The Christian meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions.
The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions.
“It started many, many moons ago.”
Karen Roughton, the Meals on Wheels Coordinator at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) said the GCM 12 Days of Christmas was orchestrated by a Greer business owner several decades ago.
Over Christmas break, students can quickly forget their studies from the prior semester. Skyland Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Marie Johnson explained how young students can continue learning between semesters, how parents can stimulate their child’s mind, and how something as simple as reading can change the game.
After inclement weather forced The Town of Duncan to reschedule events twice, Santa Claus and the community finally made their way down Main Street during the annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 16.
O’Neal Church of God in Greer is spending this Christmas season helping a boy and his family during a challenging time.
In recent past, a little box full of books sat on the porch outside of Greer Community Ministries (GCM). GCM clients and neighbors could stroll up to the front porch, pick out a book, and take it home to read it.
Now, GCM has officially established a Little Library for individuals in surrounding neighborhoods.
From reading at the Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday at Greer City Park to closing out the parade Sunday, Santa Claus could be found all around Greer last weekend.
Alison Rauch, Public Information Coordinator at Greer Commission of Public Works, is one of 10 nominated Women Inspiring Strength and Hope (WISH).
The WISH Society, established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, approached Rauch earlier this year based on her work with spotlighting wish children.
Students at Skyland Elementary broke a school record during this year’s Turkey Trot food drive, collecting 9,085 cans and boxes to donate to Greer Community Ministries and the Washington Baptist Food Pantry.
“My son was 46 years old when he passed away due to drug overdose. After he died, God just wouldn’t let it out of my head.”
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