One parishioner responded when asked, "What makes Holy Cross to special?", said, " Prayer and small groups".The Men's Breakfast group has been meeting Thursday morning's at 7:00 a.m.
The next two pictures are of two small groups that meet every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Shacks on Cypress Gardens Road.
The Saturday morning ladies Cursillo group at Shaack's - 8:30 a.m.
On the left: Sandy Allen, Michelle Cobb, Kim Doan
On the right : Yvonne Plummer, Marilyn Hanson, and Marj Werstak
201 Kipling Lane
Phone: (863) 324-4021
Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m.
Barrieau's
Subject: Beginning Bible Study and ALPHA
Members are: Marilyn and Glen Hanson, leaders, Pete and Maggie Day, Kate Pippert, Elizabeth Belote, Carol Ciesielski, John and Anna McCullough, Wendy Plummer, Chris Funk and Debora Barrieau.
On the left side are; Father Andy, Hal Cory, Charlie Ellis
on the other side and in the back and hiding is Joe Plummer, then "Hole in One" Chipper Allen and Glen Hanson, missing is Rick Riedemann
This is the group that usually meets at the Werstak's on Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m - except no meeting in the summer.
Members are: Marj Werstak, leaders, Jim Werstak, Wes and Margarer Lawson, Chipper and Sandy Allen, Fred Comparato, James and Michelle Cobb, Lee and Gene Doke, Dave and Jo Rohrbaugh
This is the Sunday night group that meet at Rev. Dr. Betty Harrison's during Lent. Members of the group were; Linda Schrewsbury, Barb Anderson, Rob and Elaine Sylvester, Sharon Scearce, Liz Miars, Doris and John Jenks, Linda Hoyte, and Betty Harrison
An Episcopal Church
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Small Groups
This a recap of ALL current groups
(We do not have pictures of the groups meeting at Koos, and the Boyles.)
Monday: 9:30 a.m. Ellegard's
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Debora Barrieau's
Tuesday: 7:00 pm Werstak's, Rohrbaugh's
Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Parish Hall
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Boyle's
"Friendly People Sharing Jesus"
Our Small Group is new this year. We formed as a result of last year’s Alpha Session. Marilyn and Glenn Hansen facilitate the meetings, which are held at Deb Barrieau’s home on Tuesday evenings. Pete & Maggie Day, Elizabeth Belote, Rob & Elaine Sylvester and Carol Ciesielski are regular members.
During Lent we participated in the parish-wide study “33 Laws of Stewardship”. We recently concluded “A Life Worth Living”, a detailed study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians while he was imprisoned. Just this week we began “What’s So Amazing about Grace?”, a ten-session study about Grace. Between each topic, we managed to squeeze in a strictly social get-together. We enjoyed a Pot Luck dinner at Deb’s house after “33 Laws” and most recently a BBQ at the Day’s home to conclude our “Life Worth Living” study and a send-off to the Hansens as they prepare to head north for the summer. Their annual trip to upstate New York to visit friends and family will be a little shorter this year because of Glenn’s duties as a vestry member. We should have them back in early September. Deb will be facilitating the group until their return.
Our Group members are very active in local outreach and ministries. Glenn serves as Sound Tech, delivers Meals on Wheels and with Marilyn is involved in Anchor House. Marilyn is a Daughter of the King, (an order dedicated to Prayer, Service and Evangelism) serves on the Prayer Team, is a member of the choir and regularly cooks for the Wednesday night suppers.
Pete Day (aka Polk County’s 2007 Driver of the Year) serves as a Greeter and Usher. Maggie Day serves as Sound Tech, Genesis Sunday School Teacher, Welcome Team, Greeter Chairman, Outreach Ministry and also cooks regularly for the Wednesday night suppers.
Our youngest member, Elizabeth Belote is a Genesis Sunday School Teacher and recently started a new career as Building Inspector for the city of Kissimmee.
Rob & Elaine Sylvester joined our group after Lent. Elaine delivers bread for the Welcome Committee to new members.
Deb is a Daughter of the King, Sound Technician and cooks occasionally for the Wednesday night Supper.
Carol has been attending the Inquirers’ Class and is scheduled to be received as a member of Holy Cross.
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