THE MESSENGER

THE MESSENGER
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
256 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: 828-884-3666
Parish Web Site: www.stphilipsbrevard.org
Volume 21, Issue 10
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
‘ Time to Climb’ - Progress ! !
Soulful Series Continues
With ‘Go Deeper’
 New to St. Philip’s?
 Want to formalize your membership?
 Ready for a ‘refresher’ in what the
 105 pledges received to date
 Total pledged: $236,933 toward $425,000 goal
 We’re about HALFWAY there
 BIG THANKS to those who have responded
 2 Sundays to go — let’s keep climbing!
Episcopal Church and St. Philip’s are all
about?
Our second ‘Soulful Series’ will focus on what
we’re about as a congregation and as Christians in the Anglican tradition. This 8-week
series just started, and meets each Sunday at
10:10 a.m. in Miller Hall. It’s strongly recommended for those who want to participate in
our rite of welcome for new members and
new Episcopalians, which will take place
January 25, 2015.
 Final ingathering: Sunday, Oct. 26
International Bazaar November 15-16
Come and experience an expanded version of our Ten Thousand
Villages Sale Nov. 15-16. Miller Hall will be overflowing with
crafts, jewelry, holiday items, accessories, home decor and much
more! This year new items will be available, plus lunch on Saturday of either an authentic Mexican meal or bean soup; a bake
sale; and samples of food items.
The event will be publicized to appeal to the larger community,
consistent with our Parish objective to make St. Philip’s more
visibly welcoming to the community.
Third Sunday Breakfast will offer a delicious breakfast for a small charge from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Your purchases set in motion a chain of events which will better the lives and families of the people who make what we
buy. At the International Bazaar, one may truly say:
“Appreciation of the care and skill of the maker,
and the caring of the giver,
helps love and justice go the world round”
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Guest Clergy Corner
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
by Jennifer Kitt
With All Our Hearts
‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,
and with all your might. This is the first and greatest commandment.’
There is one simple thing we can do to grow closer to God: orient ourselves fully to God. Orient our hearts.
Orient our souls. Orient our being. Moses received this commandment long ago, and Jesus reminded us of it
when he named it as the greatest commandment. As we consider how to grow closer to God as stewards of
God’s world, we start again with the simple practice of finding our “true north.” How do we orient our hearts,
souls, and beings to God?
Jews have oriented themselves to God with this commandment for centuries. We hear this command in Deuteronomy, where it is followed by the clear direction to “teach them diligently to your children and talk of
them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise in
the morning.” Because this commandment to love God with our full selves has been so important, Jews have
long attached it to their front doors in a tiny scroll, called a mezuzah. As they see or touch it coming in and
out of their homes, they are reminded to love God with their heart, soul and being and to teach this to their
children.
For Christians, each time we make the sign of the cross, touching the top of our foreheads to below our hearts
and from shoulder to shoulder, we orientate ourselves fully to God. In making the sign of the cross we embody the truth that we are united to the death and resurrection of Christ. Nothing can separate us from the love
of God—that is God’s promise to us made on the cross. When we cross ourselves before praying, we put God
first, blessing the time to keep company with God. When we cross ourselves before eating, we put God first,
blessing God for sustaining us from his bounty. When we cross ourselves as we enter church, we put God
first, recognizing that we offer to God praise not only with our lips, but our lives. Stewardship is first and
foremost a practice of orienting to God, putting God first.
We give not to earn God’s love, as there is nothing we can do to earn it. We give simply out of response to
God’s love, recognizing that when we put God first, our lives are blessed. Giving helps us to find our true
North.
Jennifer R. Kitt is an Episcopalian in the Diocese of California.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
St. Philip’s Parish Camp-Out This Weekend; Y’all Come!
Mark your calendars and come camping with St. Philip's the weekend of October 17th-19th.
We have reserved the group campground, Kuykendall, in Pisgah National Forest. There is
plenty of room for everyone and available restrooms. You can pitch your tent anytime after
4:00 p.m. on October 17th. Stay the whole weekend, one night, or just stop by for fun.
