August 2017

The DiscipleA 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. Bob Horowitz, Rectore-mail: stjudes@lowcountry.com online: www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050

There are some figures in the Old Testament everyoneknows about: Abraham, Moses, David, for example. How

about the man named Caleb? Do you know his story andthe role he played in God's Story? It's a story applicableto our lives.

In Numbers 13 Moses chose 12 men who were leaders in

their tribes. Caleb was the head of the tribe of Judah-thesame tribe as David and the Lord Jesus Christ. Caleb andJoshua, along with 10 other men, were sent into Canaan

to see "what the land is like, whether the people who livein it are few or many". They were to be like a scout team

on a reconnaissance mission to scope out the land. Thekey to the whole story is found in 13:1 "The Lord said toMoses, 'Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I

am giving to the Israelites". God's promise is statedclearly 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

returned they presented to the assembled people some ofthe fruit of the land as a sign of its fertility, a land

"flowing with milk and honey." But 10 of the spiespainted a grim and bleak picture. Sure, the land is flowingwith milk and honey, "but the people who live there are

strong and the towns are fortified and very large…we arenot 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 intoa panic, "Would that we had died in the land of Egypt!"

Caleb quieted them and said, "Let us go up a t once andoccupy it for we are well able to overcome it." Caleb

(and Joshua) said to the people "do not rebel against theLord and do not fear the people of the land, for they are nomore than bread for us…the Lord is with us."

The Apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament "we walkby faith and not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). Caleb

and Joshua walked by faith. The other 10 spies and thepeople were walked by sight. Walking by faith does notmean ignoring the reality of present situations. Nor

does it ignore that there are very real obstacles to livinga life of faith. To walk by faith means to trust in God's

promises, act on God's promises, and believe in God'spromises when circumstances in life challenge us orfrighten us. Caleb stood up, not boasting in his

strength, but for the promises of God. His confidencerested on God's fa ithfulness. Caleb spent his entire life

trusting in God and he was a blessed man. Some 45years later, Caleb spoke again to the Israelites, "I wasforty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD

sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land; and Ibrought him an honest report. But my companions who

went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yetI wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God. AndMoses swore on that day, saying, 'Surely the land on

which your foot has trodden shall be an inheritance foryou and your children forever, because you have

wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God.' Andnow, as you see, the LORD has kept me alive, as hesaid, these forty-five years since the time that the LORD

spoke this word to Moses, while Israel was journeyingthrough the wilderness; and here I am today, e ighty-five

years old. I am still as strong today as I was on the daythat Moses sent me". God blessed Caleb for hisfa ithfulness and his patience. Caleb was ready and

willing to fight the battles that were his to fight. Godpromised him victory and he promises us who remain

faithful to him that same victory of blessing.

Faithfully,

Bob+

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 August23rd from 6:00 to 7:00PM in music room. A choir dinnerwill follow the rehearsal. All current and interested newsingers are encouraged to attend.

Bell Choir --Several persons have expressed interest inringing in a bell choir. To be successful, we will need aminimum of six to eight ringers as well as persons whocan sight read well and would be willing to substitute forregular ringers on occasion. There is no requirement interms of reading music although a basic knowledge ishelpful. There will be opportunities for ringers lackingsuch knowledge to learn basic music fundamentals as wedevelop. Our organizational meeting will be onWednesday, August 30th, from 5:00 to 5:45PM. Afterthe initial meeting, we can review our schedules and finda time that works well for participants.

Hymn 518: Christ is made the sure foundation This hymn is often used during services for thededication of church buildings. It actually is not alludingto structures of brick and stone. Instead, it lauds “theChurch,” which is built of flesh and bone. The church isnot a building simply for worship but a home or familyfor God’s people.

The first verse of this hymn talks about Christ asthe foundation and the cornerstone of the church. Thisis language from the New Testament. Christ is thefoundation and cornerstone of the church and our lives. The second verse speaks of us as a temple withreferences to Paul’s letters to The Galatians. The churchfamily, are God’s temple or place of dwelling. The hymnasks God to “Shed within its walls alway,” another wayof saying, “Dwell within us always.” The last verserefers to eternal life with Christ. A Latin hymn dating toseventh century, it was translated into English by JohnMason Neale, a 19th century Anglican clergyman and

Latin scholar. Neale was an unlikely man to do anythingsignificant. His health problems caused him to leaveactive service as a clergyman. He became administratorfor a home for elderly people where he tried to revitalizethe chapel services and was severely rebuked by hisbishops. Following an attempt to simplify funerals, a riotensued with police having to control angry crowds. Clearly, he lacked a common touch.

