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December 2019 The Disciple A 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 Good News 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. David Sutcliffe, Rector e-mail: [email protected] online: www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050 A few thoughts for early Advent Behold I am coming soon. Revelation 22:7 Ecce Rex veniet Dominus terrae, Et ipse auferet jugum captivitatis nostrae. See! The ruler of the earth shall come, The Lord who will take from us the heavy burden of our exile. Monastic liturgy A character in one of J.D. Salinger's short stories says that the most important word in the Bible is "watch". That person would love advent and especially the gospel. "Be on watch! Stay awake! Watch with a sharp eye! look around you! Be on guard!" Why would "watch" be anyone's favorite notion? How do we watch? What are we watching for? Take the question to Isaiah. Take it to a saint you have known and one you wish you had known. What would help us stay awake and watch? The voice of one crying in the wilderness is the voice of one breaking the silence. Prepare the way for the Lord, he says, as though he were saying: "I speak out in order to lead him into your hearts, but he does not choose to come where I lead him unless you prepare the way for him". To prepare the way means to pray well; it means thinking humbly of oneself. We should take our lesson from John the Baptist. He is thought to be the Christ; he declares he is not what they think. He does not take advantage of their mistake to further his own glory. If he had said, "I am the Christ", you can imagine how readily he would have been believed, since they believed he was the Christ even before he spoke. But he did not say it; he acknowledged what he was. He pointed out clearly who he was; he humbled himself. He saw where his salvation lay. He understood that he was a lamp, and his fear was that it might be blown out by the wind of pride. Not my words, but those of one of the greats in the Christian tradition - Augustine, Bishop of Hippo in Roman North Africa preaching in the fifth century AD. S UNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 5PM
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December 2019
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. David Sutcliffe, Rectore-mail: [email protected] online: www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050
A few thoughts for early Advent
Behold I am coming soon. Revelation 22:7
Ecce Rex veniet Dominus terrae,Et ipse auferet jugum captivitatis nostrae.
See! The ruler of the earth shall come,The Lord who will take from us the heavy burden of ourexile. Monastic liturgy
A character in one of J.D. Salinger's short stories saysthat the most important word in the Bible is "watch".That person would love advent and especially thegospel. "Be on watch! Stay awake! Watch with a sharpeye! look around you! Be on guard!" Why would"watch" be anyone's favorite notion? How do we watch?What are we watching for? Take the question to Isaiah.Take it to a saint you have known and one you wish youhad known.What would help us stay awake and watch?
The voice of one crying in the wilderness is the voice ofone breaking the silence. Prepare the way for the Lord,he says, as though he were saying: "I speak out in orderto lead him into your hearts, but he does not choose tocome where I lead him unless you prepare the way forhim".
To prepare the way means to pray well; it meansthinking humbly of oneself. We should take our lessonfrom John the Baptist. He is thought to be the Christ; hedeclares he is not what they think. He does not takeadvantage of their mistake to further his own glory.
If he had said, "I am the Christ", you can imagine howreadily he would have been believed, since theybelieved he was the Christ even before he spoke. But hedid not say it; he acknowledged what he was. Hepointed out clearly who he was; he humbled himself. Hesaw where his salvation lay. He understood that he wasa lamp, and his fear was that it might be blown out bythe wind of pride.
Not my words, but those of one of the greats in theChristian tradition - Augustine, Bishop of Hippo inRoman North Africa preaching in the fifth century AD.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 5PM
MUSIC NOTES
St Jude's adult choir has been rehearsing splendid,spirited, and sparkling carols for December for the pasttwo months!
Adult Choir Rehearsal Schedule for December 20195:00-6:30pm, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -- musicroom9:30-10:10am, Sunday, December 8 --church 5:00-6:30pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 church--(Choir party at The Martins after rehearsal)9:30-10:10am, Sunday, December 15 --church4:15-4:45pm, Sunday, December 15 - - music room(warm-up for Lessons and Carols service)5:00-6:00pm, Tuesday, December 17 -- church9:30-10:10am, Sunday, December 22, church9:50pm-10:15pm, Tuesday, December 24 --music room(warm-up for Christmas Eve Eucharist)9:30-10:10am, Sunday, December 29 -- church
Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 15, 2019, at5:00pmA candlelight service of scripture, prayer,congregational carols, and choral music by the adultchoir. The choir will be accompanied by David Martin,organist, and guest pianist, Janet Dubois.
