We are blessed in many ways. We are blessed by the skills and talents we have. We are blessed by our family and friends. We are blessed by the economic resources that have been left in our charge. We are blessed by the political freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. We are blessed by our relationship with God revealed to us in Jesus, his son. We have received much from God. We are blessed. Continue reading ‘Blessed; to be a Blessing.’
Archive for October, 2008
Did you know that girls who come to stay at Hart Cottage often come with the clothes on their back and perhaps a few belongings in a plastic bag? The staff at Hart Cottage (York Place) has asked if St. Paul’s can help their new girls by contributing to a CARE overnight bag for each new girl. Inside will be pajamas, towels, toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, hair brush, comb, etc), a swim suit, slippers or sandals. Various Junior sizes are welcome. As a special touch we thought we would include a small plush animal for each girl. A sign-up sheet is in the parish hall.
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We will have a clean-up day on Saturday, October 11th, from 9:00AM – 1:00PM to spruce up the church before Bishop Henderson’s visit on October 26th! We’ll also do fall planting, any necessary yard work, etc. For more information contact Lynn Smalt at (803) 547-0125
Sunday, October 19th, we will have our annual St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at 2:00PM. Bring your pets to receive God’s blessing for their lives. Any pets are welcome. Please bring them on a leash and in a carrier.
Olan Mills will be taking family portraits for St. Paul’s membership for a new pictorial directory on Tuesday, November 11th, and Wednesday, November 12th, from 3:00PM – 9:30PM. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex after each service on October 5th, 12th, and 19th for members to sign-up for an appointment time. Please be sure to sign-up and be included in the new pictorial directory. A directory is free to each family/individuals who participate, and an 8”x10” picture is also free, with an option to purchase additional pictures if you so choose.
During the month of October, St. Paul’s will collect food for the Fort Mill Care Center to be used in the Thanksgiving dinners. Last year the Care Center provided the makings for 186 dinners. More will be needed this year. Some of the foods that are needed are: stuffing mix, canned fruits, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, turkeys and whole chickens. The last two can be put in the Church freezer and will be taken to the Care Center.
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This year, the second day at our annual Diocesan Convention, October 18th, will be a leadership day for all people in the Diocese. Everyone is invited to participate – vestry members (present or past), Sunday School teachers, worship leaders, choir members, altar guild members, building and grounds people, finance committee members, breakfast team members, youth leaders or anyone one else who has an interest in the future of our Church.
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There has been a special request from Cameron and Roberto Vivanco for additional assistance with the Children’s Scholarship Program in Quito, Ecuador. The scholarship is needed for uniforms, books, supplies, transportation, and food, basically everything that is needed for a child to attend school. The cost per child is $40.00 per month. If you would like to sponsor a child or would like more information on this project, please contact Lisa Price at 548-4427 or Kim Munday at 547-7664.
The next meeting of the E.C.W. Lunch Bunch will be on Wednesday, October 29th, at 1:00PM at The White Horse, 1022 Camden Avenue, Rock Hill. Please call Sheilah Reuille at (803) 547-6559, or e-mail her at ereuille@fmtc.net if you have any questions, or need more information.
