Living Christ in this World
January 15-22, 2021
THE BANNER Is it possible to have an Annual Meeting without chili? We do not want to find out! Although the meeting will be held online this year, you can enjoy chili while you watch the meeting from home by registering for Chili Pickup at CSMSG. Pick up your complimentary bowl of chili, a slice of cornbread, and oyster crackers on Saturday, January 23, from 1 to 2 PM at the Ellenwood entrance. On Sunday, January 24, after online or outdoor service, warm up your chili and cozy up to your computer to take part in CSMSG's first Annual Meeting via Zoom at 11 AM. The theme of this year's meeting is God is with Us from Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17. The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed parish-wide on the morning of January 24. Register for Chili Pickup at CSMSG by Thursday, January 21, using the link below. Email Laurie Brown with questions at laurie@csmsg.org.
SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM, 9 AM and 10 AM this Sunday, January 17, will be held outdoors on the Wydown Playground. In response to the Bishop's request, indoor services are suspended. Those attending should park along Wydown Boulevard.

Registration is required for all services online using the links below, at www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5 PM Friday. All attendees are required to wear masks.

For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available on Sunday at 10 AM at www.csmsg.org. 
COMMUNION PICKUP
Parishioners unable to attend in-person Sunday worship may pick up a Home Communion packet for at-home distribution. The wafers will be consecrated at the 10 AM Sunday service and processed out by the priest who will be distributing the packets. The Holy Communion pickup will be from 11 to 11:15 AM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance. Registration is required by the Thursday night prior at midnight.
COFFEE HOUR continues via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying outdoor or online worship. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish each Sunday morning.
THIS WEEK AT CSMSG
Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
COVID UPDATE The State of Missouri announced plans to expand Covid vaccinations to individuals included in Phase 1B, Tier 2 beginning Monday, January 18. Tier 2 includes individuals over the age of 65. Visit the State of Missouri vaccine website at www.covidvaccine.mo.gov for more information. Check the registration links below to see if your area is scheduling Phase 1B, Tier 2 vaccinations:
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
A generous donation from parishioners Jim and Meredith Holbrook allowed us to upgrade technology at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. These improvements help our staff work more efficiently, enable clergy and staff to communicate and engage with the congregation, and allow us to continue our efforts to provide online services and resources to our parish. Thank you to Jim and Meredith for investing in our Church and ensuring that we are faithful to our mission to "live Christ's life into the world."

If you are interested in learning about other projects that require funding, please contact Alexis Azar Posnanski, Director of Stewardship and Giving, at aposnanski@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502, ext. 4044.
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Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our outdoor services and events by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
WINTER WOMEN'S RETREAT SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
Join us for Awakening: Changing Seasons of Prayer, an online retreat for women, on Saturday, January 30 from 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM. We have come through a dark place and are awakening to a new year. What is our next step? Centering prayer can help us remember the time which drew us to Christ and help us find God. The retreat, led by Susan Komis, former Director of Chapter Programs & Services for the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. organization, includes opening prayer, presentation, group discussion and a brief period of centering prayer.

Registration is free thanks to the Jan Torrisi Mokwa Fund and the generosity of Joan and John Tyler. Please register online using the link below to receive the Zoom link or email Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER AND MUSIC DONATIONS Several names were omitted from the list of people whose generous donations helped provide flowers and music for our Christmas services. The complete list is below:

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The Rev. & Mrs. Andrew J. Archie
Bob & Betsy Panke
Georgia Streett
Nancy Thomas
John R. & Joan C. Tyler

Memorial
Dale Arn by Don & Cathy Sanders
R. Dale Arn Jr. by Brian, Kris & Family
R. Dale Arn Jr. by Sara Arn
Carlisle Vose Brigham by the Brigham Family
Ruth & John Ehni by Mr. & Mrs. William Van Luven
Brandon Hsueh by his Family
Julie Hutson by Brian, Kris, & Family
Lt. Col. Clymer Defoor Jeffries by Drs. Jay & Sue Marshall
Mary & Oliver Langenberg by Carrie & Bill Polk & Family
Pete Makulec by Brian, Kris & Family
John & Sharon McCoy by their Grandchildren
Holly Storts Morriss by her brother, Brick, & Family
The the Glory of God and in memory of Margaret & Pat Patteson by Marty & Will Chapman
Betty & Ned Russell by Ginny & John Rowe
Hugh Scott Jr. by Hugh Scott III & Family
In loving memory of Keith Shaw by Michael Sims

Thank Offerings
Trey, Jordan, Blaise, Parker, Jennie, Parks, Dillon & Amber Sanders by Don & Cathy Sanders
Our Children, Grandchildren & The Church of St. Michael & St. George by Chris & Bob Barrett
Our Grandchildren: Graham, Alex & Tyler King; Paddie & Ellie Anne Ryan by Larry & Pat Sewell
Our healthy, happy Grandchildren & Children by Holly & Jeff Demerath
Our Children, Molly, Anne & Andrew by Mark & Sudie Throdahl
The Nicaragua Mission Ministry by Barbara Madison
The Playground Church Services by Dave, Laurie, Will & Lily Brown
In Thanksgiving for our Clergy and Staff at CSMSG by Marty & Will Chapman
Family & Friends by Sherry Leeds

