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Mar 3 Dinner Menu
turkey with gravy, potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches, rolls, & assorted desserts

For more information on Wednesday Night studies, please contact Lisa Richards.

Helpful Links

Charlotte District UMC website is www.chardist.org.  To view the monthly Charlotte District Newsletter, click here.

Western North Carolina Conference (WNCC) website is http://www.wnccumc.org. 

Southeastern Jurisdiction website is http://www.sejumc.org. 

United Methodist Church website is http://www.umc.org. 

Grace and Peace in the name of Jesus Christ!  Saint Francis is a dynamic and grounded community serving Christ and the surrounding area through acts of worship, compassion, and teaching. We encourage a sense of belonging and mutual service within our fellowship. Family, youth and children's ministries; short and long-term educational opportunities; and meaningful worship are all part of our life together.

Wherever you are in your life, or whatever interests you may have, we have a place for you at Saint Francis. 

Lent & Easter Opportunities

St. Francis observes Lent as a season of preparation and reflection.  Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays.  We offer several opportunities to assist you in this journey towards the celebration of Easter.  Check the schedule below and plan to join us as often as you can.

Tue, Feb 16 - 5:45-7:00pm - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Our St. Francis Youth will sponsor a night of fun and food for the whole family.  Proceeds will benefit Youth Missions.

Wed, Feb 17 - 7:00pm - Ash Wednesday Service

Tue, Feb 23 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Tue, Mar 2 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Tue, Mar 9 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Tue, Mar 16 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Tue, Mar 23 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Sun, Mar 28 - Palm Sunday - 8:30am-Palm Sunday Service; 9:30am-Easter Egg Hunt; 10:30am-Palm Sunday Service

Tue, Mar 30 - 11:30am - Lenten Lunch

Thu, Apr 1 - 7:00pm - Holy Thursday Service

Fri, Apr 2 - 7:00pm - Good Friday Service

Sun, Apr 4 - Easter - 7:00am-Sunrise Service; 8:30am-Easter Service; 9:30am-Butterfly Release Service; 10:30am-Easter Service

Children's Lenten Offering:  This year we are supporting the Sanyu Babies Orphanage in Uganda.  Our offering will go towards the purchase of Mosquito Nets to help prevent Malaria as well as other supplies needed by Sanyu.  Nana & Maya Okoboi are serving as our ambassadors to deliver our offering and provide us with information and updates about the orphanage.  We are excited about joining together with our former members in this effort.  If you would like to participate, you can pick up an offering box in Lisa’s office.  Offerings will be collected during Worship on Easter Sunday.

We are nearing the end of our Youth Hut renovation project.  Many thanks to all who have participated in this effort.

Upcoming Opportunities

UMW Flower Sale - Support UMW missions by placing a flower order by Sunday, March 7.  Flowers will be available for pick-up on      May 1.

"Change Our World" - The St. Francis God's Notes Choir (elementary) will present their Spring program on Sunday, April 25, at the 8:30 & 10:30 worship services.  Our Cherub Choir will also sing at the 10:30 service.

SFUMC Yard Sale - The St. Francis Youth will host our spring yard sale on Saturday, May 22.  You can rent a space or donate items for the youth to sell.  Youth proceeds will benefit their Summer Mission Trips.

Vacation Bible School- Mark your calendars for June 21-24, 2010.  More info to come! 

Ongoing Bible Studies

• Monday Morning Moms - Mondays from 9:15-10:30am

• Pastoral Bible Study - Mondays at 6:30-8:00pm 

• Friendship Bible Study - Wednesdays at 9:45am 

• 20s/30s Group - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

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