August Faithfully, Bob+

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1 The Disciple A Monthly Publication of St. Jude's Church The purpose of St. Jude's Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by proclaiming through words, actions and love the Good News of God in Christ; to provide for spiritual growth and to minister, with love, to the needs of this congregation and to all people. 907 Wichman Street Walterboro, S.C The Rev. Bob Horowitz, Rector stjudes@lowcountry.com online: (843) August 2017 There are some figures in the Old Testament everyone knows about: Abraham, Moses, David, for example. How about the man named Caleb? Do you know his story and the role he played in God's Story? It's a story applicable to our lives. In Numbers 13 Moses chose 12 men who were leaders in their tribes. Caleb was the head of the tribe of Judah-the same tribe as David and the Lord Jesus Christ. Caleb and Joshua, along with 10 other men, were sent into Canaan to see "what the land is like, whether the people who live in it are few or many". They were to be like a scout team on a reconnaissance mission to scope out the land. The key to the whole story is found in 13:1 "The Lord said to Moses, 'Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelite s". God's promise is stated clearly from the outset: the victory is won even though the battle has yet to be fought because God has ordained it. The 12 spies spent 40 days in Canaan and when they returne d they presented to the assembled people some of the fruit of the land as a sign of its fertility, a land "flowing with milk and honey." But 10 of the spie s painted a grim and bleak picture. Sure, the land is flowing with milk and honey, "but the people who live there are strong and the towns are fortified and very large we are not able to go up against this people for they are stronger than we are and we will be devoured." Enter Caleb. When the people heard the report of the 10 they went into a panic, "Would that we had died in the land of Egypt!" Caleb quieted them and said, "Let us go up at once and occupy it for we are well able to overcome it." Caleb (and Joshua) said to the people "do not rebel against the Lord and do not fear the people of the land, for they are no more than bread for us the Lord is with us." The Apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament "we walk by faith a nd not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). Caleb and Joshua walked by faith. The other 10 spies and the people were walked by sight. Walking by faith does not mean ignoring the reality of present situations. Nor does it ignore that there are very real obstacles to living a life of faith. To walk by faith means to trust in God's promises, act on God's promise s, and believe in God's promises when circumstanc es in life challenge us or frighten us. Caleb stood up, not boasting in his strength, but for the promises of God. His confidence rested on God's fa ithfulness. Caleb spent his entire life trusting in God a nd he was a blessed man. Some 45 years later, Caleb spoke again to the Israelites, "I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land; and I brought him an honest report. But my companions who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God. And Mose s swore on that day, saying, 'Surely the land on which your foot has trodden shall be an inheritance for you and your children forever, because you have wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God.' And now, as you see, the LORD has kept me alive, as he said, these forty-five years since the time that the LORD spoke this word to Moses, while Israel was journeying through the wilderness; and here I am today, e ighty-five years old. I am still as strong today as I was on the day that Moses sent me". God blessed Cale b for his fa ithfulness and his patience. Caleb was ready and willing to fight the battles that were his to fight. God promised him vic tory and he promises us who remain faithful to him that same victory of blessing. Faithfully, Bob+

