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The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina August/September 2007 Volume CXII, No. 4 Bishop’s Election August 4 No Petition Candidates Submitted he deadline for the submission mediately following the celebration Tof petition candidates for the of Holy Communion the convention Bishop’s Election of the Diocese of will convene to elect the XIV Bishop South Carolina has come and gone. of South Carolina. We request that No petitions were submitted. each mission and parish submit the The special Bishop’s Election, names of their specially elected lay as previously called by the Stand- delegates to the Diocesan offi ce as ing Committee on June 9, will be soon as possible. begin at 10:00 a.m. on August 4, at St. James Church, James Island. The Rev. J. Haden McCormick Registration of clergy and lay del- President, Standing Committee egates will begin at 8:00 a.m. Im-

Photo: Bill Murton Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy Serves During Devastating Fire and Its Aftermath By the Rev. Rob Dewey, Senior Chaplain, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy ave you ever been part of an When I arrived on the scene, I saw event that you knew would chaos. I reported to the Command Post Hforever change your life, the and was informed that it was feared life of your community, and perhaps nine firefighters were missing. As even the life of your country? Most of fi refi ghters continued to fi ght the blaze, us refl ect back to “9-11 experiences,” word and reality of the loss began to such as President Kennedy’s assassi- spread. It was felt that it was important nation, the Challenger explosion, the to notify the families of the missing attacks on the World Trade Center and fi refi ghters ASAP, thus a Chaplain and the Pentagon on September 11, and a police offi cer were dispatched to all Hurricane Katrina. the fi refi ghters’ homes. Some of the The date of June 18, 2007, will families, however, had received word forever be embedded in the hearts and that something was wrong and had minds of many. It is on this date that already responded to the scene. Photo: Sylvia Weeks nine fi refi ghters died in Charleston A Family Command Post was es- while they fought a raging fi re at a tablished at a nearby fi rehouse where Four retired Bishops enjoy fellowship at the called Diocesan Convention at business on Savannah Highway. I we attempted to comfort and support St. James Church, Charleston on June 9. From left: The Rt. Rev’s Edward was at my home when I was notifi ed each family. Several Chaplains were Haynsworth, Alden Hathaway, Alex Dickson and Fitzsimons Allison. of the fi re and that one fi refi ghter was present to assist with this ministry, missing. As I came across the Ravenel including the Rev. Jimmy Gallant of Bridge from Mt. Pleasant, I saw the Christ Church in Mt. Pleasant. Most Anthony Kowbeidu Named smoke from fi ve miles away. Vicar, St. Mary’s, Goose Creek Continued on page 2 he Rev. Anthony Kowbeidu has Christians, and brought him to know been named vicar of St. Mary’s Jesus Christ. “I knew that my life was ERD Funds Come to Charleston Church in Goose Creek. An- changed – there would be no turning T By Harmon B. Person, Diocesan thony is known for his stirring sermons back.” and friendly manner with friends and Anthony is a graduate of Voorhees Representative for ERD strangers. In accepting College with a degree in the call to St. Mary’s, sociology and received hortly after the devastating June Anthony said that he is his divinity degree at Chaplaincy’s efforts to provide chap- 18 fi re in Charleston which cost “looking forward to join- University of the South lains who offer counseling and support the lives ing with the members of (Sewanee). S to Charleston’s of nine fi refi ght- St. Mary’s in providing a St. Mary’s offers ser- fi rst responders, ers, officials at church home for all who vices every Sunday at Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, families who lost Episcopal Relief are seeking to know the 8:30 a.m. (traditional loved ones, and and Development love of Jesus. I am invit- service) and 10:45 a.m. headed by our own the Charleston (ERD) knew that ing everyone, especially (contemporary service). Rob Dewey, performed community. they wanted to anyone who is searching St. Mary’s is located at Coastal Cri- provide some kind for real meaning in life, 301 Redbank Road in magnificently in the sis Chaplaincy, of help to those af- is hurting, is abandoned Goose Creek. aftermath of the fire. headed by our fected by the fi re. or abused, or is willing to Anthony will also con- own Rob Dewey, Much discussion reach out to others.” currently serve an associ- performed mag- followed, and by Kowbeidu is a living testament to ate rector at St. Andrew’s, Mt Pleasant, nifi cently in the the end of June, agreement had been the love of Jesus. Born in a yellow mud and oversee missions, community aftermath of the fi re. They worked reached on a plan. Essentially, ERD hut in Yapoa, Liberia, a village of 150, outreach and evangelism. nearly around the clock to be of as- is helping fund the Coastal Crisis he was 10 when his family became Continued on page 3

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 2007, Page 2 Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy Continued from page one. Youth Raise Funds for of the families had their own clergy service, as well. Some 20,000 people Families of Fallen Firefighters support, which was very helpful, as we attended the memorial service. It was By Dorothy Porcher Holland, Youth Minister, Holy Trinity Church all offered support during this diffi cult very emotional, but uplifting, as we time. honored our heroes – honored our n Wednesday, June 27, the diligently, and stayed an hour past our At the scene of the fi re, Chaplains saints. youth group of Holy Trinity advertised ending time to make sure remained available to rescue personnel As the national media descended Church, Charleston, together that every last car was washed and upon Charleston, I was continually O until the last body was recovered and with the youth group from St. George’s every last dollar collected. brought out of the destroyed build- asked how we were doing as a com- Church, Summerville, held a car Thanks to everyone who made this ing around 5:00 a.m. Early into this munity and how I was doing person- wash to raise money for the Charles- event possible. It was important to this tragedy, Charleston Fire Chief Rusty ally. I responded, “This tragic event ton Firefi ghter’s Thomas requested that I stay with feels similar to when I was in New Fund. Due to the him, so I could pray over each body York City after 9-11, and when I was overwhelming before it was taken through the two in Mississippi for Hurricane Katrina. participation and support of the community, we were able to raise over $1,300 for the Fund as well as over $400 in additional do- nations for the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. The event was made possible through the generosity of many companies and individuals, most notably the Harborview Car Wash, which was group of young people to be able to do Photo: Bill Murton made available for our exclusive use something tangible to make a differ- at no cost by owner Emerson Read, ence. They learned valuable lessons, lines of honor. This experience is best My heart goes out to all who have lost a member of Holy Trinity. Zaxby’s especially how vital it is for churches described as a devastating privilege, so loved ones and to those who have lost Chicken, Papa John’s Pizza, Staples and individuals to take an active role sad it had to be done, but an honor that their co-workers. For me personally, and Pizza Hut also made contributions in the community. Chief Rusty requested I be by his side it is very depressing, and it called on that eliminated overhead, ensuring that Kudos to the youth group members to perform this sacrament. all the resources I had.” Thankfully, I all donations would go where they and their friends who worked tirelessly To assist in making it through the had a week of vacation scheduled the were intended, keeping the workers and without complaint. Their dedica- following weeks, I deployed some 12 fi rst week of July. energized on a long, hot day. tion was an inspiration to every adult Chaplains from different parts of the All of us have to deal with 9-11 Many adult volunteers including who participated. country, as all of our Chaplains were events at some time in our lives. Some Emerson Read, Martin Scarbrough, We were especially blessed to have exhausted. I would like to thank Epis- of these events will devastate a family, Lisa Ruppert Carroll (all of Holy Trin- a surprise visit from Fire Chief Rusty copal Relief and Development for their some will impact a community, and ity), Kate Kiel (Christ Church) and Thomas who spent time talking with $10,000 grant to assist us with deploy- some will effect a nation. In my 18 Sarah Craven (St. George’s) helped the young people and made a lasting ment, and other items associated with years of Crisis Response Ministry, I everything run smoothly and ensured impression upon them. These are kids this disaster. One of the Chaplains who have seen how important it is to have the success of our project. Between who will never take fi refi ghters for responded the day after the tragedy a home church, for it is here where we 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. the young people granted. His appearance, while he is in was the Rev. David Thurlow, rector fi nd our greatest community. We do washed approximately 100 cars and the midst of a very diffi cult time, meant of St. Matthias in Summerton. David not always have the answers as to why one boat. They worked hard, cleaning a great deal to everyone involved. is a Chaplain with his fi re and rescue events occur. We do, however, know department and was of great help in our that the Lord will be with us during ministering effort. these times, and through the Holy Spirit The Memorial Service occurred on assist us to face all of the 9-11 events the Friday following the fi re. All nine in our lives. families agreed to have a combined service, and then each had an individual UTO Grant Awarded to St. Andrew’s Episcopal, Charleston Vehicle Purchase Approved By Nancy Pickering, Diocesan UTO Chair

