November 2009 Christian Community Calendar

October 23

Hope Lutheran Church, 1975 Old US Hwy. 94 South and Pralle La. in St. Charles, MO will host their Third Annual Trivia Night starting at 7 p.m. to benefit the continued clinic construction at the House of Hope Haitian Children's Orphanage in Haiti. The cost is $160 per table of eight or $20 per person. The event will feature raffles, door prizes, Haitian crafts, a silent auction and snacks. For more information, please contact Darrell Alm at darrell2u@charter.net.

October 24

Protecting Missourians against federal encroachments will be the topic of a presentation by State lawmakers at a meeting sponsored by Republicans for Chesterfield Township starting at 9 a.m. at Pillar in the Valley, which is located at 229 Chesterfield Business Parkway in Chesterfield, MO (63005). A panel of State Representatives and State Senators will discuss issues such as socialized healthcare, cap and trade, the Fairness Doctrine, Freedom of Choice Act, and the legitimacy of a federal Czarocracy. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call (636) 532-3949.

October 24

The Family Vision Library will host a Father and Son Prayer Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Charles, MO (63303) with special guest speaker Israel Wayne of Wisdom’s Gate Ministries in Michigan. The theme will be Becoming Men of Courage. The cost to attend is $22 per person with a family maximum of $66. For more information call John Thrower at (636) 669-0111 or visit www.thefamilyvision.org. The Family Vision Library is located at 516 South Fifth Street in St. Charles, MO (63301).

October 25

South County Bible Church, 4111 Von Talge Rd. in St. Louis, MO (63128) hosts a dynamic speaker from Answers in Genesis, Dr. Tommy Mitchell, who will present several lectures related to Scripture and creation. At 9 a.m. he will present a lecture entitled Are You Intimidated? At 10:15 a.m. his lecture will be Why Genesis Matters. At 6 p.m. he will present Scientific Controversies? At 7:30 p.m. his presentation will be When Does Life Begin? For more call (314) 487-6868 or visit their website at www.southcountybiblechurch.com.

October 26

South County Bible Church, 4111 Von Talge Rd. in St. Louis, MO (63128) hosts a dynamic speaker from Answers in Genesis, Dr. Tommy Mitchell, who will present several lectures related to Scripture and creation. At 10:30 a.m. his topic will be Were There Dinosaurs on the Ark? (which will be geared toward K-12 year-olds, but adults are welcome to attend, too). At 6 p.m. Dr. Mitchell will address the topic A God of Suffering and at 7:30 p.m. he will speak on Who’s in Charge? For more call (314) 487-6868 or visit their website at www.southcountybiblechurch.com.

October 29

Members of the community are invited to an educational forum to learn more about sexting and how our law enforcement, legal and political communities are dealing with this latest teen fad. The forum, sponsored by Citizens Against Pornography (CAP), will be held in the Hall at Mary, Mother of the Church (located at 5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis MO (63128)) from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call (314) 892-6451.

October 31

The Family Vision Library, located at 516 South Fifth Street in St. Charles, MO (63301) will host a Reformation Day Family Movie Night and Chili Supper starting at 5 p.m. and concluding around 8:30 p.m. This will be a fun and God honoring evening of fellowship in the Lord and a great way to protect children from the culture of Halloween. Families are encouraged to bring some of their favorite chili and toppings and a dessert to share. Please call (636) 669-0111 to let them know if you are coming. For more information call (636) 669-0111 or visit their website at www.thefamilyvision.org.

November 7

Faith Community Christian High School, 1811 Smizer Station Rd., Fenton, MO (63026) will hold their 3rd Annual Trivia/Silent Auction Night with doors opening at 6 p.m. for guests (12 and older) to begin placing their auction bids and fellowship. Trivia will begin promptly at 7p.m. Soft drinks and popcorn will be included as part of the admission price. Pizza and desserts will be for sale but guest may also bring their own snacks. (No alcohol please.) Reservations must be made in advance. Tickets are $12 per person or $96 for a table of 8. For more information and to make your reservation call the school office at (636) 225-2217. If you are interested in donating any items for the auction, please contact Cindy Arb at (314) 412-0800.

November 8

Affton Grace Bible Church, 4523 Rosa Ave. (Off Gravois at Christy Blvd.) in St. Louis, MO (63116) will host Skip Tilton of Creation Ministries International (CMI) as he presents CMI’s new DVD film Darwin: The Voyage that Shook the World, which was filmed at major sites visited by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Tilton will give a Power Point presentation entitled Fossils, the Flood, & the Age of the Earth prior to the film which will start at 10:45 a.m. For more information call Pastor Ivan Burgener at (618) 344-6741or visit the Missouri Association for Creation’s website at www.gennet.org.

November 9

Gateway Christian Church, 1951 Des Peres Rd., in Des Peres, MO (63131) will host the Missouri Association for Creation’s (MAC) monthly meeting for an extended presentation beginning at 7 p.m. The evening’s special guest will be Skip Tilton of Creation Ministries International (CMI) as he presents CMI’s new DVD film Darwin: The Voyage that Shook the World, which was filmed at major sites visited by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle. Prior to the film Mr. Tilton will give a Power Point presentation entitled Fossils, the Flood, & the Age of the Earth. For more information call Pastor Ivan Burgener at (618) 344-6741 or visit the MAC website at www.gennet.org.

November 15

Chesterfield Presbyterian Church (15037 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017) will host Christian recording artist Michael Card in concert starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $12 and $16 or in advance by calling the church office at (636) 394-3337. You can find out more about Chesterfield Presbyterian by visiting www.chespres.org.

The due date for entries for our December 2009 issue Christian Calendar is November 3. Our December 2009 issue will be distributed beginning November 18th. 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.