MAY 2003 STLMV Christian Calendar

General Announcement

Pregnancy Resource Center abortion recovery support groups are forming now.  Women suffering from regret, shame, guilt, and/or depression from a past abortion are encouraged to begin their journey to forgiveness and healing from Jesus Christ. Forgiven and Set Free Bible study is used as a guide, and groups meet for 10 weeks. Call (314) 783-3040 x-232 for additional information and registration.

April 16-19

Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 1402 First Capitol Drive South, St. Charles, MO will be holding their 23rd annual production of The Passion Play. Doors open one hour before the performance. April 16-18 the performance begins at 7 p.m. and April 19th at 6 p.m. For more information call (636) 724-3359

April 20

Kirkwood Road Christian Church and Community Covenant Church will co-host the 6th Annual Easter In The Park celebration in the Kirkwood Park Ampitheater beginning at 10:30 a.m. Kirkwood Park is located at corner of Geyer and Adams Roads in Kirkwood, MO. All are invited to attend for a morning of praise, music, worship and special activities for the children. For more information call (314) 821-1332 or visit the Easter in the Park web site at www.Easterinthepark.org.

April 24

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater St. Louis will host a free breakfast for area pastors at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel which is located at the corner of Lindbergh and Clayton Roads in Frontenac, MO. The breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 9:30 a.m. Larry Collett of Cass Bank will be the featured speaker who will explain why the PRCs of Greater St. Louis are making a Gospel difference for teens, women and families confronted with the problem of unwanted pregnancies. Space is limited so please make your reservation not later than Monday, April 21st by calling (314) 783-3040.

May 1 – National Day of Prayer

"Righteousness Exhalts a Nation…But Sin is a Disgrace to Any People." (Proverbs 14:34), is this year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer. Prayer events will take place at approximately 40 locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area in observance of this solemn event. Events will be held at city halls and other venues in the afternoon from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and in the evening from 7 to 8 p.m.  Times and locations may vary somewhat, so check the St. Louis Community National Day of Prayer web site at www.slcndp.org or call (314) 253-4291 for the event nearest you. Two main events will be held at St. Louis City Hall at 1200 North Market, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and at the St. Charles County Executive Building (the Old Courthouse) at 100 North 3rd Street in St. Charles, beginning at noon. Readers are also encouraged to visit the national web site of the National Day of Prayer as well. Their web site address is www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

May 1

Twin City Area Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a community wide National Day of Prayer Event at the National Guard Armory, Hwys. A & P in Festus, MO, for the southeastern portion of Jefferson County (Imperial to south of the Twin City area and over to Hematite) and for any others who would like to participate beginning at 7 p.m.

May 4-6

Heaven's Gates & Hell's Flames, a drama based on the biblical reality of life after death and beyond the grave, will be presented at Cross Keys Baptist Church, 14255 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant on Sunday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m., and on Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. This free presentation is for ages 8 to adult. For more information, please call (314) 831-0643.

May 4-9

Florissant Valley Baptist Church, 1025 N. Hwy 67 at St. Ferdinand, will hold an outdoors Retro Tent Revival beginning at 7 p.m. nightly featuring Evangelist Joe Murray. Nursery will be provided and the dress is casual. For more information call (314) 837-2056.

May 10

Pregnancy Resource Centers Annual Walk for Life fund raiser will be held at three separate parks; McNair Park in St. Charles, Creve Coeur Park in Creve Coeur and Jefferson Barracks Park in South County, starting at 9 a.m. Details are in this issue of the MetroVoice or call the Pregnancy Resource Center and speak with Bonnie LeMuyon at (314) 783-3040 or visit Pregnancy Resource Center on the web at www.prcmo.net for more information.

May 10

Gateway International Raceway will host the second annual Christian Day at the Races event beginning at 11 a.m. The event entitled God, Family and Country Day will feature testimonies from Nascar drivers and a concert by Lonestar not to mention an entire day of racing. There will be free bus and van parking for participating churches. For more information see the article on the front cover of this issue of the MetroVoice or call (618) 875-7533. For tickets call toll-free 1-866-35SPEED.

May 11

Mother’s Day

“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” (Ex. 20:12)

May 12

In-Glo Christian Counseling's new lecture series held at In-Glo Christian Counseling Center, 161 Weldon Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO will begin at 7 p.m. The topic the for May 12 lecture will be Creation vs. Evolution. There is no charge, but a love offering will be taken. For More Information and to reserve a seat call (314) 993-3665 or 1-888-888-9394.

May 15

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie, MO and First Bank will co-host a church building and financial seminar featuring local professionals who will share their expertise. The seminar begins at 7 a.m. with topics relating to financing, insurance, accounting, fundraising, architecture, construction, planning, zoning and much more. Admission is free and coffee and donuts will be served. For more information and reserve a seat call First Bank at (636) 625-4000.

May 17

Armed Forces Day

Pray for the men and women of our armed forces and their families.

May 20

Barna Research will be holding a seminar at the First Baptist of St. Charles, 2701 Muegge Road in St. Charles, MO. The title of the seminar is Leading Your Church Forward. This one day research-based seminar reflects on the challenges and opportunities we face together in ministry. Pricing ranges from early registration to group rates. For more information call 1-(800) 55-BARNA

The deadline for our Christian Calendar entries for our June 2003 issue is April 28th. Our June 2003 issue will be distributed beginning May 14th.