A Pastoral Letter to the Presbyterians of South Carolina
The 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ended this past weekend. In response to some of the actions taken at the Assembly, the Executive Presbyters of the five South Carolina presbyteries have written a pastoral letter to all PCUSA members in the state. To read the letter, click here.
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Foothills Presbytery
Education Team presents:
"I Love to Tell the Story"
Saturday, August 23
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church
A Teacher/Leader and Parent Event
to equip the Saints of
Foothills Presbytery Churches
Plan now to participate in this "storytelling" teaching event. There will be morning and afternoon "storyshops," such as "Knowing the Story to Tell the Story," "Nurturing the Storyteller," "Living (the Story) Till We Die," and many others.
Early registration (on or before August 12) is $12 per person, and late registration (on or after August 13) is $15. Churches can submit one check payable to Foothills Presbytery with a registration form for all of your participants. Click here for a brochure.
Special events of the day include a light-hearted drama comedy performed by the Mattoon Players and three drawings for scholarships of $100 each to attend the Montreat Christian Education Conference in 2009. People whose names are drawn must be present to receive the scholarships!
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Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers
If you are looking for a way to serve others, Meals on Wheels of Greenville is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to hundreds of homebound people across the county. This is an opportunity for all ages, and is great for Sunday School groups, youth groups and families. To volunteer or to refer someone in need, call Meals on Wheels at 864-233-6565, or go online www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org. Please download this MOW poster to display in your church and share this need in your church bulletins.
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"2 Cents a Meal"
Foothills Presbytery Hunger Program
Click here for details.