The Episcopal Church on Edisto is a vibrant Christian community that honors our Episcopal heritage by welcoming all people. Together we exist to love and serve both God and our neighbor, inviting all to share in the joy of God’s unconditional love.
The Episcopal Church on Edisto is a vibrant Christian community that honors our Episcopal heritage by welcoming all people. Together we exist to love and serve both God and our neighbor, inviting all to share in the joy of God’s unconditional love.
Celebration of Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Weekly Announcements, October 20, 2021
What's new at ECOE!
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: A priest named John Shea from Chicago remembers the first time he was aware of God’s presence in his life. He was 13 years old and was preparing to be an acolyte at the altar in his church. His priest asked him, and another boy, to sit in meditation before the altar and think about the bread and wine of communion. He sat near the altar and tried to meditate. He became fidgety at first. But suddenly the communion bread seemed to speak to him: “I am more than bread, you know!”, it seemed to say. This kind of shocked him. He looked at the other acolyte. He was chubby and had big ears. Then the other acolyte seemed to say: “I’m more than a fat kid with big ears, you know!” He knew God was speaking to him. As he walked home, he saw an old lady with a cane. “I’m more than a wrinkled old widow, you know!”, she seemed to say. And suddenly, the whole world opened up to him. God was telling him there was more to life than just what we can see with our eyes, or hear or touch.
When God is alive in your life, everything seems to be more. In our gospel for this coming week, we will hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man… it is a teaching moment for his disciples, who have not been able to “see” who Jesus really is. If you want “something more” in your life, a good place to start is with the communion bread on Sunday. “Open my eyes, Lord. I want to see Jesus”, is one of my favorite songs. And once you’ve seen Jesus, you will see the world around you differently, and it might just be that when you look in the mirror, you will see more, as well. Come join us at the Lord’s Table this Sunday, 10am. Bob +
PARISH PICNIC UPDATE: Catherine and Bubba Main have graciously offered for us to gather at their farm for our Parish Picnic, on November 14th, at noon (following church). Bubba will be barbequing. We need to bring a side dish, salad or dessert…and a lawn chair. Mark your calendars for this outdoor gathering.
PLEDGE CARDS: Please send in your pledge Cards by the end of October. They may be mailed to the church P.O. Box 239, Edisto Island, SC 29438, or placed in the offering plate on Sunday. Thank you for your support of the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church on Edisto.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool Online: Would you like help gauging risk in your decision to attend events, gatherings or activities? Try this handy COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool from Georgia Tech online. We value your safety!
https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/
ALL ART MARKET TENT: ECOE will have a tent set up at the Fall Art Market on Saturday, October 23rd, to be a “presence” in the community and to hand out water. If you can be a part of this effort, please see the sign up sheet at the church, or let Emilie Cox know: 803-682-2926. You can work a morning, mid-day or afternoon shift.
VETERANS RETREAT AT MEPKIN ABBEY: If you are a veteran who might be interested in a spiritual retreat for veterans, led by veterans… check out this website https://bookwhen.com/mepkinabbey#focus=ev-sn63-20211105000000 or contact Lester Pittman lesterpittman@me.com or Tuck Rosenberg tuck.rosenberg@yahoo,com. The retreat will be Nov. 5-7 at the Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner, SC. There is no charge but a donation may help others.
MEN’S MONDAY MORNING BREAKFAST/BIBLE STUDY: Just a reminder that the men of the church meet on Monday morning at 8am, in the Bay Creek Room, for breakfast/coffee and a look at the gospel for the coming Sunday. All are welcome to join us!
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: We are studying the book of Mark on Wednesday mornings at 11am, in the Bay Creek Room. All are welcome to join us!
PRAYER CIRCLE MEETING: The Prayer Circle will meet this month on October 12th, in the Bay Creek Room, or via zoom, at 11am. We pray for those on our prayer list and make any updates needed. All are welcome to join us.
ECOE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS
This coming December, during the Annual Meeting, we will be electing two new members to the Mission Council. The current Mission Council has six council members. Brooks Goldsmith and Taylor Skardon will be retiring from the Council after having served the last three years. The two newly elected members will serve for the following three years.
I am pleased to announce a new method of electing our new Mission Council members. Based on the premise that the collective church body knows who the leaders of the church are, everyone should have the opportunity to participate in the election process.
Therefore, we will provide, electronically, a listing of all eligible church members. Each voting member will select four persons of their choice to be candidates. After receiving the responses, we will tabulate and determine the names of the top four selections.
We will contact those top four selections and determine their wiliness to serve on the Council. After we have confirmed the four candidates, we will present the four names to the membership for the election of the two new members. This will happen at the annual meeting in December. The 3rd and 4th vote recipients will become the 1st and 2nd alternates, if a vacant position on the Mission Council needs to be filled during the following year.
CONVENTION is coming!
