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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Rebuilding Bolenge Hospital -- Update September 2012
Bolenge Hospital, located in the city of Bolenge, in the Equatorial Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was built in 1928 by the Community of Disciples of Christ in the Congo (CDCC), a partner church with Global Ministries for over 100 years. In a typical year Bolenge Hospital treats over 16,000 patients; over 50 percent for HIV/AIDS- related illnesses. Much work is also done at Bolenge Hospital to provide early childhood vaccinations, prenatal visits, and obstetrical care as well as treatment of chronic and punctual illness and disease.
 On June 13, 2006, the Bolenge Hospital experienced an electrical fire, which completely destroyed the hospital's newer main building and equipment. Community members worked hard to save the people inside the building before it was completely engulfed by flames and no human lives were lost. The patients were brought to the homes of doctors, pastors, and others in the community, and some were relocated to nearby Mbandaka. At first after the fire, the hospital operated out of an old building that was equipped to handle Bolenge's wide range of health needs.
A plan to rebuild Bolenge Hospital was soon agreed upon and is being implemented as resources become available. Approximately three years after the fire, the new pediatric ward building was completed, thanks in great part to the Robert and Abby Learned Family. This was a major triumph in the rebuilding of the hospital. By February of 2010, the pediatric ward was outfitted with equipment, beds, and medical instruments and the new ward was dedicated.
In August 2012 Reverend Sandra Gourdet, Area Executive for Africa, visited Bolenge Hospital with a delegation of visitors for the Dedication of the Maternity Ward. The Maternity Ward will have 50 beds and is connected to the Pediactric Wing via a covered walkway. The building has been completed and funds have been allocated to begin to furnish the Maternity Ward. The Maternity Ward was made possible in great part thanks to the Gene and Sue Johnson Family and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of North Carolina.
Along with the dedication of the Maternity Ward, ground was broken for the third phase of the rebuilding process - the Surgery Wing, dedicated to the memory of Topper Franke. Construction began shortly after the groundbreaking and work continues in order to complete this phase of the project.
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 Holy Land Trip
Our Conference Minister Jeffrey Whitman will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February 2013. During our two weeks in Israel/ Palestine we will visit Bethlehem, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Samaria, Emmaus, Mt. Carmel, Jericho, Jerusalem, and sites in Jordan including Petra. You can register for the trip until October 22. After that date the price is no longer guaranteed and participation will be based on availability. For brochures or more information please contact Rev. Whitman.
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Thank You From St. John's Community Service Ministry
Just a note of thanks for the many different ways you help us to share God's blessings with others. The support you send our way means more than you would ever know. Know that 4,831 families we have serviced from January through September of this year are truly grateful for the support you have given us. Our operating hours to see clients are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am till 10:30am.
Please continue to lift us up whenever you talk to our loving Savior that we may remain effective and efficient in his service. Yours in God's grace & mercy,
Johnniest B. Henry Executive Director
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Photos of the Week!
The 44th Annual Chicken Dinner was held at Immanuels UCC-Holstein on Sunday, October 7. The band from Friedens UCC in Warrenton entertained the hungry crowd.
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Saint John's United Church of Christ, located at 4136 N. Grand Blvd, is hosting its 4th Annual Beloved Community Conference November 1 - 4th to equip people of faith to work toward a Martin King, Jr.'s vision of peace and justice in light of the November 6th election.
Renowned speaker, author and scholar Dr. Obery M. Hendricks will open at a community forum, on Thursday, November 1st at 7pm, discussing "Martin Luther King and a New Political Economy of Justice." Friday speakers include Lara Granich of Missouri Jobs with Justice, Dr. Jonathan Smith of Saint Louis University and conclude with a lunch for faith leaders with Mayor Francis Slay and President Lewis Reed of the Board of Aldermen.
Hendricks is a visiting scholar in the department of religion and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University and is professor of biblical interpretation at New York Theological Seminary.
