January 11-18, 2018
Living Christ in This World
THE BANNER
Please join the Women of CSMSG for our 25th Annual Women's Retreat February 23 & 24. Author Susan Alexander Yates leads this year's Lenten retreat at Mercy Center. Based on Susan's book, "Risky Faith", she will take us on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. With "Risky Faith", you can move from defeat to victory. The Retreat begins at 5 PM on Friday until 9 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Registration is online.
PREACHING SCHEDULE
January 14 The Rev. Dr. John Kilgore
January 21 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
January 28 The Rev. Anne Kelsey
February 4 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
As of Tuesday, January 9, we have received 333 pledges for a total of $1,706,130. Our goal for 2018 is $2,000,000.
The list of pledgers will be in the Annual Report next week. As of today the following people have returned their pledge cards:
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Adaire
Mr. & Mrs. William Albinson
Mr. Mark Alford & Dr. Mari 
  Watanabe
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Allen, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Steven A
Mr. & Mrs. A. Randall Alt
Ms. Beverly Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Anderson
Dr. & Mrs. Craig Anzilotti
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Aplington
The Rev. & Mrs. Andrew Archie
Mrs. Dale Arn
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Arneson
Mr. Peder Arneson
Mr. Nicholas Ayling
Mrs. Ann Babington
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Baker
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Baldwin, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Randolph Ballinger
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Barnett
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barrett
Ms. Gretchen Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bean
Ms. Sandra Behrens
Dr. Walter Benoist
Mr. & Mrs. R. Michael Bickel
Mrs. Suzanne Billhymer
Mrs. Ruth Binger
Mr. & Mrs. Van-Lear Black III
Ms. Catherine Bollinger
Mr. David Boudinet
Mrs. Janet Boudinet
Mrs. Peggy Bowe
Mr. & Mrs. David Breckenridge
Mr. Steve Breihan
Mr. Mark Brickhouse
Mr. & Mrs. James Brigham, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. A. V. L. Brokaw III
Dr. & Mrs. David Brown
Mr. Dwyer Brown & Dr. Nancy
  Reynolds
Mr. Russell Browning
Ms. Jean Bryant
Mr. Doug Burden & Mrs. Jeanne
  Allison
Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Burke
Mr. Jack Burks
Mrs. Michelle Burks
Mrs. Patricia Burridge
Mr. & Mrs. J. Bruce Butler, Jr.
Ms. Sue Butler
Mr. Larry Butterfield
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Bye
Mrs. Ann Case
Mrs. Herbert Cavin
Ms. Elizabeth Cawns
Mr. Timothy Chapman
Dr. & Mrs. William Chapman
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Clarke III
Mr. Nicholas Clifford
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Cline
Ms. Alyssa Cornell
Mr. James Cosgrove
Mr. Bertram Culver
Mr. C. Baker Cunningham &
  Mrs. Doris Drewry
Dr. Joseph Cusumano &
  Dr. Mary Ann Cook
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Dacey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Daiber
Mrs. Carolyn Danforth
Mr. & Mrs. James Daniels
Mrs. Anne Davidson
Mrs. Marianna Deal
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Demerath
Mr. & Mrs. Adalbert Dietz
Ms. Laureen Di Bisceglie
Mr. James Dodds III
Mrs. Natalie Dohr
Mrs. Nancy Donohoo and Mr.
  Michael Salsich
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Douglass
Dr. & Mrs. Ian Duncan
Mrs. Patricia Edenburn
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Eichenberger
Mr. & Mrs. William Einig
Mr. Edgar Ellermann
Mr. Phil Estep and Mrs. Mary
  Carpenter
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Ewbank
Ms. Ruth Ezell
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Fasterling
Mrs. Nancy Atkins Ferriss
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fischer
Ms. Marguerite Fischer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fisher
Ms. Alice Flynn
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gaskin
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Goldkamp
Mr. & Mrs. James Foley
Mr. George Fonyo
Mrs. Mary Forsen
Mrs. Mary Forsythe
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fort
Mr. & Mrs. Lucien Fouke, Jr.
Mr. William Fox
Mrs. Barbara Wall Fraser
Mr. Joseph Freund
Mr. Arthur Gallagher
Dr. Erin Gardner & Ms. Emily
  Gardner
Mrs. Marguerite Garrick
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Giessow
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gilleland
Mrs. Nichola Gillis
Dr. & Mrs. J. Todd Glass
Mr. & Mrs. F. Joseph Goldkamp
Mr. & Mrs. Lucas Gredell
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Greenlaw
Mr. Phillip Groenweghe
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Guarraia
Mr. Thomas & Dr. Emily Guignon
Ms. Carla Haack
Dr. Andrea & Dr. Ian Hagemann
Mr. Peter Hall
The Honorable Jean Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hanrahan
Mr. & Dr. Kenton Harper
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Harper
Mr. & Mrs. David Hatfield
Mrs. Ann Hawken
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hays
Mr. & Mrs. John Heil
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hogan
Mr. & Mrs. James Holbrook, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Fielding Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holmes, Jr.
Dr. Sandra Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Horlacher
Mrs. Kathie Hoyer
Dr. & Mrs. Eddy Hsueh
Mr. & Mrs. William Hudson
Ms. Jeannette Huey
Mr. Benjamin Humphreys
Mrs. Helen Hunter
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Hyers
Mr. & Mrs. Chi Ip
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Jacobi
Dr. & Mrs. Brett Jagger
Mrs. Christy James
Mr. & Mrs. T. Frank James III
Mr. Mark Jarvis
Mr. & Mrs. David Johnson
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Johnson
Mr. C. Norman Jones &
  Mrs. Barbara Wall Fraser
Ms. Polly Jones
Ms. Norma Deen Juracsik
Mr. & Mrs. Blair Kaiser
Mrs. Carlyn Katz
Ms. Nancy Kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Klamer
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Klein
Mrs. Joanne Knight
Mrs. Margaret Kobusch
Mr. & Mrs. John Koykka
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas
  Kouchoukos
Dr. Frederick Kraus &
  Mrs. Gayle Jackson
Ms. Katherine Krause
Mr. & Mrs. Douglass Krutewicz
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Laakko
Ms. Laura Lambrix
Ms. Barbara Landesman
Mr. & Mrs. David Latham, Jr.
Ms. Sherry Leeds
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lehman
Ms. Emily Lehr
Mr. Ralph Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Likes
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lilgendahl
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lilgendahl, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. James Littlefield
Mr. & Mrs. John Peters
  MacCarthy
Mr. Stephen Eisele & Mr. Ian
  Mackey
Ms. Maggy Malcolm
Dr. Jay & Dr. Sue Marshall II
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Martens
Mr. Andrew Martin
Mr. & Mrs. David Martin
Dr. & Mrs. Noel Martin II
Dr. Michael Mauney &
  Dr. Cheryl Marcus
Mr. & Mrs. Charles McAlpin
Mrs. Judith McCaffrey
Ms. Virginia McCann
Mr. & Mrs. Guy McClellan
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick McCoy, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McCoy
Mr. Brian McDonald
Dr. Marjorie McFarland
Mr. & Mrs. Jim McGrath
Mr. James McGregor II
Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan McJunkin
Mr. William McNew, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Merkel
Mr. Jefferson Miller, Jr. &
  Mrs. Abby Castle
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Mills
Mr. & Mrs. Mac Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Moppins, Jr.
Ms. Ann Muehlmann
Mr. Gerald Mueller
Dr. John & Dr. Stephanie Nash
Ms. Judy Neely
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nelson
Dr. Johanna Nicholas
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nickelson
Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Nickerson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Niemann
Mrs. N. Carter Noel
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Noland
Mr. Wayne Norwood
Dr. & Mrs. Henry Ollinger
Mr. & Mrs. David Ott
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Panke
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Patterson
Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson
Ms. Janet Peterson
Mr. Robert Phillips &
  Angela Mitchell-Phillips
Mrs. Kate Pitman
Mr. & Mrs. William Polk, Jr.
Mrs. Anne Pommer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pompian


