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, September 15, 2021
What's new at ECOE!
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:
For more than 50 years, the 19th century poet John Lowell had oatmeal for breakfast. One morning, his cook was shocked when she burned the oatmeal and discovered that there was no more oatmeal in the pantry. “Mr. Lowell”, she said, “there isn’t going to be any oatmeal for breakfast this morning”. “That is quite alright,” he responded, “I never really cared for it anyway.”
We probably all have diets which contain items we don’t really care for. I read an interesting article in the Living Church magazine with a story about “renewal music”. It was by a church musician who was incensed by a rector who insisted he play “those trite little ditties” instead of “real music”. The next week, there were a variety of letters from church members who expressed appreciation for “all types of music” in worship.
I believe we have a “well balanced diet” of music at ECOE. I am very grateful for Elizabeth who works hard to pick our music, prepare our musicians and choir, and present it for our worship. I personally like the mixture of musical genre we have in our worship. If you have a favorite hymn or song you would like to have included in our worship, please let me or Elizabeth know, and we will work it in as appropriate. Bob +
ALTAR FLOWERS: There is a sign up calendar in the back of the church where you can give flowers for the altar as a memorial or thanksgiving. Our flower guild does an excellent job in using their gifts to have flowers on the altar each week. A donation of $35 for memorials/thanksgiving helps to offset the cost altar flowers.
Meals and cooks needed!
A parishioner will need some help with meals starting on Sept. 24, and we need your help! To access the online schedule and volunteer to cook or bring takeout, go to
www.TakeThemAMeal.com/HDQS7543
Sign in with Recipient's Last Name: Mock and Password: 7113
For more information, contact the church at 843-631-5040
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.
BISHOP-ELECT RUTH will be with us this Sunday, Sept. 19th, for worship at 10am and a “conversation” with our parish at 11am. Come a meet our new Bishop as we share with her who we are.
There will be NO BIBLE STUDY next week, Sept. 20 & 22. Bob will be out of town.
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.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS: Mark you calendars and invite a friend to join you for the St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals to be held on Sunday, October 3rd, at 5pm in the church yard. Bring your pet on a leash or crated, for this beautiful service, and Yappy Hour following with treats for pets and people.
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.
Wednesday Morning Study of the Gospel of Mark, in the Bay Creek Room, at 11am, begins July 7th. This is a study that does not require a seminary degree, but promises to help us understand Mark's gospel better. In this year's lectionary readings, the gospel of Mark is predominate. All are welcome to join us!
Monday Morning Men's Bible Study/Breakfast will begin on July12th at 8am in the Bay Creek Room. Biscuits and coffee will be served, along with fellowship, then a reading of the next week's gospel for discussion and perhaps give Bob a lead on preparing his sermon.
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:
For more than 50 years, the 19th century poet John Lowell had oatmeal for breakfast. One morning, his cook was shocked when she burned the oatmeal and discovered that there was no more oatmeal in the pantry. “Mr. Lowell”, she said, “there isn’t going to be any oatmeal for breakfast this morning”. “That is quite alright,” he responded, “I never really cared for it anyway.”
We probably all have diets which contain items we don’t really care for. I read an interesting article in the Living Church magazine with a story about “renewal music”. It was by a church musician who was incensed by a rector who insisted he play “those trite little ditties” instead of “real music”. The next week, there were a variety of letters from church members who expressed appreciation for “all types of music” in worship.
I believe we have a “well balanced diet” of music at ECOE. I am very grateful for Elizabeth who works hard to pick our music, prepare our musicians and choir, and present it for our worship. I personally like the mixture of musical genre we have in our worship. If you have a favorite hymn or song you would like to have included in our worship, please let me or Elizabeth know, and we will work it in as appropriate. Bob +
ALTAR FLOWERS: There is a sign up calendar in the back of the church where you can give flowers for the altar as a memorial or thanksgiving. Our flower guild does an excellent job in using their gifts to have flowers on the altar each week. A donation of $35 for memorials/thanksgiving helps to offset the cost altar flowers.
Meals and cooks needed!
A parishioner will need some help with meals starting on Sept. 24, and we need your help! To access the online schedule and volunteer to cook or bring takeout, go to
www.TakeThemAMeal.com/HDQS7543
Sign in with Recipient's Last Name: Mock and Password: 7113
For more information, contact the church at 843-631-5040
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.
BISHOP-ELECT RUTH will be with us this Sunday, Sept. 19th, for worship at 10am and a “conversation” with our parish at 11am. Come a meet our new Bishop as we share with her who we are.
There will be NO BIBLE STUDY next week, Sept. 20 & 22. Bob will be out of town.
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.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS: Mark you calendars and invite a friend to join you for the St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals to be held on Sunday, October 3rd, at 5pm in the church yard. Bring your pet on a leash or crated, for this beautiful service, and Yappy Hour following with treats for pets and people.
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.
Wednesday Morning Study of the Gospel of Mark, in the Bay Creek Room, at 11am, begins July 7th. This is a study that does not require a seminary degree, but promises to help us understand Mark's gospel better. In this year's lectionary readings, the gospel of Mark is predominate. All are welcome to join us!
Monday Morning Men's Bible Study/Breakfast will begin on July12th at 8am in the Bay Creek Room. Biscuits and coffee will be served, along with fellowship, then a reading of the next week's gospel for discussion and perhaps give Bob a lead on preparing his sermon.
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. |
