june 2016 the messenger newsletter

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Transforming Hearts Through Jesus Christ June 2016 | Volume XXXI | Number 5

S A I N T M I C H A E L ’ S C H U R C HA N G L I C A N

C h a r l e s t o n , S o u t h C a r o l i n aPictured: The Rev. Al Zadig, Jr., The Rev. David Booman, The Rt. Rev. Probal Dutta (West Bengal, India), The Rt. Rev. Alex Dickson

St. Michael’s Church is partnering with East Cooper Baptist Church for a Kingdom Vision Experience!

LOCATION: East Cooper Baptist Church | 361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC VBS starts on Monday with Family Night at 6:30 pm,

then continues Tuesday-Friday 9:00am - 12:15pm

This year we will submerge ourselves in God's Word as we discover that Jesus didn't just see what's on the outside of people; He looked deep down on the inside. So grab your goggles and

dive in to find truth below the surface! Child registration opens in May! Sign up to volunteer now!

Volunteer now!www.stmichaelschurch.net/vbs

We need all hands on deck to help with this HUGE VBS. What a unique experience this will be for all.

St. Michaels is partnering only June 13th - 17th. Please sign up for those dates only.

Registration for children opens May 1st. Cost $10 www.stmichaelschurch.net/vbs

Sanders Clyde Community Children will attend at no charge.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVOLUNTEERS NEEDED

JUNE 13 - 17, 2016

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Who is Russ Parker? .He is both an Anglican Priest and author and travels extensively around the UK and abroad, lecturing and teaching in issues connected with the Christian Healing and Healthcare, Reconciliation and Church Transformation. Russ has written many book including: “The Wild Spirit,” “Dream Stories” “Healing Wounded History,” and his latest book, an anthology of prayer poems for public and private use “Wild Spirit of the Living God.”

What was the format of the conference? Russ spent Friday night with the clergy and prayer ministers, doing an orientation for the weekend. Saturday was spent with the congregation in both the Chapel and the Sanctuary. It was a day filled with worship, teaching, small groups and conversation. Sunday Russ preached at 8 and 10:30 and I preached at the 9:30 and 6pm with my observations from the day before. On Monday through Tuesday at noon, Russ spent time with the staff.

Many thanks to our amazing prayer ministers and their amazing ministry! Thanks also to our worship leaders. Matthew Wilkinson, the Rev. Rich Giersch and their teams did a wonderful job of leading us up in praise to Jesus, both in the chapel and the sanctuary.

So, what did Russ find as he put St. Michael’s up on the lift? Not to keep you in suspense (for those not there), but his findings were embedded in beautiful Gospel teaching on what it means to be a church community.

Some highlights:• In any church there will always be things to celebrate and

things to heal• Church is not defined by her programs, but by the quality of

our relationships• Churches need to transform their present to transfigure their

future!• Sometimes places of ministry need to be healed so they can

truly by the place of ministry• There are some who need to love the church a bit more • Powerless people become apathetic people• Empowered people become energized• Is the local church part of the solution or part of the problem

for the sins of the greater community?

From the CongregationWhat can we Celebrate?1. The overall Presence of the Holy Spirit - Amen!2. Alpha - Continuing in Strength3. Healing/Prayer Ministry - Healing Center (Dependency on Prayer

House) with a chapel and offices for the Rev. David Booman and Dr. Melody Martini will greatly enhance this ministry

4. Mission Ministry - Continually strengthening this ministry with more volunteers and staff leadership

5. Marriage Ministry - This ministry will also be strengthened through a Marriage Summit in the Spring

6. Music/Worship - Expanding this ministry through our Intern Program and Children’s Choirs

7. Standing for the Word of God - This will not change!8. Children’s ministry VBS - Growing with summer Bible Camps and

expanding Toddler Time9. Life Groups - Strengthening Volunteer Team 10. Galatians 3 Task Force on Race

• Anniversary Remembrance planned on June 17• Michaelmas Sunday on September 25 Preaching exchange

with Mother Emanuel Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. Betty Clark preaching at St. Michael’s

Restoration Conference May 6 - 10, 2016So often when we have our signature Day of Healing Prayer conferences, the purpose is for those within and beyond St. Michael’s. For the very first time we designed a Day of Healing Prayer primarily for the congregation of St. Michaels Church. The purpose was to metaphorically put the church up on a lift and look at what’s working well and what needs work. I invited the global expert on such church audits, the Rev. Dr. Russ Parker. So, with much anticipation, Russ came to St. Michael’s for five days to give us perspective on what as St. Michaelites we can celebrate and what needs healing and deeper ministry.

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What are the Challenges?1. The Weariness from the Lawsuit with the Episcopal Church Better communication about updates2. More Input from need from Congregation/Vestry

Transparency - Vestry will look at this, but possibilities include quarterly Vestry open Houses for feedback and ideas, vestry helping keep up with Parishioners and regular updates in Messengers.

