Rev. Marina Gopadze of Buchanan Presbyterian will speak at the Lenten Lunch on March 7 at Fincastle United Methodist Church.

Save the date Feb 29, for the annual Lenten Lunches at Fincastle United Methodist Church. Held every Wednesday at noon,  Lenten Lunches  are sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry and feature a  spiritual message from area clergy and a lunch. The event is  scheduled so  guests may leave work and get back in the typical lunch hour. The service begins at 12:05 and lunch is served at 12:30 Donations to help defray lunch costs are gratefully accepted.

Location:  FUMC Family Life Center at 137 Church Street, Fincastle VA

When: Wednesdays at noon Feb. 29 through March 25

Here is the schedule for 2012:

February 29 The Rev. David Rochford

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville

Lunch Menu: Chili Beans, Corn Bread, Baked Potatoes, Salad, Dessert

March 7 The Rev. Marina Gopadze

Buchanan Presbyterian Church, Buchanan

Menu: Sub Sandwiches, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Dessert

March 14 The Rev. Stephen Stanley

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Fincastle

Menu: Ham Biscuits, Potato Soup,Assorted Salads, Dessert

March 21 The Rev. Cecie Haxton

Wheatland Lutheran Church, Fincastle

Menu: Ham and Chicken Salad Croissants,Waldorf Salad, Chips, Dessert

March 28 The Rev. Steve Hundley

Roanoke UMC District Superintendent

Menu: Vegetable Beef Soup, Corn and Sausage Chowder, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit, Dessert

Parking is available on the street, at the Masonic Lodge and in the parking lot beyond the lodge.  Handicapped spaces will be found at the rear of the Family Life Center. Questions? Call the Church office 473-3001.

–Submitted by FUMC Senior Adult Ministries