ongratulations to Father James JoAnne Chapman, UTO Coordi- Yarsiah and his grant writing nator, NY, wrote, “On behalf of the Ccommittee at St. Andrew’s United Thanks Offering, I am happy Episcopal Church, Charleston, SC. to write that a full award of $15,000 UTO Grant #7590 - St. Andrew’s is approved in response to your grant Fire Chief Rusty Thomas, back row, made a surprise visit to the youth’s car wash. Community Youth Summer Initiative application: To purchase a vehicle to “These kids will never take fi refi ghters for granted,” says Youth Leader Dorothy - Diocese of South Carolina was ap- transport youth o f low to moderate Porcher Holland. proved! income families to the Community Youth Summer Initiative Music Director Sought (Charleston, SC).” Prince George Episcopal Church, Over $2.5 million was help, my email is npicks2@charter. Georgetown, is seeking a gifted granted by the UTO com- net. musician to lead worship on 2007 Grant information and appli- mittee this year. Over 200 Sunday mornings and during cations will be available in October. grants sent in from all around other services. Applicants must the USA and the world were Keep those “little blue boxes” on be able to play pipe organ, piano received and reviewed by the kitchen counter. Add a few coins, (traditional and blended wor- the 13-woman UTO com- shake and feel those blessings adding ship), and direct a choir. Cur- mittee. How wonderful up! rently a part-time position, but that Father Yarsiah and St. may become full-time with Andrew’s made it through At left, The Rev. James Yarsiah rejoices benefts. Call Paul Fuener, Rec- the process. If your church with the Very Rev. Dr. Kenneth tor, 546-4358, to apply or for has a compelling human Swanson, at the baptism of Kenneth more information. need and thinks UTO could Yarsiah. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 3 Delivering Hope to a Hopeless World St. Michael’s, Charleston’s Mission to the Ukraine By Prioleau Alexander f there is one characteristic grieving, because their state of mind is have no clue… that lifts mankind to its full- so foreign. We tend to think a person I just need to est and grandest place, surely consumed with hopelessness just needs remember to it would have to be hope. a slap on the back, an offer to get a beer, be thankful.” Hope for a better tomorrow and a few good jokes to help them snap Of course, is what drives us to work, and out of it. As a nation full of hope, we I rarely re- marry, and have children. It have diffi culty empathizing with the m e m b e r t o is the characteristic that pushes us to hopeless. be thankful. I Iachieve. In the Third World countries that breeze mind- As Americans, hope is our national comprise most of the world, hopeless- lessly through birthright. We live in a place so full of ness is so real, and so acute, it is a norm. life, mostly opportu- taking note of nity that the occasional virtually times when all who things don’t go dare to my way, and h o p e , complaining r i s e about the fact a b o v e that the guy t h e i r who invented circum- the Pet Rock stances is rich. and suc- There is, ceed on however, one s o m e time during level or Prioleau Alexander enjoys making four of the translators, Ira, the year when another. Oksana, Svetta, and Leila, laugh. I am sublimely O u r aware of how Constitution specifically address- I recently read in a book by John Stos- fortunate and es “life, liberty, and the pursuit of sel that researchers asked people in In- blessed I am: happiness” as in- dia and China how it is when I go One of the residents in the nursing home in Zhitomir. alienable rights, happy they were, on an annual bestowed on all and a “pretty high mission trip to ductible vacation, but then I went on by their maker. If “Is it obvious we’re percentage” an- the Ukraine. I’m here to tell you, friend, one. Now? I’d rather spend 10 days that’s not a cause Americans?” swered, “I’ve nev- nothing will set your mind right like an living at the Crisis Ministries Shelter for national hope, er thought about immersion into a Third World Country: than 10 days in the Ukraine. I don’t know what “Yes... you dress that before.” Can No walled resort, no all-inclusive bars So why do we do it? is. very plain, and you you, as an Ameri- and buffets, no 4-Star room to retreat Hope. Hopelessness, can, even imagine to… you go there, and it drenches you The teams deliver hope to a world on the other hand, have so many reaching age 40 to the soul like a rain of oppression where hopelessness is the norm. is a condition so lines in your without consider- pouring down from the smoky skies. And I believe we deliver hope on dark that most ing the question, The mission trip I partake in is both a Christian and secular level. Americans are faces.... Lines “Am I happy?” one of two Third World missions St. You see, we go for God, and to offer very uncomfort- from smiling.” So how did we Michael’s Church undertakes each hope for eternal life by accepting His able around it. We get so lucky? year. One team goes to the Ukraine; Son, Jesus Christ. But we interact with don’t know how A Christian like the other team goes to the Dominican hundreds of people who currently have to help a friend me would say, Republic. As a point of reference, I’ll no interest in exploring that spiritual suffering from depression, because “For some reason, God allowed me tell you that I used to think a short-term it’s so strange. We avoid those who are to be born in the United States. Why, I mission trip was sort of like a tax-de- Continued on page 11

ERD Comes to Charleston Continued from page 1. sistance. Rob was at the scene of the the Yunnan Province of China. In the Meeting of fi re, and he prayed over each body as latter situation, ERD worked in partner- Diocesan it was removed from the fi re site. Rob ship with the ecumenical group Action Coordinators also delivered the invocation at the by Churches Together and the Amity for ERD Memorial Service on June 22. Rob Foundation. Your help with a contribu- expressed great appreciation for ERD’s tion marked “undesignated” and mailed Once a year, ERD help which allowed them to do an even to ERD, PO Box 7058, Merrifi eld, VA holds a meeting of Di- better job helping those in need. 22116, will help ERD respond to future ocesan Coordinators. ERD has the ability to support such emergencies. This year, it was held needs because many Episcopalians in late May in New throughout the country had previously Orleans. Coordina- made “undesignated” contributions to tors from 67 dioceses ERD. While we do suggest contribu- and six seminaries at- A 1400 sq. ft. affordable home just built in Mississippi. tions for specifi c tended. As you might It is elevated to meet new building requirements. purposes from imagine, the focal point time to time, ERD was disaster relief, es- rebuilding homes, distribution of free needs to have ad- pecially in the aftermath of Hurricane food and other supplies, case manage- equate funds on Katrina. We wanted to see just how the ment and counseling services, and hand to respond $15 million ERD had sent to the area mobile medical clinics. Yes, these to situations simi- was being used. programs are still on-going and will lar to the Charles- We spent one half day each view- be for some time. ERD has helped ton fi re. In recent ing sites in the Diocese of Louisiana people fi ll out applications for federal, weeks, this has (New Orleans) and in the Diocese of state, and private disaster assistance. included help af- Mississippi (the Gulf Coast area). We Then, all too often, ERD helps them ter a tornado that saw churches that had been fl ooded fi le appeals. One very visible sign of hit the city of Da- and church sites that are now vacant. progress is that both dioceses, helped jalon in the Do- ERD funds have helped both of these by ERD funds, are now involved in minican Repub- dioceses accomplish much during the building affordable housing. The fi rst lic. It also funded 22 months since Katrina. I cannot houses, out of hundreds to be built, are support after a 6.4 say enough about the valuable work now occupied. magnitude earth- A moblie relief shelter, partly funded by ERD in New done by numerous on-site volunteers. I concluded that ERD’s $15 million quake that caused Orleans. There is still a need for water, food and household We saw evidence in each diocese of is being well spent. Do not think that great damage in supplies. programs involving gutting homes, Continued on page 9 Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 4 Made Thanksgiving Plans Yet? Let someone else to cook! Join us at Camp Saint Christopher, November 21-25 he Annual Thanksgiving Cabins Lodge Rooms Children three years old and under Retreat is an opportunity (2007 Rates) (2007 Rates) are free. For more information visit for families and individuals Each air conditioned/heated cabin, Each room has two double beds, www.stchristopher.org. to come together and enjoy located directly on the beach front, has private bath and full linen service. Teach other without the distractions of fi ve bunk beds, each with a top and our busy every day lives. Time is set bottom bunk. There are full bathroom $340: Single Occupancy aside everyday for relaxation, spiri- facilities in each cabin. (Linens and $250: Double Occupancy tual growth, and Christian fellowship pillows are not provided.) $230: Triple Occupancy At least one adult (21 years+) per $210: Quadruple Occupancy; along with family activities such as fi ve children is required for all cabin $75 per child ages 4-12 (with guided nature hikes, a hayride through reservations. Per person (13 and up) an adult) the maritime forest, and more. Our $180. Per Child (4 - 12): $60. There is a $100 non-refund- Thanksgiving Feast includes a fresh- There is a $100 non-refundable able deposit per room required from-the-oven turkey dinner with all deposit per cabin required at reserva- at reservation. the trimmings. tion.

Standing Committee Announced Final Plans for August Episcopal Saving Grace Election Process Cookbook sales help restore historic Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the diocesan website in early Grace Episcopal Church, Charleston June. It is reprinted here for those who missed it. he men and women of Grace The historic structure urgently needs he Standing Committee of the and knows of no impediment to his Episcopal Church have a his- major repairs as well as money to pay Diocese of South Carolina met or her consecration. tory of good cooking. The soup for them. on June 9, 2007, immediately T T (ii) That he or she consents to kitchen they opened on Wentworth Hundreds of church members sub- following the Diocesan Convention such background checks as the Street in the 1980s grew into the city’s mitted their favorite recipes to a com- held at St. James Episcopal Church on Standing Committee deems neces- interfaith outreach to the homeless, mittee that screened and tested each James Island, South Carolina. sary in order to verify his or her Crisis Ministries. A group called the recipe at home before selecting the best At its meeting, the Committee qualifi cations. unanimously agreed: (iii) That he or she consents Gracious Gourmets feeds a home- of the best. In all, 361 recipes from 144 to medical and/or psychiatric ex- cooked meal to the congregation on church members are included: appetiz- 1. To call for a Special Convention to aminations in order to verify his or Wednesday nights. And for 16 years, ers; soups and salads; breads, grains elect a Bishop. The Convention is to her qualifi cations to undertake the the church has offered a Tea Room and pasta; seafood; meat and poul- be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August work for which he or she may be during Spoleto Festival USA to raise try; vegetables and vegetarian; 4, 2007, at St. James’ Church, James chosen. money for charity. condiments; Island, South Carolina. (iv) That he or she agrees to Now, the congregation’s fa- and desserts. expeditiously meet with the Stand- vorite recipes have been collected There’s also 2. The Standing Committee unani- ing Committee for examination if into a 254-page cookbook called a s e c t i o n mously nominated The Very Reverend required. Amazing Grace. Church members on “Cook- Mark J. Lawrence to be the next Bishop produced the book to put their ing for a of South Carolina. (c) The petition shall state that the cooking skills to another good use. C r o w d ” petitioners believe that the candidate 3. Because of the necessity for back- being proposed is duly qualifi ed, and t h a t i n - ground checks, no nominations from shall be signed by fi ve clergy (none c l u d e s the fl oor will be allowed at the Conven- from the same parish or mission) and l a r g e - tion. In lieu thereof, the Committee has fi ve communicants in good standing in quantity established a petition process with the the Diocese of South Carolina (none r e c i - following guidelines: from the same parish or mission). No pes for petitioner may endorse more than one s o m e (a) All petitions to nominate a can- candidate. renowned Tea didate for the offi ce of bishop must be Room dishes received by the Standing Committee no The Standing Committee will such as Shrimp later than 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2007, review each petition and the results Remoulade, at the Diocesan House located at 126 of required background checks and Chicken Salad, Coming Street, Charleston, S.C. No examinations, and will make the fi nal petitions shall be received after that decision of which names will be placed Crab Soup and date and time. in nomination on the ballot for the Okra Soup. The Special Convention. book also in- (b) The petition shall be signed by All parishes and missions are re- cludes lovely the person being nominated and shall minded that they must hold congrega- color photos of state the following: tional meetings to elect deputies for the the interior of the (i) That he or she consents to Special Convention. The Canons and church and infor- being nominated, verily believes Constitution of the Diocese require that mation about its that he or she is duly qualifi ed to be delegates for such a Special Conven- history and min- nominated for the offi ce of bishop tion must be elected after the call for istries. the Convention has been issued. The hardcover cookbooks are available for Tenth Diocesan Medical Mission $24.95 per copy t the time the Jubilate Deo was 800 patients during their visit. The in the Grace going to press, the tenth Diocesan patients typically do not have access Church Office MedicalA Mission Team was preparing to nor can they afford basic medical at 115 Went- to leave for the Dominican Republic treatment within their own country. worth St. during July 19-29. This year’s mission team While much “doctoring” will oc- Proceeds from Amazing Grace will be used to repair the 160- business hours. included physicians, nurses, pharma- cur, the primary purpose of this trip year-old church building, now covered in scaffolding, Mail orders are cists, dentists, lay support people, and is to reestablish and further deepen also available the Rev. Becky Coerper as the team our relationship in Christ with our Proceeds from Amazing Grace will be via Grace’s website, http://grace- chaplain. The team planned to set up Dominican friends and family. Look used to repair the 160-year-old church churchcharleston.org. temporarily at the Albergue Children’s for a report on the trip in the next issue building, now covered in scaffolding. Shelter and at Cristo Salvador church of the Jubilate Deo. and anticipated seeing between 700- Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 5 Have You Seen God Today? The Diocese Shows Faith in Action By Ed Dyckman, Chair, Department of Social Ministries

