| Survivors of Suicide |
Mental Health America of Greenville County wil once again join thousands in recognizing National Survivors of Suicide Day on Saturday, November 21. On this day of healing, support, and empowerment, join other survivors of suicide loss as they gather at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2619 Augusta Street, Greenville, at 11:30 for registration and lunch. At 12 noon there will be a keynote address by Jeanna Beasley, fellow survivor and Miss South Carolina 2001. At 1:00 pm there will be a satellite broadcast featuring a diverse panel of survivors and mental health professionals as they address questions that so many survivors face. This opportunity is free and open to all. To RSVP, please call 467-3598 or email SOS@mhagc.org, or visit www.afsp.org. |
| APCE Early Registration |
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The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators' Annual Event will take place January 27-30, 2010, in Nashville, TN. Early bird registration continues through November 30. Take advantage of this discount period, which saves you $50. Check it out on the web www.apcenet.org. Get a special video invitation here. |
| Happenings in the Presbytery |
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FAITHPOINT CHURCH will be having a work day at the FaithPoint House Saturday, November 21, 9 AM - 12 PM, to prepare the house and property for an inspection and Advent. All skill levels and ages are welcome. They particularly need individuals who are skilled at hanging blinds and doors, trimming vines, and who have trucks or trailers to haul away items. For more information, contact Rob Klouw or Katherine Randall. The FaithPoint House is located at 1713 W. Georgia Rd in Simpsonville.
SAFE HARBOR is encouraging individuals and churches who are wanting to give a monetary donation to those in need at Christmas to remember their clients and children at Safe Harbor. You may download here a list of "alternative gift ideas" that a monetary donation to Safe Harbor can provide for victims of domestic violence and their children through the mission and service of Safe Harbor. |
| Don't forget! |
This Saturday, November 14, from 10 am until 5:30 pm you are invited to the One Day Holiday Bag Sale at 10,000 Villages on Augusta Road in Greenville. All items you can stuff into a designated shopping bag will be sold 20% off. This is a wonderful way to do Christmas shopping for a good cause!
SIGN UP NOW! Two Pastors' breakfasts will be held - one Monday, November 23 at First Presbyterian in Spartanburg and the other Tuesday, November 24, at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Greenville - both at 9 AM. Please try to attend so that you can learn more about the 2010 Upstate CROP Hunger Walk - make plans to have your church participate in the Walk on February 28 and be a part of fighting hunger in your community. RSVP by November 17 to ssharpe@foothillspresbytery.org or call 864-288-5774. | |
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| Fall at Camp Buc |
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Thanks to the Rev. Frank Strickland these sugar maples have been planted around the campfire circle at Camp Buc. The beautiful colors of the leaves add so much to the landscape of the camp. Red maples have also been planted along the road coming in to camp. Camp Buc is a picturesque place in the mountains and is available for everyone to enjoy. Take a ride up to Sapphire and enjoy the view. |
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| Young Adult Volunteer |
| Recently, Shelvis Smith-Mather, a PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer, shared his inspiring story during a CNN interview. He told CNN that his faith was strengthened by seeing the African church at work in the face of poverty, conflict and other pressing problems. "It's important to know that in the midst of the tragedy there's a whole lot of hope," he said. "There are a number of people who are doing amazing works for God there and engaging in these issues, and that's encouraging." Click here to view the video. |
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| Joys and Concerns |
| We continue to remember the Rev. Wayne Cole who was seriously injured in a car accident on October 17. Wayne is home now and receiving physical therapy. He will be recuperating for quite some time, and I'm sure he would love hearing from you - His home address is 203 E. Chase Ct., Greer, SC 29651. |
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