The 2012 Annual Parish Meeting will take place on February 5th and a covered dish brunch will follow the 10:30 service. So start thinking about what delicacy you would like to bring to share with your parish family. Please mark your calendars for this important date. Voting for Vestry members will take place during both services and the winners will be announced before brunch.
At Holy Cross Faith Memorial we are truly blessed to have a loyal group of individuals who volunteer on Sundays to help with our worship services. The Ushers are one of those groups. They greet those entering the church, assist with passing out bulletins, collect the offering and assist the congregation during the Eucharist. The Usher Group is in need of more volunteers to help on Sundays. Anyone can be an usher and I invite you to join our group. For those thinking, “I don’t want to be tied down to multiple Sundays”, well you will not. We rotate the Sundays and have folks that will fill in if something unforeseen arises. You can pick the service you wish to participate in, as we need volunteers for both the 8:00 and 10:30 services. Please consider becoming part of our group. With Holy Week fast approaching, we could really use your help. Contact Randy Eckard at 843-979-0098 or via email at eckardsc@aol.com
Pawley's Island Child Development Center will sponsor its Second Annual Black History Event at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:00pm. Featured speaker is Tracey Swinton Bailey, Founder and Director of Freedom Readers Early Literacy Program in Horry County. Also on the program are the Men of Zion and Praise Dancers. Call for reservations at 237-4765.
In February, we will begin the study of a book that might do all of us some good. The title is unusual, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND MIRTH: WHY JOY, HUMOR AND LAUGHTER ARE AT THE HEART OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. It is written James Martin, SJ. South Carolina's own Stephen Colbert writes of Martin, "Jim is a Jesuit priest and a funny guy. I'm grateful to know both of him." With all of the perils and dangers of life both within the Church and in the wider world, we sometimes forget that joy, humor and laughter can be an essential part of the Christian life.
The first Social Night Out of the New Year will be held on Saturday, February 4th. It will be at the home of Allen & Ellen Saum. Sign up sheets will be located in the narthex for 2 weeks prior to the event.
Spring Foyers Groups Forming Now. Foyers, is where parish members, usually in groups of six or eight, gather in the hosts home for a meal. Each participant takes a turn hosting and provides the entree and advises the others what to bring. There is no set agenda and the purpose is to have a good time interacting with other parish members. Meeting once each month spring sessions will begin in March and conclude in June. This is not strictly a couple activity, many singles have participated. If you would like to be in a group call the church office and give Suzy your name or notify Annette or Doug Billings at 843-215-3808.
SMITH MEDICAL CLINIC, INC - With your help, we will deliver the services our community needs. We currently have opportunities for Providers, Nurses and Administrative Volunteers. “Smith Medical Clinic, Inc. exists to provide free health care services to low income, uninsured adults in Georgetown County. We envision a healthier community where health care services are available to all, regardless of their financial capability.”
Meals on Wheels: Would you be willing to deliver 10 to 15 lunches one morning a month? Volunteers are needed! Loren Forshaw & Meike Kampen represent Holy Cross Faith Memorial. If you are interested please contact Loren (843-446-1182) or Meike (843-237-1837).
