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The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina April/May 2007 Volume CXII, No. 2 Suffragan Bishop Consents for Election Ruled Insufficient William Skilton Diocesan Leadership Confident About the Future

Resigns n Thursday March 15th I that it is toughest on Allison who has over the past 8 months. Bishop Salmon received a phone call from had to watch her beloved spouse suf- will represent us this week at the House Statement by the Standing the Presiding Bishop Kath- fer so many indignities. We hope that of Bishop’s meeting to be held in Camp Committee upon the resignation arine Jefferts Schori giving they will agree to continue to be a part Allen, Texas. and retirement of The Right Rev. Onotifi cation that she was declaring null of the Diocese of South Carolina’s I hope that this tragic outcome will William J. Skilton and void the election of The Very Rev. pursuit of securing our next Diocesan. be a wake up call to both clergy and lay Mark Lawrence to be bishop of The Fr. Lawrence has modeled exemplary through out TEC as to the conditions he Diocese of South Carolina Diocese of South Carolina. Although patience and calmness by enduring a in our church. is deeply grateful to Bishop more than a majority of dioceses had level of scrutiny and persecution that I have been blessed and encouraged TWilliam Skilton for his com- voted to consent to Fr. Mark’s election, is without precedent in The Episcopal by the many clergy and lay people mitted ministry among us as Bishop there were canonical defi ciencies in the Church (TEC). throughout the world that have worked Suffragan over the past eleven years. written responses sent to us. Several Our Chancelor, Nick Ziegler has tirelessly on Fr. Mark’s behalf mak- His warmth and genuine affection have dioceses, both on and off American been suffering with bad health for ing phone calls and communicating won the hearts of many. He is a caring soil, thought that electronic permission several months. Currently our acting through the electronic media in an ef- and dedicated pastor who has modeled was suffi cient as had been their past Chancellor, Wade Logan, is out of fort to secure a majority of consents. for us compassion, justice and equality accepted practice. The canons which the country. He is scheduled to return As I write this release I am reminded for all God’s people. apply are III.11.4(b), pp. 101-102 in within ten days. Upon his return we of Christ’s words in Luke 9:62 But Je- We are particularly grateful for his the newly published 2006 Constitutions will convene both the Chancellor and sus said to him, “No one, having put his vision for global ministry. His mission- and Canons that require the prescribed acting Chancellor to discuss our op- hand to the plow, and looking back, is ary zeal has inspired us in this diocese testimonial to the consent be signed tions within the canons of TEC. The fi t for the kingdom of God.” Our hand to a new commitment to the Church by a majority of each standing com- Standing Committee will then plot a is to the plow, and in faithfulness to our outside our borders. Because of Bishop mittee. course of action for the near future. Christ, we will not look back. Skilton’s ministry among us, we I have notifi ed Fr. Mark of her deci- In the meantime the Standing Com- have established strong relationships sion. We offer our deepest condolences mittee will continue our partnership The Rev. J. Haden McCormick with our brothers and sisters in our to Fr. Mark and his wife Allison who with our acting Bishop, the Right Rev. President of the Standing Committee companion diocese of the Dominican have navigated this time of process Edward Lloyd Salmon in tending to of the Diocese of South Carolina Republic, and we have learned ever with class, dignity and courage. I know the needs of our diocese as we have for more deeply to welcome the “strangers among us.” We are especially appreciative of Bill’s sensitivity and cooperation over these past weeks as we discussed and To the Sources designed his retirement. After Bill had made his decision to step down, By The Rev. Dr. Kendall S. Harmon, he agreed to absent himself from the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of South Carolina Diocesan offi ce and curtail his normal activities during this time of transi- “The longer you look back,” said in an environment where American, tion. Winston Churchill, “the farther Canadian, Asian, and European stu- We trust that Bill’s activities as you can look forward.” dents intermixed in nearly equal num- “Bishop retired” will shine with the get a lot of phone calls and emails bers. In the seminars one difference same luster as his previous 42 years these days asking for a way to between the Americans and all the of ministry. We pray that God’s bless- gain perspective in the midst of others was their over reliance on sec- ing will pursue and overtake both Bill the great challenges to Anglican- ondary sources. They would say Karl and his wife Lynn as they continue in Iism at the beginning of the 21st century. Barth said or believed something, but the venture of following our Lord and There are no easy answers, no simple it would be based on a book or article Saviour, Jesus Christ. solutions, and no short road maps avail- they had read about Barth. When the able. As Bishop Tom Wright has noted non-American students challenged Bishop Salmon Presented In Christ alone, in a speech to the Church of England them to show where this idea actually with State’s Highest General Synod, we have not been this appeared in Barth’s own writings, in Civilian Honor The Rev. J. Haden McCormick way before. nine out of ten instances they were For the Standing Committee stumped. Over 300 attended a Gala in hon- In the midst of this uncertainty, or of Bishop and Mrs. Salmon a call to all of us may be found in A similar problem is present in today’s church. Most people will not on February 16. The Bishop re- Churchill’s words above and in the ceived the Order of the Palmetto, phrase “Ad Fontes,” literally “to the admit it, but the truth is busy clergy of- ten put sermons together based on pul- South Carolina’s highest civilian sources.” This was the key emphasis honor. Read more on page four. of the Renaissance, which came from pit helps and commentaries about the scholars’ rediscovered passion to go Bible rather than a study of Scripture back to the original sources, the Greek itself. Books about Anglicanism are May 12, 2007 and Latin classics. A similar desire to far, far more relied upon than original education classes, and whatever other go back to the Bible itself on its own 16th century Anglican texts. means are available. Christ Church terms led to the Protestant Reforma- I plead for an avoidance of all such The way forward is the long look Mt. Pleasant tion. shortcuts. To the Bible and to the back - all the way back - to the sources. To the sources is easier to say than original Cranmerian liturgies and the It has led to powerful renewal in the Anglican formularies. To our founda- Find out more to do. When I was a graduate student Church before, and it can happen on page two. at Regent College in Vancouver, Brit- tional documents in prayer, thought, again. ish Columbia, I was privileged to be meditation, small group study, adult

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, April-May 2007, Page 2 A Letter from Bishop Skilton

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, since March 2, 1996. Both Lynn and I are thankful for the enduring love After much prayer, counsel, consid- shown to us during these years. eration, and recognition of the Canoni- My plan now is to concentrate on the cal safeguards respecting Suffragan work that I have been doing nationally Bishops, I have decided to resign as and internationally in the wider church. Bishop Suffragan of South Carolina. I am and will continue to be a Mission- This decision, freely made by me, is ary Bishop - a Latino - and the vineyard at the request of the Standing Com- in which I will work in the future is a The Episcopal Church Women mittee of the Diocese and with the developing one. concurrence of the Bishop-elect, Mark Please be assured of my continued Lawrence. The Standing Committee support of you and of my continued and The Daughters of the King has agreed to provide me with all the support of your Bishop-elect, Mark benefi ts that I requested. Lawrence, as he begins his new minis- of the Diocese of South Carolina I believe my departure will enable try among you. I believe that he and his Father Lawrence to create a diocesan wife, Allison, will be a blessing during cordially invite you to attend staff that will more effectively respond these troubled times in our Church. to his developing vision and gifts that Finally, I thank you for allowing A celebration for the ministry of he brings to the Diocese. My resigna- this “Hispanic” to minister to you and tion will, accordingly, become effec- with you; and be assured that I will con- tive December 31, 2006. tinue to proudly wear Bishop Temple’s I am indebted to you, the people of ring. the Diocese, for your support of my The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. William J. Skilton ministry over these 42 years as a Dea- Paz in Christ, con, Mission Priest, College Chaplain, The Rt. Rev. William J. Skilton Parish Priest, and a Bishop Suffragan Saturday, April 21st, 2007 2:00—5:00 pm Holy Eucharist and Reception St. John’s Parish 3673 Maybank Highway Johns Island, South Carolina RSVP St. Johns Parish, (843) 559-9560 May 12, 2007 Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant

re you looking for a way to Explore effective ways to evange- reach out to neighbors, friends lize… Learn how to teach Mark’s Aor relatives with the gospel, Gospel… but don’t know how to get Where: Christ Church, them to come to church or Mount Pleasant open the Bible? When: Saturday May 12, Do you feel a tug to- 2007, 9:00am to 4:00pm ward teaching or leader- Cost: $30 (includes lunch ship in your church, but & materials) have no idea where to “The Christianity Ex- start? plored conference is the Join us for the Chris- most effective lay train- tianity Explored Confer- ing event I have seen. ence featuring Rico Tice Biblical, practical and compelling, the confer- of All Soul’s Church in Rico Tice of All Soul’s, ence centered on Christ London. Rico is a pas- London, will lead the The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy held its 16th annual banquet on February 1st at not method, equipped us sionate evangelist who Conference. the North Charleston Convention Center. Over 400 people attended and raised with the word of God, and $12,500 for the Chaplaincy. This year’s speaker was Chief Rodney McGilvary of travels the world with the moved us forward to love Christ and Biloxi, Mississippi. Above, Bishop Salmon is presented with a retirement clock by good news of Jesus Christ. He is the his gospel and to share our faith to the Captain Jim Woods, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. primary writer and presenter in the glory of God.” Photo: Bill Murton award winning Christianity Explored David Short, Rector, St John’s series. Joining Rico will be Barry Shaughnessy Anglican Church Vancouver, BC Cooper and Sam Shammas, course developers for Christianity Explored Learn more at www.christianityex- and Discipleship Explored. plored.com. Register for the confer- Diocesan ECW Calendar ence at www.dioceseofsc.org

April 13 Patriots, Plantations and Pecans, St. Stephen’s, N.Myrtle Beach, Bus Trip to Historic Sites, 21 Reception Honoring Bishop Skilton, St. John’s, Johns Island The Addiction We’re 23-27 St. Philip’s Tea Room, Charleston Recovery 29 Country Store, St. Matthias’, Summerton Commission here May of the Episcopal for 4 Executive Board Meeting, St. Helena’s Beaufort Diocese you. 5 123rd Annual Meeting of the ECW of Diocese of SC, of South Carolina St. Helena’s Beaufort 6 Church Periodical Club Ingathering (Sugested Date) 19 All Saints, Hilton Head Island, Garden Tour Parish Fund Raiser Visit www.episcopalrecoverysc.org 20 UTO Spring Ingathering (Suggested Date) 27 Country Store, St. Matthias’, Summerton Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 3 Mere Anglicanism Amidst Bloggers and Camellias By Sue Careless, News Editor for The Anglican Planet Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in The Anglican Planet,