Christmas Eve Services-Noels for trumpet and organ at 4:40pm-Family Eucharis t at 5:00pm a child-friendlycelebration with carols, and choral ensemble.
-Festival prelude for string quartet, trumpet, organ, andchoir at 10:15pm-The Feast of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christat 11:00pm -- Sermon, congregational carols, choralanthems by John Rutter, and Franz Schubert's GermanMass.
Carol Story: "The First Nowell" (Hymn 109)Although no Christmas season would be completewithout the melodious singing of this tuneful carol, verylittle is known about its origin. It is believed to have hadits rise in France during the fifteenth century. Noel is aFrench word originating from Latin meaning "birthday." The song is thought to have been brought across thechannel to England before 1823 by the wandering
troubadours. The carol under the English form,"Nowell," became a great favorite for Christmas Eve,especially in the west of England. This was when theentire village gathered for singing and celebrating thebringing in of the Yule log. At this time carols werethought of as popular religious songs meant to be sungoutside the church rather than within."The First Noel" portrays in vivid narrative style thestory of the birth of Christ. All six stanzas are needed tocomplete the entire event when the hymn is sung. Thesixth stanza urges us to join together to sing praises toGod for the marvels of His creation and for thesalvation provided through Christ's shed blood. Therepetition of the joyous "noel" in the refrain isequivalent to our singing out "happy birthday" tosomeone.It is interesting to observe that the "King of Israel" wasfirst announced to "certain poor shepherds" only, but inthe final stanza the phrases "let us all" and "mankindhath brought" remind us that Christ came to redeem thewhole world.1. The first noel the angel did say was to certain poorshepherds in fields as they lay-in fields where they laykeeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was sodeep.2. They looked up and saw a star shining in the east,beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, andso it continued both day and night.3. And by the light of that same star, three wise mencame from country far; to seek for a king was theirintent, and to follow the star wherever it went.4. This star drew nigh to the northwest, o'er Bethlehemit took its rest; and there it did both stop and stay, rightover the place where Jesus lay.5. Then entered in those wise men three, full rev'rentlyupon their knee, and offered there, in His presence, theirgold and myrrh and frankincense.6. Then let us all with one accord sing praises to ourheav'nly Lord, that hath made heav'n and earth ofnaught, and with His blood mankind hath bought.Chorus: Noel, noel! Noel, noel! Born is the King ofIsrael!(from Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for DailyDevotion)
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
In addition to singing in our adult choir, several of ourchoristers are also singing in other events in December. All of the following programs or services are free andopen to the public:
C Voices of Colleton Community Choir directedby Scott Davis, Colleton Civic Center, HamptonStreet, Friday, December 6, 7pm
C Bethel UMC Christmas Concert directed byAmanda Fulton, Hampton Street, Sunday,December 8, 5pm
C Christmas Cantata, Greenpond Baptist Church,Greenpond Highway, Sunday, December 22,5pm
Thursday, December 19, 2019
HAY RIDE, CAROLING, AND CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING PARTY
5:00pm until 7:00pm in Skardon Hall
For all souls - young and old!
Preceding the party, children three years throughmiddle school are invited to a brief pageant rehearsalfor Christmas Eve at 4:15pm.
ST. JUDE’S WOMEN N E W S
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Annual
Adult Christmas Party at the home of Mary deBenveniste and Peter Hollings, 125 Savage Streetimmediately following Lessons & Carols on December15th. The Committee will provide wonderful cheer forfellowship and fun. Committee: Sue Yin Hinson,Sydney Haynes, Chris Stroble, Kathie Smith, IleenGrange
PARISH FAMILIESMINISTERED TO THISMONTH...
