Email Newsletter: Today is Thursday, August 3, 2017

JOHN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 12567 Natural Bridge Road | Bridgeton, MO 63044

Call 314-739-3066 | Check us out at www.jcpchurch.org

ALSO THIS SUNDAY WOMEN’S MOVIE

DISCUSSION GROUP 9:30 am in the Library

All women are welcome!

This Sunday will wrap up the discussion of the movie, The Book Thief, the story of a young girl named Liesel as she grows up in the home of her adoptive parents amidst the horrors of WWII Germany.

New 5 week-DVD series Begins Sunday August 13

“HALF TRUTHS” BY ADAM HAMILTON

A DVD series that explores clichés such as God Helps

Those Who Help Themselves, Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Things

the Bible Doesn't Say

All women are welcome to join in the discussion of these common Christian clichés and how they line up to the message and ministry of Jesus.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Hello Saints!

Although I have been somewhat out of commission with my leg surgery, I have noticed that there are many others who are suffering with various illnesses and afflictions. I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I pray that you will walk in health and wholeness in our Lord every day. Take care of yourself!

The sermon this week is from Matthew 13 about the Wheat and the Weeds that are growing together somewhat mysteriously. We will unravel the mystery behind the wheat and the weeds growing together and how God will handle this problem. We simply do not go weeding out the bad; but in the end, that is when it will all be sorted out. Trust God with everything: weeds, wheat, and whatever ails you. Hang in there my friends!

~Pastor Joy

ALSO SUNDAY DURING WORSHIP Children’s Message – Getting Dirty

Holy Communion Clarinet Solo by Kathy Doty

Betty Basso passed away Sunday, July 30. Visitation will be today Thursday August 3, from 4:00-8:00pm at Ortman Stipanovich in Creve Coeur. The private interment service will be officiated by Pastor John tomorrow, Friday.

Please keep Betty's husband Lee, and sons Dennis and Michael in your prayers in their time of sorrow.

read the online obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=betty-k basso&pid=186261551&fhid=16840

THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 5 AT 6PM

This Saturday at 6:00pm there will be a Pizza Party Night at our church. This event has been planned by the 2-3-4-Group to celebrate the memory of Janet Miller. All are invited to come and join in the fun.

The pizza dough, sauce and cheese will be provided and you bring your favorite toppings. We will enjoy eating all the interesting combinations we create.

We will also play some games so feel free to bring your favorite board or card game.

ECUMENICAL PRAYER FOR PEACE Sunday, August 6 at Pallottine Renewal Center

15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd. at 3:00pm

Pallottine Renewal Center is hosting its third annual ecumenical hour of prayer, providing an opportunity to gather as a faith community. “This United Prayer for Peace service is addressing all the barriers that divide us. More than ever it seems the unification of all through prayer and action is needed,” says Marilyn Webb, executive director of the center. “Pallottine is a sacred place of peace. Our gift is offering our space as a place to come together in unity.” In addition to Pallottine, the sponsors of the event are the North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU), Presbytery’s Social Witness Policy Action Team and the Peace and the Justice Commission of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

PASTOR JOHN HEALTH UPDATE

Usually people like to keep their health issues private, but I have always believed a congregation should be updated on the health of their pastor. I had a series of doctor appointments this week and the results are mostly good: My foot is healing great and the antibiotic is doing its job to get rid of the infection. My blood sugar is back to normal as is my blood pressure. My kidneys took a pretty good hit with this last infection. But as of Tuesday the blood work showed they are moving in the right direction. However, because of the impact on the kidneys, I am not producing the amount of red blood cells and so that is why I have little energy. The kidney specialist has prescribed two medicines to help improve that and as my kidneys continue to improve, I should quickly make more red blood cells and I should be getting my energy back. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. The other day my wife Jackie said next summer she is shipping me North at the beginning of summer because the heat takes a toll on my feet! Maybe next summer will be milder?

Tuesday, August 8 The Summer Bible study, Experiencing Contagious Joy,

will continue through August 29. All women are welcome to join in this class that meets in the Library.

Sunday, August 13 Blessing of the Backpacks – Bring your backpacks and schoolbags to church for a blessing during worship.

Wednesday, August 16 The Handbell Choir will resume meeting. Contact Tara

Barnum if you’d like to participate.

Also Wednesday, August 16 Everyone is welcome to come and join our choir

rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Choir will begin on Wednesday, August 16 in the choir room.

Saturday, August 19 Open House at JCPC for Kelley & D. J. Hook

Sunday, August 20 Ordination and Installation Kara Myers, Stuart Kinquist

Also Sunday, August 20 This is the 3rd Sunday of the month so that means it’s time for Mugs & Muffins. All women are welcome to come to the JCPC Library from 9-9:30am for a time of

coffee, muffins and great conversation.

Sunday, August 27 Dedication of Banners during Worship

Monday, August 28 Session Meeting, 7pm

CARITAS PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP: ADVOCACY FOR THE

MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY

Learn about the genetics and environmental factors that increase a person's risk for mental health issues. Hear from a panel of people about their experience of severe and persistent mental health diagnoses like depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Receive training in how to have supportive conversations with people who may be struggling to accept mental health diagnoses or to pursue treatment for mental health issues. TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN UNIVERSITY CITY

FREE EVENT 9:00AM – 12:00PM

in honor of the newlyweds

Kelley & D.J. Hook you are invited to an

OPEN

HOUSE

August 19 | 1-6pm

At John Calvin Presbyterian Church

Celebrate with us as we wish them safe journeys

before they move to California!

