I woke up early on the morning of December 9th with the first line of a poem in my mind. I knew the Lord had given me the thought, so I got up and went to my computer. What followed was several hours of the unfolding of the following poem....
“Bingo!” someone shouted through the packed Italian restaurant. Wait, what? Bingo in an Italian restaurant? “Restaurant” may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the Parish Hall was transformed into a beautiful space for our youth group fundraiser on March 19. We had the Edison bulbs hanging from the rafters, red-and-white checked table cloths, wine bottles filled with twinkling lights, and olive trees. There were images of Italy on the big screen, Italian music, pasta, garlic bread, laughter, love, family, wine, and beer, and the youth group, dressed in all black, was serving the hungry patrons. And Fr. Andrew got his Tiramisu!...
Worship with us on the Fourth Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller. Rector, is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord): 1. That the Parish Annual Meeting was well attended. 2. For the abundant financial blessings in 2022. 3. For the new Vestry members. 4. For the continuing successful attendance of young people at the Theology on Tap ministry. 5. For the children’s choirs (100 children are involved!). ...
God is my witness. I cannot express how glorious the St. Philip’s Honduran mission trip March 3–8 was for all of us. Our group experienced love, joy, hope, and faith from everyone we met. It was more than we could ever expect––all through God’s work. It is almost impossible to describe in detail the feelings and blessings that are personally received until you witness and participate––first-hand––God’s work in action. ...
Click the link below to read the St. Philip's eSPIRE, the email version of our weekly inSPIRE newsletter, which is packed with information about all that's going on in the life of our parish....
Worship with us on the Third Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Justin C. Hare is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Parishioners packed the Parish Hall for the 2023 Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 5, a joyous occasion filled with the Good News and good news––of parish life after litigation, of a surplus of funds, of vibrant ministry, of a most generous bequeathal, and of plans to ready the physical St. Philip’s for the next generation....
Worship with us on the Second Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
On Thursday, February 16, old man John Kerrison (me) got to speak to young man John Kerrison (me too)—well, a thirty-five year younger version of myself. I had the privilege of speaking to a group of Citadel cadets in the Citadel chapter of the Fellowship of Christians Athletes (FCA), which is led by Christy Meadows, the wife of Citadel chaplain Aaron Meadows. FCA is one of St. Philip’s new home mission partners, and my speaking was facilitated by Home Missions Team chair and vestry member Jill Settle....
My name is Zippy Hood, and I am the new children’s choir director at St. Philip’s Church. I am excited to meet all of you and make glorious music to honor our God. I have an extensive choral and instrumental background, teaching both in the private and public sector....
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“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” ––Isaiah 56:7 “The effective fervent prayers of a righteous man avails much.” ––James 5:16a Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord): 1. Good response for the blood drive. 2. Good response continuing for the Theology on Tap outreach. 3. Great attendance at Vacation Bible School....
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The rain was falling steadily on Tuesday, June 28, but we still managed to collect 42 units at our summer Red Cross blood drive. Each unit can save up to three lives––that’s up to 126 lives saved at a time when blood supply is at a 10-year low! ...
Keep Reading Worship with us on the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
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We know that a church is not the building but the people who come together to worship and serve alongside one another, and this year’s Vacation Bible School was a beautiful representation of just that. Children, youth, young adults, parents, grandparents, and loving members of our congregation all came together June 13-16 to help us have the Very Best (week of) Summer!...
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Worship with us on the Third Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Andrew R. O'Dell is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
Keep Reading Worship with us on the Second Sunday After Pentecost! The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
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On Tuesday, May 31, the St. Philip’s ministry team headed out to Seabrook Island for an overnight 2022-2023 planning retreat at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center. The tranquil setting was perfectly and equally conducive to brainstorming, calendaring, and resetting following a chock-full 2021-2022....
Keep Reading Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord): 1. Good response for the Spiritual Gifts class (12 attended). 2. Good response for the diaper drive for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. 3. Good response continuing for the Theology on Tap outreach. 4. Good response for increased volunteers for the Open Door ministry....
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