One Great Hour of Sharing 2018

One Great Hour of Sharing 2018
Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)                    offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports                             Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People. Next Sunday, we’ll distribute the fish coin boxes to all members and friends. Drop your loose change in the fish during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.

Easter Flowers

Again this year, we will decorate the Sanctuary with a variety of blooming flowers (6” pots). Cost per plant will be $10. See the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space to place your order, or email Tiara in the office. Please designate if the flowers are being given in honor of or memory of loved ones. Make checks payable to Faith Des Peres and note that the funds are for Easter Flowers. Thank you.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Cost:$10 Per Person

 “In Darkness Do I Wander” is a fitting theme for our Easter Egg Hunt. Heck yes, after it gets dark outside, and with our flashlights, we’ll wander in the darkness of the church, searching for Easter Eggs filled with candy and prizes. Everyone is a winner at this Easter Egg Hunt! The Grand Prize is a pair of St. Louis Cardinal baseball tickets. Bring your own flashlight and something to put your Easter eggs in. We will gather afterward the hunt for a little refreshment. So bring some munchies or snacks to share, and bring your own beer, soda or wine. Adult friends and adult family members are welcome. We guarantee you will have good time and get a good prize. We need a head count to guarantee you a prize! So RSVP by calling, or texting Kathy Sherrick (314-302-3545) or sign up at church.  The   deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 20th. We need your money in advance, so pay Kathy by check, cash or use Venmo.com online. It’s a nifty way to pay online with no      processing fee.

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm

The Worship Arts Committee invites you to take part in what is known as an “Agape Meal”. Loosely based on the Jewish Seder meal, this service will begin with a simple dinner around  tables in the Gathering Space. Towards the end of the meal, we’ll “Move” into a worship               service that focuses on Jesus’ final meal with the disciples and a reading of the Passion story. Sign-ups are needed, so please sign up by emailing Tiara at adminasst@faithdesperes.org or by signing up in the Gathering Space. This event is for all ages. If you can bring soup or bread, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet, or if you’re willing to do a simple reading at the                service, please indicate that, too. Thank you.

Go! Sunday 2018, April 8, 10:00 am

After the resurrection, Jesus told his disciples to “Go!” and on the Sunday after Easter, we’ll do just that!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 8 when we’ll go into the community and serve at several organizations in our community. Worship is at 10:00 am and is a brief     commissioning service before going out to serve;  coffee and doughnuts are available at 9:30 am. More details to follow.

A NOTE FROM ANNIE

Dear Members and Friends of Faith Des Peres,It's time to Spring Forward! Don't forget to move your clocks forward an hour or you'll get to church late. Ha!

It's the fourth Sunday of Lent -- where have the Sundays gone? This week I'm continuing the sermon series "Gifts of the Dark Wood"  with the gift of getting lost. This is an odd gift for me to be preaching about because I hate getting lost. It brings out all my worst character flaws! But I'll admit that when I've been lost, metaphorically speaking, I've usually come out the other side a better person. Have you found that to be true, too?

As we get closer to Easter, I want to draw your attention to some special things we have coming up: Palm Sunday (my favorite service of the year!), Maundy Thursday, and of course Easter. Think about who you can invite to these services. And don't forget the adult Easter egg hunt. It's going to be fun and also something you'll want to invite friends to attend.    

Hope to see you Sunday!

Annie

Daylight Savings Time

It is time to “Spring Forward” one hour. Daylight Savings time begins at 2 AM on Sunday, March 11. You may want to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

Easter Flowers

Again this year, we will decorate the Sanctuary with a variety of blooming flowers (6” pots). Cost per plant will be $10. See the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space to place your order, or email Tiara in the office. Please designate if the flowers are being given in honor of or memory of loved ones. Make checks payable to Faith Des Peres and note that the funds are for Easter Flowers. Thank you.

Spring Cleaning This Saturday at 8am

It’s almost springtime and it’s time for the church to have a Spring Cleaning day! We are looking for volunteers to stop by the church on Saturday,  March 10th, starting at 8 am, to help with a few Spring Cleaning chores. Nothing too strenuous, just a little mopping, a little wiping down of surfaces, a little vacuuming, and maybe a few light projects. Let’s get our beautiful church ready for Easter! All supplies will be made available, just stop by and we’ll put you to work. Ideally, we’ll be done by noon. However, if you can only stop by for an hour or two, that would be most welcome. Come anytime after 8am..

