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Life
“If one falls
down, his friend can help him up. Pity the one who falls
and has no one to help him up!”
Ecclesiastes
4:10 (NIV)
General Fellowship
Many
activities during the year provide fellowship as the
entire church meets together. Super Bowl parties, Mardi
Gras with it’s gumbo soup, Italian night with
spaghetti, the church picnic, wine tasting, St. Francis
day and the blessing of the animals are all examples
of full church fellowship that happens from time to
time. We are Christ’s body and we have fun becoming
aware of it from time to time.
Men’s
Group
 This
is a group that meets monthly for dinner and fellowship.
Activities in the past have included a weekend camping
retreat at Lake Cachuma, spiritual retreats, service
projects such as building a fence, and helping the needy.
Our goal is to be first a men’s fellowship group
and second, a group that helps the church as well.
“Therefore
encourage one another and build each other up just as
in fact you are doing”
Thessalonians
5:11 (NIV)
Women’s
Group
 St.
Francis Women’s Group meets each month. They meet
for other activities as well at other times during the
year. They completed a very successful rummage sale
the end of April 2004. Other activities have included
making and selling Easter crosses during lent, and a
retreat at a cabin in the mountains.
“…They
broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad
& sincere hearts.”
Acts
2:46 (NIV)
Youth
Activities
 God’s
Gang, a group of kids from 8 – 14, includes both
fun times and service to others. Recently funds for
our new Sunday school building were raised by the youth
as they participated in a Lord of the Rings Marathon.
Participants watched the Lord of the Rings movies, played
videos and other did other activities with the same
theme. They then watched the latest and final episode
at a local theater. Roller and Ice skating, a Halloween
visit to the ghosts of Simi Valley, Christmas caroling
to those in nursing homes, Swim parties, and Theme Parks
have all been an important part of how the youth of
St. Francis celebrate being part of The Body of Christ.
Gourmet
Group
 A
group that gives our church members an opportunity to
share their culinary talents. Everyone enjoys wonderful
fellowship with one another while dining on various
cuisines from around the world. Gathering at church
member’s homes semi-monthly, recipes and good
times are shared by all (all levels of experience are
invited!) Among recent cuisines prepared and tasted
are Thai, Indian, Irish and Mexican.
Small
Groups
A
number of groups meet weekly to share their walk in
faith with each other. This time not only fosters closeness
within the group but offers discipline in our own faith
walk as we share our triumphs and foibles with others.
Daughters
of the King
Daughters of the King, (an order of women devoted to
prayer and support of the leadership of the church)
also pray in the same way for the same list of people.
Daughters also pray especially for the priest, the priest’s
ministry, and the welfare of this church.
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