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November 2018
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
GoodNews 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 h Walterboro, S.C. 29488 The Rev. David
Sutcliffe, Rectore-mail: [email protected] online:
www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050
As we enjoy cool fall days, I am reminded of school daysas a
child, making scrapbooks of colored leaves in class,attending bon
fires in high school, and going on hayrideswith my church youth
group. I can almost ‘smell” thesethings. Group learning with a
variety of approaches andideas is invaluable and makes for a
memorableexperience.
We have a wonderful opportunity for group learning atour own St.
Jude’s. There’s our Wednesday night BibleStudy & Supper
beginning at 5:30 each week. Wecommune and learn God’s word in the
study of theGospel of Luke for the next several months.
Suchactivities build and bond us as a community of believers.
Taught by Father David, he brings the Jewish tradition tolight and
it illuminates so much of the study. This pastWednesday I had an
aha moment. Father David wasspeaking about Abraham and how God told
him he mustsacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, on the altar. With
gutwrenching sorrow, Abraham binds Isaac to the altar. Amessenger
from God appears and tells Abraham to unbindIsaac and tells him
“now I know you fear God”. Theparallel of our God sacrificing his
only son, Jesus, on thecross, drew a strong parallel for me. Now, I
am sure all ofyou have thought of that before , but not me! I got
realexcited about this thought and have been doing someoutside
reading on the subject. That’s what a good studycan do for you! It
can excite you the point that you wantmore!
From Monday Night Bible Study for Women with giftedteacher,
Debbie Jones, to our Wednesday Study withFather David and his
teaching, the Bible is coming alivefor me and I am excited about it
and want all of you to beexcited to!
Father David is also teaching a Sunday School classbased on the
book, LITURGY OF THE ORDINARYhelping us to see the extraordinary in
the ordinary in ourdaily lives.
St. Jude’s is alive. Come share in the excitement.
In Him,
Gary
St. Jude’s has a simple half hour Communion Servicewith the
Sacrament of Healing beginning at 5 PM andending just before the
supper and Bible study. Thisservice will be held only on the
Wednesdays that BibleStudy is planned.
mailto:[email protected]://www.stjudesepiscopal.com
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MUSIC NOTES
The Adult Choir's current focus is music for Advent
andChristmas. New singers are encouraged to participate. Ifyou have
questions before making choir a commitment,contact David Martin
(843-599-0102; at church office –843-549-1050; or
[email protected])
Date Time Location
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 5:00-6:30PM Music Rm
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018Choir Clinic with ScottDavis
5:00-6:30PM Music Rm
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 5:00-6:30PM Music Rm
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018Thanksgiving Service, 6PM
5:40–5:50PM
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 5:00-6:30PM Music Rm
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 5:00-6:30PM Church
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 5:00-6:30PM Church
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018Lessons and Carols at 5:PM
4:15-4:45PM Church
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 9:45-10:10AM Church
Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018Service at 10:30AM
9:45-10:10AM Church
Monday, Dec. 24, 2018Service at 5PM
4:30-4:4:45PM
Church
Monday, Dec. 24, 2018Service at 11PM
10:00-10:20PM
Church
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 No rehearsal N/A
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018Service at 10:30AM
10:00-10:15AM
Church
Nativity Pageant – Christmas Eve,December 24, 2018 at 5:00PM
Children of the parish as well aschildren all children of our
communityare cordially invited to participate in a
Nativity Pageant on Christmas Eve.
The age range for pageant is normally three and four yearolds
through sixth grade. Adults are also welcome toparticipate!
Speaking or non-speaking roles will beavailable and costumes are
provided by the church. Basedon ages and conversations with
families, a rehearsal planwill be published. Thanks!
There is no “deadline” for participation. If
possible,commitments on or before Tuesday, December 4th, 2018would
be most helpful!
Please submit names of children with ages and parents
orguardians to church office by completing the registrationform or
contacting the church office. You may alsocontac t David Mart in
(843 - 599 - 0102 o [email protected]).
