JUNE 2003 STLMV Christian Calendar

 

May 17 - Armed Forces Day

Pray for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. The freedom we enjoy as citizens of this great nation has been provided for us by others volunteering to serve and willing to sacrifice their own lives if necessary. Honor them on this special day by proudly flying the flag, and praying for their safety and salvation.

 

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

 

May 26 – Memorial Day

Remember those who gave their lives to secure and protect our freedoms and liberties but, above all else, remember the One who made the supreme sacrifice so that we may have eternal life – Christ Jesus.

 

May 31

First Baptist Church of St. John, 8556 St. Charles Rock Rd., will host a conference entitled That One Conference from 7 to 9 p.m. with Sanctus Real in concert along with Jim Goforth and Kate Hammer who will address the topics of dating, sexual abstinence and the risks involved in premarital sexual activities. The conference is for all youth ages 12-18 and young singles and the cost to attend is $5 at the door. For more information call (314) 427-1974.

 

May 30-June 1

Windermere Conference Center, located on the Lake of the Ozarks, will host the 19th Annual Black Christian Singles Retreat.  This year the theme is Walking Worthy of the Call, based on Colossians 1:10.  The goal of this retreat is to provide Christian fellowship and spiritual renewal through teaching, worship and praise in the African American tradition.  For more information call (800) 346-2215 or (573) 346-5200 or visit their web site at www.WindermereUSA.org.

 

June 1

Small Victories, headed by Angela and Daniel Michael of Highland, IL will hold their first fundraising walk in Tower Grove Park located at 4256 Magnolia in South St. Louis City. Pre-registration for the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. with the actual walk beginning at 2. To join this fundraising effort by making a pledge or outright donation, call Small Victories at (618) 654-5800 or e-mail walk4sv@hotmail.com. Donations can also be sent to Small Victories at PO Box 143, Highland, IL 62249. All donations are tax deductible. 

 

June 14

Dr. Larry Bates, CEO of The Information Radio Network along with Chuck Bates, the news director for the Information Radio Network, Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, founder and president of the Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny and Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, will be conducting an all day conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. entitled Directions in an Age of Confusion. The conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel - St. Louis Airport, 9801 Natural Bridge Road. Registration is $15 per person or $25 per family. To register call (800) 336-7000 or register online at www.inforadionet.com.

 

June 15 – Father’s Day

Honor thy mother and father that your days upon the earth may be long.

 

June 16-20

Windermere Conference Center, located on the Lake of the Ozarks, will host Centri-Kid.  Centri-Kid is committed to providing a quality Christian camp experience for students who have completed grades 3-6 by the end of the 2002-2003 school year.  Through small group Bible study, worship services, church group devotions and other camp activities students will hear the message of Jesus Christ.  To register for this camp call 1-877-CAMP-123 or visit www.lifeway.com/fuge/centri-kid.asp.

 

June 21

Liberty Christian Church, 709 Crestview Dr., O'Fallon, MO will host a day-long Answers In Genesis (AiG) creationism seminar featuring Dr. David Menton, President of the Missouri Association for Creation and Carl Kerby, one of AiG’s most dynamic speakers on the Book of Genesis, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information see the article and ad in this issue of the MetroVoice or call (618) 345-2184.

 

June 22

Edgemont Bible Church, 5100 N. Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL will host a morning Answers In Genesis (AiG) creationism seminar featuring Carl Kerby, one of AiG’s most dynamic speakers on the Book of Genesis, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information see the article and ad in this issue of the MetroVoice or call (618) 277-3990.

 

June 25 & 26

Christian Home Educators Fellowship will hold their 19th Annual Homeschool Conference and Curriculum Fair at the Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, Interstate 70 and 5th Street in St. Charles, MO. Registration is $25 for individuals or $40 for couples if postmarked by June 14th or, $35 a person and $50 a couple at the door. Pre-registration for the curriculum fair is not necessary and those wishing to attend only the curriculum fair may pay only $7 per individual or $10 per couple which will be collected at the door. For more information regarding the conference or to obtain a conference brochure and registration form, call (314) 521-8487 or (314) 524-5881. 

 

Deadline for our Christian Calendar entries for our July 2003 issue is June 4th.  Our July 2003 issue will be distributed beginning June 18th.