3. Congregation needs More Connection with Each Other In addition to Alpha Kick-off, having Life Group open enrollment and

better communication and easier access to getting into a life Group4. Division of the Choir - While we have new leadership in the choir

we will be looking to strengthen relationships between leaders and singers

5. Staff Choices/Administrative Leadership (Turnover)• The Vestry has appointed a personnel team to help assess the

leadership structure, as well as help make folks make smooth transitions

• Staff at summer retreats will be discussing their job descriptions and will lay out a better process of annual reviews

From the Staff:What can we Celebrate?1. There is a genuine love for St. Michael's Church and a desire to

be a unified staff2. Passion to see Jesus glorified3. Gratitude for biblical preaching and teaching4. Gratitude for prayer and worship5. Serious but not somber…JOY! LAUGHTER!

What are the Challenges?1. Staff Exhaustion- Longer Hours/Need for boundaries/Too Event Driven - What needs pruning? 2. Doing better at being with… - Communicating better with each other and communally3. Turnover of Staff

• New Structure of Team already instituted will help with this• Intentional Personnel Task Force of the Vestry already in place• Clearer job descriptions

Recommendations by the Rev. Dr. Russ Parker for the staff:1. Make sure to have clear job descriptions that are up to date2. Make sure to have life-giving annual assessments for each

staff member

I look forward to our vestry and staff retreats as we process the Restoration Conference. I also look forward to marinating all this information into my sabbatical!

Unintended Blessing:At the last minute, the new pastor of Mother Emanuel, The Rev. Dr. Betty Clark and her assistant Prescott Harris were able to join us for the first part of the conference. It is our hope to export this conference to Mother Emanuel in the fall!

Frequently Asked Questions about SabbaticalWhat is a sabbatical? From Creation God has ordained a pattern of rest for his people called Sabbath. In Genesis 2:2-3, God rested from his labor not because he was tired, but to set a pattern for the holiness of rest. This Sabbath was enshrined in the life of Israel through the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:8-11. Israel’s common life was punctuated by a pattern of rest that was expanded in the Law to include a seventh-year Sabbath for the land and a fiftieth-year release from debt called the Year of Jubilee (see Leviticus 25). The biblical call to longer periods of rest and refreshment come from this understanding of our need to deeply trust the Lord and refresh our souls and bodies for the goodness of God’s work.

A sabbatical is a period of intentional separation for the church and the rector for the expressed purpose of deeper growth in the Lord and rest and refreshment for the leader. Special leave is planned from normal duties to spend an extended period of time in study, reflection, and renewal. It is customary in the Anglican tradition for clergy to take sabbatical every 7-10 years. This will be Al’s first sabbatical in his 19 years as a Priest. Sabbatical leave is important for long-term, healthy leadership and allows our Rector and all church members to live into our vision of being known for confident leaders.

The Guidelines for Sabbatical Leave of our diocese describe it this way: Sabbatical leave is not a vacation, nor is it only continuing education; it is to promote a priest’s spiritual, intellectual and emotional renewal and growth. Sabbaticals are also a time for the clergy to reflect on his or her life, parish, mission, call and goals for the future, in order to be a more effective minister of the Gospel and shepherd God’s people.

What are the benefits for the congregation?Sabbatical is also an opportunity for the congregation. Sabbatical allows church members to grow through the sharing of creative abilities in meeting programming and communal needs during



the sabbatical. Congregations also typically experience renewed enthusiasm for church vision and mission. Sabbatical leave is important for our biblical stewardship. It shows that we are not dependent on Al, but that we trust in God to provide.

When is the sabbatical?Our Rector’s final Sunday before the sabbatical will be June 5. The sabbatical has been divided into three chapters:

Chapter One: June 6 - July 11: Pilgrimage with the family in Boston, Great Britain and Spain. They will be in Scotland and England to specifically visit sites from the birthplace of Anglicanism and the holy places from the birth of Christianity in the British Isles. Elizabeth and the children will return to Charleston at this point.

Chapter Two: July 11 - August 11: Continuing Education at Gordon Conwell Seminary in Boston, as well as visiting “best practice” Churches around the country.

Chapter Three: August 11 - September 5: Rest, reflection and preparation for re-entry!

We will celebrate his return on Saturday, September 10 at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center for a reunion and beach day.

Who will be “ministering” to us while he is gone?The Rev. Mark Avera will be serving as the priest in charge during the sabbatical and nothing else will be noticeably different.

Are there extra costs to the congregation for this sabbatical?The amount included in the 2016 budget for sabbatical will cover the cost of the sabbatical as well as extra help from other clergy.

Can we contact Al while he is on sabbatical?In order to allow our Rector to rest and disconnect from parish life, we encourage you to pray for him and his family but not to contact him. He will be turning off his cell phone for the sabbatical. In the event of an emergency, please contact his assistant Susan Waring who will guide you to the right person.

How Will We Know How The Sabbatical Is Going?Al will write an article on the first of August, and September, for the Messenger. When he returns, there will be several events planned to inform the congregation about his travel and learning.


