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The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina August/September 2008 Volume 113, No. 4 Bishop Lawrence Communicates with the Lambeth Notes Diocese During the Lambeth Conference faced incredible challenges and have a thousand other tribes, tongues and na- kept the faith in the midst of astonishing tions elsewhere. Th e gospel always needs hardship. It heartens the soul to walk to be inculturated into every society and with them from one venue to another, every society needs to be evangelized and to worship alongside them, study the transformed by gospel—including ours. scriptures with them, or share a meal in (Read the full text of this day’s notes on the cafeteria with them. the diocesan website.) Th is morning was the 10th Sunday aft er Pentecost. Th e bishops in convoca- July 22, 2008 tion robes processed to the Choir while the spouses of the bishops along with e fi nished today’s sessions (Tues- various dignitaries—former Archbishop day) by hearing Cardinal Ivan Carey to name one—fi lled much of the Dias,W Prefect of the Congregation for the Cathedral nave. As we came through Evangelization of Peoples at the Vatican the Great West Door of the Canterbury at the Plenary Session. Frankly, both Al- Cathedral two by two, Bishop Jack Iker lison and I thought it was the clearest and with whom I was paired whispered to boldest proclamation of the Gospel we me something to the eff ect—“You won’t have heard thus far at the Conference. enter through these doors very oft en.” For now I’ll leave it to others to talk It hardly needed a response from me. I about the Indaba process that we are PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF ENS trembled for a moment. Certainly not experiencing here at Lambeth. I’m trying Bishops process: Front row, from left , Jack Iker (Fort Worth), Mark Lawrence (South everything in the service was to my lik- to be patient with it as it unfolds, but to Carolina); Second row: Ken Good, (the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, of the Church ing—and some of it more than a little say there is more than a little unrest from of Ireland) and William Love, (Albany). disturbing. But I’ve moved beyond that all corners would hardly be an overstate- Editor’s Note: Th e following text is excerpted from notes Bishop Lawrence sent to for now. What lingers is the processing, ment. clergy during the Lambeth Conference. Th is paper went to press prior to the con- seeing my wife Allison in the congrega- Th ere was a gathering of over a hun- ference’s conclusion. Please visit www.dioceseofsc.org for current commentary. tion as I processed in, going forward to dred bishops this aft ernoon from diverse receive the sacrament for resoluteness of provinces—TEC, U.K., New Zealand, July 20, 2008 that may provide missional relationships will, and the gospel procession with the Australia, Sudan, to name a few who for the Diocese of South Carolina that my Melanesian Brothers and Sisters dressed gathered with some of the Primates of the ear fellow clergy and mem- mind is running along lines of mission, in tribal garb dancing from the High Global South. Bishops from Common bers of the Diocese of South strategy, and theological alignments that Altar to the Compass Rose carrying the Cause and Communion Partners were Carolina, Th e signifi cant ex- I belief will be mutually benefi cial to our gold Gospel Book in a coracle or little present. I found it quite encouraging. periences for such a recently diocese and parishes and for dioceses in boat. All I could think of was the joy that Most of you know that I have strong Dconsecrated bishop as I, come so fast every direction out from South Caro- came to aboriginal people as the gospel convictions regarding the need for a and feverishly it is hard to keep up with lina—Ireland, England, New Zealand, set them free from ancient fears and now Covenant to guide our common life as it all—but between my bishop’s journal India, North Africa, Southeast Asia, carrying the Holy Scripture as if they Anglicans and many of us are here, not where I record daily events, and my per- South America, West Africa, East Africa, were carrying Jesus as their Chief and least, because the Archbishop has said sonal journal reserved for deeper matters et al. Some of these bishops bear names King. Th at is, of course, what the gospel that Lambeth is about the Windsor of the soul I’ll be able to revisit much of you may well recognize and others are did for the early Celts, Picts, Anglo-Sax- Process and the Covenant. I have not, this latter. I’ve met so many possible links humble godly servants of God who have ons and even Vikings on these Isles, and Continued Page 2 The Very Reverend William N. McKeachie, Dean of South Carolina, to Retire Need Church Software? Diocese Offers Shelby ollowing Bishop Mark Multi-Site Link; Outstanding Software at a Fraction of the Cost Lawrence’s consecration in January, Dean William Workshop August 20, St. Paul’s, Summerville FMcKeachie requested that the Bishop work closely with the ome to our Shelby Multi- dioceseofsc.org or simply call Cathedral to develop a schedule site workshop on August LaQuetta Jones and give her the Modules Include: for the Dean’s long-delayed sab- 20, 2008, from 10:30 information. (843) 722-4075. • Membership database batical, as well as his transition Ca.m. until 2:30 to retirement, originally envis- • Attendance, check-in, manage p.m. to learn groups aged to take place within eigh- how you can • Contributions teen months of Bishop Salmon’s tap into out- own retirement. standing soft - • General Ledger The Diocese provides pe- ware through • Registrations-online available riods of sabbatical leave for the diocese at a using Webview every seven years of clergy fraction of the • Accounts Payable service. In the fourteen years total cost of • Accounts Receivable of Dean McKeachie’s tenure, new software • Pose ‘n Print-keeps due, in part, to various diocesan and hardware. developments in relation to the membership pictures in their the Cathedral in seeking God’s The work- database for printing or Episcopal Church since 2003, vision for its role during his shop will be the Dean chose to postpone any sharing episcopate as well as in identify- h e l d at St . • Donors and Gift s-tracks leave of absence until our new ing the most vocationally quali- Paul’s Episcopal Church, Doar capital campaign data easily Bishop assumed offi ce. He has fied person to become Sixth Hall, 316 W. Carolina Avenue Who should come? Users now scheduled his sabbatical Dean of South Carolina. in Summerville. of current membership and fi - • Bank Reconciliation for the last three months of this Th ere are three criteria for Th ere will be a boxed lunch nancial soft ware and at least one • Check Express year and the fi rst three of 2009 the Cathedral’s on-going minis- provided. Th ere is no charge, vestry member. Vestries will be • Webview-will allow members to ensure as seamless a transi- try during the Dean’s transition however, in order to have an ac- the ones voting on subscribing, to update their own data tion as possible to the call of his to emeritus status: curate count of attendance, you therefore, it is important that as successor. must pre-register. To register many of your vestry members Bishop Lawrence has enthu- visit the diocesan website www. attend as possible! Continued Page 2 siastically agreed to work with Continued Page 2 Our Diocesan Purpose Statement: To respond to the Great Commission by so presenting Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit that all may come to know Him as Savior and follow Him as Lord in the fellowship of His Church. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 2 Bishop Lawrence Reflects on Lambeth “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and... rest.” Continued from page 1 in the least, weakened in my resolve Bible Study Group). Aft er what, to my or commitment to that—or to helping Caregiver’s Retreat mind, was a straw-man-rendition of shape an Anglicanism suffi cient for the the Anglican approach to the Bible, the at St. Christopher’s, September 20 Twenty-first Century. But I need to moderator introduced a professor from tell you there is far more to this confer- Kenya who presented a plain reading, By Mary Tutterow, Founder, Healing Farm Ministries ence than what we might call the North “traditional” hermeneutic as a model for am a caregiver. I am a wife, a that He is in control, even when we are American problem, (which, you may interpreting the Bible. Th is was followed daughter-in-law, and mother not. Only then can we see how much remember, I believe has revealed the by a pro-gay/lesbian interpretation of to a busy thirteen-year-old son more He loves and sustains those we Achilles heel of the Communion). Nev- certain key texts by a gay man trained, and a lovely sixteen-year-old care for - more than we ever could. Only ertheless, I cannot possibly convey to you we were told, in the “evangelical tradi- daughter with physical and then, alone and vulnerable to Him, can in this short report the incredible witness tion” though there wasn’t much I’d say intellectual disabilities. She we admit our weakness, our exhaustion to Jesus Christ and the gospel that is that resembled the hermeneutical tools needs me to be her advocate. and understand that we have not been made on a daily basis in our small group I learned in seminary under Dr. Peter She needs me to help people understand asked to do the impossible. He wants to Bible studies and the Indaba sessions by H. Davids and Prof. Stephen Noll. Th e what she is saying. She needs me to help do the impossible through us. He will bishops from various parts of Africa, “planned contrast” for various reasons Ibathe and dress her. She needs me to guide our children through us. He will North and South India, South America didn’t work. Aft er this the moderator get her from place to place. and elsewhere. Th e need to partner with had Dr. Burridge address us. Well to She needs me to teach her. these people for the spreading of Christ’s make a long story short, the whole thing She needs me to love her Kingdom, the alleviation of suff ering and seemed a bit forced and contrived to – sacrifi cially and uncon- deprivation, and for mutual prayer and me and I said so. To the moderator’s ditionally. support grows in me on a daily basis. credit, I felt I did get a hearing if not an Th is aft ernoon during theSelf-select acknowledgement. So I suppose I’ll go You Need a Break Session I attended the unit on Human back for the next session tomorrow to Sexuality and the Witness of Scripture. once again engage the listening process. I wanted to engage the listening process People are forever tell- Having been converted to Christ in col- ing me, “You need a break.” and see if there was anything new in lege by reading Soren Kierkegaard, I do the debate. I’ve lived with this issue of Th ey are right. I do need a believe there are times for an Either-Or. break. I need a lot of breaks. homosexuality and the church since my I come by my suspicions of the Hegelian years in seminary back in the late 1970s. If I did not set aside time to process quite naturally. be alone with the Lord each It is something circumstances seem to Th ose of us who hold the “orthodox” have continually thrust me into during day, if I did not schedule understanding are working hard in time for prayer, worship my thirty years of ordained ministry in many diff erent venues to respectfully, the church. Still I thought, “Let’s see if and fellowship each week, but forthrightly, engage our brother and I would have shattered long there’s anything new.” But when I saw a sister bishops from around the world, to format at work which I would describe ago. further the mission of the Christ, and, It is interesting, however, as the Hegelian process—thesis, anti- as we promised in our vows, guard the thesis, synthesis—I was compelled to that when I invite others faith. to join me and also take a name what I perceived as a strained “set Do keep Allison and me in your up.” Th at is, the session began with a break, I hear, “No, I’m fi ne,” prayers. Th ere is so much going on here, or I get a long laundry list cursory painting with an overly broad so much to keep up with, and I hardly brush of the Anglican approach to of how busy they are and need to tell you, it is important. I re- how they couldn’t possibly Scripture during the Reformation era. ally do sense I am carrying Th e Diocese Why this need to subtly undermine the carve out the time. Th ey are of South Carolina with me into these taking this child here, vol- Mary Tutterow, Founder of Healing Farm Ministries place of Holy Scripture in our tradition? sessions—whether Bible Study Group, Frankly this made me impatient quite unteering there. A spouse with her daughter, Mary Addison. Indaba, meal time conversations, plenary or adult parent is sick, the quickly. Cursory descriptions of Sola group, or the Self-Select Sessions. love the unlovable through us. He will Scriptura; Puritans; Scripture, Tradi- dog needs shots. A client needs their attention, a dear friend has cancer, and bring hope to the sick and poor through tion & Reason; what’s Anglican and not Blessings to you in our Lord Jesus us. Anglican, (you know the gig as well as the list goes on. Christ, Th e fact is we are all caregivers. Th at Come away and spend some time I). “My goodness,” I thought, “aren’t we with Him. Rest and be renewed at a bishops in the Church? It is a bit more is the way God intended it to be. We were +Mark Lawrence meant to live in community – leaning on Caregiver’s Retreat, sponsored by Heal- complicated than this isn’t it?” Well Bishop of South Carolina ing Farm Ministries Friday, September anyway, the session was moderated by and loving each other – sacrifi cially and unconditionally. 19th and Saturday, September 20th one person, and featured Dr. Richard at Camp St. Christopher. This year’s Burridge as the key attraction. (One We intentionally held the paper past dead- theme is Loving Well, featuring video of the reasons I attended this session line to include these few notes. Read the We all Need Breaks presentations by Beth Moore. Th e cost among others is that I’ve enjoyed his full context of the Bishop’s notes and all for the event is $95 per person and this commentary on John’s Gospel that was of the commentary that came aft erward We all need breaks. We need to put includes meals and double-occupancy sent to us to help prepare for our daily on the diocesan website, www.dioceseofsc. it all in His hands and walk away and get accommodations. Pre-registration with some rest. Only then can we clearly see org. Editor Continued page 3 Dean McKeachie to Retire Shelby Multi-Link Software Offered Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 In addition to the modules sending their people to training  There will be no delay in “seat” of the Bishops of South shown on page one, this high- classes. Implementation team to developing a vision and strat- Carolina in 1963. quality, comprehensive church- assist new churches in Shelby egy for the Cathedral Parish’s specific software offers the (aft er initial training). renewal and growth. In refl ecting on his tenure folowing benefi ts: in the Diocese, Dean McK-  Special services available to Th ere will be no hiatus in eachie has said: “In almost 40  Enables the church and small churches that may need leadership but a seamless tran- years of ordained ministry, no the diocese to share the same assistance in preparing fi nancial sition, directly overseen by more gratifying call to service database of people to eliminate statements, etc. Bishop Lawrence. has come my way than that duplicate effort; each church  of Dean of South Carolina. I manages its own data.  Diocese will have the The Reverend J. Robert have especially cherished such ability to do consolidated Horn, IV, will serve as Senior opportunities as the revival of  Internet-based, so that financial statements and, Pastoral Assistant during the ministry to seafarers, the en- churches who subscribe can in return, share that data Dean’s sabbatical, with both hancement of St. Alban’s Chapel access the soft ware from ANY with the churches so Dean McKeachie’s retirement at Th e Citadel, the Cathedral’s computer that has internet comparisons of expenses and his successor’s induction outreach to the cultural com- access. or benchmarks can be scheduled to take place around munity of Charleston particu- determined. A master Easter 2009. larly through Spoleto events and  Automatic updates pro- chart of accounts will be In the meantime, following the College of Charleston, and vided on a daily basis. Daily provided to enable this. the 45th anniversary in Septem- above all the doctrinal renewal downloads to your computer (Each church can have “The diocese has been happily using ber of the Cathedral’s designa- of Anglicanism through our as an additional safeguard are an unlimited number Shelby Systems since 1999, but when tion as such, Dean McKeachie’s theological conferences since available. All data is secure at of accounts, but all tie they developed the Multi-Site Link, I was sabbatical will be largely given 1997. Nor could there be a more all times. back to master chart of excited about how we could pool our to working with Cathedral Ar- reassuring context in which to accounts.) resources and off er high quality church- chivist Scott Howell in the retire than that aff orded by the  No need to spend thousands based soft ware to all our churches at a price vision and servant leadership of  development, for publication in of dollars upgrading your hard- Subscription fees they could actually aff ord. Th e task force 2010, of a bicentennial history Bishop Mark Lawrence. I greatly based on church size, ware to allow for growth or is excited about what this will mean for of the Cathedral’s originating look forward to the next several multiple users. no matter how many congregation, St. Paul’s, its months of transition under his modules are accessed. our diocesan family as we move forward incorporation of St. Luke’s in active oversight and, indeed, to  Training will be off ered on a No fee increases when in the implementation.” 1949, and its designation as what lies beyond.” quarterly basis at a fraction of the diocese adds new Nancy Armstrong the cost of individual churches modules. Diocesan Administrator/Asst. Treasurer Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 3 Diocese Launches E-Newsletter Clergy Families Gather at the Beach