The annual diocesan convention will be November 12-13, 2021. Pre-convention meetings begin October 7. More information will be provided via our October newsletter and on these Diocese websites:
http://www.episcopalchurchsc.org/convention.html
http://www.episcopalchurchsc.org/230thdiocesanconvention.html
GIFT TO EDISTO ISLAND YOUTH RECREATION: Our 5th Sunday outreach donation was $1017 to the Edisto Island Youth Recreation program. Many thanks to Mr. Gino Middleton for his presentation and story. Thank you for your generous support of the youth on Edisto Island.
Acolytes needed! Have you ever thought about serving as an acolyte? There is no age limit, you get to wear fancy robes, you get a front row seat, and you will be trained on the simple duties. You can sign up for once a month, or more! If you are interested in helping to serve at the altar, just let Fr. Bob know.
Current Covid-19 safety protocols in effect:
1. To encourage all parishioners to be vaccinated and to offer assistance if needed.
2. To wear masks for indoor services.
3. To social distance in our seating for worship.
4. To pass the peace with no physical contact.
5. To encourage those who may be experiencing symptoms of illness to worship through our online options.
If you or someone you know needs help getting your Covid-19 vaccine, please contact the church at 843-631-5040 or episcopalchurchonedisto@gmail.com
We need your help with the Blessings Box!
Our Blessings Box is getting low on food staples, household products and personal hygiene products. Next time you're out shopping, please pick up some extra (non-perishable) items and put them in the Box.
Outreach Chair Michele Skripps presented Jane Edwards teachers with $100 gift cards to purchase classroom supplies. She is pictured with JEES Principal Jarmalar Logan.
What's new at ECOE!
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: A priest named John Shea from Chicago remembers the first time he was aware of God’s presence in his life. He was 13 years old and was preparing to be an acolyte at the altar in his church. His priest asked him, and another boy, to sit in meditation before the altar and think about the bread and wine of communion. He sat near the altar and tried to meditate. He became fidgety at first. But suddenly the communion bread seemed to speak to him: “I am more than bread, you know!”, it seemed to say. This kind of shocked him. He looked at the other acolyte. He was chubby and had big ears. Then the other acolyte seemed to say: “I’m more than a fat kid with big ears, you know!” He knew God was speaking to him. As he walked home, he saw an old lady with a cane. “I’m more than a wrinkled old widow, you know!”, she seemed to say. And suddenly, the whole world opened up to him. God was telling him there was more to life than just what we can see with our eyes, or hear or touch.
When God is alive in your life, everything seems to be more. In our gospel for this coming week, we will hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man… it is a teaching moment for his disciples, who have not been able to “see” who Jesus really is. If you want “something more” in your life, a good place to start is with the communion bread on Sunday. “Open my eyes, Lord. I want to see Jesus”, is one of my favorite songs. And once you’ve seen Jesus, you will see the world around you differently, and it might just be that when you look in the mirror, you will see more, as well. Come join us at the Lord’s Table this Sunday, 10am. Bob +
PARISH PICNIC UPDATE: Catherine and Bubba Main have graciously offered for us to gather at their farm for our Parish Picnic, on November 14th, at noon (following church). Bubba will be barbequing. We need to bring a side dish, salad or dessert…and a lawn chair. Mark your calendars for this outdoor gathering.
PLEDGE CARDS: Please send in your pledge Cards by the end of October. They may be mailed to the church P.O. Box 239, Edisto Island, SC 29438, or placed in the offering plate on Sunday. Thank you for your support of the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church on Edisto.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool Online: Would you like help gauging risk in your decision to attend events, gatherings or activities? Try this handy COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool from Georgia Tech online. We value your safety!
https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/
ALL ART MARKET TENT: ECOE will have a tent set up at the Fall Art Market on Saturday, October 23rd, to be a “presence” in the community and to hand out water. If you can be a part of this effort, please see the sign up sheet at the church, or let Emilie Cox know: 803-682-2926. You can work a morning, mid-day or afternoon shift.
VETERANS RETREAT AT MEPKIN ABBEY: If you are a veteran who might be interested in a spiritual retreat for veterans, led by veterans… check out this website https://bookwhen.com/mepkinabbey#focus=ev-sn63-20211105000000 or contact Lester Pittman lesterpittman@me.com or Tuck Rosenberg tuck.rosenberg@yahoo,com. The retreat will be Nov. 5-7 at the Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner, SC. There is no charge but a donation may help others.
MEN’S MONDAY MORNING BREAKFAST/BIBLE STUDY: Just a reminder that the men of the church meet on Monday morning at 8am, in the Bay Creek Room, for breakfast/coffee and a look at the gospel for the coming Sunday. All are welcome to join us!
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: We are studying the book of Mark on Wednesday mornings at 11am, in the Bay Creek Room. All are welcome to join us!
PRAYER CIRCLE MEETING: The Prayer Circle will meet this month on October 12th, in the Bay Creek Room, or via zoom, at 11am. We pray for those on our prayer list and make any updates needed. All are welcome to join us.
