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, December 29, 2021
What's new at ECOE!
Read the Annual Report for 2021
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:
I heard a story about a little girl named Lizzie who was going shopping for Christmas. She cracks open her piggy bank and says: “Look, I’ve got 9 dollars and eleven cents to spend on Christmas”. Her thirteen year old brother is not impressed. He says: “You can’t buy something for everybody with $9.11, Lizzie.” She exclaims: “Well, I’m gonna try!” Her brother answers back: “Well, they’re sure gonna be cheap presents!” Lizzie thinks for a moment, then says: “Nothing is cheap if it costs all the money you have!”
Lizzie had a pretty good understanding of the word “gift”. I hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas, and you have come to understand the wonderful idea of “gift”, especially in the sense of God’s gift to us in His Son Jesus Christ…the One who gave His all for us.
May we enter the New Year totally grateful for all of our life, all of our blessings and even those things that we may not see as blessing. God has “gifted” us. God is Gift! Let us praise his Holy Name.
Bob +
P.S. Thank you for the many blessings I have received as your pastor and priest this past year. And for the many signs of love many of you have shared with me and Kay this holiday season. I am grateful for each of you.
AND SPEAKING OF THANKS… Many thanks to those who decorated the church for Christmas Eve, and our Altar Guild, our musicians, and our servers. We had close to 90 in attendance on Christmas Eve and the worship was glorious. Thank you to all who helped make that happen.
AND A FINAL WORD OF THANKS… to Elizabeth Galaida, who will be retiring as our Administrative Assistant at the church at the end of this year, 2021. Elizabeth has served the Episcopal Church on Edisto tirelessly for many years, kept the church running, and things in order, through many changes. She is going to be rehearsing for a new play she is in the first of 2022, and needed some time off. Fortunately, she will continue as our Music Director!!! Thank you, Elizabeth, for all you do!
NEW ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Mrs. Brandi Bodalski has been hired to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Brandi is a school teacher, but has a degree in Graphic Arts. She will bring a fresh perspective to our emails, bulletins and webpage… as well as helping Bob keep the office in working order. Brandi lives in West Ashley, but will be on the island at least once a week. Give her a warm greeting when you see her.
Father Bob will be out of town from January 3rd – January 20th. He and Kay will be on a cruise to South America. Father Paul Gilbert will fill in for Bob on Jan. 9 and 16. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Sr. Warden Betsy Daise or Jr. Warden George Hayworth.
Congratulations to new Mission Council members elected at the Annual Parish Meeting, Nancy Skardon and Jim Gettys, whose term begins January 2022.
TRANSFER YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Have you been wondering how to transfer your church members to the Episcopal Church on Edisto? If you are a member at another parish, just give that information to Father Bob and he will contact the parish and request a transfer of membership. It is very simple, and it is a courtesy to the parish you have left to update their membership rolls, as well as bring our rolls up to date. If you have not been an Episcopalian, you can be received or confirmed into the Episcopal Church when our bishop visits this coming year. We will have classes to help you learn about the Episcopal Church, and prepare you for an active membership. Just let Father Bob know you are interested.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The St. Paul's Parish Little League is looking for board members, coaches and managers. For more information, see Michele Skripps.
GIFT TO EDISTO ISLAND YOUTH RECREATION: Our 5th Sunday outreach donation was $1017 to the Edisto Island Youth Recreation program. Many thanks to Mr. Geno 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!
Read the Annual Report for 2021
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:
I heard a story about a little girl named Lizzie who was going shopping for Christmas. She cracks open her piggy bank and says: “Look, I’ve got 9 dollars and eleven cents to spend on Christmas”. Her thirteen year old brother is not impressed. He says: “You can’t buy something for everybody with $9.11, Lizzie.” She exclaims: “Well, I’m gonna try!” Her brother answers back: “Well, they’re sure gonna be cheap presents!” Lizzie thinks for a moment, then says: “Nothing is cheap if it costs all the money you have!”
Lizzie had a pretty good understanding of the word “gift”. I hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas, and you have come to understand the wonderful idea of “gift”, especially in the sense of God’s gift to us in His Son Jesus Christ…the One who gave His all for us.
May we enter the New Year totally grateful for all of our life, all of our blessings and even those things that we may not see as blessing. God has “gifted” us. God is Gift! Let us praise his Holy Name.
Bob +
P.S. Thank you for the many blessings I have received as your pastor and priest this past year. And for the many signs of love many of you have shared with me and Kay this holiday season. I am grateful for each of you.
AND SPEAKING OF THANKS… Many thanks to those who decorated the church for Christmas Eve, and our Altar Guild, our musicians, and our servers. We had close to 90 in attendance on Christmas Eve and the worship was glorious. Thank you to all who helped make that happen.
AND A FINAL WORD OF THANKS… to Elizabeth Galaida, who will be retiring as our Administrative Assistant at the church at the end of this year, 2021. Elizabeth has served the Episcopal Church on Edisto tirelessly for many years, kept the church running, and things in order, through many changes. She is going to be rehearsing for a new play she is in the first of 2022, and needed some time off. Fortunately, she will continue as our Music Director!!! Thank you, Elizabeth, for all you do!
NEW ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Mrs. Brandi Bodalski has been hired to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Brandi is a school teacher, but has a degree in Graphic Arts. She will bring a fresh perspective to our emails, bulletins and webpage… as well as helping Bob keep the office in working order. Brandi lives in West Ashley, but will be on the island at least once a week. Give her a warm greeting when you see her.
Father Bob will be out of town from January 3rd – January 20th. He and Kay will be on a cruise to South America. Father Paul Gilbert will fill in for Bob on Jan. 9 and 16. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Sr. Warden Betsy Daise or Jr. Warden George Hayworth.
Congratulations to new Mission Council members elected at the Annual Parish Meeting, Nancy Skardon and Jim Gettys, whose term begins January 2022.
TRANSFER YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Have you been wondering how to transfer your church members to the Episcopal Church on Edisto? If you are a member at another parish, just give that information to Father Bob and he will contact the parish and request a transfer of membership. It is very simple, and it is a courtesy to the parish you have left to update their membership rolls, as well as bring our rolls up to date. If you have not been an Episcopalian, you can be received or confirmed into the Episcopal Church when our bishop visits this coming year. We will have classes to help you learn about the Episcopal Church, and prepare you for an active membership. Just let Father Bob know you are interested.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The St. Paul's Parish Little League is looking for board members, coaches and managers. For more information, see Michele Skripps.
GIFT TO EDISTO ISLAND YOUTH RECREATION: Our 5th Sunday outreach donation was $1017 to the Edisto Island Youth Recreation program. Many thanks to Mr. Geno 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.
About our Priest-in-charge:
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. |
