. . . a fellowship ministry to meet new friends
  and build relationships at St. Andrew

What are the details?
Eight people (couples or singles of all ages) form a group. Once you register, the Dinner for Eight Committee will assign you to a group. Groups are formed in December to begin in January 2010.  

Group members take turns hosting a meal - Each couple (or combination of singles/couple) will take a turn being the host for your group. Each group meets four times during the year according to the availability of all group members.  

What is expected of each host?
- The host(s) contact the other members of your group to set the date and time for your dinner.
- The hosts provide the meal in their home. Singles can team with another single or couple. Groups are encouraged to keep the meals casual and focus on the fellowship. Don’t worry if you don’t have a large dining area or are not a gourmet chef, it’s the coming together that matters!  
- Some groups may decide that the hosts provide the entire meal; other groups may decide that the hosts provide the main dish and beverages while other group members contribute sides and dessert. Some groups even meet in restaurants or at the beach; some like potluck – it’s totally up to your group.

What if I’m only in the area part of the year?
Whether you are with us year-round or if you are one of our wonderful “snowbirds,” this relationship building, get connected ministry is for you. Congregation-wide registration takes place through the end of November. Groups are formed in early December. Dinners for Eight begin in January; each group stays together for 12 months. (If there is an interest, more groups will form later in the year.)

How do we sign up?
To register to be part of a Dinner for Eight group, simply click here for the registration form (it's a Word doc). Or, you can pick up a form at the church office...complete the form and send it to the church at 20 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC  29928.  

Then what happens?
Look for your Dinner for Eight letter in mid-December telling you who else is in your group along with their phone numbers and email addresses. The host at the top of the list is responsible for contacting others in the group to set up the first dinner. Remember, look for new names, the point is to meet and/or get to better know other folks in our church family!

Note: If you completed a registration form but have not received A Dinner for Eight letter by the end of December, please contact the church office.