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Little Dresses for Africa

SFPC's talented Presbyterian Women made 23 pretty dresses from pillowcases to send to little girls in Africa through the Little Dresses for Africa project

Dr. Ben Mathes, Rivers of the World

The Rev. Dr. Ben Mathes, founder and president of an amazing and life altering ministry called RIVERS OF THE WORLD spoke at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, Sunday morning, February 24. RIVERS OF THE WORLD is a ministry which targets people of diverse regions living in remote river basins and works with them to meet and conquer the great hardships and challenges of their environs.

Dr. Mathes is a dynamic and charismatic speaker and has received many awards for his works, among them the James Madison Award for extraordinary humanitarian service in some of the world's most distressed areas, including Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.

A Special Christmas Pageant

On Sunday, December 9th at 5:30, the congregation was treated to an all-new, original Christmas Pageant created and composed by Tim Mallard from poems written by Lily Ann Morgan Brooks, granddaughter of Ann Brooks. If you were feeling stressed and less than joyful, this pageant has filled us with Christmas spirit. A sanctuary filled with children, youth, and adults enjoyed the heart-warming multimedia event celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.

The service, called "Celebrating the Christ Child," included traditional and contemporary Christmas music, poetry and scripture readings in a "multimedia enhanced" modified lessons and carols format. Many thanks to the many volunteers that provided a truly memorable experience.

The Kings Center sends thanks for SFPC's generosity in donating gifts for 28 individuals and money to pay for $1,070 in Pic Pac gift certificates for groceries. Sherry Paul, at the Kings Center, provided names of individuals who were likely to have no other Christmas gifts this year, and families for whom the Pic Pac gift certificates would be a significant help. Roland Herzel, moderator for the deacons, who sponsored the Angel Project, said he was afraid that with the current economic climate, not all the angels would be adopted or there wouldn't be enough extra money to help with groceries. He was delighted to report this year's success.

On Saturday, December 2nd, The Faith In Action Sunday School Class volunteered to do bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Class members manned the 'kettle' each for two hours at the east Frankfort Kroger store. We were fortunate to have great weather and a lot of cheerful givers. Thanks to Nancye Belle and Jim for organizing this effort.

Guatemala Trip

Ten SFPC members went to Guatemala to do home repairs for Hope for Tomorrow Children's Home and shared VBS with the children.Those attending included Anne Colly and Elly Rose, Amy Tolliver and her son Jacob McCowen, Joe Schmidt, Tony Sholar, BJ Helton, and Paul, Jennifer and Kendall Brown. Information about Hope for Tomorrow Children's Home (co-founded by Jennifer Grisham-Brown) can be found at www.hope4tomorrow.net.

New Member Love Baskets

For years it has been our tradition to celebrate the arrival of new members by presenting them with a Love Basket. This year, the Love Basket recipients will be Sherrel Davis, Mike and Cheryl Denney, Garrick and Tonya Hill, Charles and Teresa Hudson, and Vicki Pettus. The baskets were presented during our morning worship service on November 18th.