SAVE THE DATESaturday, September 10

ReunionSt. Christopher Camp & Conference Center

SAVE THE DATESaturday, September 10

ReunionSt. Christopher Camp & Conference Center


F R O M T H E V E S T R Y

Mikell Scarborough, Sr. Warden

Heidi Ravenel, Jr. Warden

Jo Cox

Hal Frampton, Secretary

Fred Willis

Grant Inscoe

Rhett Smith

Curry Smoak

New Vestry Members

Gene Martini

Jerry Reves

Dave Soutter

Assisting the Vestry

Gary DiCamillo, Treasurer

Hamlin O'Kelley, Recording Secretary

Vestry 2016 - 2017

Annual Meeting 2016


PAROCHIAL UPDATES | May 2016 | From the Parish RegisterBirths: Welcoming!May 18 , 2016 McAlister Louise Elrod, daughter of Charles Brett and Corrine Geyer Elrod Baptisms: We receive you into the household of God…May 15, 2016 Micah Timothy Booman, son of The Rev. David Paul and Caitlin Chambers BoomanMay 15, 2016 Elias Leigh “Eli” Deeb Jr. and Mac Andrew Deeb, sons of Elias Leigh and Shannon McNamnee Deeb Sr. May 15, 2016 Thomas Middleton Drayton Jr., son of Thomas Middleton and Amanda Elisa White DraytonMay 29 , 2016 Elizabeth “Ellie” Everly, daughter of Richard Anthony Everly and Michele Renee JacksonMay 29 , 2016 Elizabeth Clementine White, daughter of Larry Michael and Sarah Enoch White Marriage: Congratulations!May 06, 2016 J. Kenneth Ross and Merrilee Ruth Kinney at St. Michaels Church by The Rev. Alfred T. K. Zadig Jr. May 21 , 2016 Logan Adamson Bryan and Brenda Marie Hrivnak at St. Michaels Church by The Rev. Alfred T. K. Zadig Jr.

Deaths: Rest EternalApril 26, 2016 Flora E. Horne

Confirmations:May 22, 2016 Ruth Parker Andrews Collin Creswell Cope Jr. Keyane Lyn-Marie Johns Brittany Sue English Kathleen Auch Hibbard Randy E. Hibbard Caroline Murphy Riley Robertson Rex Riley Brian Christopher Russ

Re-Affirmation: May 22, 2016 Bryan John Miller Valarie Killoch Miller Claudia Stanley Moose Transferred In: Welcome!May 16, 2016 Ruth Parker Andrews From Forest Park Presbyterian Church, Statesville, NCMay 16, 2016 Collins Creswell Cope, Jr. From St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mobile, ALMay 16, 2016 Brittany Sue English From Madison Church of Christ, Madison, TNMay 16, 2016 Kathleen Kay Auch Hibbard From New Spring Church, North Charleston, SCMay 16, 2016 Randy E. Hibbard From Seed Church, Lynnwood, WAMay 16, 2016 Bryan John and Valerie Killoch Miller From St. Anne’s Church (The Church in the Circle), Annapolis, MDMay 16, 2016 Claudia Stanley Moose From Falls Church Anglican Church, Falls Church, VAMay 16, 2016 Robertson Rex Riley, From Christ Church, Short Hills, NJMay 16, 2016 Brian Christopher Russ From Ridge Baptist Church, Summerville, SCMay 19, 2016 Barry Davis and Maggie Wolman Evans and their children, Davis Halper and Eliza Marie From St. Philips Church, Charleston, SC May 19, 2016 Ron Duane and Ann Cathleen Obert Wiseman From St. Paul’s Church, Charleston, SC

Transfers Out: God bless…May 05, 2016 Douglas Charles Born To First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC May 17, 2016 Brent Wayne and Melissa Ann McCormick Fleming To John Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston, SC

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Our Spring I Like Mike was held Saturday morning, April 30th. We had a wonderful group of attendees that enjoyed Rev. Al’s teachings on the history of St. Michael’s, what it means to be Anglican and the mission and values of St. Michael’s as we unite to transform hearts through Jesus Christ. We concluded our time together with a won-derful lunch provided by Bill and Judy Biggie and yummy desserts provided by Kate Marjenhoff.

The I Like Mike guests were then part of our beautiful Confirmation service on Sunday, 5/22 at the 10:30 service and were welcomed into our St. Michael’s family. Bishop Alex Dickson and Bishop Probal K. Dutta co-officiated the service, which was a beautiful sight. Bishop Dickson first prayed over each new member and then Bishop Dutta followed by praying over each person in his native language.

We are thrilled and honored to welcome these new members into our parish family and look forward to serving alongside them in the fu-ture.

Blessings, Nena Jackson

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Spring I Like Mike and Confirmation


Welcom

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embers of our St. M

ichael’s Family!

Confirmation & Reaffirmation

Ruth Andrews Collin Cope & Brittany English

Brian Russ Keyana Johns Randy & Kathy Hibbard

Bryan & Valerie Miller Jim & Claudia Moss Rex & Caroline Riley

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I wanted to take a moment and thank a very special member of our team each Alpha session - Kate Marjenhoff. Kate blesses our Alpha small group discus-sions each week by providing either brownies, macaroons, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin plus many oth-er choices. Everyone loves her yummy desserts! She is also the one who pro-vides the wonderful banana bread for

coffee hour and the 9:30am service plus desserts for many other occa-sions including I Like Mike.

