“A Little Touch From Home” Mission & Ministry Center

Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members.  Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items is today.

Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc.                         Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes, etc. Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks.              Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)

Annual Reports due June 24th

This is a friendly reminder that Annual Reports are due June 24th.

Worship at the Old Des Peres Church, July 7th

Worship on Sunday, July 7th will be at the Old Des Peres Church (a.k.a. the Old Meeting House).  If you have not been there before, our old stone church is on Geyer Road about 1/2 mile south of Clayton Road. Parking is available on side streets near the church. There are no bathrooms, so plan ahead. 

Annual Meeting of the Congregation, July 14th

The annual meeting of the congregation will take place July 14th. Please join us for refreshments in the Gathering Space at the front of the church following the Congregational Meeting.

Note from Pastor Marilyn

Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,

My sermon message this Father’s Day Sunday will be “Saying Yes to God” from Isaiah 6:1-8.  This is the story of Isaiah’s vision of being in God’s heavenly throne room and receiving his call to serve as the Almighty One’s prophet. 

I hope you are getting excited about our church serving as a host site for this year’s Make Music St. Louis next Friday, June 21.  This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.  We hope to have more information about performers and times on the church website soon.

Sunday, June 23 is the deadline to bring items for our new Military Deployment Drive that we kicked off Memorial weekend Sunday.  Please leave items in the box in the Gathering Space.  June 23 we will also welcome Rev. Rick Miller back while I am on vacation.

Looking ahead to Sunday, June 30 my sermon message will be “Caring for All Our Family” from Luke 9:51-62.  Pending Session approval June 20 we also expect to celebrate two baptisms during worship on June 30.

And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14.  Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 24.

I look forward to seeing you in and around our church as we share in mission and ministry together!

 Shalom in Christ Jesus,

 Pastor Marilyn

Make Music Day – June 21 - You Are Invited to Participate.

What is Make Music Day ?  It is a worldwide event, happening in more than 120 countries.  Every year, the event involves musicians in local happenings.  This year, Faith Des Peres will participate.  The event happens on the summer solstice, June 21st.  Locally, we call the event MAKE MUSIC SAINT LOUIS - you can find more details at makemusicstl.org   Also on that website, you or friends may register as participants if you wish to make music.  Please think broadly about "making music", because any related art form is welcome to participate.  For example, poetry recitation (why not?)   This year, June 21st is a Friday.  Our facility will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  If you have  acquaintances who may be interested, please let them know.  For more information, please see our Music Director - Rene Zajner, or via email (rene.zajner@gmail.com)   

Troubling the Waters for the Healing of the World, Saturday, June 22nd 9am

Join the Social Witness team on June 22nd for this special event Featuring Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of Public Witness PC(USA) held at John Knox Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dianne Modrell.

“A Little Touch From Home” Mission & Ministry Center

Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members.  Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items is today.

Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc.                     Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes,etc.  Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks.             Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)

Annual Reports due June 24th

This is a friendly reminder that Annual Reports are due June 24th. Annual meetings is called for July 14th following morning worship.

A Note from Pastor Marilyn

Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,

Copies of Summit on the Present summaries and my PowerPoint presentation are now available for pickup in the Gathering Space.  Copies of the Congregational Vitality Survey taken during the Summit are also available in the Gathering Space for anyone who would still like to participate.  Please return completed surveys to me by Sunday, June 16 after which I will compile all completed surveys for reporting to the Session and the congregation.

 Please wear red or other fiery colors as part of our Pentecost Sunday celebration this Sunday.  My sermon message will be “Breathing God’s Spirit” from the Pentecost story in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-47. 

 Looking ahead, our church will be a host site for this year’s Make Music St. Louis on Friday, June 21.  This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Please watch the weekly blog and emails for more information as it becomes available.

 Sunday, June 23 is the deadline to bring items for our new Military Deployment Drive that we kicked up Memorial weekend Sunday.  Please leave items in the box in the Gathering Space.  June 23 we will also welcome Rev. Rick Miller back while I am on vacation.

 And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14.  Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 24.

 I look forward to seeing you in and around our church as we share in mission and ministry together!

