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Last updated 3/7/10

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Reminder: If in doubt about whether the church will be closed due to bad weather, please tune to Channel 2 or 7.

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Southminster Youth News

http://sminsteryouth.blogspot.com/ is the link for the new youth devotion blog for Southminster youth

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Click here to sign up for Wednesday night WOW Dinner!

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Lenten Small group studies are back this year!
STUDY a daily devotional on Spirituality written just for you by the staff
CONNECT with your weekly small group to discuss the readings using the weekly guide.
GROW in your walk with God this Lent.
Click HERE to sign up!

Click HERE to read the daily devotionals online.

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Boni, a young man from Uganda, is traveling with the organization Invisible Children to share the powerful story of his life in Northern Uganda. He was abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army but was able to escape from fighting in Africa’s longest running war. His story is featured in an award winning documentary film produced by Invisible Children.

Join us here at Southminster on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 PM for a screening of the film and to meet Boni and his Ugandan mentor Leo.

If you have any questions about the event, please call Baxter Stapleton or e-mail Pastor Megan. Visit invisiblechildren.com for a preview of the film.

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Thursday, March 11 - Grief Support Group. Finding healing through loss and grief is a difficult journey but one that finds support and encouragement in community. At Southminster we desire to help. A grief support group gathers on the second Thursday of each month of offer such support. If you are experiencing the difficulties of loss, we hope you will consider joining us. Our next gathering is Thursday, March 11, at 10 a.m. in the Coffee Corner. For more information, please contact Jane Hancock.

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Saturday, March 13 - Men's Saturday Breakfast and Fellowship Wow! What a successful launch of the Men's Saturday Breakfast and Fellowship! Men, on March 13, come and see what it's all about-and bring a buddy. Wake-up coffee will be available at 7:30 a.m., with an 8 a.m. breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, and biscuits and gravy. The cost is $5. Prepaid reservations are required by March 7 and may be made by signing up with George Lawson on Sunday mornings, by e-mail to lawsongm@aol.com. Mark your calendar for the second Saturday of each month to enjoy this Fellowship Committee event!

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Sunday, March 14 - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Southminster The Fellowship Committee invites the congregation and their friends to a St. Patrick's Day luncheon buffet following the 11 a.m. service on March 14. The menu will be corned beef, cabbage, roasted red skin potatoes with rosemary, tossed salad, rolls and butter, beverages, and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children and youth ages seven to 16, and free for the wee ones (with mac and cheese). The maximum cost per family is $25. Prepaid reservations are required by March 7 and may be made by signing up with George Lawson on Sunday mornings or by e-mail to lawsongm@aol.com.

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Sunday, March 14 - The fellowship group for children in grades 4 and 5 will meet for ice skating.

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Wednesday, March 31 - Christian Seder. Southminster will again this year be doing a Christian Seder at 6:15 p.m. in the CFC. The meal will include lamb, a green vegetable, matzo and grape juice along with other foods to help us remember the Jewish roots of our faith. The Wednesdays before the Seder the children will be learning more about the foods of Passover. This meal and its symbolism is appropriate for all ages. Sign up to be part of this experiential learning.

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Lifelong Learning Lecture: The next lecture will be Sunday, April 18 with Marilyn Doyle, Religious Literacy and Art. This series is based on the book Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know - and Doesn't by Stephen Prothero. Books are available at the church office. The program is free and open to the public. Contact Jeanne McIver at 433-1810 for more information.

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House of Bread - The House of Bread needs our help. Do you like being the hands and feet of Christ? Do you want to show God's love to those who are Hungry? Can you spare a few hours on a Wednesday morning to help your neighbor? Volunteer dates for Southminster Church are:

• Wednesday, April 28, 2010
• Wednesday, June 30, 2010
• Wednesday, August 25, 2010
• Wednesday, October 27, 2010
• Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Please contact Carolyn Kennedy to volunteer or ask questions.

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