Cross Training Intergenerational Programs for Lent Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Cross Training in athletics is to practice a variety of exercises to achieve fitness and strength of the entire body. At Saint Francis UMC, we believe a multidisciplinary practice is also important for the total health of our spiritual bodies. In Cross Training we will follow the example of the early church described in Acts 2, who spent their time together in study, worship, breaking bread, and fellowship
There are three parts to Cross Training:
- 5:30 pm, dinner
- 6:30 pm, praise music and worship , and
- 7:00 pm, an intergenerational program for kids, youth and adults (Bible study option for youth and adults).
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On three of the Mondays of Lent, March 1, 15, and 22, at 7:00 pm, the Rev. Dr. James "Mickey" Efird will educate Saint Francis UMC members and friends about the truth of the inspired Word of God. Dr. Efird served as Professor of Biblical Interpretation at the Duke Divinity School for more than 40 years. He has authored 13 books and more than 60 articles and papers. Despite his profound Biblical knowledge and critical expertise, Dr. Efird presents the scripture with clarity and levity that engages the PhD and the neophyte alike. Various congregations have used his series of videotape lectures for small group study of books of the Bible or the series of audio CDs for individual study.
Dr. Efird will present his most popular teaching series this year. We will study the book of The Revelation to John, untangling much of the misinterpretation and sensationalism that surrounds this mysterious and disputed apocalyptic work. If you have always wanted to know the truth from the hype, this is a study that you will not want to miss.
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The SFUMC Children's Ministry and Jubilate School will sponsor a Worship Dance Conference March 12-13. Register now at the Jubilate School website. Come and enjoy praise and worship through movement. No dance experience required. Instructional sessions begin Friday at noon with check-in at 11:00 am and run all day Saturday beginning with devotions at 8:30 am. Internationally known liturgical, worship dance leaders conduct sessions in special movement worship as well as different styles of dance with contemporary Christian music. There are classes for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-11, teens, and adults. Liturgical dance teams from around the Southeast participate in a free and open-to-the-public worship dance concert Friday, March 12 ,at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary.
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The Holloway Educational Endowment is now accepting applications for the 2010 Post-Secondary Youth Scholarships. Download a brochure and an application form if you are a high school senior. Applications and appropriate supporting documentation are due March 19. If you have any questions, contact committee chair
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. All seniors are in our prayers during this special time in your lives!
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Saint Francis UMC and other Raleigh District United Methodist Churches are working together in the next quarter to collect food for relief efforts in Haiti. Please bring: rice (1 lb bags), dried beans (1 lb bags), and fruits and vegetables (with pop top lids) to the boxes located in the MPR. If you are available to drive items to Horne Memorial in Clayton or to the MERCI Center in Goldsboro, please contact
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Donations are also needed in various areas. Please make your checks payable to SFUMC (so we are credited for the mission) and use one of the following numbers in the memo line:
We will make sure your donations is routed to the correct agency. Thank you for your generosity to the people of Haiti.
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The Lay Worship Leaders Schedule for March and April have been posted in our Worship Section. Thanks to all those who serve on Sunday mornings. Please contact
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, Lay Chair of Worship, if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer to help as an usher, altar assistant, lay reader, etc.
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Haiti Benefit Concert May 1 |
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All vocal choirs (Saint Francis Choir,
Cantamos, Saintly Singers, Choir Partners, Women's Ensemble, and Men's
Ensemble) will present a special concert on Saturday, May 1, at 6:00
pm. A love offering to benefit the Haiti earthquake victims will be
collected.
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