We love seeing the beautiful gift of baking that the Lord has given Kate! Thank you Lord!

Blessings, Nena Jackson

Thank You Lord for Kate!

This summer the middle school girls and high school girls will be par-taking in small group bible studies each week beginning the second week in June! Middle School girls will meet on Tuesday’s at 6:00 PM (starting June 7th) in the Youth Lounge and High School girls will meet on Thursday’s at 10:00 AM (starting June 9th) rotating between Mark and Joy Avera’s home and John and Curry Smoak’s home. Brit-tany Gordon, along with some incredible volunteers, will be leading the studies and looks forward to this intentional time of growing in relationship with one another and our God. If you would like to join, please shoot Brittany an email or give her a call at (843) 724-7583. Be sure to like th St. Michael’s Church Student Ministries Facebook page to stay in the loop of all the fun taking place this summer and beyond!

Middle School and High School Girls Small Groups Starting June 7th and June 9th!

To Know God and Make God KnownWho: St. Michael’s Church High School Ministry & YWAM Boston

(Youth With A Mission)

What: A 7 day mission trip to Boston, MA with YWAM Boston. As a team we will focus on the UP, IN, OUT of being a disciple of Jesus.

UP: Time will be set aside daily for devotionals, worship, and teaching.

IN: We will spend this week intentionally fellowshipping with one another through small group time, group debrief-ing, testimony sharing, and enjoying the sights of Boston.

Out: Daily outreach opportunities will be orchestrated to give stu-dents a chance to share the gospel, love on children through VBS, and bless the city of Boston by being the hands, feet, and heart of Christ.

When: June 11 - 17, 2016

Please Pray for St. Michael’s High School Mission Trip with YWAM BOSTON!



Family of Friends (45 + singles)If you are currently living alone and are 45 years old or more, the Family of Friends is a ministry group worth much consideration! With “change” an ever present part of our society and personal lives, the Family of Friends offers support, encouragement, and growing friendships. Whether you’ve recently moved here, lost a loved one, or are just looking for a Christian friend, God’s hand in your “change” is ever valuable.

Come join us singles on Sunday, May 26 at 12:15 pm at California Dreaming for Christian fellowship and a great meal. We will meet in the Kinloch Room after the 10:30 service and carpool to the restaurant. Must call 843-532-4125 to reserve your place that day in the Family of Friends. Next date ~ Sunday, July 24 at 12:15 pm.

Diocesan Night at the Riverdogs, June 3Tickets now on sale.

Looking for a fun summer outing for your life group? Join us June 3 at the Riverdogs with Bishop Mark and Allison Lawrence and others from across the Diocese at “the Joe” where the Charleston Riverdogs will face Kannapolis at 7:05 p.m. The game will end with a fireworks show. This is a great opportunity to have fun and come together as a Diocese. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.diosc.com.

Summer FunSunday School's last day was Sunday, May 15 so all classes (5k - 5th grades) meet in Room 204 at 10:20 am for the summer. Parents please pick up children in the Chapel during announcements.

Contact Cyndee Cave, [email protected]

Festival of Faith 2016After the annual meeting, we had a picnic in the churchyard complete with a petting zoo and the Kona Ice Truck. A wonderful family reunion before summer kicks off.


Kindergarten Know-How—Fostering Friendships”

“I love coming to church, ‘cause I get to see my friends!” Trevor announced to his mom as they entered the children’s area. As Trevor walked into his kindergarten classroom, he immediately greeted Caleb and Mei. They invited Trevor to help build a tall block tower; then he regaled his friends with a new joke.

At ages 5 and 6, children typically love to make friends and to be with friends. They thrive on the encouragement and praise of key adults. In his popular book, Yardsticks, Chip Wood summarizes, “The importance of friends now rivals the importance of parents and teachers in the child’s social development. Classrooms full of six-year-olds are busy, noisy places. Talking, humming, whistling, bustling is the order of the day” (p. 59).

God’s WisdomChildren need to belong; they desire to be included with peers. Kindergarteners need to enjoy healthy outside-the-home relationships. Learning how to have great friendships begins with BEING a great friend. For young children, wonderful, adventurous play times will inevitably be peppered with moments of conflict. “Bad-itudes” occasionally arise in all friendships. Resolving them properly determines whether or not friendship grows!

“Love” is the key motivation for friendships to remain strong. Take a fresh look at the Bible’s “love chapter.” Read the familiar words of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 with “loving friendships” in mind!

Friends are patient and kinda friend does not envy or boast;Friends are not arrogant or rude.Friends do not insist on their own way;they are not irritable or resentfulThey do not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoice with the truth.Friends bear all things, believe all things, hope all things, and endure all things.