hile firestorms rage ference an international perspective captive to one group and in The Episcopal as did the keynote speaker, Pakistan is not available to others.” Church and the An- born Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of He cited perceptions that glican Communion, Rochester, England. because Armenians are gentle breezes and Noll observed that “there was no Christians, Iranians can’t Wcamellia blossoms welcomed 250 agreed-upon mechanism of discipline” be. Assyrians are Chris- people to the second annual Mere in the Anglican Communion. While he tians, so Kurds cannot Anglicanism conference held Jan. 25- felt a covenant would be very useful be. “The Church must not 27 in Charleston, South Carolina. The for identity and mission, he feared the excessively identify with conference was a chance not to ignore Communion could dissolve before it the State.” He claimed the turmoil, but to have a few moments was completed. Noll argued that the that “the Reformation did to reflect thoughtfully and worshipfully Communion spoke in 1998 and that not produce world mis- in the eye of the storm. all members should have conformed. sions,” and that the nation “Because we didn’t discipline those states that arose made Bloggers Unite who disobeyed, the Communion sent it difficult for people to The world-renowned Anglican scholar Bishop Nazir- There was also a high tech twist the message: ‘We didn’t really mean conceive of a universal Ali tackled “The Nature and Calling of the Anglican to the gathering--a bloggers’ dinner what we said.’” Church. Communion.” where those who post online journals Noll concluded by asking, “What While the “Exodus Experience, “has made a takeover bid.” and those who enjoy reading and reply- stops a body of believers from coming trajectory speaks to an oppressed Personal experience, she argued, has ing to them could dine together. Stand together and agreeing on doctrine and people…parts of every culture will become sadly the “trump card” with Firm blogger Greg Griffiths also ran a discipline?” He thought a new commu- need to come under the judgment of “veto power” over Scripture and all workshop on the impact of the internet nion was coming into being. “A formal Christ.” else. on the church. structure may need to be knocked down Just as “translatability” must not “The so-called ‘Wesleyan Quadri- Griffiths observed that information so a new, living structure can be built result in “captivity,” the Bishop of lateral,’ in which Scripture, Tradition, about the church was now “outside the up.” Rochester also argued for “legitimate Reason and Experience are taken to be control of diocesan power structures.” The world-renowned Anglican diversity.” Anglican mission was not primary sources…has made inroads This “information reformation” allows scholar Bishop Nazir-Ali tackled “The into our own Anglican communion. I information to be disseminated freely, Nature and Calling of the Anglican am witness to this through my five-year no longer “highly filtered and heavily Communion.” He sought to “recog- Bishop Nazir-Ali participation in the Anglican Commu- packaged” by church bureaucracy. In nize all that God has done through the argued that Anglican nion of Canada’s Primate’s Theological the past, even the secular media “de- Communion,” but also tried to offer Commission, where the Quadrilateral pended too heavily on press releases a “sober estimation of its weaknesses theology had frequently raised its cheeky head. from the diocesan office.” And parish- so in God’s good time they could be overemphasized the “Wesley, though utterly intent that ioners had to wait thirty days before remedied.” his Christian brothers and sisters pos- they could read The bishop Incarnation at the sess not simply creedal orthodoxy, but news in a di- argued that An- expense of a living experience of the Lord, would ocesan paper. glican theology have been appalled at the idea of mak- Now the same had overem- the Atonement. ing personal experience an authority for parishioners phasized the theology.This means that for many, if can read news Incarnation at our current experience is different than from a General the expense to create “a lot of little Church of that believed or practised in the past Convention or of the Atone- Englands.” There must be a spiritual Church, then the experience of today a Primates’ ment. The local transmission not a mere “transmission must be heeded.” Meeting just parish system, of culture.” He felt there was a ten- thirty minutes with its com- dency in Anglicanism to “capitulate to Ashley Null, Authority on after it occurs. mitment to the culture.” Many par- local commu- Speaking of the Instruments of Cranmer Dr. Ashley Null, Canon Theologian ish websites nity was based Unity, Bishop Nazir-Ali admitted, “I of the Diocese of Western Kansas, con- n o w h a v e on the doctrine do wonder if they’re enough” to hold sidered a world authority on Thomas links to ortho- of the Incarna- the Anglican Communion together. He Cranmer, spoke eloquently on the dox websites tion but needed argued that “real creativity comes from architect of the English Reformation. such as Stand to stress also movements” whether the monastic Cranmer, Null said, would have us Firm or Titu- the Atonement. movement in the 4th century or the mis- plant our souls like seeds in the “garden sonenine run “Anglicans re- sionary movement in the 18th. “Today of Scripture for Scripture gives life.” by Canon theo- alize well the we need movements to keep the Church Reason and Tradition are merely “hoes logian Kend- incarnational alive.” and spades,” tools to work the soil. all Harmon or model of the The conference chaplain, Dr. Lean- David Virtue’s parish system, der Harding, preached that an idol is “a Virtueonline. ministering god you make with your hands to suit Panel Discussions “The speed of Stephen Noll asked, “What stops a body of with the grain, your own purposes. It fits like a glove Three panels, one of scholars, one information believers from coming together and agreeing but this only because it’s tailor-made. Idols promise of lay activists and one of “Common doesn’t change on doctrine and discipline?” He thought a works well much but they deliver little and ask Cause” bishops were also remarkably the meaning,” new communion was coming into being. as long as the more and more.” Harding warned that lively. (Disclaimer: as the news editor said Griffiths. culture remains we are in a struggle with idols in our of the Anglican Planet I was one of These alternative news sources mean open to Christianity and is sympathetic Church. It doesn’t help to just have the the participants on the lay activists’ that the church bureaucracy cannot to a Christian world view.” law. We must “fall in love with God and panel.) “spin the news” so easily. As for errors, He agreed with Callum Brown’s as- his seeking, searching love,” shown Sarah Hey, one of the young orga- Griffiths said he tries to use reliable sessment in Death of Christian Britain in his hand stretched out to us, “the nizers of Mere Anglicanism, views the sources but that after an item is posted, that Christianity ceased to be the public pierced and glorified hand of Jesus.” annual conference as an opportunity “it’s open to discussion and correction” religion of Britain when it ceased to be Only that will break the power of idols for laypeople and clergy to “dig a little and is usually corrected online within practiced in the home, “when mothers and life-destroying addictions. deeper into Anglican theology and half an hour. ceased passing on the faith to their identity, while at the same time forming children.” Edith Humphrey on more networking and communication An International He also observed that “When the Scripture, Reason and links with one another as traditional Bible is translated into different Afri- Anglicans who love the gospel of Jesus Perspective Tradition Christ.” The theological conference drew can languages it unleashes forces that Canadian Dr. Edith Humphrey of missionaries could not have foreseen. The conference participants parted primarily from the eastern seaboard Pittsburgh Theological Seminary gave knowing the times are dark and the but participants from as far away as This always happens in people and cul- a superb analysis of the contemporary tures.” He claimed that “Translatability way ahead uncertain, but they seemed California and British Columbia also misuse of Richard Hooker’s three-fold to appreciate even a small window of attended. Stephen Noll, the Vice-Chan- is at the centre of Anglicanism.” cord of Scripture, Reason and the tradi- At the same time, he warned that opportunity to reflect and encourage cellor of Uganda Christian University tional voice of the Church (Tradition). one another. in Mukono, Uganda, gave the con- “faith must not be so completely She also noted how a fourth element, translated into a culture that it becomes Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 4 Gala Held in Honor of the Salmons ver 300 people gathered at the bilities as Bishop. The fruits of Godly the demograph- Hibernian Hall in Charleston, leadership will certainly leave a fi rm ic percentages SC, on Friday, February 16, to foundation for your successors in the of population O growth.” honor the retiring XIII Bishop of South episcopate.” Sanford also said of the Carolina, The Rt. Reverend Edward Bishop, “You are an extraordinary role Lloyd Salmon, Jr. During the event, model for all whose paths you cross, Indeed, dur- and your integrity and compassion ing a period are an inspiration to every life you of decline for touch.” most mainline d e n o m i n a - Bishop Salmon Week tions, including In addition to the Order of the the Episcopal Palmetto, a number of tributes Church, the Di- were presented, including one ocese of South from Charleston’s mayor, Joseph Carolina, under the leadership of P. Riley, who proclaimed the Bishop Salmon, stands out as the only week of February 16 through diocese in the nation increasing at a February 22 as “Bishop Salmon rate greater than that of the general Week.” Mayor Riley noted that population. under Bishop Salmon’s leader- ship “the Diocese of South Caro- Portrait Unveiled State Representative Ben Hagood lina has grown dramatically in parish Like his two predecessors as presented the Bishop with the state’s membership, church attendance and Bishop of South Carolina, and by highest civilian honor, the Order of congregational expansion, exceeding way of establishing a local ecclesi- the Palmetto. astical tradition, Bishop Salmon had Representative Hagood presented his “offi cial” portrait painted by Roy the award on Governor Mark San- Goodbred, and the portrait’s unveiling ford’s behalf. In a letter written to the led to one of the many standing ova- Bishop, Sanford noted, “Your tradition tions of the evening. of servant leadership and deep desire The gala, honoring the Bishop, to grow your church in accordance his wife, Louise, and their family fol- with the Great Commission has contin- lowed a Service of Evensong, held at ued to serve you well as you immersed St. Michael’s Church. yourself into your duties and responsi- Photos: Sylvia Weeks A Bright Light Moderate DISTINGUISED BISHOP Powerful A Positive Leader Courteous An Excellent Example Committed Compassionate Friend Dedicated Faithful Kind Mentor A Star that has radiated the love of Christ Graceful