Mr. Paul Powell & Mrs. Janet
  Jorgenson
Mrs. Patricia Pruett
Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Pruett
Mr. & Mrs. H. Shelby Pruett, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Ralph
Dr. & Mrs. Wilson Ray
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Reed
Ms. Carolyn Rhett
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rice
Mrs. Margaret Richardson
Mr. Mike Ritter
Mr. & Mrs. J. Allan Roney
Dr. & Mrs. John Rohrbaugh
Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Rouse III
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Rowe
Mrs. Marjory Russell
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rutledge
Mrs. Edward L. Salmon, Jr.
Mrs. Janice Sample
Dr. Sarah Sandberg
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sanders, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. William Sant III
Mr. Ron Sauget
Mrs. Elizabeth Sayad
Mr. & Mrs. E. Schlanker, Jr.
Ms. Carol Schlueter
Mr. & Mrs. William Schock
Mr. F. Carl Schumacher, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schmitz
Mr. George Schwartz &
  Mr. Randy Smith
Mrs. Kathy Schweich
Mrs. Ann Scott
Mr. Hugh Scott III
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sewell
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sheehan
Mr. & Mrs. James Sherby
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sherwood
Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Sherwood
Mr. Stephen Shepley
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Shillington
Mrs. Sudie Shinkle
Mrs. Caryl Simon
Mr. John Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sked
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Smith
Mr. Gary Smith & Mrs. Shirley
  Bynum Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Smith
Mr. Trip Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy V. G. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schmitz
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Scudder
  Sommer
Mr. Glennon Sontag
Mrs. Eve Spencer
Dr. & Mrs. Jamieson Spencer
Mr. Michael & Dr. Nofa Spencer
Mrs. Jessica Speropulos
Mr. William Springer &
  Ms. Patricia West
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Stanton
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Stenson
Mr. & Mrs. James Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. William Stieglitz
Mr. Brick Storts IV
Dr. Eric & Dr. Marya Strand
Mrs. Mary Strassner
Mrs. Georgianna Streett
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Street
Mr. & Mrs. G. Carroll
  Stribling, Jr.
Mrs. Jeanette Sturgis
Mr. & Mrs. William
  Arthur Sullins, Jr.
Mrs. Marjorie Sundfors
Mr. & Mrs. John Sutherland
Mrs. Sharon Taylor
Mrs. Elizabeth Teasdale
Mr. James Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Thomson
Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Thompsen
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Throdahl
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Tipton
Ms. Janet Torrisi-Mokwa
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Turley
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Turner
Mr. & Mrs. John Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valier
Mr. & Mrs. William Van Luven
Mr. & Mrs. James von der Heydt
Mr. & Mrs. Eric van Luven
Mrs. June von Weise
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Vorih
Ms. Sandra Vuitel
Dr. Judith Walker de Felix
Mr. & Mrs. John Wallace, Jr.
Mrs. Katherine Warne-Riggs
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Warren
Mr. David Weir & Ms. Thea Sherry
Mrs. Carol Wells
Mrs. Linn Wells
Mrs. Joanna Werner
Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Whitlock
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Wiedle
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wilhelm
Mr. Daniel Williamson
Mrs. Eleanor Withers
Mrs. Barbara Wohltman
Dr. Michael & Dr. Soraya
  Wolverson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woods, Jr.
Mrs. Roberta Woods
Ms. Gina Wright
Mr. Bruce Wroblewski
Mr. William Wulfing
Dr. & Mrs. Luke Yarbrough
Mr. George Yoder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zaccarello
   & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Zimmerman
THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, January 14, 2018
GUEST PREACHER : Our preacher this Sunday is the Rev. Dr. John W. Kilgore. John was a long time member of this parish, was ordained to the priesthood in 2004, and served Christ Church Cathedral as a canon. We welcome John back to the pulpit of The Church of St. Michael & St. George.

