Executive Director’s Report
 St. Christopher was blessed to host the 83rd season of Summer Camp with an amazing group of young adult summer staff that served so well throughout the summer. While we had to offer camp with reduced numbers and limitations under COVID prevention protocols, our hope was that the camper experience would continue unabated in enjoying fun, fellowship and an encounter with Jesus Christ. We were not disappointed. Jesus, the True King, was proclaimed throughout the summer with many campers making new or renewed professions of faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. With the end of summer camp, we take a deep breath only long enough to shift gears for the advent of the Barrier Island Environmental Education season. Our new Naturalists arrive in the coming days to begin their own time of orientation and preparation for welcoming school groups beginning in September. A smaller contingent of only 7 Naturalists will arrive to be welcomed by Laurinda Rapp, newly appointed as the new Director of Environmental Education. Laurinda has served in an interim capacity as the Acting Director since the departure of the former director in early 2020. While we are still severely impacted by a greatly reduced demand of our Barrier Island ministry, with many public schools still prohibited from taking overnight field trips, we are blessed to welcome numerous smaller private and Christian schools. As our newest staff members soon inhabit the Britt Lowry Staff House, to make it their home away from home for the next nine months, they will notice a plaque that has hung in the living area for the past five years. Keep them, and all of us who share in God’s ministry here at St. Christopher in your prayers. As we continue to live with the ongoing threat and impact of this corona age.
Faithfully,
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Donate by Venmo: @StChristopher
Donate by mail:
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
Attn: COVID-19 Relief
2810 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455-6219
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St. Christopher continues to be blessed by the volunteer assistance of others. The areas in which volunteers are most helpful include grounds maintenance with the Facility Staff, and food service assistance. We welcome individuals and groups to share in these needs. Facility needs are constant with volunteers welcomed at any time convenient for them. Food Service needs are specific, and include assisting in the serving of meals to guest groups. All volunteers are best scheduled in advance for our own planning.
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St. Christopher farewells an outstanding 2021 Summer Camp staff.
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Women's Peace Retreat, August 20 - 21
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No matter your circumstances, you can have peace.
This retreat is not only an opportunity for you to rest and renew, but it is an opportunity to learn more about the lasting peace only God can give and claim it for yourself!
Learn to quiet your mind so you can hear from God. Learn to let go of old thoughts and patterns that run your life, so the Holy Spirit can take over. No matter your circumstances, you can have peace.
This is a small retreat and spaces will fill quickly. *Please note that this is a non-refundable event.
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Intercessory Day of Prayer- August 21
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Join us for intentional days of prayer for this ministry!
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We meet at The Prayer Center on campus at 9:00am and begin with worshipping God in song and prayers of praise. We share prayer concerns for St. Christopher, our guests and staff, and the way we sense God moving in this place. By 9:45am we disperse to listen to God, to prayerfully walk the grounds or be still as God leads, attentive to what we sense in creation all around us, the scriptures that come to mind, and what we hear the Lord speaking. Around 11:15am, we re-gather to share what we have received. As each one shares, we witness how the Holy Spirit weaves a beautiful tapestry of words, images, nudges, scriptures, prophetic movements and songs. An identifiable theme often emerges. We each pray what we have received, now in agreement with one another, and we conclude our morning prayer time with thanksgiving. We maintain a record of what is shared and prayed. From time to time we review these faith-building notes to see how God is laying the groundwork for new seasons in this ministry. Following our prayer time, we invite intercessors to join us for lunch in the Dining Hall.
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New Director of Environmental Education
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Laurinda Rapp previously served as a Barrier Island Naturalist and Outdoor Encounter founder. She returned to St.Christopher in 2019 as the Assistant Director of Environmental Education, and has recently accepted the position as director.
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We were proud to present Reeves Goettee with the most recent AAA award. Reeves served as one of two Barrier Island Naturalists during the spring of 2021, and remained with us through the summer working with the facilities team. Reeves was always ready and willing to step in wherever needed. Thank you, Reeves.
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Wellspring of Life Healing Retreat
Visit our website for more information and to register-www.stchristopher.org.
Fully booked- wait list only.
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Dana Henry will be speaking on “Finding our Identity in Christ,” at the annual Anglican Diocese of South Carolina Women’s Retreat at St. Christopher October 1-3, 2021. She will be taking as her text Isaiah 43:1:
“But now, this is what the Lord says, ‘he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
Do not fear,
for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.’”