The Washington Post called his book, The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted "essential reading for Americans." Last year he published a collection of politically and economically explosive essays under the title, The Universe Bends Toward Justice. He is a member of the National Religious Leaders Advisory Committee of the Barack Obama presidential campaign and also the Faith Advisory Council of the Democratic National Committee.
Before entering his theological career, Hendricks was a Wall Street investment executive. He received his master of divinity with academic honors from Princeton Theological Seminary, and both his MA and PhD in Religions of Late Antiquity from Princeton University.
The conference will launch 6 p.m. Thursday with a reception and 7 p.m .community forum with Hendricks as keynote. Music will be provided by Wayman Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church.
On Friday, the Faith Leaders' Institute will begin at 9 a.m. led by Hendricks. Skill-building sessions by Granich and Smith will help faith leaders use community organizing and worship liturgy to mobilize congregants to action. The session will break for a 12:30pm lunch with the mayor and president of the board of aldermen, both candidates for St. Louis city mayor in 2013.
Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the church is hosting its annual community health fair in partnership with BJC, Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, Mercy, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Free health screenings, flu shots, physicals, prizes and a healthy lunch will await all participants.
The weekend will close with Sunday's 10:30 a.m. Community Worship Celebration with the Very Rev. Mike Kinman of Christ Church Cathedral preaching. After worship congregants will canvass the neighborhood to get out the vote in low-turnout wards.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.sjuccstl.org, call 314.570.1901 or email sjucc@yahoo.com.
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 Longing For Cucumbers
When the people of Israel, going through the desert, were fed with manna from heaven, they got tired of the same thing everyday and began to wish they were back in Egypt, where - among other delicacies- they used to eat cucumbers (See Numbers 11:4-6). When the Pilgrims, after that first, deadly cold winter, finally in the spring saw the Mayflower returning to England, many thought of going back on the ship. But they remembered the words from Hebrews which had given them the name of "Pilgrim":  These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city -Hebrews 11:13-16 KJV We cannot go back to Egypt and cucumbers or to England and the old ways. We are looking for the City of God. - Submitted by David Beebe
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 U. N. Day 2012: Solutions for a Prosperous World!
Sunday, November 4, 2:30-4:30pm Fellowship Hall, First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
5007 Waterman Blvd., 63108 Speaker: Edward Elmendorf, former President and CEO of the UNA-USA and Exhibits of Life in Lands Helped by the United Nations
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United Ministries in Higher EducationAnnual dinner and program in celebration and thanksgiving of 51 years in campus ministry.
Tuesday, November 13, 6:30pm
Central Christian Church
1475 N. Washington Avenue, corner of Division and Washington
Springfield, MO 65802
RSVP by November 5 - 417-425-7276 or marleneledford@missouristate.edu
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 Come, you thankful people, come!
Celebrate your thankfulness at the annual
St. Charles Community Thanksgiving service.
When? November 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Where? Good Shepherd United Church of Christ
3115 Elm Street
Join members of other St. Charles congregations as we give thanks for the bounty of our land and for the blessing of God on our founders and our nation.
There will be fellowship and snacks after the service.
The offering will go to the St. Charles County branch of Operation Food Search.
For more information or to learn about sharing in the community choir, please call 636-723-1251
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Please Join Us
 Please Join Joint Neighborhood Ministry in the Celebration of 45 Years
Day of Rejoicing
Sunday, November 18, 2012, 2pm.
Praise Worship and Reunion "To God Be The Glory"
Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church
2621 Utah St., St. Louis, Missouri 63118
And continuing the celebration at
Mathew's Kitchen, 5625 Hampton, St. Louis, Missouri 63109
5-6pm Social Hour (cash bar)
6pm Buffet Dinner
Tickets for dinner $45.00 per attendee
Please join us for our day of celebration. If unable to attend the events, please invest in our future. Remember our work can only continue with your support. Thank you.