By Th e Rev. Floyd Finch

he First Annual Clergy and Family Memorial DayT Celebration was a huge success as 144 Diocesan clergy and their families gathered at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Cen- ter on Seabrook Island for a day of fun in the sun and n June 3, 2008, the Dio- shade in the Pavilion. A Ocese launched a bi-weekly handful of retirees were e-newsletter. Th is new venue there, with lots of active will allow communication on clergy, spouses, children and a more timely basis. While grandchildren of all sorts the e-news is scheduled to be and sizes. produced bi-weekly, emergency Upon arrival we were messages can be sent at any greeted by Bishop and Mrs. time. The e-news includes a Mark Lawrence and by Su- letter from the Bishop, clergy san Burns and Peter Rother- news, upcoming events, job mel who had major respon- openings and other items of sibilities for the gathering. interest. “Th e e-newsletter is absolutely fabulous and so, so Continued below needed,” says the Rev. Becky Coerper, St. Paul’s Church, Summerville. Visit www.dioceseofsc.org and click “e-newsletter” to view past issues or to subscribe. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE REV. ANDREW O’DELL Submissionsshould be sent to Above, Th e Rev. Al Zadig enjoys time with his son, Alfred Hudson Zadig. Below, top, from left , Mary Foster Gaillard, Wimberly Zadig and [email protected]. Mims Weldon. Below, middle, from left , Isobel Grace Th urlow, Lily, Ellen (standing) and Andrew O’Dell. Bottom: Group enjoys picnic. Clergy families rushed to the ticed their Servant Ministry. As the day drew to a close, Th e Holy Spirit moved pow- beach for the Sand Castle/Art Assorted covered dish salads Bishop Lawrence celebrated erfully, and all were blessed. Caregivers Retreat Contest, avoiding the scrip- – yummy – and desserts – yum Holy Eucharist and preached, Happiness was old friendships Continued from page 2 tural admonition not to build yummy – brought by clergy and as deacons administered being renewed and new friend- on sand, but, in spite of it, Father Holy Communion, the Bishop ships beginning! What a re- a non-refundable deposit of $50 families rounded out the feast, Wey Camp and family won the moved to the side and prayed newal day it was! Next year, be is required as there is limited with every space in the Pavilion grand prize. with clergy families who came there! space available. Participants taken. Th e cookout menu consisted forward. may also register for 30 minute Aft er the picnic, all kinds of of hamburgers and hotdogs therapeutic massage sessions activities for respective school – yummy – grilled to perfection during the course of the retreat ages were held, along with by Jonathan Meyer, the new for an additional fee. For more nap time for the little ones, Conference Center Director at information, and to register, go jam sessions for musicians, St. Christopher, ably assisted by to www.healingfarm.org or call soft ball, volleyball and bocchi, Deacons Fred Berkaw, Jr. and 843-971-9300. swimming and walking on the Tom Simmonite as they prac- beach. Clergy News Briefs  The Rev. Shay Gailliard Interim gratifying call to service has and his wife, Tara, welcomed Rector come my way than that of Dean Catherine Lynch Gailliard to of t h e of South Carolina,” he says. See their family on June 9. Cate Church story on page one. weighed 6 lbs, 13 oz. and was of our 18.5 inches. Saviour, The Rev. Dr. Peter Moore will J o h n’s join the staff of St. Michael’s Island. Church, Charleston, beginning in September. Moore will serve  Your as Associate for Transforma- prayers Th e Rev. Robert tional Discipleship. See story are re- on page six. Horn is joining the quested for the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul. The Rev. Dr. David McSwain is f a m i l y now serving as Vicar of Christ of The Rev. Harry E. Lawhon, Church, Denmark. See story on Jr., a priest in the upper diocese, page four. who died June 17, 2008. The Rev. Peter Mitchell has re- The Rev. Terence Lee, Rector signed as Rector of Holy Trinity of St. Paul’s in Bennettsville will Church, Charleston. Th e rea- Th e Rev. Shay Gaillard and his be joining the staff of St. John’s sons for his departure stemmed wife Tara, welcome Catherine Cathedral in Albuquerque, NM, from a divergent view on vision. Lynch Gaillard to their family. beginning in August. For the Mitchell, together with Amy, his past two years Lee has served as wife, and four children will live the Chaplain for the Diocesan with family in Virginia as they Your prayers are requested Daughters of the King. The for The Rev. Ron Hiester, the seek God’s direction for their Rev. Mark Goodman, prior future. Assistant Rector at St. John’s to becoming the Dean of St. Church in Florence, and his John’s Cathedral, had served  family. Ron’s mother, Mary, as Rector of Trinity, Myrtle The Rev. Matthew Walter died on June 22. Beach, and was the Dean of the is now an Assistant at Prince Georgetown Deanery. See story George Winyah, in George- The Rev. Robert Horn joins on page 13. town. the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul as Senior Pastoral As- The Very Reverend William The Rev. Ken Weldon is the sistant to the Dean. Robert had N. McKeachie, Dean of South new Rector of St. John’s, Flor- been on staff at St. James, James Carolina, announced his re- ence. He had previously been Island, until this past January, tirement. “In almost 40 years serving as the Chaplain at Por- at which time he became the of ordained ministry, no more ter-Gaud. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 4 The Journey from Mission to Parish Holy Apostles’ Celebrates Milestone HOW DOES A MISSION BECOME A PARISH? ishop Mark Lawrence celebrated Assisting Bishop Lawrence was Th e the Church of the Holy Apostles’ Rev. Chuck Owens from the Church of he technical answer to this retreat together and shared many move from mission to parish the Cross, Blufft on, and Th e Rev. Jerry Tquestion can be found in the teaching missions. Over time, we Bstatus, during a special evening service DuBose, the fi rst rector of the Church Canons of the Diocese of South Car- helped them see possibilities and April 27, 2008. Th e Church, established of the Holy Apostles. Father DuBose olina (available at www.dioceseofsc. catch glimpses of who and what in 1848, became a parish by the vote of made special recognition of Father Hank org), but Chuck Owens, Rector of they could be and do. Now they the Diocesan Convention on January Avent, Associate Rector at St. Philip’s Church of the Cross, Blufft on, whose believe they can do anything. Praise Church, saying, congregation journeyed the Lord! Th ey’re spiritu- with Church of the Holy ally alive; and with that “Without Hank’s mission leadership in build- Apostles in their move to A and God’s help, they can ing the new parish Parish status had some must sustain themselves fi nan- hall, the congrega- refl ections to share. be able to cially. When churches tion would not have sustain itself are small, they tend to had the confi dence “The Canons say a focus on survival, and all to become a par- mission should be self- spiritually they can think about is ish.” Father DuBose supporting (to move to first, themselves – they’re in- also praised Father parish status), but it’s not financially wardly focused. But the Chuck Owens for just about money. As I second. Scriptures teach that the his guidance and his see it, money is never the focus should be on God parish’s generosity. major problem. To be- and others. Now that the The day before come a parish, a mission folks at Holy Apostles the celebration, Fa- must be able to sustain itself spiritu- have turned their hearts upside ther DuBose met ally fi rst, fi nancially second. When down and inside out, they’re going with Th e Rev. James Bishop Salmon and I fi rst met with to open an independent Christian Yarsiah, Vicar of St. Holy Apostles three years ago, they school as a way of serving, a way of Andrew’s Mission, were content with the status quo. reaching others with the Good News and the St. Andrew’s Th ey’d been a mission for about 150 of God in Christ. When people’s mission council to years. It was all they knew, all they hearts are on fi re for the Lord, and encourage them in expected, so we started a relationship they’re allowing God to work in and through them, what was once PHOTOGRAPH BY BOB WATERS their journey toward with them. Our people got involved thought to be impossible becomes Bishop Mark Lawrence blesses the congregation of the parish status. with theirs; theirs got involved with ours. We began having a men’s possible!” Church of the Holy Apostles at the close of the celebration of Bishop Lawrence parish status. Th e Reverend Chuck Owens and the Reverend will return to Barn- Jerry DuBose stand behind the altar; acolyte Adam McCurry well August 10 to Th e Church of the Holy Apostles, organized in 1848 has withstood hurricanes, one of kneeling. bless the new Holy Apostles’ Episcopal which tore down the bell tower (now replaced), and its use as a stable by Sherman’s 25, 2008. Th is was Bishop Lawrence’s School building. Th e school will open in troops and the subsequent burning of the city. Th e stained glass behind the altar fi rst visit to Barnwell. Th e Bishop also August with a fi ve-year-old kindergarten (given by Governor James Hammond) and the communion silver were buried confi rmed six adults and reaffi rmed one and a combined fi rst and second grade during the war, in order to keep them hidden. Th e orginal congregation included at the celebration. class. African-American slaves and their families. Rector/Vicar Seeking to Enhance Photographers Needed The diocese is currently in the process of redesigning our Parish Life, Offer Mutual Support website. We will need professional quality photographs of parish buildings as well as people worship- he Rev. Dr. David Williams, Schenectady, New York, aft er retiring as ping, praying, etc. to poputate the site. If you Rector of St. Stephen’s Church, Rector of St. George’s Church. While still would like to contribute photographs, please Charleston, and Th e Rev. Dr. Da- a parishioner and Senior Associate Priest contact Joy Hunter at jhunter@dioceseofsc. Tvid McSwain, the Vicar of Christ Church, of St. Stephen’s, he was installed as Vicar Denmark, feel certain that sharing ideas of Christ Church in Denmark. At that and resources will mutually benefi t their service, Williams acted as Master of Cer- individual parishes. emony as well as providing the Orders St. Andrew’s Mission Moves “I feel that it is most important that of Service. Along with Dr. Williams, H. clergy stay engaged with one another in Don White, Organist and Choirmaster Toward Parish Status mutually enhancing conversations about at St. Stephen’s, assisted in providing Receives New Playground Equipment Thanks to parish life and outreach development,” musical support and solo work as well. Old St. Andrew’s Parish and Church of the Holy Cross said Dr. Williams. “Th ere are so many Most recently, St. Stephen’s and Christ good ideas in this world that can con- Church have begun a relationship be- he ECW of Old St. Andrew’s In a collaborative eff ort, the ECW tribute to the vibrant lives of our parishes tween Rectors in which mutual support donated a total of $2,150.00 and the EYC of Old St. Andew’s provided and develop a healthy spiritual life for and learning can take place between a from their “ministry of mission funds (more than $500) to be used to Tat home and abroad” to assist with purchase food on a monthly basis, for all of our members. Th is can encompass mission parish such as Christ Church, and St. Ste- the purchase of the new phen’s, a church playground equipment that had a 165- for St. Andrew’s Mission year history as Church. The Church of a mission prior the Holy Cross, Sulli- to becoming a van’s Island, also donated parish in 2001. $2,000.00 toward this “Working in project. The total cost mutually ben- for the playground equip- efi cial relation- ment was $3,957.93. Th e ships toward remaining funds were br i g hteni ng used to purchase sand for the lives of our the playground. parish fami- The playground and lies is our goal 21 passenger seat bus for and the goal of the Summer Enrichment many, I’m sure. program were dedicated Put another on June 15, 2008. “Th e way, if one of St. Andrew’s Mission “If one of us has developed a better mouse trap,” says Th e Rev. Dr. Church family extends David Williams, right, “then surely that should be shared by all.” us has devel- oped a better sincere gratitude to all Above, from left to right: Yvette Jenkins, Sr. Warden To the left is the Rev. Dr. David McSwain. our donors and partners, mouse trap, and ECW President at St. Andrew’s Mission; Nancy for their support toward everything from the technology of web- then surely that should be shared by Pickering, Diocesan Coordinator of UTO; the Rev. site development to the art and science all,” said Williams. our ministry in the com- munity,” says Vicar, James James Yarsiah and Betty Graham, St. Andrew’s Mission of congregational studies.” UTO Chairperson. Th e Rev. Dr. David McSwain, Vicar Yarsiah. of Christ Church in Denmark, SC, “Working in mutually In another development, the Summer the needy in our community, through the preached the sermon at St. Stephen’s benefi cial relationships toward Enrichment Program at St. Andrew’s Angel Food Ministries at St. Andrew’s during their regularly scheduled Ser- brightening the lives of our parish Mission got off to a terrifi c start on June Mission. vice of Holy Eucharist on July 13. Dr. families is our goal, 9, with more than twenty-fi ve children St. Andrew’s Mission Church is mov- McSwain moved to South Carolina from and the goal of many, I’m sure.” from the community enrolled this sum- ing closer to becoming a full, indepen- mer. Th e program ran through July 25. dent, self-supporting parish. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 5