ECOE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS
This coming December, during the Annual Meeting, we will be electing two new members to the Mission Council. The current Mission Council has six council members. Brooks Goldsmith and Taylor Skardon will be retiring from the Council after having served the last three years. The two newly elected members will serve for the following three years.
I am pleased to announce a new method of electing our new Mission Council members. Based on the premise that the collective church body knows who the leaders of the church are, everyone should have the opportunity to participate in the election process.
Therefore, we will provide, electronically, a listing of all eligible church members. Each voting member will select four persons of their choice to be candidates. After receiving the responses, we will tabulate and determine the names of the top four selections.
We will contact those top four selections and determine their wiliness to serve on the Council. After we have confirmed the four candidates, we will present the four names to the membership for the election of the two new members. This will happen at the annual meeting in December. The 3rd and 4th vote recipients will become the 1st and 2nd alternates, if a vacant position on the Mission Council needs to be filled during the following year.
CONVENTION is coming!
The annual diocesan convention will be November 12-13, 2021. Pre-convention meetings begin October 7. More information will be provided via our October newsletter and on these Diocese websites:
http://www.episcopalchurchsc.org/convention.html
http://www.episcopalchurchsc.org/230thdiocesanconvention.html
GIFT TO EDISTO ISLAND YOUTH RECREATION: Our 5th Sunday outreach donation was $1017 to the Edisto Island Youth Recreation program. Many thanks to Mr. Gino Middleton for his presentation and story. Thank you for your generous support of the youth on Edisto Island.
Acolytes needed! Have you ever thought about serving as an acolyte? There is no age limit, you get to wear fancy robes, you get a front row seat, and you will be trained on the simple duties. You can sign up for once a month, or more! If you are interested in helping to serve at the altar, just let Fr. Bob know.
Current Covid-19 safety protocols in effect:
1. To encourage all parishioners to be vaccinated and to offer assistance if needed.
2. To wear masks for indoor services.
3. To social distance in our seating for worship.
4. To pass the peace with no physical contact.
5. To encourage those who may be experiencing symptoms of illness to worship through our online options.
If you or someone you know needs help getting your Covid-19 vaccine, please contact the church at 843-631-5040 or episcopalchurchonedisto@gmail.com
We need your help with the Blessings Box!
Our Blessings Box is getting low on food staples, household products and personal hygiene products. Next time you're out shopping, please pick up some extra (non-perishable) items and put them in the Box.
Outreach Chair Michele Skripps presented Jane Edwards teachers with $100 gift cards to purchase classroom supplies. She is pictured with JEES Principal Jarmalar Logan.
The Mission Council is pleased to announce that we have retained an Interim Priest in Charge for the Episcopal Church on Edisto for the coming year! The Rev. Robert “Bob” Blackwell will start with us on June 14. He and his wife, Kay, come to us from Alabama, where he currently serves at Holy Trinity Church in Auburn. Our church has arranged to lease a home for them to live on Edisto Beach. They will be a vital part of our church and local community, and we are looking forward to welcoming them next month!
The Rev. Robert (Bob) Blackwell was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, where he married his childhood sweetheart “Kay”. They have been married for 43 years, and have 3 married children and 6 grand-children. Bob is a 1978 graduate of Auburn University and earned his M.Div. at Nashotah Theological Seminary. He has served as a parish priest in the Diocese of Alabama for the past 37 years, as well as being a missionary in Damascus, Syria where he served All Saints Episcopal Church for the Diocese of Jerusalem. After retirement, 7 years ago, he has served as Interim Rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL and Christ Church, Pensacola, FL. He is also enjoying time with his grandchildren, traveling, fishing and eating out! Bob and Kay have made their home in Cullman, Alabama, but have also loved re-settling in Auburn to work part time at Holy Trinity with a focused ministry in pastoral care.
The Rev. Robert (Bob) Blackwell was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, where he married his childhood sweetheart “Kay”. They have been married for 43 years, and have 3 married children and 6 grand-children. Bob is a 1978 graduate of Auburn University and earned his M.Div. at Nashotah Theological Seminary. He has served as a parish priest in the Diocese of Alabama for the past 37 years, as well as being a missionary in Damascus, Syria where he served All Saints Episcopal Church for the Diocese of Jerusalem. After retirement, 7 years ago, he has served as Interim Rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL and Christ Church, Pensacola, FL. He is also enjoying time with his grandchildren, traveling, fishing and eating out! Bob and Kay have made their home in Cullman, Alabama, but have also loved re-settling in Auburn to work part time at Holy Trinity with a focused ministry in pastoral care.
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Mission The Episcopal Church on Edisto is a vibrant Christian community that honors our Episcopal heritage by welcoming all people. Together we exist to love and serve both God and our neighbor, inviting all to share in the joy of God’s unconditional love. Vision The Episcopal Church on Edisto gathers in worship and fellowship to learn, teach,nurture, and give thanks for God’s blessings. Mindful of Christ’s command to “Love one another as I have loved you”, we go into the world in service,taking our unique gifts and talents to minister to the needs of those within our community and the world. |