RECTOR’S FORUM: Please join the Rector as he leads a study of the “Old Testament Roots of the Gospel” from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR LUNCH : Confirmands, families, and sponsors will meet and eat again Sunday at 11 AM-Noon in the Gym.

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
Sunday's spotlight is shining on The Church School, Youth Ministry, and Parent Link programs here at CSMSG.
Did you know that nine out of the 36 Church School teachers grew up in our own Church School program? Did you know that Caroline Ott, a member of the Youth Confirmation class, is the fourth generation to attend CSMSG? That's right, Bob and Eliza Streett's parents were members! Which brings us to the Parent Link ministry: parents and grandparents are invited to attend the Parent Link programs to learn how to keep their offspring in church. Make plans now to attend the February 25 Parenting event at 11:30 AM in the Great Hall. Stop by the YM table in the Great Hall today to learn more.

THIS WEEK
Monday, January 15
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: "Mothers of the Messiah" - The arrival of Jesus Christ came as the fulfillment of centuries of preparation and promises God made to Israel. Join us to explore the lives of the foreigners, queens, and other women in Jesus' ancestral line from Eve to Mary. All ladies of the parish are invited to come as you are available from 9-9:45 on AM Monday mornings in the Armstrong Room.

Tuesday, January 16
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study, "Redemption in the Books of Moses" led by the Rev. Peter Speropulos; 11:30 to Noon: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel; Noon: Lunch, the Great Hall. Lunch costs $7. Reservations are required by Sunday evening, January 14, to Lynne Roney at lynneroney@sbcglobal.net or 314.727.7175.
12:30 PM: Guest speakers: Dedee Lhamon and Cathy Sanders of The Covering House, which provides refuge and restoration for sexually exploited and trafficked children and teens; 1:30 PM: CSL Executive Board meeting, Library.