Dinner reservation(s) at $45 per person (Chicken Marasala, Beef Stroganoff, Vegetarian or )Gluten Free
To RSVP, please send $45 per person, name(s) of those attending and dinner choice(s) to:
Joint Neighborhood Ministry
Attn: Joan
2911 McNair
St. Louis, MO 63118
RESERVATION DEADLINE IS November 5, 2012
For reservations or more information call 314-771-3987
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PIPHANY - JOURNEY WITH VISION
Saturday November 3, 2012 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
St Paul United Church of Christ, Hermann, Missouri
ADD AN ECUMENICAL TRADITION: THE MORAVIAN LOVEFEAST
- Rev. Dr. Michael Bone, Zion, Union - Bring an old tradition into your congregation's celebration of Christmas - the origins and practice of the Moravian Lovefeast, particularly during the Christmas season.
BECOMING AN EPIPHANY CHURCH
- Rev. Dr John Bracke, retired Professor of Biblical Studies
Explore how the Epiphany Season might offer congregations a way to hold together being an Epiphany Church and acting like an Epiphany Church. We will explore the kinds of visions of church that emerge from the lectionary texts for the Epiphany Season (Year C) consider a planning model that might allow a congregation to act creatively upon its vision of being an Epiphany Church.
THE WISEMEN: AN EPIPHANY
- Dr Marc A. Wessels, Associate Conference Minister
Rediscover and reclaim the traditional story of the Wise Men through artwork and prose. Participants will be challenged to consider how we celebrate these symbolic figures and their vision in the season of Epiphany. Participants are encouraged to bring images and figures of their own Wise Men from their family or church mangers.
EPIPHANY - MAKE IT A BANNER SEASON!
- Linda Heck, member, St Paul, Hermann
This workshop explores the themes of Epiphany and encourages the creation of banners for the worship community. Come and explore the richness of symbols and materials utilized at St Paul to create banners. Consider how banners can be used as a form of artwork to reinforce the themes of the liturgical period following Christmas known as Epiphany.
EPIPHANY: AN EPIPHANY EPIPHANY
- Rev Cliff Aerie, MMSC Artist in Residence
Make a first-hand opportunity to experience a liturgical drama that invites the entire congregation to follow the Three Wise Men on their quest for the Christ Child. Participants will receive scripts, provided production notes, costume ideas, staging instructions, and discussion starters for theological reflection. You too can present this in your church on Epiphany Sunday.
A creative Epiphany-themed worship will close our time together!
LUNCH - Brown bag Lunch - drinks and desserts available
Registration: $10/participant; maximum $50 per congregation
Register online at www.missourimidsouth.org or by check paid to
"MMSUCC-Epiphany Event" mailed to Laura Errante, 483 East Lockwood Ave.,
Suite 15, St. Louis, MO 63119.
Registration deadline October 30th
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We Need Your Photos for the Music Photo Album
 The creation of a Missouri Mid-South Conference "Music Photo Album" is underway. We are asking each MMS congregation to share 5 random pictures of their church and congregation. To be easily recognized, send 1 picture of your church sign which includes your church name, and 1 picture of your church building. The other 3 pictures are totally up to you, so your congregation can showcase your church's unique qualities and spirit. The pictures will be arranged randomly in a computer photo album and then put to music. The hope is that this project will be completed by the 2013 Conference Annual Gathering. Currently, only 3 congregations have provided pictures which have been used to create an example video of this project. Anyone can see the short video by following the internet link provided at the bottom of this article. We cannot stress enough that to make this project a success EVERY congregation MUST be represented. Pictures can either be mailed to the Missouri Mid-South Conference office or emailed directly to Rev. Dr. Doug Kaufman. Both the snail mail and email addresses are provided at the end of the video. Please spread the word about this project because we want each MMS church represented.
Thanks so much! Keep The Faith.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWT6j-uhgLg
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 Let Freedom Ring!
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan." - President Abraham Lincoln - Second Inaugural Address
President Lincoln's words have stood the test of time. They stand today as a solemn reminder of our commitment to honor those who have served in our nation's defense and the families of those killed in its service.