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CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT REGISTRATION (Clipand return to church
office.)December 24 at 5pm
Our rehearsal details will be announced in a
follow-upletter.
Parents:____________________________________Telephone # :
1. Child's Name:_____________________________Speaking:
Yes/No
2. Child's Name:_____________________________ Speaking:
Yes/No
3. Child's Name :____________________________Speaking:
Yes/No
Hymn Story For The Beauty Of The Earth (Hymn 416)
by C. Michael Hawn
For the beauty of the earth, For theglory of the skies,For the
love which from our birth,Over and around us lies;Lord of all, to
thee we raise this ourhymn of grateful praise.
Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917), a graduate of
Queens’College, Cambridge (BA, 1857), and a teacher of classics
atSomersetshire College, has provided us with one of the
mostenduring hymns in Christian hymnals. Pierpoint was theauthor of
several poetry collections, including The Chalice ofNature and
Other Poems (1855), Songs of Love, the Chalice ofNature, and Lyra
Jesu (2nd Edition, 1858). The words of thishymn appeared in Lyrica
Eucharistica, The Hymnal Noted(second edition, 1864). As the title
of the collection in whichthe hymn was published indicates, this
hymn was originallywritten for the celebration of the Eucharist.
The original poemwas published in eight, four-line stanzas under
the title, “TheSacrifice of Praise.” British hymnologist J. R.
Watsonsuggests, “It is said to have been inspired by the view
ofPierpoint’s native city of Bath on a spring day.” The
originalrefrain, “Christ, our God, to thee we raise/This our
sacrifice ofpraise,” reflects the theology of the Lord’s Supper as
a sharingin Christ’s sacrifice. “For the beauty of the earth”
appeared in
the final “Miscellaneous Hymns” section of Lyra
Eucharistica,echoing the post-Communion prayer in the Book of
CommonPrayer (1662): “. . . we thy humble servants desire thy
fatherlygoodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise
andthanksgiving. . . .” Alterations made to the hymn and approvedby
the author made it useful for a broader range of
liturgicaloccasions. The original eight stanzas have been pared
down tosix. Each stanza paints a picture of gratitude for some
aspectof God’s creation: the earth (stanzas 1 and 2), the
senses(stanza 3), “human love” (stanza 4), the church – in
theoriginal, “thy Bride” – (stanza 5), and the gift of God
asmanifest in Christ (stanza 6).
Omitted stanzas include themes characteristic ofhistorical and
theological views of hymns written by Church ofEngland hymnwriters,
the martyrs and prophets, and the VirginMary and the
incarnation:For thy Martyrs’ crown of light, for the Prophets’
eagle eye,For thy bold Confessors’ might, for the lips of
infancy:Christ our God, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of
praise.For thy Virgins’ robes of snow, for thy Maiden-mother
mild,For thyself, with hearts aglow, Jesu, Victim undefiled:Offer
we at Thine own Shrine Thyself, sweet Sacrament Divine.
The later refrain, “Lord of all, to thee we raise This ourhymn
of grateful praise,” broadens the focus of the originalhymn from
Christ’s sacrifice to one of gratitude for all creationand “Lord of
all.” Alterations to the original “Christ, our God.. . “ have been
many, some of which are poetically andtheologically weaker, for
example, “Gracious God.” A longtradition exists that God died on
the cross. The FifthEcumenical Council (553 C.E.) holds that “our
Lord JesusChrist, who was crucified in the flesh, is true God, and
theLord of glory [I Cor. 2:8], and one of the Holy Trinity.”