Friday, January 19
FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Review the Collect and Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. We meet Friday mornings in the Library from 7:30-8:30 AM following Holy Eucharist at 7 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Saturday, January 20
HUNGER MINISTRY SANDWICH MAKING: Sandwich Making will take place Saturday, January 20. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael’s Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 AM in the Taylor Room to make sandwiches for the Bridge and FOCUS St. Louis clients.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, January 21
ANNUAL MEETING: CHILI, SOUP AND PIES ARE NEEDED for the lunch following our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 21. Contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 if you are willing to whip up a batch of chili or soup or bake a pie. The coveted Chili, Soup, and Pie Champion aprons will be awarded to the winners!
Plan now to attend the fun-filled Annual Meeting next Sunday. The meeting takes place immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy. Just stay in your pew to enjoy the Church School and Youth Ministry skits, state of the church speech by our Rector, the Senior Warden's report, and more! A Chili, Soup, and Pie lunch follows the meeting.

Sunday, January 21
HUNGER MINISTRY FUNDRAISER:
Save the date for the Hunger MInistry Fundraiser! Thursday, January 25 at Panera Bread on 1909 Brentwood.

Sunday, January 28
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOK : John Tyler’s all-new book-Be Still and Know: Daily Retreats for Lent-will be available for purchase for $9.99 in the Great Hall beginning Sunday, January 28. All sales proceeds will go directly to The St. Michael’s Houses Ministry that helps build affordable housing for low-income families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to own a home.

Saturday, February 17
LENTEN QUIET MORNING: "Friendship: What We Miss and What God Offers" is the title of Lenten Quiet Morning. Our guest preacher, The Rev'd Canon Victor Lee Austin, Ph.D., is Theologian-in-residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Incarnation in Dallas. A priest-scholar, Father Austin's background is in both the parish ministry and the academic world as a former parish rector and college professor. From 2005 to 2016 he was Theologian-in-residence at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. His book, Up with Authority: Why We Need Authority to Flourish as Human Beings , was published by T&T Clark and shortlisted for the 2013 Michael Ramsey prize. His most recent book , Losing Susan: Brain Disease, the Priest's Wife, and the God Who Gives and Takes Away , is published by Brazos Books. He blogs at http://edod.org/diary-of-a-theologian/ and is the father of two and grandfather of five.

Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Save The Date
2018 Weekend Women’s Retreat at Mercy Center
"Susan's very real and inspiring example helps lift our hearts from the lesser things that so easily weigh us down and discourage us to set our sights on the greatness of God..." Kristine Getty, Writer/Artist
Stop by the table in the Great Hall today to learn more!
We are thrilled to have author Susan Alexander Yates leading this year's Lenten retreat at Mercy Center. Based on Susan's book, Risky Faith, she will take us on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. "With Risky Faith, you can move from defeat to victory."
Please join the Women of CSMSG for this the 25th Annual Women's Retreat! The Retreat begins at 5 PM on Friday until 9 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Registration is online at www.csmsg.org .

Sunday, February 25
CHARACTER MATTERS: Save-the-Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018 – Parent Link presents a parenting seminar on “Character Matters” by Susan Alexander Yates from 11:30 AM-1 PM. A light lunch will be served and childcare will be provided with advance reservation. Register for this seminar online at www.csmsg.org in the Parent Link webpage.

Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14
THE CSMSG FLOWER GUILD invites you to a SPRING WORKSHOP : On April 13 and 14, the Flower Guild will sponsor a workshop in flower arranging for church arrangements, special events arrangements, and home dinners. Our Guest designer is Alan Gray, owner of Old Vicarage Gardens in East Ruston, UK; Alan designs all the arrangements for the Cathedral in the historic city of Norwich; he also writes about gardens and arrangements in UK journals, and co-presents a weekly radio show. CSMSG parishioners will be given advance invitations by mail, after which invitations will go out to local churches and garden clubs. SEATING IS LIMITED so don't delay sending in your reservation! Alan Gray's website:  e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk
CHURCH SCHOOL  
Preschool I and II parents are invited to their children's 10:20 AM Chapel service this Sunday to hear them sing a song that they have practiced.