Five Friendship SkillsFor young children, learning how to treat others is an “in-process” skill. How can mentors, parents, and leaders help each child selflessly love others? We must first understand the challenges that kindergartners typically face as they grow up. Look of opportunities to build these five dynamics:

1 . E M P A T H YCaleb grew frustrated with Trevor as the rules of his game were not followed—no one seemed to be listening. An argument erupted as Trevor showed no desire to play the game Caleb’s way. Clearly upset, Caleb ran to the corner with his shoulders slumped. Seeing Caleb’s sadness, Mei came over to offer support and encouragement. A small group soon surrounded Caleb.



Many kindergarten students have a hard time showing empathy or “putting themselves in others shoes.” This is especially difficult when the outcome of the conflict affects them directly. Mei, however, who was an outsider to the conflict, rallied to offer her friend wonderful support. The conflict did not directly affect Mei, so she was able to comfort Caleb. The skill of “showing empathy” often develops dramatically at this age. Kindergarteners begin to see other points of view.

2 . T O N E O F V O I C EShonda struggled with controlling her sharp or harsh tone of voice. Although she was not upset, she would often say things in an intense, shrill, or caustic manner. This led to hurt and confusion with friends and family. When Shonda’s parents learned to gently point out the discordant tone, Shonda promptly apologized and tried again—more softly!

Young children are learning how to listen. They are finding ways to communicate with kindness. Practice sessions with family and mentors help immensely!Young children are learning how to listen. They are finding ways to communicate with kindness. Practice sessions with family and mentors help immensely!

3 . C O O P E R A T I O N N O T C O M P E T I T I O NDenise divided her children into competing teams to answer review questions from the Bible lesson. She noticed that 5-year-old José was especially focused on answering the questions—he wanted to win! When time ran out, the teams were tied. Denise excitedly announced that the game ended in a tie. To her great surprise, José was in tears! As the children transitioned to small groups, Denise went over to console José. Through tears, he declared, “There has to be a winner!” After a big hug and five agonizing minutes of processing emotions, José slowly calmed down. The lack of a clear winner had thrown him out-of-sorts.

Competitive situations can introduce difficulties for five-and six-year-olds. Winning, losing, or tying can detonate emotions that they are just learning how to navigate. Cooperative activities promote friendships. Competition promotes comparisons and hierarchies. Harness the industrious, curious nature of kindergarteners by avoiding overly competitive situations. Instead, encourage them to perform activities together!Competitive situations can introduce difficulties for five-and six-year-olds. Winning, losing, or tying can detonate emotions that they are just learning how to navigate. Cooperative activities promote friendships. Competition promotes comparisons and hierarchies. Harness the industrious, curious nature of kindergarteners by avoiding overly competitive situations. Instead, encourage them to perform activities together!

4 . S O C I A L D Y N A M I C S

Andrea loved to tell her friends “knock-knock” jokes. She especially loved the “interrupting cow” (“Knock-knock.” “Who’s there?” “Interrupting cow.” “Interrupting cow, w—” “Moooooo!”). Andrea struggles with up-and-down emotions. When a friend did not respond kindly to Andrea’s joke, her first response was an outburst—which surprised Andrea and her teacher!

Socially, kindergarten children love to ask questions, make jokes, and explain things. However, many struggle with being domineering or controlling; they enjoy choosing rules that others will follow! These students need to learn how to express emotions in respectful ways—without being overbearing. Make use of teachable moments during craft time, transitions, free play, and structured group time.

5 . F R I E N D G R O U P S

Maya and Grace were glad when a new girl moved into their neighborhood. Carlita soon joined their after-school play dates; she even started attending Sunday school with the pair. Before long, however, conflict arose. Inevitably, one of the girls felt “left out.” Maya wanted to lead, and Grace sided with her when Carly disagreed. This power struggle led to arguments and hurt feelings.

Children often have several important friends at the same time. They might play in pairs, trios, or small groups. Often, 5-and 6-year-olds have a “best friend” who they gravitate towards in social settings. These children will enjoy playing, conversing, and being together in social settings.

Typically, a high degree of conflict will arise from this close-knit friendship. This is normal! As children have conflicts, seek to empower the friends or the group to solve the problem before you step in. Children are especially motivated to work out problems with friends they truly care about! Be available as children find solutions together, but allow them space to problem solve before immediately stepping in. If they do get stuck, step in with ideas and solutions.

Friendships take time to grow strong. Learning how to be a wonderful friend takes time as well. Your busy, fun, and social kindergarten classroom can be a positive environment where children learn how to interact with each other, adults, and with God!

For more information on Children and Family Ministry please contact Cyndee Cave: [email protected]



We will explore with live animals, crafts and games, snacks and lots of Godly fun!

8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Belser Building)

Ages 2 - 4Cost $125 for each camp

Contact Cyndee Cave with [email protected]

Register online at www.stmichaelschurch.net/biblecamp

S T . M I C H A E L ’S C H U R C H

P R E S C H O O L B I B L E C A M P S

June 6 - 10Beach Camp

We will grab our beach balls and

sand pals for an adventure to learn

about God’s amazing love!