Nevertheless, Neale labored happily in study ofold, musty Latin documents. His translations include“All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” “Good Christian Men,Rejoice,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and “OCome, All Ye Faithful.” His scholarship reflects Godchoosing 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 in1842 by Ernest Hawkins, a Canon of Westminster Abbeywhere Purcell had been organist. It did not becomepopular however until it was sung at Princess Margaret’swedding in the Abbey in 1960, where it made a thrillingsound 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

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A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER

By way of update, I furnish this report on the mid-yearoperation 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 underbudget, with open plate receipts and pledge income shortsome $5,300 and $3,200, respectively, for a totalyear-to-date shortfall of $8,500. In terms of expenses, wecontinue to be good stewards and work diligently tomake the best use of our resources. Staff salaries andparish overhead expenses comprise about 89% of ourtotal operating budget. This means that parish programsand diocesan pledge make up only about 11% of totalexpenses. In short, income, by way of your support, isessential to our parish and its ministries. Further, theFood Pantry, Youth Group and Rector's DiscretionaryFund are also important ministries that are administeredoutside of our operating budget.

As a church, St. Jude's strives to provide and expand ourministries to our parishioners and beyond. We need yourcontinuing commitment and support in order to assurethe continuation our worship and work in our parishfamily.

Robert L.A. SmithParish Treasurer

Would like to thank everyone fortaking time to help out with thisministry. CONT INENTALBREAKFAST will now beserved until September 10 whenfull breakfast begins.

THANKS, Dana Cheney

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 Keith10 Mary Ann Johnson 27 Glenn Utsey11 Alice Cinader 28 Sydney Haynes13 Kallie Peurifoy 30 Michael Smith16 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 feelbad when we do not know or find out late about a need in our churchfamily. Please be certain to contact the church office and let us know ofa need in our parish family whether it’s a meal or a visit from the Rector.

ST. JUDE'S VETERAN'S FELLOWSHIPsuspended until Fall 2017

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The DOK meets on the first Sunday of each month at9AM in the Vestry Room in Skardon Hall. The onlyrequirement for membership is a commitment to prayerand serving our Lord! If you are interested in learningmore about DOK please join us on Sunday, August 6 orcontact Ann Walters, (843)563-2271, or MarianneHolmes, (843) 844-8400.

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 PM19 - “Back to School Block Party,” 10AM-2PM, at

Pinckney Park on Hampton St. 20 - Deadline for Newsletter Submissions23 - Wednesday Night Choir Rehearsals resume,

6-7PM in music room. A choir dinner willfollow the rehearsal. All current and interestednew singers are encouraged to attend!

24 - The Lunch Bunch, dines at Julienne's in Hampton leaving from church promptly at 11:30am. Forthose who wish, lunch will be followed byshopping at The Marketplace.

30 - Bell Ringer organizational meeting , 5-5:45PM.

to Thomas and Jenny Klich on the birth of their twinsborn on July 14 - Naomi Ruth, 4lbs. 13 oz. and NathanielThomas, 4lbs 1 oz. They are very appreciate of all theprayers, love, and support from their church. You canprepare a meal for them by placing it in the Skardon Hallfreezer with a label that says "Klich's" and the type offood.

THANKS TO. . .....To everyone for helping to keep the St. Jude's Pantrystocked with bags of food and giving them away on FoodPantry days....To those who volunteered to cook meals for the YouthGroup: Harper & J P Downey and Charlotte Valentine.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS(If your group is not listed please call the church office549-1050)Monday Night Women's Bible Study, 6PM. Pleasecontact Debbie Jones (866-7725) for additionalinformation.

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THE LUNCH BUNCHContact: Susan Martin

or Marilyn Peters

Who: St. Jude's Members & FriendsWhat: Monthly outings for fellowship & enrichmentWhere: Julienne's in HamptonWhen: Thursday, July 27, leaving from church promptly at 11:30am. RSVP: Church office 843-543-5010 orstjudes@lowcountry.com

For those who wish, lunch will be followed by shoppingat The Marketplace.

The Diocese of South Carolina was officially andunanimously received into the Anglican Church in NorthAmerica at the ACNA Synod in June, in Wheaton,Illinois. For more details go to the Diocesan websitewww.diosc.com

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

The youth group is partnering with theyouth from Word for Life Ministries to hold a "Back toSchool Block Party" on Saturday, August 19th from 10am - 2pm, at Pinckney Park on Hampton St. It will begames, fun and food for downtown kids!

We would like to give all participants a bag of schoolsupplies to start their school year. Donations of suppliesor money to help with this will be greatly appreciated! We will have a basket in the narthex for donations ifanyone is interested in purchasing supplies (notebookpaper, No. 2 pencils, pens, crayons, black and whitemarbled 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 BlockParty we would love to have you!

Contact Charles Bridges or Marianne Holmes

YOUTH SUPPER VOLUNTEERS

The following parishioners have volunteered to preparesupper for the Youth group on Wednesday nights duringthe month of August.

2 No Meeting9 Kathie & Bob Smith 538-372216 Debbie & Marvin Jones 866-773523 Julia Waddell 549-277030 Patti & Tom Lohr 549-5298

If you would like to volunteer to prepare a meal for theYouth group please contact Marianne Holmes @ 844-8400.