Church School e-letter: Thanks to Amy Zimmerman, the Church School has a new and improved weekly e-letter. If you are not receiving it, please let Amy at amyz@csmsg.org or Jane Fisher at jane@csmsg.org know.
PARENT LINK  
PARENT LINK WEBPAGE: Check out our newly-revised Parent Link home page listing current articles, books, and resources of interest for Christian parents. "Faithful Generations", our adult SS class for parents and interested adults of all ages, now has its own page where you can find references to the topics and resources discussed in this class. Contact Marty@csmsg.org if you would like to review a book for this webpage.

SAVE-THE-DATE! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 "CHARACTER MATTERS": Parent Link presents a parenting seminar on Character Matters by Susan Alexander Yates from 11:30 AM – 1 PM. A light lunch will be served and childcare will be provided with advance reservation.

FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Join all generations of parents to discuss parenting in faith and encouraging a faithful generation of children. We meet each week for a discussion of what’s working, what worries us, and for a community of support. This class meets in the Wydown Meeting Room (just off of the Library) each Sunday from 10:30-11 AM.

PARENT LINK REGISTRATION: All interested adults are asked to sign up to be a part of the CSMSG Parent Link by going to the Parent Link Homepage and registering . This will ensure that you receive the most current information about this new ministry for parents of all ages and stages of life!
YOUTH MINISTRY  
Visit the YM webpage for more information on events below:  

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR LUNCH: Confirmands, families, and sponsors will meet and eat again on Sunday, January 14, 11 AM-Noon in the Gym.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE DAY : Confirmands, it’s your chance to give back! Mark your calendars for Monday, January 15 (MLK Day), from 9:00 AM - 12 PM. Or 4 PM is you want to stay for lunch and the movie "Hidden Figures".

DIOCESAN LOCK-IN Haven’t you been dreaming of spending the night in the Cathedral?! This is your chance. This annual Lock-in at Christ Church Cathedral will be Friday, February 9, at 7 PM through Saturday, February 10, at 9 AM. Come have some fun, tour the cathedral, ring the bells, and meet some new Episcopal youth. Sign up here ASAP.

VERGER’S WALK for Confirmation families will be at 5 PM on Saturday, January 20, followed by dinner in the Taylor Room at 6 PM. Come learn how story, liturgy, and the physical space of the church are connected.

WINTER RETREAT: Join us at the YMCA of the Ozarks for a weekend away! Mark your calendar now for Saturday, January 27, through the early afternoon of Sunday, January 28. Middle School and High School retreats will be held separately but concurrently this weekend. Sign up coming soon!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION WEEK PLANNING: MSMW is one of our most powerful programs each summer as students learn the importance of following Christ in the world by loving God and loving our neighbors. We are looking for interested adults to join our planning committee to plan for June 2018. If you’re interested, please email timothy@csmsg.org for more information.

SANDWICH MAKING: Join the Youth Ministry and the Hunger Ministry to make sandwiches for those in need in the Taylor Room on Saturday, January 20, from 10-11 AM. RSVP to Jeannette Thompson, jeannettecaldwellthompson@gmail.com .

YM TUESDAY NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE: The YM shares information regarding events, sign-ups, and volunteer opportunities via our Tuesday e-newsletter. To sign up, please email timothy@csmsg.org . You can also view our calendar and sign up online at www.csmsg.org/family/youth/upcoming-ym-events/  
WOMEN'S RETREAT IN FEBRUARY   
2018 Weekend Women's Retreat at Mercy Center
Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24, 2018
The Mercy Center
begins Friday at 5 PM, and ends Saturday at 5 PM.
"Reading Risky Faith by Susan Alexander Yates, was like drinking a cup of tea with a wise friend - a sage - and from which I walked away changed by the picture she offered me of God." Sara Hagerty, Author, Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet .
We are thrilled to have author Susan Alexander Yates leading this year's Lenten retreat at Mercy Center. Based on Susan's book, Risky Faith , she will take us on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. "With Risky Faith , you can move from defeat to victory."
Please join the Women of CSMSG for this our 25th Annual Women's Retreat!
The Retreat begins at 5 PM on Friday until 9 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM-5 PM. Registration is online at www.csmsg.org .
Contact Laurie at 314.721.1502 or Laurie@csmsg.org.
PASTORAL CARE
Is there someone you haven't seen recently at Church? If you or someone you know is ill or hospitalized, please let us know how we can help. Please call us at 314.721.1502 or contact Debbie at communications@csmsg.org or Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org .

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"IN THE LOOP!" 
A hearing loop for hearing aid and cochlear implant users has been installed in the main sanctuary. Loop listeners are available for those without a compatible hearing device. more