WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Fouth Sunday in Lent
MARCH 14th, 2010
205 East Moore St., Southport
8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
“Soles for Souls Shoe Collection”
9:15 AM – Christian Education
10:30 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
“Soles for Souls Shoe Collection”
Scripture Readings
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
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SOLES FOR SOULS SHOE DRIVE
FEBRUARY 14TH – MARCH 28TH
We will continue to collect new or gently shoes throughout Lent. Please include $1.00 per pair to help cover shipping cost. Cash donations are also being accepted to help with shipping cost. For more information contact Millie Hart at 457-5643.
MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL
The Daughters of the King are organizing the Maundy Thursday Vigil, April 1st in the Chapel of the Cross. After the Maundy Thursday service the elements are taken to the Chapel where they remain overnight. At least two people each hour will keep vigil through the night. You are encouraged to fill one hour of the time slots, 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM on Good Friday. There is a sign up poster on the bulletin board in the bathroom hallway in the Sanctuary. You may bring meditative materials or just sit quietly. This is a silent vigil. Please consider this opportunity to be a part of a very spiritual and meaningful experience of Holy Week.
BLOOD DRIVE – APRIL 11TH
Our next Blood Drive at St. Philip’s will take place on Sunday, April 11th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to give if you can.
PARISH TRIP TO NEW BERN
SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH
On Saturday, April 17th we will depart for a day long trip to New Bern, NC. We will tour the Tryon Palace, visit historic Christ Church and enjoy a 1 ½ hour trolley tour of historic New Bern. Bus transportation will begin at 7 AM departing from and returning to the Howe Street side of Wal Mart parking area. Your check in the amount of $50 made payable to St. Philip’s with “New Bern Trip” in the memo is your reservation. Deadline is March 15th. You may place your check in the alms basin, deliver to the parish office or mail to P.O. Box 10476, Southport, NC 28461. For more information contact Elsie Hinkhouse at 910-278-1695. **$50 Payment does not include the cost of lunch at Chelsea Restaurant.
Reminder. . .EASTER LILY MEMORIALS ARE DUE MARCH 21ST.
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INTERCHURCH FELLOWSHIP LENTEN SERVICES
The Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship will sponsor services each Wednesday during the first six weeks of Lent, beginning Ash Wednesday, February 17th. Services begin at noon, and host churches serve a light lunch afterward. The Lenten worship schedule is as follows:
March 17th – St. James AME Zion Church, Southport
Speaker (Reverend Charlie Carter)
March 24th – Southport Presbyterian Church
Speaker (Reverend David Williams)
VOCATION DAY - March 13th, 2010
Ever given any thought to whether you might be called to ordained ministry? Have you ever wondered about what a vestry person actually does? Do you know what 'SWEEPS' stands for? Did you know that the Episcopal Church has religious orders and communities? Want to know more about the Stephen Ministry, our newest endeavor in Pastoral Care? Did you know that there are openings for interested laity on many of our diocesan and Episcopal Church commissions and committees?
On Saturday, March 13th, from 9-Noon in St. Philip's Parish Hall we will answer those questions and more. You are invited to join us as we take a more comprehensive look at the many opportunities to serve in Christ's Church. If you're interested, please call the church office at 457-5643, so we can have some idea of how many we need to prepare for. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Do You Enjoy Knitting?
St. Philip's prayer shawl ministry group meets at 10:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the Parish Hall. The gathering is open to all, but if it doesn't fit your schedule or you are unable to attend, you can still participate. You can knit or crochet shawls and drop them at the church office. Shawls should be of washable material and approximately 17 to 22 inches wide and 50 to 70 inches long. While making this shawl may seem like a small gesture, this special ministry repeatedly receives messages that wearing or holding their prayer shawl makes the recipient feel calm, peaceful and strengthened. Please join in to reach out to people in times of need. Knit one, purl one, comfort one. For additional information please contact Evelyn King (278-3220) or Danice Paxton (253-5230).
SPRING FORWARD – SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH
Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 14th so remember to set all of your clocks forward by one hour Saturday night before you retire or you will be late to church services Sunday morning! This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
On Sunday, March 21st, at 9:15 AM (between morning services) Father Barry will host an information session for our next Newcomers/Confirmation Class. Anyone who has recently joined St. Philip’s, has not yet been confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, or is simply interested in brushing up on who they are as Anglicans/Episcopalians, is invited to attend.
GIFT NOOK
The Women’s Group is proud to announce the establishment of a “Gift Nook” in the Bell Tower Narthex. We will be using the breakfront for our display. We will be offering the Book of Common Prayer, 2 books about baptism, 2 books of prayer for young children and a teen prayer book. We will have birthday, sympathy and Christmas cards. We will also have various note cards and bookmarkers. Use of the Gift Nook will be on the honor system and we ask for exact change or a check. Please make checks out to St. Philip’s Women Group. Please take a few minutes to come by the Gift Nook. For more information or questions please call Heather Adams 253-9392.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS NEEDED
The Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry is currently in need of donations. The food pantry accepts non-perishable food items (canned fruits and vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, etc.) and paper goods. If you can, please help those that are in need. Donations may be dropped off anytime at St. Philip’s office or before service on Sunday. For more information call 269-1034.
COMMUNION AT HOME
If you cannot come to church, church can come to you. Parish members who are Eucharistic Visitors bring Sunday communion to homes and assisted living residences regularly. They would be glad to include you. Some receiving communion where they live make one-time requests; others are regulars. If you would like communion brought to you or a family member, please call the Parish Office 910-457-5643.
St. Philip’s Now Has An Established Endowment Fund
With an endowment gift, you can be a part of the future mission and ministry of St. Philip’s. It is easy to make an endowment gift. It can be done with a current gift or one at your death by putting a provision in your Will or Trust, or by a beneficiary designation of a portion of your retirement account or life insurance policy, or by any number of other creative ways. For more information please contact the church office.
