The Joint Standing Nominating Committee of General Convention is seeking applications from persons willing to be nominated for five elections that will take place at General Convention 2009, to be held in Anaheim, California, July 8-17.   Applications must be received on or before February 1st, 2008.   The elections include:

• Court for the Trial of a Bishop
• Board Members of The Church Pension Fund
• Members of Executive Council
• Members of the General Board of Examining Chaplains
• Trustees of General Theological Seminary  

To learn more about what is expected for each assignment, learn how to apply, and get a copy of the application form required, visit the Committee's Web site at http://tinyurl.com/2dv9fr   The site is available in French, Spanish and English.  

Contact Louie Crew, lcrew@andromeda.rutgers.edu, Secretary of the Committee or The Rev. Ed Godden, egodden@comcast.net, Chair with questions, comments or concerns.

St. George's, Anderson, invites YOU to a 20th anniversary celebration, November 11

St. George’s Episcopal Church, Anderson, is joyfully celebrating its 20th anniversary! You are cordially invited to the festivities being held on November11, 2007. We will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 10:30 with a barbecue to follow. Please come and share your memories. Find us at  2206 E. Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621, 864.224.1104, stgeorgee@bellsouth.net.

Sheriff Leon Lott to discuss Gangs in the Community, November 11

Shandon United Methodist Church invites the community to learn from Sheriff Lott and the Richland County Gang Unit about this ever growing reality in the Midlands. The Rev. AV Strong of "Gang Out", an outreach program that counsels gang members out of gangs, will also speak. Refreshments at 5:15 and program starts at 5:45. Download the flyer here for more detailed information.

St. David’s, Columbia, to host fall bazaar, November 17

St. David’s, Columbia, 605 Polo Road., will host a bazaar at the church in Northeast Richland County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17.

Everything will be homemade by the church members and friends. A new menu of home- baked foods and frozen casseroles will be offered along with canned foods; sewing, needlework and crafts. Yard and garden items and holiday crafts will be available.

Breakfast and lunch also will be available, and a Grand Southern Tea Room will be open. Raffle items include 2 airline tickets anywhere in the continental US on Delta Airlines, $150 gas powered leaf blower, and a handmade wine rack.

Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station #24 will be bringing their truck and providing information on home fire safety.

Admission is free. For more information, contact the church at 803.736.0866.

St. Peter’s, Great Falls Bazaar, November 17

All items will be handmade by the women of the church – sausage biscuits, vegetable soup with corn muffins, hot dogs, cakes, pies, cookies and jams. There will also be handcrafted items, Christmas ornaments and much more!

St. Peter’s is located at 30 Hampton Street. Phone: 803-482-6756.

HIV/AIDS Service

The committee on HIV/AIDS cordially invites the diocese to two healing services for all those affected by HIV/AIDS. The Upstate service will be held Sunday, November 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Abbeville, at 3:00 p.m. in honor of Upper Savannah Care Services.  The Rt. Rev'd Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. will be the Celebrant; and The Rev'd Deacon Tim Ervolina will be preaching. If you have any questions, please contact Trinity Episcopal Church, Abbeville, 864.366.5186. Download the flyer here.

The Upstate service will be held Sunday, November 18 at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, West Columbia, in honor of Stephanie Williams, HIV/AIDS Advocate and Leader. The newly appointed rector of St. Timothy's, Columbia, The Rev'd Tula Henson, will be the Celebrant. The Rev'd Perry Oliver, Facilitator, Clergy Training, Project FAITH (Fostering AIDS Initiatives That Heal) will be preaching. If you have any questions, please contact The Rev. Marty Connor or Still Hopes, 803.739.5033. Download the flyer here.

St. Bartholomew’s Daughters of the King presents an Advent Quiet Day

St. Bartholomew's Daughters of the King presents an Advent Quiet Day service Saturday, December 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Steve Lemons will be our guest to explore “How do I pray?”. Father Lemons is the Director of Pastoral Care at Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood , SC. He is a church pastor and has more than nine years experience as a hospital chaplain. He has his Degree in Spirituality/Ethics from Post Grad Regent College, Vancouver British Columbia and his Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary.

RSVP to St. Bartholomew's, North Augusta, 803.279.4622, ext 307. Questions or further information, call Mary Wooten at 706-736-6605. Download the flyer for your parish here.

Jane Bruce Guignard Society hosts fundraiser in honor of The Rev. David Stewart

On December 6th, the Jane Bruce Guignard Society will host their annual event to recognize those who have chosen to include Still Hopes in their will or who have made a current substantial gift to Still Hopes. This year the Planning Committee of the Guignard Society plans to host a fundraiser in memory of the Reverend David Stewart, our beloved Chaplain, who was only with us for a few short months, but who left a lasting impression on all. David loved the Shearouse Center.

The Planning Committee felt it worthy and in keeping with David’s spirit to host a fundraiser to name the warm water therapy pool in the Shearouse Center in his memory. For the residents and employees this will, forever, be a reminder of the fullness of life David brought to Still Hopes. The Guignard Society event, while different from years past, promises to be an evening of music, fellowship, exceptional food and beverage and the opportunity to enjoy the competition of a silent auction.

The event will take place at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Friday, December 6th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person. The program will include entertainment, string quartet and silent auction. Download the flyer here. Questions can be directed to Still Hopes, 803.739.5033

Celebration of New Ministry, December 6, All welcome!

The Right Reverend Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., Bishop of Upper South Carolina, will institute The Reverend Mamie Elizabeth Morgan as the 3rd rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Newberry, South Carolina, on Thursday, the 6th of December, Two Thousand and Seven, The Feast of St. Nicholas, at 7:00 p.m.

Reception will follow.

Your prayers and presence are requested.
Clergy: White stoles

Announcements

Diocesan Written Financial Policies now available online

The updated Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs is now available on line using the following link:  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/finance_58218_ENG_HTM.htm.

There is no cost for downloading and printing the document – but be aware that there are over 150 pages to the manual!  This manual has the audit checklist and many sample forms.  Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs serves as Upper South Carolina’s written financial policies.

St. Francis welcomes new program director

Please welcome Adela Mendoza as the new Hispanic Program Director of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greenville. Ms. Mendoza replaces Maria Barluenga. Barluenga will be relocating to the Clemson area to spend more time with her newborn twins.

Happy 62nd Birthday to the Order of Saint Helena

This morning The Order of Saint Helena celebrated it's 62nd birthday with a Holy Eucharist and a festive breakfast. The Founders Day anniversary will be followed with a weekend guest program, The Lady Helena presented by our friend and OSH Associate, Harriet Speer. Congratulations to the Order of Saint Helena on another successful year.