FAITH BRIEFS
St. Francis names new Director of Youth Ministry

Ellis

Jane Ellis has accepted the position as Director of Children and Youth Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze. The Rector, Al Pruitt, says, "This is a vital appointment for the Church and its goal to nurture the growth of our young people as full members of the Body of Christ." Ellis has been a part of St. Francis since the day she was born. She was baptized Jane Lee Warner in August 1957, the fifth person to be baptized in the then new Gulf Breeze Episcopal mission. Jane's parents were among the earliest of the dedicated members of the St. Francis congregation. Jane and her husband and family have continued as an integral part of St. Francis.

Jane says, "I am excited about working with the young people and look forward to assuming the leadership for the children and youth programs". The Committee of Vestry members and others from the congregation reviewed the applications, interviewed the candidates for the position and gave a wholehearted and enthusiastic recommendation for Jane Ellis. Congratulations, Jane!

Submitted photo Joe Occhipinti invites audience participation at the Sharing & Caring Luncheon. (pictured left to right) Katy Forrer, Joan Noguerol, and Alice Louise Crawley join Occhipinti.

GBUMC invites seniors to Bible study Wednesdays

The Wednesday Senior (and not so senior!) Bible Study Group invite anyone who would like to join them for a study of Paul's letter to the Galations, led by Ruth Knights. They meet in Room 7 at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. Then the Lunch Bunch meet at 11 a.m. behind the Sanctuary and travel to a local area restaurant to enjoy fun, food and fellowship, Dutch Treat. No reservation necessary.

All program of the church are open to the public. For more information on these or any other activity of the church, call 932-3594, 916-1660, or visit our website at www.gbumc.org.

Russian Bible study

The Bible study in Russian language for local immigrants from the Former Soviet Union will be offered again starting Aug. 15 in Room 12 of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. The book to be studied is "The Living Prayer" by Maxie Dunnam. Please invite Russian speaking people that you meet in your neighborhoods and restaurants. The class will be led by Olga Batova. For more information, call 932-3594.

Caring and sharing Monthly luncheon features Occhipinti

Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church welcomed Joe Occhipinti and friends to the July Sharing and Caring Luncheon. The crowd was treated to patriotic favorites as well as some Dixieland Jazz. All senior adults 55 years of age and older are invited to attend this luncheon held on the second Monday of each month at 11 a.m. No reservation necessary.

For additional information, please call the church office at 850-932-3594.