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One Family Worship Experience
It’s not too late if you reach out to Kevin now...Children and Youth included as this is a One Family Worship experience - no Sunday School but the Nursery is open and staffed...it’s a fifth Sunday of the month, so we will do something different in worship. We are looking for poems that have nurtured and/or challenged your faith, your humanity, your spirit. If you would also be willing to read them or reflect on them in worship, please let us know that as well. Questions? [email protected]
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Worship with Us this Sunday | |
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January 29, 2023
10:00am In-person and Facebook Live or replay on Facebook later
We will enjoy some of the poetry in scripture including Jesus’ Beatitudes, Psalm 8, the love passage from 1Corinthians and God’s requirements in Micah 6. We will also hear from you as we see nurture, encouragement, challenge, beauty as we live our lives as faithfully as possible.
We have dedicated our financial pledges for 2023. The Stewardship Commission is eager to receive additional pledge cards/emails in advance of next Sunday’s Annual Budget Meeting which takes place immediately following worship in the sanctuary and on FB Live. Thank you!
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Please participate in worship virtually via our livestream on Facebook if that is convenient for you and/or if you have tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days.
Masks should be worn and respected for in-person worship under the following conditions:
1) You have tested positive for COVID 6-10 days ago and you still have symptoms;
2) You are in a high-risk group and/or have underlying conditions;
3) You are more comfortable wearing a mask.
In order to protect individuals and the wider community, we strongly encourage up-to-date vaccinations and boosters against all communicable diseases.
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No Sunday School this week – it’s a Fifth Sunday so we all worship together.
Children and Youth included -- we are looking for poems that have nurtured and/or challenged your faith, your humanity, your spirit. Send them along! If you would also be willing to read them or reflect on them in worship, please let us know that as well. Questions? [email protected]
This winter our children are learning about some of the people who met Jesus. Most of these stories are found in the Gospel of John: Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the first disciples, a blind man, the little boy with fish and bread, and many more.
Youth are using a new curriculum called Feasting on the Word. This curriculum is lectionary based with activities and discussions around topics of interest to youth as they relate to scripture.
Contact Marsha Peek: [email protected]
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Budget Forum after Worship this Sunday, Jan 29
Copies of the 2023 Proposed Budget are available on the round table in the Gathering Space or online: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ao0yqdxr6qlvrdo/2023%20Budget%20Meeting%20documents.pdf?dl=0
You do not need a Dropbox.com account to view the documents. If you have any trouble, email [email protected] and we will send you a copy.
Our Annual Budget Meeting will be immediately after worship on Sunday, February 5.
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Beware of scams and phishing! Fraudulent emails pretending to be church staff have been around for quite some time. Fraudulent texts claiming to be Kevin have started to come to PUCCers’ phones this week. Be careful and do not respond to these or other suspicious messages - even if an email or text at first sounds like someone you know and trust. Reminder: be vigilant with your personal information!
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Ice Skating at Queeny Park in Ballwin on Sunday, February 5 from 3-4:30pm
Meet us in the lobby at 2:30pm.
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Chili Cook-off & Brownie Bake-off - a fundraiser for our Youth Summer Mission Trip – Sunday, March 5 after worship | |
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We are looking for someone to organize a team to coordinate the Community Easter Egg Hunt this spring. Interested? Questions? [email protected]
We are also looking for one or two people to help Harold Cobb coordinate daytime outings several times in 2023. Pre-Covid, this was called Not Just For Men but we are looking for a new name. Outings included museums, traveling exhibits, restaurants. Thanks for considering this!
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Kristin Nolte & Brandon Edwards - preparing to welcome 1st baby!
Lillie Jane Olive Sableman born to Paul & Shantel on 01/05/23!
Remembering/Grieving/Giving Thanks for Tyler Wessel on 21st Bday.
Lunar New Year!
All the acts of kindness, justice and equity near and far.
Karla Shelton - healing after last week’s surgery.
Gail Haack - scheduling biopsy for sinus cyst... then surgery.
Marion Pleis - back at Cape Albeon after hip surgery & rehab; now has Covid.
Schulenburgs - Kaylyn & David’s Milo William born 11-30 is in NICU.
He is making strides: up above 3.5lbs
Aftermath of the multiple deadly gun violence events in California
All impacted by Covid-19.
The continuing war in Ukraine.
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Ponder
Love Came for Me
by Mo Thomas
WHEN
You peeled away all of the
Psychology, theology,
Masks, tasks,
Fear-induced analysis, emotional paralysis,
Games, shames, blames,
And fancy man-plans
YOU
Reached into the Deepest Part of me
THERE
Lay my true self
Exposed and vulnerable and
Terrified that no one
Loved me, valued me
Understood me, loved me, enjoyed me.
FINALLY
I looked left and caught a glimpse of
Reality's Eyes Burning with Holy Fire
And became fully persuaded
That I've been Loved and Embraced
From before there was time.
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The Little Rock Nine
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 11:00a.m. to 12:00pm
Presented by the National Park Service
Park Rangers at Central Little Rock High School National Historic Site share the story of the Little Rock Nine, a group of high school students who persevered for their right to an integrated education after the 1954 Supreme Court ruling Brown vs. Board of Education. In honor of Black History Month.
All ages. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.
Register asap as space is limited - https://slcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=309945
If it’s full, make a note to yourself to find the recording -- available on the SLCL YouTube page within three business days.
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AARP free tax preparation
AARP in conjunction with the IRS provides free tax preparation services by its group of certified volunteers for seniors and low income taxpayers. The local site is at Salem Methodist Church on Manchester Road. If you or anyone you know might benefit from this service, please contact Peter LaSalle (an 18 year veteran preparer) anytime after Feb 12th at 636 579 0970.
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Mental Health Support
988 (new nationwide 3-digit number similar to 911… call or text)
24/7 Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK) | 800-SUICIDE: 800-784-2433
24/7 Missouri Department of Mental Health 800-811-4760
Text 741741 and someone will text right back…www.crisistextline.org
Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis 314-449-6713
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WORSHIP SUNDAYS at 10:00am
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2841 N Ballas Road,
St. Louis, MO 63131
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We appreciate your submissions of jokes, quotes, photos, videos, weekly opportunities, Mid~Week Meditation ideas, scriptures that are important to you, hymn/song suggestions, poetry, etc. We would love to hear from you: [email protected] | |
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