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” V O L U ME 2 1 , I S S U E 1 0 T H E ME S S E N GE R 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. V O L U ME 2 1 , I S S U E 1 0 T H E ME S S E N GE R 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!” V O L U ME 2 1 , I S S U E 1 0 T H E ME S S E N GE R 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 [email protected]. 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! V O L U ME 2 1 , I S S U E 1 0 T H E ME S S E N GE R 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 T h e M e s se ng e r Oct o b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 S t . P h il ip ’ s E p i s co p a l Ch u r c h 2 5 6 E a st M a i n S t re et B r e v a rd , N C 2 8 7 1 2 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 78 Brevard, NC WORSHIP MINISTRIES 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: † † † † 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 ([email protected]). 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