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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Join in an Old South United Methodist Church all church reading
of this classic tale from noted Christian scholar and
author C.S. Lewis.
Everyone is invited to participate in this new and exciting Lenten
program. All ages and members of the Old South Family are encouraged
to take part in this event that will include devotion time,
group discussion, fellowship events, and a retreat.
The retreat (like all aspects of this program) is geared
for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to
participate.
February 9th - Ash Wednsday, begin reading this classic
as part of your Lenten Devitions or for entertainment.
February 23 - Mrs. Beaver's Dinner: dessert of
Marmalade Roll and Sugar Cake served after the Wednesday evening
service.
March 12 - Sleigh Ride - Krochmal Farms Tewksbury
March 19 - 6:30 pm - Dessert Social: with no Turkish delight
Sponsored by Old South+IBk-s UMYF, Followed by Men of Hope Voices of
Faith concert
April 1-3 - Retreat at Camp Aldersgate: Scituate,
Rhode Island.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - The Reverend Stan Bohall
April 8 - 6:30 pm - Movie Night. Come together to view
the PBS film of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Kids bring a pillow or blanket;
make yourself comfortable on the floor.
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You can order a copy of the book through Old South for $7
before January 15th by signing up in the Vestry, or contacting
the church office (781-944-2636 or
office@old-south.org). Also, feel free
to use your own copies, library signouts, or purchased e-books with
readers, but you'll need to have a copy at your fingertips for events in
the program.
The retreat will feature special guest speaker
Reverend Stan
Bohall who has devoted his ministry to share in the Good News
of Christ through the life and works of C.S. Lewis. This seminar will
discuss "The Lion the Witch and the Wardobe", "The Chronicles of
Narnia", and biographical information on C.S. Lewis' conversion and journey
of faith.
If you are interested, please provide information to Kim Gold through the
church office
(781-944-2636 or
office@old-south.org):
- Would you like to order a copy of the book for $7?
- Would you like to be part of a small group discussion?
- Are you interested in the retreat to be held at
Camp Aldersgate?
- Would you like to participate in a viewing of the PBS
film presentation of the book?
- Could you help out with one of these events?
A nice web site called
Into the Wardrobe provides background information
on C.S. Lewis. A search on the web for free e-book versions
of this text were unsuccessful since this work
is still under copyright control and is not available at the
usual locations like ManyBooks.net
and Project Gutenberg.
- webmaster
Old South