2 MUSIC NOTES Thank you to: * Adult Choir for singing each Sunday this Summer. * All helped me in preparing for a three week vacation! Wednesday Night Choir Rehearsals resume on August 23 rd from 6:00 to 7:00PM in music room. A choir dinner will follow the rehearsal. All current and interested new singers are encouraged to attend. Bell Choir --Several persons have expressed interest in ringing in a bell choir. To be successful, we will need a minimum of six to eight ringers as well as persons who can sight read well and would be willing to substitute for regular ringers on occasion. There is no requirement in terms of reading music although a basic knowledge is helpful. There will be opportunities for ringers lacking such knowledge to learn basic music fundamentals as we develop. Our organizational meeting will be on Wednesday, August 30 th, from 5:00 to 5:45PM. After the initial meeting, we can review our schedules and find a time that works well for participants. Hymn 518: Christ is made the sure foundation This hymn is often used during services for the dedication of church buildings. It actually is not alluding to structures of brick and stone. Instead, it lauds the Church, which is built of flesh and bone. The church is not a building simply for worship but a home or family for God s people. The first verse of this hymn talks about Christ as the foundation and the cornerstone of the church. This is language from the New Testament. Christ is the foundation and cornerstone of the church and our lives. The second verse speaks of us as a temple with references to Paul s letters to The Galatians. The church family, are God s temple or place of dwelling. The hymn asks God to Shed within its walls alway, another way of saying, Dwell within us always. The last verse refers to eternal life with Christ. A Latin hymn dating to seventh century, it was translated into English by John Mason Neale, a 19th century Anglican clergyman and Latin scholar. Neale was an unlikely man to do anything significant. His health problems caused him to leave active service as a clergyman. He became administrator for a home for elderly people where he tried to revitalize the chapel services and was severely rebuked by his bishops. Following an attempt to simplify funerals, a riot ensued with police having to control angry crowds. Clearly, he lacked a common touch. Nevertheless, Neale labored happily in study of old, musty Latin documents. His translations include All Glory, Laud, and Honor, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and O Come, All Ye Faithful. His scholarship reflects God choosing unlikely people as vehicles for his message. The tune was written to be sung to repeated Alleluias at the end of Henry Purcell s anthem O God, Thou are my God. It was adapted as a hymn tune in 1842 by Ernest Hawkins, a Canon of Westminster Abbey where Purcell had been organist. It did not become popular however until it was sung at Princess Margaret s wedding in the Abbey in 1960, where it made a thrilling sound in that great space and endeared itself to many. Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the Church in one; holy Zion's help for ever, and her confidence alone. All that dedicated city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pours perpetual melody; God the One in Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of Hosts, today; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain; what they gain from thee, for ever with the blessèd to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. (Sources: UMC Discipleship; BBC; The Hymnal 1982) God s Peace to all, David 2

3 A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER By way of update, I furnish this report on the mid-year operation and finances of our parish. For 2017, St. Jude's Church has an operating budget of $211,000. Year-to date, operating income is running well under budget, with open plate receipts and pledge income short some $5,300 and $3,200, respectively, for a total year-to-date shortfall of $8,500. In terms of expenses, we continue to be good stewards and work diligently to make the best use of our resources. Staff salaries and parish overhead expenses comprise about 89% of our total operating budget. This means that parish programs and diocesan pledge make up only about 11% of total expenses. In short, income, by way of your support, is essential to our parish and its ministries. Further, the Food Pantry, Youth Group and Rector's Discretionary Fund are also important ministries that are administered outside of our operating budget. As a church, St. Jude's strives to provide and expand our ministries to our parishioners and beyond. We need your continuing commitment and support in order to assure the continuation our worship and work in our parish family. Robert L.A. Smith Parish Treasurer AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 Amy Richardson 18 Brad Peurifoy 1 J.P. Downey 20 Bobbi Greene 2 Andrew Harvin 22 Arnie Greene 3 Scott Harvin 24 Bill Richardson 8 John Payne 25 Wayne Keith 10 Mary Ann Johnson 27 Glenn Utsey 11 Alice Cinader 28 Sydney Haynes 13 Kallie Peurifoy 30 Michael Smith 16 Riley Downey 30 Sarah Siner 31 Eve Richardson PARISH FAMILIES MINISTERED TO Jenny & Thomas Klich We try to have an ongoing Food/Flower/Card/Soup Ministry and we feel bad when we do not know or find out late about a need in our church family. Please be certain to contact the church office and let us know of a need in our parish family whether it s a meal or a visit from the Rector. Would like to thank everyone for taking time to help out with this ministry. CONT INENTAL BREAKFAST will now be served until September 10 when full breakfast begins. THANKS, Dana Cheney ST. JUDE'S VETERAN'S FELLOWSHIP suspended until Fall

