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Cana Church, Lower Galilee
Northern Israel
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20 January 2019
Second Sunday after The Epiphany
Altar Flowers
Given to the glory of God and in memory of Abe Thomy and Elwood Twilley, Jr, by Marge Thomy
Altar Guild
Jan Black & Joy Black
Altar Server
Harriett Kirkland
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr Michael Ridgill
Children & Nursery Ministry
Meg Shinall & Volunteer
Counters
Joy Black & Gary Fowler
Daughters of the Holy Cross Prayers
Jacqueline Knoblock
Eucharistic Minister (Chalice)
Melissa Williams
Greeter & Usher
Michael Bennett
Holy Cross Choir with Director and Organist
Scott Warren
Hospitality for January 20
Melissa Williams, Devvy & Albert Ridgill
Hospitality for January 27
Annual Parish Meeting - Pot luck Covered Dish
Reader & Prayers of the People
Melissa Williams
Youth Minister
David Marten
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Opportunities this Week
To reach Fr Michael, call 803.305.8780 or Email
Sunday, 20 January - Second Sunday after the Epiphany
09.00 am Bible Study for Everyone
10.00 am Worship Service - Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary, Holy Cross
11.15 am Hospitality & Fellowship, Cranmer Hall, Holy Cross
04.00 pm Middle School Youth Group, Walker Hall, Holy Comforter
05.00 pm High School Youth Group, Walker Hall, Holy Comforter
Monday, 21 January - Fr Michael’s Day Off - St Agnes, Martyr, 304
06.00 pm Stitching group -See Sue McDuffie for details, Conference Room, Holy Comforter
06.00 pm Men’s Bible Study, Parish Hall, Holy Comforter
Tuesday, 22 January - St Vincent, Martyr, 304
07.00 am Men’s Breakfast at Shoney’s
12.00 pm Lunch with Parishioners at Ruby Tuesday (Come join us)
03.30 pm Staff Meeting, Conference Room, Holy Comforter
Wednesday, 23 January - Feria
10.00 am NO MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Fr Michael has a Doctor's Appointmnet
10.00 am Women’s Bible Study, Encounter with God, Lounge, Holy Comforter
11.00 am Worship Service - Eucharist with prayers for healing, Chapel, Holy Comforter
06.30 pm Bible Study for Everyone, Parish Hall, Holy Comforter
Thursday, 24 January- Feria
10.00 am Clergy Deanery Meeting, Church of the Advent, Marion
06.30 pm Bible Study, “Not So Minor Prophets”, Parish Hall, Holy Comforter
Friday, 25 January - Office Closes at Noon - Conversion of St Paul
Saturday 26 January - St Timothy & St Titus
Sunday, 27 January - Third Sunday after the Epiphany - Annual Parish Meeting
09.00 am Bible Study for Everyone
10.00 am Worship Service - Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary, Holy Cross
11.15 am Annual Parish Meeting & Covered Dish Lunch, Cranmer Hall, Holy Cross
04.00 pm Middle School Youth Group, Walker Hall, Holy Comforter
05.00 pm High School Youth Group, Walker Hall, Holy Comforter
THIS WEEK’S LESSONS - Isaiah 62.1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12.1-11; John 2.1-11
NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS - Nehemiah 8.1-12; Psalm 113; 1 Cor 12.12-27; Luke 4.14-21
Did you know?
- 48 million Americans live in poverty?
- 1 in 7 Americans face hunger every day?
- More than 630,000 people in the United States are homeless?
- 23% of those struggling went to college?
- Or that 16 million children live in food insecure households?
Let’s Do Something About Hunger! 
Souperbowl of Caring Now collecting donations for our local Sumter Soup Kitchen between now and Superbowl Sunday, 3 February 2019. Look for the soup pots! - Please make checks payable to “Holy Cross” and write “Souperbowl” on memo line. Every dollar collected goes to Sumter’s Emmanuel Soup Kitchen.