“…In the constellation that we know “…I am writing on the occasion of “…Bishop Ed Salmon is and has always taught me about how not to as the Anglican Communion you your retirement to say how blessed been a bright light in the midst of the react, and over-react. You gave me have been a star that has radiated I have been by your ministry, your Episcopal Church and through all this peace. You still do now….You have the love of Christ and firm, but courage and your moderation. I am diffi cult time. His learning is rich and affi rmed the good, constantly, while compassionate, leadership. In your sure your diocese has been greatly his willingness to share his wisdom not holding our faults and our sins diocese you have been a greatly blessed by your presence and work has been a blessing to all of us who against us. You have trusted God, loved bishop, known for your clear among them. I look forward to our have known him and worked with in other words: the God and Father teaching and positive leadership… continuing association for the sake him. His skill in leading and growing of Our Lord Jesus Christ…” You have been a church builder and of the kingdom.” the Diocese of South Carolina is deeply committed to the mission The Right Reverend legendary… But above all, Bishop The Very Rev. Dr.theol Paul F.M. Zahl of the Church. In the national Salmon’s dedication to the Church Dean and President of Church, though you are recognised Michael Nazir-Ali, Bishop of Rochester, England as the Body of Christ, and to the Lord Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry as a bishop committed to sexual who is (still) Head of that Body, has ethics as the universal Church has been inspiring!...” received it, you have manifested “…I have come to depend on you so The Right Reverend “…Ed Salmon’s vision for faithful this with courtesy, kindness and James M. Stanton respect. In this you have modelled regularly for excellent example, sound growth and restructuring of diocesan the Leader you and I have struggled advice, and supportive fellowship in Bishop of Dallas ministry around parishes and to emulate during a lifetime of faithful the mission of the Church. So I missions has not only born fruit within ministry. Indeed, you have made shall miss you profoundly as a next- the diocese of South Carolina but many friends on both sides of the door neighbor, but fi nd comfort in “It has been a delight and inspiration has caught a foothold in the minds of divide because your convictions anticipating your continuation as a for Maggie and myself to get to know leaders in other parts of the Church. have been expressed with grace and member of the House of Bishops. you over the last few years. Your What is more impressive yet, is to do the love of Christ…” There, too, your leadership and leadership both locally in the diocese, this while holding to the faith once The Archbishop of Canterbury infl uence has been truly remarkable; nationally in the American Episcopal delivered to the saints when others 1991-1992, Lord Carey of Clifton +Edward Salmon, His Grace of South Church, and internationally in the were hedging here and there. Please Carolina, always sees through any Anglican Communion, has been pass on to him my deepest respect morass to recognize and identify for warm and powerful and hugely and admiration. And to the good “…One of the things that is remarkable us the core element of any problem, appreciated. Your friendship has people of South Carolina I say to you about you is that you say precisely any dilemma. I cannot begin to been a source of real encouragement what I told my wife last Friday, and what you mean, and you expect no number the times you have led us in and blessing. We thank God for shared with the people of St. Paul’s, less of those with whom you labor. It the return from rambling monologues you and all that he has given to us Bakersfield, during last Sunday’s is as if you are saying, “Anything less to relevant discourse—and the skills through you!” sermon, “’I have lashed myself to than honesty is unworthy of the call in confl ict management (if not always Bishop N. T. Wright the mast of Jesus Christ and will ride that the Honest One has placed on resolution) are skills that I seriously Bishop of Durham, out this storm---wherever the ship of your life.”… You, my friend, are truly covet…” Auckland Castle, England faith takes me.’” a Successor to the Apostles, and at Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. a time when we deal with so much Bishop of Upper South Carolina The Very Rev. Mark Lawrence confused leadership and contentious “In 1999 Fred Barbee and I dedicated Rector, St. Paul’s, Bakersfi eld, CA issues, you stand as a beacon of a book of Thomas Cranmer’s Collects Bishop-Elect for Diocese of SC clarity and vision. I am humbled and “…I count it a great privilege to have to the XIII Bishop of South Carolina honored to know you.” served alongside you, such a fi ne – to you, in other words. We wrote The Right Reverend Christian man and distinguished there that you were our friend, Keith L. Ackerman bishop…You have taught me, and our mentor, and our companion in Bishop of Quincy (Illinois) you have helped me to understand, ministry. For me, not a word of this a great deal; and I’m very grateful has changed. You have befriended to you.” generations of struggling parish The Right Reverend clergy…You have been a mentor to Michael Scott-Joynt, generations of learning – and also Bishop of Winchester failing – clergy…For myself, you have Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 5 30th Tea Room Extras Gift Shop in the Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant Ordinary Life April 23 – May 4. ver the past 30 years, the Christ ECW Retreat 2007 Church Tea Room has been a Ohighly anticipated Lowcountry event, attracting more than 50,000 visi- tors. Begun by the women of Christ Church to raise funds for outreach, these dedicated ladies grew the lettuce, caught and picked the shrimp, and Beth Snyder, ECW Spiritual Life Chair, with speakers, The Very Rev. John prepared the delicious meals. and Sylvia Burwell. Entering into its fourth century, Christ Church has grown from the tiny, xtras in the Ordinary Life” monies from our mission and prayer recently renovated historic church, was the theme for the 2007 partners, God’s Littlest Lambs, St. established in 1706, to the large, new EDiocesan Women’s Retreat John’s Mission and Save R Kids. campus seen at www.christch.org. The held at Camp St. Christopher, Feb- We feasted on God’s Word, and at Tea Room has grown as well, serving ruary 2-4. Participants from SC, Chef Steve’s table, and left fi lled to an average of 4000 meals over a two- NC, GA and AL joined together the brim! The weekend was full of week period. The time-tested menu of to hear from The Very Rev. John laughter, tears, encouragement, rest, she-crab soup, okra-soup, ham biscuits, and Sylvia Burwell as they taught refreshment, and praise and honor shrimp salad, turkey salad, and turkey on extraordinary priorities, ex- to His Name! sandwiches remains untouched. Also traordinary joy and extraordinary Don’t miss this opportunity to featured will be the famous array of love. Praise and Worship was led delicious homemade desserts, baked gather with other sisters in Christ daily by parishioners. by gifted musician, Sharon Harper. next year! Watch the fall issue of the During the two weeks of Tea Room, The Rev. Dr. Greg Snyder from Jubilate Deo for registration infor- St. John’s Parish served as the mation. Mark your calendars now the Christ Church Parish Hall is trans- ECW President Catherine Jones chaplain for the retreat. The par- for February 1-3, 2008. formed into a dining room and Christ greets conference participants. Church parishioners are transformed ticipants were also treated to testi- into restaurant staff. The hours are Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Take-out is headquartered in Holt Hall, and orders may be placed by 123rd Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church phone, fax, e-mail or in person. The phone number is (843) 884-9090, the Women of the Diocese of South Carolina fax number is (843) 884-3705, and the e-mail is [email protected]. piscopal women and clergy coming year by delegates and the ap- President-elect Sue Griffin of Holy In addition to the delicious food, throughout the Diocese are proval of Prayer Partners, a report from Comforter, Sumter, and other ECW The Tea Room includes a gift shop, Ecordially invited to attend the our current ECW Diocesan President Diocesan Board members will be in- guaranteed to be full of Attic Treasures 123rd Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Catherine Jones, and reports on our stalled. including jewelry, art, china and glass- Church Women of the Diocese of South Diocesan Project and Prayer Partners. Reservations may be made by call- ware, toys and handmade items. Carolina to be held at St. Helena’s Contributions to the Diocesan Project ing St. Helena’s Parish Church offi ce Christ Church donates its Tea Room Parish Church, Beaufort hosted by the God’s Littlest Lambs, as well as CPC at 843-522-1712 or by writing to The proceeds to such programs as Meals ECW of the Parish on Saturday, May and UTO offerings will be received. Parish Church of St. Helena, PO Box. on Wheels, My Sister’s House, Low- 5 with registration beginning at 8:30 Following the business meeting, we 1043, Beaufort, SC 29901—att. Donna country Chaplaincy and East Cooper am. The business meeting will begin will hear from our outstanding key- McLean, Annual Meeting Chairperson. Community Outreach. at 9 am. note speaker. The $15 reservation fee may be mailed Christ Church is on Highway 17 at Items on the agenda include selec- After lunch there will be a service in or paid at the door. Please make Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant. Call tion of the Diocesan Project for the of Holy Communion during which our checks payable to St. Helena’s ECW. 884-9090 or visit the website at www. christch.org for more information. Rest for your Soul Healing Mission at Holy Comforter Focuses on Stress Relief training people to serve as instruments he Church of the Holy Comforter of God’s healing grace. invites you to a healing mission T During the Mission, we will focus on April 22 and 23. The Reverend on seeking healing from the daily stress Rick Belser of St Michael’s Church, that wears on our hearts, minds and Charleston, will lead the mission on bodies. This will be a time to lie down “healing from the stresses of every in the green pastures mentioned in day life.” The teachings will begin Psalm 23 through worship, individual on Sunday morning, with Mr. Belser prayer, and teachings by the Rev. Rick giving both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. ser- Belser. If you are weary and heavy- mons. His teaching will continue at laden, bring that to the Shepherd on 7 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday April 22 and 23 and fi nd rest for your nights. All sessions will take place in soul. ”And Jesus said to them, ‘Come the sanctuary. aside by yourselves to a quiet place and Mr. Belser has been teaching a Our Newest Daughters of the King rest a while.’” 2 Corinthians 4:8. healing ministry for many years and ur Newest Junior DOK chapter be, “Lord What will you have me do?” was chartered in late January Our teachers will be The Rt. Rev. John Training for Volunteers: Survivor Follow Up Group Oat Trinity, Pinopolis. Pictured Howe, National Chaplain; The Rt. Rev. above are our three newest Juniors: (l- William J. Skilton, Province IV Chap- Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy’s Survivor Follow Up Group will r) Peyton Watford, Holly McPherson lain, and Joan Dalrymple, National be holding an informational meeting on April 16th for anyone and Kaitlyn Mundy. interested in becoming a volunteer. The meeting will be from 6:30 President. pm-8:30 pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church. Please Upcoming events for the Daugh- The Daughters Fall Assemply is contact the Chaplaincy’s offi ce at 724-1212 with any questions. ters: Province IV Summer Retreat at September 15th at Epiphany in Eu- Kanuga, June 22-24. The theme will tawville. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 6