Holy Cross, St. John’s Sullivan’s Island, Includes Girls on a Mission Mission Ten-Year-Olds Receives in Mission Trip $50,000 By Catherine Warner his past June, thirteen people UTO Grant connected to By Nancy Pickering Holy Cross Epis- Diocesan UTO Chair Tcopal Church on Sullivan’s Island traveled to Teguci- ongratulations to galpa, Honduras to work CJanie Wilson and at the LAMB Institute’s her grant writing com- new residential home for mittee at St. John’s Mis- children in San Buenad- sion, Charleston, SC. ventura. United Th ank Off ering Included in that group, Grant #8589 – AAFCBD “What are and traveling with their Little Girls Made Of” - Diocese of South mothers were three ten- Carolina, was approved! year-old girls. Carly Elizabeth Beach Hacking, the UTO Edwards came with her Program Offi cer in New York, wrote, mother, Eve Spratt Ed- PHOTOGRAPH BY CATHERINE WARNER “On behalf of the UTO, I am happy to wards; Elliot Lyles with Ten-year-old Carly Edwards takes a break from mixing cement to relax with Jonny and Suyapa write that a full award of $50,000.00 her mother Lori Lyles and from Casa Hogar, the residential home being built for the orphans at LAMB in San Buenaventura. is approved in response to your grant Caroline Warner with me. application to purchase a 25-passenger While there are many reasons to have lemonade stand on Sullivan’s Island and play in the evenings. Th ey even watched vehicle equipped with internal/external your children accompany you on a raised $85.00 for the cause. Carly and some of the same shows on television. music system as well as audio/video sys- mission trip, our family was looking Caroline manned the Adopt-A-Lamb Each day we started with devotions tem to transport young female residents to build our relationships and to begin booth at a Silent Auction. and then breakfast. One of Caroline’s from school in violent and impoverished training our children to live mission- Th e challenges began before we even favorite breakfast meals was beans and communities to a place of ministry. ally. arrived in Tegucigalpa. Due to a fatal rice. Aft erward we headed up the moun- (Charleston, SC).” tains to San Buenaventura. Th e girls Over $2.1 million was given out in were surprised by the poverty. Caroline grants by the UTO committee this year. was amazed at how well the children kept Over 200 grants, sent in from through- their things organized and how pleasant out the US and around the world, were everyone was despite the hardships they received and reviewed by the 13 women face. Th e adults worked on building a of the UTO granting committee. Our new cottage for the children to live in as thanks goes to Zona Tounsley, Province well as painting a school building. Th e IV UTO Chair, for her help. girls pitched in and helped in various How wonderful that Janie and Broth- capacities. One day they collected stones er Dallas Wilson and AAFCBD made it to line the driveway up to the chapel. through the 2008 grant process. How Another day they gathered wood to keep wonderful that the Diocese of South on hand for the women in the kitchen to Carolina has received a United Th ank use for the stove to keep water heated. Off ering grant, two years in a row! Surely, Th ey took shovels and helped to mix we can keep this ball rolling! concrete. Th ey played and played with If your church has a compelling the children. Each of the girls found “women and children need” and thinks favorites that they wanted to bring home UTO could help, send me an e-mail, at [email protected]. The 2009 grant information and applications will be available in October, but don’t wait until After touring one of the then to get started! poorest neighborhoods, For a joyful recipe: Keep your ‘little blue box’ on the kitchen counter. Add a PHOTOGRAPH BY CATHERINE WARNER Catherine Warner asked few coins, shake, & feel those blessings From left , ten-year-old South Carolinians Elliot Lyles, Caroline Warner, Carly her daughter how she felt. and thanksgivings adding up! Edwards, join with Suzy McCall’s adopted daughter, Sally, in painting the schoolhouse at Casa Hogar. “I couldn’t believe From the time we decided to work plane crash a few weeks before our ar- that people live that way,” Building for together on the team, Caroline and I rival, the airport in Tegucigalpa was shut she said. Christ from attended group meetings preparing for down for investigation. Other arrange- “It was so terrible.” the trip. Caroline helped with fund- ments had to be made for travel into Generation to raisers to off set costs and to help the town. We fl ew into San Pedro Sula where we took a van through Generation the countryside to Tegu- with them. Caroline became close to a Compliments cigalpa. Travelling 100 fi ve year old named “Katy.” Th e LAMB Questions miles took over fi ve hours children were fascinated by our three Builders for Christ to consider before taking a child on a mission trip: in a van without air con- light haired girls. ditioning that seated 15. We were amazed at the processes that By the Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence I was pleased at Caroline’s are used that seem so antiquated. Aft er 1. How does your child adapt to new situations? adaptability. She chose a basic foundations are laid and walls s I begin my episcopacy as your seat next to a window that built, the fl oors of the buildings are dug Bishop, I am grateful for the fi rm 2. Does your child have interest in going to a was open and enjoyed the with shovels. Rebar is laid and tied by foundation of strong, growing new culture? wind in her face for the hand in grids to prepare for concrete to Acongregations on which this Diocese entire ride! be poured. Concrete is mixed on site stands. Th is foundation is the result of 3. Can your child follow directions at all times? We stayed at a home by two or three workers with shovels. the intentional focus of Bishop Salmon known as Erika’s House One part sand, one part gravel, one part on building our congregations during his 4. Does your child have any health issues that where Erika cooks meals rocks, one part cement, add water until 18 years of leadership. Looking back I might be exasperated by the stress of a and provides lodging for just right and stir repeatedly until ready also see that Bishop Salmon was able to different culture and its foods, climate or guests connected to Suzy to set. Th e paint that was purchased for build on the ground laid by Fitzsimmons atmosphere? McCall’s ministry. An the schoolhouse was diluted repeatedly Allison’s theological leadership and Gray unexpected blessing was in order to cover the schoolhouse with Temple’s leadership through some very 5. What level of discomfort can your child that Erika’s ten-year-old three coats. diffi cult times of social transformation. tolerate? daughter, Maria, became Everything that is done at the home Th e work of my predecessors gives us an fast friends with our three is hard and takes time. Th e clothes for enviable place from which we can move girls. In fact, she was bi- fi ft y children are washed by hand on a forward; they are gift s bestowed upon orphanage. Her favorite one was the lingual and accompanied us each day on washboard outside and hung on a line us—the multi-generations that make up “Adopt-a-Lamb” where stuff ed lambs our trips to work at the residential home, to dry. Simple meals are made in a small this diocese today. could be either purchased to keep or Casa Hogar. Maria helped the girls learn kitchen. Dishes are washed in cold wa- It is also a reminder of how impor- to send down to one of the orphans about the culture and life in Honduras. ter and dried. Potable water is brought tant it is to build upon the strengths of at LAMB. She also enjoyed working But she also showed them how similar in on a truck and used sparingly. For the past as well as to build wisely for at the silent auction as well as baking they were. She brought her Nintendo everything else, rainwater is collected future generations. During his epis- for the bake sale. Elliot and Carly at- to play with them, gave them her email and used. Th at includes the outhouses. tended meetings as well. Elliot set up a address and invited them to her room to Continued page 7 Continued Page 6 Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 6 Peter Moore RELIGIOUS ENTREPRENEUR By Joy Hunter the context of the small group ministry, created by bishops and only bishops can specifi cally off ering a follow-up course solve it. Bishops are supposed to be the to Alpha. It seems a perfect fi t for a man guardians of the faith, and they’ve failed who invests himself in relationships. to do that. Instead, core doctrines have “Th e thing that brings me the most sat- been undermined by bishops themselves. isfaction is mentoring younger people in Th ey know better. We’ve got this fi ssure the way of discipleship,” he says. “Th at’s between those who will not face the doc- been the heart and soul of my ministry, trinal problems and those who cannot fi nding people I can come alongside and avoid facing them.” encouraging them in their life in Christ. When asked where encouragement Organizations are a way to reach people can be found, Moore responds, “We need who are oft en uneasy to reach.” to focus on Christ as King and Chief Shepherd. He’s still reigning. Bishops are Sandra Moore’s Ministry undershepherds. Some are faithful; some are not, but Christ is still the King.” Peter’s wife, Sandra, has played an PHOTOGRAPH BY JOY HUNTER important role in minis- tering alongside him. “I he Rev. Dr. Peter Moore, who’s don’t want to downplay “Th e reason I’m in South Carolina,” Peter Moore, The Author joining the staff of St. Michael’s he said, “is because I was asked. South Sandra’s role in this,” he Church, Charleston, in Sep- Carolina has a reputation of being a says. “In FOCUS, and Ttember, is a self-described, “religious strong diocese with a missionary heart. at Trinity many young n addition to his passion for preaching, entrepreneur.” It’s committed to youth ministry, solid women looked to her as Iteaching and discipleship, Moore, a gradu- His resume bears it out. orthodox faith, grounded in Scripture… a role model. She’s a very ate of Yale and Oxford, is the author of sev- He founded FOCUS, a national min- Th ere’s a sense of unity which is very important part of the eral books, booklets and articles including the istry to students and faculty in indepen- attractive and it’s situated in one of the ministry picture. Right award-winning Disarming the Secular Gods: dent schools. He’s one of the founders most beautiful areas of the country. now she has an important How To Talk So Skeptics Will Listen (IVP, and served as Dean and President of “Th e reason I’m here though is be- ministry to women with Trinity School for Ministry. He helped cause Al Zadig called and asked if I’d be eating disorders.” 1989); One Lord, One Faith (Th omas Nelson, found The Fellows Initiative, a post- the Associate for Transformational Dis- 1994); and A Church To Believe In (Latimer, graduate Christian leadership develop- cipleship. I wasn’t ready to retire. Coming A Problem for 1994). He edited Can A Bishop Be Wrong? ment program. He was instrumental to a community where I could be part Bishops to Solve Ten Scholars Challenge John Shelby Spong in founding Th e Anglican Relief and of a parish staff and bring something (Morehouse, 1998). He contributed a chapter Development Fund. Th e list goes on. was very attractive. My wife Sandra also When refl ecting on the “I tend to start things,” he says, “get has relatives in the area. Th ere are a lot current situation within on homosexuality and the Church in Anglican things going – implement vision. I want of Trinity grads here. I’ve preached in a the Episcopal Church, Essentials (Anglican Book Centre, 1995) and to go where the Gospel isn’t presently number of churches in the area. All my Peter admits the situa- a chapter on using the Scriptures in mission being fl eshed out and establish a beach- old counselors and advisors were jealous. tion is bleak. “Clergy are in The Anglican Communion and Scripture head.” Th ey said, ‘Go!’” weary,” he says. “They (Regnum, 1996). And so… South Carolina? As Associate for Transformational oft en don’t know any way Discipleship, Moore will be working in out. But this problem was 2007 Parochial Report Released 40-Foot Container of View it online or request a printed copy he Diocese recently released average Sunday attendance. It also in- Books Sent to Liberia the 2007 Parochial Report and cludes number of pledging units. it can be viewed The Parochial Report By Th e Rev. James T. Yarsiah, Vicar, St. Andrew’s, Charleston Ton the Diocesan web- gives an overview of the t. Andrew’s Mission, Episcopal John R. Johnson and some members of site, www.dioceseofsc. The report includes state of the diocese in Church in Charleston, South Old St. Andrew’s Parish, our sister par- org. Th e report includes statistics on all terms of fi nances and at- Carolina, in collaboration with ish, also assisted with the packing of the statistics on all churches churches in the tendance/membership. the Liberian Episcopal Clergy books. in the diocese, includ- If you do not have ac- USA (LECUSA) and “Books for Africa,” Th e Rt. Rev. Jonathan B.B. Hart and ing individual church’s diocese. cess to the internet, but S total revenue, amount would like to receive a an American NGO based in Minnesota, the Diocese of Liberia, and Mrs. Juanita have shipped a 40-foot-container of Neal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees pledged to the diocese, copy of the report, please donated books to Liberia. Th e Episcopal of the Episcopal Church of Liberia ex- total number of members, total number call Debbie Barker at (843) 722-4075. She Church of Liberia will receive the con- pressed their gratitude to all the donors of communicants in good standing and will be happy to mail you a copy. tainer of books. Th e steamer carrying and all those who contributed to the suc- the container departed the Port of Charleston on May Girls on a Mission Continued from page 5 18, 2008. It arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia on To date, Casa Hogar has been unable to along a wall with a table on the other July 7. secure running water through the drill- wall. When I spoke with Caroline about The library and text ing of wells. It is very costly to bring in how she felt aft er walking through Can- books, both new and potable water. tera, she told me, “I couldn’t believe that used, were donated by the On the last day of our time there, people live that way. It was so terrible.” Charleston County School we went on a tour of one of the poor- Asked what she would miss the most if District, through the work est neighborhoods where many of the she had to live like that, she answered, of the Rev. James T. Yarsiah, families who receive help from LAMB “My books. I would miss reading all my Vicar of St. Andrew’s. Th ese live. Our walk through this neighbor- books.” books will benefi t the Epis- hood, called Cantera, was troubling for It is truly amazing what God is accom- copal schools and other Caroline. In addition to the challenge of plishing through the LAMB Institute and institutions in Liberia. Th e climbing the steep hilly incline that the its related ministries in Tegucigalpa. So cost of freight for shipping Th e total number of books sent is estimated at over shacks were built on, the poverty was many families and children are being im- this 40-foot container was 35,000. Above, the books are packed in cartons before overwhelming. Th ere was fi lth and trash pacted physically and spiritually through $7,500 and “Books for Af- being placed in the container. along the dirt pathways to the homes. this one organization. Our family’s goal rica” underwrote the entire Few of the shacks stood straight. Pigs, of starting small by taking one child on cost of the shipment. Th e total number cess of the project. Mrs. Neal began the emaciated dogs and cats, chickens and a mission trip to build relationships and of books sent is estimated at over 35,000. process of clearing the books prior to the chicks roamed around in their own ex- begin training in missional living were Th e monetary value of the books is more arrival of the container at the Freeport of crement. Inside the shacks there would easily satisfi ed on this trip. We hope to than $10,000. Th e Liberian Episcopal Monrovia. oft en be one room or two or more rooms return with our other two children and Clergy in the USA contributed $350 It is our hope and prayer that these divided by blankets strung across the to continue building relationships both to assist with the purchase of materials books will help equip the schools and width of the shack. Th ere was no in- within our family and with those God and to help provide lunch for those who assist in the development of the minds door plumbing. Many of the homes we has called us to serve. It is our prayer helped to pack the books. Foillet Edu- of the Liberian students. visited simply had a small tabletop stove that more families will grow stronger and cational Services, located in Columbia, that plugged into a single outlet. Th ere closer by serving in missions, whether South Carolina provided materials and might be one or two light bulbs hanging locally or globally, together. manpower to assist with the packing. Fr. overhead. A bed neatly made would run Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 7 Bishop Lawrence Addresses at the Nashotah Transitions Citadel House Graduates ashotah HouseTheo- logical Seminary cel- ebrated its 163rd Com- Nmencement and conferred 20 earned and 5 honorary degrees on May 22, 2008. Th e Rt. Rev. Mark J. Law- rence moved the assembled audience with a stirring Com- mencement address. Th e Class of 2008 included graduates from dioceses as vari- ous as Albany, Central Florida, Fort Worth, Louisiana, Quincy, San Joaquin, South Carolina, Tennessee and Western Lousi- ana, in addition to one student belonging to the Evangelical Free Church. Sixteen of the By Th e Right Reverend Mark J. Lawrence PHOTOGRAPH BY RUSSELL K. PACE