4 The DOK meets on the first Sunday of each month at 9AM in the Vestry Room in Skardon Hall. The only requirement for membership is a commitment to prayer and serving our Lord! If you are interested in learning more about DOK please join us on Sunday, August 6 or contact Ann Walters, (843) , or Marianne Holmes, (843) to Thomas and Jenny Klich on the birth of their twins born on July 14 - Naomi Ruth, 4lbs. 13 oz. and Nathaniel Thomas, 4lbs 1 oz. They are very appreciate of all the prayers, love, and support from their church. You can prepare a meal for them by placing it in the Skardon Hall freezer with a label that says "Klich's" and the type of food. 6 - Daughters of the King Meeting, 9AM 6 - Open plate offering is designated for the Rector s Discretionary Fund 9 - Youth Group resumes, 5:30PM 14 - Vestry Meeting, 5:30 PM 19 - Back to School Block Party, 10AM-2PM, at Pinckney Park on Hampton St Deadline for Newsletter Submissions 23 - Wednesday Night Choir Rehearsals resume, 6-7PM in music room. A choir dinner will follow the rehearsal. All current and interested new singers are encouraged to attend! 24 - The Lunch Bunch, dines at Julienne's in Hampton leaving from church promptly at 11:30am. For those who wish, lunch will be followed by shopping at The Marketplace Bell Ringer organizational meeting, 5-5:45PM. THANKS TO......To everyone for helping to keep the St. Jude's Pantry stocked with bags of food and giving them away on Food Pantry days....to those who volunteered to cook meals for the Youth Group: Harper & J P Downey and Charlotte Valentine. BIBLE STUDY GROUPS (If your group is not listed please call the church office ) Monday Night Women's Bible Study, 6PM. Please contact Debbie Jones ( ) for additional information. 4

5 YOUTH GROUP NEWS THE LUNCH BUNCH Contact: Susan Martin or Marilyn Peters Who: St. Jude's Members & Friends What: Monthly outings for fellowship & enrichment Where: Julienne's in Hampton When: Thursday, July 27, leaving from church promptly at 11:30am. RSVP: Church office or For those who wish, lunch will be followed by shopping at The Marketplace. The youth group is partnering with the youth from Word for Life Ministries to hold a "Back to School Block Party" on Saturday, August 19th from 10 am - 2pm, at Pinckney Park on Hampton St. It will be games, fun and food for downtown kids! We would like to give all participants a bag of school supplies to start their school year. Donations of supplies or money to help with this will be greatly appreciated! We will have a basket in the narthex for donations if anyone is interested in purchasing supplies (notebook paper, No. 2 pencils, pens, crayons, black and white marbled composition books (not wired), folders, etc.). Most of these items can be found at the Dollar Tree! If anyone would like to volunteer to help at the Block Party we would love to have you! Contact Charles Bridges or Marianne Holmes YOUTH SUPPER VOLUNTEERS The Diocese of South Carolina was officially and unanimously received into the Anglican Church in North America at the ACNA Synod in June, in Wheaton, Illinois. For more details go to the Diocesan website The following parishioners have volunteered to prepare supper for the Youth group on Wednesday nights during the month of August. 2 No Meeting 9 Kathie & Bob Smith Debbie & Marvin Jones Julia Waddell Patti & Tom Lohr If you would like to volunteer to prepare a meal for the Youth group please contact Marianne