Planned activities include games, music, storytelling, campfires, and s'mores, with plenty of
free time to hike or just enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of grills at the campground to
cook your own food. S'mores will be provided. Only $10 per family for the entire weekend to
cover rental costs. Don't forget to sign up on the bulletin board in the YAC!
NEWCOMER’S RECEPTION
Sunday, October 19th
10:10 a.m.
A Newcomer’s reception is planned for
this Sunday at 10:10 a.m. in the parlor.
We want all visitors and newcomers to St.
Philip’s to know they are warmly and genuinely welcomed!
Representatives from the Newcomers
Committee will be there to answer any
questions you may have about our
church, its mission or opportunities to
worship and serve. For additional information, please call Marty Wainwright (884
-5798).
Cemetery Clean-Up Day Oct. 25
It is time for the Fall clean-up
of our beautiful cemetery, St.
Paul’s-in-the-Valley.
Come
join the Cemetery Caretakers
in preparing for Veterans’ Day.
The date is Saturday, October
25th at 10:00 a.m. We are
usually through before noon
and we have a really good
time!
Sharing House Food
Collection Continues
October is our month to supply non-perishable food
products for the TCM /
Sharing House food pantry.
Please remember to bring
food and paper products to
the narthex during the Sundays in October. They may
also be dropped off in or near the box that is
marked Sharing House in the hallway at Miller
hall. If you wish to contribute money instead of, or
in addition to food, please make checks payable to
St. Philip’s, with a note on the memo line designating the check “Sharing House Food,” or put cash in
an envelope clearly marked for this purpose. The
need is always great.
CROP Walk
Walk the Walk with a Buddy
Sunday, October 19th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
“Together we can make a difference!”
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
From Ghoulies and Ghosties
Long Leggitie Beasties
And things that go bump in the night
Good Lord Deliver us.
On Friday, October 31 (Halloween!), the EPP will host a simple pizza dinner in the YAC for children and youth (infants
through 12th grade) and their families - and for all those who are missing their own trick-or-treaters!
The dinner will start at 5:00 p.m.; all you have to do is stop by to have a quick dinner before you go Trick or Treating
with your family or friends. We also encourage teens to meet up at the church and share some pizza before heading
out! Please sign up on the board in the parish house foyer so we know how many to prepare for. Want to help out
those frazzled parents trying to get out the door with gaily bedecked small fry on a school night by helping with the dinner? Contact Jill Stewart at browniesmoke@mac.com.
Parish Wine and Cheese (& Dessert!) Social Nov. 5
Join our host Ken Henry to enjoy good fellowship and GREAT people, with wine and
good eats at a parish wine social sponsored by EPP! Mark your calendars now for
Wednesday, November 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. We'll bring in some bottles, and you bring
some cheese or delicious goodies from your kitchen! Put this event on your calendar now in pen! (A nursery will be provided.)
‘Journey to Forgiveness’ Event Nov. 8
On Sunday, November 8th, the Daughters of the King will host a program given by the Rev. Lyndon Harris on the
Journey to Forgiveness. He will be speaking of the wellness benefits of forgiveness as written by Stanford University’s
Dr. Fred Luskin Harris, and he co-chaired the Gardens of Forgiveness campaign. By using a little wit, a sense of humor and loving touch we will see why forgiveness is a “trainable life skill.”
Harris is a forgiveness coach and an inspirational and motivational speaker, having spoken at numerous conferences
across the US and around the world. He has 20 years experience as a pastor and his work at Ground Zero as priestin-charge of St. Paul’s Chapel, located directly across from the World Trade Center in NYC. He has been written
about widely.
This program is open to St. Philip’s members first as space will be limited. If you have someone who might benefit
from this, please invite them but remember we will take only those on that have signed up on the sheet in the parish
house foyer.
If you have any questions, please call Tissie Stroup (553-0532), Mary Sherwood (966-9628) or Jackie Corlis (8917885). Looking forward to seeing you!