...Patti Lohr
We try to have an ongoing Food/Flower/Card/Soup Ministry and wefeel bad when we do not know or find out late about a need in ourchurch family. Please be certain to contact the church office and let usknow of a need in our parish family whether it’s a meal or a visit fromthe Rector.
THE ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild will meet to polishBRASS on the second Thursday ofevery month at 5PM until finished.Please plan to join us on Thursday,December 12.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The DOK meets on the first Thursday of each month at6PM. The only requirement for membership is acommitment to prayer and serving our Lord!
If you are interested in learning more about DOK pleasejoin us Thursday, Dec 5th, 6PM, in Vestry room inSkardon Hall, at or contact Ann Walters,(843)563-2271, or Marianne Holmes, (843) 844-8400.
Thanks to......everyone who helped with breakfast in November:Ben & Susan, Matt & Holly Mardell, Bob & KathieSmith, Paul & Fran Pye, Marvin Jones, Dana Cheneyand Ben Harrison.
...those who helped with the Empty Bowls.
...To everyone for keeping the food pantry stocked, bagsmade and stocked in the closet for giving out.
...Those who helped provide soup for the remainder ofthe Wednesday night studies.
...To all who helped with the Women’s chicken dinnerfundraiser and bake sale.
SUNDAY BREAKFASTat ST. JUDE'SWould like to thank everyone in advance for taking timeto help out with this ministry. Also remind them to pickup key for building sometime during the week beforethey need it. THANKS, Dana
DECEMBER1st Erwin & Martie Hooker
Harper Downey8th David & Susan Martin
Tracy & Johnny Johnson15th Joe & Ileen Grange
Thomas & Jenny Klich22rd Jack Jackson
Sue Yin Hinson29th Dana Cheney
Chris StroblePeter Martin
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS(If your group is not listed please call the church office549-1050)
Women’s Bible Study - The Monday night Women'sBible Study meets from 6-7:30PM .
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
We will be ordering flowers from Tricia Utsey at theFlower Barn. Order deadline Sunday, December 1st.
The price is 10"–$26.95; make checks payable to THEFLOWER BARN.
If you plan to order separately, please have themwrapped in gold paper with red bows and delivered tochurch on Dec. 24.
Also, make sure you contact Lisa as to how you wouldlike them to be put in the bulletin.
Sunday, December 15Annual Adult Christmas Party
at Mary de Benveniste & Peter Hollings,
125 Savage St.
after Lessons & Carols
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 Johnny Johnston 20 Keller Reasonover2 Julia Waddell 22 Johnny Lowndes13 Pam Smith 23 David Martin17 Nicholas Martin 25 Cindy Lucas18 Harriette Dodd 21 Bob Everett20 Howard Lee
PARISH MEETINGDecember 1, 2019
The Vestry Nominating Committee of Madison Utsey,Susan Martin, Charles Bridges, Paul Pye is pleased toannounce a slate of nominees for Vestry for the electionto be held on December 1, immediately following the10:30AM service. They are as follows:
Paul PyeTracy JohnstonJimmy PeurifoyDavid MartinBecky Mellander
This year there are seven vacancies to be filled, four forthe customary three year terms, plus two for two yearunexpired terms and one for a one year unexpired term. The Committee believes that it is nominating a stronggroup who will be well positioned to take St. Jude's intothe future.
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1 First Sunday in Advent 1 Vestry Elections following 10:30 AM Service1 Open Plate Offering goes to the Rector’s
Discretionary Fund.1 Deadline for ordering Christmas poinsettias. 10"-$26.95, make check payable to THE FLOWER BARN.If you do not order with the church, please be sure theyare wrapped in gold paper with red bows, delivered onDecember 24 and that you let the church office knowwhat needs to be placed in the bulletin. 5 Daughters of the King, 6PM, Vestry room6 VOCC presents The Carols of Christmas, 7PM, Colleton Civic Center. Free Admission.9 Vestry Meeting, 5:30 PM10 Christmas Choir Party Following choir
rehearsal at the home of The Martins, 201Warren Street.