Dana is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, in private practice, with over 18 years of experience. Dana has been married to The Rev. Dr. Bill Henry for 30 years, and they have three grown children and one awesome grandchild! Dana and Bill currently live in Sewickley, PA, where Bill serves as an Associate Rector at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. Together, Dana and Bill lead Steadfast, a ministry rooted in the Anglican tradition, which seeks to guide couples toward discovering and living into the beauty of marriage.
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Mary Whyte Prints
Only Three Signed Prints of Veil Remaining
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Internationally acclaimed figurative artist Mary Whyte loves St. Christopher and she's expressed that love by offering her work to benefit this ministry. She specifically offered a limited edition of only 25 giclee prints of Veil as a thank you to supporters of gifts of $5000 or more. Only three of these signed, framed 30x24, limited edition prints remain. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to acquire a valuable and appreciable piece of art and to bless St. Christopher.
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Director of Food Services
St. Christopher is hiring for Director of Food Services. This position includes primary responsibilities for menu planning, ordering, maintaining all kitchen and dining room facilities, food storage, food preparation, food delivery to all guests and staff, quality assurance, adherence to established federal and state food safety procedures, hiring and training of qualified food service personnel, budgeting, and process improvement.
Prior institutional food service experience, proven teamwork and a heart for ministry essential. This salaried position will work with a team that includes a veteran Executive Chef and an Assistant to the Director of Food Service.
Kitchen and Dining Room hours of operation extend from 6 a.m. to around 8 p.m. on many days. The morning team typically works from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the evening team noon to 8 p.m. The Director’s hours and days must be flexible to meet the overall needs of providing food service to guests needs, but with no expectation of exceeding the hours of a normal work week of 40 hours.
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Food Services Associate
In addition to cooking dinners for 30 to 300 people, this position includes the preparation of the dining rooms; washing dishes, pots, and pans; preparing beverages and salad bars; stocking shelves; and whatever else is needed to provide quality service to our guests. Applicant needs to have a strong back, healthy feet, and upper-body strength. Equally important is a demonstrated heart for teamwork.
This is a full-time hourly position. Hours for the day shift are approximately 6am to 2pm five days per week, including weekends; and the hours for the evening shift are approximately noon to 8 pm five days per week, including weekends- for a total of 40 hours per week. Schedules are made about a week in advance and are based on the needs of our guests. We are open year round, seven days a week. Weekend shifts are part of the schedule. Paydays are every two weeks.
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Guests Services Associate
We are looking for a high-energy individual to clean assembly spaces, lodge rooms and bathrooms, set up furniture for conferences, carry laundry bags; and do whatever else is needed to provide quality service. Applicant needs to be strong, in excellent physical condition, and care about cleanliness and presentation. Equally important is a demonstrated heart for teamwork, in particular with the rest of the Guest Services Department and the Facilities Department.
The position is hourly, full time (40 hours a week) or part time (28 hours a week). Typical full time includes 4 days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus 1 day a week (usually Friday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Days vary week to week and are based on guests’ needs. Scheduled work days include an average of 2 Sundays per month. Work schedules are made about two weeks in advance. We are open year-round, seven days a week. Paydays are every two weeks. Starting hourly rate is competitive, well above minimum wage, and may go higher if you are effective with your time.
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Facilities Technician
We are seeking an experienced, spiritually mature Christian to serve in either a part-time or full time position. A Facilities Technician provides hands-on skills in cooperation with a team under the supervision of the Director of Facilities in the maintenance of St. Christopher’s 33 buildings and 314 acres of grounds.
Construction trade skills, as well as groundskeeper abilities, are required. Prior experience and teachability are both highly desirable. This benefited position is available immediately. If you are qualified for and excited about this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Seasonal Naturalist
We are looking for Christian Teachers/Naturalists to work with the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program. This seasonal position runs from August to May. In addition to teaching, the position includes some service ministry to support other departments at St. Christopher (to include Guest Services, Food Services, and Facilities). A bachelor’s degree or equivalent further education or experience is required. A focus in education, biology or environmental science is preferred but not necessary. Teaching interest and ability with elementary and middle school students and a strong committed love of God are of utmost importance.
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A Prayer for St. Christopher
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