Executive Director’s Report
 The three fundraising efforts of the Palms Project, the PGA Promotion, and the Mary Whyte paintings, all either announced or launched in September, are all yielding continued support for St. Christopher. All remain available for your participation with information to be found in this eEncounter newsletter as well as our website. If you have not yet chosen to be involved in one of these efforts, I ask for your prayerful consideration. We need full support for each of these fundraising efforts to allow us to meet our operational needs just through the end of this calendar year. We also welcome your participation in the programs and events that remain on our calendar, as well as your presence among us simply for a personal time of rest, restoration and renewal.
A welcomed surprise awaited me in the midst of the weekly staff chapel on September 30. With that date marking my official arrival back in 2010 to serve as the Executive Director, the present staff conspired with past staff, board members, family and friends to pull off a celebration of this 10 year anniversary. The photo with this article gives you a taste of the fun as I was presented with video greetings, an “Admiral’s” hat, and Bobble Bob. I was both honored and humbled by the outpouring of good wishes, prayer and support, particularly in these trying times. It was also a much-needed and fun break in the midst of it all.
St. Christopher was also blessed by the willing hands and hearts of over 30 volunteers from St. Philip’s Church that gave their Saturday on October 10 to help in grounds maintenance. We welcome volunteer efforts such as this, with the much diminished staff of St. Christopher still sorely limited to address much of the needed grounds work on our expansive campus. I pray the example set by this group might inspire similar efforts throughout the Diocese. We welcome, and need your help!
In this continuing new normal of living with COVID-19 in our midst, and remaining ever vigilant in all of the needed safeguards, I remain ever hopeful that by the grace of God, St. Christopher will overcome all obstacles and prevail in its ministry of service to you and others. Thank you for your continued prayers and your participation in the many ways that bless this ministry.
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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On Saturday, October 10, over 35 volunteers from St. Philip’s Church, Charleston, helped with grounds maintenance needs throughout the St. Christopher Campus. They trimmed trees, mowed lawns, used weed eaters, pulled weeds, cleared cob webs, hauled debris, shoveled sand and more. We welcome other groups and individuals following their example as help is still needed. If you can help, call Steve Zack at 843.768.0429.
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 Day of Intercessory Prayer, November 7
Come pray with us on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon. We'll worship together, prayer walk the grounds, listen to what the Lord is saying, enjoy His presence in creation and community, and share what you hear as we close the morning with shared prayer.
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Advent Retreat, December 4-6
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Come away and rest in Jesus, reflect on Scripture, be renewed in creation,
soak in silence, pray in community, and receive healing and strength at the end of a long year and the beginning of a new season. Come for the whole weekend, come for Saturday only, or come overnight on Friday or Saturday. Friday and Saturday evenings will include times of prayer and reflection; we will offer Holy Eucharist on Sunday morning to close the retreat. Health and safety protocols will be observed; please bring a mask to wear.
OPTIONS:
Entire Weekend stay (meals included: Friday Dinner through Sunday Breakfast)
Weekend Single lodging, meals, program: $260
Weekend Double lodging, meals, program: $210 (each person)
Friday or Saturday overnight (with Saturday)
Single lodging, one evening meal, breakfast, lunch, program: $165
Double lodging, one evening meal, breakfast, lunch, program: $140 (each person)
Saturday only (program and lunch included): $70
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Internationally acclaimed figurative artist Mary Whyte loves St. Christopher and she's expressed that love by creating two original works to benefit this ministry.
- The first 25 donors supporting St. Christopher with a gift of $5000 or more will receive, as a thank you gift, one of the signed and framed 30X24, limited edition (25) giclee prints of Veil.
- Donors supporting St. Christopher with a gift of $1,000 or more will receive, as a thank you gift, one of the signed, 8X10 giclee prints of Path to the Beach.
- Donors supporting St. Christopher with a gift of $10,000 or more will, in addition to the prints above, receive as a thank you gift, an invitation to Tea with Mary Whyte and Margaret, one of the women from the Hebron Saint Francis Senior Center who has served as Mary’s model many times.
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Tickets & Accommodations Available for
2021 PGA Championship
A generous benefactor has given St. Christopher four “Wanamaker Club” tickets for the 2021 PGA Championship to be hosted on Kiawah Island. He is the same benefactor that did this for the 2012 PGA to launch our fundraising efforts for the restoration of the Chapel of the Palms. These four premier ticket packages will be paired with the use of the Historic Bishop’s Cottage and offered in a drawing for contributions of $1000. The value of this package is $10,000. The drawing is planned for December 1st, and will not be offered to any more than 100 entries in hopes of raising $100,000 on behalf of St. Christopher.
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Order Your Copy Today!
THE PALMS PROJECT is an album of worship songs we (former camp staff) chose to reflect the last decade of worship at St. Christopher. It was recorded in the Chapel of the Palms in hopes of capturing the sonic qualities that make us all feel so at home. Sadly, there was not a room full of campers to join in that worship and the chapel yearned for their chorus. We worked hard with the time and resources available. We hope you can find joy and peace in this album!
All proceeds benefit the ministries of St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center.
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 Thanksgiving Retreat 2020
Join us November 25-28, 2020 for the annual St. Christopher Thanksgiving Retreat and let us do the cooking for you! Limited “Thanksgiving meal only” reservations will be taken beginning November 2, to include the options of take out, outside dining, or inside dining for groups of 4 or more.- Contact Sandi Kerner for more information.
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Do you have a St. Christopher Story?
Let's include it in the book.
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Do you have a St. Christopher story to share? Has God spoken to you at St. Christopher? Stories are being collected for a book! Contact Lynn Lawrence for details.
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Mark your Calendar:
Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1
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Save the Date: Healing Prayer with
Judith MacNutt this February
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Check our website and Facebook page for updates and registration information!
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A Prayer for St. Christopher
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