CHRISTMAS MUSIC
The Rev. & Mrs. Andrew J. Archie
Bob & Betsy Panke
Georgia Streett
John R. & Joan C. Tyler

Memorial
Charles C. Allen Jr. by Mr. & Mrs. William L. Polk Jr.
Dale Arn, DH Sanders Sr., Pete Makulec by the Sanders Family
Carlisle Vose Brigham by the Brigham Family
James P. Caldwell by Drs. Jay & Sue Marshall
To the Glory of God and in memory of Florence & Charles Chapman by Marty & Will Chapman
Adele McCarthy Forman & Wade K. Forman by Christy & Tad Fryer
Aubrey & Rosemary Hamilton by their Daughters
Brandon Hsueh by his Family
Tom James by his Mother, Sisters & Family
Frederick Kraus by his wife, Gayle Jackson (Kraus)
Gene & Betty Lewis, Stephen McKee Lewis, Timothy J. McCoy by their Family
Pete Makulec by Sara Arn
Alice McAfee Scott by Hugh Scott III and Family
Bill & Darlene Roscrow by Dave, Laurie, Will & Lily Brown
Ruth & Harold Van Luven by Mr. & Mrs. William Van Luven
Dr. Edward Wallace by Anonymous
In loving memory of Edward A. Wallace by Cathy Curtiss

Thank Offerings
Sara Arn, Blaise Sanders, Parks Sanders by Cathy & Don Sanders
In honor of Sara W. Arn by Brian, Kris & Family
Our healthy, happy Grandchildren & Children by Holly & Jeff Demerath
Our Children, Grandchildren & The Church of St. Michael & St. George by Chris & Bob Barrett
Our Grandchildren Jasper & Beatrice by Mark & Sudie Throdahl
In gratitude for the entire Staff, Clergy & Choir of CSMSG for continuing to offer the liturgies, the services, and fellowship to the Congregation by Ginny & John Rowe
Family & Friends by Sherry Leeds
In Thanksgiving for Rob Lehman & Nick Bideler & our Choir by Marty & Will Chapman
The St. Michael & St.George Clergy & Staff by Barbara Madison
THE LORD'S PRAYER CURRICULUM
Children's Ministry started a six-week curriculum from Illustrated Ministry that is a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9b-13. Each component is an invitation to experience this popular prayer through art, reflection, and discussion.

The Lord's Prayer Curriculum packets are available for pickup at any Sunday outdoor worship service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. You also may request delivery of a packet or arrange for pickup other than Sundays by contacting Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org or 314- 721-1502 ext. 4033.
Sunday School on Instagram Live – Join Kyle and Jess on Sundays at 11:15 AM as we walk through the Book of Acts. You can find us @csmsgyouthministry on Instagram. 

Youth Group on Zoom Youth Group is back and we are excited to see you Sunday, January 17, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Get ready for games, the wheel of destiny, and compline.

High School Small Groups – High school small groups continue weekly. This semester we walk through the Book of Ruth. There are three opportunities for small groups this year:
  • Guys Small Group - Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (in person)
  • Girls Small Group - Tuesdays at 4:15 PM (Zoom)
  • Girls Small Group - Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (in person)

Email Jess Speropulos at jess@csmsg.org to sign up.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS - Christ and Culture Registration remains open for this seven-week course taught by The Rev. Peter Speropulos. The class meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please read Holy, the Firm by Annie Dillard in preparation. Register for Christ and Culture

Five Ways to Flourish in Journaling Journaling can be a rewarding tool for introspection and spiritual discipline, but often can be difficult to begin. This article from desiringgod.org provides helpful tips for getting started and sticking with journaling.

THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be Thursday, January 21 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE All ladies of the church are invited to Bible study via Zoom on Tuesday, January 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Bible study continues weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

The next CSL meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, with a discussion of the book Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini presented by Alison Wiedle. The Lenten Series presented by John Tyler begins February 23. Register by emailing Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com by February 19. Zoom ID and password for CSL meetings are provided Sunday prior to the meeting by email. To be added to the CSL email list, contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com or 314.300.8858.

FAITH IN ACTION
CSMSG offers a variety of ways to help those in need in our community, especially during this crisis. Various organizations are in need of donations of food, masks, and other items. Visit our website to learn how you can help: Help Hunger Ministry
COVID PROTOCOLS
If after attending a service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George or entering the premises you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you inform us, get tested as soon as possible, and notify us of the result so that we may take the necessary action. When you are waiting for your test results, we ask that you worship with us online. If you unfortunately test positive we ask that you worship with us online until you are cleared by a physician. For more details visit our website: Covid Protocols
SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute yoga class on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. If you are a new participant, email Laurie at laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation.
ISOLATION MEMORY BOX
Please consider providing a COVID-19 memory to the CSMSG pandemic isolation memory box. Families are encouraged to contribute a photo and short message to capture an experience from this unusual time. Isolation Memory Box Details
FORWARD DAY BY DAY
The Forward Day by Day daily devotion for disciples booklets are now available. Please email your mailing address to Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org if you would like a booklet sent to you. The Forward Day by Day daily devotions also are available online.