 Shalom in Christ Jesus,

 Pastor Marilyn

Pentecost Celebration This Sunday, June 9

Don’t forget to wear red on Sunday, June 9 as we celebrate Pentecost

Summit on the Present Update

Copies of Pastor Marilyn's Summit on the Present PowerPoint presentation are available for pickup in the Gathering Space.  Copies of the Congregational Vitality Survey taken during the Summit are also available in the Gathering Space for anyone who would still like to participate.  Please return completed surveys to Pastor Marilyn by Sunday, June 16 after which she will compile all completed surveys for reporting to the Session and the congregation.

“A Little Touch From Home” Mission & Ministry Center

Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members.  Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items will be June 23rd.

Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc. 

Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes, etc.                                 

Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks.                                       

Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)

Offering Envelopes in the Pew Racks

If you are someone who places cash in the offering plate, we are now offering  envelopes in the pew racks for your use. These envelopes will give you a record of your giving or simply provide you with an envelope to enclose your offering.

Make Music Day – June 21 - You Are Invited to Participate.

What is Make Music Day ?  It is a worldwide event, happening in more than 120 countries.  Every year, the event involves musicians in local happenings.  This year, Faith Des Peres will participate.  The event happens on the summer solstice, June 21st.  Locally, we call the event MAKE MUSIC SAINT LOUIS - you can find more details at makemusicstl.org   Also on that website, you or friends may register as participants if you wish to make music.  Please think broadly about "making music", because any related art form is welcome to participate.  For example, poetry recitation (why not?)   This year, June 21st is a Friday.  Our facility will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  If you have acquaintances who may be interested, please let them know.  For more information, please see our Music Director - Rene Zajner, or via email (rene.zajner@gmail.com)   

Troubling the Waters for the Healing of the World, Saturday, June 22nd 9am

Join the Synod Social Witness team on June 22nd for this special event Featuring Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of Public Witness PC(USA) held at John Knox Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dianne Modrell.

Volunteers needed

Please consider signing up as liturgist, greeter or providing refreshments for our  Sunday services. Sign up is easy using signupgenius.com or calling the church  office. There is also a sign up sheet for flowers for those who would like to donate flowers to decorate our church. These flowers can be from your garden or florist. Thank you!

A Note from Pastor Marilyn

Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,

 The second “event” of our “Seeking God’s New Thing” transition journey in preparation to search for you next pastor will be our “Summit on the Present” reviewing our current mission and ministry, resources, and opportunities after worship this Sunday in the Gathering Space.  Lunch will be provided.  During the summit there will be a brief congregational vitality survey.  If you are unable to attend the summit but would like to participate in the survey, please let the church office know and one will be sent to you.  The summit will last no more than two hours and even if you are unable to stay the entire time, please come and participate as long as you can.

My sermon message this Sunday will be “Seeking God’s New Thing” from Isaiah 43:18-21 and Galatians 3:23-29.  This Sunday is also communion Sunday, so please bring your gifts for Circle of Concern.  And this Sunday we will be dedicating our 2019-2020 financial pledges in support of our mission and ministry for the coming fiscal year.  If you are unable to be present, please mail in or drop off your pledge cards as soon as possible to help us in finalizing our 2019-2020 budget.

 Looking ahead, please plan to wear red for our Pentecost celebration Sunday, June 9.

Looking even further ahead, our church will be a host site for this year’s Make Music St. Louis on Friday, June 21.  This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Please watch the weekly blog and emails for more information as it becomes available.

And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14.  Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 24.

I look forward to seeing you in and around our church as we share in mission and ministry together!

Shalom in Christ Jesus,

 Pastor Marilyn

Summit on the Present Sunday, June 2 after Worship

The next “event” of our transition journey will be our “Summit on the Present” reviewing our current mission and ministry, resources, and opportunities after worship this Sunday, June 2.  Lunch will be provided. The summit will last no more than two hours and even if you are unable to stay the entire time, please come and participate as long as you can.

Circle of Concern This Sunday, June 2

As is our tradition, we will be collecting food on Communion Sunday to distribute to Circle of Concern. Now that the children are home from school for the summer, the need is even greater.