he diocesan ministry one hand, and the College of copalian cadets responsive to to be fi nalized in this transition at The Citadel is in Charleston on the other. While the chaplaincy ministry. Th ere- to a full-time Episcopal chaplain a time of profound we are aware the Cathedral fore, aft er much prayer and dis- at Th e Citadel and at St. Alban’s transition. Th e chap- has been a key player in recent cernment, Shay’s Committee, in we believe it is timely to com- Tlaincy of Th e Reverend Doug years, giving quite generously concert with me as Bishop and municate these developments Peterson at St. Alban’s has been of its time and resources to the with Dean McKeachie, began to the Cathedral, to Holy Cross, a remarkable success story of cadets, especially during “Knob conversations with the Rector Sullivan’s Island, and to the dio- the last several years. He and Week” as well as other times of Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island. cese as a whole. his wife Joanne have touched throughout the year, we also We have subsequently sensed the lives of many young cadets, knew that a congregation with God leading us to relocate the two of whom are presently in a well-established young adult parish-base for St. Alban’s to graduating seniors received the active parish ministry within thrust and style of worship Holy Cross for the immediate Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) de- the diocese. With Doug’s retire- might be a more eff ective fi t for future. gree, three received certifi cates ment at the end of this semester recently evangelized non-Epis- While there are many details in Anglican Studies; and one the College Ministry Commit- received the Master of Th eologi- tee, under the leadership of Mr. cal Studies (M.T.S.) degree. Daron Taylor, has established a Honorary degrees were Citadel Committee to discern Looking Back conferred on two Primates of where God is now leading the the Anglican Communion, the ministry in the future. The Rev. Doug Peterson Refl ects on a Six-Year Ministry at the Most Rev. Drexel Gomez, Arch- Military College of South Carolina bishop and Metropolitan of the Investing in a Full-Time West Indies, and the Most Rev. Episcopal Chaplain On June 24, 2008, I had the Doug Peterson: In some ways it’s struggle in their lives. Two clas- Benjamin Nzimbi, Archbishop privilege of catching up with a very hostile environment to sic cases were Rob Sturdy and and Primate of the Anglican Daron, Doug Peterson, and Doug Peterson. Th e following Christianity, even though the Ian Boyd (of the Class of 2003) Church of Kenya. Commence- Dean McKeachie met with me recaps our conversation. college is offi cially supportive who came to Th e Citadel with- ment speaker Bishop Lawrence shortly aft er I arrived and was Joy Hunter of spiritual values. Th ere are out any religious faith at all and also received the Doctor of consecrated as Bishop to apprise 2000 young adults, many of are now both ordained priests, Divinity degree. me of what had been happening whom do not actually support serving at Trinity, Myrtle Beach. Nashotah House has been at the St. Alban’s Chapel. Sub- Jubilate Deo: Doug, when did Christian thought, values, ideals I wouldn’t want to tell their story training priests and ministers sequently, a Citadel Chaplaincy you start working with the col- or beliefs. Th e emotional and for them, though. in the Anglican tradition since Committee was established and lege ministry at the Citadel? physical challenges of being at 1842. Nashotah House remains began to meet. It met fi rst with Doug Peterson: January, 2002 strong in its commitment to Fr. Peterson and then began Jubilate Deo: On average, about a classical theological educa- meeting to develop a vision for how many students are involved tion, spiritual formation in the how the ministry at the Citadel at one time? Benedictine tradition, and the could develop and grow from proclamation of the Gospel to the strong foundation that had Doug Peterson: Golly, that’s hard the world in mission. been already laid by Doug to measure, the involvement among others. It became clear was so varied. If you think to several of us that if we were about the fact that we had only Building for Christ to take the Citadel Ministry to two offi cial off erings, a Monday Continued from page 5 the next level, we would need to evening communion service, fi nd the funds to support a full- and a Th ursday evening Bible time chaplain and particularly copacy Bishop Salmon began Study, there were anywhere a chaplain who would see his from 20 to 40 present at those. the Builder’s for Christ initia- role as evangelizing the student tive. It was focused primarily But then during the week, my body, as well as pasturing cadets offi ce, which is also called the on structural projects. While who were already Episcopalians. not turning from that success- “Lounge,” was always open. Ca- Th e Committee then began to dets would drop in. Sometimes ful vision for solicited gift s, I work with that goal in mind. am hopeful that we can also there’d be just one, sometimes The Reverend Shay Gaillard, 15. Over the course of a week, compliment this success with committee chairman, and Da- “For me and for Joanne it was a tremendous blessing to be there, new creative ministry ventures I’d see 50 or 60, or so. At most, to interact with those young men and young women, to see them ron Taylor have continued to I had a hundred on my e-mail as well—especially those that through the college experience, to see so many have a lively and keep me informed of develop- list. Th at included Episcopalian have an international dimen- ments. vital faith,” said Peterson, shown above with Joanne. sion within the world-wide and a few non-Episcopalian Anglican Communion. This cadets involved in ministry. So the Citadel are great, and many Jubilate Deo: Did you feel like will lay the foundation for our Deciding Where in terms of percentages, that have the mindset, “We can do your ministry with the Cadets children and grandchildren--- to Base this was not too bad. Because I also it – on our own – our way.” made a diff erence? the next generation—to become taught math, though, I had con- Evangelistic Ministry On the other hand, those same disciples of Christ and to share tact with many more cadets, and Doug Peterson: Oh, gosh yes, challenges, in many cases, drive the good news across bound- One of the diffi cult questions I also made a point of connect- every year there’d be somebody kids to seek God in their lives. aries of race, language and the committee has grappled ing with the TAC offi cers and in diffi cult circumstances who Th ey realize they cannot do it nations. As we begin this new with is where are the most others in the administration. found support and comfort and on their own. Th e ministry at season, I am introducing a new appropriate parishes at which an opportunity to grow spiritu- St. Alban’s was able to help those name for this eff ort: Building to base diocesan evangelistic Jubilate Deo: What’s the biggest ally by being involved in the St. young men and women in that Continued page 9 ministry for Th e Citadel, on the challenge for Citadel cadets spiritually? Continued page 8 Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 8 Nicky and Sila Lee Teach Diocesan Couples to Lead Marriage Courses By John Sosnowski he Reverend Nicky Lee and his be a refl ection of God’s sacrifi cial love wife Sila, from Holy Trinity for us, and that the more we allow God Brompton, London conducted to take His place at the center of our Ta leaders’ conference at St. Michael’s marriages, the more they will fulfi ll Church, in Charleston on Friday, his intentions for them. June 27. Th e Lees are internationally Those in attendance left with a known speakers and also authors of good understanding of the value of The Marriage Book, The Marriage the courses as well as how to facilitate Preparation Course, The Marriage them in their own churches or homes. Course and are nearly fi nished with There were four couples who gave their latest book titled Th e Parenting testimonies to the impact that the Book. Delegates came from as far Marriage Course or the Marriage away as the Bahamas, Washington Preparation Course has had on their State, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Vir- relationships. As we heard these re- ginia, North Carolina, and Texas as sponses and others referenced by the well as from churches in our diocese. Lees, it became obvious that God is Th e purpose of the conference was using this ministry in a powerful way to teach delegates how to begin and to better prepare couples for marriage, maintain these wonderful courses to enrich marriages, and in some on marriage preparation and enrich- cases, to save marriages from the ment. Th e Lees are passionate about divorces to which they were headed. giving people the tools they need to We are so grateful to the team from make their marriages all God intends St. Michael’s and St. Andrew’s, Mt. them to be. Th is was very evident as Pleasant, who helped in the promo- they taught about the importance of tion and production of this confer- setting the ambiance for each session, ence. It could not have taken place and making the participant couple without them. feel served and catered to, allowing Anyone interested in getting more them to have the opportunity to focus information on these courses can totally on each other. Th ey reviewed contact the website, www.themar- the purpose and relevance for each riagecourseusa.org. You may also of the sessions which include: Build- e-mail The Rev. Peet Dickinson at ing Strong Foundations, Th e Art of [email protected] to sign Communication, Resolving Confl ict, up for the next “Marriage Course” Th e Power of Forgiveness, Parents and scheduled to begin at St. Michael’s on In-Laws, Good Sex, and Love in Ac- Th e Lees covered subjects such as: Building Strong Foundations, Th e Art of Commu- September 15. Course materials may tion. All of their teaching is based on nication, Resolving Confl ict, Th e Power of Forgiveness, Parents and In-Laws, Good Sex, be purchased from the Saints Alive the scriptural truth that God intends Bookstore at 71 Broad Street or by and Love in Action. Above, Sila Lee chats with the Rev. Al Zadig. marriage to be a lifelong blessing to calling 843-725-5483. husbands and wives. It is intended to

