October 2008 Christian Community Calendar

September 25 – October 30

Back by popular demand, the Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th St. in St. Charles, MO, will host their six-week video course entitled Introduction to Residential Electricity for Home Schoolers each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Bill Seamon and Eric Hovind, the course will provide a basic knowledge of wiring and the fundamentals of electricity suitable for ages 8 to 18. There will also be a hands on demonstration with an electrician. The only fee is a $5 material fee for the workbook. To reserve your seat call the Library at (636) 669-0111. To learn more about the Family Vision Library visit their website at www.thefamilyvision.org.

September 27

Gateway Christian Church, located at 1951 Des Peres Rd. in Town & Country, MO will host the first live Truth Project Training event simulcast starting at 8 a.m. Focus on the Family’s Sr. VP Del Tackett will be the featured speaker who will cover such topics as Understanding and Living the Christian Worldview, The Nature and Character of God, God’s Design for Life, Marrying Actions to Core Beliefs, and much more. For more information and to register to attend call (314) 821-2156 or visit their website at www.gccstl.org.

October 3

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th St. in St. Charles, MO, will present a special free workshop entitled Clobber Clutter hosted by Diana Thrower from 10 a.m. to noon. Those attending this workshop will learn how to get the pack rat out of their home and life. This is a must attend workshop which is packed with great ideas and ways to get rid of clutter and regain control of your house. Call (636) 669-0111 today and reserve your seat. To learn more about the Family Vision Library visit their website at www.thefamilyvision.org.

October 3

The Young Artists outreach ministries' offers their Fall Painting Workshop entitled The Lord is My Shepherd in reflection of the 23rd Psalm. Scheduled for seven consecutive Fridays starting October 3rd at the Indian Trails Library from 10 a.m. to noon, registration is open but class size is limited to 15 students. On November 14th there will be a class reception and exhibition from 1 to 5 p.m. For more details visit www.freewebs.com/theyoungartistsoutreachministries, contact Jane Fetsch at theyoungartists@charter.net, or call (314) 429-2369.

October 3-4-10-11-12 

The Alpha Players of Florissant will be presenting Disney's musical classic Beauty and the Beast at the James J. Eagan Community Center in Florissant, MO. Show dates are Oct. 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th with performances beginning at 8 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance on Oct. 12th which starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $10 for children. Group rates for twelve or more are also available. Please call (314) 921-5678 for ticket information. Tickets for the show went on sale August 19th. The Alpha Players of Florissant is celebrating its 50th year of providing quality live theatre to the St. Louis area. You can share in their 50th anniversary year by purchasing season tickets for $32 for adults and $30 for seniors and students. Season tickets are now on sale. This seasons’ performances will be: Beauty and the Beast, Don't Drink the Water, and Murder on the Nile.

October 5 – LIFE CHAIN

Show your support for the unborn. For details call (314) 878-7245.

October 8 - November 12

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th St. in St. Charles, MO, will host an Introduction to Algebra course for homeschoolers each Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This six-week video presentation course will also have a hands-on instructor to guide your student into a solid introduction to algebra. There will be classroom work as well as work to complete at home. If your student is ready to make the step up in mathematics this class will be a good way to get started. Students should be proficient in multiplication, division and fractions. The class will be limited to 20 students in order for the instructor to better assist students. The fee for the class is $10 to cover the cost of the workbook. To reserve your seat call the Library at (636) 669-0111. To learn more about the Family Vision Library visit their website at www.thefamilyvision.org. Sign up your student today!

October 10

Summit Christian Church located at 1037 New Sugar Creek Rd. in Fenton, MO will host a seminar entitled Parenting with Promise from 7 to 9 p.m. The seminar will be presented by Michael Miller, Professional Christian Counselor who will talk on timeless parenting principles and skills to help raise children. There will be a free kids movie, game night and nursery for younger children from 6:45 to 9 p.m. For more information call (636) 861-1410 or visit their website at www.summitchristianchurch.com.

October 11

The Unborn Protection League will hold a demonstration of solidarity in support of our most defenseless citizens – the unborn – between 9:30 and 11 a.m. at 4251 Forest Park Ave. in St. Louis. Join them as they pray, sing hymns and ask God for forgiveness for our nation for allowing the slaughter of the unborn to continue. For more information call Jenni Leefe for details at (314) 341 6546.

October 26

Central Presbyterian Church located at 7700 Davis Dr. in Clayton, MO along with ThriVe St. Louis, which operates the Pregnancy Resource Centers and their Best Choice program which is helping teenagers in middle and high schools to understand the truth about sex and empowering them to save sex for marriage, will co-host an evening with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse the author of Smart Sex: Finding Life-Long Love in a Hook-Up World from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Morse will speak, answer questions from the audience, and visit with attendees at an informal reception immediately following the event. For more information, call Terri Hunter at (314) 783-3040 x225 or email thunter@thrivestlouis.org.

October 31

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 S. 5th St. in St. Charles, MO, will host a family Reformation Movie Night starting at 6:30 p.m. featuring the movie God’s Outlaw – The Story of William Tyndale. This is a classic story of how a single individual can change the world for good. Spend Reformation Day at the Family Vision Library with popcorn, cake and coffee. Admission is free but seating is limited. To reserve your seat call the Library at (636) 669-0111. To learn more about the Family Vision Library visit their website at www.thefamilyvision.org.

The due date for entries for our November 2008 issue Christian Calendar is October 7th. Our November 2008 issue will be distributed beginning October 22nd. 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.