y faithful wife reminded me glance into the face of a single mother attend the HFM “June Jam.” This was AIDS Committee, helped organize and that when we help the poor as she holds the sheetrock, and we a picnic for adults with developmental transport attendees to Kanuga. Here we come closer to God. hammer in the nail to form part of the disabilities who gathered at Thornhill is what Doug had to say about the M experience: How? Indeed, when we serve in the wall of her family’s future Habitat for Farm, a lovely 100-acre farm, community soup kitchen and pass a Humanity home—we see Christ in her near Georgetown, to enjoy lunch tray fi lled with wholesome food eyes, and she sees Christ in our hands. food, music, favors, games, to a homeless neighbor—we see Christ Indeed, when we volunteer in the local fi shing, and hayrides. HFM’s in his eyes, and he clothes pantry and offer the correctly mission is to establish com- sees Christ in sized clean shirt, trousers, and munities in which persons our hands. shoes to an ex-convict about with developmental disabili- Indeed, to go out on his fi rst job ties and the people who care w h e n interview since leaving for them grow together physi- we prison—we see Christ cally and spiritually. in his eyes, and he sees Christ in our hands. Through our be- HIV/AIDS Retreat ing privileged to at Kanuga fund local outreach and domestic mis- n Hendersonville, the Epis- sion events, we in the Icopal Church held a retreat Department of Social for HIV/AIDS victims and Ministries saw God their caregivers at the Kanuga this summer in Hender- Conference Center in June. sonville, NC; George- The retreat welcomed people town, SC; Whitehorse, suffering from HIV/AIDS Allen Shelley helps his son Bryant learn how to SD; Mt. Pleasant, SC; and as if they were welcoming paint at a recent workday on Thornhill farm. Charleston, SC. How? Christ. This terrible disease “The most wonderful thing this often isolates its victims from faith year was to observe the spiritual uni- Healing Farms communities and society, and a signifi - fi cation of my group as we traveled cant number of the attendees were near Ministries home together in our van. To hear the excitement in their conversation Near Georgetown, Mary and brainstorming as to how we can Tutterow and Mary keep the Kanuga spirit alive within Beth Thornhill of We see Christ in the local Charleston area was a joy. Healing Farm his eyes, and he On a more personal level, within the Ministries, ministry of the camp we were divided Inc. (HFM), sees Christ in into small groups of 5 to 7 people, so as i n v i t e d our hands. to share our stories. Within my group folks to was a beautiful 12-year-old girl who had come with her grandmother. The homelessness. For some, the retreat girl had been born with HIV/AIDS was not only a rare time for spiritual and both her parents were positive. comfort and support, but a time away However, it was the love and strength from daily anxiety about food and displayed by the grandmother that was shelter. Doug McDaniel, a member of the Diocese of South Carolina’s Continued on page 6 Department of Social Ministries HIV/ A special friend experiences the joy of fellowship at a recent Healing Farm Ministries party at Thornhill Farm.

Featuring The Rev. Dr. Michael Green and The Rev. Tom Herrick B e y o n d . . .

September 14 & 15, 2007 The Church of the Cross, Bluffton, SC

The Rev. John Zahl Ordained a Deacon eyond will include teachings on the bib- When: September 14 & 15, 2007 he Rev. John Zahl was ordained lical mandate for Christians to spread Where: The Church of the Cross Tto the Diaconate on June 16 at the Gospel, as well as many practi- Buckwalter Parkway Campus, Bluffton, SC the Sullivan’s Island location of Holy B cal workshops like “Evangelistic Preaching,” Cross. John, who was graduated from Who: Anyone interested in evangelism, community Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry “Finding Your Evangelistic Style,” “Introducing building, outreach, missions... Lay or Ordained. in May, was ordained by the Right Jesus in Today’s Spiritual Landscape” and The Church of the Cross Reverend Edward L. Salmon, Jr. The “But I’m Not an Evangelist!” Individuals will be service was held at 11 a.m. and John’s P.O. Box 278 father, the Very Reverend Dr.theol. equipped to share their faith in a variety of set- 495 Buckwalter Parkway Paul F.M. Zahl, preached. John and the tings in their everyday lives, and churches will Bluffton, SC 29910 church are grateful to all who shared in be equipped to develop and sustain on-going this occasion including the Clergy of (843) 757-2763 the Diocese of South Carolina. ministries to reach their communities. www.TheChurchOfTheCross.net Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 6

Wade Logan Elected Diocesan Chancellor New Addiction Recovery Brochures Available t the recent Diocesan Con- grown children, Hampton and Mary. In the fi eld of com- vention, Wade H. Logan, He has been a member of the South munity service, Logan III was elected Diocesan Carolina Bar since 1967. He graduated has served as a board One out of eight adults sitting in our pews Chancellor, to succeed E. from The Choate School, the Univer- member and past presi- suffer from some form of addiction.. The AN. (“Nick”) Zeigler, who has retired. sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill dent of several non-profi t Addiction Recovery Commission seeks to The position is a voluntary one. Its (where he was a Morehead Scholar) organizations, such as offer support and encouragement to both duties include acting as legal advisor to and the University of South Carolina The Coastal Commu- those who suffer from addictions and those the Ecclesiastical Authority and other School of Law. He served in the United nity Foundation of South who love them. The diocesan offi ces and organizations in States Marine Corps Reserves. Carolina. He has been a mission includes all matters affecting their interests. In the past, Mr. Logan has served as vestryman, Junior War- addictions: alcohol, Mr. Logan, 63, is a lifelong member Assistant Corporation Counsel for the den and Senior Warden pornography, drugs, of St. Michael’s, Charleston. He has City of Charleston and as Charleston at St. Michael’s and a gambling, sex... It is been assisting Bishop Salmon and the County Attorney. He is a past president delegate to several Di- foremost a resource Standing Committee in an “acting” of the South Carolina Bar, the Southern ocesan Conventions. He of the clergy and lay capacity since late last year. He is of Conference of Bar Presidents and the has served the Diocese as ministries of the Dio- counsel to the Charleston offi ce of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attor- a Cursillo Rector and as cese who are most law fi rm of Nelson, Mullins, Riley & neys Association. He is a Fellow of a delegate to the last two often the fi rst contact Scarborough, LLP. the American Bar Association and the General Conventions. for those in need. Logan and his wife, the former American College of Trial Lawyers. To order brochures Eunice Smith, were married at Grace He is a member of the American Board or learn more, visit Church, Charleston in 1967. They of Trial Advocates and the International www. episcopalre- live on Sullivan’s Island, and have two Society of Barristers. covery.org.

Have You Seen God Today? Faith in Action Continued from page 5

such a hopeful testimony and touched so long ago. Mr. Hartzog’s emptying of and working among and beside the will bring a “Taste of the World” to my heart. himself to embrace HIV/AIDS victims Lakota people. While guests on the Alhambra Hall in the Old Village, This year our rented van was fi lled serves to reinforce what the priest at reservation, the missioners shared the Mt. Pleasant, SC. The festive evening to its capacity, and we may need a Kanuga meant when he said, ‘We are love of Jesus Christ; hosted the “Under will provide an opportunity for guests second van next year. Mr. Wesley all connected.’” Construction” VBS program; provided to sample a variety of international Hartzog of Olar, SC, attended Kanuga food for and prepared 11 meals for the foods from some of Charleston’s best for his fi rst time this year. He has of- Youth Mission Trip to community; played games with the restaurants. All are welcome to at- fered van transportation, through the Whitehorse, South Dakota children and youth; attended a local tend! Individual tickets are $50 per Hope-Health HIV/AIDS Agency, to council Pow Wow; assisted with re- person; tickets for a table of six are the Kanuga Retreat in 2008 for those pairs, cleaning, and general labor needs $250. Booth sponsorship for a table of n Whitehorse, South Dakota, Youth willing to share the fuel cost. This year, of local community; shared stories, eight is $500; Booth sponsorship for Director E’Lane Rutherford and Mr. Hartzog provided the transporta- I laughter, and even some tears with a table of 10 is $1,000; and Corporate their new friends from St. Matthew’s Benefactor Tables are $1,000. Please and Emmanuel. contact Sue Hinkle at 843-971-3290, President, ChaPSS Board of Directors; The Charleston Port and or Rebecca Bentz at 843-224-1070 Seafarers’ Society with questions or to make reservations. Make checks payable to: ChaPSS, and t the Wando-Welch Terminal in please mail them to ChaPSS, 420 Ship- AMt. Pleasant and the Columbus ping Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Pier in Charleston, the Charleston Port & Seafarers’ Society (ChaPSS), known For more information about any of these historically as the Seamen’s Church, ministries and how you can link up with Charleston, exists for the purpose of them, please contact Ed Dyckman at welcoming and serving the needs of 843-367-5647 or edward.dyckman@att. those men and women who make their net or [email protected]. Please livelihood in the port or at sea. visit the department’s website www. The heart of ChaPSS is its volun- socialministries.com and include it in teer base, support from churches and your church newsletters. businesses, and its Board of Directors. This maritime ministry has reached out to seafarers visiting Charleston since the early 1820s. Some 100,000 seafarers enter the Port of Charleston annual- ly from around the world. Most of them are poor, exploited, and away from home for eight months to more than a year at a time. They are in the port for only a matter of hours and often there is no time Members from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, and Holy Cross for shore leave. ChaPSS’ Faith Memorial, Pawleys Island, paint the exterior of Emmanuel Episcopal volunteers make them feel Church in Whitehorse, SD. welcome and give them an opportunity to receive five youth (Taylor Miczek, Shelton the Good News. World tion for the inspiring grandmother and Rutherford, Bridget Taylor, Kenny mission is in our very her granddaughter. And many years Taylor, Fred Taylor), plus Judith midst and ChaPSS seeks ago, when I was sick, alone, and iso- Taylor (Mom) from Holy Cross Faith to convey a message that lated, it was Mr. Hartzog who never Memorial Episcopal Church, Paw- people in America care—a failed to share words of hope with me leys Island, SC, joined St. Matthew’s message so important in whenever our paths crossed. I had not Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, SC light of 9/11. heard from him in eight years and it on a mission trip in June. (See article What can you do to was great to reunite and thank him for page 10) The SC missioners’ purpose help? You can participate the encouragement he offered me at was to proclaim the Gospel by build- in their annual fundraiser that time. I believe there was much ing Christ-centered relationships with from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. joy in his eyes as he witnessed in me children and adults in White Horse, on Thursday, November the seeds of hope that he had planted offering Vacation Bible School (VBS), 29, 2007, when ChaPSS Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 7 The Pied Piper Good to Great Youth Ministry (Part One) By Dave Wright, Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministries

ll churches want youth changes that could have been disas- ministries that are ex- trous, and they had little regard for their One Way, One Truth, One Life citing, thriving, grow- own glory or fame. In contrast, high ing, and amazing in just charisma leaders of companies tended Mondo will be held at the R.M. John’s Anglican Church, Vancouver, about every way! What to lead well for a season, but when Cooper Leadership Center in Sum- BC. Ken and Julie are dynamic Awe often have are youth ministries that they retired or resigned, the company merton, SC, October 5-7. This year communicators who are passionate are good, but could be great. Church struggled. we will focus on John about God’s word and excited to leaders often ask me what it takes to My fi rst youth minister (as a teen) 14:6 and challenge bring the message of the gospel to ramp up the youth ministry in their was a pied piper whose charisma students to Discov- life! Once again, challenge courses parish to really reach and impact the attracted hundreds of kids to youth er It - Believe It - and exciting group activities will youth of the community. This series groups. When he left the church, so Receive It - Share be part of the weekend! Be sure to will examine what it takes to transition did the masses of youth. We literally It. Our speakers gather up all your middle school stu- youth ministries from good to great. saw numbers immediately drop by will be Ken & Ju- dents to be part of Mondo 2007! The concept comes from a bestselling 75%! The trouble with pied pipers in lie Moser - youth youth ministry is the typical aftermath ministers when they leave. I wish I could report at St. that my youth minister was an isolated The pied piper attracts example, but the truth is, I have seen followers to him or the pattern time and again. Since no herself. The youth youth leaders carry on forever, we need leaders who will build ministries minister leads that will last. Relying on charisma is others to Christ. not only unwise, it is unbiblical. Our call in ministry is to draw students to Christ not to a youth leader. While book in the business sector by Jim Col- youth ministers need to have strong Ken and Julie Moser, Youth Ministers at St. John’s lins titled Good to Great. In the book he interpersonal skills and be enjoyable examines companies and organizations to be around, they ought not be the Anglican Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, will be that have made the transition from good main attraction. While it is desirable the Mondo Weekend Keynote Speakers. to great with an eye on the patterns and even advantageous to have youth we can learn from. It has been my leaders who are winsome, the expecta- experience that youth ministries can tion that a good youth leader be a pied and should move from good to great. piper is dangerous. My hope is that these articles will be So what sort of leadership can tran- Through the lens: read not only by youth leaders but by sition a good youth ministry into a great clergy and church leaders as well so one? To answer that, one has to look Transforming your worldview that all fully understand the nature of Re:generate will be held at Hilton youth ministry and the way forward in Oceanview Resort on Hilton Head the 21st century. Relying on charisma Island, November 9-11. The Rev. is not only unwise Robert Sturdy, Dave Wright and My Confession Jonathan Bennett will be the One of my ironic confessions as it’s unbiblical. speakers this year, challenging a twenty plus year veteran of youth students to develop a Biblical ministry is that I was almost fi red from worldview. Michael Mc- my fi rst youth ministry position. The beyond what makes for a good leader Intyre will be leading worship reason was that the clergy believed that because the question assumes good music. Re:generate always youth ministry needed a pied piper in ministry is already in place. This would features an exciting line up order to be effective. I was somewhat include the leadership essentials of of seminars as well as fun reserved in the presence of the clergy character, competency and calling, as activities at this beautiful and did not display the sort of cha- well as many normal leadership traits. resort location. Encour- risma they believed would attract the The answer also has to age all your high school hundreds of youth they wanted to see be broad enough to students to be part of this involved in the church. The confes- encompass the amazing weekend expe- sion is ironic because I remained in differences be- rience! that church for nearly ten years, during tween youth Registration for our which we saw a 200% increase in youth ministries events can be done on- group attendance, and I never became in a variety line at http://www.scy- the pied piper they thought was neces- of settings. outh.org or by contacting sary. Personally, I Lisa Jones at 722-4075. Jim Collins, in studying companies believe the that transitioned from good to great looked at the top leaders for patterns leader who can transition a min- youth ministers around the that would reveal the reason for istry from good to great has to world who have a basic set such growth and development. have at least three unique quali- of skills and employ them well. The Most people expected these ties. These are not essentials for leader who transitions a ministry from companies to be led by high doing average or good ministry, but good to great is one who is constantly charisma individuals whose one cannot go beyond, without learning, challenging the status quo, strong personality com- them. First would be the ability asking tough questions and seeking to manded attention and got to clearly articulate a captivat- move forward. results. What Collins ing vision. The vision must be Because we want strong youth found instead was a adventurous or have an element ministries in our churches, we usually pattern of humble lead- of risk to it. In other words, it understand that the right leadership is ers who were not the could fail big. Second, a re- essential. The leader has to be the one center of attention. lentless drive or determination to take the ministry where we want They were vision- to accomplish the vision must it to go. However, we need to bust ary and driven but be present. The leader has to the myth of the pied piper and look worked through fi gure out how to lead people for leaders who build ministries and others to accom- to that preferred future (vision) develop other leaders. The pied piper plish the goals they and overcome any and all attracts followers to him or herself. had in mind. Of- obstacles. Finally, and this The task of a youth minister is to lead ten they were goes with the second, others to Christ and in doing so, will willing to risk the leader must be attract not only followers but draw their careers a learner. I know in leaders as well. The good to great t o m a k e plenty of good youth ministers are not pied pipers. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 8 Why Seminary? By Craig Stephans In August of 2007, Craig Stephans will begin Seminary at Trinity Episcopal Seminary in Ambridge, PA, as a Postulant of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. Craig is keeping a blog at craigstephans.wordpress.com. Here we reprint his refl ections on entering seminary.

n our recent trip to Trinity and we’re moving to where it snows a Seminary in Ambridge, PA, lot. The Episcopal Church staggers in Dr. Paul Zahl, the Dean of crisis at the point of breaking. God only the School, asked me what I knows what form will exist at the end Ohoped to get out of seminary. I quickly of three years. Perhaps the most treach- Christianity Explored Team Members, from left: Barry Cooper, Dave Wright, Sam responded, “I hope to gain a greater in- erous event will be taking our 4-year Shammas, and Rico Tice. timacy with Jesus,” then added, “and of t has been said that evange- On May 12, the Christianity Ex- course the educa- lism is simply one hungry plored Conference held at Christ tion.” Whether that person telling another hungry Church, Mount Pleasant, engaged lead- was the right answer person where to fi nd bread. ers from across our diocese and beyond doesn’t matter, since However, most people shud- with a model and materials for sharing disappointingly to der at the thought of evange- the gospel in our churches and com- me, Dr. Zahl has lism because they have never munities. The resources of Christianity left Trinity. But the thought of it this way. Church growth Explored, Discipleship Explored, and answer, one that I Istudies have shown that approximately CY (for youth) were explained in de- have considered one in four tail so that throughout the dis- A m e r i - l e a d e r s cernment process, c a n s can imple- reveals the truth w o u l d ment them from my heart. r e s p o n d i n t h e i r Besides success- Equipped for churches positively fully graduating to being this fall. from seminary, I hope the time will -old daughter and a newborn 12 hours invited to Evangelism! Presented result in a closer relationship with Him. away from their devoted “Bammy.” a Christian b y R i c o Isn’t that what the Episcopal Church “Why do all this as we approach mid- g a t h e r - Tice, Bar- and the Body of Christ really needs: life?” ing. First, ry Cooper, clergy who walk intimately with Jesus The answer is, “We want a greater we need and Sam and can daily share His love, wisdom, intimacy with Jesus, each other and a n o n - S h a m - power, and truth? I feel fortunate that the church, and I want to be effective threaten- mas from God has led me to the Diocese of South in ministry.” He has led us in this di- ing envi- All Souls Carolina, a diocese rich in such clergy, rection. We have to trust him now. We ronment Church in including our Bishop and Bishop- can no longer trust our competency or for people L o n d o n , elect. income. As we begin to hang on by to come and hear the claims of the the day was fi lled with excellent teach- In January, when the Rev. John faith, we have a literal and fi gurative gospel without having to make a public ing from scripture to equip us for the Burwell told my newborn on our decision. That environment might be work of evangelism and discipleship. wife and I that we hands and need at church or in your home. Second, The importance of drawing people were approved to God’s help. we need an excellent way to present into scripture to understand the gospel begin the ordina- “We want a greater Twenty years the gospel without pressure and with was emphasized throughout the con- tion process and go prior to the time plenty of opportunities for people to ference. Because the way people start to seminary, I felt intimacy with Jesus, I’ll be entering ask alot of questions. Christianity in the faith is the way they continue, relief and calm for each other and the seminary I entered Explored is precisely the sort of re- it is essential that our evangelism and about 15 seconds. The Citadel as a source that can make this happen. It is discipleship is not only based on God’s During that calm, church, and I want knob from Okla- a course that takes participants through word, but engages people in the study I felt great thanks to be effective homa. At the time, of it. Those who attended the confer- the gospel of Mark, allowing the gos- for the answer to in ministry.” I was at the height pel itself to reveal who Jesus is. Continued on page 14. months of prayer of my conceit: a regarding the dis- high school grad- cernment process. uate on top of the After the calm, I began to feel the rise world. That world was toppled as soon of new prayers for the upcoming sea- as I entered 3rd Battalion. As a bald son of transition. These prayers have freshman, becoming a Citadel gradu- become summarized and congealed ate seemed like a distant dream. That into one plea to God during this time: is somewhat how actually becoming a “HELP!” priest seems to me at this time…. like In the last two months, my wife a murky dream on the edge of chaos, and I have left our jobs (careers), had a the unknown, but at least this time no baby boy, bought a house in Ambridge, upperclassman is yelling me. (There’s are trying to sell our house of nine no hazing in seminary, right?) This years, bought a mini-van (Missy had time I know from experience that I’ll a company car), our cat was killed, Continued page 14. Together We Can Help Build a Community of Faith in Iraq