By Dr. Rob Rienow, Family Pastor, church, and they Wheaton Bible Church, Wheaton, IL scatter! www.visionaryparenting.com And now we have a wonderful uring the last decade, new silo: Fam- churches all over the ily Ministry! Now country have added a we want to invite new ministry to their you to come to church: Family Minis- participate in our Dtry. For larger churches, this has often children’s minis- included adding a part-time or full-time try programs, our Family Pastor to provide leadership for youth ministry pro- this new ministry area. grams, our men’s and women’s min- The Silo Problem istry programs, However, in many cases this ex- AND our brand citing new addition to the ministry new family pro- “menu” has exacerbated some chronic grams! problems in the church, and even in I want to sug- the home. As ministry specialization gest that forming has increased, the various ministries a new department of the church have tended to become of family ministry, disconnected, and function as “silos” as an independent rather than partners. As a result, the entity in the church children’s ministry, youth ministry, structure, is a rec- men’s ministry, etc., are all doing ipe for problems, great things, but they rarely calendar frustration, and in- together, fellowship together, or strat- effective ministry. Family Ministry egize together toward common goals However, because and objectives. Each ministry has their it is the easiest constituency, who they want to “reach way to jump on Target or strategy? for Christ.” Perhaps you have already the family ministry been in a number of leadership meet- wave, this is the model many churches healthy, and pleasing to God.” Please of Christ to say, “so what do I do with ings where this dysfunction was identi- choose. don’t misunderstand what I am saying. this command? Where do I start in real fi ed, and then, after each meeting, you So what is the alternative? Is there There is nothing wrong with that goal, life?” The next verse answers the ques- all returned to your silos to continue a way to approach the formation and nor is there anything wrong with these tion. “Impress these commands on your programs. But as long as they are de- business as usual. development of family ministry that Continued page seven. Not only does this model exacer- brings the staff of the church together signed with a “target audience” bate the historic problem of indepen- and helps stem the tide of family frag- mentality, the silo-independent, dent ministries, but it also increases mentation as well? and program-based model of competition and division among the The answer is a resounding yes! But ministry will continue…and I Here are two of the staff team. Every church has a limited the starting place for effective change believe we will continue to see dozens of examples of supply of resources. Those resources in this area lies far beneath the chal- marginal effectiveness overall. need to be allocated in staff and lenge of staff structure, programming, I believe that we need to the strong teaching on make a paradigm shift to see family that was found marriages and families not as ministry targets, but as the key to during this period. our Great Commission strategy. Jesus gave the mission to the church in Matthew 28, “Make Jonathan Edwards, 1751, disciples.” How is the church in his “Farewell Sermon” to go about this task? What is it going to take to help people “We have had great disputes [about] all around the world discover how the church ought to be regu- Christ, develop in Christ, and lated; and indeed the subject of these deploy for Christ? disputes was of great importance: but I am overwhelmingly con- the due regulation of your families vinced that the Scriptures point is of no less, and, in some respects, to the family as God’s primary of much greater importance. Every vehicle for faith formation. In Christian family ought to be as it Genesis 18:17-18, God gives were a little church, consecrated to Abraham his specifi c instruc- Christ, and wholly infl uenced and tions for how he is to start a governed by his rules. And family Dr. Rob Rienow, author of Visionary Parenting, meets with diocesan clergy and education and order are some of the children’s ministers at a workshop held at St. Paul’s, Summerville. generational movement that will bless all the nations. The Lord chief means of grace. If these fail, all says, “For I have chosen him other means are likely to prove inef- programming. Tough decisions are and resources. We must fi rst deal with (Abraham), so that he will direct fectual. If these are duly maintained, required. Priorities have to be set. In a fundamental theological and philo- his children and his household all the means of grace will be likely to many church settings, the dollars go sophical question related to the nature after him to keep the way of the prosper and be successful.” to the ministry leaders who are able to and the purpose of the family. LORD by doing what is right lobby the best for their cause. There and just, so that the LORD will Matthew Henry, 1704, in are perceived winners and losers, and A Target or Strategy? bring about for Abraham what his “Sermon Concerning resentment is not far behind. he has promised him.” Family Religion” I will attempt to state the question Abraham’s job was to make simply, and then nuance it. The ques- his family a discipleship center! “The pious and zealous endeavors Family Fragmentation tion is this, “Do we believe that the That was the God ordained start- From the standpoint of the family of ministers for the reformation of family should be a ministry target or ing point for His plan to fi ll the attending the church, this can be in- manners, and the suppression of Great Commission strategy?” earth with worshippers. creasingly frustrating. It is possible for For a church that sees the family as vice and profaneness, are the joy and Then in the Great Com- a family to come to church on a Sunday a “ministry target,” they will develop encouragement of all good people in mandment in Deuteronomy morning and be hit with invitations more and more programs to “help fami- the land, and a happy indication, that 6:5 and following, we fi nd this, to the next children’s outreach event, lies be better.” So a premarital ministry God hath yet mercy in store for us. youth group overnight, women’s bible will start, then a marriage mentoring “Love the Lord your God with Now I know not anything that will study, and men’s ministry service day… ministry, then a few parenting semi- all your heart, with all your contribute more to the furtherance all on the same weekend. As a result, nars, financial workshops…and the soul, and with all your strength. of this good work than the bringing our families often feel guilty that they list will continue to grow. What is the These commandments that I of family religion into practice and are not more involved in all the things end goal of this myriad of programs? give to you today are to be upon reputation. Here the reformation they are “supposed” to be involved in. Usually, the end goals are not stated your hearts.” At this point, this must begin. Other methods may However, and more importantly, our or identifi ed, but if they were to be command that Jesus says is the check the disease we complain of, but ministry silos can actually contribute written down, they would be some- most important one of all, is this, if it might universally obtain, to the problem of the fragmentation of thing like, “This program exists to completely in the abstract. It is would cure it.” the family. The family shows up for help the marriages in our church be a fair question for the follower Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 7 The Wake Up Call Waking Up to the Call of Fatherhood By Peter Rothermel, Dept. of Christian George Barna, Karyn Henley and Larry Faith Formation, Diocese of SC Fowler was consistent with what I had experienced in my 11 years of youth “He will turn the hearts of the fathers ministry. This message stated clearly to their children, and the hearts of the that the fruit of the way the church has children to their fathers. . .” been ministering to children is limited. Malachi 4:6 (NIV) The truth is that many children and youth who spend their school years verybody wakes up dif- going to Sunday school, church and ferently in the morning. youth programs leave their current My wife has a routine of churches, because they don’t have a waking early without an clear or solid understanding of God, alarm, getting a cup of the Bible, salvation, or the church. Ecoffee and settling into a quiet time of Bible reading before everyone else Including Parents gets out of bed. She wakes up slowly The wake up call’s message was and needs her coffee. I usually wake to that we had forgotten to include the an alarm and drive her crazy with my parents in these ministries. We now seemingly alert and bouncy movement needed to equip parents to minister around the house. Once I get out of to their children, as it is their primary bed, I like to get moving. responsibility to train up their children in the faith and love of Christ. Families The Trumpet Call had grown dependent on the church to Well, it was about three years ago do this for them. Time spent in church when I woke up to an alarm that I and in church activities without pa- would refer to as a trumpet sound. rental support just doesn’t produce I woke up to my call as a father. I healthy fruit. Parents have the poten- was attending my fi rst conference for tial of many more hours to teach their children’s pastors in Atlanta. I was with children than we do as children’s and a group of Directors youth ministers. Just Seven Minutes a Day were off on the beginning of a new of Christian Educa- So, there it was— One of the resources that I brought adventure as a family. tion/Faith Forma- BOOM—convic- back from that children’s pastors’ con- This was also a new adventure tion (DCE/Fs) from But wait! tion! I was a parent ference was a Bible for children (ages for the Department of Christian Faith our diocese and who was getting my 7-10 years) by Karyn Henley called the Formation. Our group of DCE/Fs all about 2,000 other I am children to church, Day-by-Day Bible (www.karynhenley. got the clear wake up call that we people involved in responsible sending them to com). It breaks up the Bible into 7- needed to equip parents—and there, we children’s ministry. I Christian school minute daily readings and had a vision for this was new in my posi- for the spiritual and just hoping that it takes you through the department. A small tion as Coordinator growth of they would “get it” whole Bible. I now had group came back from for the Department from how we were a tool and a plan to start I needed a this conference with a of Christian Faith my children. living. I would daily bedtime reading new direction and plan Formation and a bit look for teachable with my family. My wife wake-up call, from God—a new em- uncomfortable in moments and we had been doing this some, a plan phasis and start to our this new environment of children’s would say evening prayers—but wait! I and she had also taught approach to children’s ministry. It seemed like a major change am responsible for the spiritual growth Sunday school, but I now and ministry. As the last for me, going from the youth ministry of my children! I need to model and felt called to take respon- a tool. few years have gone format of cool, contemporary bands teach them about the most important, sibility and not miss out by, this momentum to clowns and ventriloquists, but the most incredible relationship available on the opportunity to start has grown and there reality of this conference was that God to mankind. I can have the honor of being intentional about are many more stories was showing up in big ways. raising my children to love the Lord! helping my children know the Bible of conviction and movement of the At this conference I heard a consis- But, how do I do it? Here I am, a and learn to grow in relationship with Holy Spirit. I believe we are in the tent message through several different man who has spent years intention- Christ. It doesn’t just happen. I needed beginnings of a major movement of main session speakers, as well as ally teaching others about Christ, but a wake up call, a plan, and now, a tool God. through the feedback of those around I didn’t know how to bring it home to (this is a “guy thing,” I think). So we me. The message that came through my own family. Strength in Accountability As for my adventure as a father, I am learning every day. I am now meeting with another father weekly. We meet Family Ministry Continued from page six. to keep each other awake—to remind, encourage and pray with each other. We children. Talk about them when you sit at home…” role of “making disciples” then the church is likely to fail are sharing the journey and the burdens The fi rst action step of the Great Commandment is as well? What if family ministry on the organization chart as well as the joys of being fathers and for families to pass faith to the next generation. Why is was not another vertical silo with separate leadership, husbands. We know that it is vital for that so important? Because God has ordained the family but it was a horizontal strategy that went through every us to be good husbands fi rst as a way to lead a movement of multigenerational faithfulness, ministry of the church, with a team of leaders ready to of loving our children. We also know so that the world will be fi lled with worship. serve and support all the ministries? that this does not come naturally and that we need God and one another to Reclaim the Theology A Revolutionary Movement stay awake. I am convinced that we need to reclaim a theology I realize these are big questions. Digging into these Thank you, God, for restoring of family if “family ministry” is every going to become questions with your church staff will be far more dif- purpose to my life and for waking me what it needs to be. It doesn’t need to be invented or fi cult than starting a new family ministry silo, but the up to enjoy the most precious treasure developed, but reclaimed! This belief that the family is silo will not get you where you want to go. If you are of my wife and children, the beauty to serve as the foundational discipleship center was a like me, you believe God wants to start a revolution- of your Word and guidance, and the cornerstone of the Reformation. ary movement in the church and in the home. If that opportunity to know you and to share is what you want, then take the narrow and hard road. you with them. It is a bumpy ride and a You will not fi nd any great movements of the church transition of priorities, but that is what Changes to Come that have happened because of new programming. makes this journey an adventure! As How would it change the way your church “does They happen when a group of people return to and re- for me and my house, we will serve business” if the family was seen as an essential dis- claim biblical theology, practice it in their own homes, the Lord. cipleship center? How would it change the way you and lead. work together if every staff member saw themselves as a “family minister” because they were thoroughly convinced that if the families in the church fail in their Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 8

Millennium Development Goals

ust what are the Millennium Does everyone support the MDGs? Development Goals? (MDGs) Well, just about everyone. Certainly, Why is there a need for such they should if they are familiar with goals? It is hard for most of them. We mentioned that 191 coun- us to fathom, but one billion tries, including the United States had Jpeople (one out of every six in the signed on to achieving these goals. Re- world) live on less than $1 per day. alistically, however, the United States is An additional two billion people live way behind most other countries in the hoping it will go away. The recipi- More information about ERD and the on less than $2 per day. Finally, a proportion of their GNP that goes for ent nations are under an obligation to MDGs can be found online at www. worldwide effort to diminish this foreign aid. Our total dollars expended use the assistance wisely and to use er-d.org. Donations can be earmarked problem is in place. It is called the for that purpose have increased in re- their own resources more effectively. for MDGs. Or, if you have a particular Millennium Development Goals. In cent years, but we are near the bottom Measurements, monitoring, and ac- interest in helping out on just one or 2000, under the auspices of the United of the list of developed countries for countability are part of the program. more of the eight goals, specifying Nations, leaders from 191 countries proportional giving. Those countries Each developing nation has to report which goals you want your contribu- agreed on this plan that should be able that have already met the 0.7% goal are on progress made each year for each of tion to apply to will accomplish that. to cut extreme global poverty in half Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Neth- the goals. United Nations experts are Any and all contributions are appreci- erlands and Luxem- available to work with these countries ated. However, if you want to fi nd bourg. Members of in an attempt to insure any funds are out what is considered “your share,” the European Union spent wisely. Of course, ERD demands then multiply your annual income by have committed to reaching the goal by 2015. Lacking a strong desire to Millennium Development Goals meet these goals from our national government, it be- 1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger: One person hooves us as indi- dies from hunger every 3.5 seconds. viduals to help out. The Episcopal 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education for Children: Church has strongly More than 100,000,000 elementary school age children are not endorsed the MDGs. enrolled in a school today. So has the Angli- can Communion, 3. Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women: Mil- The Archbishop of lions of women lack the ability to become self-suffi cient. Canterbury, most Episcopal dioceses 4. Reduce Child Mortality: 1200 children under age fi ve die in this country, and every hour. Most of these deaths would be preventable with many other Chris- clean water and improved sanitation, nutrition and medical tian denominations. treatment. by the year 2015. It calls for 0.7% In fact, our most recent General Con- of a nation’s income to be spent on vention called for this to be a primary 5. Improve Maternal Health: Over a half million women die development aid. mission effort of the church for the from complications of pregnancy and childbirth each year. The goals, and part of the rationale next three years. In her investiture for each of them, are listed in the box sermon, Presiding Bishop Katherine 6. Combat Diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Malaria: to the right. Jefferts Schori called for us to support These are preventable diseases that kill thousands every day, As you can tell, these goals are the MDGs. At the recent Primates especially in sub-Saharan Africa. very similar to what Episcopal Relief meeting in Tanzania, MDGs met with and Development (ERD) has been solid support. 7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability: Clean water and working on for years. In fact, all ERD sanitation can save numerous lives. programs relate to one or more of these Monitoring and goals. They are also similar to what 8. Create a Global Partnership for Development: In- Accountability creased international aid and debt forgiveness can help the Jesus told us in Matthew 25 (feed the Do not think that this is just a case goals be realized. hungry, give drink to the thirsty, etc.) of throwing money at a problem and

accountability for all its expenditures. 0.7%. For example, a $50,000 annual During the Feb. 28 web-cast, “A income would call for a donation of Conversation with the Church,” broad- $350. ($50,000 x .007). cast on National Public Radio, a phone Philanthropic projects do not get caller asked the Presiding Bishop this much more important than the Millen- question, (slightly paraphrased), “In nium Development Goals. Certainly, view of all the disagreement within the helping those people most in need church, at a time when so many people around the world by supporting the around the world are suffering daily, MDGs through Episcopal Relief and what can we as members of our church Development is something on which do?” Her advice was to learn about the virtually all of us should agree. I MDGs, encourage others to learn about trust members of our relatively affl u- the MDGs, and to make a difference by ent diocese will respond generously. contributing through Episcopal Relief Encourage your clergy to make this a and Development. priority.

