activities you would like to incorporate. Please email me directly at [email protected].
I especially want to know which Saturday will work bestfor the most people. Check those ball game schedulesand kids/grandkids events and carve out a day for
yourself to enjoy the company of friends and the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Ileen
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The DOK meets on the firstSunday of each month at 9AM inthe Vestry Room in Skardon
Hall. The only requirement formembership is a commitment toprayer and serving our Lord! Ifyou are interested in learning
more about DOK please join us on Sunday, August 7 orcontact Ann Walters, (843)563-2271, or MarianneHolmes, (843) 844-8400.
NEWS ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Address Change:Ann Walters
Amelia & Michael Priebe114 Roadster RowSummerville, SC 29483
ST. JUDE'S VETERAN'S FELLOWSHIPwill meet this month. More details to follow,
Contact Byron Lee for more information 843-217-9248.
7 - Daughters of the King Meeting, 9AM
7 - Open plate offering is designated for theRector’s Discretionary Fund
8 - Vestry Meeting, 5:30 PM
20 - Deadline for Newsletter Submissions21 - Pantry Sunday
Outreach has not met for a fewmonths, but are now gearing up
for the semi-annual Whale of aSale. Funds raised from this
event help with the cost of theThanksgiving Day Feast (14th).
Please start looking throughout your house and storage
sheds for items that you would like to donate.Thank you,Gale
THANKS TO. . .....To everyone for helping to keepthe St. Jude's Pantry stocked withbags of food and giving them away
on Food Pantry days....To those who volunteered to cookmeals for the Youth Group: Marianne & Don Holmes,
Holly & Matt Mardell, and Laura Reasonover. ...to all of our wonderful decorators, registrars, teachers,youth, chefs of VBS!
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS(If your group is not listed please
call the church office 549-1050)
Monday Night Women's BibleStudy: Studying “Practicing thePresence of God,” 6PM. Please
contact Debbie Jones (866-7725) for additionalinformation.
SUNDAY SCHOOLYouth Sunday School will take a break over thesummer and will resume in September.
Fr. Bob will continue to lead an Adult Bible StudySunday mornings in Skardon Hall from 9:35 - 10:15.
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To the good people of St. Jude’s; all of those whorolled up their sleeves and helped Melissa in hertime of need, and for all of your precious prayers.
The healing journey has been a long one orso it seems at times, yet observers and prayerwarriors alike attest to Jesus’ healing springing upspeedily!
We will never forget those who stayed up allnight with Melissa, brought and cooked food, tooktime out of their day to keep her company, broughther the Holy Eucharist, drove her to Charleston,serving and helping us both at a most vulnerable anddifficult time. Your acts of service were essential toMelissa’s survival.
God created doctors and their treatment isworking. Great news! As of February 2016 one areaof cancer is gone, and the scan on July 7th hasrevealed that the rest of the cancer is shrinking andon it’s way out. Glory be to god!
With much love and thanks,Jay and Melissa
VESTRY NOTESJune 13, 2016
Treasurer’s Report:
6-1-16 – 6-30-16 1-1-16 – 6-30-16
Actual Budget Actual Budget
Income:
Open Plate 1,542.65 1,750.00 9,699.80 10,500.00
Pledge 12,173.00 15,076.67 79,735.00 90,460.00
Other 0.00 250.00 1,010.00 1,500.00
As far as Income, Open Plate and Pledges are underbudget for the month and year-to-date;. all bills are paidand current. The new nursery workers, Samantha Knapp
and Brooke Nichols, have provided a smooth transitionin the nursery. The new paging system is being used. TheBuilding and Grounds Committee met and would like to
grade the parking lot area. McGraw Enterprises provided
a proposal to grade and remove the stumps for $1,800. A diamond design for the parking area would allow some
grass to grow and possibly help with run-off. Jack willcheck with Charlie Brightwell, a certified engineer, andthe City regarding these two items and present this
information at the next meeting. Five teens participatedin the Water Missions International Walk, raising a totalof $1,980.96. During the entire event, there were 86
walkers and 13 community sponsors for a total of$1,784.38 donated. The money raised will supply oneentire village with water. Four St. Jude’s families are
going to Grand Camp at Camp St. Christopher.
DOK FALL ASSEMBLY
September 10 Trinity, Myrtle Beach
Fall Assembly is the annual business meeting of all theDaughters in the Assembly. There is usually a speaker,sometimes workshops or other activities, lunch, and a
time to worship together. Anyone interested in learningmore about Daughters of the King is welcome to attend.
More information is available at www.doknational.comfor anyone interested in learning more about The Orderof the Daughters of the King.
Men: Join Bishop MarkLawrence for a DiocesanMen’s Summit, Saturday,
September 17, 2016 from 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St.Paul’s Church, 316 West
Carolina Avenue, Summerville.
It’s been said that the journey from the head tothe heart is the longest, most difficult journey you willever encounter. It’s also the most important one you will
ever make. Join Mark Lawrence, Bishop of the Dioceseof South Carolina, for a diocesan men’s summitexamining what God has say about this journey and the
direction of our lives. All men (teenagers and up) are invited to
participate.
Need more Information: Contact Jay Crouse,Coordinator for Men's Ministry at 941.320.0271 orRichard Moore, 2017 Christian Men's Conference
Coordinator at 843.693.7003.Bring your Bible: It’s your entrance ticket.Register at www.diosc.com.
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St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
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St. Jude’s ChurchThe Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina
St. Jude's has worship servicesSunday at
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Christian Education10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Wednesdays at12 noon Holy Eucharist5:30 p.m. Youth Group
The Discipleis published monthly by
St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
and can be found online atwww.stjudeswalterboro.com
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,
9AM-2PM
The Lord Jesus Christ,Head of the Church
The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, BishopThe Rev. Bob Horowitz, Rector
David Martin, Organist/Choirmaster Bob Smith, Parish Treasurer
Lisa Marsh, Parish Administrator
Vestry MembersMargie Williams, Senior Warden ‘16
Jack Jackson, Junior Warden ‘18
Paul Pye, Fellowship ‘16Tracy Johnston, Pastoral Care ‘16
Scott Harvin, Outreach ‘16
Gilda Barnwell, DCW ‘17Anthony Herndon, Finance & Stewardship ‘17Charlotte Valentine, Christian Education ‘17
Byron Lee, Evangelism ‘17Marvin Jones, Memorial ‘18Kathie Smith, Fellowship ‘18
Julia Waddell, Youth ‘18
A PRAYER FOR ST. JUDE'S
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move andhave our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and
govern St. Jude's by your Holy Spirit, that in our goals,
our plans and our actions, we might always seek andheed your voice, follow your guidance, and pursue that
course of action which will build your Church, and
glorify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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