July 18 - 22 Under the Sea Camp

We will submerge ourselves in God’s

Word as we discover that JESUS

didn’t just see what’s on the outside

of people; HE looked deep down

on the inside!

August 8 - 12 Barnyard Camp

“Jesus is the Good Shepherd.”

John 10:1-18

“Jesus cares, now and forever.”

Psalm 23:1


A C T I O N

Order of St. Luke CourseComing in June!

The Order of St. Luke. A seven-week course on the healing miracles of Jesus with Jean and Johnnie Corbett.

Please read below the testimony of one of the many, many people who have been blessed and had their relationship with Jesus enriched, by this Bible study of His healing ministry in the gospels. This class is facilitated by Johnnie and Jean Corbett. The Corbetts know that Jesus still heals today. They have seen and experienced His healing grace during mission trips to the Ukraine and India as well as right here at St. Michael’s church.

To sign up for this 7-week course, please contact Jeanine Branham at jeanine@stmichaelschurch. The cost is $45.00 for individuals and $55.00 total for couples. Materials must be ordered ahead of time, so please sign up early!

Open to all Alpha graduates.

Specific dates and times to be forthcoming.

Life Groups – grow in your understanding and experience of Jesus’ healing ministry by taking this class together as a life group!

TestimonyFor most of my adult life I wondered how it must have felt to be one of Jesus' 12 disciples. Sitting at the feet of the master, living history as it unfolded and of course witnessing the healing power of God Almighty in person.

A few years ago, after completing the Alpha Course at St. Michael's my heart was set on digging deeper into my faith. I studied and attended several extraordinary courses that did a wonderful, if not blessed job of introducing and indoctrinating me on the subject of discipleship. But I always felt that I was missing something, something that would further open my heart and my mind to the love of the Lord.

At about the same time I was searching for this missing something, my friend Paul Lankau began asking Jean Corbett about the OSL course. I had never heard of the OSL course but when Jean and Paul informed me that it was an in depth study of the healing miracles of the Lord Jesus Christ, I immediately signed up.

The next thing I knew, I was immersed in an environment where 40 new friends and I were learning the who, what, where and when of God's healing power here on earth. Through discussion with my OSL classmates and the wonderful teachings of Johnnie and Jean -

this study truly changed the way I viewed the power of prayer and opened my eyes to the reality that God absolutely, positively, still heals today!

--Scott Myers

Order of St. Luke the Physician Class #10Study of The Healing Ministry of JesusWednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.June 1 – July 13, 2016Belser Building – room 2041st Session: June 1 Introduction If You Were Asked2nd Session: June 8 God Still Heals!3rd Session: June 15 The Armor of God4th Session: June 22 Forgiveness 5th Session: June 29 Confession, Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil6th Session: July 6 Teaching and Prayers for Holy Spirit7th Session: July 13 What is Next?

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Prayer CornerPlease pray for St. Michael’s Church and our mission, which is to transform every heart and home, the Holy City, the Hurting Coast, and the Hungering World through Jesus Christ. Pray specifically for the Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence and his family; for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Next Steps and Barnabas Ministries of Charleston, Living Hope, The Pink Bus Ministry with St. John’s Chapel, Sanders Clyde School -Lunch Buddies & Alpha Sprouts; Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy; Meals on Wheels; Star Gospel Mission, Rural Mission, and for the Rev. Hamilton Smith and his church plant in north Mt. Pleasant; for the Rev. Dan Rogers with Christ the King, Dorchester and for Pastor Claire Sullivan and The Hope Center in Lynn MA, for Freddie, Onesphore, and Simon and the church in Burundi, Tabitha and her mission in China; Bishop Dutta and the church in India; Cornelius and Zira Jacobs and Caleb and Rebecca Hudson and their mission in the 10/40 Window with Anglican Frontier Mission.

P R A Y E R S F O R D E P L O Y E D M I L I T A R Y

Chris Phelps, deployed to Afghanistan, Brother of Danyelle Phelps

Alex Gora, 2nd Class Nuclear Submarine, Grandson-in-law of Beverly Howell

William M. Richardson, George H.W. Bush Carrier, Son of Shelly Richardson

1st Lt. Matthew Hendley, Son of David & Doreen Hendley

P A R E N T S - T O - B E P R A Y E R L I S T

Matt and Whitney Ozment (July 2016)

Rachel and Bram Colonna (July 2016)

Tricia and Mike Ard (July 2016)

Laura and Mike Able ( September 2016)

Allyn and Corey Fidler (November 2016)

"God said, Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”

—Jeremiah 1:5


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St. Michaels Church on God’s Mission in KenyaIn response to Rev. Simon Mwaura’s visit at this year’s GIC, St. Michaels Church is sending two groups of people serving as four distinct mission teams to Kenya this summer:

1. June 7-25 Team to Nyahururu, Kenya to launch the Alpha program, and to train leaders in an innovative Vacation Bible School curriculum which will benefit the 40 churches of God’s Grace for All Nations (GGFAN) and three orphanages which care for 100+ children. St. Michaelite Team Member Going: Nena Jackson

