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September 2008 UPDATE
We hope everyone had as enjoyable a summer as we did in our singles
ministry, and now it is time to think about our Fall program. If you are
unmarried, for any reason – never married, divorced/separated, widow or
widower, we invite you to join us in our new and exciting programs. Below
is a general overview of our agenda for the Fall, and our September
calendar:
FALL PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
** Monthly social event, with music, in our Parish Hall, and possibly
occasional speakers.
** Ongoing discussion groups – on Relationship topics, and
Bible/Spirituality study, where we can make new friends, maintain current
friendships and build fellowship and support.
** Community Involvement – where we will participate in volunteer
activities.
** Book Club –Our book club will meet monthly to discuss a current book.
** Social Events – in addition to the ongoing socializing and fellowship
of all of the above,
we will also attend local singles events, like dances, or movies, or
concerts or whatever we decide in our groups.
** All are also invited to join us in Sunday worship, coffee hour and/or
brunch at a local restaurant
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR:
Sat Sept 6, 7 pm – Open House in our Parish Hall, for all singles of
all ages to receive info on our group and get to know our current members.
Our membership year starts new each September and our membership donation
of $10 allows our paid members reduced admission to paid events like the
monthly social, and also helps fund our paid ads. Join us for fun, food,
games, music and new friends.
Sun Sept 7 – Good Shepherd picnic – join us for Good Shepherd’s annual
picnic at Webster park. Please call for directions or email at
lambs@samslambs.org
Tues Sept 9, 7 pm – We begin our weekly discussion groups, in our
church library. Our first evening will be an orientation night to get to
know each other and receive info on our topics.
Wednesdays in Sept & Oct: Big band dances at Ontario Beach Park
–carpool or meet us there.
Fri Sept 12 & Sept 26 – Fish Fry nights – we’ll decide in our groups
which restaurant we’ll attend and it will be included in our outgoing
message on our info line above.
Sundays – Sept 14 & 28, 5 pm – Bible Study, led by Father Lance
Robbins, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. See the topics and
description at
http://www.samslambs.org/Articles/livingsingle.htm
Our study group includes discussions of our spirituality and any questions
we may have about our faith or the Bible, which Father Lance is very well
qualified to answer and advise on.
Sat Sept 20, 7 pm - Monthly Fun night in our Parish Hall – with line
dance lessons, games,
Risso Therapy (Healing through Humor) and lots of fellowship.
‘with gladness and singleness of heart’
Betty Van Volkenburg
SAM’s Lambs volunteer shepherdess
More events may be added during the month, so check our web site for
updates, or call our voice mail for current information.
Internet References:
www.samslambs.org - Our
home on the ‘Net with many useful links
The Rev: Father Lance’s pearls for singles:
http://www.samslambs.org/TheRevSays/index.htm
http://www.samslambs.org/Articles More useful information and
research
for Singles Ministry leaders
Thoughts On Solo Flight 2002: (our model for SAM's Lambs )
http://www.singlescenter.com/Publisher/solo.htm
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