May 9th was a gloriously beautiful day, just right for the Up and Going meeting. Twenty members and guests gathered in the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish lunch and a painting party.
Devotions were led by Helen and based on springtime gardening which reminded us of how dirt from our gardening is similar to sin and the need for cleansing. The business portion of the meeting followed with the Treasurer’s report and plans for the June meeting were discussed.
Our resident artist, Nicki, provided the pro-gram. She taught us about art, and we got to try our hands at painting a picture. After getting setup with our aprons, canvases, paints, and brushes, Nicki revealed that we would be painting a picture of a bumble bee. She instructed us on mixing colors and different brush strokes. She demonstrated each brush stroke, and we attempted to follow her instructions. Somehow, our bumble bees did not look anything like hers. Our bumble bees were quite interesting and had unique personalities. We laughed and had a great time. Nicki suggested that our art work could possibly become the next white elephant Christmas gift. We all have a new appreciation for art and Nicki’s talent and patience in art. Thank you Nicki for making this such a fun meeting. We really enjoyed painting and spending time with you.
The June meeting will be held on June 13th (2nd Thursday) at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone attending is asked to bring a salad or such that you wish to share. The program will be presented by Mrs. Amanda. She owns and operates an emerging goat farm and goat products business. Helen will provide devotions. Hope to see you there.
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Posted May 30, 2019 By adminUp and Going News
Posted April 30, 2019 By adminApril 11th was a bright and beautiful Spring Day. Eighteen Up and Going members and guests gathered for a busy meeting. The tables were beautiful with bright green table cloths and white Easter Lilies, compliments of Joan and Gary. Helen conducted the business session. A gift of $60 for the Flood Mission Project was received by donations. Helen gave devotions, reading from Luke 24:50-53 and the story behind the hymn, The Old Rugged Cross. We sang together the first verse and refrain and verses 2, 3 & 4 were read. Prayer and the Blessing for lunch was given. Everyone contributed to our Easter Brunch and the food was delicious and the fellowship was a treasure. Hospice Easter Bags where prepared as Joan gave directions and each person took their place in the assembly line and work began. Cello bags were opened, stuffed with Easter grass, candy, nuts, more candy and more candy. When filled the bags were tied with beautiful bows attached to handwritten notes. Bags were then placed in carry-bags for distribution. Joan and Gary delivered 80 bags to PRISMA Hospice, 65 bags to Lutheran Hospice and 5 bags were hand delivered to Hospice Friends for a total of 150 bags. This was a wonderfully blessed Up and Going Easter Meeting. Special thank you to each of you for your contributions.
The May Up and Going Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be a covered dish meal so bring your favorite dish to share. Nicki will be here to teach us Art Appreciation. Please bring an old shirt, smock or apron that you don’t mind getting dirty.
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Posted March 28, 2019 By adminOur group had an awesome time on March 14th making bows for the hospice bags. It took awhile but we thoroughly enjoyed our sandwich luncheon and fellowship time with each other. Go ahead and mark your calendar for the next meeting on April 11th at 11 AM in the fellowship hall with a surprise luncheon. Please remember to bring candies and goodies for the hospice bags as we will be putting them together to be taken to the patients.
Anyone that would like to participate is welcome to come.
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Posted February 28, 2019 By adminTwenty-one members and guests gathered on Feb 14th in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a Valentine’s Day Party. Lunch was Turkey Stew with lots of trimmings, sandwiches and desserts. Lunch was delicious. Assistant Team Leader Ann lead the business session. Ray gave the devotions on loving and forgiveness and reminded everyone to daily wear our Faith on our sleeves. The program on Spring Gardening was given by Ray, who is a member of the Laurens County Master Gardeners. Each person was given a tomato plant or aloe plant to take home. Many thanks to Ray for an interesting and timely program.
March Meeting will be held on March 14th at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall. Betty Ann is in charge of devotions. Gloria and Joan will direct us in making bows for Easter Hospice Bags. Lunch will be a festival ofsandwiches, trimmings, and desserts. Please bring items to share. A sign up list will be posted.