Kelley & D. J. are registered at Target and

Bed, Bath and Beyond

KID’S CLUB NEWS

baby food jars for a craft project

The Kid's Club is working on a 6 week series called God and Nature. Since kids have been doing more things outside - with camp and vacations, these are good summertime lessons.

First Lesson was on "Water" Mary had a silly lesson trying to use a playdough cup. Water is a lot like the love of God. Everything stays alive with water.

The lessons for the next 5 weeks will focus on SEEDS, ROCK, STORMS, FLOWERS and SPICES. Have your kids come to see what all these have in common that tells us about God.

Robin Kinquist Director of Children's Ministry

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY The 1st Sunday of each month is when we celebrate the birthdays occurring in that month. All those having a birthday that particular month are recognized during worship and after worship there is birthday cake for everyone during coffee hour in the GE room.

We are asking for help with providing cake for each of the remaining months of this year.

ENOUGH CAKE FOR ABOUT 40 IS NEEDED:

A half-sheet cake, pieces cut 2x2, to serve 40

Or Cupcakes, 9x13 cakes, pieces cut 2x2, to serve 40

DATES THE CAKE IS NEEDED:

August 6 – Gil & Marion Elliott September 3 October 1 – Chris & Lisa Moore November 5 December 3

If you are willing to provide cakes for Birthday Sunday, (to serve

approximately 40 people), please speak with Jennifer Hardy

or Stuart Kinquist.

The following items are low in stock at the Community

Helping Ministry (CHM) Food Pantry:

just add water pancake mix

syrup jelly

There is a basket under the Signup Table for your donations. Thank you.

8/3 Andrew Van Buren 8/4 Rita Whitten Marion Elliott

Ruby Cooley 8/5 Barb Thomas 8/6 Carter Lipscomb Gianna Addison 8/8 Audrey Hahn 8/10 Bob Myers 8/11 Mary Myers 8/12 Harrison Barnum 8/16 Tai Edwardss 8/17 Grace Kelly 8/19 Cory Lipscomb 8/22 Susan Barnum 8/24 Eileen Pierce

KID’S CLUB

SUPPLIES

NEEDED

A SUCCESSFUL JULY FOR OUR YOUTH It seems like July is becoming youth-month at our church and this year was no different. In the month of July we had Vacation Bible School, Kid's Club Mini-Work Camp and our Youth Mission Work Camp. All three were great successes this year. Not only did we have great participation from youth, but we had wonderful help from our older youth and adult volunteers for all three of these events. In case you missed it, the Kid's Club Bird House Project was completed by the youth group mission trip by hanging the birdhouses at the trail-head of a new trail at Mound Ridge. With the approval of Don and Christy Foster, the camp directors, we will be able to have a sign made and call this area the Charlene Hadggega Bird Sanctuary. We have one more celebration and that will take place on Sunday, August 13th with our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Now we do more than bless the backpacks, we also recognize all those who will work for the next year in education: teachers, administrators and support staff. We invite everyone who participates in the education process to be here that Sunday to be recognized and blessed for the school year ahead. BTW, put on your calendars for 2018 the following dates: VBS - July 9-13, 2018 - Theme is "Shipwrecked" Kid's Club Mission Trip - July 22-23, 2018 Youth Mission Trip - July 22-27, 2018

WORK IN THE ENTRYWAY The work will probably not be completely done this Sunday, but we are redoing the entryway to create a more user friendly welcome area. First, we moved a door to the far right side entry into the craft room and a wall was built which will be covered with chalk board paint. This will allow us to lock that area and our plans are to completely move our Kid's Club Program to that front area (the nursery will stay where it currently is). Second, we took all the glass out and made a solid wall on the left side. We have reinforced that wall so we can hang a flat-screen TV as a welcome center promo. The area just in front of the TV will have a sign-in book and some information about our church. Third, we removed the rest of the carpet on the walls and are applying stucco as is on the other parts of the walls.

A big thanks to our crew for doing this work!

SCROLL DOWN TO THE LAST PAGE TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE

WORK IN THE ENTRYWAY

Overdue Theatre

Company Presents

AUGUST 4, 5, 6 (VARIOUS SHOW TIMES)

Olivette Community Center 9723 Grandview Drive, 63132

Rick Kreitner, Director/Barb Hanson, Assistant Director

See Barb Hanson or Rick Kreitner for details.

http://overduetheatrecompany.com

UKIRK NEWS WashU and SLU students return to campus in a few short weeks, and in the midst of their excitement and stress, UKirk is there to greet them and support them in the love of Christ! UKirk gathers each Sunday night for dinner and worship, feeding our students both physically and spiritually during their time in college. UKirk hosts around 12-15 students each Sunday night at Trinity Presbyterian; would you or a group from your church like to prepare a homemade meal for them?

Sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054da8af2babf85-meal1 Or email Pastor Miriam at ukirk_stl@glpby.org for more information.

Hear from the students themselves: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5vjTRzoKYMaYnZJblhKaE9TWTg/view

SODA MACHINE The coin acceptor in our soda machine has fallen apart beyond repair and a new part has to be ordered. This new part will not be in until sometime next week.

If you want to purchase a soda, see Pastor John who can get the key to unlock the machine and allow you to get a soda.