How You Can Help Harmon B. Person If you would like to help in this ef- Diocesan Rep for ERD fort, send your gift to the new address [email protected] for ERD donations: PO Box 7058, (843) 766-8040 Merrifi eld, VA 22116-7058. If your church would like to make this a proj- ect, I would be glad to be of assistance. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 9 Can this teen be

Saved?Probably not with silliness. Fluff doesn’t attract teens By Dave Wright, Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry

ime Magazine recently teenagers enjoy) ran an article titled “In to attract teens to Touch With Jesus” with the church, then the revealing subtitle we should not be “Sugarcoated, MTV- surprised when style youth ministry few want to settle is so over. Bible-based worship is down for in-depth Tpacking teens in pews now!” The Bible study and story confi rms what many of our youth prayer. Yet an- ministers have been saying for several other challenge years. The old style of youth ministry we fi nd when we helps people to see that we can run Eucharist, then attempting a more consisting of fun and games with a little offer fun-and-entertainment-based enjoyable (fun) youth group meetings biblical approach to youth ministry bit of Jesus, has proven to be ineffec- ministry is that by the very nature of where the focus is Jesus, and the games will face resistance. Such churches tive. According to a Barna survey, 61% entertainment, we have to keep offer- and activities we lead are relevant to are ones where the average member is of adults polled who are now in their ing bigger and better fun. The reality that focus, not distractions from it. involved in men’s or women’s groups 20s said they had participated in church is that entertainment, like addictions, Many youth leaders need to fi gure out but not Bible studies, prayer groups, or activities as teens but no longer do. requires more intense experiences the best way to run youth groups that adult formation classes. To challenge Sociologist Chris- to keep fulfilling are focused on the gospel and based in students to engage in these functions of tian Smith’s book the desire or need. scripture. the church, when their parents are not Soul Searching: If we want to see Eventually we run doing so, is no small undertaking. The Religious and fruit that will last, out of ideas and or The second resistance is the famous Spiritual Lives of energy to keep the The points of “we have always done it that way” American Teenag- we must recognize momentum go- resistance… phrase of the church. Often the scope ers reveals a re- the deeper hunger in ing, and teenagers Three sources of resistance or objec- of how a church does youth ministry ality that Ameri- wander off feeling tion come to the surface when youth can be limited by the experience of can teens today students for Biblical disappointed. ministry leaders try to implement this the previous generations. For a youth do not subscribe truth and an biblical approach to ministry. First is leader to suggest that good ministry to the most basic A shift what I call the social club factor. If a consists of much more than social doctrines of the engaging spirituality. in our congregation consists of a large number outings and service projects, can bring church. Smith of people for whom the church is little comments on the thinking! more than a social club with a weekly problem as fol- The reality be- Continued on page ten. lows: “With all the competing demands hind the change that is taking place in on their time, religion becomes a low churches around the world is a basic priority, and so they practice their faith truth that the whole church needs to in shallow ways.” What is emerging notice. If we want to see fruit that will Leading our Youth to in the research and the reality of where last, we have to teach youth how to Lemonade By Darrin Owens, Youth Minister, Christ St. Paul’s, Younges Island

Recently, I was fortunate enough in the hospital, and making sure my to go across the pond to The Bible son was okay, I got my family back Centered Youth Worker Confer- to where we were staying and was ence. It being my fi rst trip to jolly able to make it to the conference. ole England; I was a bit more than There, I was confronted with a great excited to go. I was also blessed question that I had honestly not enough to be able to bring my thought about in a while. “Do we, beautiful wife and my very active as youth workers, produce fruit that and sweet, 17-month-old son. will last?” Searching my heart, It was evident after the I could only answer that I first day there that hoped so. God had a purpose for me be- The more I ing there. thought about the It was question, the more it a l s o felt as if Christ him- o b v i - self was asking me. ous that The realization I ministries are growing is a signifi cant be the church today! For this reason, S a t a n came up with is gap between the way youth ministry we have brought in speakers like Ken had other that we as youth used to be and the way of the future. and Julie Moser to our weekends and plans. On the ministers have an training events. Ken teaches a way to way over my overwhelming need run youth groups that is centered on son started to run to share the gospel. I Where did we get the gospel, steeped in scripture, in- a fever. It wasn’t had spent my years so stuck? volves prayer and engages students in something I was very far in youth ministry tell- First, let me suggest that the harvest service, in order for them to experience worried about because my ing youth all the truths of the we reap is related to the way we sow the body of Christ. His approach is a wife is a registered nurse. To make Bible. Through the years, I’ve had seeds. Many years ago at a Willow fundamental paradigm shift because it a long story short, my son’s fever some very devoted youth and I’ve Creek Leadership Conference, I heard places discipleship ahead of evange- spiked above 104 degrees, and he had some that got their “get out of a phrase that has stuck with me ever lism, just as Jesus did (see the Great went into a seizure. I prayed over youth group free card” when they since. “What we win people with, we Commission). In other words, it seeks my son as we waited for the ambu- got their driver’s license. Of course win them to.” The point being made to build up the body before reaching lance. In that moment, I knew if Sa- we have all heard the old saying, was simple. If we offer fun and games out to the world. Ken’s book of youth tan was trying this hard to distract “you can lead a horse to water but and little content, we should not expect group meetings Programs 2 Go has me, God had a wonderful plan for spiritual depth among the youth of our become a resource we are distributing this trip. After spending the night Continued on page ten. churches. To take it a step further, if to our youth ministers. However, Ken’s we use wild and crazy fun (which most way is not the only way. It simply Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 10

e never ran for public office. He never wrote Amazing Life in Days: a book. He never trav- H whole camp full of small group eled more than 200 miles from discussions. Stewart Fenters led 3 his hometown. He died before he Jesus Weekend 2007 was 40. And yet, he still changed us in musical worship and Phillip history. We count our years by his Holaday brought the joy to the life. His name is known around weekend with mixers and games. the world: Jesus. Rev. Ken Weldon offered us Eu- On March 2 through 4 at charist on Sunday, and Charlotte Camp St. Christopher, we took 130 Smith was our overall leader and host participants through the life of our and did an excellent job keeping ev- Savior at JESUS WEEKEND.1 This is erything on track. If you group didn’t a powerful event catered to Confi rma- make it this year, make plans to come tion groups, but open to all youth. We next Spring. So many youth fi nd this started with Christmas and walked event to be signifi cant in their through His life through the Cross spiritual growth. and on to Easter. Along the way, What did the youth think we challenged everyone with the of the weekend? “Fun expe- joy of discipleship, the humbleness rience. I learned about the of the foot washing and the Lord and the meaning pain of the Cross. Jonathan of the cross.” “It Bennett from Holy Cross was awesome.” along with Dickie Miler “Getting clos- and Oeland Camp from er to the Lord St. Paul’s, Summerville, and know- offered the teaching. ing more of Brenda Szymanowski what he went and the Youth Com- though for mission facilitated a us.” By Oeland Camp, Youth Minister, St. Paul’s, Summerville

