SEPTEMBER 2003 STLMV Christian Calendar

NOTICE

Pregnancy Resource Center Abortion Recovery Support Groups are now forming which will begin meeting after the Labor Day weekend.  Women suffering from regret, shame, guilt, and/or depression from a past abortion are invited to begin their journey to forgiveness and healing from Jesus Christ. Groups will meet for 10 weeks using the "Forgiven and Set Free" Bible study as a guide and one-on-one studies will also be available. To register or obtain additional information call Phyllis at (314) 783-3040, extension 232.

August 21 & 28 & September 11

Embassy of Heaven, 1329 Macklind, St. Louis, MO, will be conducting auditions for chamber orchestra musicians with the classical background for participation in the outreach Gospel musical dreams I Never Heard by Bishop A. Wayne Jones, at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Avenue in Mildred E. Bastian Theater Green Room, T-169. Please come prepared to give a mini-recitation (2-3 minutes), sight-reading is required. Form more information and times of auditions call (314) 781-7781.

August 22 & 23

New Covenant Church, 1401 Timberlake Manor Parkway in Chesterfield, MO will host two days of the Pregnancy Resource Center’s Best Choice℠ abstinence education training workshops on Friday, August 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided but trainees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch for the Saturday training session. The cost is $15 which covers all presentation materials and a Missouri criminal record check. Those completing the training will have the opportunity to make presentations approximately one or two times each month which can be worked around the presenter’s schedule. To sign up for one of the workshops or to obtain more information contact the Best Choice℠ Program Coordinator, Emily Limbaugh, by calling (314) 783-3040, Ext. 229 or via e-mail at Emilylimbaugh@prcmo.net.

August 23

Liberty Christian Church is holding a seminar with Carole Joy Seid entitled A Literature Based Approach to Education from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Liberty Christian Church, 709 Crestwood Dr. in O’Fallon, MO. Advanced registration is $35 if postmarked by August 11^th. Registration after August 11^th and at the door is $43. For more information call (636) 300-1415 or (636) 625-1843.

August 29

Solid Rock Kaffee Haus located at 127 S. Central in Eureka, MO will host the Christian group InnerFlame who will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (636) 938-1175.

August 29-31

First Baptist Church Harvester, 4075 N. Hwy. 94 in Harvester, MO will host the second annual Faith of Christians Uniting Singles Conference for singles of all ages and denominational affiliations entitled A Journey through Faith. This exciting three-day event will feature traditional and contemporary worship, informational workshops, recreational activities, fellowship dinners and lunches, a special guest speaker and much more. The cost is only $50 to attend. For more information or to register call (636) 928-9757 Ext. 119.

September 4
Missouri Eagle Forum will be holding their fall meeting at St. John's Lutheran Church, 15808 Manchester Rd. in Ellisville, MO from 10 a.m. until noon with special guest speaker, Catherine Hanaway, the Missouri House of Representatives Speaker of the House. Mrs. Hanaway's topic will be The Veto Session - Governor's Veto of 30 Bills. A donation of $5 is requested and light refreshments will be served. Please call (314) 331-0425 for reservations by August 30th. Those attending are requested to enter on the west side of the building.

September 6

Renewing the Heart, a ministry of Focus on the Family will host a one-day conference in Nashville, TN. Speakers will include Janet Parshall, Priscilla Shirer, Eva Self, Dennis Swanberg, Del Tackett, Lisa Harper and Kim Hill. This year's conference will be held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, TN from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seating is limited so it is recommended that you secure your reservations as early as possible to attend. Renewing the Heart's web site (www.renewingtheheart.com) has a list of hotels in the Nashville area for those traveling from outside the Nashville area to the conference. To register call 1-800-A-FAMILY or go online at www.renewingtheheart.com. The cost to attend is $58 per person.

September 6

New Covenant Church, located at 1401 Timberlake Manor Parkway in Chesterfield, MO will host a Pregnancy Resource Centers of St. Louis volunteer training session for those interested in facilitating Bible studies for post-abortive women. The training session will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register or obtain additional information call Phyllis at (314) 783-3040, X-232.

September 9

The Annual St. Charles County Businessmen's Prayer Breakfast will be held at the St. Charles Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, MO from 7 to 9 a.m. The featured speaker will be Coach Bill McCartney, founder of Promise Keepers. Tickets can be purchased individually or by tables of 10. Tables of 10 are $200. For cost of individual tickets please contact Brian Bredensteiner at (636) 946-3366 or the Ministry of Men office at (636) 926-8081.

September 19-20

Covenant Reformed Church, 108 W. Second Street in Rayville, MO will be hosting a Biblical Economics Conference where biblical economics of stewardship (first in the home, then in the community, and ultimately throughout the nation) will be the focal point of the conference. In monetary terms, economics are the financial expressions of our obedience or disobedience to the Word of God. Today, our families, communities and nation are experiencing the devastating consequences of pagan economics in disobedience to God. It is time we use God’s Word in returning to a biblical worldview of stewardship that brings generational blessing, not cursing. For conference details and a registration form go to crc-rayville@wwr.net or call (816) 776-7196.

September 20

Mission Gate Prison Ministries, an outreach to those who are incarcerated and their families in Missouri and Illinois, will be hosting their 18th Annual SeptemberFest Fund Raising Dinner at the Double Tree Hotel in Chesterfield with former Mafia liaison Tom Papania as their featured speaker. For more information regarding Mission Gate or SeptemberFest call (636) 391-8560 or visit their web site at: www.missiongateministry.org.

September 21

Family Shield Ministries will hold a benefit classical music concert on at Concordia Seminary in the Clara and Spencer Werner Auditorium of Wyneken Hall in Clayton, MO beginning at 3 p.m. Pianist Kris Becker of Altamont, Illinois will present a program of solo works ranging from Baroque to the late Russian Romantics, featuring Rachmaninoff’s monumental Sonata No.2. Included as well will be a number of original works by the pianist himself. A reception will follow the performance. The cost per person is $10. For additional information call (314) 352-2253 or visit www.familyshieldministries.com.

September 26

Chatham Bible Church, 6375 Howdershell Rd. in Hazelwood, MO will host a Midwest
Messianic Center Conference with special guest speaker Dr. Charles Dyer beginning at 6:30 p.m.

A delicious catered meal will be served along with music, a special testimony and a chance to hear how God is using this ministry to reach the lost sheep of the House of Israel. Those wishing to partake in the meal are advised to make their reservations as soon as possible because seating for the meal is limited. To secure your reservation and obtain additional details regarding the conference and the Midwest Messianic Center, call (636) 519-1885.

October 2

The Granite City Foursquare Church, 3131 East 23rd Street in Granite City, IL will host the Gospel singing groups The Freemans and Gene Warren and The Glorylanders in concert beginning at 7 p.m. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken. For more information call (618) 451-9635 or (618) 451-2467.

October 3-5

Pregnancy Resource Centers of St. Louis will be sponsoring a women's abortion recovery retreat program entitled Daughter of the King, which will be held at Revive Us Again Christian Retreat Center in Dittmer, MO. The retreat will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd. Registrations must be made by Sept. 25th. To register or obtain additional information call Phyllis at (314) 783-3040 X-232. Those wishing to attend may also register by going to the PRC web site which is: www.prcmo.net.

Deadline for our Christian Calendar entries for our October 2003 issue is September 1st. Our October issue will be distributed beginning September 17th.