On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10:30 am to Noon we will meet at Joy Hughes’ home, joyfulhughes@gmail.com for directions. Bring a sack lunch with you. If the weather is nice we will play outside.

RE:Life Class  

“An Eternal Perspective” will be starting on Tuesday, Feb. 28^th at 6am.  This class will meet at the Crooked Tree for 4 weeks and take a biblical look at the Kingdom of God, what happens at Death, heaven and hell, and end things.  Please email Joel or sign up at the RE:Connect Table.

Welcome Group

If you are new to Refuge and would like to learn more about us, join the Welcome Group beginning March 4^th at 9:00AM. This four-week gathering is a great time to meet other newcomers as well.  Sign up at the RE:Connect Table in the back or contact the office, info@seekrefuge.net.

Women’s Retreat

On March 16-17 we will have our first retreat!  All women are invited to share in this special time of fellowship in Columbia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center.   Sign ups are at the RE:Connect Table on Sunday.

Baby Dedication

We will be having a baby dedication on May 6^th .  If you are interested, please contact Abby by March 25^th.

We need another teacher for our Tigers class (4 year olds to Kindergarten).  Please consider helping out just a few Sundays this semester.  This would be a great way to serve as a couple.  Contact Amy or Tiffany.

Mommy & Me Playdate

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10:30am-12:00pm we will meet at Joy Hughes’ home email her for directions. Bring a sack lunch with you. If the weather is nice we will play outside.

RE:Life Class  

“An Eternal Perspective” will be starting on Tuesday, Feb. 28^th at 6am.  This class will meet at the Crooked Tree for 4 weeks and take a biblical look at the Kingdom of God, what happens at Death, heaven and hell, and end things.  Please email Joel or sign up at the RE:Connect Table.

Welcome Group

If you are new to Refuge and would like to learn more about us, join the Welcome Group beginning March 4^th at 9:00AM. This four-week gathering is a great time to meet other newcomers as well.  Sign up at the RE:Connect Table in the back or contact the office, info@seekrefuge.net.

Women’s Retreat

On March 16-17 we will have our first retreat!  All women are invited to share in this special time of fellowship in Columbia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center.

Dates to keep in mind:

Feb. 21:  Mommy & Me Playdate, 10:30am

Feb. 28:  RE:Life Class, 6am

March 4:  Welcome Group Begins, 9am

March 16-17:  Women’s Retreat

They begin next week! If you are not currently in a GC, we encourage you to join one on this website.  Click the “Community” tab above and then click on the leader’s page.

Help!   

Kids Refuge is looking for another teacher for our Tigers class (4 year olds to Kindergarten).  If you are interested, please contact Amy or Tiffany.

Nursing Home Ministry

We are planning to make valentines at the Villages of St. Peters on Feb. 11^th at 9:00AM.  Join us! Contact Joy Hughes.

Welcome Group

If you are new to Refuge and would like to learn more about us, join the Welcome Group beginning March 4^th.  This four week gathering is a great time to meet other newcomers as well.  Sign up at the RE:Connect Table on Sunday, on this website under the “Community” tab, click on community group leaders and sign up or contact the office.

Women’s Retreat

On March 16-17 we will have our first retreat!  All women are invited to share in this special time of fellowship in Columbia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center.  The cost will be $55.00 payable to Refuge Church.  Look for Kara Butte at the Re:Connect Table on Sunday where there will be more information and a sign up sheet or email her.

 Dates to keep in mind:

Feb. 5-9:  Gospel Community Groups Resume

Feb. 11:  Nursing Home Ministry

March 4:  Welcome Group Begins, 9:00am

March 16-17:  Women’s Retreat

This is the last week of small group gatherings to review the spiritual disciplines laid out in the journals. There are four groups meeting at the following times: Tuesdays 6AM or 7PM and Wednesdays at 9:30AM or 8PM. Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email Janey, janey@seekrefuge.net.

Gospel Community Groups

Beginning the first week in February we will have our weekly small group gatherings called Gospel Communities. If you are not currently in a GC, we encourage you to join one today back at the RE:Connect Table. We would also like those who were in last semester to sign up again just to keep the rosters current. You can sign up on this Website, just click the Community Tab and go to “Gospel Community Leaders.”

Women’s Retreat

On March 16-17 we will have our first retreat! All women are invited to share in this special time of fellowship in Columbia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center. The cost will be $55.00 payable to Refuge Church. Look for Tiffany Nevil at the Re:Connect Table where there will be more information and a sign up sheet.

Help!

Kids Refuge is looking for another teacher for our Tigers class (4 year olds to Kindergarten). If you are interested, please contact Amy, amy@seekrefuge.net or Tiffany, jesusgirl2@yahoo.com.

Nursing Home Ministry

We are planning to make valentines at the Villages of St. Peters on Feb. 11th at 9:00AM. Join us!