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
(October 15—November 22)
(October 15—November 22)
October
15 Glen Olds
16 Julie Murray
16 Lynn Evans
16 Lynn Sherrick
17 Isabelle Fazio
19 Tom Penn
19 Bette Fogarty
19 Don Stroup
19 Joe Roberts
20 Carolyn Adams
21 Patti LaPedus
21 Ken Henry
21 Beth Lamb
23 Joe Jackson
23 Lynn Adans
24 Steve Marcinko
25 David Justice
25 Carsten Bahnson
27 Ann Carpenter
28 Jim Marquis
28 Tim Murray
28 Kay Tiddy
29 Kathy Kitahata
29 Mark Tooley
29 Josie Mosser
30 Mike Tiddy
31 Susan Quillman
31 Trudy McKee
November
01 Lynne Penn
02 Ruffin Benton
02 Amarech Richmond
03 Sandy Von Braun
03 David Borden
03 Luke Hedger
04 Bruce Twiss
04 Mac Morrow
04 Mary Rose
05 Tom Lewis
06 Jean Fallis
08 Sam Glenn
08 Paul Averette
09 Jim Cullipher
09 Tim Ballard
10 Tom Stevenson
10 Pat Shores
11 Josh Shober
12 Claire Fenner
12 Mary Richmond
13 Carolyn Pollie
13 Sam Tynch
15 Margaret Bromfield
15 Mary Alice Martin
15 Judy Jackson
16 Nancy Nahon
17 Bob Clark
18 Camy Brown
18 Jean Campbell
19 Sandy Briggs
21 Kit Borden
October
18 Tom & Carolyn Adams
21 Paul & Peggy Langa
22 Dave & Elaine Hull
23 Dan & Barbara Elliott
27 Ken & Lynn Adams
28 Andy & Linda Schaefer
November
01 Cory Kale & Kathy King
01 Paul Koenig &
Daphne Chalaron
05 Bill & Nancy Harger
06 Richard & Mary Manning
18 Harry & Mary Sherwood
21 Michael & Marty Wainwright
Canterbury Choir
Singing Again
The Canterbury Choir rehearsals have started and are
doing well. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings from 11:10
a.m. - 11:50 a.m. in the choir room. We are scheduled
to sing on the first Sunday of each month as well as the
3:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve.
There are four members and, if one is missing, we will
not be singing on our appointed date. Additional members are welcome and we will sing November 2nd if all
expect to be present. Give Adele Chappell a call (8774151) if you want to hear more information about the
program.
STAFF & WARDENS of ST. PHILIP’S PARISH:
Co-Treasurer / Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .William Begg
Rector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Rev. Robert D. Field
Jr. Warden………………………………………………...………..Liz Fuller
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Hatter
Sexton & Security Monitor……………………………………Edna Hensley
Deacon …………………………………….……The Rev. Diane Livingston
Sr. Warden……………………………….………………….Peter McKinney
Groundskeeper/Facilities Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Pipkins
Parish Webmaster. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Sherwood
Organist, Chancel Choir and Hosannah Choir Director. . . . . . . . . Tim Sloan
Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. .Chase Smith
E-pistle Editor / Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Stewart
Co-Treasurer / Disbursements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Mary-Blair Valentine
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CALENDAR ENCLOSED
OUR VISION: Rooted in God’s word and guided by Christ’s example, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will be a loving,
inclusive community committed to living out Christ’s commandments.
OUR MISSION: Guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and informed by Scripture, tradition and reason, we will:
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Learn and teach by word and example how God continues to be at work in the world and in our lives;
Love and serve all people as Christ loves us;
Grow in faithful stewardship of the resources God has given us;
Joyfully to celebrate this faith in our life, worship, prayer and service.
Affirmed January 22, 2011
The Messenger is a
monthly publication.
The next Messenger will be mailed on
Wednesday, November 19
LECTIONARY READINGS
Deadline: All articles are due
Wednesday, November 12
by Noon to Jeanne Hatter, Parish Office Manager.
All submissions must be limited to 150 words. If
possible, please submit articles by e-mail
(philipi@citcom.net). If you submit handwritten
articles please PRINT. Articles may be edited for
length and/or content.
Sunday, October 19
19 Pentecost
Sunday, November 2
All Saints
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Sunday, October 26
20 Pentecost
Sunday, November 9
22 Pentecost
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13