Can This Teen be Saved? Continued from page nine. about a firestorm of criticism. To that to get the attention of teenagers, we many places where we still see enter- Fruit That Will Last skip over the fun and games in favor must compete with Hollywood. The tainment driven youth events, we fi nd If we want to see fruit that will last, of Bible study, worship, and prayer research and reality of many ministries that God is doing good things there. A we must recognize the deeper hunger may mean that parents don’t perceive today is showing this thinking to be recent national youth event that some in students for Biblical truth and an the youth group to be as fun as they inaccurate. Entertainment-driven min- of our churches participated in had wild engaging spirituality. We have to com- had growing up. Until we experience istry has been the norm for more than and crazy antics on stage, a concert pare our methods to that which we see dynamic Bible teaching, engaging a decade, and yet the research done style worship band, and an excellent in scripture and slay some sacred cows! prayer and worship, and life changing by Christian Smith concludes that the speaker who challenged students with This shift in our thinking is relevant not missions and evangelism opportuni- faith of today’s teens is best described the gospel. Some of us there wondered only to youth ministry but to the whole ties, we cannot grasp that students will as moralistic therapeutic deism! In why we needed all the entertainment of our church. warm to such. At times, we wrongly recent years, our diocesan youth events when students were really hungry for To read the full article in Time assume that students don’t want or are have moved away from bringing in the the truth about God and an experience Magazine online, go to: not ready to be challenged. big name speakers, bands, and worship of worship. It seemed such a mixed http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ leaders. That is not to suggest that offering and certainly was not an ex- article/0,9171,1552027-1,00.html. Consumer Driven they are not effective in ministry, but perience that could be replicated in the Mentality we question why we need someone local church. However, the gospel was who has been on television or in mov- clear and challenged the students. The The third resistance comes from our ies to communicate the gospel. Why Holy Spirit’s movement was clear in American consumer-driven mentality. spend enormous amounts of money the event. We praise God for that! This has profoundly affected the Amer- on celebrities when we have excellent ican church! The entertainment model communicators and worship leaders of ministry is driven by celebrity status in our midst who do not need to make Leading our Youth Continued from page nine. and the wow factor. We seem to think a living from it? Having said that, in you can’t make him drink,” right? Well would have taken to spread the gospel if Christ is the water in this analogy, I if God had let the disciples do it on feel as though at times I’ve been lead- their own? I’m pretty sure we would ing my youth to lemonade or maybe be worshiping Oprah over here in the Kool-Aid. It still is made primarily of States by the time Christianity made it water but the powder just makes it look over here. and taste a bit different. I wasn’t lead- Finally and most importantly while ing teenagers to the full Gospel. The in London, I was able to spend some main thing in my teaching was Christ time with youth pastors who are teach- but I felt as if I had to put enough extra ing and proclaiming the Gospel with stuff or “powder” in the teaching that joy in a place where Christian compla- all the youth would feel comfortable. cency is the norm. Although England It’s very easy to get caught up in the has many churches, Christianity is mentality that we have to make our even more out of the mainstream than When: Saturday, April 28, 2007, he power of Mosaic is that we youth group comfortable to all who it is here. Their struggles seem only to 12:30-8:00 pm Twon’t just be talking about wor- attend. The problem is that we neglect bring about joy in the fact that they are ship…we’ll be doing it! Throughout teaching the youth to be disciples. doing God’s Will. I pray to God that I Who: Any middle and high the afternoon you will experience During my time at the conference, can have such joy in my struggles and school students who have three distinct worship styles and I was reminded that Christ didn’t just setbacks. If I had to pick one thing I a heart for worship venues. Our time together will want us to have a personal relation- brought back with me from my trip conclude with a powerful worship ship with Him. If that were the case, to share, it would be the image of my Where: Church of the Holy Cross, experience in which the various wouldn’t he take us from this world son and the excitement he had as he 2520 Middle Street, styles will be blended together. when we accept Him as our Lord and saw me coming back to the fl at where Sullivan’s Island, SC Savior? He left us here to “go and make we were staying. He was looking out Details and Format: disciples of all nations.” Here was my the window in expectation that I would Cost: $10 (at the door… 12 p.m. Registration Opens next tough question, “How do you be coming home. When he saw me he advance registration not 1 p.m. Mosiac Begins necessary) ‘make disciples of all nations’ from was jumping up and down, screaming 6 p.m. Dinner (provided) Hollywood, South Carolina?” That’s “Daddy, Daddy,” and wanting to be 7-8 p.m. Final Worship Experience Speaker: The Rev. David Dubay a hard question! in my arms. That made it all too clear St. Philip’s Church Questions? The good thing is it’s a question that what my purpose in ministry was. I’m Charleston I don’t have to answer now or maybe here because others need to know the Contact Lisa Jones at 843.722.4075 at all. Christ has called me to “GO,” joy that is inside us and the desire to Topic: What is worship? or [email protected] not to sit and come up with a plan, with and held by our heavenly Father. then go. Can you imagine how long it Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 11 The Vestry Retreat A Time to Unify Thoughts on Faithful and Effective Church Leadership By Elizabeth Pennewill n the last edition of the and align their resources, systems and Jubilate Deo the planning ministries accordingly. They will not retreat was described as a tolerate a maintenance mindset. Many wise investment of time spiritual leaders are born, and vestries and fi nancial resources. To are blessed to have them, and others recap, the planning retreat can be made with effective training. is held in the fall and its purpose is for the church’s The Role of the Vestry leadership to make plans for the fol- Another means to building up the lowing year. Ideally, this retreat is vestry body is to focus on their role Iheld before the annual budget is de- as spiritual leaders. How is a vestry veloped. member’s responsibility different from The planning retreat will address that of a board member of any other key questions such as: How effectively not-for-profi t organization? Here are are this year’s goals being accom- a few teaching ideas: plished? In what areas of ministry does God seem to be blessing us this year? Ten Teaching Points What steps might we take next year for Vestry Retreats that will help to fulfi ll our vision? 1. Pray – “The prayer of a righteous The Purpose of the man is powerful and effective.” James Vestry Retreat 5:16; “They devoted themselves to the The planning retreat is entirely apostles’ teaching and to the fellow- Maria Sample, above, cares for a young patient during the ninth Medical different from the vestry retreat nor- ship, to the breaking of bread and to Mission to the Dominican Republic. Photo: Peter R. Smith mally held early in the year following prayer.” Acts 2:42 a church’s annual meeting. The dual purpose of the vestry retreat is to foster 2. Tithe – “‘Bring the whole tithe Tenth Diocesan Medical Mission Planned unity among vestry members while into the storehouse, that there may be providing training food in my house. Test he tenth Mission Medical patients during our visit. These in spiritual leader- me in this,’ says the Twill travel to the Dominican patients typically do not have ship. LORD Almighty, ‘and Republic July 19-29, 2007, to access and cannot afford basic see if I will not throw celebrate and share our faith with medical treatment within their “The Canons of the open the floodgates our Dominican brothers and sisters. own country. Spiritual church give exclu- of heaven and pour The mission team has traveled to While much “doctoring” will Leadership sive authority over out so much blessing Santo Domingo, San Francisco, occur, the primary purpose of this and Santiago DR, to set up short trip is to reestablish and further A well-planned the fi scal affairs of that you will not have vestry retreat will room enough for it.’” term medical, dental, and pharmacy deepen our relationship in Christ the parish to the help undergird the - Malachi 3:10 clinics in the poorest of barrios in with our Dominican friends and vestry’s spiritual vestry. But vestry these urban areas. family. Please remember our leadership responsi- members are also 3. Define Reality – This year’s mission team in- group in prayer as we prepare cludes physicians, nurses, pharma- and travel. The continued support bilities by exhorting spiritual leaders Max DePree calls this the members to a the fi rst responsibility cists, dentists, lay support people, throughout the Diocese means so who are committed higher understand- of a leader. It involves and Rev. Becky Coerper as the team much to the success of this mis- ing of their calling to building up the looking at the church’s chaplain. We will set up temporary sion. and giving them Body of Christ so culture and systems in at the Albergue Children’s Shelter Submitted in His service, and at Cristo Salvador church and tools to deepen that it can be an ef- terms of its size, as- Peter R. Smith, DMD, St. Helena, their own Christian sessing the condition anticipate seeing between 700-800 Beaufort, SC fective instrument walk. For example, of the church in terms The Spirit of the of mission and min- of its discipleship ef- Disciplines: Un- istry in the world.” fectiveness. 7. Be Continuous Learners – One isn’t good enough. They succeed only derstanding How tiny example: Does the vestry know when they fi nd a way to make people God Changes Lives Vestry Handbook, 4. Affi rm and Focus all that the Diocese has to offer? Is excited by and confi dent in what comes by Dallas Willard, Diocese of on the Vision – A good the church taking advantage of all of next...For a leader, the challenge is that is a great resource South Carolina vision is aligned with the excellent resources available to in every society ever studied, people that would form the the Great Commission. them in the areas of youth ministry, fear the future. The future is unstable, basis of a terrific It is discerned by the Christian faith formation, college and unknown, and therefore potentially vestry retreat. rector and affi rmed by young adult ministry and leadership dangerous. So in order to succeed, Spiritual leaders are not content the leadership. Unifi ed, they hold the consulting? Do they know how the leaders must engage our fear of the with the status quo. They see leader- vision up to the congregation. congregational development depart- unknown and turn it into spiritedness. ship from a biblical worldview which ment supports churches that have a By far the most effective way to turn means they are servants fi rst. They 5. Engage in Strategic Planning/ vision? fear into confi dence is to be clear – to have a clear understanding that the Alignment – If a church’s systems, re- defi ne the future in such vivid terms church’s mission is the Great Commis- sources, and ministries are not aligned 8. Be Unafraid of Change – “And that we can see where we are headed. sion (Matthew 28). Spiritual leaders with the vision, the church is stuck. surely I am with you always, to the Clarity is the antidote to anxiety, and pray for God’s vision for their church very end of the age.” – Jesus therefore clarity is the preoccupation of 6. Be Good the effective leader. If you do nothing Stewards of 9. Be Unifi ed – Nothing guarantees else as a leader, be clear.” Resources a divided congregation like a divided – The Clear Leader, by Bill Breen, – The vestry vestry. Fast Company, Issue 92, Page 65, has exclusive March 2005 authority over 10. Be Clear – “There’s something the fi scal affairs unique and different that makes a If you are interested in learning more of the parish, leader, and it’s not about creativity or about church leadership, check the next but if that’s the courage or integrity. As important as edition of the Jubilate Deo, or call me, main consider- they are, you can have those attributes Elizabeth Pennewill, Consultant for ation guiding and still fail to be a great leader. A Congregational Leadership decision-mak- leader’s job is to rally people toward Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina ing, the vestry a better future. Leaders can’t help but 843-452-1986 pennewill@esite-usa. is stuck. change the present, because the present com. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 12 St. Andrew’s Mission Church’s Container Arrives in Liberia he twenty-foot container In 2005, NACA of church, school, medi- reopened the cal and relief items sent outpatient unit by St. Andrew’s Mission of the hospital Church in Charleston ar- and has since Trived safely in Liberia in December. continued to pay Food items, clothing, blankets, honorariums books and toys were distributed among to the medical five different orphanages over the staff. St. Timo- Christmas holiday. The elderly resi- thy Hospital dents of the Fendell Displaced Shelter provides vital also received items. health services In January the medical equipment to the people of and supplies were delivered to the Robertsport and Medical Director and staff at the St. its environs. The Clergy of the Diocese of Liberia Church of Liberia, and both Rev. James Timothy Hospital, located in Rob- Hundreds of used 1940 and 1982 are expected to receive clerical shirts, Yarsiah and Rev. Wilmot Merchant are ertsport, Grand Cape Mount Count, Hymnals and more than 300 hundred cassocks, vestments, etc., donated graduates of this institution. northwestern Liberia. The National 1979 Books of Common Prayer will by the Vestment Exchange Program, A few schools have been earmarked Association of Capemountainians in be distributed to clergy and church located in the Diocese of New Jersey, to receive donations of the fi ve comput- the America, Inc. (NACA) collaborat- representatives in March during the and churches in the Diocese of South ers, two typewriters and two printers. ed with St. Andrew’ s Mission Church upcoming Diocese Convention of the Carolina. Other non-Episcopal clergy Electricity is scarce in Liberia, and this to help transport and distribute the Episcopal Church of Liberia. Also will also receive clerical shirts. makes it diffi cult to operate electrical medical equipment and supplies from included were used church hangings, The Hymnals, Prayer Books, church equipment. However, in July 2006, the Freeport of Monrovia to the St. linens, frontals, chalices, patens and materials and ornaments will help to electricity was restored to many parts Timothy Hospital in Robertsport City. ciborium. revitalize many Episcopal churches of the capital city, Monrovia. that were badly affected by As Liberia recovers from 14 years the brutal Liberian Civil War of the brutal civil war and destruction, that ended three years ago. St. Andrew’s Mission Church, in col- The Episcopal Church of laboration with the Diocese of South Liberia, like the Episcopal Carolina, other churches, institutions Church, USA, uses the same and individuals are making a huge Hymnals and Prayer Books. impact on the empowerment and re- Some rural congregations building of broken and shattered lives in Liberia do not have any of God’s children. Hymnal or Prayer Books to The donated items have made a big conduct worship services. difference in the life of the Church, Theological books, Bible schools, hospital, orphanages and Commentaries and Interpret- community in Liberia. All the ben- ers, Bibles, etc., are expected eficiaries expressed their gratitude. to be donated to the Theology Several Episcopal churches in the Dio- Department at the Cuttington cese of South Carolina have agreed to University College in Sua- collaborate with St. Andrew’s Mission coco, Liberia. These items Church in subsequent global outreach will help to equip the library efforts. at the Cuttington University College. Cuttington is owned and operated by the Episcopal Restructuring Diocesan Support for Social Ministries By Ed Dyckman, Department of Social Ministries, Diocese of South Carolina.

cclesiastically Speaking… is the “language” fi eld using the concept of “zero-based” budgeting. one must use when visiting the Deaneries of Through the Jubilate Deo and our Social Ministries the Diocese of South Carolina. Well, not re- Electronic-Newsletter we will inform all Diocesan E ministries, missions, and churches of the zero-based ally. The Department of Social Ministries has visited four deaneries and the clergy we met couldn’t have budgeting criteria developed by the Diocese’s Finance been nicer or more accommodating! The photo Committee and approved by the Diocesan Council. shows the members of the Florence Deanery with The “bottom-line?” Rather than anticipating receipt whom we met on Valentines Day! Appropriate to the of 2008 operational funds from the Diocese, all min- occasion, we demonstrated the website of our partner istries and missions need more fully to use the tools “Abundant Hearts” at http://www.abundanthearts. available to them through the Department of Social org as well as our Department’s website at www. Ministries, e.g., its website, electronic newsletter, socialministries.com. Abundant Hearts communication techniques, and Our message focused on: (a) inreach and out- event seed money, to INSPIRE churches and com- reach, i.e., how we can help churches serve the needy munities to provide these ministries and missions both within and without their church family; and with direct fi nancial and volunteer support. To help (b) communication, i.e., how we can use Abundant the process work, we encourage all church offi ces to: Hearts technology to streamline communication be- (a) pass the monthly Social Ministries E-newsletter tween and among church groups (Episcopal Church contents to all their parishioners and (b) publish the Women, Youth, Christian Education, Outreach and website address www.socialminiustries.com in all Missions, etc.) at the church, community (ecumeni- their parish publications. cal), Deanery, and Diocesan levels. If you would like to share information concern- Another important message is, starting with ing communication and social ministry and mission the 2008 budget, the Diocesan Council will place needs and opportunities in your community, please all ministries and missions, i.e., those traditionally contact Ed Dyckman, Chair, Department of Social supported by the Diocese and others operating from Ministries, at 843-367-5647, edward.dyckman@att. within communities, on a level-funding playing net and/or [email protected]. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 13

