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Circle of Caring hosts Pastor Appreciation Luncheon

Pictured are local clergy members at the recent Pastor Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Circle of Caring.

Circleville, OH – November 5, 2007 To celebrate National Pastor Appreciation Month, Circle of Caring -- Faith in Action program hosted a Pastor Appreciation Luncheon on Oct. 31 in honor and recognition of clergy and spouses in Pickaway County.

The event was held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Circleville, where the women of the ECW prepared and graciously served the meal for the pastors. Roger Evans, church administrator of Broad Street United Methodist Church, Columbus, brought a message of affirmation and appreciation to those gathered, while Charles Davis of Ohio Christian University provided beautiful piano music throughout the lunch.

Circle of Caring (COC) is based at Berger Hospital, Circleville. COC volunteers attempt to meet everyday, unmet needs of frail, elderly and disabled people and their families in Pickaway County so then can maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes. Over 100 volunteers from 39 area congregations, and the community-at-large, offer friendly visiting/phoning, transportation, yard work, handyman chores, light housekeeping, meal preparation, respite care, and ramp building. COC is supported by Berger Health Foundation, United Way of Pickaway County, congregations and the community-at-large. Technical support is provided by the R.W. Johnson Foundation National Program Office.

For more information please contact Martha Buller, Circle of Caring, at (740) 474-7844.
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