The Commonplace Blog

Tuesday
May282013

This Sunday at Faith Des Peres

Summer Sunday School kicks off this Sunday, June 2!  Kids in Kindergarten thru 5th grade, join us as we begin our adventures “Around the World” learning about Presbyterian mission work in other countries.  Invite friends.  We have lots of fun activities planned.

This will also be a very special morning in worship.  We will share communion and the choir will sing God Is Our Refuge, based upon Psalm 46.

Tuesday
May282013

Grow One Sunday Update

Thank you to everyone who was here for Grow One Sunday when we dedicated our pledges to support the ministry of Faith Des Peres in fiscal year 2014.  We know some people were not able to be in church on May 19 and we look forward to receiving their commitments for the coming year within the next week or so.  On Grow One Sunday, we dedicated pledges and gifts totaling $92,230 from 35 members and friends.  Thank you so much for the treasures and the time and talents you give to Faith Des Peres.  You will receive confirmation of your pledge and a full report on this year’s stewardship campaign in the near future.

– Barbara Abbett & Kathy Sherrick, Grow One Sunday Co-chairs

Tuesday
May282013

Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) are helping in Moore, Oklahoma.

Our Easter OGHS offering totaled $1,100.  The funds help to support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance which is providing aid to tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Tuesday
May282013

You are invited to an Open House celebrating Clare Dingus’ graduation!

Clare is graduating from Lindbergh High School.  The Open House will be this Sunday, June 2, 2-9 p.m. at the Dingus’ home: 8868 Manda Lane, Crestwood, 63126.  No gifts, please, just come and help celebrate!  RSVP maryhdin@yahoo.com or 314-843-9432.  Congratulations, Clare!

Tuesday
May282013

Worship Music in June

June 9 - Choir will sing Be Unto Your Name.  Clare Dingus will accompany on the oboe.  Aleta Klein and Gay will perform a piano duet.

June 16 - J.D. Brooks will be the guest organist while Gay is on vacation.  J.D. is the music director at The Ethical Society of St. Louis.  Our section leaders will provide solos.

June 23 - The guest pianist will be Laura Rakestraw while Gay is at the Worship and Music conference at Montreat.  Our section leaders will provide solos.

June 30 - Lucy Conklin (pictured) will sing a solo, and the choir will perform the gospel song Soon And Very Soon.  Lucy is Kathy Sherrick’s daughter.