2. July 7-22 Team to Nyahururu, Kenya to teach inductive Bible study techniques and personal wellness strategies to 50 village pastors in the GGFAN Pastors’ Bible School. This Team will also follow up on the work that the June 7-25 Team did to be sure the leaders are able to implement the training they received. We will also begin a relationship with Rev. Mwaura’s leadership team and board of directors. St. Michaelite Team Members Going: Lori & Ellie Moore

3. July 7-22 Teams 3 & 4 to Karisia and Wamba Divisions of Samburu County, Kenya to experience the work of the Samburu County Nkalup Vision (SCNV) in planting 1,000 churches serving 50,000 people so Samburu County will become a reached people group. These teams will travel over almost impassable terrain to 18 villages where Nkalup Preaching Points have been established in the last 4 years, resulting in approximately 900 new Christians. We will be commissioning new buildings constructed from lodge poles and iron sheets which will be used for worship, schools, and medical clinics. We will be learning from the 16 board members of SCNV, who will be traveling with us for the 10 days we are in Samburu County. Our hosts for these two teams includes Anglican Bishop of Samburu The Rev. Jacob A. Lesuuda and The Rev. Simon and Lucy

Mwaura of GGFAN-Kenya.

St. Michaelite Team Members Going: Nancy HarwickRay HardwickBetsy HendersonBill JohnsonDan PolonJennifer PolonCharles WaringSusan Waring

We expect the Holy Spirit to impact our SMC Teams through cross-cultural encounters, resulting in transformed hearts for Jesus who will become more effective witnesses for Jesus in Charleston and beyond. We will be learning how to make followers of Jesus in challenging areas where the people learn through stories and songs, not books. We will learn how these Kenyans live in remote areas where there are no paved roads, no safe drinking water, and little access to primary education. We will get to know village leaders who provide for their people where there are almost no resources for community development and church planting. We hope to develop lasting relationships which we intend to continue when we return to our home culture, so that cross-cultural learning by our Team members can continue while in Charleston. We are praying that we become wholly Acts 1:8 Christians who are simultaneously witnesses for Jesus in “Jerusalem AND Judea AND Samaria AND the Ends of the Earth”, not just Kenya.

We request the congregation intercede in prayer for our safe travels to some difficult areas; for safe food and drinking water; that our Western culture will not prevent our Kenyan hosts from seeing Jesus in us; that we will be good listeners and learners; and that we will re-enter our home culture able to clearly communicate to our families, friends, and the church what we have seen our Lord do in our hearts and those of our hosts.

Anglican Bishop of Samburu The Rev. Jacob A. Lesuuda

The Rev. Simon and Lucy Mwaura of GGFAN-Kenya.


The Rt. Rev. Dr. Probal Kanto Dutta, Bishop of the Diocese of West Bengal, India, was our guest speaker at Tool Time last Sunday. He announced that after St. Michael’s Healing Prayer Mission at the Festival of Hope an entire village accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and asked to be baptized.

He presented two videos: the Anti-Trafficking program of the Diocese and highlights of St. Michael’s missions from the past three years. These are common pleas for help: “My son went missing three months ago!” “What happened to my wife and toddler?” “My daughter went to the market and never returned!” People of all ages and gender are being lured or stolen from their families, and trafficked for every unimaginable thing done to human kind. Can you imagine that babies are being stolen for harvesting organs and sex trade. Young girls are promised marriage and a good life in the big city, but they are groomed for prostitution. Boys, girls, women

and men are passed from one “human” buyer to another, to another, etc. so that it is almost impossible to trace their whereabouts. What happens to these people? They are placed in sweat shops, or hammering rocks in a rock quarry, used in every sort of sex trading activity, and more.

Under the supervision of Bishop Dutta, the Diocese of Durgapur Anti-Trafficking Team is promoting awareness programs for villages, to curtail the abductions of the innocent citizens of their villages. The Team works with the West Bengal Government and the Police as they track one person at a time, crossing state and country lines. The Team members live under threat of their lives, but are committed to this amazing and complicated mission. The Team needs safe housing for the rescued, when there is no safe place for them. In 2014, St. Michael’s Safe House was built and dedicated to house ten rescued girls. Ten girls were placed there in 2015.

On Sunday, Bishop Alex Dickson and Bishop Dutta led a memorable Rite of Confirmation and Reaffirmation of Baptismal vows. Both Bishops laid hands on the Confirmands. Bishop Dutta prayed a blessing over each one in his native language of Bengali.

The missions to India have been life changing to the team members and absolutely astonishing to every sense in mind, body and spirit. The culture is rich in history. The people are welcoming and openly share their lives. God uses every opportunity to grow us. There are a couple of openings for the 2016 Healing Mission to India, Monday, November 28 – Saturday, December 10. For more information or an application, please contact Jean Corbett at 843-729-6423 or [email protected].

Blessings, Jean Corbett

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The Diocese of West Bengal and St. Michael’s, Charleston


C A L E N D A R

There’s an App for That!A Free Mobile App to Stay Connected to St. Michael’s Church on the GoAll you need to do is sign up online by going to www.stmichaelschurch.net and clicking on the blue “Log in” button on the homepage.