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Alban’s ministry, both those Jubilate Deo: Is it diffi cult for Jubilate Deo: What is one of your A Glance at this Summer’s from church-going and non- Cadets to be involved in an off - best memories in working with Diocesan Youth Mission Trips church-going backgrounds. campus church or ministry? Cadets? St. Alban’s is a great missionary Doug Peterson: Well, they’re all Doug Peterson: Well it’s sort of a The youth in the Diocese of South Carolina have participated opportunity. sleep-deprived, from the knobs composite memory of working in a number of mission trips recently. Below is a partial through the seniors, so it’s dif- with smaller groups, from two to listing: Jubilate Deo: If you were to fi cult to get them up on Sunday fi ve in number, meeting weekly advise an incoming priest, say Old St. Andrews, Charleston: morning to go to church—even for Bible Study and prayer and Hendersonville, NC – Habitat for Humanity one used to working in a par- some of the devout ones. In just to talk. I would encourage ish, about working with cadets, some ways, too, the Citadel’s them to be supportive of each  what would you say? a prison, a closed community. other and to hold one another St. Paul’s, Summerville; St. Michael’s, Charleston; Doug Peterson: It’s diff erent from You can’t just say for example, accountable. And I baptized Trinity, Pinopolis; Prince George Winyah, Georgetown; an ordinary parish, of course, “We’re having a church sup- about a half-dozen cadets over St. Paul’s, Conway; St. James, Charleston; in that they’re all more or less per on Th ursday night, come the time I was there, as well. All Saints, Florence: the same age, 18-22. I think on.” If they haven’t asked for It’s that composite memory I New Orleans, LA – Operation New Orleans whoever is in that ministry permission a week previously, treasure. For me and for Joanne needs to care a lot about young they can’t get out. So it’s not as it was a tremendous blessing  people and to respect them, not easy for them to be involved in to be there, to interact with St. Philip’s, Charleston: those young Water Mission International in Honduras men and young and St. Louis (Getaway to the Gateway) women, to see them through  the college ex- St. Andrew’s, Mt. Pleasant: perience, to see Local mission work – Weekly Bible studies so many have a lively and vital  faith. It’s been St. John’s, John’s Island and Christ St. Paul’s: a privilege to New Orleans, LA – Katrina Relief have been a part of that. It  was wonder- Christ St. Pauls, Yonges Island; St. James, Charleston: ful. I loved it, Greenville, SC – Local Mission work but it’s time to move on. We prayed about that decision, and came to it. I’m grateful also weddings on August 2nd. I’d discern what God has in mind for the support been asked by an ’02 graduate for us. Charleston will continue PHOTOGRAPH BY RUSSELL K. PACE of so many for just back from Afganistan, and to be our home. the ministry of ’05 graduate, Robbie Kirk, and to speak down to them, or to church activities as if they were St. Albans – the Cathedral con- an ‘08 graduate. Of course, I Jubilate Deo: Can you tell me be intimidated by the military students at a “civilian” college. gregation, the cadets, the Citadel could only do one, so I’ll be do- one of the greatest lessons you aspect of things. Love them all, alumni, and to so many others ing Robbie’s. learned so far in the priest- even the bad ones. Jubilate Deo: How can we pray devoted to that institution and hood? Jubilate Deo: So what’s next for for the Cadets? the ministry of St. Alban’s. It Doug Peterson: I’ve learned that you? Jubilate Deo: Do you have a Doug Peterson: Pray for them to was an enormous blessing to be I am a terrible sinner, redeemed military background? have strength to resist the siren part of that community of the Doug Peterson: Well, I’m waiting by a gracious God. Doug Peterson: No. It took me calls of the devil and to have the Citadel and St. Alban’s people. I for that to become clear. Th ere a little while to fi gure out the courage to live out their faith have also been able to be part of have been a couple of opportu- diff erent ranks and all that goes in the midst of that challenging several weddings. For example, nities presented to me. We’re with that. environment. I was asked to be in three Citadel praying about those, trying to Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 9 Bishop Lawrence Takes a First-hand Look at the Seafarer’s Ministry By Laurie Copley, ChaPSS Director of Communications t seemed like an ordinary day for 12 Hours in Port Pada, a Filipino seafarer. But when A ship’s port-time is approxi- his ship docked at the Wando mately 12 hours and the crew typi- Welch Terminal in Mt. Pleasant, he cally has a couple of hours in which Ireceived a special blessing…literally. to go ashore to phone home, wire On Th ursday, May 8, ChaPSS Chap- funds, shop for needed amenities, lain/Director Len Williams and Board and handle any other tasks that Member the Rev. Mark Cooke took need to be done. ChaPSS volunteer Bishop Mark Lawrence on a tour of the teams make ship visits to fellowship Seafarers’ Center, boarded the container with the seafarers, off er prayer sup- ship the CMA CGM Marlin, and visited port, bring Christian and secular with Pada and his shipmates. Th e Bishop literature, provide free Bibles and offered a prayer and blessing for the devotionals in 30 languages, and crewmembers of the Marlin. provide free transportation to the “Th e Seafarer’s Ministry is a most crew for shopping and other errands. inspiring way of spreading the love of Because some crew members don’t Christ and the good news of the Gospel,” have visas or shore passes and can’t says Bishop Lawrence. And that was just leave the ships when in port, ChaPSS what this trio did that Th ursday aft er- volunteers will even do shopping for noon. the crew, getting their needed personal supplies. “Following in the foot steps of St. Paul who preached to the mariners he sailed with From left , Bishop Lawrence, ChaPSS Chaplain/Director, the Rev. Len Williams and on his journey to Rome—car- Board Member, the Rev. Mark Cooke, visit with a crew member from the CMA CGM ing for both their physical and Marlin. spiritual needs (Acts 27:21— 38), this ministry combines a true from their ministry Gospel concern for these sailors partners. “Because (and their families),” says Bishop we are fully funded Seafarer’s Ministry on Youtube Lawrence. “The sailors who by donor support, Seafarer’s Speakers Available visit the various port terminals of we are dependent on the generosity Charleston fi nd a welcome and he Rev. Len Williams org. You can also watch our of others to help T Christ-centered ministry in this would love the opportuni- video on Youtube. Type in Th e crew of the CMA CGM Marlin is made up us reach out to the port of call—and through that, ty to come and speak with Seafarers Ministry Charles- lonely and forgotten of seafarers from the Philippines and Croatia. many hear the call of the Savior to your congregation about ton or http://youtube.com/ mariners,” says Mr. come to Him who still calms the the Seafarers’ Ministry. To watch?v=3cFIDQ2XcWQ Each year more than 65,000 seafarers Williams. “It truly seas and walks the troublesome waters schedule a visit, contact which gives a first-hand from all over the world visit the Charles- makes a diff erence of this world.” the Rev. Len Williams at glance into ChaPSS. ton Port. Most seafarers come from to these men and Th e Charleston Port is the perfect 843-224-9631 or e-mail Donations are always under-developed countries where wages women to know place for folks from all over the world [email protected]. needed and appreciated, are low and benefi ts are scarce. Th ey are that someone cares to experience Christian love fi rst-hand. If you would like to and can be mailed to oft en targets of abuse and exploitation. about them. We are “We have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about becom- ChaPSS, c/o the Cathedral Th ey spend 8 to 12 months at a time at able to make a dif- reach out to those from around the world ing a ChaPSS ministry of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 sea, thousands of miles from home, away ference, thanks to with the love of Christ,” says the Rev. Len partner, please call or e- Coming Street, Charleston from their families. It’s a terribly lonely our ministry part- Williams. “World missions is right here mail Mr. Williams and visit SC 29403. existence. Yet a smiling face and a help- ners.” For a seafarer at our very doorstep.” our website at www.chapss. ing hand can make all the diff erence. ChaPSS is able to meet the physical like Pada, it’s a huge When the seafarers visit the Charleston and spiritual needs of the visiting seafar- difference…and a Port, that’s just what they receive from ers, through donations and contributions blessing! ChaPSS volunteers. St. John’s Episcopal Chapel Kicks Building for Christ Volunteers Needed Off Recruitment Campaign Continued from page 7 for the African American Family Center for Biblical Dialogue for Christ---From Generation By Th e Rev. Dallas Wilson to Generation. From adding a new youth room for a congre- t. John’s Episcopal Cha- tors and our Executive Director to what our “pink bus” off ers want to do “Jerusalem” Ministry gation with a dynamic youth pel’s African American are excited about the enthusi- the little girls in the eastside - ministry within the immediate program to enabling a church Family Center for Bib- astic participation of and the community. vicinity of their churches. I will to enter into a dynamic rela- lical Dialogue (AAF- financial resources given by come anywhere at anytime to tionship of missional exchange SCBD) has begun its effort to the churches throughout the A Prayer Circle train anyone who wants to fulfi ll with a province of Africa, South recruit volunteers throughout Diocese of South Carolina. the mandate of Acts 1:8, “But America or Asia, we are extend- the Diocese. We’re looking Presently, we’re forming a you will receive power when the ing the Kingdom. With your for professionals in the medi- Thankfulness prayer circle of eight Christian Holy Spirit has come upon you; participation, we can help not cal, legal, banking, marketing, women. Th is prayer circle is and you shall be My witnesses only lively congregations to social services, religious and We want to extend a deep called “Anna’s Prayer Circle.” Its both in Jerusalem, and in all enter into the next generation other professional fields who “Th ank You” to the Episcopal specifi c purpose is to pray and Judea and Samaria, and even to of ministry, but also the Diocese have a “heart” and the spiritual Church Women (ECW). As intercede for our eff orts in min- the remotest part of the earth.” to engage more fully in a global fortitude to minister to young their 2007-2008 project recipi- istry and to intercede for those ministry within the Anglican inner-city African American ents, St. John Episcopal Chapel on the Eastside of Charleston. Donations Needed Communion. Through your children between the ages of 5 and the AAFCBD, have been Th e Lord said to us that we must participation in Building for and 13, many of whom live in awarded $11,000 to further our fi rst pray and fi nd out the mind All gift s are handled by Nan- Christ---From Generation to single head-of-house-house- eff orts for true ministry on the of God for the ministry on the cy Armstrong of the Diocesan Generation, you are serving our hold environments. We’re also Eastside of Charleston. Eastside (2 Chronicles 7:14). Office and should be mailed Lord and enabling us to fulfi ll interested in retirees who have This is a serious group of to: St. John’s Episcopal Chapel, His mission for our Diocese. time to mentor young people in The Pink Bus prayer warriors and interces- PO Box 21382, Charleston, SC I am asking each member of sors who are earnest about the 29413, Attn: Lynda “Frenchie” the Diocese to share $50 out of various disciplines. Also, look for the debut of We’re also looking for church ministry of St. John’s Episco- Richards, Chairperson what the Lord has provided in our “pink bus” that the United pal Chapel and the AABCBD. Please email vicarstjohns@ order to further the ministry op- groups with experience in con- Th ank Off ering allowed us to struction who are willing to We’re asking all churches and bellsouth.net for a volunteer portunities of our brothers and purchase through a $50,000 prayer teams to keep us on your application and any additional sisters in Christ. Like St. Paul I assist in the completion of the grant award. Th e 25-passenger second fl oor. Our goal is to fi nd prayer list as we embark on this information about St. John’s ask you to become my partner bus, for the “What Are Little journey to the Glory of God. Episcopal Chapel. for the gospel through your gift assistance in dry-walling, elec- Girls Made Of?” ministry will trical, plumbing etc., so we can Keep this promise in mind, to Building for Christ-From provide safe and fun transporta- once the center is completed it Generation to Generation. complete this facility in “record” tion from school for girls age 5 time, for minimal costs and be- will serve as a training facility Please send your gift to: – 13 to the AAFCBD. It will also for those within society who Building for Christ, Diocese of gin ministering to these young be used for various trips and people, and their “very young” currently are without the tools SC, P.O. Box 20127, Charleston, educational and social events. both spiritual and social, to SC 29413-0127. You may also parents and grandparents, in We want to extend a deep and September 2008. compete in our society and as a contribute on-line at www.dio- abiding “Thank You” to the Th us far, the Board of Direc- home missions training site for ceseofsc.org. UTO. We are looking forward those within the Diocese that Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 10

“We are thankful that the Diocese made this valuable knoweldge available to all our congregations,” St. James Santee Invites all to September 21 said Trinity’s Rector, Hal Fenters. Above, from left , are Trinity members who attended the conference, Recovery Sunday Celebration Lydia Lankford, Phillip Holladay and Phillip Wilson. eptember is National A Holy Eucharist, incor- Encouraged and Equipped: Business and Recovery Month and in porating the “Twelve Steps” of keeping with tradition, a Alcoholics Anonymous will be Leadership Conference Makes a Difference Sspecial “Recovery Sunday” ser- celebrated by our guest priest, By Th e Rev. Hal Fenters, Rector, Trinity, Pinopolis vice will be held the Rev. John at 10 a.m. Sep- Zahl who is cur- ive of us from Trinity, ministers with growing min- Walking into the conference tember 21 at the rently serving Pinopolis, attended the istries,” using small groups and hearing the great benefi ts of Chapel of Ease Holy Cross Epis- Business and Leader- (Growth Groups) to help us “Keeping it Simple” by following of the St. James copal Church in Fship Conference at Camp St. grow deeper in the knowledge the biblically-based principles Santee Episco- Mt. Pleasant and Christopher this year (Rector, and love of the Lord and also of clarity, movement, alignment, pal Church in Sullivan’s Island. Treasurer, Director of Mu- encouraging our small groups and focus just “clicked” with McClellanville, “John has a dy- sic Ministries, Youth Minister to focus more on building re- all five of us, and we left the SC. “Celebra- namic presence, and Minister to Family and conference encouraged tion of Recov- a warm, win- Children). We were blessed in and equipped to pursue ery Sunday is some personal- many ways. It was great to get Plan to attend next year’s our vision using these a time that the ity and a power- away for a few days of spiritual simple principles. parish sets aside ful message to refreshment and renewal, to be Business and Leadership We are thankful that to acknowledge deliver. We are reminded that we are part of a Conference. the diocese made this the grace of God thrilled to have larger diocesan vision, and to May 31 - June 2, 2009. valuable knowledge by which so this young priest realize that by talking, work- available to all our con- many alcohol- as our guest,” ing, and praying together with gregations. We look for- ics, drug addicts said Ballard Le- our diocesan family we can be ward to bearing fruit and others with semann, vestry- more eff ective in advancing the lationships with those outside from the knowledge we gained addictive dis- John Zahl will serve as the man. Kingdom of God. the Christian faith. Taking this at this conference and to the eases have been guest preacher at the service. Th e Chapel of A few weeks before the aspiration and turning it into a new insights and blessings we t r ansfor me d Ease of St. James conference, we had discerned reality presented us with some will receive at next year’s confer- and restored to health and Santee is located in the center of a new vision for Trinity…that new challenges. We realized we ence. well-being, and to praise God McClellanville on the corner of we would aspire to be “a grow- needed some help. for their Recovery.” Oak and Church Streets. ing congregation of growing

Next Steps Covers South Carolina in September Ed Dyckman, Chair, Department of Social Ministries n June, 2008, the Diocesan Coun- Th e Department of Social Ministries scheduled monthly and space is avail- Once a person completes one 3-hour cil approved the Department of invites church and Christ-centered social able on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis on Next Steps training session, s/he will Social Ministries’ proposal to ministry volunteers and employees to Wednesdays August 20, September 24, receive a training certifi cate, user ID, and deploy 10 “instances,” i.e., cop- receive free training to learn to use Next and October 22, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 a password to access the Next Steps train- ies, of the Next Steps database Steps to: (a) share poverty resources p.m. at Agape Ministries of Charleston ing database at www.southcarolinamin- throughout South Carolina. Next Steps and information online; (b) enhance (www.socialministries.com/organiza- istries.org and the Next Steps database Iis a program, free to all churches and their poverty ministries’ effi ciency and tions.php?ID=62). To reserve a spot, instance operating in her/his county. Christ-centered social ministries in eff ectiveness; and (c) empower the poor please contact Mr. Ed Dyckman, Chair, South Carolina, linking them through an in their communities to build bridges Department of Social ministries at ed- Upcoming Training Dates: Internet-based information backbone to out of poverty. Training sessions are [email protected] or 843-367-5647. August 20, September 24, October 22 break the cycle of poverty throughout the State’s inner cities and rural areas. Each Beaufort Cluster Charleston/West Florence Cluster Georgetown Cluster Orangeburg Cluster instance will cover a cluster of counties Counties Charleston Cluster Counties Counties Counties within the Episcopal deaneries and con- vocations of South Carolina as shown in • Allendale • Berkeley* • Chesterfi eld • Georgetown • Bamberg the table, right. Note that within Berke- • Beaufort • Charleston • Darlington • Horry • Barnwell ley County we fi nd Episcopal parishes • Colleton • Dorchester • Dillon • Berkeley* attached to the West Charleston and • Hampton • Florence • Calhoun Orangeburg Deaneries. • Jasper • Lee • Clarendon By October, all 10 Next Steps data- • Marion • Orangeburg base instances will be accessible through • Marlboro • Williamsburg www.southcarolinaministries.org to staff • Sumter and volunteers associated with churches and Christ-centered social ministries Catawba Cluster Gravatt Cluster Midlands Cluster Piedmont Cluster Reedy River Cluster who have successfully completed the Counties Counties Counties Counties Counties three-hour Next Steps database training • Chester • Abbeville • Fairfi eld • Cherokee • Anderson off ered by the Department each month • Lancaster • Aiken • Kershaw • Spartanburg • Greenville at Agape Ministries of Charleston. One • York • Edgefi eld • Lexington • Union • Laurens instance is already operating in the • Greenwood • Newberry • Oconee Charleston/West Charleston cluster, • McCormick • Richland • Pickens administered for the Department by Th e • Saluda Charleston Expression. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 11 Social Ministry Highlight: Neighbor to Neighbor By Ed Dyckman, Chair, Department of Social Ministries

