Saxapahaw United Methodist Church

Two of the most amazing things about Saxapahaw United Methodist Church are its passion for outreach and its desire to work with other churches in the community.

Over the past two years, God has been leading us to confront the very real issue of hunger in our community. Through conversations with other churches and individuals we have discovered both a great need in our community and a deep desire to meet this need. But no one was quite ready to take the leap of faith – to take the lead in finding Christ-centered, community-based ways to eliminate hunger in Southern Alamance.

Yet, many people congregation felt God’s pull to take the lead, and God has opened all kinds of doors. We have established a very good working relationship with Loaves & Fishes in Burlington, learning more about their ministry. We have participated in food drives and learned about the issues of hunger. And we have come to see that God has blessed us with the financial resources to purchase some land for a food ministry.

This Sunday we will vote during our Charge Conference to purchase a one-acre piece of land on highway 87, approximately 1.5 miles from the church. The land has a cinderblock building that is ideally suited to our needs.

Please make every effort to be in worship on Sunday. And please continue to pray for this ministry.

Our first Food for Thought Meeting was WONDERFUL! Many good questions were asked and some great ideas were suggested for a truly Christ-centered ministry that could do more than just meet the physical needs of the hungry. Some folks from Cornerstone joined us and we are excited about the possibility of partnering with them as we begin this new ministry.

We need your questions and your ideas as we move forward. Please make a point of attending one of the following meetings:

Wednesday, April 25th @ 7:00 p.m. at John and Margaret Jordan’s home
(1616 Pine Ave, right off of Sweps-Sax Road behind Jordan Properties)

Sunday, April 29th @ 6:30 p.m. at Mike and Sarah Canaday’s home
(1905 Fairwinds Drive, at the corner of Haw Village Drive and Fairwinds)

Thursday, May 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. at the parsonage
(right next to the church)

Worship on May 6th will include a charge conference to approve the purchase of the land for our new food pantry. These meetings are being held in preparation for this charge conference, so that we can lay out preliminary goals for the food pantry, answer questions, and invite you to brainstorm with us. Dessert will be served.

We have intentionally chosen a wide variety of dates and locations in an attempt to accommodate the majority of the congregation. Please join us for the meeting that is most convenient for you. If you have questions please talk to Mel Hansen-Holloway, Ruth Anne Cresenzo, Barbara Christy, Tracey Grubb, or Sue Eldon.

Join us this Sunday, April 15th at 11 am, as we praise God with music from the Celebration Singers. A special offering will be taken up to support this group in their ministry.

Palm/Passion Sunday: This Sunday at 10:55 a.m.
Worship will begin outside on the steps in front of the sanctuary with a processional celebration of palms, remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before the Passion.

Maundy Thursday: April 5th at 7:00 p.m.
During this special service we will remember the Last Supper as we celebrate Holy Communion and the servant-act of foot washing. This is a wonderful service for children!

Good Friday Service: April 6th at 7:00 p.m.
In this Service of Tenebrae or “Darkness,” we gather to read scripture and meditate on the passion of Christ, remembering all that Jesus has done for us through his death.

Stations of the Cross: Any Time April 5th or 6th
Walk through the Stations of the Cross at the church on Thursday or Friday and journey with Christ through that Holy Friday so long ago.

Easter Sunrise Service: April 8th at 7:00 a.m.
Gather at the cemetery to greet our Risen Lord! Moore’s Chapel Baptist will be leading this worship service.

Easter Breakfast: April 8th at 9:45 a.m.
Celebrate with us! The men will provide breakfast meat and scrambled eggs. Bring your favorite dish to share! Bring fresh flowers to decorate the cross! Bring a friend!

Easter Worship & Praise; April 8th at 10:50 a.m.
Celebrate the Festival of the Resurrection! We will be baptizing two children during this special worship service.

All are welcome!

Invite a friend!

Join us at Eli Whitney – You’ll be glad you did!

How does the world know you are a Christian? What distinctive signs or behaviors mark you as a follower of Jesus Christ?

We begin our Lenten journey to the cross with a very visible sign – the imposition of ashes – as we remember that we can do nothing without God’s amazing grace.

Join us this Wednesday, February 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. for praise and worship. Come as you are. All are welcome!

Walk with Jesus on his final day. Sit beside him at the Last Supper. Pray with him in Gethsemane. Follow him to the cross. Desert him. Deny him. Experience the Resurrection.

Check out this short video preview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIOVIyeYR4o

Join us Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the home of John and Margaret Jordan as we walk together through the last day of Jesus’ life during this seven week study by Adam Hamilton. Questions? Contact Pastor Sue.

Help us celebrate Souper Bowl Sunday!
Bring cans of soup for Loaves & Fishes!
Let’s fill our grocery cart to overflowing!

Where is God when the innocent suffer? Where is God when my prayers go unanswered? Why is it so hard to see God’s will for my life?

During this four-week study, we will explore the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. Rejecting simplistic answers and unexamined assumptions, we will seek to comprehend God’s plan for the world and ourselves.

Join us Tuesday evenings, starting January 17th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Ray and Pat Robinson as we explore these difficult questions. Questions? Contact Pastor Sue.

Come worship the newborn king!

Join us for a service of Lessons and Carols

on Saturday, December 24th at 7:30 p.m.