EVENTS and NEWS
Ooh La La! Orchids! Encore! -- Wednesday, February 10 at 10 AM
It’s time for the Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden. We will meet at the Church at 10:00 a.m. and carpool to the Garden. The cost of the show is $5.00 (admission to the Garden is free before noon on Wednesdays). After enjoying the breathtaking show, we will visit BRO headquarters at Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery Office. Then we will top it all off with lunch on the Hill.
Sign-up sheets for the Orchids Field trip are on the PW Table in the Narthex
BRO LAYETTE DRIVE -- During the month of February
Presbyterian Women are sponsoring a Layette Drive for BRO. Last year BRO distributed over 400 complete layette sets to mothers of newborns who are recommended by social agencies in the St. Louis area. Requested items include baby quilts (40” X 50”), receiving blankets (36” X 36”), sleepers, bibs and sweater sets with a cap and booties. Monetary donations are used to purchase disposable diapers, diaper pins, plastic pants and onesies. For those who like to knit or sew, patterns will be available. A playpen has been set up in the narthex to receive donated items.
For additional information, contact Shirley Boeker or Louise Grothe.
MISSION PROJECT FOR HAITI -- Sponsored by Wednesday Night Kids' Club & St. Mark Youth Groups
The St. Mark Youth Groups in conjunction with the Wednesday Night Kids' Club are sponsoring a Mission Project in support of the PCUSA Haiti Relief Program. The children have chosen to assemble Baby Kits for PDA. The children request donations of: cloth diapers, t-shirts or undershirts (no onesies), washcloths, infant gowns or sleepers, diaper pins, sweater or sweatshirt, and receiving blankets (hand-knitted or crocheted baby blankets are OK). All items should be new and under 12 months in size. Our children will wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins. Patterns are available for many of the componenets on the Church World Service web site. Please place your donations in the barrels located in the Narthex next to the Youth Table -- deadline for donations is February 28.
The children and youth thank you for your help in providing support for the PCUSA Haiti Relief Program.
CALLING ALL CHILDREN-- Rehearsals underway for Spring Musical, "King of the Jungle"
The Spring Musical will be performed for the congregation on Saturday, April 24 (5 PM worship) & Sunday, April 25 (10:30 AM worship). Right now we meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-6:45 PM downstairs in the choir room. Can't make it on Wednesday night? No problem...starting February 21 we will also have rehearsals on Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 9:30 AM.
We’re also looking for some “kids at heart” (aka adults or older youth) who are willing to share their creative and artistic talents with us...we could use some help designing and putting together our backdrop/scenery and also a few costumes. Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or need additional information, don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Marsh. We’re sure to have a “ROARIN’ GOOD TIME!”
Save the Date:
Vacation Church School -- July 19-23, 2010
ST. MARK ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF -- Sunday, Feb. 21 following the 10:30 AM service
Chili Chefs and Chili Tasters, please sign up in the Narthex. Chili tasting will be $3.00 per person with a $10.00 family limit. A hot dog with chips will also be available for $1.00. Dessert and drinks are included. A beautiful trophy will be presented to our Chili Cook-off winner. Come join the fun, vote for your favorite chili and enjoy a great time of fellowship. The Fellowship Committee is sponsoring this event with proceeds going to our All-Church Picnic in June. Questions? Contact Sally Shepherd.
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
The current pantry needs are: canned pasta (Spaghettio’s, Ravioli, etc.), Canned Meat, Shampoo/Bar Soap, Large Diapers (size 5 & 6), and Paper Grocery Bags.
These and any other non perishable food item can be left on the deacons table at any time.