met Harry Campbell, a licensed seniors are loaned donated clinical social worker and member wheelchairs. Monthly, of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Grace Ministries assists Conway, and his wife Ann dur- 10 homebound seniors ing the Department’s May 14, by delivering Angel Food 2008, Next Steps Database training ses- Ministry food boxes to Ision at Agape Ministries in Charleston. them. Th ey had had a busy several months as volunteers establishing the Neighbor to Neighbor to Neighbor program at Grace Ministries, Myrtle Beach, SC and were exploring Neighbor Helps how the Next Steps database might Seniors Maintain help in that eff ort. At Harry’s request, Independence the Department of Social Ministries provided Grace Ministries with $750 Neighbor to Neighbor in “Ministry Money” to inspire people further responds to the in Horry County to donate their time, needs of an aging popula- talent, and treasure to Grace Ministries tion striving to maintain PHOTOGRAPH BY HARRY CAMPBELL and Neighbor to Neighbor. independence in their Many seniors are anxious about not being able to make doctors appointments. Ezzie Gasque, own homes. It off ers non- above right, is comforted by the fact that she can count on a Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer. medical support services GRACE Ministries Helps to the elderly, disabled adults, and Individuals Age with Grace chronically ill persons without fees or True “Neighbor to Neighbor” GRACE Ministries (see www.grace- eligibility requirements. Referred to as “Carolina Neighbors,” Neighbor to fullyaging.org) derives its name from By Harry Campbell, LISW-CP “Gracefully Aging with Community Neighbor volunteers provide a variety Stories in Action of services including transportation, Encouragement.” It is a faith-based or- Daisy the rest of her life. Now, this 82-year- ganization aimed at creating a duplicable respite care, shopping, visitation, minor Daisy’s life changed dramatically old widow has moved to Myrtle Beach model community that works together home repairs, and light housekeeping. Th e ministry started in just 2008, and two years ago when her husband of to be with her only daughter, who already over 30 persons 54 years died. They were lifelong unexpectedly lost her husband. Over- are receiving Neighbor friends who had chosen to live in a whelmed by the rapid changes, Mrs. to Neighbor care from very rural area north of Conway, SC. Bennett needs help getting around 12 volunteers repre- Now, with a physical disability and in a new environment, especially to senting several congre- impaired eyesight, her dream has doctors and other appointments. She gations, including St. turned into a nightmare, as she lives has lost the support of friends, is pro- Paul’s Episcopal Church alone without any real support. Her viding care for her daughter, and must in Conway, First Baptist husband, who drove her to church learn her way around unfamiliar and Church in Conway, St. and other important places, is gone. somewhat frightening circumstances. Paul’s United Methodist Th e children, who once gave life and Th e task is daunting. Church in Little River, activity to the home, now live hours Calling the Neighbor to Neighbor and Ocean View Baptist away, with families of their own. Even offi ce and sharing her story was the in Myrtle Beach. Harry the neighbors, who once visited and first step in managing the effects and Ann are reaching helped in the past, are also aging of her new and sudden life change. out to others to be part and are unable to visit and help with Knowing now that someone cares Ann Campbell, left , is shown with Ezzie Gasque. “Being of the coalition, and chores. Living only with memories is and that she is not alone is making a a neighbor has always been ‘natural’ for me,” says Ann, would welcome your tough. big diff erence. Mrs. Bennett has been “But being a Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer expands my participation and sup- Th is is not the dream of her youth, assured that she will be provided with the needed medical transportation defi nition of Neighbor.” port. Carolina Neigh- but it’s all she has. Moving is not an option she would choose. Her desire during this transitional period. Major with family and friends to ensure that bors are changing the world by putting is to stay in her home of 43 years as life changes are diffi cult for all of us, all seniors living in their area may grow their faith into action through the ser- long as she can. Th ere will be a time but especially for the elderly who are old gracefully, with dignity, and live in- vices they provide. Th ey are doing this when she will answer the call to move oft en uprooted from their comfort- dependently, if that is their wish. Grace – One person at a time – One visit at a to one of her children’s homes, but not able, familiar environment and placed Ministries supports homebound seniors time – One moment at a time. now. With the help of the Neighbor in a totally new world. and their caregivers through personal to Neighbor volunteer, Daisy can go assessments, care management, advo- Ministry Receives Recognition to her medical appointments and Mollie and Support has someone to share her story with. Th e phone call from Mollie re- Harry Campbell recently wrote She is secure in the thought that this vealed the frustration of a 62-year- saying: “Horry County Council on Ag- important part of her life is no longer old widow living fi ve miles north of ing continues to provide Neighbor to a problem. She has one less worry Conway, SC in a trailer park. Since Neighbor offi ce space and other in-kind and one more opportunity to connect moving to this rural area, Mollie and services. Ray Fontaine is the Executive with the world and lessen the loneli- her adult son have been struggling to Director and has been very supportive of ness of the long days and nights. keep medical appointments in their bringing this new service on line. We just former hometown approximately 25 met with Doris Gleason, Associate State Julie miles away. In sharing her story, Mol- Director of AARP, and she will be help- Julie is an 83 year old widow who lie describes a taxi ride to Conway, a ing us recruit volunteers. We will soon lives alone in her own home. She has bus ride to her destination and then cacy, and education regarding available another cab ride to the doctor’s offi ce. goods and services. Additionally, they travel to Columbia to meet with the Lt. no family or friends who can provide Governor’s offi ce as he presents us with transportation to medical appoint- Returning aft er her medical appoint- encourage volunteerism and community ment depends on the bus schedule involvement in the care of the local aging an ElderCare grant of $10,000. Th is will ments. Her progressive weakness be used to support operating costs and and recent lung lesion require ad- and locating a taxi. Total cost: $43. population. Annually, With the help of a “Carolina Neigh- they assist 50 seniors and/ allow us to expand our ditional tests at a local health facility. services. The Depart- Relatively new to the area, Julie relies bor,” Mollie can now schedule her or their families, social monthly appointments without the service agency staff , hos- ment of Social Minis- on a “Carolina Neighbor” who visits tries’ contribution has with her and transports her to her frustration of her usual adventures. pice and hospital staff Th ere is no fee for the service and and the city of Myrtle been very instrumental appointments. A cancer survivor for in getting Neighbor over three years, Julie is thankful for Mollie can contribute to the ministry Beach Police liaison, with as she is able. Also, Mollie can visit information about avail- to Neighbor off the the support and encouragement she ground. We hope to be receives from Neighbor to Neighbor and share her story about her life and able services and referrals receive encouragement regarding to appropriate services. able to continue our re- that enables her to stay in her own lationship with you and home and be independent. Without her diffi culties. While much of her Approximately 25 seniors circumstances will require additional receive care management perhaps find ways to this service she would have diffi culty improve our volunteer changes, she now has at least one part services, including: home Harry and Ann Campbell work accessing health services. Having ac- outreach.” cess to these appointments keeps her of her life under control. Th at will give visits, information, as- together in the Neighbor to Neighbor to Neigh- connected to the community. her some strength for dealing with sistance accessing social Neighbor offi ce. other areas of her life. service programs, trans- bor is a member of the faith-based Faith in Action National Mrs. Bennett portation, and access to donated items NOTE: Names have been changed like Ensure or incontinent supplies. Some Network. Three weeks ago, Mrs. Bennett lived on her own in California in and situations altered to protect the confi dentiality of those persons For information about the Neighbor to Neighbor program, contact Mr. Harry a comfortable home, with many friends, expecting to remain there for served by Neighbor to Neighbor Campbell at 843-488-0168 or [email protected] or write to: volunteers. Grace Ministries, PO Box 70155, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 12 Video Translation of the Gospel of Luke in Q’eqchi’ Completed “How can I help?” was the question that language, Q’eqchi’ (pronounced Kekchee the facilitator format for people who can Th e twenty-two studies delivered to led to the formation of the I-AM ministry. ) to Vernacular Media Services (VMS) not read or write. VMS are to be delivered to Copan, Gua- Scott Pullon, a member of St. Luke’s located on the JAARS (Jungle Aviation Th e release of the Luke video study temala for distribution to the churches Episcopal Church in Hilton Head wanted and Radio Service) campus in Waxhaw, in the Q’eqchi’ language for the Mayan and missionaries located in this Central population to help fellow missionaries in any way he North Carolina. I-AM has been developing Bible allows for could. He and a friend, experienced pilots, studies, targeting the marginal readers of the Gospel off ered their services on a refueling stop in the world, by modifying existing com- and selected Belize. Th ere they met Christian prison mercially-made fi lms of the Gospel of Bible stud- offi cials who said they wanted to share John, the Gospel of Luke, and the Book of ies to reach the gospel with the inmates but they had Acts and packaging each with a series of many peo- a problem – the inmates couldn’t read. questions and commentaries for each of ple who live Scott, with the help of others, grouped the individual chapters. Th e purpose is to in southern gospel video presentations, with printed create small group Bible studies utilizing Belize, Gua- d i s c u s s i o n temala, and questions and northern El S a l v a d o r. commentary, This minis- packaged them try of love together and is the result then had them of the com- all translated bi ne d e f - into the needed forts I-AM, languages. St. Luke’s C h u r c h PHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT PULLON n June M i s s i o n s Above, the hotel in San Miguel, Belize, where Scott and the others 6, In- Committee, involved in the project stayed. t e r - who funded OAmerica Mis- the project, Wycliff e Bible Translators, American city and surrounding area. sion, (I-AM), who translated all the written materials Also delivered to VMS were two Book a m i n i s t r y and did the dubbing of the movie script, of Acts studies intended for delivery by delivered the Vina, located in Copan, Guatemala, who Wycliffe missionaries to Papua New fi rst 22 copies did the actual dubbing of the voices, and Guinea. of its newly is- Pictured from left to right are St.Luke representatives, Mike VMS who was responsible for inserting the editing so the fi lm could be utilized sued “Gospel Znachko, Scott Pullon and Dr. Robert Lerer and the VMS/JAARS of Luke Video as a Bible study. I-AM, who initiated the Bible Study” production staff , Peter Nash, Dorcas Day, Jim Doll, Rebecca project, will do all the publishing and in the Mayan Navratil, Rod Brown and Reenie Brown. distribution of the packaged study.

By Harmon Person, Bishop Urges Churches to Diocesan Representative for ERD Support York Place n Monday, June 9, the Rev. Mi- ministry (i.e. visit, volunteer, or support chael Hub, Vice-Chairman of prayerfully and fi nancially)? the York Place Board, and Sue Bishop Lawrence: I would recommend OGriffi n, Diocesan ECW President and that parishes or parish groups such as id you notice Episcopal Relief aid organizations were being ineffec- and Development’s (ERD) new tive. When the time came to respond to York Place Board member, accompa- Brotherhood of St. Andrew, DOK, small logo and tagline? Th e red cross requests for help from several dioceses nied Bishop and Mrs. Mark Lawrence house groups, etc., that are looking Dand anchor logo, though it served us due to the fl ooding in the Midwest in on a trip to see the York Place campus for a ministry well since the early 1940’s, has been re- late June, ERD’s emergency relief coff ers and visit with the children and staff. York Place that combines A special Chapel service and campus outreach, dis- tired. Rest assured that the mission has were almost empty. In this unusual welcomes visits not changed. However, ERD felt that situation, every church in our diocese luncheon were held in honor of the cipleship and the new logo and tagline would better was asked to give its parishioners the op- Lawrence’s visit. from friends evangelism, communicate the eff ective way we carry portunity to help the victims of the fl oods A few days following the visit, York and supporters. look closely out that mis- Place Chaplain, Scott Fleischer, inter- and prayer- sion. When viewed Bishop Lawrence: fully at linking with York Place for a ministry that could we care for Father Scott: How did your visit to York include or combine volunteer-hands-on the sick, feed Place come to be? ministry, prayer support and fi nancial the hungry, Bishop Lawrence: So many clergy and lay assistance. and give aid persons passionately urged me to visit to the op- York Place and to observe this wonderful Father Scott: Would you like to add any pressed, we ministry fi rsthand. are, indeed, other comments? Bishop Lawrence: I was profoundly helping to Father Scott: What have you learned touched by the openness of the children heal a hurt- about our ministry that you didn’t know at York Place, for the touch of God in ing world. before you came? their lives, and the commitment of those At the same Bishop Lawrence: The breadth of the who work and minister there to share the time the new need and the depth of Christian disciple- love of Jesus Christ with these children. logo was un- ship and love that is brought into the veiled, ERD children’s lives. updated and York Place President, John Shiflet Father Scott: Do you consider York Place improved its reacting to the Bishop’s visit, stated, “I to be a “kingdom ministry?” website. I was most impressed with the special Bishop Lawrence: Yes, it is clearly a “king- invite you to individual attention given to each child Because ERD had responded generously to the plight of the victims dom ministry” of rescue, restoration and explore this by both Bishop Lawrence and Allison. of other disasters, when the time came to respond to requests for help discipleship. In Jesus’ words, “As you did new website It seemed so obvious the Bishop and Al- it to one of the least of these my brethren, at www.erd. due to the fl ooding in the Midwest, ERD’s emergency relief coff ers lison have compassionate hearts. I was you did it to me.” (Matthew 25: 40) org. Th ere is were almost empty. thrilled they came all the way to York and a wealth of Father Scott: Would you recommend I look forward to serving with them for information there, and it is easier to ac- by contributing to ERD. We thank those that your clergy become involved in our many years.” cess than it was previously. clergy and churches who responded for their compassion and generosity. If you dinators that link church eff orts with $25,000 fi rst place prize was awarded to ERD EmergencyCoffers were not given this opportunity to help, other governmental and non-govern- Lutheran-Episcopal Services in the Dio- Nearly Empty consider making a contribution to ERD mental groups to provide for unmet cese of Mississippi. A second place prize now. Earmark your check for “Emer- needs aft er a disaster. I am glad to say of $10,000 was awarded to the Diocese Much has happened since the last gency Relief Fund.” Donations should be that our diocese is part of this network. of East Tennessee, while the Diocese of ERD article was written for the Jubilate sent to: ERD, PO Box 7058, Merrifi eld, In an eff ort to inspire dioceses to think Central Pennsylvania received the $5,000 Deo. ERD has responded generously to VA 22116-7058. creatively about how they would respond third place prize. Honorable Mentions the plight of the victims of the Myanmar Aft er Hurricane Katrina, we realized to a disaster, should one strike their were awarded to the dioceses of West cyclone, the China earthquake, and the that many dioceses were not well-pre- diocese, ERD conducted an Emergency Texas and Southwestern Virginia. Th e tornadoes in the United States. Contacts pared to deal with disasters. ERD took Preparedness Plan competition among prizes are made to assist the winning dio- Episcopal Relief and Development had the lead, and we are working with most dioceses to judge just how well prepared ceses in implementing their emergency already established allowed our aid to dioceses in the country to develop a they were. We received many entries and plans. get through in Asia when many other network of emergency response coor- recently the winners were announced. A Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 13 Terence Lee to Join Cathedral Worship Leaders Gather of St. John in Albuquerque, NM By Joy Hunter with Andy Piercy he Rev. Terence Lee, Rector of St. Terence will serve full-time as the By Pam Dickson Paul’s in Bennettsville, will join Canon for Pastoral Care. “His main area ay 12 was the fourth “Andy lis, and the common feeling is that Andy the staff of St. John’s Cathedral, of responsibility will be pastoral care,” Piercy Workshop/Forum” for is providing a much-needed opportunity Tin Albuquerque, NM, on August 21. For said Goodman, “But he has such a great local worship leaders. Held at for worship leaders to meet for mutual the past two years Terence has served as love for and gift s in teaching, he’ll be in- MSt. James Church on James Island, over encouragement and interaction among Chaplain for the Diocesan Daughters of volved in teaching at the Cathedral regu- the King in South Carolina. larly as well. Terence has also expressed “We’re very excited about having an interest in developing programs to Terence come and join us,” said The attract the young professionals who are Very Rev. Mark Goodman, Dean of the moving into downtown Albuquerque,” Cathedral. said Goodman. P r i o r t o “We’re looking becoming forward to that. the Dean of We recently St. John’s, p u r c h a s e d Goodman some property served as d o w n t o w n . the Rector It’s a two-story o f Tr i n - building. We’ll ity, Myrtle use the second Beach and fl oor for youth w a s t h e activities for Dean of the the deanery and G e o r g e - diocese. The town Dean- rest will gradu- PHOTOGRAPH BY BEVERLY CURRIN ery. ally be used for Andy Piercy evaluates the St. James worship team, shown above. The de- outreach pro- cision to Among the many who will miss Terence are the grams like AA, 30 worship leaders and worship teams peers. Sharon Harper of St. John’s, John’s m o v e t o Diocesan Daughters of the King for whom he’s the food pantry from the Charleston area attended. Island, summed it up, “I always look for- Albuquer- served as a Chaplain the past two years. Above, and eventually Aft er snacks, a welcome and prayer by ward to the workshops with Andy Piercy. que began Terence is shown relaxing during a break at the a long term the rector Arthur Jenkins, and a time I come away refreshed and encouraged, when Ter- Province IV Summer Assembly at Kanuga. outreach cen- of worship led by the St. James wor- and Andy always reminds us to pray for ence served ter designed to ship team, Andy took the podium for our churches and to love the people. I’ve as a guest preacher at the Cathedral in help those in need connect with com- another evening of great teaching and also enjoyed the connection with other May. “It was a very quick conversation, munity services. Terence will play a part encouragement. Th is time the focus was churches. I’ve met new people and had a from beginning to handshake,” says in that. I know folks in South Carolina on “How to make your worship team chance to renew old friendships. I found Goodman. “He (Terence) said he’d be will be sad to see Terence leave, but we’ll sound its best.” Andy used St. James’ last May’s workshop especially helpful willing to come and I said, ‘I’d love to take very good care of him in the mean- team as ‘guinea pigs.’ We were shown and practical for preparing songs for have you.’” time!” how to blend voices and instruments, worship. Andy and St. James’ team dem- adding and subtracting elements to onstrated the power of good, thoughtful enhance the worship experience for our arrangements of songs and how each WISDOM AND NUMBERS congregations. He gave tips on cohesion, voice and instrument could be used (or Did you know that there are 140 Finch serves as the Chaplain to retired presentation, and enthusiasm. not used at times) to enhance our ser- households of retired Episcopal clergy families. He produces a news- People have attended these inter- vices. It was interesting, insightful and clergy in our diocese? Th e Rev. Floyd letter full of interesting retiree news. denominational workshops from as far fun. I plan to attend every workshop.” away as Blufft on, Beaufort, and Pinopo-

