OYSTER ROAST ENJOYED BY ALL

     Our annual Oyster Roast occurred January 28 at the Farmers Market.  “We had a beautiful day,” said Joyce Voights.  “We were blessed.  Everything seemed to work like a well-oiled machine.”

     There were many positive comments about the quality of the oysters, shrimp, and the chili.  People were very complimentary and appreciative.  “Everyone I asked said it was our best ever,” said Nancy Hutchinson.  “We looked like a Christian family, ” she added.  “I loved doing the Oyster Roast.”

     Next year will be our 25th year of putting on the Oyster Roast.  We plan to do something really special next year.

 

VESTRY TERMS OF SERVICE

     Jim Barnes was elected our Senior Warden and Danny Parker was elected our Junior Warden.  Other Vestry members and terms of service are Nancy Chapman–three years, Carey Murphy–three years, Bill Sanchez–two years; Alma Saylor and Gwen Davis one year.  Thanks to all who serve! 

EVENTS AT ST. GEORGE’S

February 5, 2012–Bishop Waldo’s visitation with potluck lunch afterwards

February 21, 2012–Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner, 6:00 p.m. at St. George’s House

February 22, 2012–Ash Wednesday service, 6:00 p.m. at St. George’s Church

OTHER  INTERESTING EVENTS

February 10, 2012–Valentine Charity Dance–Church of the Ascension, 214 Northhampton Road, Seneca, 7:30-11:00 p.m.; dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.  $10.00 per person includes silent auction; all proceeds benefit local charities

February 11, 2012–ECW Convention, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg

 

                                                             

 

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

John Dickson                                                                     February 5

Jonathan Hembree                                                        February 9

Lou Hutchinson                                                               February 9

Byron Brooks                                                                     February 12

Claudia Boles                                                                      February 14

Benjamin Ikenegbu                                                       February 19

Joshua Jones                                                                      February 20

Agustin Rivera-Mungia                                                February 24

 

ANNIVERSARIES

Danny & Tina Parker                                                        February 26

 

           

FEBRUARY IS CAMP GRAVATT MONTH

     Camp Gravatt, located in Aiken County, is taking camper registrations for summer 2012.  Campers make friends, share in a Christian community, experience unconditional love, and have fun.  Activities include archery, arts-crafts, canoeing, environmental education, swimming, challenge course, campfires, and singing, Bible study, and more.  See the church office for registration forms or visit www.bishopgravatt.org.  Spring Break camp will be April 2-6.   Family camp will be May 19-20.

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

     My dear friend Barre Greene loved her church family and always spoke very warmly of her “church home and family.”  Thank you for being there for my friend.  Sincerely, Lena Biles

     In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, your Kairos Community thanks you for your loving contribution (from last year’s Oyster Roast.)  The Body of Christ at work in the Correctional Institutions creates a sense of awe as the Holy Spirit heals and draws all of us closer to God.  We again thank you and ask God our Father to continue to bless you and keep you in his loving care.  In His Love, Lew Warren

     We are most grateful for your support to African Team Ministries which is helping the churches in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.  Food has been shipped to the many suffering from the drought in Kenya.  The proceeds also make possible education and a nutritious lunch for orphaned children in Kenya and Uganda.  Thank you for your support which has made this outreach possible.  Faithfully yours, Keith Jesson

TOILETRY ITEMS AND SOAP POWDER NEEDED

Clean Start–needs toiletry items and has a great need for soap powder for the washing machines;  bring items to St. George’s House or take them by Clean Start on M, W, F from 8:00-11:00 a.m.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES

 

     For adult Sunday School bring your Bibles.  Also, read and study the Propers for that Sunday.  The Propers will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can be prepared. The Propers are as follows:   February 12–Mark 1:40-45; February 19–Mark 9:2-9; February 26–Mark 1:9-15.  No adult Sunday School February 5.

 

ST. GEORGE’S HOUSE GETS NEW STORM DOOR

     Thanks to Bill and Bertha Sanchez who purchased a new storm door for St. George’s House, and thanks to Victoria Voights and her assistant, Joyce Voights for installing the new door.  Our old door had broken and would not shut.  Thanks for keeping St. George’s more eco-friendly!  Now we just need new windows.