ThusPierpoint follows a long tradition that equates Christ and
God.As a eucharistic hymn in its original form, this theology
iscontinued. The late Australian hymnologist Wesley Milgatelamented
the changes to the refrain: “Practically every recenthymnal has a
different version of the refrain, apparently fearfulof the treading
on the corns of ‘liberal’ theologians and thosewho shilly-shally
with an essential part of the Christiandoctrine.” Pierpoint
himself, according to Professor Watson,“defended his original text,
noting that Pliny, in his letter toTrajan, had described Christians
as singing hymns to Christ asGod.” The concrete images of this text
make it ideal forchildren of all ages. The theological scope of
this hymn differsfrom many others on this theme. For example,
earlier hymns byIsaac Watts – “I sing the almighty power of God”
(found at#398, The Hymnal 1982) ) from 1715 – and Cecil
FrancesAlexander – “All things bright and beautiful” (found at #
405,The Hymnal 1982) from 1848 – focus on the natural createdorder.
Both of these hymns were written to expound on the firstartic le of
the Apostles’ Creed, “I believe in God the Father,Maker of heaven
and earth,” for children. Pierpoint, writing forthe Eucharist,
expands the discussion beyond the natural
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created order to humanity, the church, and, in the original,
themartyrs, prophets, and the incarnation.
The final stanza addresses Christ himself as a gift:For thyself,
best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given,for that great,
great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy inheaven.
In the final line, Pierpoint joins hymn writersthroughout the
ages by echoing the cosmic connection betweenheaven and earth found
in Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in thehighest, and peace on earth . . .
.” (KJV)
SUNDAY BREAKFASTat ST. JUDE’S
Would like to thank everyone inadvance for taking time to help
out with this ministry.Also remind them to pick up key for building
sometimeduring the week before they need it. THANKS, DanaNovember
4th Charles & Cindy Lucas
Matt & Holly Mardell11th Marilyn Peters
Pattie LohrDiane & Dave Mathews
18th Ben & Susan HarrisonMarianne Holmes
25th Dana CheneyBen HarrisonPeter Martin
1 Andrew Smith 14 Peter Martin2 Jay Schrimpf 17 Karen Hinen2
Jimmy Skardon 18 Susan Martin6 Sharon Ackerman 21 Amelia Priebe6
Dicky Mitchell 22 Nancy Feild9 Holly Mardell 25 Gabriel Klich12
Gale Doggette 28 Colleen Marion12 Gail Thomas
P A R I S H F A M I L I E SMINISTERED TO...
...Lynn Haddock ...Jimmy Skardon
...Peter Hollis
We try to have an ongoing Food/Flower/Card/Soup Ministry and we
feel badwhen 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 inour parish family whether it’s a meal or a
visit from the Rector.
Sunday, November 4th, is AllSaints Sunday. In honor of thesaints
who have gone to be withthe Lord, parishioners can add thename of a
loved one to beincluded in the prayers of theservice, please
contact the churchoffice no later than November1st.
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BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
(If your group is not listed please callthe church office
549-1050)
Women’s Bible Study - The Monday night Women'sBible Study meets
from 6-7:30PM. Please contact DebbieJones, 866-7735.
Adult Christian Education - Wednesday Bible Study & Supper -
Supper served at5:30PM with Bible Study to 6PM. We will be
studyingthe Book of Luke.
November 7 - Susan and Ben HarrisonNovember 14 - Gary &
PattiNovember 21 - No studyNovember 28 - David & Susan
Please see Gary Brightwell to sign up to prepare a sub,soup or
the like for a Wednesday night.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The DOK meets on the first Thursday of each month at6PM. The
only requirement for membership is acommitment to prayer and
serving our Lord!
Please note date and time change for this month!
Sunday, Nov 4th, 9AM, in Vestry room in Skardon Hall.
If you are interested in learning more about DOK pleasejoin us,
at or contact Ann Walters, (843)563-2271, orMarianne Holmes, (843)
844-8400.
VESTRY NOTES September 10, 2018
Treasurer’s Report: 9-1-18 – 9-30-18 1-1-18 – 9-30-18 Actual
Budget Actual BudgetIncome Open Plate 2,263.06 1,416.67 15,965.96
12,750.00Pledge 12,669.00 14,744.50 120,432.76 132,700.50
Other 0.00 333.33 651.00 3,000.00 Father David opened the
meeting and the members recitedfrom 'In the Early Evening." Minutes
for 13 August 2018meeting were approved.
