Epworth by the Sea Is Offering unique Elderhostel programs during March that are of interest to United Methodists

Epworth by the Sea, the Methodist Conference Center for the South Georgia Conference, is offering unique Elderhostel programs during March that would be of interest to United Methodists. Registration with Elderhostel, Inc. has begun.

March 9-14, 2008 – Program # 7598
Tuition: $493/Dbl.; $558/Sgl. Epworth Elderhostel Singers: A Choral Music Workshop. Join singers from across the nation in an exciting choral clinic at historic St. Simons Island, GA. Learn choral techniques and concepts while exploring secular and sacred works. The group will sing an end of the week performance. The director offers enthusiastic instruction and music scores are provided. An area field trip and evening entertainment are included in the program.

*March 9-14, 2008 – Program #10484
Tuition: $490/Dbl; $555/Sgl) Lighthouses, History & Ecology of three Georgia Barrier Islands A field trip around St. Simons Island and to the Lighthouse, a ferry boat ride to Sapelo Island to see the Sapelo Light and the Hog Hammock community of Gullah slave descendants, and a day trip to Tybee Island and Savannah gives a unique overview of Georgia’s barrier islands and remaining lighthouses.
*This is an alternate program for companions who do not sing.

March 16-21, 2008 – Program # 8165
Tuition: $485/Dbl. $550./Sgl. John Wesley in Colonial Georgia: St.Simons Island and Savannah. John Wesley came from England to the colony of Georgia in 1736 as an Anglican minister to the colonists. He found his ministry thwarted by many residents, especially the women. Discover where he lived and ministered on St. Simons, and spend a day in Savannah to see where he landed and served the new colony. Enjoy a historic district tour and a southern lunch. Rev. Dave Hanson of St. Simons Island will lead the study. A second course will explore great hymns of the faith including many written by Charles Wesley, as participants examine hymn texts and join in group singing. Rev. Ken Fansler and pianist Mary Lu Norris of South Carolina lead this experience.

To register call: 877-426-8056 (toll free). Give the Program # and date.
Questions? Or for complete program listing: Contact Cindy at Epworth.
Phone: 912-638-8688 or Email: cdoehring@epworthbythesea.org
Epworth Website: www.epworthbythesea.org