By Barbara Johnson any times people want to The following items have mat; communion vestments; a CD You and/or your church family can become involved and do not been requested: player for the Church; CD’s (Christian donate items from the above list or send Mknow how, and other times 500 Old Testament/New Testament/ music and teaching); DVD player and monetary donations to St. Christopher there are requests for help that go NIV Study Bibles with commentaries; DVD teaching series/Christian mov- Camp and Conference Center, c/o Bar- unfulfi lled. Here is an opportunity for 100 Bibles with English and Arabic ies. bara Johnson, 2810 Seabrook Island each of us to bless our troops in West commentaries 100 English/Delhi/India Prayers are good, and they do Road, Johns Island, South Carolina Iraq and together we can do it. Lt. Roy Bibles; 20 English/Bosnian Bibles; 100 change things, but God’s Word also 29455. All checks should be made Hershy Vaughn III, the Chaplain of a English/Phillipine/Tagalog Bibles; 500 teaches His children to feed the hungry payable to St. Christopher Camp and unit in West Iraq, has started a church children’s books; books for a Christian and clothe the naked. God is a giver, Conference Center, memo line: IRAQ not just for our service men and women library (Billy Graham, Beth Moore, and He gave His best gift when, “He NEEDS. These donations will be used but for the locals as well. He is seeing Max Lucado, Joyce Meyer, Kenneth gave His only Begotten Son.” Let us to purchase items from the list. If you great spiritual hunger and thirst from and Gloria Copeland, etc); boxes of glorify our Father by giving from the wish to send items directly, please mail those attending the services, but has Christian tracts; 10 church banners; above list so that lives can be changed them to: Lt. Roy Hershy Vaughn III, very limited resources to provide for church décor (candles, candle holders, as we spread the Gospel of our Lord 1st BN 4th Mar., H&S Co. (Chaplain) the mass groups that have been and will silk/artifi cial fl owers, a 4X20 carpet and Saviour Jesus Christ. Good har- Unit 40250, FPO, AP 96426-0250. continue to attend. red, blue or green), a church welcome vests come from good seeds sown. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 9 A Reflection on the Spiritual Gifts Summer Movement Workshop at A Great Time for Spiritual Growth Holy Comforter, Sumter By Meg Shinall

I thought I knew what I was getting into when I registered for the work- shop. I have been helping “behind the scenes” for both this one and the one last fall. I was very pleasantly surprised every step of the way! The class included people I knew and liked, and I was excited about pursuing this adventure with them. But the food! Many loving volunteers put on an el- egant dinner, a scrumptious breakfast and a marvelous lunch for us. Our counselors and teachers were full of fun and surprises and the whole experi- ence was bathed in prayer by unseen volunteers. I could feel the presence of the Spirit. We were very blessed by the worship music. The homework was well worth the effort, confi rming what I knew to be true and opening up possi- bilities I had not considered. The short video at the beginning still resonates in my mind, and the exercises with our small groups were enlightening and fun. I want to share this experi- Vacation Bible School; the perfect summer activity and a wonderful way to learn about Jesus. Pictured above are a few of ence with all my friends! Please plan the 62 who participated in the Vacation Bible School at Church of the Good Shepherd, Charleston. to join the next one scheduled for the By Peter Rothermel, Diocesan Director of Christian Faith Formation fi rst weekend in November. You won’t regret a single second! In fact, you’ll nce upon a time, summer ages. Over 27 churches were repre- encouragement as we connected with be ready for more... was known as a time when sented. Working together, this event families who wanted to use the week things would slow down. provides refreshment and encourage- to grow as a family in their relationship What are my Gifts? Craftsmanship, Many churches stopped ment to families and individuals for a with the Lord. Next year, Rob Rienow administration, faith/teaching. My OSunday school because there were so great price. (of Visionary Parenting) and his fam- Personality Style is Steady Infl uencer. many people coming and going with We have always been blown away ily are scheduled as the Faith Lessons by the help and hospitality of the camp- family vacation and summer activities. Leaders. Continued page 10. Summer for churches can be a time of ing community. They have ERD Comes to rest and refl ection as well as prepara- helped us set up our tents Charleston tion for the new fall season. and helped us feel wel- Continued from page 3. come. This year’s theme “I love that the entire A Time for New Things was, “Cry Freedom,” with family is included!” ERD just throws money at a situation main sessions in the morn- ing and evening and work- Reflections on and hopes it works out. Each recipient I believe summer is a great time to New Wine 2007 of our funds is held accountable for try new things. Many churches have shops in the afternoon. My spending it appropriately. We moni- mission trips, youth ministries offer family loves this time as tor expenditures closely. Shortly after summer services and mission trips, and we get great time together his June, families gathered from 27 dif- Hurricane Katrina, ERD designed a churches offer Vacation Bible School. and have the opportunity Tferent churches to experience New Wine four-stage plan for helping people in Also many college students come to develop and deepen USA (www.NewWineUSA.org) at Van Hoy the area. Phase 1 was “immediate home for the summer, making it a great friendships with others Farms in Union Grove, North Carolina. Par- response.” It lasted for three months. time to offer events and opportunities through this powerful spiri- ents and children engaged in worship, teaching Phase 2 was “assessment and cleanup.” for college students. tual experience. One of and ministry together and separately in age ap- That also lasted three months. Phase I also believe summer is a great time our favorite times is the propriate venues. Families worshiped together, 3 was “recovery.” That lasted for 12 Christian concert, where enjoyed meals with old and new friends, built months. We are now into Phase 4, for families to read the Bible together and have devotions. It’s a great time we can worship and rock- community, and lives were changed. “long-term development.” That is cur- out together. rently scheduled to last through August for churches to offer resources for I have attended this “Sign me up for next year! I love the way 2010. home Bible reading and devotions that event for three years and our entire family is included and involved in I came home with several thoughts. compliment Vacation Bible School. In churches where there are home plan to attend it again next worship at night and on Sunday morning. My Among them: (1) Both of these dio- children are having as great a time as my hus- ceses will be hurting for some time; (2) groups, it’s a great time to stay connect- June with my family. It just band and I, and we are all getting Spirit-fi lled. If it were not for religious groups and ed and deepen relationships through keeps getting better. We can share our experiences with each other, other non-profi t organizations, far less cook-outs. progress would have been made. The The pace changes during summer Family Camp and it all makes sense.” Polly Hunter Mennonites, though not particularly but spiritual growth and connection at Camp St. “We really enjoyed the evening events and strong in that area, have been extremely with God and other believers doesn’t Christopher active; (3) The Episcopal Church and have to. family worship together.” Jamie Ware Episcopal Relief and Development I have been a part of two great A new event for me this have conducted themselves extremely “My children experienced camaraderie in events which help people stay con- year was Family Camp at well (4) Bishop Charles Jenkins of small groups with other children.” nected to fellowship and spiritual Camp Saint Christopher, Louisiana and Bishop Duncan Gray growth opportunities this summer. Janean Balach of Mississippi, both of whom were offered July 1-7. What a at the meeting, have had to deal with wonderful place to spend “I liked meeting new people, making new extremely diffi cult problems that most New Wine – Camping a week with your family. friends. “ Lizi Julian (age 16) bishops will never have to face because Together Great activities like sailing, of Hurricane Katrina. They have coped biking, beach time, arts and “New Wine is a place where you can experi- very well; (5) I hope and pray that area In June, I attended New Wine in crafts, Worship and Family ence God anywhere and everywhere in the big is not hit by another hurricane during Union Grove, NC. Over 500 people Faith Lessons filled our events, teachings, small groups and commu- this hurricane season. gathered together for several days of time. nity or just sitting by the campfi re with your worship, teaching, fellowship and fun. There were grandpar- family at night.” Andy Morgan Harmon B. Person Many camped out in tents and RV’s and ents, single parents and Diocesan Representative for ERD some stayed in nearby hotels. There all kinds of families under [email protected] were programs and activities for all Christ. We found great Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 10 Holy Cross Faith Memorial’s Prairie Reflections Mission to Whitehorse, South Dakota By E’Lane Rutherford, Director of Youth Ministries, Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, Pawleys Island, SC ’d never been on any sort of a clamshell from the Pawleys Creek mission trip as a teenager or he found while fi shing with Tommy adult. WOW! Our fi rst-ever Tipton (Rector, HCFM) the week mission trip to Whitehorse, before our trip as our group’s offering. SD, was an amazing ad- Near Sitting Bull’s tomb, is an obelisk venture in so many ways. I honoring Sacagawea (aid to Lewis and learned a lot about my faith, Clark). The plaque stated that she was my call to ministry and why each of the most signifi cant Indian woman in Ius is called to share the good news be- American (white/European) history be- yond our own boundaries! We all (31 cause of all she had done for Lewis and in total) experienced such hospitality! Clark and the west- We were welcomed ward expansion. Her and greeted every- marker had no prayer where we went as We talked about ties or offerings of if we were special any kind. Instead, it guests at a banquet! how deeply loved bore evidence of van- Our trip was long, we are by dalism, bullet marks, 5,000 miles there and and general disdain. back. We followed our Lord and The juxtaposition of Lewis and Clark’s Saviour, the two monuments path as closely as we was remarkable. Rob could, crossing the Jesus Christ! and I noted that per- Missouri River too spective is everything many times to count – significance is in and stopped at historic points along the eye of the beholder – and after all, the way. It wasn’t just a journey to winners write history. test or strengthen our faith – it was a history lesson, too. Our Time on the We went through nine states: South Whitehorse Reservation Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Whitehorse, the reservation, was South Dakota, and Wyoming. While remarkable. I felt very much at home. in Whitehorse, we took short trips to It’s a very special, spirit-fi lled place… Mobridge (so named because you much like our own campus. The prairie have to cross the Mo river bridge), was green, lush and beautiful thanks Timberlake and the tomb of Sitting to loads of rain and hopefully the end Bull (Tatanka Iyotake) where visitors of a seven-year drought! We arrived left offerings of tobacco, sage and to the warmest welcome. Many of The team, members from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, and Holy other things neatly wrapped in small us didn’t even have to set up our own red prayer ties. Father Rob Brown Cross Faith Memorial, Pawleys Island, pose in front of Emmanuel Episcopal tents. Men from the village were there Church in Whitehorse. The team helped paint the exterior of the church. (Rector, St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg to help with bags and tents; women had – who invited us on this trip) placed prepared our dinner. (We had planned to feed them.) Others brought horses church service was possibly their fi rst and ponies to ride. It was Christian church service experience! It was also hospitality at its fi nest! most likely that the just-ended VBS Then to work. VBS started the next would be their only Christian Faith morning, and we didn’t know how Formation program/experience until many kids to expect. There were 30+ next summer when St. Martin’s Epis- every day! We sang, played games, copal Church, Charlotte, NC, has their and did crafts, crafts and more crafts! turn at VBS in Whitehorse. Following A very special craft was mosaic tiles the potluck supper, we exchanged gifts that the children created – led by my and addresses, hugs and tears. Darlene sister (and artist) Scott Adams. The and Virginia presented St. Matthew’s whole event was a sort of VBS on and Holy Cross Faith Memorial with a steroids - VERY FUN! Each morning star quilt as thanks for coming. Later teams left to go pick up the kids in the that evening, Father Rob presented the village (1 1/4 miles from the church) quilt to HCFM to commemorate our and they kept coming! We played fi rst mission trip! (This one can’t be with balloons, bubbles, and sun pho- raffl ed!) We then packed up, cleaned tographs – pictures without a camera up and headed out the next morning – simple things and saw laughter, joy to the Black Hills. As each car (7 in and wonder! We sang and prayed. We all) pulled away, someone rang the big talked about caring, sharing, worship- church bell. It was breathtaking! ping and celebrating! We shared how deeply loved we all are by our Lord So What Now? Scott Adams, left, shows mission team member Kendall Johnn and children from and Savior, Jesus Christ. the reservation how to make mosaic tiles. The highlight of our last full day of So what now? I have asked myself VBS was our Holy Eucharist service, that a lot lately. What do I do with my celebrated by Mother Marion, mission- energy, insights, fi red up, rejuvenated Summer Movement Continued from page 9 er priest to nine Episcopal Missions on faith? For now, the answer is simply the 5,000 square mile Cheyenne River to pray, remember and share. Pray for My 10 year old daughter said, “It Lord and each other by His Grace. Reservation, where I had the incredible the church, the world, my new friends, was wonderful, I made new friends, Here are some helpful resources for honor of presenting Virginia Traversie, friends not yet met, for our children rode my bike in the 4th of July parade, summer movement: Senior Warden, and Mother Marion a and young people, and for one another. made a family banner during our fam- Day By Day Kid’s Bible by Karyn check for $1,000 from HCFM’s raffl e Remember my experience, my friends ily time lesson, swam at the beach, Henley. Great for ages 7-10 and for of the quilt to support their mission and – young and old in Whitehorse and caught Hermit Crabs and was in a skit family bible reading. Visit her website ministry. There were 104 in attendance, Spartanburg – and share them with in the talent show. It was really fun. at: www.karynhenley.com. the largest service except for the all- and introduce them to everyone here This was the best family camp I have Visit famtime.com for family devo- too-common funeral. The church was at HCFM. And fi nally, share my faith, ever been to!!” tions that are fun and active. alive – with friends, children and song. my love, my experience, my hopes, Please keep praying for families Visit visionaryparenting.com for Darlene Traversie, Virginia’s sister my disappointments and my joy with this summer. Summer movement does foundational teachings on the impor- and Licensed Lay Reader, honored us folks here and other places. There are not mean that we have to move away tance of knowing who we are as a by singing a hymn out of the Lakota more Prairie Refl ections coming – this from the Lord, fellowship or from each family under God. (Episcopal) Hymnal. It was lovely. is merely a start – I am sure that as I other. If we are alert and intentional, Visit NewWineUSA.com for info on Upon reflection, I later realized pray, remember and share, more will we can grow and move closer to the this exciting family event. that for most of the VBS children, this surface! Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 11 Scenes from What Makes Bishop Gadsden Different? Great Amenities Combined with Life Care Benefit a Convention By Tei McCurdy, Development Director June 9, 2007 here are many great reasons for living and the marvelous peace of mind it gives both our at Bishop Gadsden. Among the most residents and their families. obvious are the beautiful surroundings, Remember two things previously stated: We engaging activities, delicious dining most often hear our residents say, “I wish I had come opportunities, a diverse community of sooner,” and Bishop Gadsden “offers the life care Tinteresting individuals, and a commitment to quality benefi t to those who qualify.” Come early, qualify through the continuum of care. After a new resident for the tremendous “Life Care Benefi t,” and enjoy settles in, the comment heard most often is, “I only the great life at Bishop Gadsden. To discuss your wish I had come sooner!” future at Bishop Gadsden, call Carole Moore or Laura There is another very important, less obvious Wilson at (843) 762-3300 today. reason, but one that makes Bishop Gadsden different from most other retirement communities in South Carolina. It is that we offer a “Life Care Benefi t.” In the retirement community world, there are two basic types of communities. One is a fee-for- service community and the other is a life care community. Bishop Gadsden is the latter. In both types of communities, the resident typically pays an entrance fee. In the fee-for-service community, the resident then pays a monthly service fee that refl ects the cost of the level of service or care. In this type of arrange- ment, for example, a highly independent resident living in an apartment or cottage pays a much lower monthly fee based on that level of service. As the resident’s care needs increase, the monthly fee then also increases signifi cantly to cover the expense of the additional care. A major difference between Bishop Gadsden and a fee-for-service commu- nity is that we offer a life care benefi t to those residents who qualify. The life care benefi t protects our residents from the potential huge future costs of long-term care. If a resident moves through the continuum of care at Bishop Gadsden, he or she experiences very little increase in their monthly fees. You can imagine how this assists in planning for the future