Treasurer Bob Smith presented the Financial Report. Itwas
accepted for information.
Fr. David Sutcliffe gave the Rectors Report. He remindedthe
Vestry that the permanent rector search was now onhold but that he
would periodically meet with the Wardensto determine when the time
is right to resume the search. He further announced the next summer
he and his wifewould be away in England for about six weeks.
The Senior Wardens reviewed future events on the
Churchcalendar.
Patti Lohr, on behalf of the Outreach Committee reportedthat the
Civitan Club had donated $300 to the FoodPantry. The Committee is
also coordinating with theCouncil on Aging for an Expo for Senior
Awareness to beconducted at St. Jude's.
The meeting was closed with prayer.
THE LUNCH BUNCHContact: Susan Martin
or Marilyn Peters
Who: St. Jude's Members & Friends
What: Monthly outings for fellowship & enrichmentWhere: Fat
Jack’s at 12 noon.
When: Thursday, November 29RSVP: Church office 843-543-5010
[email protected]
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THE BIG PICTURE - BACK TO THE BASICS
2019 Stewardship Campaign
We are "Returning to the Basics" of Christian giving asour focus
for underwriting the work of St. Jude's Churchin the coming year.
To date, we have received 33 pledgestotaling $144,274 - a good
start but far from our needs. We are grateful for the 3 new pledges
received for 2019and are greatly appreciate the 11 parish families
whoelected to increase their pledge. In addition to followingthe
Biblical principals of stewardship, providing a pledgeof our
intentions is one of the easiest and most helpfulthings that we can
do to support our church.
YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR PARISHFAMILY!!!
Regardless of what your offering may be, yourcommitment is
appreciated and essential in providing forour mission and ministry
in our parish and beyond for2019.
In Christ, we who are many form one body, and eachmember belongs
to all the others. Romans 12:5
.... to this past month’s BreakfastVolunteers: Jack Jackson, Sue
YinHinson, Peter Martin; Bob and KathieSmith, Madison Utsey; Margie
Williams,Gilda Barnwell, Scott Harvin.
...To those who are helping to keep the food pantrystocked, bags
made and brought to the closet....To the Marvin and Debbie Jones
for supper providedduring the video series....To Dana Cheney and
his crew for the Oktoberfest mealand fellowship....To Martie Hooker
and her committee for hosting theBishop’s reception.
4 All Saints Sunday4 Daylights Savings Time ends,
set clocks back 1 hour at 2AM4 DOK meeting, 9AM, Skardon Hall
(Note: date and
time change for this month only)7 Communion Service with the
Sacrament of
Healing, 5 PM. This service will be held only onthe Wednesdays
that Bible Study is planned.
7 BIBLE STUDY & SUPPER(Supper 5:30PM,Bible Study 6PM) We
will be studying the Bookof Luke. HOST: Susan and Ben Harrison
8 The Altar Guild will meet to polish brass, 5pm11 Veteran’s
Day12 Vestry Meeting, 5:30 PM.13 Lowcountry Empty Bowls will be at
Trinity
Hall (St. Anthony's Catholic Church)14 Communion Service with
the Sacrament of
Healing, 5 PM. This service will be held only onthe Wednesdays
that Bible Study is planned.
14 BIBLE STUDY & SUPPER(Supper 5:30PM, Bible Study 6PM) We
will be studying the Bookof Luke. HOST: Gary & Patti
20 Deadline for newsletter submissions21 Community Thanksgiving
Service, 6PM22 Thanksgiving Day, OFFICE CLOSED25 Church Women's
Praise & Glory Jar Offering 28 Communion Service with the
Sacrament of
Healing, 5 PM. This service will be held only onthe Wednesdays
that Bible Study is planned.
