Welcome to eHappenings! Your MMSUCC event news source!
The next issue will be sent on Friday, December 14.(Issues will be emailed on the 15th and 30th of each month - or the nearest weekday.)
Full issues of eHappenings will also be posted here on the Conference website.
Please send all news, photos and event information for the eCourier and eHappenings to Julie@mmsucc.org
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MMSUCC Events as of November 30, 2012
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Bethany and St. John's UCC, Berger, are participating in the Kurt Warner Winter Warm-Up coat collection again this year. New and used coats of all sizes are needed to fill the boxes placed in each church. These coats will be distributed in Franklin and Gasconade counties through food pantries and other agencies. For more information, call 573-834-5496.
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St. Martin's UCC Dittmer, Holiday services
Advent Services Sun, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 23 with Walk to the Manger. A time to make donations of canned goods, boxed meals, hats, gloves, etc. to be donated to area charities.
Sunday School Christmas Pageant during worship Sun, Dec 2nd @ 9:45am
Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata "Behold the Star!" - Sun, Dec 16th @ 9:45am
Christmas Eve Worship - 5:00 pm Family Worship and 11:00 pm Candlelight Worship both with Holy Communion
Healing Prayer Service - Sun, Dec 30th @ 9:45 am
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Living Gift Market at Immanuels UCC in Holstein
Do you need some ideas for Christmas gifts?
Would you like to give gifts that honor Christ's birth this Christmas?
What do you give the person who has everything?
Then come to the Living Gift Market at Immanuels United Church of Christ in Holstein on Sunday, November 25! At a Living Gift Market, we will be "selling" animals like pigs, sheep, chicks, and goats as an alternative to commercial gifts. You can also buy a share of an animal. The animals you buy are given to families around the world through Heifer International, where they provide meat, milk, and income, and you get a beautiful card to give. Learn more at www.heifer.org.
Since 1944, Heifer has provided food- and income-producing animals to 12.5 million poor families in more than 125 countries. Along with training, Heifer International provides a female animal or starter flock to each family and one or more male animals to the community for breeding purposes. The family shares its knowledge and the animal's first offspring with another family. And that family shares. This strategy creates an endless circle of giving that makes lasting change possible.
Seeds of Blessing will also be part of the Living Gift Market, selling artisan baskets from around the world that reduce poverty, empower women, and educate children. Visit www.seedsofblessing.com for more information.
The Living Gift Market will be open following 10am worship on Sunday, November 25, from 11am-2pm. Lunch will be served. To learn more, call Immanuels UCC at 932-4646.
Immanuels UCC is located between Warrenton and Washington, off of Hwy N. Take Hwy N west about four miles; turn left on Church Street after passing the church cemetery.
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Community Festival of Trees, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 20 E. Fifth Street, Washington MO
The annual Community Festival of Trees is a display of 40+ beautiful and uniquely decorated Christmas trees. Come and see the splendor every weekend in December through Christmas Day at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 20 E. Fifth Street, Washington MO. Admission is free however canned goods for the St. Peter's and local food pantries are appreciated. Place the items under a favorite tree. Special weekday group tours are by appointment. Call 636-239-6176 or go to www.stpeters-washington.org for more info. (Special thanks to the Four Rivers YMCA for creating this post and whose colorful "Toiletree" also receives personal hygiene items also for the pantries.) Come show your support for these wonderful causes and celebrate the holiday spirit in this highly enjoyable and meaningful way.
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peace UCC, 204 East Lockwood Ave in Webster Groves, Advent Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2.
Please join us for shopping for fair trade products, pottery, woodworking, photography, and other arts in a low-stress shopping environment. Refreshments will be provided.
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Friedens Peace United Church of Christ in New Melle Annual Cookie and Candy Sale, Sunday, December 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church
Homemade Cookies & Candy And Now - CINNAMON ROLLS
As always, we will have an amazing assortment of homemade cookies to be sold by the pound, including our decorated sugar cookies, just in time for your Christmas entertaining.
This year we will have a new addition; cinnamon rolls. We will be taking orders for homemade cinnamon rolls, which will be frozen when you pick them up, ready to thaw and bake for Christmas morning or New Years day, or anytime you want something yummy for breakfast. Place your order the day of the sale, or after that date call the church office at 636-828-5980 or Sharon Wolf 398-5290, leaving your name, phone number and how many dozen you want. Orders will be taken no later than Wednesday, December 12. At only $9.00 a dozen, you'll want several to have on hand. Pick up will be at the church Wednesday, December 19, from 5-7 p.m. or Thursday, December 20, from 1-3 p.m.
We are located 1 block south of the Hwy F & D intersection in New Melle.
Visit us on the web at www.friedens-peaceucc.org
or like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friedens-Peace-United-Church-of-Christ/122879711068097
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Join us at a Jazz Nativity concert! 
It doesn't matter if you live in St. Louis, Kansas City or somewhere in between! This year there will be concerts in both cities so mark your calendars, gather your friends and family and don't miss out on the holiday fun! The concerts are free, but be sure to visit the Conference website for event details and learn more about the awesome organizations benefiting from your generous donations. Don't forget to like us on Facebook! See you there!
December 8 at 3pm & 7pm & 9 at 3pm in St.Louis - Featuring St. Louis' premier jazz vocalist, Kim Massie
December 15 at 7pm in Kansas City
Visit the Conference website for more event details and all the materials you need to promote this great event to your family, friends and congregations!
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St. John UCC's 4th Annual Christmas Cantata & Tasting Party December 15 & 16 @ 7pm 
St. John's 4th Annual Christmas Cantata is based on a traditional lessons and carols service, Joseph Martin's A Celebration of Carols is filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs. This cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. Join the St. John Chancel Choir, orchestra, and soloists as we usher in the light of the world. After the performance, all are welcome to experience good food and great fellowship at the Tasting Party immediately following in new fellowship hall. This event is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken.
405 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles MO 63301-2632
636.724.1015 * 636.946.0961
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The Eastern Association Program Committee will be sponsoring the Annual Quilt show this year on April 13th, 2013. Zion UCC in Union has offered to be the host. Plan on bringing your quilt or your treasured grandmothers creation to display. Enjoy finger foods and fellowship with quilters for all over the area. Guest speaker and times to be announced later. Watch here and in your mail for a flyer on the upcoming event.
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