Delivering Hope in the Ukraine Continued from page 3

concept. And what they see is them about whatever they like. going to both countries will put it Americans who cared enough A couple of years ago, I asked to the very best use possible. Your about them to actually show up. one of our Ukrainian interpreters if gift will go into that Third World They see Americans providing it was obvious to the locals that we economy directly, either in the them food, and medicine, and were American. form of a rental, a purchase, food money, and a smile, and a caring “Oh, yes,” she said. bags, medicine, or a direct gift to a touch. They see Americans who “Why?” I asked. priest or minister. For the cynical, have hope for their future… and “Well, you dress very plain, and let me assure you that the clergy hope can be infectious. you have so many lines in your carefully accounts for where they I’m not foolish enough to face.” spend the gift money. In short, think everyone approves of “Lines?” there is one degree of separation Christian missionaries. There “Yes, you know, lines. From between you and the recipient. are plenty of missionaries who smiling. Americans smile.” If you would like to help those take a fire and brimstone ap- Imagine that, my fellow Ameri- less fortunate than you, please proach, and announce, “Act on can. Living in a place where smiles make your tax-deductible gift to our words, and we can keep you and laugh lines are a national odd- St. Michael’s Church, and mail it from going to Hell!” And while I ity. If that doesn’t tug at your heart, to Mrs. Jean Corbett, St. Michael’s cannot speak for them, I can say you’re tougher than I. Church, 71 Broad Street, Charles- that certainly isn’t the approach So here’s the part where I ask ton, SC, 29401. If you like, you our teams take. The team that you for money. As much as you can specify where you’d like the visits the Dominican Republic can offer. If you give, the teams gift to be used. puts on a Vacation Bible School for 200 fortunate Group shot: Back children, and the kids enjoy row from left: Bill a fun-fi lled break from their and Susalee Sasser, life of poverty. For a week, Ira (translator), they sing and dance and Jean Corbett, an do arts and crafts, and get unidentifi ed member to enjoy the fun of being a All photos by Sylvia Weeks of the Leschin kid. The team that visits the Baptist Church, Top Photo: St. Luke’s Delegation: Sandy and Fred Ukraine offers conferences Pastor Peter, Caswell, Aaron Crosby, Larry Setola and Tom Hen- for village clergy and la- Christine Turner, drickson. Second photo: Carolyn Powless and the ity on Healing Prayer, and Weezi Shaw. Front Rev. Louise Weld. Third Photo: The Rev. Haden hosts a dental clinic. And row: Heidi and McCormick and the Rev. Jack Owens. Fourth both the D.R. team and the Prioleau Alexander, Photo: The Rev’s Jim Lewis, Arthur Jenkins, Tom Ukraine team hand-deliver Michele Bryan, Woodle. Fifth Photo: The Rev. Bruce Evenson, food to the poorest of the Johnnie Corbett, and Randy McPhail and the Rev. Karl Burns. poor, and offer to pray with David Richardson. Jubilate Deo, August-September, Page 12 National Council Skateboarding For Jesus on Readiness and Professional Skateboarder Wows Beaufort Teens By Tim Balow Preparedness kateboarding is defi nitely not On June 25, Tim entered the Selects Coastal one of the things you think courtyard of the Parish Church of when you hear the phrase of St. Helena to show his skills Crisis Chaplaincy “bringing hope to others,” but as the top freestyle skateboarder Sfor Tim Byrne, it certainly is the case. to the young and old of Beaufort. By Chaplain Rob Dewey For Tim, it’s all about why he is During his fi fteen minute demon- doing what he is doing, and according stration, Tim showed his style on wanted to let you all know that to him, it’s all to spread the love of the skateboard with creativity and the National Council on Readi- Jesus. While he has fun doing what he endurance. Freestyle skateboard- ness and Preparedness has select- does on a skateboard, his intention is to ing is comparable to what some ed the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy give teenagers hope. He has performed teens refer to as “break-dancing,” Ias one of the ten best practices in the in front of crowds that fi ll a baseball except with a skateboard. stadium. After the performance, Tim Charleston area. To see more about this showed us what group, and the CCC’s recognition, go he really is about. to http://ciprr.org. They are connected “Sure, it’s great to with the Kennedy School of Govern- be a great skate- ment, Leadership for Networked World boarder,” Tim says, Program, and the greater Charleston “but I am really all area is one of the fi ve areas they chose about Jesus and to “fl esh out” their “Community In- what He has done stitute Preparedness, Response and for me.” boarding. He is all about promoting Recovery.” Tim spoke for 25 the Gospel through skateboarding. As a I have been asked to attend and minutes after his perfor- matter of fact, Tim prays and asks God serve on the advisory board of their mance on the person of that “we would continue to burn with National Congress December 17-18 Jesus, the work of Jesus, passion for the cause of spreading the in Washington, D.C. and the cost of following love of our heavenly Father to the ends Him. During the next few of the earth.” I hope each of you are as excited days, the students were Amen, brother. We can do that with about this as I am, for many of you encouraged to dig into friendship, an encouraging word, and have put much time and effort into this the book of Mark and yes, even a skateboard. ministry. I do not know exactly what discover the same things it means, but perhaps we will have the that Tim talked about. opportunity to share our story more Even though skate- widely on what God is doing here! boarding is fun for him, Tim isn’t about skate- Baby Boomers Face Their Medical Future recent study by the Com- This day-to-day reality is beginning High Deductible mechanism comes along. As Common- monwealth Fund sheds new to impact their plans for retirement, as wealth reports, “A substantial majority light on the situation that well. As Commonwealth put it, “The Combined HSA Plan of older adults in working families baby boomers age 50 to 65 combination of rising out-of-pocket (71%) said they would be interested 1. Lower premiums – this means you Aare facing with their current and future health care costs and sluggish wage in having one percent of their earnings have more cash to invest in the HSA, health care. In fact, 66% of older adults growth threatens workers’ ability to deducted from their paychecks and and eventually put toward your deduct- in working households indicated they save for retirement. This is particularly placed into an account, which could ible. were concerned about being able to true for older adults ages 50 to 65, later be used to pay for long-term care 2. Portability – in case your employ- afford medical care or ‘baby boomers,’ or other health services that Medicare ment situation changes, you still keep in the future. whose per capita does not cover.” your HSA and have the benefi t of your But the problem health care expen- past investments. isn’t only in the ditures are more Consumer-driven healthcare has a lot One in five baby 3. Tax free savings with tax free future. It turns out than twice those of to offer baby boomers both now and in interest – in fact, HSA accounts offer this group has more boomers age 50 younger adults.” the future. Education will be key; it is a more favorable terms than IRAs in uncertainty in their new kind of plan, after all. But these are to 60 in working terms of saving for retirement health insurance coverage the folks that lived through Elvis, The needs. and more signifi cant families spent some Help is on Beatles, a man on the moon, and the 4. The Catch-up contribution – ah! health needs than Vietnam War. They are better prepared time uninsured the Way An extra fund that folks between the most other folks. But there is an an- for redefi ning the world as we know it ages of 55 and 65 can stow away in As the study touts, since their 50th swer. Obviously, than just about anybody. Especially if their HSA. For 2007, this amounts to “…one of fi ve baby we need to help it means more in their pocket and more birthday. an extra $800. boomers age 50 to this booming age control over the expenditure. 65 in working fami- group get a handle Power to the people, man. Can you And even more promising is the fact lies spent some time on medical expendi- dig it? that most of these uninsured since their 50th birthday. tures. Part of that will involve teaching older adults are This despite the fact that more than 60 some of the most infl uential people in willing to save percent of this age group is living with our lives – parents and grandparents, if the right at least one chronic health condition.” for example – about how to be more savvy health care shoppers. Another financial piece of it is connecting them with Expensive Plans fi nancial tools that work for them instead of against them. While health care costs are rising Traditional policies have across the board, this group suffers high premiums that you never more than most, and for those who end see again. A climbing deduct- up buying coverage individually the ible and higher co-pays makes price is particularly steep. More than this a black hole as far as invest- half of older adults with individual ments go. But a high deductible coverage spend more than $3,600 per health plan—code for lower year on premiums. And after paying premiums—combined these premiums (whether they get sick with an HSA, has many or not) they also have to pay the deduct- benefi ts that are particu- ible, which for 48% of them is $1,000 larly attractive to this or higher. age group. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 13 Canterbury  MUSC - A Win, Win Situation! Canterbury House Reaps Benefits By Peggy Pye

