Church News
May 18, 2009
Hartness-Thornwell Memorial PC Youth Award Farrell Fund Grants
Each spring, the children and youth of
“The youth of the church choose local, national, and international charities to receive Farrell Fund gifts,” says Finley Sutton, Thornwell’s Christian Educator. “This year, seven charitable organizations received a total of $8000 in Farrell Fund grants.”
The following seven organizations are 2009 Farrell Fund recipients: The United Way of
During a presentation on the steps of the
The checks to the other organizations were mailed.
Thornwell’s youth are encouraged to volunteer with the charities that receive an award. On Friday, May 15, the church youth volunteered to help with the local Relay for Life event, hosted by the
April 8, 2009
A visit to Laurens County Memorial Home
On Wednesday, April 8th, 21 members of the Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church visited the residents of the Laurens County Memorial Home for the Aged. Thornwell youth had a great time visiting and playing “BINGO!” with the group.
April 7, 2009
Elementary children learn the meaning of Easter while baking hot cross buns!
On Tuesday afternoon, April 7th, the elementary children learned to bake hot-cross buns in the kitchen of the Nelson building.
Christian Educator, Finley Sutton, used the activity to help the children remember the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross.
April 2, 2009
Youth lead worship at Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church
On Sunday, March 29th, the children and youth of Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church did a wonderful job leading worship! They led with confidence and creativity, as they remembered the last days of Christ leading up to the Crucifixion through scripture, song, skit and prayers at the foot of the cross.
March 1, 2009
After three years as pastor of Hartness-Thornwell Memorial PC and campus pastor to the Thornwell Home for Children family, the Rev. Dr. Alice Ridgill has resigned these positions to pursue her calling. Dr. Ridgill will serve as Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Care for Erskine Theological Seminary, while pursuing her dream to increase the number of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Read the Press Release.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, a farewell reception was held in her honor.
Thank you Pastor Alice, for your loving care as campus pastor, and fo
r your outstanding spiritual leadership of Thornwell's Faith Development and Christian Nurture program.
Our love and prayers go with you!
Your Thornwell Family
February 17, 2009
Thornwell Youth string Beads of Promise and sew Seeds of Hope
Over the past year, Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church youth have participated in many philanthropic projects. They have collected donations for cancer research, wrapped and sent Christmas presents and written notes of encouragement to needy children across the seas, and collected canned goods and monetary donations to support the local food bank here in Clinton, SC. Currently, they're raising money and awareness in support of the children of Namibia, who've been made orphans by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Sahara, Africa.
The project is called Beads of Promise, Seeds of Hope and the goals are to
raise awareness and raise money to house, educate, heal and clothe the orphans and widows of Namibia. This hands-on activity is designed to connect the children of Namibia with American children, as they work together to create 'YOU-nity Bracelets.' Half of the bracelet is assembled by each of the two partners - one in America and one in Namibia. During this time, the American partners collect 'seeds of hope' (money) for the cause and pledge to pray for their YOU-nity partners and their families.
'I'm going to raise $100 for my prayer partner,' said one of our teenage girls with enthusiasm.
What an encouragement it is to see our young people open their hearts and share the hope that they have found at Thornwell with others in need.
January 26 - February 2
2009 Souper Bowl of Caring
The Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church youth group will be canvassing the local neighborhood and the campus of Thornwell collecting canned food, dry goods and monetary donations for the needy in our area during the week of January 26 - February 2. The youth are joining in a national effort called 'The Souper Bowl of Caring' to do their part to further the mission of this Christian organization - to fight hunger and poverty in local communities all across America. To learn more about The Souper Bowl of Caring and what you can do in your community to help, visit www.souperbowl.org
January 1, 2009
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