6 VESTRY NOTES June 12, 2017 Treasurer s Report: Actual Budget Actual Budget Income: Open Plate , , , Pledge 12, , , , Other , , GRANDPARENTS DAY OF PRAYER Date: Sunday, September 10, :00 am - 11:00 am Duration: 2 Hours Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we see men and women standing in the gap, praying on behalf of others. Our greatest example is Jesus, who stands in the gap multiple times, praying for Simon Peter (Luke 22:32), for those who crucified him (Luke 23:34), and for all believers, including us and our grandchildren (John 17). Like you, I am concerned about my grandchildren having to navigate the ungodliness of this present age. Instead of wringing our hands in angst, we as grandparents need to be folding them in prayer. We have not only the opportunity but the responsibility to stand in the gap by praying for the hearts, souls and minds of our grandchildren. ACOLYTE TRAINING SESSION Sunday, September 10 6 PM Session will be in the Nave of St. Jude s. All parents and all acolytes are strongly urged to attend. A dinner at the Mexican Restaurant will be provided by a very generous donor, in appreciation of the service of the acolytes and their parents at St. Jude s. There will be some review of the proper procedures for service, some teaching explaining the importance of certain aspects of our service and some review of the basics. Blessings upon all who attend! Faithfully Yours in Christ, Charles Bridges Since 2010, Christian Grandparenting Network has designated the second Sunday in September as Grandparents Day of Prayer. (It coincides with National Grandparents Day). Our goal is to unite grandparents in prayer for their grandchildren. This year s Grandparents Day of Prayer is being held on September 10th. The possibilities for GDOP are endless. Some churches host a prayer breakfast or a luncheon following their morning worship. Others offer an afternoon tea or evening dessert in an individual s home. Some ministers are willing to address the importance of praying grandparents and set aside a special prayer time during the worship service. Will you consider hosting a Grandparents Day of Prayer event? If so, Christian Grandparenting Network is prepared to provide step-by-step guidelines, resources, online tools and speakers to encourage, empower and equip the grandparents in your congregation to link arms in prayer for their grandchildren. For additional information please check our websites at and If you have any questions contact me (Sherry Schumann) at (843) or Catherine Jacobs at (843)

7 The Women's Retreat will be held on September 22-24, 2017, at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center. The Speaker will be Karen Mulder of "Wisdom of the Wounded" an organization dedicated to supporting caregivers and those in need of care during crises. Every woman is a caregiver at every age. Karen gives us many ways to be better caregivers by connecting with God, connecting with our families, and connecting with friends and neighbors. The theme of the retreat will be "CONNECTIONS. Scholarship Information: Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact Mary Kauser ( ) marykauser@gmail.com PRIOR to registering. We encourage those in need of scholarship assistance to also seek assistance from their parish rector. You may register online at the Diocesan Website. Join Bishop Mark Lawrence on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at St. Paul s Church, 316 West Carolina Avenue, for Men's Summit II. He'll be speaking about the Christian life and the heart. How our relationship with Christ affects all other relationships in our lives, those with family members, with co-workers, with friends as well as how we manage our lives - our work lives, our times of leisure. Come join with men from across the diocese to learn and grow with one another in Christ. All men (teenagers and up) are invited to participate. Need more Information: Contact Jay Crouse, Coordinator for Men's Ministry at or Richard Moore, 2017 Christian Men's Conference Coordinator at Bring your Bible: It s your entrance ticket. All are welcome. There is no charge. We do ask that you register. 7

8 St. Jude s Church The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina St. Jude's has worship services Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Wednesdays at 12 noon Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Youth Group St. Jude's Church 907 Wichman Street Walterboro, South Carolina Return Service Requested The Disciple is published monthly by St. Jude's Church 907 Wichman Street Walterboro, SC and can be found online at Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9AM-2PM The Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, Bishop The Rev. Bob Horowitz, Rector David Martin, Organist/Choirmaster Bob Smith, Parish Treasurer Lisa Marsh, Parish Administrator Vestry Members Marvin Jones, Senior Warden/Memorial 18 Jack Jackson, Junior Warden 18 Gilda Barnwell, DCW 17 Anthony Herndon, Finance & Stewardship 17 Charlotte Valentine, Christian Education 17 Byron Lee, Evangelism 17 Kathie Smith, Fellowship 18 Julia Waddell, Youth 18 Madison Utsey, Fellowship 19 Susan Martin, Pastoral Care 19 Marilyn Peters, Outreach 19 Rick Hawkins, Christian Education 19 A PRAYER FOR ST. JUDE'S O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern St. Jude's by your Holy Spirit, that in our goals, our plans and our actions, we might always seek and heed your voice, follow your guidance, and pursue that course of action which will build your Church, and glorify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. 8