Gratitude Journal

Last Sunday in my sermon I talked about gratitude. I said that gratitude is the foundation of our relationship with God, and the best response we can make to God’s graciousness is to say, “Thank you.”  I also said that practicing our faith and living a life of gratitude begins with opening our eyes to God’s blessings around us. I then invited you to join me in keeping a gratitude journal in the month of November.  The journal is a simple way of noting one thing each day for which you are grateful, thereby setting in motion a cycle of gratitude and grace.

If you would like to keep a gratitude journal, let me know. A group of us will be keeping a gratitude journal in November, and we’d love to have you join us. Thanks! Pastor Annie

Shared Ministry-A new Way Doing Things!

Shared Ministry is a new program at Faith Des Peres (FDP) that the Session is introducing this year.  Its intent is to help members pursue ministries that better match their interests and to increase involvement.  The book New Life Through Shared Ministry, the foundation for this program, provides a more structured approach to encouraging members to use theirs gifts for the mission of the church.  Members working on the Shared Ministry Team include Barb Abbett (Chair), Annie Epling, Terry Baker, and Randi Weber. A forthcoming letter will be sent to the congregation with more explanation. But, in the meantime, feel free to ask them questions. They're looking forward to the positive impact shared ministry will have on FDP’s commitment to service.

Coffee with the Pastor

People interested in learning more about Faith Des Peres are invited to come for coffee with Pastor Annie on Sunday, November 10th at 9:15 am to get to know more about the church, our history and values and answer any questions you may have. This is an informal conversation we like to extend from time to time to people who have been attending and might want to know more about the church or simply have questions about the church. If this is something you’d like to attend, let Pastor Annie know or call the church office at 314-432-8029.

Have a Great Dinner!

On Monday, November 4th at LoRusso's Cucina, the Rev. Doug Orbaker will speak at the annual Nicaragua Community Partnership (NCP) Fund-Raising Dinner to keep 45 Nicaraguan high school students in school and hear how God is transforming lives in PG2 and in St. Louis.  Tickets are $50 per person.  Sign up sheets are in the Gathering Space, call Marie in the church office, or contact Stephen Stolz or Harriet Hall and put the word “Dinner” in the subject line. 

Worship this Sunday, 10:30 am

Join us this Sunday for a special worship service when we welcome into the family of faith Ellis Scott Ludlow, son of Sarah and Eric Ludlow.  It is always a special day when we get to celebrate the sacrament of baptism.  We hope you can be here.

Also this Sunday, grades K-3 will have Sunday School and so will the Tweens (grades 4-6).  Invite your friends!