Dates to keep in mind:

Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Encouragement Groups

Feb. 5-9: Gospel Community Groups Resume

Feb. 11: Nursing Home Ministry

March 16-17: Women’s Retreat

Immediately following Sunday’s service, members will gather to share lunch together with a business meeting following.  Childcare is available for those who RSVP’d ahead of time with children under the age of 7.

Encouragement Groups

We are continuing to have small group gatherings to review the spiritual disciplines laid out in the journals. Each gathering will be one hour long and are designed for encouragement and for accountability.  There are four groups meeting at the following times:  Tuesdays 6AM or 7PM and Wednesdays at 9:30AM or 8PM.  Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email Janey.

Gospel Community Groups

Beginning the first week in February we will have our weekly small group gatherings called Gospel Communities.  If you are not currently in a GC, we encourage you to sign up at the RE:Connect Table or on this website under the community tab at the top. We would also like those who were in last semester to sign up again just to keep the rosters current.  Thanks!

Women’s Retreat

March 16-17, save the date!  All women are invited to share this special time of fellowship in Columbia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center.  More details will be coming with sign ups beginning next week.

Dates to keep in mind:

Jan. 22:  Member’s Lunch/Meeting, 12:00PM

Jan. 24-25:  Encouragement Groups

Feb. 5-9:  Gospel Community Groups Resume

March 16-17:  Women’s Retreat

Immediately following the service today, members will gather to share lunch together with a business meeting following.  Childcare is available for those who RSVP’d ahead of time with children under the age of 7.

Encouragement Groups

We are continuing to have small group gatherings to review the spiritual disciplines laid out in the journals. Each gathering will be one hour long and are designed for encouragement and for accountability.  There are four groups meeting at the following times:  Tuesdays 6AM or 7PM and Wednesdays at 9:30AM or 8PM.  Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email Janey.

Gospel Community Groups 

Beginning the first week in February we will have our weekly small group gatherings called Gospel Communities.  If you are not currently in a GC, we encourage you to join one.  We would also like those who were in last semester to sign up again just to keep the rosters current.  Thanks!

Women’s Retreat

March 16-17, save the date!  All women are invited to share this special time of fellowship in Columnia, IL at Toddhall Retreat Center.  More details will be coming with sign ups beginning next week.

Dates to keep in mind:

Jan. 22:  Member’s Lunch/Meeting, 12:00PM

Jan. 24-25:  Encouragement Groups

Feb. 5-9:  Gospel Community Groups Resume

March 16-17:  Women’s Retreat

Friday, January 13^th, 10:00AM we will meet at the St. Louis Mills Mall playground area. After playtime, we will go to the food court for lunch or moms can bring lunch from home.   Please contact Ali Phillips, alidayphillips@yahoo.com or Tiffany Nevil, jesusgirl2@yahoo.com for more information.

Encouragement Groups

Beginning this week, we will be having small group gatherings to review the spiritual disciplines laid out in the journals.  These gatherings will be for the next four weeks. Each gathering will be one hour long and are designed for encouragement and for accountability.  There will be four groups meeting at the following times:  Tuesdays 6AM or 7PM and Wednesdays at 9AM or 8PM.  Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email Janey, janey@seekrefuge.net.

MLK Arts & Crafts Festival

Monday, January 16th from 12-3, we have the opportunity to partner with a few other churches and volunteer to help make this festival a HUGE success!  Please mark your calendars!  The details on how you can help will be coming soon.

Members Meeting & Lunch

We are having a lunch immediately following the service on January 22 for all members.  Our meeting will begin following lunch and childcare is provided, please RSVP through the evite.

January 13^th, 10:00AM we will meet at the St. Louis Mills Mall in the playground area. After playtime, we will go to the food court for lunch or moms can bring lunch from home.   Please contact Ali Phillips, alidayphillips@yahoo.com or Tiffany Nevil, jesusgirl2@yahoo.com for more information.

Encouragement Groups

We will be having small group gatherings to review the spiritual disciplines laid out in the journals.  These gatherings are designed for encouragement and for accountability.  Please look for details to come on when and where they meet.

Dates to keep in mind:

Jan. 13:  Mommy & Me Playdate, 10:00am

Jan. 22:  Member’s Lunch/Meeting, 12:00pm

Dec. Goal $19,700 Last Week $6,159.00 Dec. MTD $17535.00

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

            “Glory to God in the highest,

                        and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

(Luke 2:8-14 ESV)

We look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth this weekend with services on Christmas Eve at 5:30PM and Christmas Day at 10:30AM.  Both services will be held at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park and will be 45 minutes in length and family friendly.

Year End Giving The end of the year is coming up, so make sure all contributions you intend to be recorded in 2011 are received or postmarked by 12/31/2011. Put your checks in the offering plate this weekend or mail to P.O. Box 981, St. Charles, MO 63302.  You can make a contribution online through this website as well.  Just click the tab at the top that says “Give.”  Thanks to all who were generous stewards in 2011!

Dec. Goal:  $19,700.00   Last Week:  $3813.00   Dec. MTD:  $11,455.65