Ultimate Leadership: Not Your Typical Leadership Workshop Diocesan Consultant for Congregational Leadership Urges Leaders to Invest in Workshop By Elizabeth “Boo” Pennewill

recently returned from an amaz- with seri- lem-solve and a wee bit less compulsive! ing leadership workshop in San ous self-ex- It’s been fi ve weeks since I completed Juan Capistrano, California, called amination, ‘Ultimate,’ and I’m regularly in touch Ultimate Leadership. Dr. John done in the with the others in my process group. We Cloud and Dr. Henry Townsend, context of are seven random Christian leaders from authors of How People Grow and many profession- across the country holding each other Iother Christian books on leadership and ally facili- accountable to continuing the process personal growth led the workshop. tated pro- we began together. cess groups. Hybels goes on to ask, “Who is re- An excerpt from the Cloud-Townsend The excel- sponsible for processing and resolving website: lent daily our interior issues so our churches won’t “Experience Ultimate Leader- te achings be negatively impacted by our junk? You ship, a highly eff ective leadership by Chris- are.” Th at’s the basic premise behind workshop created for ministry t i an psy - ‘Ultimate’ – leaders are responsible for leaders, pastors, Christian busi- chologists dealing with personal issues that, if left ness professionals and community Cloud and unexamined and never addressed, could leaders. Th is unique program was Townsend at best, stunt our spiritual growth, and developed by Dr. Henry Cloud and weren’t un- at worst, wreak havoc in our churches. Dr. John Townsend to accelerate exp e c te d, “It’s been fi ve weeks since I completed ‘Ultimate’ and I’m regularly Th ink about it – what contributes more personal and professional growth. b u t t h e to problems in our churches than per- in touch with the others in my process group,” says Pennewill, shown Based on biblical principles of u n i q u e l y sonal dysfunction? leadership and character develop- structured above with her group. Ultimate Leadership is not your typi- ment, this one-week intensive has process for the exploration of our “interior reality,” cal workshop. It’s unlike anything else been proven to achieve signifi cant self-examination that followed was. allowing leaders to focus on personal is- out there. It’s not inexpensive, and it’s personal revelation and profound Most leadership workshops and confer- sues that may be keeping us from being not easy to get to. In fact, there’s nothing shift s in behavior. You will learn ences I’ve attended are highly informa- as relationally healthy as we want to be. easy about it. And I highly recommend new and powerful ways to attain tion based. You get a binder, hear a lec- it. relational and professional suc- ture, take notes and go home. ‘Ultimate’ For more information email Elizabeth cess.” is highly relational and process-based. A Profound, Life-Changing Pennewill at [email protected] or And that’s the key to its eff ectiveness. Experience visit www.cloudtownsend.com. My original intention was to experi- One of my favorite authors, Bill Hy- ence for myself a workshop that I’d heard bels, writes in Courageous Leadership, For me, it was a profound, even life- so much about (at least six leaders from “All of us have experienced wounds, changing experience. I learned things When is it Next Offered? the Diocese have participated), and, as- losses, and disappointments in our past. about myself and my relationships with suming it turned out to be as eff ective Th at brokenness has helped shape – or others that I may never have discovered  September 21 - 26, 2008 as I’d been told, recommend it to other misshape – us into who we are today… on my own. I am seeing immediate leaders in the Diocese. (Naturally, God Leaders who ignore their interior reality results of the work I did in California,  November 9 - 14, 2008 had his own intentions.) oft en make unwise decisions that have in both my personal and professional What I experienced was a solid week grave consequences for the people they spheres. I’m more empathetic, better of exceptional teaching, combined lead.” Ultimate Leadership encourages equipped to truly listen, slower to prob- Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 14 Harvest Festival: A celebration of Flowers and Music at Grace Church he Flower Guild of Grace Episcopal Church in Charleston will hold its Tsixth Harvest Festival October 29-November 2, celebrating the Feast of All Saints with glorious flower arrangements created by award-winning British arranger John Chennell and flower guild members from Grace and other local churches. Mr. Chennell will give three seminars demonstrating a variety Above, Representative Chip Limehouse presents a new American fl ag to some of of arrangements and holiday de- the residents of Canterbury House. From left to right: Norma Pugh, Marguerite signs. A national demonstrator for Kennedy (in wheelchair), Mary McKay, Sydney Reddick, Doc Hill, Rep. Chip Britain’s National Association of Limehouse and Peggy Pye. Flower Arranging Societies since 1976, Mr. Chennell is a gold medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show Lake Marion Chapter of the and a contributor to Th e Flower Arranger magazine. His Harvest Order of St. Luke Chartered Festival seminars off er a unique opportunity for those who enjoy gathering of about fi ft y parish- witness the installation of the latest SC ioners from Th e Church of the fl oral design at all experience levels Chapter of Th e Order Of St. Luke the to learn and share techniques. Th ey Epiphany in Eutawville, SC, Physician (OSL). Th ey have been meet- Acame together on June 11, 2008, to will be held: ing since early 2007. Mr. Lee McVay, Wednesday, October 29, by Flower Guild members from Grace newly appointed 1:00-3:30 p.m. Church and other area churches. Past Assistant Director Th ursday, October 30, Harvest Festivals have included some for Region 3, offi ci- 5:30-8:00 p.m. 30 unique fl oral arrangements displayed ated at the induc- Friday, October 31, throughout Grace’s historic Gothic-re- tion of fi ve new Full 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. vival building. Visitors also can enjoy Members of The music from Grace’s organist, Dr. Scott Order. Th e Char- Th e cost for each participant is $45 Bennett, and the sound of tower bells ter of “The Lake for one seminar, $75 for two and $110 rung by St. Dunstan’s Guild of Change Marion Chapter” for all three. Seating is limited and early Ringers. Public hours will be offered was presented to registrations are encouraged. Registra- Friday aft ernoon, all day Saturday and the Chapter Con- tion forms are due by October 22 and from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday. Admission vener, Holly Kirby are available at the Grace Church offi ce is free. and Th e Rev. John at 115 Wentworth St., or online at http:// On All Saints’ Sunday, November F. Scott, Rector gracechurchcharleston.org. For more 2, the Festival will close with a Choral at Church of the information, please contact Carolyn Evensong at 5:00 p.m. featuring Grace’s Continued page 16 Yarbrough at (843) 884-3592. St. Gregory Choir. Everyone is invited to Following the seminars, Grace will English High Tea aft er the service in the parish hall. Above, from left , Th e Rev. John F. Scott (Chaplain), Lee McVay (Reg.3 Asst. Dir.), open its doors to the public to view the Holly Kirby (Convener), Vickie Sheedy, Cora Obrochta and Carolyn Reynolds. floral creations by Mr. Chennell and