By Sam Clawson

nthony Kodjo Kow- beidu returned to the God is Here and God is Near land of his birth on February 2, 2007, Associate Rector from St. Andrew’s Mt. Pleasant, but this was a differ- Anthony Kowbeidu, Visits Liberian Homeland ent Liberia than the one he left in 1994. Anthony returned was forced to Ato re-establish contact and to begin flee in order to a new relationship with St. Thomas survive. An- Episcopal Church in Monrovia. On thony sought Sunday after his arrival, he stood in refuge in the the pulpit of St. Thomas and preached compound of a sermon on hope to a congregation the American that was spilling into the streets. Embassy. Sometimes to know where you are going you have to know where you Salvation have been. Anthony began life in a yellow in Christ mud hut in Yapoa, Liberia, a village T h e o n e of 150. He was nine years old when he thing that the saw his first white man, a missionary. rebels could Little did he know that this strange man not destroy who gave him candy was a missionary was hope. For for the same Lord that Anthony later Anthony had came to worship and serve. For at that received a gift time, Anthony had been raised in the more valuable traditional African religion. It was not than a house until his family moved from the village or even his to Monrovia when he was 10 that his dignity, the family became Christians and he came gift of salva- to know Jesus Christ. tion through Jesus Christ From left, Anthony’s sister, Afua, Anthony, his niece Gbadee and nephew Amandu. our Lord. The A Nightmare of people of St. Thomas continued to greeted with, “Welcome to Liberia.” Anthony also preached a sermon Violence worship and, throughout the trials and Customs asked him to open his suitcase that challenged the church in Libe- The Liberia of Anthony’s birth tribulations, remained faithful. They but immediately passed him through as ria, comparing the Church, whether became a nightmare of violence that bound together in worship even as a missionary. The traffic into Monrovia in Liberia or America, to a car filled lasted until he left for America in 1994. every family lost family members and was not stopped by rebel checkpoints with gas, but sitting in a garage. He From the violent regime of Samuel Doe friends. but only the heavy traffic of people challenged the church to get out and through the atrocities of Charles Taylor We ought always to thank God moving about freely. In Monrovia, preach the Gospel: “Get the car out of and his rebels, life was a daily struggle for you, brothers, and rightly so, people filled the streets. Unarmed, yes, the garage and onto the highways.” to avoid the seemingly random acts because your faith is growing more unarmed, policemen now stood where The church responded powerfully of violence by men in uniform. This and more, and the love every one of camo-clad rebels once stood with their to Anthony’s sermon, with a chorus of was especially true after Taylor was you has for each other is increasing. powerful rifles. He saw the hope in the “amen’s.” elected president, following his bloody Therefore, among God’s churches we faces of the people, despite the devasta- In later meetings with Father James rebellion. Anthony remembers often boast about your perseverance and tion to the infrastructure of the country. Sellee, the rector of St. Thomas, along working his way carefully through the faith in all the persecutions and trials The country, including Monrovia, with Dr. Clark and members of the streets while going to get his mother you are enduring. 2 Thes.1:3-4 its capital of approximately 700,000 vestry, Anthony explored the most some food, hoping to avoid the roving people, is still without electricity, other pressing needs of the church. Time after bands of rebels, stealing and killing at A New Home than what is supplied by private genera- time, representatives of the congrega- will. tors. tion said that education is the single One afternoon he was confronted A New Life As Anthony climbed to the pulpit most urgent need. The school that St. with a drunken group of marauders In the midst of these circumstances, at St. Thomas the Sunday after he re- Thomas had operated had been burned who pointed their rifles to several Dr. Charles A. Clark, senior warden turned, he spoke to this very hope that during the war. corpses that had been lying the in street and now leader of the Unity Party, is ours in Christ Jesus our Lord. His for days in the hot sun. “Hey you, bury saw Anthony’s faithfulness. He offered text was from Ezekiel 37, the Valley to help Anthony out of these depths. of Dry Bones. Islamic Schools Through great personal Established sacrifice, he sponsored An- The hand of the LORD was upon me, Father Sellee noted that, since the thony to study in the United and he brought me out by the Spirit of war, petrol dollars have poured in from States, paying for his flight the LORD and set me in the middle Arab countries and Islamic schools to America and his first of a valley; it was full of bones. He are being established. While Muslims year at Voorhees College. led me back and forth among them, account for 20% of the population, Bishop Salmon and oth- and I saw a great many bones on the Sellee said, “their influence is becom- ers soon came alongside floor of the valley, bones that were ing disproportionate.” Anthony as he completed very dry. He asked me, “Son of man, Anthony was also able to renew his degree in sociology at can these bones live?” I said, “O his ties with family and friends. His Voorhees and his divinity Sovereign LORD, you alone know.” brother, two sisters, nephew and many degree at University of the Then he said to me, “Prophesy to aunts, uncles and cousins warmly wel- South (Sewanee). these bones and say to them, ‘Dry comed him home. Despite many severe Even during this time, bones, hear the word of the LORD! and continuing hardships, his family the war raged on. In 1998, This is what the Sovereign LORD has endured, mainly though Anthony’s Anthony returned to Mon- says to these bones: I will make sacrificial assistance. rovia for his mother’s fu- breath enter you, and you will come While Monrovia seems to be a neral. When he entered the to life. I will attach tendons to you large city with the streets teeming with country at Roberts Interna- and make flesh come upon you and people, it is really a small town. When tional Airport, he was met cover you with skin; I will put breath walking the streets, hardly a block by rebel troops, who took in you, and you will come to life. Then passed without someone calling to An- his suitcase and dumped Anthony with his friend, Thomas Collins. you will know that I am the LORD.’” thony, “Kodjo, is that you!?” Anthony the contents, spilling even Ezekiel 37: 1-6 will lead a medical/dental mission these bodies!” Anthony will never for- his mother’s burial clothes, back to Monrovia next year and prays get that scene and the smell that lingers the same clothes he had lovingly God is Here and Near that our Lord will open doors that will to this day in his memory. bought the week before for his beloved lead to a re-building the St Thomas mother, onto the filthy ground. Anthony preached a sermon of The horror of the rebels knew no hope, restoration and renewal. “God school. boundaries. His family lived in a small is here and God is near.” Even in the Anthony Kowbeidu is associate four room house behind a store, with Returning to Liberia midst of war, God says, “I was there.” rector at St Andrew’s, Mt. Pleasant his mother, two sisters, two brothers Now, let’s fast forward to February In the midst of devastation, God calls and oversees Missions, Outreach, and and his nephew. For no reason, the al- 2, 2007. As the plane taxied to Roberts out to us, “I was there.” There is no Evangelism. He was accompanied to cohol and drug crazed rebels came one International Airport, old memories place that we can go and not be with Liberia by Sam Clawson, St. Andrew’s night and burned his home. His family flooded in. This time, however, he was His Spirit. International Missions Team Leader. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 14

THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. LUKE & ST. PAUL Maine Event Saturday, April 21, 2007