28 BIBLE STUDY & SUPPER(Supper 5:30PM,Bible Study 6PM) We
will be studying theBook of Luke. HOST: David & Susan
29 The Lunch Bunch, 12pm, Fat Jack’s
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VESTRY ELECTION AND ELECTION OFDELEGATES
Vestry Nominees Announced
The Vestry Nominating Committee of Kathie Smith, JuliaWaddell,
Jack Jackson and Marvin Jones is pleased toannounce a slate of
nominees for Vestry for the electionto be held on December 2. They
are as follows:Charles Bridges
Ben HarrisonMarianne HolmesMarty Hooker Charles LucasBob
SmithMargie Williams
This year there are seven vacancies to be filled, four forthe
customary three year terms, plus two for two yearunexpired terms
and one for a one year unexpired term. The Committee believes that
it is nominating a stronggroup who will be well positioned to take
St. Jude's intothe future.
Additional nominees may be made in writing anddelivered to the
Church office not later than 27 Novemberat 2:00PM. Nominations will
not be made from the floor. If you should like to make a
nomination, please insurethat your desired candidate has been
consulted and iswilling to serve. A form nomination is provided for
yourconvenience, although it is not required.
NOMINATIONI nominate
to serve on the St. Jude's Church Vestry for the 2019,2020, and
2021 term or for an open unexpired term. Ihave consulted this
nominee and he/she is willing toserve.
Person(s) making nomination:
____________________________________________
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Saturday, December 8 at 6pmCompassion Christian Church
Savannah, GA
We can carpool from St. Jude's, leaving at 3:30pm; wehave to be
there at 5:30pm for our tour at 6pm.
Experience Life the Night Christmas Began:Step back centuries in
time and join others heeding theRoman decree that all must go to be
taxed, each to hisown ancestral home. Cross the Sea of Galilee.
Encounterwise men traveling across the desert, following the
star.Encounter evil King Herod pacing and plotting in hisopulent
palace. Enter the gates of ancient Bethlehem. Taste, smell, and
hear all the city offers as it fills withtravelers and shopkeepers.
Follow the shepherds to finda baby lying in a manger, and let the
wonder of the seasoncome to life in that star-lit stable.
(An awesome experience, does require walking. Pleasesign up in
the Narthex or call the church office. Ticketsare $10.00 each,
please contact Marilyn Peters or MartieHooker for more info. Make
checks payable to St. Jude's)
THE ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild will meet to polishBRASS on the second Thursday
ofevery month at 5PM until finished.Please plan to join us on
Thursday,November 8.
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St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
Return Service Requested
St. Jude’s ChurchThe Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina
St. Jude's has worship servicesSunday at
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:30 a.m. Christian Education
10:30 a.m. Holy EucharistWednesdays at
5:30 p.m. Youth Group
The Discipleis published monthly by
St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street
Walterboro, SC 29488and can be found online at
www.stjudeswalterboro.comOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday,
9AM-2PM
The Lord Jesus Christ,Head of the Church
The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, BishopThe Rev. David K. Sutcliffe,
RectorDavid Martin, Organist/Choirmaster
Bob Smith, Parish TreasurerLisa Marsh, Parish Administrator
Vestry MembersMarvin Jones, Co-Senior Warden ‘18
Gary Brightwell, Co-Senior Warden, Evangelism ‘20Madison Utsey,
Junior Warden, Fellowship ‘19
Jack Jackson, Bldg. & Grounds ‘18Kathie Smith, Fellowship
‘18
Julia Waddell, Youth ‘18 Susan Martin, Christian Ed ‘19
Marilyn Peters, DCW ‘19Patti Lohr, Outreach ‘20
Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Church Food PantriesTuesday, November
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Lunch 12 noon-1:30 p.m., Supper 5:30-7 p.m.Trinity Hall, St.
Anthony's Catholic Church
$10 Ticket buys handcrafted pottery bowl, soups,
breads,desserts. Available at St. Jude's office or at the door.
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