Holy Spirit Orthodox Church
Ladies Group 2023
On Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, Rula Khoury visited Holy Spirit Church in Huntington, West Virginia, the home parish of Khouria Loukia Dixon, AWE Religious Coordinator. Fr. John, Khouria Loukia, and the ladies of the church welcomed Rula Khoury, President of the AWE Group.
| The purpose of our group is to support Orthodox women through Christian love, charity, and fellowship. We encourage you to frequently visit this page to stay informed of the Ladies' events at the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church in Huntington, WV. Our Ladies Group is part of the Antiochian Women of the East Chapter of North America, which celebrated its fifty years of service in 2023. |
| Blenko Glass Orthodox Cross Suncatcher |
| - Blenko Glass is an American company known for its beautiful, vibrant handmade glassware. Founded in 1893 in West Virginia, Blenko Glass has a long history of producing high-quality glass products that are both functional and decorative. The company is renowned for its striking colors and unique designs, achieved through traditional glassmaking techniques and innovative processes. Each piece of Blenko glass is crafted by skilled artisans, giving it a distinctive and individual character. Over the years, Blenko Glass has become a beloved brand among collectors and art glass enthusiasts, known for its timeless appeal and artistic craftsmanship.
The Orthodox cross suncatchers are more than beautiful decorations; they are symbols of hope and resilience. Handcrafted at the renowned Blenko Glass Company in Milton, WV, they were made especially for the Holy Spirit Orthodox Ladies Group. Each purchase helps support local organizations dedicated to assisting women in overcoming abusive situations and to our national AWE. To order these, please visit our link here.
*$30.00 does not include shipping and handling costs, and the hanging stand is not included. To contact us for additional information, please email Sarah Nash or Martha at antiochianwomen@holyspiritwv.org.
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The Ladies' monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after coffee hour in the church social hall.
Do not forget how vital the Ladies' role is in our church!
- The Ladies oversee events, such as the Bishop's visits, ensuring the decorations, refreshments, and food are provided.
- Our ladies decorate the church with beautiful flowers during various feast days, such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Pascha.
- We help those in need by collecting donations for the Cridlin Pantry, City Mission, Salvation Army, and others.
- Our Ministries of Compassion works with the Information and Referral Department at the Cabell County Public Library.
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Our Weekly Coffee Hours Are Filled Up Through October 2024. Thank you to all those who have helped with our Sunday Coffee Hours! The church only expects you to do as much as you are able. We invite you to team up with others in groups of two, three, or more. The coffee hour sign-up sheet is on the usher's stand in our church narthex. If you are unsure how to find it, please ask anyone in our church family. Coffee hour is perfect for welcoming our visitors and making new friends! |
An important fact is that a church member may want to arrange dates for memorials or other occasions. If that happens and someone is already signed up, we ask those members to arrange those dates between themselves.
If you can't host the coffee hour alone, please team up with another person(s) to help you. Another idea is to pick up a bag of cookies, a quart of milk (or non-dairy creamer for fast days), tea, and/or juice. Please put a note on the item that it is for coffee hour, and let Mary Ann, Andrea Thabit, or myself know.
Andrea Thabit or Mary Ann usually makes the first couple of pots of coffee for you, so hosting coffee hour shouldn't be a significant event (unless you desire). Plenty of cookies/donuts, coffee, and juice should be available for 40-50 people.