Join us as we celebrate Veterans Day 2012 by ringing the Bells of Freedom at 11:00AM this Veterans Day (11-11-11-12) across Missouri, the country and the world.
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Volunteers Needed
Decisions have recently been made by our local partners in Binghamton, Joplin and Minot to continue work on repairing homes through December 2013. In all three places work will continue through the Winter months (weather permitting). Please share throughout your Conference the need for volunteer work groups especially in these places noted here. There is a lot of work still to be done and Minot and Binghamton are particularly in need of volunteers. Details for groups are included via the links below. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Joplin, Missouri:
http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/joplin-mo.html
Minot, North Dakota:
http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/Minot_ND.html
Binghamton, New York
http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/binghamton-new-york.html
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 Rainbow Scarf Project: Help the Church Stand Against the Bullying of LGBTQ YouthCalling all knitters, crochet artists and weavers! We need you to help us fulfill a dream: turn General Synod into a landscape of bright colors to raise awareness about LGBTQ teens endangered by bullying-and the related risk of suicide. With your help, we're confident we can distribute 3,000 brightly-colored scarves to delegates and guests when General Synod meets June 28-July 2, 2013, in Long Beach, California.
Each person at Synod who accepts a free scarf will sign a pledge to take an action against violence. Resources and workshops on how to prevent violence against LGBTQ teens, women, elders, people of color and others will help individuals and congregations take practical steps in their community, and we'll keep the momentum going after Synod adjourns.
Steps to help:
Make a scarf (as many as you can!)
▼ about 60 inches long ▼ about 4-6 inches wide ▼ any pattern you like
Use Red Heart Super Saver Color: "Primary."
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Featuring
St. Louis' premier jazz vocalist, Kim Massie
December 8 & 9 in St.Louis
December 15 in Kansas City
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Save the Date, November 18, 2012
On November 18, 2012 Joint Neighborhood Ministry will have an afternoon and evening of celebration marking 45 years of service in the Benton Park area of south St. Louis. A celebration service will be held at Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2621 Utah Street, St. Louis, 63118, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. A celebration dinner will be held that same evening at Mathew's Kitchen, 5625 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis 63105. The reception will begin at 5:00 and dinner at 6:00. Cost: $45.00 per person. Details and an announcement will be sent to all area churches in September.
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Upcoming Conference Minister PreachingSunday, 11/11/12
Marc Wessels @ Carondelet, 9am
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Upcoming Event at St. Peter's UCC 1425 Stein Road (at West Florissant), St. Louis, MO
Click the listing below for the full event flyer and additional info.
October 28 - Trunk or Treat - 12pm to 1:30pm
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Mount Tabor UCC, 6520 Arsenal St., Big Rummage Sale, Friday, October 26, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, October 27th from 8am - 1pm. Furniture, boutique, household, holiday decorations, clothing, toys, books, etc., will be offered. Hot dogs, chili, chips, pie, and soda will also be available for purchase.
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Immanuel United Church of Christ, Sedalia, MO will be having their 13th Annual German Dinner on Saturday Oct. 27th from 4:00-7:30. Advance tickets are Adults $10.00 and Children 6-12 $5.00 and at the door tickets are Adults $11.00 and Children $6.00. Children under 5 are free. The menu includes sauerbraten, German potato salad, sauerkraut and polish sauage, turkey, mashed potatoes, homemade applesauce, green beans, beets, hot rolls, salads, desserts and a drink. Carryout is available. There will also be a Country Store with crafts, baked and canned items and a silent auction for theme baskets.
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Zion UCC Mayview's Parish Life, Halloween Carnival/Party Saturday, October 27, 5pm Games, food, fun! Come costumed if you wish. 660-237-4355 with questions.
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St. Martin's UCC - Dittmer Trunk-Or-Treat, Saturday, October 27, 5 - 8 pm
FREE for area children 12 and under. Adult supervision required. Treats - Games - Prizes - Food - Photo. Story Walk on our Marshmallow Trail. Car decorating contest.