One Great Hour of Sharing 2018

One Great Hour of Sharing 2018
Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)                    offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports                             Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People. Next Sunday, we’ll distribute the fish coin boxes to all members and friends. Drop your loose change in the fish during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Cost:$10 Per Person                                                                                                                            “In Darkness Do I Wander” is a fitting theme for our Easter Egg Hunt. Heck yes, after it gets dark outside, and with our flashlights, we’ll wander in the darkness of the church, searching for Easter Eggs filled with candy and prizes. Everyone is a winner at this Easter Egg Hunt! The Grand Prize is a pair of St. Louis Cardinal baseball tickets. Bring your own flashlight and something to put your Easter eggs in. We will gather afterward the hunt for a little refreshment. So bring some munchies or snacks to share, and bring your own beer, soda or wine. Adult friends and adult family members are welcome. We guarantee you will have good time and get a good prize. We need a head count to guarantee you a prize! So RSVP by calling, or texting Kathy Sherrick (314-302-3545) or sign up at church.  The   deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 20th. We need your money in advance, so pay Kathy by check, cash or use Venmo.com online. It’s a nifty way to pay online with no processing fee.

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm

The Worship Arts Committee invites you to take part in what is known as an “Agape Meal”. Loosely based on the Jewish Seder meal, this service will begin with a simple dinner around  tables in the Gathering Space. Towards the end of the meal, we’ll “Move” into a worship service that focuses on Jesus’ final meal with the disciples and a reading of the Passion story. Sign-ups are needed, so please sign up by emailing Tiara at adminasst@faithdesperes.org or by signing up in the Gathering Space. This event is for all ages. If you can bring soup or bread, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet, or if you’re willing to do a simple reading at the service, please indicate that, too. Thank you.

Go! Sunday 2018, April 8, 10:00 am

After the resurrection, Jesus told his disciples to “Go!” and on the Sunday after Easter, we’ll do just that!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 8 when we’ll go into the community and serve at several organizations in our community. Worship is at 10:00 am and is a brief commissioning service before going out to serve;  coffee and doughnuts are available at 9:30 am. More details to follow.

Circle of Concern

It’s a communion Sunday which means the kids will pull the wagon and collect food for Circle of Concern during the offering time. The idea behind Feeding the Flock is that while we are spiritually fed at Christ’s table, we are called to physically feed others. This is an important outreach ministry of Faith Des Peres, and is one that gets everyone involved. Even if you forgot food today, you can always donate food to Circle of Concern by dropping it off at the church. Thank you.

Calling all volunteers!

It’s almost springtime and it’s time for the church to have a Spring Cleaning day! We are looking for volunteers to stop by the church on Saturday,  March 10th, starting at 8 am, to help with a few Spring Cleaning chores. Nothing too strenuous, just a little mopping, a little wiping down of surfaces, a little vacuuming, and maybe a few light projects. Let’s get our beautiful church ready for Easter! All supplies will be made available, just stop by and we’ll put you to work. Ideally, we’ll be done by noon. However, if you can only stop by for an hour or two, that would be most welcome. Come anytime after 8am. Please let Tiara know or sign up in the Gathering Space.

Daylight Savings Time

                                                                                                                                                           It is time to “Spring Forward” one hour. Daylight Savings time begins at 2 AM on Sunday, March 11. You may want to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

Easter Flowers

Again this year, we will decorate the Sanctuary with a variety of blooming flowers (6” pots). Cost per plant will be $10. See the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space to place your order, or email Tiara in the office. Please designate if the flowers are being given in honor of or memory of loved ones. Make checks payable to Faith Des Peres and note that the funds are for Easter Flowers. Thank you.

Buddy Packers Needed

Looking for a quick and easy way to serve the church and wider community? Join the                 Mission  and Ministry Committee following church next Sunday to pack  Buddy Packs.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m Cost:$10 Per Person

“In Darkness Do I Wander” is a fitting theme for our Easter Egg Hunt. Heck yes, after it gets dark outside, and with our flashlights, we’ll wander in the darkness of the church, searching for Easter Eggs filled with candy and prizes. Everyone is a winner at this Easter Egg Hunt! The Grand Prize is a pair of St. Louis Cardinal baseball tickets. Bring your own flashlight and something to put your Easter eggs in. We will gather afterward the hunt for a little refreshment. So bring some munchies or snacks to share, and bring your own beer, soda or wine. Adult friends and adult family members are welcome. We guarantee you will have good time and get a good prize. We need a head count to guarantee you a prize! So RSVP by calling, or texting Kathy Sherrick (314/302-3545) or sign up at church.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 20th. We need your money in advance, so pay Kathy by check, cash or use Venmo.com online. It’s a nifty way to pay online with no processing fee.

One Great Hour of Sharing 2018

Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People. Next Sunday, we’ll distribute the fish coin boxes to all members and friends. Drop your loose change in the fish during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.