Love to Draw? Enjoy Nature? Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy Adds Staff You are just the person we’re looking for! St. Christopher needs an overhead In May 2008, Chaplain Eddie Driggers, below, left, joined the map of our property including trails, buildings, roads, beach, etc. If you have a staff of the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy as Staff Chaplain. Rhett free weekend, we’ll put you up, feed you and provide all that you need to Smith, right, joined assist us in getting this important task done. If you are qualifi ed and willing as the Chaplaincy’s contact Jonathan Meyer at 843-768-0429 or [email protected]. new coordinator of Fundraising and Special Projects. Smith is a Daughters of the King Gather at Kanuga member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, and By Vicky Armes, Diocesan DOK President Driggers is a member of s always, the Diocesan beautiful grounds of Kanuga lain, Father Terence Lee. Sing- St. Th omas’ Episcopal Daughters of the King provided the perfect setting for ing with Frances Tovey (Christ Church. There will were well represented the inspirational teachings and St. Paul’s), the musician for the be a commissioning Aat the Province IV Summer meditations on Prayer led by weekend, brought us into the service for Chaplain Assembly in late June. The our own Diocesan DOK chap- “spirit” for Father Lee’s teach- Driggers on August 10 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Th omas Episcopal Church, ings. While over 130 Senior Charleston. Daughters from Province IV (nine states/20 dioceses) were gathered for the teachings and workshops, Augusta Nadol, our Diocesan Jr. Directress and Province IV Jr. Directress, had over 55 Juniors involved with many spiritually uplift ing activities. Th ese Juniors were from Florida, Western North Carolina, and both Dioceses in South Carolina. Father. Terence celebrated the closing Eucharist on Sunday Th is Eucharist was somewhat “bitter sweet” for us as Father From left , Mary Warner, Judy Rickenbacker, Janice Brady, Terence announced earlier Lorraine Reynolds, Pat Hilderman, John Scott, Barbara Spearin during the weekend that he had (in wheelchair), Ellen Childers, Chapter President, and Carolyn been called to St. John’s Ca- Reynolds, Chapter Vice-President. First row, left to right, Elizabeth Davis (Old St. Andrew’s), Holly thedral in Albuquerque, NM, McPherson, Kaitlyn and Sarah Mundy (Trinity, Pinopolis), Augusta and would be leaving in early Epiphany Daughters of the King Installed Nadol (Old St. Andrew’s), and Deanna Barteet (St. John’s, John’s August. Needless to say, the On Sunday, July 13, 2008, six women were admitted into the Island); Second row: Lindy Kirk( Christ St. Paul’s), Elizabeth and Diocesan Daughters of the King Epiphany Chapter of Daughters of the King, Church of the Epiph- Kits Jones (Good Shepherd), Peyton Watford(Trinity, Pinopolis), have truly been blessed to have any, Eutawville, SC. Th e Rev. John Scott conducted the Service of Norma Able (Good Shepherd), Th eresa Merchant (St. Helena’s), had Father Terence in our midst Installation. Worthy of note, this is our chapter’s tenth anniversary for the past two years as he has and Laura Fenters (Trinity, Pinopolis) Th ird row: Darla Weir year, having been chartered June 7, 1998, with eleven members. inspired us to live into our vows Our membership now stands at thirty-four. (Old St. Andrew’s), Fr. Terence Lee and Vicky Armes (St. Paul’s, daily! Bennettsville) Ellen Childers, Chapter President Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 15 A Change of Lifestyle By Th e Rev. Arthur Jenkins, Rector, St. James Church, Charleston e have come to a time in our The Church Must Cut lifelifestyle in order that we might have country when we must begin to Expenses Too a better life. Jesus called it “life abun- faceW the fact that we must change our dant.” lifestyle. With $4 gasoline, a weakened Th e system of stewardship, fi nancial Ministry dollar and the attendant rising prices If we, the Church, are asking the and resource management, we have of all things transported, we are being members to change their lifestyle and to been taught by our society is produc- Money forced to admit that we cannot sustain cut some unnecessary expenses, then we tion produces off ering. Th e premise is: the standard of living to which we’ve be- too must be willing to do the same. We If I produce more, I can give more. Th is Available come accustomed without some serious too must wrestle with the same question: is exactly the opposite of the Kingdom By Ed Dyckman, Chair, reallocation of resources or a realloca- Do we spend it all on ourselves or do we order: offering produces production. tion of our lifestyle. give for the benefi t of others? We too Th at’s why a tithe is called First Fruit. Department of Social Ministries must look at our lifestyle and at our ex- What Can Be Cut? penses in order that we do not For instance, the world teaches us as reduce our own corpo- follows: Do you need ministry rate tithes and off erings moneyQ: for an event at your church As individuals and 1. Earn our money. in the form of mission 2. Enjoy it (usually we over-enjoy it to inspire local outreach or domes- as families who are and outreach. Th e easy tic mission? faced with rising ex- which lands us in debt). choice would be for us 3. Repay the debt from overspend- penses, we look fi rst to to reduce our corporate If YES, email us at edward. places where we can cut ing. A: giving, our missions, our 4. Save for future needs once you’re [email protected] or call 843-367- costs without discomfort. outreach, our gift s out- 5647. What won’t we miss? We out of debt. side ourselves, in order to 5. Give, if and when there is anything could cut the cable TV or maintain the lifestyle, the We’ll give you Ministry Money to our cell phones. We could left over! church-style, to which we But God teaches us to manage help pay for your event’s publicity, sell the boat or plan a “stayca- have become accustomed. speakers, refreshments, music, tion” instead of a vacation, but our money by inverting the order aft er earning it: give, save, repay, enjoy. and/or entertainment. those feel like uncomfortable Repent for the choices. Ironically, one of the fi rst In 2007, we gave an average of places we look to cut personal ex- Kingdom of God is at Prioritizing Results in Peace $500 each to over 20 churches penses is in our tithes and off erings Hand and social ministries. Help us to our spiritual home, the church. It Th e point of the message would be double the rate in 2008! email or seems a bit like reducing your life Our faith has always called us that prioritizing your use of money ac- call today. insurance; you don’t miss it until you to a change of lifestyle. Th is cording to God’s principles results in need it. Th is is quite ironic for lifestyle change was not to more peace, generosity and financial a people who proclaim, our detriment or because freedom. Th e message is: “Doesn’t that “All things come of Th ee Christians aren’t supposed make sense? Isn’t that great? Th e God O Lord, and of Th ine to have a good lifestyle who created us had a plan. And when we own hath we given or enjoy life. It is, in live by that plan, life goes better. It just The Economic Stimulus Check Th ee.” Yet we must fact, just the opposite. makes sense.” admit that the ris- Our faith has always What’s the change of mind and heart What about your “economic stimulus” ing costs of living called us to a and spirit that brings a change of life- check? What will it stimulate: Wal-Mart’s force us to wrestle change of style? Th at change comes when you are economy or your faith? Remember Ben with what we value restored to a right relationship with God English, our vestryman’s faithful sugges- and thereby repri- and again come under His provision. tion to give it to our Seminarian’s Fund. oritize our spending. Th is is the curse of Adam removed: May I suggest that you at least tithe that Do we spend it all on “By the sweat of your brow….” It’s money? If this is found money (ignoring ourselves or do we the end of competition. It’s pro- the economic and political questions), continue to give for claiming with King David, “All then why not give tithing a try? In the the benefi t of others? things come of Th ee O Lord, and of book of Malachi God says, “Test me.” So,

Th ine own hath we given Th ee.” give God a test. Try tithing. lifestyle in order that we might have Job Openings Around the Diocese Director of Family Ministry values of excellence, accountability, car- including Sunday, weekday and spe- you have any questions. We are located The Church of the Cross, Bluffton ing, life-long learning, and faith develop- cial events on the Buckwalter Parkway on Highway 61 near the intersection of ment in the Church and community. Campus. Th e Worship Leader will work Bees Ferry Road. The Church of the Cross in Blufft on, is If your skills, gift s and passions meet with the Director of Music Ministry and seeking a priest to serve as Director of the criteria for this position, see box, the Senior Leadership Team to plan and Youth Pastor, Trinity Episcopal Family Ministry to promote the moral right, for instructions on how to apply. coordinate all worship services on the Church, Myrtle Beach and spiritual transformation of children Buckwalter Parkway Campus and in the from birth to adulthood through their Personal Assistant to the Rector community. Trinity Episcopal Church, Myrtle Beach, parents and other church volunteers/ St. Andrew’s, Mt. Pleasant If your skills, gift s and passions meet is seeing a motivated, faithful, and ener- leaders. Th e Director of Family Min- the criteria for this position, see box, getic full-time youth pastor for their high istries will work in cooperation with St. Andrew’s Church in Mt. Pleasant, is right, for instructions on how to apply. school and middle-school youth groups. the Senior Leadership team and other seeking a candidate to fi ll the position Th is person must be able to help facilitate church leaders to implement family life of Personal Assistant to the Rector. Th is Director of Music/Organist and resource family-based ministry. He programs across our campuses. Th is in- person is oft en the fi rst-contact between Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church, or she must be able to mentor youth and volves planning, promotion, recruitment the Offi ce of the Rector and parishio- Charleston lead them into life-long discipleship, and training of volunteers, delivery of the ners and persons outside the parish. As following Jesus Christ as their Lord and programs and evaluation. Additionally, such, exemplary inter-personal skills Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Savior. Th e Youth Pastor must also be a this position works with the Rector and are necessitated. Th e Personal Assistant Charleston, a growing and vibrant 300- passionate and competent Bible teacher Sr. Leadership Team to survey and access will have primary responsibility for the year-old Episcopal family congregation, who can relate the unchanging truths of the needs of the church: couples, single organization of all matters pertaining to seeks a new Director of Music. Our scripture to the ever-changing tides of parents, children, teens, young adults, the Offi ce of the Rector, coordination Church has a rich history of strong youth culture. Applicants interested in mature adults, etc., and identify areas of of communication and scheduling for liturgical worship, which is the fo- this position can email a copy of their need and topics of interest. the Rector. Th e position will open mid- cal point of our Sunday services. Our resumés to [email protected]. Please If your skills, gift s and passions meet August. Choir is composed of 20 members, all feel free to call (842) 448-8426 if you the criteria for this position, see box, If you have an interest in this position volunteers, who seek an enthusiastic have any questions. right, for instructions on how to apply. please submit your resumé, personal organist and choir director who sees and professional references, photo and music as an integral part of liturgical Director of Faith Formation salary history to Th e Rev’d Steve Wood worship and who would become part The Church of the Cross, Bluffton via email: [email protected] or by mail, St. of our church family. Th e development To Apply for Positions at Andrew’s Church, 440 Whilden Street, of a children’s choir, a handbell choir, a Church of the Cross, Bluffton: The Church of the Cross in Blufft on, is Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. children’s worship service and a contem- seeking a priest to serve as Director of porary worship service are possibilities If your skills, gift s and passions Faith Formation. Th is person will bear Worship Leader in the future. At present, the position is meet the criteria for the position, primary responsibility for the design, The Church of the Cross, Bluffton approximately 20 to 25 hours a week, please submit your resumé, per- administration and coordination of Th e but our hope is for the position to grow sonal and professional references, Church of the Cross’ faith formation The Church of the Cross in Blufft on, is along with our congregation. Applicants photo and salary history, to Th e programming designed to form God’s seeking a worship leader gift ed in creat- may send a cover letter and resumé to Very Rev. Dr. Charles E. Owens, people for Christian faith and life, and is ing and leading a team process to develop Th e Rev. Marshall Huey, Rector, Old St. III, Rector via email: thepadre@th responsible for establishing and enhanc- thematic worship and worship leaders. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2604 Ashley echurchoft hecross.net or by mail: ing a Christ-like culture of Christian Th is person will provide leadership for River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Our P.O. Box 278, Blufft on, SC 29910. virtues that reinforces and promotes the all current and future worship services telephone number is 843-766-1541 if Jubilate Deo, August-September 2008, Page 16

Mileage Reimbursement Increases to 58.5 cents per mile Th e IRS has increased the allowable mileage reimbursement rate to 58.5 cents per mile eff ective July 1, 2008. It is the policy of the diocese to reimburse its employees Made at the current IRS mileage rate, and churches are encouraged to do the same. Th e Diocesan Reimbursement Form has been updated to refl ect the change.

Dave Ramsey, Live, at the Charleston Coliseum, August 23 Thanksgiving Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, an extremely popular national radio personality and the best-selling author of Th e Total Money Makeover. He will plans yet? be conducting a live seminar which presents his common sense debt reduction and wealth-building strategies at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, August Consider St. Christopher’s Thanksgiving Retreat 23 from 1 - 6 p.m. For more information visit www.daveramsey.com. What better place to rest and give Thanksgiving Retreat which runs Drawing Near to God Begins Study on Acts in September thanks than the beautiful setting of the from Wednesday, November 26 to Joanne Ellison will be leading her ministry and its participants in a study of the Book St. Christopher Camp Sunday, November of Acts this fall. Like all of Drawing Near to God’s activities, the focus will go beyond and Conference Cen- Enter the Lord’s gates 30. Look for details a mere Bible study and into a true healing ministry experience. Th e next series, Acts: A Church in Action, is split into two parts, with an 7-week ministry and study Sep- ter? The Rector and with thanksgiving in the next issue of the tember 11 through October 23, and a 6-week study, January 15 through February the staff of St. Chris- and his courts with praise; Jubilate Deo. Come, let 19. Participants may register online at www.drawingneartogod.com, or they can call topher invite you to give thanks to him us worship the Lord for registration forms at (843) 284-4333. Th is series will be held at St. Andrew’s, 440 and praise his name. together at Thanks- Whilden Street in Mt. Pleasant’s Old Village. Childcare is available. begin setting aside time and making your Psalm 100:4 giving! Franklin Graham Festival, September 19-21 plans for our annual Christians across the region are coming together for the Lowcountry Franklin Gra- ham Festival September 19-21 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Visit billygraham. org for more information. Bishop Gadsden Residents to St. Christopher Kids 1st Annual Golf Event Build a Habitat for Humanity House Fore! Th is Spring, St. Christopher will be having its 1st annual golf event to benefi t By Kimberly Farfone its youth program. God is on the move at St. Christopher and our youth program hat’s right the Bishop Gadsden Dinner Parties, September 13 is in need of a climbing wall, high ropes course, as well as many other things. If you Outreach Committee (a resident Th e fi rst is a series of dinner parties are a golfer, please plan on attending in the spring of 2009 and help us raise money T run committee) has selected Sea Island that will be personally hosted by Bishop to reach more kids for Christ. It will be a fantastic event: 18 holes of premium golf Habitat for Humanity as their 2008 Char- Gadsden residents in their own apart- at the beautiful Kiawah golf resort, prizes and awards, dinner and a night at St. ity of Choice. As such, Bishop Gadsden ments and cottages on Saturday, Sep- Christopher. To participate, get on our golf event mailing list, become a sponsor residents, along with resident families, tember 13. Th e fi rst 200 people to give or to give toward the youth program, please contact Jonathan at 843-768-0429 or future residents and employees, will raise $100 (or more), will be invited to attend visit our website at www.stchristopher.org. We look forward to putting some spring $55,000 and assist in the building of a a dinner party and then gather for danc- into your swing. Habitat home. ing and desserts in Bishop Gadsden’s Th is will be the second time that the Blackmer Hall. Bishop Gadsden community has taken on such a feat. Th e fi rst time was in 2000, when they became the fi rst retirement Drayton Hall Oyster Roast The Calendar community in the country to raise the October 25 August funds and physically build a Habitat for Enjoy the grounds and buildings of 1-3 Diocesan Married Couples’ Retreat, St. Christopher’s Humanity House. Th is year, Sea Island Drayton Hall while enjoying oysters and Habitat for Humanity is celebrating their 10 Chaplain Driggers Commissioned, St. Thomas’, Charleston BBQ. Private tours will be available and 30th Anniversary and Bishop Gadsden while the sun sets on the Ashley River 11-15 Growing Leaders, Student Leadership Camp, St. Christopher’s wants to help them attain their goal of 20 Shelby Multi-Site Workshop, St. Paul’s, Summerville you can enjoy live music, a glass of wine building 30 homes. and one of America’s most treasured 21 Recovery Sunday Celebration, Chapel of Ease, McClellanville Th is is an aggressive objective, es- homes – what a great way to help build a 23 Dave Ramsey, Live, Norht Charleston Coliseum pecially during the current economic house! Tickets are $50 per person. climate. However, Outreach Chair- man Randall Howard said it best in a September recent article for the Bishop Gadsden College of Charleston 13 Bishop Gadsden Dinner Parties for Habitat House Gab, “Here we are with ever increasing Symphony Night 19-20 Franklin Graham Festival, North Charleston Coliseum gasoline prices. Infl ation is growing. Our Th is November (date still to be decided) 20 Caregivers’ Retreat, St. Christopher’s economy is questionable. And yet, we are enjoy the newly renovated Memminger preparing to fi nance a house and build Auditorium in downtown Charleston, it with a carefully selected family. Why? October while listening to talent that seems too Because that’s the way we are. We love wonderful to be true. Th e young artists 5-7 Contemplative Retreat, St. Christopher’s our country, our city, our community 25 Bishop Gadsden’s Oyster Roast, Drayton Hall of the College of Charleston Symphony and our neighbors. And we help one will perform to raise money for Bishop another.” Gadsden’s Habitat House Fund. More Th e committee is organizing three details to follow. main fundraisers – all of which are open to the greater community:

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