09-03-06 : Holy Spirit Orthodox Church in Huntington, West Virginia hosts Bishop THOMAS

The Church of the Holy Spirit Orthodox in Huntington, WV, was blessed to host His Grace Bishop THOMAS during the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Also, accompanying Sayedna was Deacon Glenn McIntyre of St. George in New Kensington. In addition to meeting with Father John Dixon, the Parish Council and Church School, Sayedna THOMAS had a fruitful meeting with the newly reconstituted Antiochian Women (Ladies of St. Sophia). He reminded the ladies that it is often the women who set the spiritual tone of the home. He encouraged us to stay active and united in fellowship and spiritual growth. He also challenged the ladies to sponsor the purchase of a bell for the church.

On Monday evening, His Grace met with the building committee and reviewed the plans for the new Sunday School/Social Hall wing. The addition will provide space for a new church office, library, church school, and a 300-capacity social hall. We hope to break ground on the new addition in 2007.

Sayedna’s theme throughout the weekend was for everyone to invite someone to church. We hope that he will see the fruits of our efforts during his next pastoral visit.

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