SFM Events:

African Shepherds Delight on Saturday 14 November 2009: The event was fabulous and well attended. Guest enjoyed an evening of activities including African and continental music, fashion, craft and food. SFM thanks the management and staff of David Lloyd Burton Waters, Saxilby Road, Lincoln. LN1 2BE for supporting the charity in making their premise available and for their support during the occasion. Bar was available and admission was free by invitation only. See you all again next year.

U2Charist on 17 October 2009: Lincoln Diocese celebrated the Harvest in St Mary le Wigford Church, High Street, Lincoln at 18.30hrs. SFM is the focus of the Bishop of Lincoln's harvest appeal this year. The speaker at the event was Ms Bev Thomas.

Concert for the hungry on Saturday 6 June, 2009: an evening of musical richness and diversity was held at the Bishop Greaves Theatre, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Longdales Road, Lincoln. LN1 3DY. The Karl Svarc Band entertained with a smoothly blending elements of blues, country/world music; The Band of the Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force played at their best mixing different styles and rhythms; and the Mzuri with guest master drummer Njega entertained with a variety of African beats. Audience feedback was positive and all said that they had a good time.

Ambassadors' Convention on January 10, 2008: This is the 'fellowship of the mysteries of God's will' and which aims to bring together SFM's volunteers in Nigeria for induction purposes and to set targets for the year. It will also be an occasion for our beneficiaries to receive donation and give testimony about how SFM has helped in changing their lives.

African Shepherd's Delight (ASD) on November 8, 2008 was well attended and full of fun. The Mayor of Lincoln Councillor Ron Hills spoke in support of SFM. SFM raised a good amount of money on the night which will go towards the farm project to feed the hungry in Nigeria. Thanks to many people who came to support. Thanks to the management of David Lloyd Burton Waters, Saxilby Road, Lincoln for their support. Thanks to Mrs Valerie Taiwo of the Culture Connect for organising the fashion show. Thanks to the 'events team' who prepared the food and made sure everybody enjoyed themselves. Thanks to the Pilgrims Band for playing entertaining music.

'Stars in their eyes' charity event on July 11, 2008: the friends of SFM organised this event in Lincoln in aid of the charity. Twelve people volunteered their talents to sing to audiences at Brant Road Social Club from 20.30hrs. All proceeds went to SFM. Thanks to the organisers.

'Jail and Bail' on Thrusday July 3, 2008: the Town crier to the Lincoln and the Ancient Port of Gainsborough "arrested" eminent people representing schools, business, media and professionals in their offices in Lincoln. The participants raised a specified "bail" amount through sponsorchipt for charity. All "bail" amounts will be used to buy 100 acres to feed the hungry in Nigeria. The SFM provides food aid to those most at rist of hunger by aiming to establish seven model farms across Nigeria and Africa by 2015. Marks and Spencers supermarket and Tesco supermarket gave us prizes for the first, the runner up and the second runner up respectively according to the amount raised. All participants were given their 'cry' by the Town crier.

Live Drumming in Lincoln High Street (May 31, 2008): the people of Lincoln were entertained to a great music by a group of drummers called "Beatniks" in the High Street on Saturday May 31, 2008. It was great fun and we raised a good amount of money on the day, thanks to the people of Lincoln for their support. We also got good publicity in the Lincolnshire Echo as photographs of the event were splashed on the pages of the newspaper.

African Shepherd's Delight (ASD) on November 10, 2007: this charity event was held at the hall of St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church in Skellingthorpe road, Lincoln. ASD showcases African fashion, music, crafts, food etc in raising awareness about the activities of SFM and funds for the land to grow the food SFM donates to beneficiary organisations working with vulnerable people. Please keep supporting us with your generous donation. Pictures from the event is in our 'album' on the bottom of the 'action page'.

Grapevine Celebration, 24 - 28 August, 2007: SFM had a stall in the exhibition hall throughout this event. The response from attendees was positive and many promised to take it back to their home church for support. For more information about Grapevine please click

U2charist service: SFM attended the U2charist service in St Swithin’s Church, Lincoln on May 26, 2007 because SFM works in line with the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Please visit our Media coverage page for a link to BBC Radio Lincolnshire's coverage of the event and our Problem page to link to the UN website for more information about the MDGs.

Dedication Service: SFM dedication service was held at Lincoln Baptist Church, St Rumbold Street, Lincoln, near YMCA on Sunday 11th of March, 2007. The dedicatoin service was presided by the pastor, Revd Andrew Hubbard. Invited guests came from all walks of life. To give you a flavour of what transpired: we sang the 'The Lord is my shepherd...'; the children light a candle; and some attendees reflected on the dedication in an interview. Please see the index page and event diary for video clips. I will write my reflection on this in the shepherd's column next month. Meanwhile, thanks to all those who attended the service and who gave donation. Please click Lincoln Baptist Church website for information about the church.

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