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Emmanuel UCC Sausage Supper, Sunday, October 28
Dine-in buffet style - Whole hog sausage - Roast beef
Serving from noon - 6 pm
Emmanuel United Church of Christ
6210 Highway 94 South
Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Adults $10 - Children 6-12 $5 - Children 5 & under FREE - Carry Outs $10
Questions: 314-630-8001 or 314-703-9789 or 314-799-3103
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St. Luke's UCC Chicken Dinner and Bazaar, Sunday, October 28, Noon - 4pm
St. Luke's U.C.C., 6610 St. Luke's Church Rd. Imperial, Missouri. (2 miles west of I-55 on Hwy. "M", turn right on St. Luke's Church Rd.) Carry outs available. Adults $10. Children $5 (12 and under) Morning worship at 10am. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Trunk-or-Treat" at Friedens Peace UCC in New Melle, Wednesday, October 31, 6-8pm Our members will open their "trunks" to youth on Halloween evening, Sunday, October 31st from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Trick-or-Treater's are invited to stroll through the church parking lot where costumed members will be giving out treats. You're guaranteed to meet a few spooks and have a good time. (The event will be moved to the church basement if it rains.) Friedens Peace UCC is located at the corner Hwy F and Almeling Street in New Melle (1 block south of the Hwy F & D intersection.) For more information, please call the church office at 636-828-5980 or visit us on the web at www.friedens-peaceucc.org. Have a safe and fun Halloween! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Holy Trinity Community Church United Church of Christ, Halloween Trunk o' Treat, Wednesday, October 31, 5pm-7pm 685 S. Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111, 901-320-9376
We will have cars parked in our parking lot with trunks open and loaded with candy and treats for the kids. This is a safe way to give your children a chance to enjoy Halloween without worry. Snacks and drinks will be available for the whole family. Dress up the kids and bring them by the Holy Trinity parking lots from 5PM-7PM on Halloween night, October 31st. Everything is free. We simply want an opportunity to get to know our neighbors and for you to get to know us.
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St. Phillip's UCC, Vendor Fair/Spaghetti Dinner/Gold Party, November 2, 4-7pm
10708 Lavina Drive, St. Louis, MO 63123, 314-843-5100
Dinner prices: $7 for adults, $3 for children, kids 3 and under are free. Carryouts available.
Vendors will include: Pampered Chef, Avon, Partylite, Dove Chocolate, Mary Kay, various jewelry dealers, Scentsy, Home-Made Candies, Thirty-One, Celebrating Home, Us-Borne Books.
Gold Buy Back Fundraiser (old gold or silver) Did you know your jewelry box is an ATM machine? Old gold or silver can be sold.
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St. Paul's UCC 5th & Main Gerald, MO, Saturday, November 3
It is time for Smorgasborn Ham, Turkey, & dressing Real Mash Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads Dessert& Drinks. Adults $8.00 Children 5-8 $5.00 under four is free.Country Store.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UCC Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Chili Dinner, Saturday, November 3 Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) Outreach Ministry will host a Fundraising Dinner to benefit Habitat For Humanity and other budgeted Outreach ministries from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The menu includes: Hot, Mild or Vegetarian Chili, green salad, fruit salad, iced tea, coffee, and dessert. Tickets are: $8.00 (adults), $4.00 (children under 10). Call (314) 741-1590 for tickets or reservations. www.zionucc1.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Friedens UCC Turkey Supper, November 3, 2012, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friedens UCC, 980 Main St., Moscow Mills, MO. Alll you can eat turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, green beans, corn, homemade bread, pie and cake. Adults - $9.00; Children (7 thru 12) - $4.00; Children 6 and under - Free. Carry outs are available. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Martin's UCC Dittmer, Family Trivia Night, Saturday November 3, 7 pm $15.00 per person $120 for a table of 8 Popcorn - soda - coffee - provided...bring snacks to share with your table (No Alcoholic Beverages) 50/50 ~ Heads or Tails - Silent Auction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immanuel 71st Annual Wurstmarkt, Saturday, November 3 Immanuel UCC (221 Church Street in Ferguson, MO) will host its 71st Annual Wurstmarkt. Please join us for German Sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, homemade applesauce, green beans, homemade pies and more. We will serve from 12:00 noon until 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10/adults and $5/children. Carry-outs available. For more information call (314-521-7324) or email: info@immanuelucc.org.
