Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, known as The Skit Guys, will perform June 10 in Delray Beach.
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By Janis Fontaine
The Skit Guys — Tommy Woodard of Edmond, Okla., and Eddie James of Sachse, Texas — have been using comedy and drama to teach God’s word for more than 20 years. Best friends since high school, they’re the class clowns but with an important message.
The duo performs around the world and also creates videos and scripts that are used by thousands of churches. Both are husbands and fathers and, when not touring, are active in their community churches.
They return to Cason United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. June 10 as part of the church’s Run & Fun event. Tickets are $15; $25 for VIP, which includes early admission and preferred seating. The church is at 342 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. 276-5302; www.casonumc.org.
Good works recognized
Three local humanitarians were honored for their contributions with awards from Catholic Charities Interfaith Health & Wellness at its annual Faith Community Nursing Awards luncheon in April.
IFHW presented Dr. John Whelton of Palm Beach, a rheumatologist, with the event’s highest award, the Mother Teresa Humanitarian Award, because he “exemplifies profound care and compassion to help and care for those in need.”
Registered nurses Jennifer Hynes of West Palm Beach and Patricia Weaver of Lantana were recognized for their roles in IFHW’s Faith Community Nurse Program, which provides churches, temples and faith communities with lifesaving interventions, free health assessments, screenings, health education and referrals.
More than 100 people attended the luncheon, held at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org.
Join the pack
A mobile food-packing event takes place June 4 at Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton in partnership with Feed My Starving Children, a Christian nonprofit organization that sends prepackaged meals to more than 70 countries — including Haiti, which is facing its worst food crisis in more than 15 years.
It’s a sobering topic, but this is a fun event with everyone working together on a big assembly line to package meals to feed the children of Haiti.
Volunteers will be filling 100,000 plastic bags with cups of chicken-flavored rice and freeze-dried vegetables fortified with vitamins and nutrients. Just add boiling water — each MannaPack provides six servings of food.
Advent Life Ministries has received community support from sponsors Florida Community Bank, Tijuana Flats, All County Pavement Management Solutions, Sonitrol Verified Electronic Security, Duffy’s Sports Grill and Chick-fil-A. 954-427-2222, ext. 4020, or www.FoodForThePoor.org/jointhepack.
Spirited discussions
The Interfaith Cafe meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach. Coffee, tea and light desserts are served. Suggested donation is $5. Email jane@aurorasvoice.org.
JAM & the All Broward County Interfaith Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third Monday at the Istanbul Cultural Center, 2500 W. Sample Road in Pompano Beach. The group, which has been meeting since the 9/11 attacks, promotes an interfaith dialogue and understanding by uniting people of different faiths in conversation. A different topic is discussed each month over coffee and tea. Admission is free. 954-600-6848 or email kathleenleonard@bellsouth.net.
Dinner helps campers
At 5:30 p.m. June 4, join the congregation of First United Methodist Church, 625 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, for dinner and games in support of the church’s Children and Student Ministries. Dinner: $15 adults, $8 ages 10 and younger. Proceeds will help send campers to Warren Willis Camp and for the high school summer mission trip to Tennessee. www.fumcbocaraton.org.
Join the fun
• Temple Sinai is hosting a cruise Dec. 4-9 to the western Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. Fares begin at $471 and include port charges, taxes and a bus from Delray Beach. 496-6137 or 803-548-9165.
• Advent Lutheran Church of Boca Raton will host a trip to Italy on Sept. 21-30 led by Pastor Andy Hagen. The itinerary includes Rome, Vatican City, Tuscany, Florence, Chianti, Siena and San Gimigano. Tickets for double occupancy are $2,650. The single supplement is $590. Prices do not include airfare. 843-7261 or email ahagen@adventboca.org.
• Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County is hosting the Israeli Scout Show at 3:30 p.m. June 12. The Israeli Scout program, designed to connect kids in Israel with the American Jewish community, began in the early 1960s.
The group uses dancing, music and an old-fashioned meet-and-greet with the Tzofim summer delegation. These 16- and 17-year-olds are high achievers who have proven leadership experience, a broad knowledge of Israeli and Jewish history, fluency in English and strong communication skills. They go through extensive interviews and intensive preparation to make the team.
Tickets are $8 or $11 for premium seating. 276-6161, Ext. 133, or templesinaipbc.com/activities.htm
Janis Fontaine writes about people of faith, their congregations, causes and events. Contact her at janisfontaine@outlook.com.
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