ver the past several years, serves as a community learning site Canterbury House has de- for medical, physical/occupational veloped a strong affi liation therapy, physician assistant, nutrition with the MUSC School and nursing students. Due to the close Oof Health Professions. Canterbury proximity of our campus to the Medical University, we are a natural site for our future health profes- sionals to learn about healthy aging. Be- fore coming to Can- terbury House, many young students have a negative mindset of getting older be- cause their experi- ence has been only with seniors who are hospitalized. At Canterbury, they see vibrant, active se- Wilhelmena Conyers is assisted by MUSC Nursing Student Lauren Pederson. niors - many who are still working and serve as “senior mentors.” In addition each semester. volunteering in the to their course work, students learn Due to the success of the nursing community. Their about issues of ageism, socio-economic project, Canterbury House: A Service time at Canterbury and cultural differences while building Learning Center was published in the provides a practical communication and relationship skills. Public Health Nursing Journal and learning experience Our student nurses have an especially recently presented at the International for them while, pro- strong presence at Canterbury - learn- Conference of Community Partner- viding an opportu- ing how to take medical histories, ships for Health in Toronto, Canada. nity for the residents providing blood pressure and diabetic Cam Spencer, RN, Wellness Coordina- to receive care. screening clinics and health fairs. A tor at Canterbury House coordinates Students are linked legacy luncheon is given in honor of this program and all MUSC partner- MUSC Nursing Student Bethany Smith assists Anna Rice. with seniors who the retired nurses at Canterbury House ships. The Junior Daughters “A Shepherd of Sheep, A Fisher of Men,” of St. Paul’s, Summerville: The Rev. Becky Coerper, Associate The Reverend Dewey J. Summers, Sr. Died July 1 Rector, is shown with Jr. Daughters of the King: Carissa Rhodes, Alexis Westley, Carolyn Westley, Anita he Reverend Dewey Johnson Dewey was the backbone for the Renee Rhodes, Kimberly Rhodes and Summers, Sr., entered into new outreach ministry to the public Frances Davenport. Teternal rest on July 1, 2007. schools on Edisto called “Trinity The husband of Evangeline (Vangie) Tutoring.” When Bishop Salmon Paul Summer, Dewey was a retired announced the new vocational dea- accountant with Burris Chemical conate, our Lord called Dewey to be Social Ministries Head Indicted Company. He served as Deacon in a member of the fi rst class. charge of The Church of the Atonement A “Tongue in Cheek” Tale Episcopal Church in Walterboro and When Dewey and Vangie re-retired On August 1, 2007, the Charity Con- alized of society. Events may include Deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church, to the West Ashley area and Old St. stabulary of South Carolina indicted walkathons, races, bake sales, dinners, Charleston. Andrews some years ago, it was our the Diocese’s Department of Social auctions, BBQs, art sales, picnics, car A Funeral service was held in the loss and their gain. There are many Ministries Head, Ed Dyckman, for his washes, golf tournaments, bazaars, Old St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, on Edisto Island and elsewhere that failure to give away sports tournaments, breakfasts, sym- Charleston, on Tuesday, July 3. love and miss this shepherd of the posia, workshops, all funds for events The Reverend Wey Camp refl ects sheep and fisher of men, Dewey to support local out- training, and much on his relationship with Deacon Sum- Summers. reach and/or domes- more! If you have The Department is mers: tic mission. The in- evidence that your dictment claimed that seeking any church or nonprofi t Surviving, in addition to his wife, “of the Department’s evidence that can use a portion eacon Dewey Summers was are two daughters, Jane Summers $9,500 budget for of the remaining Dindeed a “sheep of his own Spears and her husband Phillip of Sum- ‘Social Ministries churches and $6,557 in 2007, fold, a lamb of his own flock.” merville, SC, and Shannon Summers Events,’ Dyckman nonprofits can please immediately When Dewey and Vangie (Bishop’s Rourk and her husband Freddie of has given away only report that informa- secretary for Bps. Temple, Allison Charleston, SC; son, Reverend Dewey $2,943 to churches use the remaining tion along with the and Salmon) retired to Edisto Island Bud Johnson Summers, Jr., and his and nonprofits to $6,557 for local amount needed for years ago, they made the mistake of wife Terrie of Walterboro, SC; brother, pay for a portion of the event, by call- visiting Trinity two Sundays in a row. William A. Summers of Atlanta, GA.; and/or domestic ing 843-367-5647; their events’ public- On the second Sunday, the church 8 grandchildren, Stacey Spears and ity, speakers, refresh- mailing The De- mission events treasurer walked up to Dewey, con- Brady Spears, Mallory Rourk, Freddie ments, music, and/or partment of Social fi rmed he had a background in ac- Rourk and Angel Gant, Sara Summers, entertainment.” In in 2007. Ministries, 126 W. preparation for his Shipyard Road, Mt. counting and then said, “Welcome to Justin Summers, and Joshua Summers; defense, the Depart- Pleasant, SC 29464; Trinity; you are our new treasurer!” 2 great-grandchildren, Peyton Rourk ment is seeking any evidence that or emailing Ed at ed@ socialministries. Dewey not only served faithfully as and Kayla Gant. churches and nonprofi ts can still use com. The Charity Constabulary pre- our treasurer, he was elected to the In lieu of fl owers, memorials may the remaining $6,557 for local out- trial court hearing is set for October vestry and was the Senior Warden be made to Old St. Andrews Episco- reach and/or domestic mission events 1, 2007. Any evidence leading to when Trinity invited me to become pal Church, Restoration Fund, 2604 in 2007. Included are all events that Mr. Dyckman’s exoneration will be their fi rst full-time rector back in Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC inspire people to feed the hungry, met with a monetary donation from 1991. Dewey was the adult Sunday 29414. welcome strangers, clothe the naked, the Department to the specifi ed local School teacher and also led a Mon- outreach or domestic mission event. visit the sick and those in prison, and day morning Bible Study for years. generally care for the poor and margin- Please act today! Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 14 Christianity Explored Continued from page 8 ence heard clearly how these resources Fun For All! can be used to invite people to look more closely at the Christian faith by Family Camp at studying scripture in a relevant and engaging way. All were challenged to Camp St. Christopher’s think about sharing their faith not only through such programs at church but amilies from differ- of the Holy Spirit. It was a in small groups and in our communi- ent parts of the U.S. busy week for all. ties. Evangelism simply is one hungry Fdescended on St. Chris- Our activities included person telling another where to fi nd topher Camp and Conference walking on the beach, fi sh- bread! Center July 1 through 7 for ing, sailing, clowning, bingo, For more information about these Family Camp 2007. Peter Ro- bluegrass music, arts and resources visit http://www.christianity- thermel, our Diocesan Chris- crafts, story-telling, 4th of explored.com or contact Dave Wright tian Faith Formation Director July parade and picnic, talent at Diocesan House. was the featured speaker. Peter night, skits, sweet grass bas- shared his “Dynamic Faith ket demonstration and sale, Lessons - through family time” an ice cream party and movie and had great participation. night. All this scheduled Why Seminary He stretched our perceptions around fabulous, scrumptious, Continued from page 8 about our families and God’s tasty meals. go through that chaos in God’s peace. family. Our Rector, Chris Plan ahead to attend next God used my experience at The Warner, celebrated Morning years Family Camp where Citadel to draw me to Him, and I am Prayer, Compline and Holy the teachings will focus on positive He will do the same through Eucharist throughout the week Visionary Parenting, June 29 seminary. to help families connect and - July 5. We hope to see you Missy and I know we can trust stay connected with the work soon! God, the one who does not disappoint. We also realize we can use the help of others during the course of the next three years. We welcome the support of friends and family. The members of St. James on James Island have been wonderfully supportive, and we will continue to covet your prayers and encouragement. The movers are coming to pick up our stuff on July 24 and should be dropping it off in Ambridge on August 1. Classes start the fi rst week in Sep- tember. At this point, that is about what I know. Go Where He Is Working and Join Him By Tabitha Wang

