Elder Installation This Sunday, Eric VanDyne will be installed as an elder of Refuge Church. Please come and hear Eric preach and stay for a cake reception following.
Christmas Store This Saturday! Thanks in advance to all who will be volunteering this weekend!
Christmas Weekend Join us on December 24 at 5:30PM and December 25th at 10:30AM to celebrate the birth of Jesus with shorter, family friendly services. There will be no childcare for either service. We look forward to sharing Christmas together with you!
Year End Giving Thanks to all who were generous stewards in 2011. 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 or mail to our PO box. You can make a contribution online through our website as well.
Elevate We will not meet on Christmas Day or New Years Day. Elevate kids will stay with their families for those services.
Breakfast at The Columns Coming up in January we will have another breakfast together. Be on the lookout for more information.
Musicians Wanted We are currently looking for musicians with drum or percussion skills to be part of the music team on Sunday morning. Contact Eric, eric@seekrefuge.net for more info.
Christmas Store This coming Saturday, we will be opening the doors to the 2nd Annual Christmas Store to serve and support families right here in our city! Please visit Cort at the RE:Connect Table to see where you can volunteer.
Elder Installation Eric Van Dyne will be installed as an Elder of Refuge Church on Sunday, December 18th. There will be a brief reception to follow after the service.
Volunteers Please make sure to respond to the email sent out for your volunteer preferences, this is due by Dec. 15th. If you are interested in volunteering and did not get the email, please fill out the card in this bulletin and drop it in the offering plate.
Hospitality Team We need some people who enjoy planning, organizing, or simply helping at special church events. If you are interested in being a part of our hospitality team, please email Allison Herweck: aherweck@seekrefuge.net.
Dates to keep in mind:
Dec. 11-17: Last Week of GC Groups
Dec. 15: Volunteer preferences due
Dec. 17: Christmas Store
Dec. 18: Elder Installation Service & Reception
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service, 5:30PM (45 minutes)
Dec. 25: Christmas Service, 10:30AM (45 minutes)
KR Promotion On Sunday Kids Refuge is promoting babies/toddlers and preschoolers up to the next class. You should have been contacted if this affects your child, email Amy Gable for questions.
Christmas Store All donated gifts are due by December 11th. Also, please visit Cort at the RE:Connect Table this Sunday to see where you can volunteer.
Elder Installation Eric Van Dyne will be installed as an Elder of Refuge Church on Sunday, December 18th. There will be a brief reception to follow after the service.
Hospitality Team We need people who enjoy planning, organizing, or simply helping at special church events. If you are interested in being a part of our hospitality team, please email Allison Herweck.
Dates to keep in mind:
Dec. 11-17: Last Week of GC Groups
Dec. 15: Volunteer preferences due
Dec. 17: Christmas Store
Dec. 18: Elder Installation Service & Reception
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service, 5:30PM (45 minutes)
Dec. 25: Christmas Service, 10:30AM (45 minutes)
Share Service
The Sunday after Thanksgiving will be our annual Share Service. Please take some time over the next couple of weeks to think through all that God has done and is doing in and around you.
Elevate
We will not be in class on Novemeber 27th so that families may enjoy the “Share Service” together.
Christmas Store
We are continuing volunteer sign ups on Sunday and need your help! This would also be a great opportunity for your Gospel Community to serve together on December 17th!
Mommy & Me Playdate
We will meet for lunch at Chick-fil-A on November 30th at 11:30AM. Please join us! Contact Ashley for details, ashley.s.brandt@gmail.com.
Dates to keep in mind:
Nov. 27: Share Service
Nov. 30: Mommy & Me Playdate
Dec. 4: KR Promotion (does not affect Elevate)
Dec. 11-17: Last Week of GC Groups
Nov. Goal: $19,700.00 Nov. MTD: $10,127.92 Last Week: $2025.50
Dates to keep in mind:
Nov. 13: Parents in Elevate
Nov. 19: Nursing Home Ministry
Nov. 27: Share Service
Dec. 4: KR Promotion (does not affect Elevate)
Christmas Store
Pick up a wish list at the RE:Connect Table. Please look it over and buy a gift or two for the Christmas Store. You can bring your gifts any Sunday and drop them off at the designated area.
Mommy & Me Playdate
Monday, Oct. 24th at 11:00AM, we will meet at Brendan’s Playground in Westhoff Park, O’Fallon. Bring your lunch and enjoy! Contact Ashley for more information, Ashley.S.Brandt@gmail.com.
