Announcements
Reminder: Please return 2013 Time & Talent Forms and 2013 Giving Estimate Form to the Stewardship Mailbox in Fellowship Hall or the church office by October 14, 2012.
Shine God's Light Celebration lunch immediately following worship on October 14.
Confirmation Service Project
Friday night, Oct. 12 - Feed My Starving Children Service Event!
6:30 pm - Meet at Trinity, ELCA in Chesterfield, 14088 Clayton Rd. 63017, 636-227-5432 for games with other Middle Schoolers
8-10 pm - Pack the food at Good Shepherd in Manchester
Bring $8.00 to help with the cost of the food. Call
Pr. Linda if you need a ride.
October Sociables -- Enjoy the Outdoors!
The Sociables will enjoy an outing to the Wild Bird Sanctuary and Lone Elk Park on Saturday, October 20. Meet at the Bird Sanctuary about 3:00, take a drive through the park to look for buffalo and elk, and then we'll have a picnic in the woods. Grills are available but you must bring charcoal. Also bring your own meat, silverware and dishes and a dish to share with all. If you plan on attending, please let Eunice Halverson know at 636-825-9554 or Eunice_Halverson@att.net.
Coming Up: Concert by St. Mark's Choirs
St. Mark's Chancel and Bell Choirs will present a concert titled Marvelous Messages from the Bible and Movies on Sunday, October 28 at 6:00 pm. Admission is free. A good will offering will be taken.
Please plan to come and bring your friends. See choir members for complimentary tickets to hand out. Wine and cheese event to follow the concert. In order to save proceeds from the concert for the music program and Gateway 180 Homelessness Reversed, we would appreciate donations of wine and/or cheese beginning anytime until the concert. Hand to any choir member. Thanks!!
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir would like to welcome Matthew Hibbard as their newest member. Matt is a St. Louisan, recently moved back to this area and is a fine tenor. While we would welcome any new member, the choir is especially in need of basses.
New Member Class
We will receive new members on Reformation Sunday, October 28! If you are interested please join us on both Sundays, October 14 & 21 for a New Member class after worship and fellowship (about 12 noon) in the Adult Education room (last one on the left as you go toward the back door in Fellowship Hall).
Food Barrel Collections
Thank you for your on-going support of our food ministry. Here are some suggestions for the next 4 months:
· October: paper products, napkins, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products.
· November: holiday items, boxed stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin, instant potatoes, canned gravy
· December: baking supplies, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, pie fillings.
· January: personal care items; toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, floss, lotion, shave cream, disposable razors.
Service Committee
First Communion Class
All first and second graders who are ready to receive their First Communion will have instruction on Sundays during Sunday school in October. First Communion will be Nov. 4 – All Saints Sunday
Grief Seminar - Free and Open to the Public:
Loving From the Outside In, Mourning From the Inside Out
Tuesday, October 23, 2012; 7-9 pm
The Columns Banquet Center
711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St Charles, MO 63303
Seminar is led by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a nationally renowned Bereavement Counselor and the Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Colorado.
Topics will include:
· Exploring the "Ripple Effect" of Grief: Loss of Self, Security, Meaning
· Understanding Unique Aspects of Your Personal Grief
· Learning the Value of Your Grief Symptoms in Five Domains
· Describing Potential Emotional Dimensions of Your Response
· Identifying Six Central Needs of Your Mourning
· Recognizing Normal Symptoms of Your Grief: Combating "Going Crazy Syndrome"
· Exploring Critical Questions of Discernment Surrounding Your Grief
· Befriending Hope and Transformation: Love Goes On in the Face of Your Grief
· Reflecting
--
Carol Johnson