Helen
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Posted February 4, 2019 By adminThe January Up and Going Meeting was our annual “Soup Pot Lunch”. Eighteen members and guests gathered at 11AM on Thursday, Jan 10th to cook and enjoy a pot of soup. Each person brought something for the soup pot or sandwiches, cornbread, crackers, pimento cheese or a dessert. Once the beef and vegetable soup was ready, the business was conducted with the Treasurer’s report given. Frances gave the devotions; topic was new year, new beginning. We then enjoyed our soup lunch after which Bob quizzed us with several games on new testament trivia. He sent us home amazed with what we knew or thought that we knew. Thank you to all who brought canned goods for We Care. Good food, good fun and good fellowship.
What a wonderful way to start the New Year and spend a cold, windy day.
The February Meeting will be held on Feb 14th at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be Turkey Stew and trimmings.
Ray will have devotions and a program on Gardening. We will be making bows for our Hospice Bags.
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Posted January 9, 2019 By adminUp and Going members and guests gathered on Thursday, Dec 13th, in the Fellowship Hall at 11AM to enjoy the annual Christmas Party. Business was conducted. The Treasurer’s Report was received.
Juliette offered prayer for Gloria Livingston, a long time traveler with the Up and Going. Gary read Christmas Bible verses and the group sang responding Christmas Hymns. Joan lead in playing several Christmas Carols with each of us playing chimes. This music was very pretty and all enjoyed playing the Chimes.
Gary gave the meal blessing. The food tables were heavily laden with containers of delicious Holiday foods and desserts. Each person brought their special dish for our enjoyment. Thanks to each of you for this special meal.
Gary and Joan passed out BINGO cards and we played until each person had won a “white elephant” gift and
candies. Much laughter and many comments were made as each won in bingo and then opened their chosen gift; especially if one tried to steal another’s gift. So much fun for us all!
The January Meeting will be held at the home of Bob and Gloria on Thursday, January 10th at 11AM. We will cook a pot of soup. Sign up on the Bulletin Board your choice of soup item to bring. Frances will have devotions and Gloria will have the program. Each person is asked to bring 3 cans of food for We Care. This is a good way to start the New Year since We Care’s pantry will be low.
Love,
Helen
Up and Going Meeting for January
Posted January 9, 2019 By adminPlease make plans to attend our soup pot luncheon on Thursday, January 10th at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Everyone is asked to bring 3 can goods per person for WE CARE.
Up and Going Meeting for December
Posted November 27, 2018 By adminWe will meet December 13, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall. Joan and Gary have devotions, the program, and entertainment. Please bring Holiday finger foods to share for lunch, drinks will be provided, and 1 white elephant gift per person (a gift you have at home and would like to get rid of) for fun exchanging. Our Christmas Party is always so much fun. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Posted October 31, 2018 By adminThe Up and Going made the annual Apple Run on September 26. Sandra boarded the bus and gave the devotions reminding us of 9/11 and God’s Love and Care. Thirteen members including one guest had a delicious meal at the Golden Coral in Hendersonville, NC. We went to the Lyda Farms and carefully chose apples, cabbage, tomatoes and other goodies. This is such a pretty place to visit and shop. We have been visiting Lyda Farms for 20 years. It sure has grown and developed beautifully. We made pictures and enjoyed walking through the displays. A storm was brewing so we loaded up and headed home. The bus was filled with laughter and conversation as we traveled home via I-26. Thankfully, we arrived at St. Jacob’s before the rain. We sincerely appreciate Gerald driving for us and helping load and unload our purchases.
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Posted September 25, 2018 By adminThe August Up and Going Meeting was the 4-Churches meeting held on August 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Mt. Tabor hosted the meeting. There were 15 members and guests from St. Jacob’s. President, Eloise welcomed the group. We gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag. Devotions and the Blessing were given by Carolyn. She reminded us that our homes are like gardens. We should strive to plant and nurture seeds of kindness, love and peace. These are gifts from Jesus and we should give them to others. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all.
Entertainment was provided by Nikki from St. Paul Lutheran Church. She sang beautiful songs of faith and popular songs. There were drawings for gifts. On departing, everyone chose a plant or seeds to take home. We enjoyed a blessed time together with old and new friends. The 2019 4-Churches Meeting will be held at Holy Trinity in Little Mountain. The October meeting will be held on October 18th.