 Little Food Pantry at Holy Cross accepts donations of canned and non-perishable items every Sunday. Just place your donation in the basket at the entrance to the church. See Harriett & Glenn Kirkland for more information.
Feeding the Homeless Holy Cross is providing supper to the men & women's homeless shelter on Wednesday 27 February. See Fr Michael to volunteer or make a financial contribution toward the cost of food and supplies. - A donation in any amount is appreciated - just let us know it is for supper at the soup kitchen.
Parish Prayer Request Cards are in your pew and available at the entrance to the church. Place in the offering plate for prayers to be listed on the parish prayer list for six weeks.
Your Financial Giving supports the mission and ministry of Holy Cross. Your continued giving ensures that we begin 2019 on sound financial footing.
The vestry has approved a balanced budget for 2019 of $129,000. The budget ensures that the Mission & Ministry of Holy Cross remains a strong witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Parish Annual Meeting, Sunday 27 January 2019 immediately following 10.00 am Worship Service at Holy Cross in Cranmer Hall We will be electing two members to the Vestry, (including Jr Warden), four Delegates and four Alternates to diocesan convention (Convention date: Saturday 16 March, 2019 at St James Church, James Island, SC), presenting the 2019 budget and other items affecting the Mission and Ministry of Church of the Holy Cross. If you feel that the Holy Spirit may be leading you to serve or prompting you to nominate someone to serve, please speak with the Senior Warden or Fr Michael 803.305.8780 and review the “Are You Called to Serve” handout found at the entrance to the church.
Walter Anderson & Michael Bennett have agreed to serve on vestry. Joy Black has agreed to serve as Junior Warden. Agreeing to serve as Delegates/Alternates are: Cheryl Bennet, Joy Black, Jan Black, Gary Fowler, Janice Flower, Meg Shinall. (We still need two Alternates.
Let’s Stay Connected! Receive week eNews email Newsletters from Holy Cross by registering from our website.
Resolved to Read and Study Your Bible More in 2019? Join us Sundays 9.00 am in Cranmer Hall. Wednesdays 10.00 am Conference Room, Holy Comforter & 6.30 pm Parish Hall, Holy Comforter AND Thursdays 6.30 pm Parish Hall, Holy Comforter.
- Monday, 28 January Dr. Leighton Ford will give a lecture on the timely title, “How the Mighty Have Fallen: Who Will Lead Us Now?” An outstanding leader, evangelist and relative of Billy Graham, and internationally recognized Christian leader, Dr. Ford brings a wealth of experience and wisdom much need in addressing this subject so key for today’s Christian communities. This evening will be hosted at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul. Coffee and Dessert will be held at 6.30 pm and the lecture will begin promptly at 7.00 pm.
Fr Michael is communing and if you would like to join him, register as a commuter and carpool
Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2 - 6.30 pm
Church of the Holy Comforter Parish Hall Ticket price - $35
Tickets available at Church of the Holy Comforter. Tickets will be available beginning
Sunday,10 February
Seating will be reserved at the time of ticket purchasing.
No tickets will be available after 27 February
Providing take home meals for the weekend to Sumter School Children
Here’s where we need your assistance
Bag Packing—Every Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 pm
Bag Delivery—1 driver & 1 helper for each school on Thursdays
Fresh Fruit—bags of apples, oranges, or clementines only
Monetary donations —please put Feed My Lambs in memo line
Please keep bringing plastic bags! We use 120 each week.
You may sign up using the button below or call Fr Michael at 803.305.8780 Kim Kaiser at 803.464.5953 or Olivia Sporinsky at 719.964.9028 to volunteer or for more information.
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E V A N G E L I S M W O R K S H O P
Saturday 2 March 2019
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Trinity Anglican Church, Myrtle Beach
More Details Coming Soon
"How can you speak of the love of Christ to people who are hungry, and not feed them? And how can you feed them without telling them about the love of Christ?- Both are expressions of the Gospel."
The Very Rev Justyn Terry
former Dean/President and Professor of Systematic Theology Trinity School of Ministry
Call Fr Michael at 803.305.8780 or Email
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