Nursing Home Ministry
We will join the residents at Parkside Retirement Living in St. Charles to make fall napkin holders, October 29th, 2:00PM. Please contact Joy for more information, joyfulhughes@gmail.com. Find the event on our Facebook page and RSVP.
Membership Class
Starting next Sunday, Oct. 30th, at 9:00AM we will begin our four week membership class. If you are interested in becoming a member of Refuge Church, please let us know, info@seekrefuge.net.
Breakfast at the Columns
Next Sunday, Oct. 30th at 10:00AM we will share breakfast together as a church family before service. You should have received an email last week inviting you to make a casserole or sweet bread for the event. Please email Janey with what you are able to bring, janey@seekrefuge.net.
Christmas Store
We have a brand new wish list at the RE:Connect Table. Please look it over and buy a gift or two for the Christmas Store. You can bring your gifts any Sunday and drop them off at the designated area.
The Big Give
On Sunday, November 6th, we will be taking a special offering above and beyond regular giving to move forward with our pursuit of 1735 S. River Road. Our goal is $50k to begin construction on this building for the city.
We will be meeting at The Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway on October 16th.
Building Update
If you didn’t get a visit from the elders during your Gospel Community Group this week, there will be a brief meeting after church on Sunday to share an update on our building situation.
Membership Class
We will have a class for those interested in becoming members of Refuge Church. This class will be on Sundays at 9:00AM and run for four weeks. Please sign up at the RE:Connect Table or email the office.
RE:Life Class
This class started last week but you can still come! Tuesday, October 11th , 6:00AM at The Crooked Tree. We will be going through the book of Ephesians. Email Joel if you are interested in joining.
Welcome Group
For those of you who are new to Refuge and would like to learn a little more about us, join us at 9:00AM and meet the ministry leaders. We just have two Sundays left this Fall. We will be starting up another Welcome Group after the Holidays if you missed this session. Contact Abby for more information.
Christmas Store
Please stop by the RE:Connect Table to pick up a wish list and start your shopping now for the Christmas Store, December 17th. You can bring your gifts any Sunday and drop them off at the designated area.
Elevate
Parents will be joining their children in Elevate this Sunday, Oct. 2. The theme will be “Pastoring/Leading Your Child.” Don’t miss it!
RE:Life
Class is starting Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00AM. We will be going through the book of Ephesians at The Crooked Tree. Email Joel: joelwaymack@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.
Building Update
The Elders will be visiting Gospel Communities to share updated information on our building situation. We will also be having a brief meeting after church next Sunday, Oct. 9th to share with those not currently in a GC.
Welcome Group
For those of you who are new to Refuge and would like to learn a little more about us, Welcome Group happens each Sunday morning at 9:00AM. The class will introduce you to all of the ministry leaders. You can sign up at the RE:Connect Table or contact Abby, abby@seekrefuge.net.
Meals Needed!
“Connections to Success” needs people to provide meals for their weekly classes. This would be a great opportunity for your GC to come together and help out our community. Contact Shannon Wheeler for more details, shannonmariewheeler@gmail.com.
Christmas Store
Please stop by the RE:Connect Table on Sunday and pick up a wish list to start your shopping now for the Christmas Store, December 17th. You can bring your gifts any Sunday and drop them off in the designated area.
This Sunday, September 25th, 2011
We are meeting at The Columns Banquet Center, 711 Veteran’s Memorial Dr. for KR Training, Welcome Group and morning service.
Refuge’s 5th Anniversary
We will be celebrating 5 years as a church family this Sunday! Please stick around after service for some cake and watch a video and see pictures from our last 5 years together.
Welcome Group
For those of you who are new to Refuge and would like to learn a little more about us, Welcome Group happens each Sunday morning at 9:00AM. The class will introduce you to all of the ministry leaders. You can sign up at the RE:Connect Table or contact Abby, abby@seekrefuge.net.
Meals Needed!
“Connections to Success” needs people to provide meals for their weekly classes. This would be a great opportunity for your GC to come together and help out our community. Contact Shannon Wheeler for more details, shannonmariewheeler@gmail.com.
Mommy & Me Playdate
Next Thursday, Sept 29th at 11:00AM we will meet at Wapelhorst Park. Bring your lunch & have some fall weather fun outside with other moms and kiddos.
RE:Life Class
Starting on October 4th at 6:00AM, we will be going through the book of Ephesians at The Crooked Tree. Email Joel: joelwaymack@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.
Christmas Store
Please stop by the RE:Connect Table to pick up a wish list and start your shopping now for the Christmas Store, December 17th. You can bring your gifts any Sunday and drop them off in the designated area.