heard from someone phaned.” I think when he says, the training group decided to late wife and I were prayer the time their father died, it once about what to “You will not always have ignore the government’s issue partners. His son and I work may have appeared to be a do: “Find where me,” Jesus is talking about and kept on with the training. together in social services and disgrace because he died in God is working and ministry that does not always The location is in a mountain pray together with a NGO a prison without the presence join Him.” It’s a dis- have Him at the heart of what village. So far, there’s no more group. Both of them were of loved ones and without any ciple’s confession. motivates the minister. interruption. concerned for the rest of the marking for his remains. No Mary and Judas, as Another matter was related family members and prayed one knows what happened to recorded in John 12:1-8, rep- Problems with to a family of a late Anglican for them fervently. This time him and his body or ashes. resent two types of ministers: Foreigners priest, his children, grand- the breakthrough came. The Yet thirty years later, God IMary offers what she has, her Recently, two things hap- children and great-grandchil- message I’ve got in my prayer rectifies his disgraceful im- best, pure, costly possession; pened that presented a prob- dren. Most of them had been time for them is Deuteronomy prisonment and eventual death Judas, on the other hand, has lem, and both were related to estranged from the church 28:6 and from the response by blessing his descendents his agenda and knows how foreigners in church-related since the Cultural Revolution. of the family members, God with an Anglican priest from to execute it. All he wants works. The fi rst one was in a The present issue is to make means business to accom- America -- someone from is the resource coming from training camp for ministers to amends both to the late father plish the impossible. Besides their father’s tradition and their another’s possession. “Sell the AIDS-affected communi- with whom his sons had drawn baptism for a few members, grandmother’s country. The this expensive perfume and ties. The training, training plan dividing boundaries to keep the others also would like hurts and regrets were deeply give the money to the poor” with text and materials being themselves safe and to God to be confi rmed. I trust that buried. They all need your in- was his idea of service. More used had the approval from from whom they were totally God will produce a bishop to tercession, so please remember telling than either of these two the provincial offi cial. By the separated for the last forty preside over the confi rmation them and lift them up. I hope actions was Jesus’ comment, time the training became op- some years. when the time comes. no one gets cold feet, but I “You will have the poor with erational, the police from the Is God working in these trust God has His perfect plan you, but you will not always regional offi ce of the city came two cases? Is Jesus calling for A Thunderous and timing. Please continue have me.” What motivates to stop the training process and reconciliation for the family? Appeal to pray for this family. Very action and what it takes for the then photographed and investi- Why should I be involved and A dentist I once visited in few Anglicans/Episcopalians action to occur varies through gated all participants as if they why not? Boston told me that he and live here, and this family and history. If one tries to count were criminals. The trainer In the fi rst case, I have been his family were baptized in a a family of a deacon who was the ways, there’s no end to it. was harassed because she’s a involved since the winter of Baptist church in California a ordained in 1948 are the only Is Jesus Himself at the heart of citizen of a foreign country. 2005. In a seemingly unre- week before – all 17 of them two I know. all ministries? Most likely the All training materials were lated set of circumstances, I together – and thunder pealed When I visited Jerusalem in agenda and course of action confi scated because they were became involved with their continuously overhead dur- 1991, sitting across the Garden are planned to their last detail published in Hong Kong. The drug- and HIV-related issues ing their baptism. I have nine Tomb, He spoke from my gut, and then the money is raised regional government offi cial as their spiritual leader and preparing for baptism and, so “I am not here. Where you to execute it. What God wants issued a document telling the liturgical minister at prayer far, every time the family gets are, I am.” That statement and where God is working is trainers to stop the training and meetings, morning prayer, together, it has rained cats and was a promise He has kept to usually assumed to be with the dismiss the camp. prayer walk and Eucharist. I dogs. Any idea why? this day and is all I need. I just executable plan at best or not Because this training had also have been asked to lead Despite the rain, every hope that He is pleased and accounted for at all. been prayed over at every funeral services, reflections member of the fi ve families continues to be so. Jesus’ statement seemingly step of the way and the ground and teachings of the Bible. showed up at the fi rst meet- contradicts what he says later: rented for the training was In the second case, I have ing. I vested at the meeting “I will be with you always,” consecrated, cleansed and had a relationship with the and reminded them that God and “I will not leave you or- blessed for this training camp, priest’s family since 1993. His doesn’t forget his servant. At Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 15 Find Help, Discover Hope, Experience Healing DivorceCare & DivorceCare For Kids Ministry

eparation and divorce are among life’s most diffi cult experiences. SIt is both destructive and pain- ful. Both adults and children who fi nd themselves in this situation need the help and encouragement of others, as well as the help of the ultimate healer, Jesus Christ, to heal and restore bal- ance to their lives. Both DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids groups are special places of encouragement, in- formation and sharing.

The eternal God is your refuge, and Scott Bradley, a member of Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island, enjoys the great outdoors. underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 NIV

Those words were written by Moses A Walk in theWoods and he speaks to us today, declaring that God is our only true security and Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island, Hosts Men’s Hiking Ministry our only true refuge. When we put By Trevor Spencer our trust in money, or career, or even a lifelong dream such as the perfect ore than 50 men representing Pisgah National Forest on May 6. The Regular hike member and leader marriage, inevitably we stumble and Meight churches completed a Men’s Hike Ministry at Holy Cross has Rob Boyles wrote, “For some, the hikes fall. Moses assures us that the eternal rain-soaked, spiritual journey through existed for several years and includes may be mere walks in the woods—four God always holds out His arms to catch hikes in the days of hiking and camping and enjoy- us when we fall. In His arms, no storm Spring and Fall ing beautiful scenery and good com- can destroy us, not even the storm of of each year. pany. Others with experiences similar separation and divorce. DivorceCare and its companion for The cara- to mine will fi nd their lives changed, children, DivorceCare for Kids, are van departed their hearts restored, and their relation- both Christ-centered, scripture-based Charleston ear- ships with others— their wife, children, healing ministries to address the emo- ly on May 3. parents, and friends forever altered.” tional and spiritual damage caused by While it rained Several of the churches who partici- separation and divorce. This course quite a lot on pated in the Spring Hike will initiate is being offered by Christ Episcopal Church beginning Sunday, September the hike, each hikes of their own. The fi rst hike at St. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Christ Church is located evening the John’s on John’s Island will take place at 2304 Hwy. 17 North (corner of 17 rain would stop in September. At Holy Cross, men will and Long Point Rd.- www.christch. for the setting hike from October 18-21. org). Please call the church offi ce at up of camp, an You can learn more about the Men’s 884-9090 to register. evening meal, Hike Ministry at www.holycross.net/ Additional information about Divorce Care can be found at www. worship and hike divorcecare.com teaching. Drawing Near to God Fall Offerings “The Kingdom is Near” and man. All of us are faced with living in Begins September 13 relationship with others, and it is through our growing relationship with God that we are “The Kingdom is Near,” an eight-week able to live out authentic relationships with “mini” course on establishing principles one another. This course will also be offered for kingdom living, will be offered in the following “The Kingdom is Near.” fall through Drawing Near to God, a com- Drawing Near to God is a community- munity wide Bible study. Jesus declared the wide Bible study led by Joanne Ellison that kingdom was near and he demonstrated the includes a time of worship, small group dis- kingdom with signs and wonders. On this cussion aided by side of the cross, what does kingdom living a study guide and look like? What must we do to “advance a teaching. Each the kingdom?” What does it mean when we session is held pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Thursdays on earth as it is in heaven?” This course is from 9:30 a.m. Called to Ministry- A Family Affair designed to help answer these questions as to 11:30 a.m.. ictured are the Rev. Robert Horn, his wife, Martha Horn, and we pursue our faith journey. at St. Andrew’s PLillie McGougan, Martha’s mother at Saint James Church, James Church, Mount Island. Lillie is virtually a life-long member of Saint James, and is a In Favor with God and Man Pleasant. The long-time active lay minister. Twenty-nine years ago Saint James “In Favor with God and Man” is a four- fall session will sponsored Robert as a seminarian. He has been serving there as week course designed to aid our growth in begin on Thurs- Associate Rector for the past three years. Martha, a postulant in the relationship with God and others. It is based day September Diocese of South Carolina, is now on her way to Trinity Seminary, on the Scripture in Luke 2:52: Jesus grew in 13 and end on also sponsored by Saint James. wisdom and stature, and in favor with God December 13. Jubilate Deo, August-September 2007, Page 16 The Reverend Jimmy Gallant Receives Order of the Silver Cresent

The Reverend Jimmy Gallant, As- of Governor Mark Sanford. The sociate to the Priest at Christ Epis- Order of the Silver Crescent is the copal Church, Mt. Pleasant, accepts highest honor awarded by the State of South Caro- lina to civilians for volunteer service. “Fa- ther Jimmy,” as he is affection- ately known at Christ Church, was cited for his tireless service to the Fifty-fi ve people, representing 24 churches attended the 3rd Annual Diocesan Church Lowcountry Business Conference held at beautiful Camp St. Christopher. A small number of the and beyond participants are gathered above. Next year’sconference will be May 11-13, 2008. in a multitude of arenas, in- The 3rd Annual Diocesan Church cluding The Midnight Bas- Business Conference ketball Asso- he 3rd Annual Diocesan Church Storyteller Tim Lowry entertained ciation, Special TBusiness Conference was held at the group, performing “The Book of Olympics, The St. Christopher Camp and Conference Esther, a Joyful Reading!” Tuesday Coastal Crisis Center May 6-8. The Rev. Gerald morning breakout workshops were held Chaplaincy, Keucher, author of Remember the Future, on facilities management, church labor The Governor’s Financial Leadership and Asset Manage- laws, discretionary funds, and much Photo by Bill Gangi Task Force on Violence, and ment for Congregations was the plenary more! The conference ended with a the Order of the Silver Crescent after his work with underprivileged kids speaker. Father Keucher has been on the closing Eucharist; The Rev. Terence Lee services on Sunday, June 17, 2007. each Saturday at the Charleston administrative staff as the controller of serving as our Chaplain. Gregory Mullen, Charleston Chief of Police Department. the Diocese of New York for more than Police, presented the award on behalf a decade. He presented three one-hour sessions covering such topics as Leadership (having the confidence in a future The Calendar and making decisions August for the future), Assets, 4 Convention to Elect a Diocesan Bishop, St. James, Chas. (how to think clearly 15 - 19 Cursillo 148, Camp St. Christopher about managing property, 23 - 24 Fall Infuser, Youth Ministers Retreat, Camp St. Christopher endowments, and reserve September funds), and Investments, 8 Ordination of Vocational Deacons (how to manage them 14 - 15 Beyond Conference, Church of the Cross, Bluffton with prudence so they 15 Annual DOK Fall Assemply, Epiphany Church, Eutawville maintain their purchas- Laurie Snedeker, who serves as the Bookkeeper at Church ing power over the long October of our Saviour, John’s Island, speaks with guest speaker, term). The Rev. Gerald Keucher. 5 - 7 Mondo Youth Weekend, R.M. Cooper Leadership Center 12 Dedication of New Facilities at York Place 17 - 21 Cursillo Weekend 149, Camp St. Christopher Diocese Ending EfM Sponsorship November Effective January 1, 2008, the Diocese will discontinue its sponsorship of Education 09 - 11 Re-Generate Youth Weekend, Hilton Head Island for Ministry, a lay education program of the School of Theology of the University 21-25 Thanksgiving Week at Camp St. Christopher of the South. Questions about this change may be directed to Peter Rothermel of the 29 Charleston Port and Seafarers Fundraiser diocese’s Department of Christian Faith Formation (843-722-4075) or to Suzanne Schwank, Chairwoman of the DCFF Executive Committee, at schwank2@aol. com. 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