12 Altar Guild to polish BRASS, 5PM untilfinished.
15 Lessons and Carols Service, 5-6 PM15 Annual Christmas Party at the home of Mary
de Benveniste and Peter Hollings, 125Savage St., after Lessons & Carols
19 Children’s Christmas Pageant rehearsal,4:15PM in church for children 3years throughmiddle school.
19 Caroling , Hay Ride, decorate tree & hot dogsupper, 5PM. All ages welcome!!
23 Altar Guild Decorates Church for Christmas24 Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant &
Communion4:45PM: Noels for trumpet and organ5:00PM: Family Eucharist with carols andchoral ensemble.
24 CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL 10:15PM: Festival prelude for voice, stringquartet, trumpet, and organ 11:00PM: Feast of The Nativity of Our LordJesus Christ A traditional Eucharist withsermon, choir, strings, trumpet, and organ. Festive carols for congregation and choir. Music includes carols of John Rutter andSchubert's German Mass.
25 CHRISTMAS DAY, 9:00 AM, Holy EucharistRite II & Sermon
OCTOBER VESTRY NOTES
October 14, 2019
10-1-19 – 10-31-19 1-1-19 – 10-31-19 Actual Budget Actual Budget
Income
Open Plate 965.45 21,750.00 20932.38 17500.00
Pledge 16,524.00 139,96.17 125,283.00 139,961.67
Other 0.00 41.67 8303.21 416.67
There will be NO MEETING in DECEMBER. We will meet again starting Tuesday, January 21,
2020, 5-6pm in the church.
This is an ecumenical prayer group which meets the
third Tuesday of each month to pray for allgrandchildren in our community.
ALL grandparents are welcome!
Contact Marianne Holmes, (843)844-8400, for
additional information.
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Even though the Bible study iscompleted for now, Rev. Sutcliffe willcontinue to do the Wednesday HolyCommunion Service with Healing at5:30 (new time) service unlessotherwise noted.
USC/SALKEHATCHIE Team SuppersFor this school year, St. Jude's is extending ourcommunity ministries to include USC/Salkehatchie.
One part of this program is providing suppers for theMen's and Women's basketball teams. These supperswill be on the first Thursday of each month,
October-March. If you have an interest in providing asupper or being a part of the cooking team, pleasecontac t Bob S mith at 843-538-3722 or
A LOOK AHEAD
Epiphany worship services onJanuary 5 at 8 & 10:30AM with
a special breakfast in between
services.
CHRISTIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2020
CHRISTIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE
The Rev. Rob Sturdy, Chaplain at St. Alban’s, the
Citadel, will speak on “The Father’s Blessing” at thispopular men’s gathering at St. Christopher Camp andConference Center, February 21-23, 2020.
F o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i thttps://christianmensconference.org/
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St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
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St. Jude’s Church
The Anglican Diocese of South CarolinaSt. Jude's has worship services
Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Christian Education
10:30 a.m. Holy EucharistWednesdays at
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Service with Healing
The Discipleis published monthly by
St. Jude's Church
907 Wichman StreetWalterboro, SC 29488
and can be found online at
www.stjudeswalterboro.comOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,
9AM-2PM
The Lord Jesus Christ,Head of the Church
The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, BishopThe Rev. David Sutcliffe, Rector
David Martin, Organist/Choirmaster
Bob Smith, Parish TreasurerLisa Marsh, Parish Administrator
Vestry MembersMartie Hooker, Senior Warden/Audit ‘21
Madison Utsey, Junior Warden/Bldg.&Grounds ‘19
Susan Martin, Christian Ed/VBS ‘19Charles Bridges, Youth ‘19
Gary Brightwell, Evangelism/Archives ‘20Patti Lohr, Outreach ‘20
Ben Harrison, Fellowship/Pastoral Care‘20Bob Smith, Treasurer ‘20
Marianne Holmes, Memorial ‘21
Charles Lucas, Stewardship ‘21Margie Williams, Worship/DCW ‘21
A PRAYER FOR ST. JUDE'S
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and haveour being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern
St. Jude's by your Holy Spirit, that in our goals, ourplans and our actions, we might always seek and heedyour voice, follow your guidance, and pursue that
course of action which will build your Church, andglorify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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