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VESTRY NOTESJune 12, 2017

Treasurer’s Report: 6-1-17 – 6-30-17 1-1-17 – 6-30-17 Actual Budget Actual BudgetIncome:Open Plate 581.01 2,000.00 6,772.73 12,000.00Pledge 12,755.00 15,460.67 89,457.10 92,764.00

Other 0.00 166.67 4,685.00 1,000.00

ACOLYTE TRAINING SESSION Sunday, September 10

6 PM

Session will be in the Nave of St. Jude’s. Allparents and all acolytes are strongly urged toattend.

A dinner at the Mexican Restaurant will beprovided by a very generous donor, inappreciation of the service of the acolytes andtheir parents at St. Jude’s.

There will be some review of the properprocedures for service, some teachingexplaining the importance of certain aspects ofour service and some review of the basics.

Blessings upon all who attend!

Faithfully Yours in Christ,Charles Bridges

GRANDPARENTS DAY OF PRAYER

Date: Sunday, September 10, 2017 9:00 am - 11:00 amDuration: 2 Hours

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we see menand women standing in the gap, praying on behalf ofothers. Our greatest example is Jesus, who stands in thegap multiple times, praying for Simon Peter (Luke22:32), for those who crucified him (Luke 23:34), andfor all believers, including us and our grandchildren(John 17).

Like you, I am concerned about my grandchildren havingto navigate the ungodliness of this present age. Instead ofwringing our hands in angst, we as grandparents need tobe folding them in prayer. We have not only theopportunity but the responsibility to stand in the gap bypraying for the hearts, souls and minds of ourgrandchildren.

Since 2010, Christian Grandparenting Network hasdesignated the second Sunday in September asGrandparents Day of Prayer. (It coincides with NationalGrandparents Day). Our goal is to unite grandparents inprayer for their grandchildren. This year’s GrandparentsDay of Prayer is being held on September 10th.

The possibilities for GDOP are endless. Some churcheshost a prayer breakfast or a luncheon following theirmorning worship. Others offer an afternoon tea orevening dessert in an individual’s home. Some ministersare willing to address the importance of prayinggrandparents and set aside a special prayer time duringthe worship service. Will you consider hosting aGrandparents Day of Prayer event?

If so, Christian Grandparenting Network is prepared toprovide step-by-step guidelines, resources, online toolsand speakers to encourage, empower and equip thegrandparents in your congregation to link arms in prayerfor their grandchildren.

For additional information please check our websites atht tp s :/ /www.chris t iangrandparenting.ne t / and www.grandparentsdayofprayer.com. If you have anyquestions contact me (Sherry Schumann) at (843)991-4543 or Catherine Jacobs at (843)437-0442

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The Women's Retreat will be held on September 22-24, 2017,

at St. Christopher Camp and ConferenceCenter.

The Speaker will be Karen Mulder of "Wisdomof the Wounded" an organization dedicated tosupporting caregivers and those in need of careduring crises. Every woman is a caregiver atevery age. Karen gives us many ways to bebetter caregivers by connecting with God,connecting with our families, and connectingwith friends and neighbors. The theme of theretreat will be "CONNECTIONS.”

Scholarship Information: Limited scholarshipassistance is available. Contact Mary Kauser(843-814-4035) marykauser@gmail.com PRIORto registering. We encourage those in need ofscholarship assistance to also seek assistancefrom their parish rector.

You may register online at the DiocesanWebsite.

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 otherrelationships in our lives, those with family members,with co-workers, with friends as well as how we manageour lives - our work lives, our times of leisure. Comejoin with men from across the diocese to learn and growwith 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 941.320.0271 orRichard Moore, 2017 Christian Men's ConferenceCoordinator at 843.693.7003.

Bring your Bible: It’s your entrance ticket.

All are welcome. There is no charge. We do ask that youregister.

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St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street

Walterboro, South Carolina 29488

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St. Jude’s Church

The Episcopal Diocese of South CarolinaSt. Jude's has worship services

Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:30 a.m. Christian Education10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Wednesdays at12 noon Holy Eucharist5:30 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 Wednesday,

9AM-2PM

The Lord Jesus Christ,Head of the Church

The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, BishopThe Rev. Bob Horowitz, Rector

David Martin, Organist/Choirmaster Bob Smith, Parish Treasurer

Lisa Marsh, Parish Administrator

Vestry MembersMarvin Jones, Senior Warden/Memorial ‘18

Jack Jackson, Junior Warden ‘18Gilda Barnwell, DCW ‘17

Anthony Herndon, Finance & Stewardship ‘17Charlotte Valentine, Christian Education ‘17

Byron Lee, Evangelism ‘17Kathie Smith, Fellowship ‘18

Julia Waddell, Youth ‘18 Madison Utsey, Fellowship ‘19

Susan Martin, Pastoral Care ‘19Marilyn Peters, Outreach ‘19

Rick Hawkins, Christian Education ‘19

A PRAYER FOR ST. JUDE'S

O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move andhave 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 thatcourse of action which will build your Church, andglorify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN.

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