The Jeremiah 18 Pottery Project at Allendale Correctional Institute

The Jeremiah 18 Pottery Project at Allendale Correctional InstituteThe goal of this program is to provide one more resource in the Character Training Program that is designed to break the ‘prison culture’ and change inmates who, upon release, will be productive and successful members of their communities.

This is a ‘ground-breaking’ program that is being artist led by a volunteer Master Potter and teacher, Elizabeth Ringus.  A curriculum that encompasses math, science, social studies within the discipline of pottery making will make a 4 month apprenticeship program per cycle. In order for this program to become self-sustaining, materials and equipment require funding. 

How can you help? Volunteers are always welcomed at ACI. Donations can be made to Holy Apostles Church,
PO Box 207, Barnwell, SC 29812
Put ‘Jeremiah 18 project’ in the memo line of your check. 

For more information, contact Elizabeth Ringus, (803) 259-6111.

Snack Sacks
Snack Sacks is a mission outreach program sponsored by The Women of Holy Apostles. It reaches children in Barnwell School District 45 who may not have enough food over the weekends. Snack Sacks are filled with nutritious, child friendly food and sent home in the identified students' backpacks on Fridays.

Each week, volunteers deliver the Snack Sacks to the guidance counselor at each school. The guidance counselors are responsible for distributing the bags to the children. Children who receive the bags are determined solely by school personnel. The identity of the children is not known to any member of the women's group and is kept confidential. The children only know that the Snack Sacks are provided by the Christians in Barnwell county.

The cost is approximately $75.00 per child per year. 
Donated items may be brought to the church office at 9447 Patterson Street. Monetary donations may be mailed to The Church of the Holy Apostles PO Box 207 Barnwell, SC 29812.
Checks should be made out to "The Women of Holy Apostles" with Snack Sacks on the memo line.

Foods included in the sacks:

Juice Boxes                       Instant Grits
Crackers                  Fruit Cups
Ramen Noodles                 Pudding Cups
Granola Bars                  Instant Oatmeal

Women of Holy Apostles

The Women of Holy Apostles is open to all women of the church. We encourage all women to join us at our quarterly meetings on the 3rd Sunday of each quarter (TBA) at 2:30. Our purpose is to foster spiritual growth, support community missions and the church.

  ACTIVITIES:

·      Women’s Bible Studies 2-3 times each year. This is an ecumenical group with many churches participating.

·      Spiritual reading at each meeting

·      Supply and care for the linens, wine and candle oil for the services.

·      Polish the brass and silver.

·      Prepare the altar for all services (men can do this too!).

·      Provide meals and receptions for church funerals.

·      Manage the funds for the Snack Sack Program for Holy Apostles and Blackville and the Jeremiah 18 Pottery Program.

·      Support the soup kitchen and the Vicar’s Discretionary Fund with monetary aid.

·      Provide the Lenten Lunch for the Barnwell County Ministerial Association.

·      Prepare the Chili Fund Raiser for the church each December following the Christmas Parade. We also “green” the church on that day.

·      Prepare the Lunch Fundraisers for the church.

·      Provide the church’s membership in the Chamber of Commerce and the ad in the “Information Please” booklet.