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Fourth Annual Tannenbaum Auction and Celebration to be held November 6 -15 with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Friends of Emmaus The proceeds will go towards purchasing two vans with lifts for the residents. YES, we are on a mission. YES, we have a goal. And, YES, you can help. Donate a decorated tree, topiary, wreath or centerpiece to help us reach our goal of 150 donated items or you can volunteer to work with us to achieve our goal. Interested contact Barb Hellmann at 314-239-1941 or Gayle Hachman at 314-239-9530. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. John's UCC annual Holly Berry Fair, Saturday, November 10, 9am till 3 pm 945 Wolfrum Rd in Weldon Spring (at the corner of Hwy 94 and Wolfrum Rd)
Something for EVERYONE! Silent Auction including home decor, gift baskets and one-of-a-kind items, Holly Berry Cafe serving delicious food all day long, The Cookie Shoppe selling cookies by the pound... stock up for the holidays, The Sweet Shoppe offering delightful food gifts for family & friends, Specialty Gift Shoppe your one-stop Christmas shop, Just for Kids with make-n-takes and gifts for family members of the kids, the ever popular Cake Walk... walk, stop and win a cake!.. it's that easy! and a Raffle for a beautiful traditional queen-size + quilt, a bountiful food basket or a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Tickets for the Raffle are on sale all day until the drawing at 2pm. All proceeds will go to support the mortgage fund. All are welcome!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taste of Home Cooking School Fundraiser for Emmaus Homes, Saturday, November 10 First Christian Church, 6890 Highway 100, Washington, MO 63090 The event begins with a vendor fair at 10am with over 40 vendors (candles, chocolates, pampered chef, crafts, mixes, baked goods, coffees, vacuum cleaners, jewelry, scarves, purses, and much more). Lunch is available and the cooking show with Guy Klinzing (culinary specialist from Taste of Home Magazine) starts at 2pm and goes till about 4pm. This is a really fun day out with friends so come early and stay the day! Tickets start at $20, and include a goody bag full of giveaways, coupons, etc. and a subscription to Taste of Home Magazine! Proceeds benefit the supports for the men and women of Emmaus Homes. Call 636-534-5210 for tickets! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. John UCC's Fair Trade Market, November 10 (10am - 4pm), November 11 (8am - 2pm) 405 S. Fifth Street, St. Charles MO 63301 in new fellowship hall, The Evangelism Committee is once again sponsoring the Fair Trade Market at St. John. Unique, handcrafted items made by artisans from more than 60 developing countries will be displayed and sold. Please join us! Where your purchase makes a difference! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ivy Chapel UCC's Craft and Vendor Fair, Friday, November 30, 6pm-10pm 620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Come join us to shop local vendors, handmade crafts, baked goods, one-of-a-kind jewelry and more! Finish up your Christmas shopping, hang out with friends and pick up some snacks to eat now or later! ivychapel.org or 314-434-4991. For more information visit our website at ivychapel.org. Registration forms to rent tables at the fair are also available on the website. Or contact Erin Winship at ewinship@marykay.com |
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Job Opportunities
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Part-Time Administrative Assistant Job Opening
Kirkwood UCC is currently seeking an administrative assistant to provide support to the pastor, staff, ministry teams and congregants. Duties and responsibilities include handling of day-to-day communication and correspondence, producing weekly worship bulletins, serving as point of contact for groups using the church facility, overseeing record-keeping and files, and maintaining general organization of the administrative office. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required. This is a 30-hour/week position, with benefits. Interested candidates should send a resume to Rev. Betsy Happel at betsy@kirkwooducc.org
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Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ 314-962-8740 or 877-877-5884 |
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