Pastor Joseph and Anne will be leading a VIM (volunteers in mission) team to Kenya at the end of the month.  During their two week trip they will be ministering through medical clinics and volunteering at a couple children's homes for AIDs orphans.

Salem and Harris Chapel UMC will be reading and discussing the "Three Simple Rules." The Rules are based upon the "General Rules" written by John Wesley in the 18th century for the Methodist Societies. The Rules are "Do no evil, Do good, Stay in love with God."  Books are available to purchase for $5.  http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=646604

Catch the excitement!  February 15 from 3:00pm-4:30pm at Mt. Sylvan UMC in Durham.  Dr. Leonard Sweet will be the keynote speaker.  Dr. Sweet is "One of the church's most important and provocative thinkers."  For more information see http://durhamdistrictumc.org/Lay%20Rally%2008.pdf

Pastor Joseph and Anne have brought home Eden Jo, their newborn daughter.  Eden Jo weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20.5 cm. from crown to toe.  Baby and mom are healthy and happy.  Photographs can be seen online at http://frana.smugmug.com.