Click “Need a log in? Click Here” and it will ask you for your e-mail address, first name, last name, and suffix (if you are a Jr., III, IV, V). An e-mail will be sent to you with a temporary password and a link to change it to one you will remember. You then use your e-mail address and your newly created password to sign into the app. Site # 151770 if it needs it. Click remember me so you don’t have to always sign in to the app.

Go to the App Store on your Smart Phone or tablet & search for “ACS Church Life” Install & Open. Username: your email address that you used to sign up for Access ACS. Password: your personal password you created when you set up your Access ACS account.

Online GivingCalendarPeople Directory

A Free App to HELP YOU let us know when you are available to serve at St. Michael’s ChurchWe use a software program called Ministry Scheduler Pro to help us manage the 400+ volunteers who gladly serve at St. Michael’s Church. An e-mail goes out every week with a reminder of when you are scheduled to serve. We encourage you to follow the link into the Web Terminal to set up your account (so you can download the app) and your preferences. If you have a smart phone or tablet, you can download Ministry Scheduler Pro from the App Store. The App is another version of the Web Terminal which allows you, as a volunteer, to access your schedule and serving resource (ie. readings, prayers, manuals) from anywhere.

Y O U C A N• View and update your schedule• Sign up for unfilled position• Find substitutes online and optionally trade assignments• Update your future availablility online• Customize when and how you receive your reminder• Add your serving calendar to your gmail, outlook

or iCal CalendarPlease contact Trish McGuinn with any questions regarding the schedule. ([email protected]) She has graciously volunteered to manage this program and help assign volunteers.

Susan Waring ([email protected]) and Vicki Vazquez ([email protected]) are also available to help with providing resources (readings, prayers) and technical support. 843.723.0603.

If you have internet access, but do not have an e-mail set up, Vicki will help you set up a free e-mail account and show you how to access it. If you have a tablet or cell phone and it happens to be a smart phone, we will help you download the app and connect your e-mail to your phone.

Need Help? Schedule a time for training with Vicki Vazquez, Director of Communications by calling 843.724.7571.

Go to the App Store on your Smart Phone or tablet

Search for “Ministry Scheduler Pro”

Install & OpenOrganization ID:

saintmichaelschurch1751Username: the first letter of your

first name and your last name spelled out Password: your personal

password you created when you set up your MSP account

• Go to the App Store on your Smart Phone

• Search for “ACS Church Life” Install & Open

• Username: your email address that you used to sign up for Access ACS Password: your personal password you created when you set up your Access ACS account online through the web browser

T H E B E N E F I T S O F T H E A P P

PHONE (843) 723-0603FAX (843) 724-7578E-MAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.stmichaelschurch.net

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PAIDCharleston, SCPermit No. 688

DIOCESANThe Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, Bishop

CLERGYThe Rev. Alfred T. K. Zadig, Jr., Rector The Rev. Mark W. Avera, Assistant for Stewardship & TransformationThe Rev. David P. Booman, Assistant for Pastoral Care & Healing Prayer MinistryThe Rev. Rich Giersch, Director of Student MinistriesThe Rt. Rev. Alex D. Dickson, Bishop-in-Residence for Anglican EssentialsThe Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore, Scholar-in-Residence

VOLUNTEER CLERGYThe Rev. Edward T. McNabb, Jr., Volunteer PriestThe Rev. Canon Douglas Peterson, Volunteer PriestThe Rev. Jed Hermes, Deacon for Pastoral Care

T r a n s f o r m i n g H e a r t s T h r o u g h J e s u s C h r i s t

Restoration Conference Reflection

FAQ about Rector's Sabbatical

Vacation Bible School & Preschool Bible Camp

Youth Mission Trip to Boston

Kenya Summer Mission Trips

The Diocese of West Bengal and St. Michael’s, Charleston

STAFFMatthew Wilkinson, Organist & ChoirmasterMelanie Wilkinson, Administrative Assistant for Music, Children’s Choir Director, Cantor in ResidenceJo Vroon, Organist in ResidenceCyndee Cave, Nursery/Preschool/Children and Family Ministries DirectorNena Jackson, Director of Connections & AlphaBrittany Gordon, Assistant for Student MinistriesScott Myers, Director of Audio/VisualMelody B. Martini, Psy. D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist/VolunteerJeanine Branham, Care CoordinatorVicki Vázquez, Director of CommunicationsMeredith Buyck, Rector’s Assistant for the Ministry of Finance & Human ResourcesSusan Waring, Executive Assistant to the RectorCatherine Bowen, Information SpecialistRobert W. McRae, Property ManagerArthur Bailey, SextonAngela Stanley, Housekeeper

VESTRYMikell Scarborough, Sr. WardenHeidi Ravenel, Jr. WardenJo CoxHal Frampton, SecretaryFred WillisGrant InscoeRhett SmithCurry SmoakGene MartiniJerry RevesDave SoutterGary DiCamillo, TreasurerHamlin O'Kelley, Recording Secretary

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