April 2008 Christian Calendar

April 2008 Christian Community Calendar

April 2

Actor, economist, presidential speech writer and activist Ben Stein will speak before the Missouri legislature in the Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City, MO and present the documentary movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed which opens in theaters nation-wide on April 18th.

March 30 - April 4

Brookside Missionary Baptist Church, 3025 Doddridge Ave. in Maryland Heights, MO

will hold a Revival beginning on Sunday March 30 at 5:30 p.m. and continuing Monday through Friday starting at 7 p.m. with Pastor James Evans. All are invited. For more information call (314) 291-1195.

April 4 & 5

As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another (Proverbs 27:17) will be the theme for the West St. Louis County Men's Retreat, sponsored by Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church. The retreat is open to all men from West County churches, Friday and Saturday, April 4th and 5th, at Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville, IL. Their special guest speaker will be Dr. Jay Sklar of Covenant Theological Seminary. There will be fellowship and devotional time, as well as athletic and outdoor activities. The cost is $110 for a single room or $95 per person for a double room, and includes one night lodging, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, snacks and athletic activities. To register or for more information, call Twin Oaks at (636) 861-1870, or Steve Brewer at (314) 713-3957, or email Jerry Sackberger at jasack@swbell.net.

April 5

Eden Community Church, which meets at the Day’s Inn, 15 Hilltop Village in Eureka, MO, will host Bebo Norman Live in Concert beginning at 7 p.m. For more information visit their website at www.edencommunity.org or call (314) 223-7147.

April 7

A Global Day of Prayer meeting will be held starting at 7 p. m. at the Friendly Temple Church located at 5508 Martin Luther King Blvd. in St. Louis. For more information visit www.praystl.org or email gdop.stl.prayer@gmail.com.

April 10-11-12

The Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo will be held at First Evangelical Free Church located at 1375 Carman Road in Manchester, MO. The Expo starts on Thursday, April 10th with FREE admission to the Exhibitor Hall and other events from 5 to 9 p.m. Exhibitors from across the country will be on hand to display the newest and best they have to offer in curriculum and services. The annual Homeschool Variety Show will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. which will showcase the talents of homeschool students from all over the region. Families can also attend one of the New Homeschoolers Seminars to obtain helpful information and guidance from experienced homeschool couples. On Friday and Saturday there will be a wide variety of events to choose from in addition to the Exhibition Hall and numerous speakers. The Special Needs Area will offer workshops that address the challenges of ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, speech and language delays and a great deal more. There will also be a special Children’s Expo where children 5 to 12 will enjoy two days of music, crafts, skits and exceptional creation materials from Answers in Genesis. Admission to the Expo will be $10 per individual (or $20 at the door) and $30 for families of 3 or more (or $40 at the door). On-site concessions will be available for a very reasonable price. To register or obtain more information visit www.stlhomeschoolexpo.com.

April 12

Students For Life at St. Louis University will be hosting their 2nd Annual Run for Their Lives fund raiser. Funds raised by this 5K run/walk will help to establish a scholarship fund at SLU to support pregnant and parenting students. The run will be held on SLU's main campus at 9 a.m. The registration fee, which includes a complimentary t-shirt, is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the race. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate by registering at http://pages.slu.edu/org/sfl. Any questions or for more information please email runfortheirlives@gmail.com.

April 13

Family Shield Ministries, a recognized service organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will hold its annual ministry fund raising dinner with the theme Share the Light of Jesus (John 8:12) at the Holiday Inn Viking Conference Center located at 10709 Watson Rd. in Sunset Hills, MO. This year’s keynote speaker will be Rev. Robert Roegner, Executive Director of the LCMS World Missions and music will be led by Kevin Bueltmann. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the evening will include some wonderful Christian fellowship, a delicious dinner, an inspiring keynote speaker, uplifting music, and a ministry report. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information call (314) 772-6070 or visit www.familyshieldministries.com.

April 13

Classic 99/KFUO-FM and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be celebrating the station’s 60th Anniversary of broadcasting classical and sacred music to the St. Louis region with Leonard Slatkin and Friends. Leonard Slatkin, former conductor and music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will host the special evening, which will include performances by five world-renowned musicians. The event will be held at 8 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets to the event are available through MetroTix at (314) 534-1111 or www.metrotix.com.

April 16 – May 21

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, MO will host a six-week video course held every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. entitled An Introduction to Residential Electricity for Home School presented by Bill Seamon and Eric Hovind for children ages 8 and up. The course will provide a basic knowledge of wiring and the fundamentals of electricity. The only fee is a $5 material fee for the workbook. The Family Vision Library is a non-profit, free public lending library offering conservative Biblical worldview books and resources for the entire family. For more information and to reserve your seat call (636) 669-0111.

April 17

Pastor John MacArthur will be at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, located at 1230 Big Bend in Ballwin, MO for their evening service on Thursday evening which will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the doors will be open to the area where Dr. MacArthur’s books may be viewed and purchased. The doors to the sanctuary will be open at 6 p.m. After the service Dr. MacArthur will have an autograph session and books will again be available to be purchased. This will end at 9:30 p.m. For more information call (636) 861-1870.

April 17

West County Christian School (WCCS), located at 13431N. Outer Forty Road (Highway 40 & Maryville Center Drive) in Town & Country, MO will host an Open House from 9 to 11 a.m. for parents who are seeking a high quality education for their children Kindergarten through the 8th grade in which God's Word is taught in every aspect of the academic setting. WCCS is interdenominational and a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. For more information visit www.wccschool.org.

April 18

The documentary film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed staring Ben Stein opens in theaters nation-wide.

April 18

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, MO will host a Children’s Story Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. featuring Mrs. Daphne Boyce who will be speaking on Spring Time and New Life. The presentation is for all ages but best suited for children up to age 10 and healthy snacks for everyone will be provided. Seating is limited so to sign up and reserve your seat call (636) 669-0111. The Family Vision Library is a non-profit, free public lending library offering conservative Biblical worldview books and resources for the entire family.

April 18 & 19

DaySpring School of the Arts, 2608 Metro Blvd. in Maryland Heights, MO, will present Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by their talented Teen Musical Theatre performers at the DeSmet Theatre located at 233 North New Ballas Rd. in Ladue, MO. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets will be $10 for adults and $7 for children under 12. For tickets and additional information call (314) 291-8878 or visit www.dayspringarts-ed.org.

April 25

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, MO will host a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. showing the film Fly Wheel from the makers of Facing the Giants. Fly Wheel is an excellent production which shows that in every man’s life there’s a turning point and can be viewed by the entire family. Everyone will be blessed by this great message of redemption and restoration. Admission is free but seating is limited and tickets are required to attend. To obtain tickets and for more information call (636) 669-0111. The Family Vision Library is a non-profit, free public lending library offering conservative Biblical worldview books and resources for the entire family.

May 5

May 11

The Global Day of Prayer will be held at Busch Stadium starting at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.praystl.org or email gdop.stl.prayer@gmail.com.

May 15

The due date for entries for our May 2008 issue Christian Calendar is April 1st. Our May 2008 issue will be distributed beginning April 16th. Please E-mail your event/calendar entry to stlmv@sbcglobal.net or mail it to St. Louis MetroVoice, PO Box 1533, St. Peters, MO 63376