“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” Proverbs 31:28

Mommy & Me Playdate This Thursday, May 17th at 10:00AM we will meet at the Tot Lot in St. Peters.  Please bring a sack lunch for a picnic. Contact Jessica Kimbrel for more info.

Gospel Communities This is the last week of the semester for gospel communities!  We will end the year with BBQ’s on Sunday, May 20^th.  If you are not in a group please contact the office.

Next Sunday May 20^th, we will hold a short service at our new building, 1735 S. River Road, St. Charles, MO 63303!  After we meet, we will disperse into Gospel Communities for BBQ’s.

Elevate   Elevate will not meet Memorial Day weekend

Promotion Sunday On June 3^rd kids are moving up in Kids Refuge, Elevate and Youth.  Any questions, email Amy, Erika or Kayla.

On Sunday, May 6th, four little ones will be presented for dedication by their parents.  Please keep these families in prayer as they raise up their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”  Eph. 6:4

Special Offering Sunday, April 29th we will collect a special offering in support of two church plants in California and Indiana.  We are excited to be part of what God is doing in other communities!

Memorial Hall Work Day We will be doing some painting at Memorial Hall on May 12, please email if you are free that morning.

BBQ On Sunday, May 20^th, we will hold a short service at our new building, 10:30am!  After we meet, we will disperse into Gospel Community Groups for a BBQ.  If you are not currently in a Gospel Community group, please email Abby.

Nursing Home Ministry Coming on May 12^th we will be at Parkside Retirement Living in St. Charles making crafts with the residents.  For more info, contact Joy Hughes.

Family Camp!  Held at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center in Grafton, July 5-7, Family Camp’s theme this year is “Instructing a Child’s Heart.”  The keynote speaker is Dr. Tedd Tripp.  Information at the RE:Connect Table or the KR check-in table at church.  You can also check out their website.

Special Offering All members should have received a letter last week concerning the special offering that we will be having on Sunday, April 29.  We will be sending support to two church plants in California and Indiana.  We are asking members and regular attenders to pray and consider what you are able to give.

Community Garden Serve St. Charles has reserved a large plot of land in the St. Charles City Community Garden. We need 10-12 people to help coordinate watering times, planting times, weed pulling, etc.

Memorial Hall Work Day We will be doing some painting at Memorial Hall on May 12, please help if you are free that morning.

Family Camp!  Held at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center in Grafton, July 5-7, Family Camp’s theme this year is “Instructing a Child’s Heart.”  The keynote speaker is Dr. Tedd Tripp.

Contact the Office for more information on any of these announcements.

Membership Class If you have been thinking about becoming a member of Refuge Church, we will be starting a membership class on April 15^th.  The class will run four consecutive weeks at 9:00AM and childcare will be provided.  Please email the office if you are interested.

Parent Forum Refuge Student Ministries and Lindenwood’s “The Vine” will be partnering to hold an open panel discussion on technology and social media in the lives of students. The Teen World: An Honest Conversation About America’s Dominant Subculture will be held on April 20^th, 6:30pm at Lindenwood. This is open to all parents but will be focused on teenagers. No childcare provided. Check out the event on our Facebook page or for more info, contact Kayla.

Community Garden Serve St. Charles has reserved a large plot of land in the St. Charles City Community Garden. We need 10-12 people to help coordinate watering times, planting times, weed pulling, etc. Please contact Cort for more information.

We are holding Easter services at 9:00am and 10:30am at Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park.  Childcare is available for both services for children ages 3 and under.  Please join us to celebrate the Resurrection!

Tomorrow, we will join with Summit Church for a special interactive Good Friday service at Christian High School in O’Fallon, April 6th. Come any time between 6:00-8:00pm.

Mommy & Me Playdate has been changed due to rain – Join us at  Chik-Fil-A on Mid-Rivers Dr.

Mommy & Me Playdate Let’s have some fun outside this Wednesday, April 4th, 10:30am at Laurel Park, 181 Driftwood Lane, St. Peters! We will plan to enjoy a picnic together, so bring your lunches!  Contact Tiffany or Ali.

 Good Friday/Easter We will join with Summit Church again this year for a special interactive Good Friday service at Christian High School in O’Fallon, April 6^th. Come any time between 6:00-8:00pm.  Sunday morning we will have services at Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, 9:00am and 10:30am.

Membership Class If you have been thinking about becoming a member of Refuge Church, we will be starting a membership class on April 15^th.  The class will run four consecutive weeks at 9:00AM and childcare will be provided.  Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email the office.

Parent Forum Refuge Student Ministries and Lindenwood’s “The Vine” will be partnering together to hold an open panel discussion on technology and social media in the lives of students. The Teen World: An Honest Conversation About America’s Dominant Subculture will be held on April 20^th, 6:30pm at Lindenwood. This is open to all parents but will be focused on teenagers. No childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Kayla.

Community Garden Serve St. Charles has reserved a large plot of land in the St. Charles City Community Garden. We need 10-12 people to help coordinate watering times, planting times, weed pulling, etc. Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email the office for more information.

Elevate Outreach/Nursing Home Ministry  Saturday, March 31^st at 2:00pm Elevate kids and their parents will gather at Parkside for this month’s nursing home visit.  Details will be sent home Sunday with your child.

Mommy & Me Playdate Let’s have some fun outside on Wednesday, April 4th, 10:30am at Laurel Park! We will plan to enjoy a picnic together, so bring your lunches!  Contact Tiffany, jesusgirl2@yahoo.com or Ali, alidayphillips@yahoo.com.

Good Friday/Easter We will join with Summit Church again this year for a special interactive Good Friday service at Christian High School in O’Fallon, April 6^th. Come any time between 6:00-8:00pm.  Sunday morning we will have services at 9:00am and 10:30am.

Membership Class If you have been thinking about becoming a member of Refuge Church, we will be starting a membership class on April 15^th.  The class will run four consecutive weeks at 9:00AM and childcare will be provided.  Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table on Sunday or email the office.

Parent Forum Refuge Student Ministries and Lindenwood’s “The Vine” will be partnering together to hold an open panel discussion on technology and social media in the lives of students. The Teen World: An Honest Conversation About America’s Dominant Subculture will be held on April 20^th , 6:30pm at Lindenwood. This is open to all parents but will be focused on teenagers. No childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Kayla.

Serve St. Charles We will be partnering with a new non-profit, ICare, to help clean up Main Street on April 1^st. For more information, email Cort.