Fresh Maine Lobster or Grilled Steak Tickets: $25.00 Each Gather With Drinks: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM In the beautiful Cathedral Garden (Debugged for your dining pleasure) 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Broadway show tunes by Deborah and Jack Kenna! That All May be One Exciting raffles held throughout the event! Fifth Annual All Edisto Women’s Ministry Conference For reservations, call Betty Schaffer at (843) 762-0127 By The Rev. E. Weyman Camp IV, Checks should be mailed directly to her at Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church, 3. Racial Barriers were demolished! 235 Country Club Lane, Charleston, SC 29412 Edisto Sisters who are black and white all gave leadership in teaching, testifying, Call the Cathedral at (843) 722-7345 for information. “I in them and thou in me, that they praying, singing and participating. may become perfectly one, so that the Always sold out! Act now! world may know that thou hast sent me 4. Denominational Barriers were No tickets available after April 17, 2007. and hast loved them even as thou hast demolished! Sponsored by loved me.” John 17 Baptists, Roman Catholics, Epis- the Episcopal Church Women of the Cathedral. copalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, he 5th Annual All Edisto Wom- AME, RMUE, Independent and non- en’s Ministry Conference was denominational all came together. held this past February 10, They sang traditional hymns, renewal T music and gospel! 2007, at the Presbyterian Church. It was very signifi cant in several ways. A Year of Breakthroughs 5. Trinity gave significant servant 1. 100% of the Edisto churches par- leadership! By The Rev. Wang News from China ticipated! Nineteen ladies from Trinity exer- cised servant leadership for this confer- t the beginning of 2006, I Lay leadership from every church Serving in the Drug Rehabilitation on Edisto Island was involved, named ence. Even though the conference was reported on the Messiah Center on the program, and lead in some as- held in the Presbyterian sanctuary, they concert held at the city I am also teaching residents at the pect of the day’s activities. 100% !! were served and supported by Episco- indoor stadium and how it Refuge, a drug rehabilitation center. This is spiritually huge! Edisto Island palians. This included our own Mar- Ahad miraculously come together. By This group has personally experienced tha Sparks as a leading organizer and is still a relatively small and geographi- the end of the year, we began to see the power of God through their initial cally separate place, but differences Joanne Ellison, the keynote speaker, the fruits of that concert. The rippling rehabilitation, yet their previous psy- and disagreements still exist. What from St. Andrews, Mt. Pleasant. Spiri- effect of that event is showing up in my chological problems and tenuous hold if 100% of the churches of any other tually, it’s a great place to be. life and in the lives of my colleagues. on Biblical truth sometimes derails larger area all participated together? them. Each resident is assigned two For anything? I think our Lord Jesus, The last night Jesus was with Working with HIV/AIDS Patients buddies who stay with them for seven by the power of His Holy Spirit, won a his apostles he prayed for his future Wonderful things are happening days, keeping close tabs on them even big victory for His Kingdom on Edisto disciples that they may become per- in the work among heroin addicts and when they go to the loo. When they Island! fectly one. Over the last 1,000 years, those with HIV/AIDS, particularly need a fi x, the buddies pray with them ever since the split between the East those who live in and, with God’s and the West in the Church, we have rural areas without 2. Over 300 ladies attended! help, they come The largest sanctuary on the island understood this in some spiritually access to informa- I have no relatives through both lit- disassociated way. But on one day, in tion or assistance. was filled to overflowing, standing in this land and every erally and physi- room only. There is only one other one place, for one moment, on Edisto My role has clear- cally. This group Island, it was so! Thank you Lord for ly become that of building on the island that could hold day I rely on God’s help presents its own more people - the Presbyterian Gym! the taste! Can’t wait for heaven! a teacher, pastor, set of challenges counselor, priest to survive spiritually, for their helpers and consultant, and for me as emotionally other patients and their families had 20 years, it’s all beginning to make not only with well. those who suffer and physically. a chance to hear the Gospel. During sense. Many people look at me and think that since I look the part and can from drug and Great Sorrow Yang’s illness, his caregivers had the HIV problems, Opens Doors to opportunity to join us at our Services. get lost in a crowd, I need no support. but also to those I need your help. Sharing the There is no way to predict how God’s But that’s far from the truth. I have no ministering to the Gospel grace will be extended or how it will relatives in this land, and every day I poor, the hearing One recent ex- be carried out. All I can say is that no rely on God’s help to survive, survive impaired the Bible school students and perience has touched the lives of many. matter how limited my human effort spiritually, emotionally and physically. halfway house residents. Yang, a 21-year-old HIV positive rehab has been in these seemingly helpless I need your help. I love teaching because it gives me resident, who drove for the Refuge cases, God fi nds a way to break into In this next year I would love to an opportunity to utilize the years of Center became seriously infected after these marginalized lives with the hope see some of our local church members training I’ve received. The hard part having teeth extracted and died two of life eternal. give their testimonies, pray and teach is the resistance people have to read- months later. While he was still in the At Yang’s funeral, I gave his eulogy, some of the other local Christians. ing and studying God’s word on their hospital, I was able to go with the di- and spoke about the Christian’s hope If you can assist us, please call St. own. Most of those I work with are rector of his group from the HIV/AIDS of eternal life with God. It made me Michael’s Church at 843-723-0603 or used to attending worship services and ministry to serve him the Eucharist realize that it is not about what I do or Bishop Salmon at 843-722-4075. Let’s hearing Scriptures read and preached daily. When he was released, I asked fail to do, but about what God is doing work together for the mercy, grace and from. They are not used to delving a licensed Hospice friend to help the in a land devastated and in people who blessings of God to reach to all those into the Bible and studying it on their Refuge residents set up his care unit have absolutely no hope. who need help, one person at a time to own. Every Sunday night, I am teach- and taught them how to care for him. The author of this article is serving in Your Support is Needed ing a Bible Study using the inductive That’s when I realized that God, in His a culturally-sensitive country. At her I said yes to Christ’s call to the or- method. Please pray for this every time mercy, was bringing his saving grace request we are not publishing her full dained ministry in China in 1986. After you pray for me. in Christ to the AIDS hospital where name. Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 15 A Message of Faith and Hope Bishop Skilton Delivers Homily at Annual Church Dominican Republic Diocesan Convention Business Conference “God is good, all the time. And all the time, God is good.” This is a com- May 6-8 mon greeting and response of the faith- ful in the African church. These were he 3rd Annual Diocesan more! We will also the only English words spoken by Church Business Con- end our con- Right Reverend William Skilton dur- ference is coming to St. ference with ing his homily at the closing Eucharist Christopher Camp and a closing Eu- and consecration service of the recent TConference Center May 6-8, 2007. charist, with Diocesan convention of the Dominican We will begin Sunday night with a T h e R e v. Republic Episcopal Church February social hour, dinner, and group dis- T e r e n c e 2nd-4th 2007. Bishop Skilton’s mes- cussion. This year we are pleased Lee serv- sage of hope and faith energized an to have The Rev. Gerald Keucher, ing as our already-electrifi ed overfl ow crowd of author of “Remember the Future, Chaplain. 800 at the Santo Domingo Cultural Arts Financial Leadership and Asset Center. The celebration of shared faith Management for Congregations” Who should attend? as our Monday plenary speaker. in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Treasurers, vestry members, par- Father Keucher started as a mile long procession from ish administrators, has been on the ad- Senior and Junior Epiphany Church down to the seaside ministrative staff Wardens, Finance center. Hymns sung in Spanish fi lled Who should as the controller of Committee Mem- the air throughout the route, as vested the Diocese of New attend? bers, Business clergy, seminarians, friends, family York for more than Managers, Rec- and parishioners professed their faith The Rev. Miguelina Espinal, shown a decade. He will Treasurers tors—anyone in- in song for all of the city to hear. above with Bishop Skilton, is the present three one- Vestry Members volved in the busi- Reverends Tommy Tipton, Callie vicar of the Church in Bonao. She hour sessions cov- Parish Administrators ness affairs of the Perkins, Terence Lee, Marshall Huey, preached at General Convention and ering such topics as Senior and Junior Wardens church. and Dr. Peter Smith joined Bishop serves from Province IX on Executive Leadership (having Finance Committee Members Skilton for the three day convention Council. Photo: Peter R. Smith the confidence in Please make plans and celebration of the Dominican Business Managers a future and mak- Rectors now to join us— Episcopal Church hosted by Bishop renewed the ongoing relationship of ing decisions for Anyone involved in the you may clip and Julio Holguin and the local parishes the our diocese and theirs. the future), Assets, business affairs of the mail in the regis- of the island. The spirit-fi lled event (how to think clear- church. tration form, be- ly about managing low, or go on-line property, endow- to www.dioces- ments, and reserve eofsc.org, click on Local Episcopalian Prepares for funds), and Investments, (how to “calendar,” locate the event, then manage them with prudence so they click “register now.” If you register United Nations Policy-Making maintain their purchasing power on-line, be prepared to pay with over the long term). After a morn- a credit card or direct debit from on the Girl-Child ing of serious work, we will have your checking account. The cost is ottie Pagliaro is reading a lot In preparation for UNCSW, Dot- the afternoon free or you may take $125 per person double occupancy about girls this month, but not tie is doing her homework, reading a nature walk led by Jim Koenig, and $175 single occupancy. This Din Seventeen or other popular the same reports, background papers, program manager at the camp. Sto- covers lodging, the conference girl magazines. As an Anglican-Episco- opening statements, and documents ryteller Tim Lowry will entertain and materials (including a compli- pal delegate to the 51st United Nations such as The Convention on the Rights us Monday night, performing “The mentary copy of Gerald Keucher’s Commission on the Status of Women of the Child, as are the member states Book of Esther, a Joyful Read- book), and all meals. We wish to (UNCSW), she is studying major re- of UNCSW. She is also is studying ing!” Tuesday morning breakout encourage everyone to come and ports about violence and discrimination reports from organizations beyond the workshops will be held on facilities stay overnight to gain the full ex- against girls. United Nations that care about girls, management, church labor laws, perience of networking with your The annual UNCSW meeting such as UNICEF. Recently, UNICEF discretionary funds, and much peers; however, commuter rates brings together thousands of women issued The State of the World’s Chil- are available. from around the world to promote dren 2007 documenting that millions gender equality and empowerment of girls continue to live in poverty, are of women. The theme of this year’s disproportionately affected by HIV/ UNCSW gathering, from February 26 AIDS, are less likely to attend school 2007 Church Business Conference, May 6-8, through March 9, 2007, at the United than boys, and are often subject to Nations headquarters in New York physical and sexual violence. Name: City, is “the elimination of all forms According to Carolyn Hannan, Di- Position: of discrimination and violence against rector of the Division for the Advance- the girl child.” More than 60 Anglican ment of Women at the United Nations, Church: Church City: women and girls, from 31 nations in adolescent girls ages nine to fourteen Telephones:Telephones: both the developing and the developed are especially vulnerable to the effects worlds, will participate as members of of poverty and HIV/AIDS, as well as Fax # the largest non-governmental delega- armed confl ict. As adults die, she said, E-mail: tion to UNCSW. girls are more likely to be taken out of Roomate Preference: As a delegate, Dottie will attend school in order to run households. The plenary sessions at the UN, as well burden of domestic responsibility both Single Room Preference: as parallel educational and cultural ends their education and isolates girls Current Church Software: Finance: events, engage in round-table conver- by cutting them off from their peers. sations with other delegates, and select While her work as a delegate to Membership: a particular area of focus, such as edu- UNCSW will be sobering, Dottie Lodging (all meals included): (check one) cation, health, prostitution, traffi cking, also imagines it will be inspiring and $125 per person, Double Occubancy or violence. empowering. She will witness the Dottie attends Grace Church, UNCSW creating new policies for $175 per person, Single Occupancy Charleston, and has been active in member states that benefi t girls. She Commuter rate: Check all days that apply national Episcopal Church activities. will also experience the Anglican She was also a delegate in 2006 to the Communion’s own commitment to cre- Sunday $30 Monday $40 TuesdayTuesday $30 TotalTotal $ Anglican-Episcopal delegate to the ating a better future for girls. Just as the 50th United Nations Commission on UNCSW begins, the Anglican women Complete one form per attendee and enclose appropriate fee. the Status of Women (UNCSW). and girl delegates will be welcomed “I hope to learn much about the and commissioned at a special event on status of girls in the world, because February 24th, 2007, at Trinity Church Please clip and return registration form by April 20, 2007. Only those they are the future for women, for the on Wall Street entitled Girls Claiming cancellations received by April 20th will qualify for a refund. Make church, and for the global community,” the Future: Hopes and Challenges. checks payable to Diocese of South Carolina and return to Linda Bun- said Dottie. “I am also eager to hear the UNICEF. ting, P. O. Box 20127, Charleston, SC, 29413. Questions? Call 722- different perspectives of my Anglican 4075 for additional information. sister delegates.” Jubilate Deo, April-May 2007, Page 16

Introducing the Director for College and Young Adult Ministries Margaret C. “Peggy” Robinson

Daron Taylor recently joined the dioc- you will hear his passion for the Retires After 44 Years of Service esan team as our Director for College “missing generation” within the eggy Robinson and Young Church. Many churches around known as “Mrs. Adult Minis- the world are facing the challenge York Place” has de- tries. Daron of engaging those between the ages cided it is time to and his wife of 18 and 30 with the gospel and Psay goodbye to York Place Debbi, along integrating them within the life of and life as she has known it with their the church. It is to this mission for quite some time. During two children, that Daron has been called and he her 44-year tenure as Execu- come to us is excited to be serving with us. tive Secretary at York Place, from East Daron is available to meet with she has worked for four L a n s i n g , anyone who is considering how to CEO’s, welcomed countless M i c h i g a n , reach our college-age and young visitors and has been the fi rst where Daron adults. If you have questions for contact with literally thou- Friends celebrated with Peggy (above, left) at a served as the Pastor to Young Adults at Daron, he can be reached by e-mail sands of callers. reception held in her honor. She’is shown with Trinity Church. at [email protected] or by Peggy has witnessed Susan Wallace, Chair of the Board of Trustees. If you spend any time with Daron, phone at 737.2697. many changes through the years. Begun in Charleston, When asked about retirement, SC, as a home for indigent women and Peggy commented: “Retirement will The Pastoral Crisis Intervention Course children, the Episcopal Church Home give me time to slow down and spend for Children became a much-needed resi- more time with my children and family he Pastoral Crisis Intervention continuing education credit from dential treatment center for emotionally and friends. I feel fortunate that I have TCourse will be taught May 10- the University of Maryland. To disturbed children. Now known as York had the opportunity to be part of York 11, 2007, at MUSC’s Harper Student fi nd out more information about the Place, Peggy has referred many families Place for 44 years.” Center. The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy course, visit the International Criti- to the proper source for assistance with a Peggy’s positive attitude, dedication and MUSC’s Department of Pastoral cal Incident Stress Foundation’s problem child. to service, integrity, kindness to everyone Care is sponsoring this course. The website at www. ICISF.org and Her work has been a great enjoyment, and her untiring loyalty to York Place has course was co-authored by Father Rob click on pastoral crisis intervention. but her passion is bridge and golf. Her been a wonderful example. We will truly Dewey shortly before the September To receive a brochure on this course plans are to participate more in both. She miss “Mrs. York Place.” 11 attack. The Course addresses how email ccc@coastalcrisischaplain. also keeps healthy by working out at the to assist a person, or a community, in org or call 843-724-1212. “Y” and being involved with her family’s Important Dates for York Place: crisis, whether it is psychological and/ activities. She is very active in her church Put these events on your calendar: or spiritual. Participants will receive and community. At present, she sings in Founders Day: Sunday, May 6, 2007, and the choir at Divine Savior and serves as “Play for the Child” Golf Tournament, a Lector and Eucharistic minister. Peggy Friday, June 1, 2007. For information, is active at the York YMCA, a member of please contact York Place at 803-684- the Clover Woman’s Club and the Red Hat 4011. The Calendar Club. April 11-15 New Wineskins for Global Missions Conference 16 Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy Volunteer Training 21 Celebration of Ministry for the Rt. Rev. William Skilton More Than Just a Cookbook 21 The Maine Event at Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul Plantation Tours and Tastes is not a that radiates from the deep soul of the 22-23 Healing Mission, Holy Comforter, Sumter typical church cookbook. It is a work South. As if the recipes and the histories 23 - May 4 Christ Church Tea Room of art steeped in the traditions of a par- weren’t enough, the cookbook is packed 28 Mosaic, Youth Event ish that dates back to 1721. Written with kitchen tips and hints honed by May as a celebration for years of experi- the 60th anniver- ence from some 5 Diocesan ECW Annual Meeting sary of the Planta- of the South’s best 5 Day of Healing Prayer, St. Michael’s, Charleston tion & Home Tours down-home cooks. 6 Founders Day, York Place begun by the women Also collected are 6-8 Annual Church Business Conference of Prince George table blessings 10-11 Pastoral Crisis Intervention Training Winyah Episcopal and prayers for the 12 Christianity Explored Church in 1947, this kitchen and hearth 18-19 Spiritual Gifts Workshop, Holy Comforter, Sumter book contains much that warm and fi ll 20 United Thank Offering Ingathering (Suggested Date) more than just reci- the soul the way pes. This 200+ page the recipes do the cookbook features belly. 575 Lowcountry Plantation Tours recipes, cooking hints, and reprints of and Tastes is one cookbook that will original artwork from 31 local artists. not languish on the shelf. 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