A Word From Wendy
Fall is here! Leaves dancing in the air and the wind whipping the trees into skeletons as they lose their summer clothes, remind us of approaching winter. Cooler days, harvest time, Fall decorations, Halloween, and All Saints' Day are right around the corner. Each change of the seasons brings with it a new season in our lives. As the seasons change and we are aware of the outside changes around us in our environment, let us also pay attention to the changes that take place inside us.
The mysteries of God unfold within us just as they unfold outside of us in nature. Encourage the mysteries of God to unfold in your life by paying attention to the small things in life: the touch of a friend, the sound of a voice raised in song, a mourning dove on your window sill, a tear on the cheek of someone you love, or the smell of a wood fire or cookies baking in the oven. When we pay attention to the small details of life and savor them, we begin to become more aware of the small ways God touches our lives each day with good gifts. We are much more likely to hear God's still small voice within if we have trained ourselves to pay attention to the small details of our lives, that in this hurried world, might normally go unnoticed. Look for God in the sky above, in the voice of a child, in your feelings of well-being or unrest. God speaks to us in so many varied ways. "Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10) May this changing of the seasons be a new season of growth of us! -- Wendy
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Annual Joint Worship
This year's joint worship service with 1st Presbyterian Church of Cuba and Trinity Chapel will be held at Hood Park in Cuba at the DAV pavilion on Sunday, October 15th at 10 a.m. Meet at the Steelville Presbyterian Church at 9:30 to carpool if you need a ride. A pot-luck lunch will follow worship and Steelville is asked to bring side dishes. Please make plans to join our neighbors in Cuba for a day of worship and fellowship. We will not be having our regular worship and Sunday School on this date.
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Jim Dulany Memorial Fish Fry
Our annual fish fry has been scheduled for Saturday, October 7th. and will be held at Westover Farms (546 State Hwy BB). The church will provide the fish, fried potatoes, and drinks. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. We will eat about 6 p.m.
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Youth News
A BIG thanks to the following people for providing a course of our meal at the progressive dinner held September 17th: Appetizers – Elaine & Dennis Bell; Salad – Susan Bell; Main Course – Jodie & Lance Cottrell; Dessert – John Goodwin & Wendy Downing. Thanks also to our drivers, Angie Pitts & Julie Settles.
Upcoming Sunday Events
Oct. 1 – Pickle Party 5-6:30
Oct. 8 – Super Hero Night 5-6:30
Oct. 15 - Bedroom Blitz (Clean your bedroom, because we are coming to rate it!) 5-7?
Oct. 22 – Circle Up! 5-6:30
SATURDAY! Oct. 28 – Booth at Pumpkin Village 6 pm - ?
Oct. 29 – Halloween Party! 5-6:30
If you would like to provide a snack supper for one of these events, the sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the church kitchen.
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Looking Ahead
Community Thanksgiving Service
This annual worship service has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2016 beginning at 7 p.m. Steelville Presbyterian Church will host the service and Pastor Wendy Downing will bring the message. A light supper will be provided in Roper Hall after the service.
Operation Christmas Child
National collection week for Christmas Shoeboxes is November 13-20. As you are doing your holiday shopping, consider filling a shoebox to bless children in need around the world. No time to shop? Build a shoebox online. Or consider a contribution toward the $9 per box shipping cost. Visit https://www.samaritanspurse.org or contact Linda Hawthorne for more information.
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Pastor Swap
Please plan to join us for worship on Sunday, October 22nd when Wendy's husband, Rev. John Goodwin, will bring the message. John is the Interim pastor at Potosi Presbyterian Church where Wendy will preach on October 22nd. John has been serving other churches since he and Wendy relocated to Steelville and this "swap" will allow us to get to know him better.
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Nominating Committee Elected
At the Congregational Meeting held on September 17th, Marilyn Lakaner and Dennis Bell were elected to serve on the 2017-2018 Nominating Committee. Marilyn and Dennis will join session appointed co-chairs Shirley Stulce and Lisa DuLany. The committee is charged with nominating 4 elders to be elected at the December Congregational Meeting. If you think you might be interested in serving as an elder, please contact one of these committee members.
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5th Sunday Sunday School
This event will be held in the fellowship hall on Sunday, Oct. 29th during the Sunday School hour. We will be playing Bible bingo!
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August Treasurer's Report
| Balance at First of Year |
$13,884.60 |
| 2017 Revenues |
$77,888.24 |
| 2017 Expenditures |
($76,231.03) |
| Balance at End of Month |
$15,541.81 |
**Restricted contributions not included in receipts and expenditures.
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Food Pantry Donation
The Food Pantry donation for October is macaroni & cheese and for November is canned fruit. The Food Pantry is in constant need of items such as laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, and other personal items. Please consider making these items part of your regular donation to the Food Pantry. You may place your donations in the black plastic barrel in the church entryway.
The Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to carry groceries. The Food Pantry distributes food on the last two Tuesdays of every month from 2-4 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Willie Bowness with any questions or just show up!
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Meals of Love
The October Meals of Love will be served on October 28th. The ladies on point to bring desserts in October are Carol Banta, Lisa DuLany, Amy England, Jodie Cottrell, Kim Zeiss, Mary Lou England, Deloris Bell, Carol Halbert, Susan Bell, Tena Slovensky, Shirley Stulce, and Colleen Schmidt. Desserts need to be at the Community Building by 11 a.m. If you are unable to bake, please find someone to bake in your place so that we have enough. If you have any questions, contact Shirley Stulce at 775-2785.
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We Found a Lost Sound!
Our new bell tower has been erected and Kate Bell had the honor of ringing the old bell in its new home for the first time. This could not have happened without the efforts of many people including the Bell family and Steelville Manufacturing. Thank you also to Brown Tree Service who set the tower and the bell at no cost to the church!
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Congratulations To...
Lisa DuLany on the birth of her granddaughter, Charlotte Amelia Akey, born September 4, 2017. Charlotte weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20” long. Parents are Aaron and Stephanie Akey.
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Our Christian Sympathy To...
The family and friends of Rosalee Midyett, who passed away, September 1, at Life Care Center in Sullivan, MO.
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Prayer List
Cuba Manor: Ann Hodge, Bonnie Lea
Victorian Place of Cuba: Velma Allison, Ina Bouse, Camille Ogden, Elizabeth Schmidt, Mary West, Darrell WIlliamson
Life Care Center of Sullivan: Ed & Doris Lakaner
Silverstone Place of Rolla: Wanda Ransom
St. James Living Center: Ed Campbell
Ryan Banta, Becky (Perkins) Barnette, Bill Barnicle, Dawson Barr, Stephan Bass, Jean Beasley, Levi Beel, Barbara Berry, Mike Britton, Betty Bryan, Damian Bryan, Alan Bryant, Jim Cain, David Cape, Jim Chapman, Bill and Gloria Coffman, John & Mary Cox, Andy Cuba (Elaine Bell's brother), Larry Deering (member of Trinity Chapel), Kerry Downing, Paul Dunn (friend of Karin West), Billy Earney, Linda Gleason (Lanin & Jean Thomasma's niece), Gene Gower, Lucas Halbert, Raymond Halbert, Rodney Halbert, Russell Halbert, Rosie Hamilton, Linda Hawthorne, Donna Hawthorne, Bill Major, Bernard Mooremann, Ted Palmer, Tori & Adam Parmintier (and unborn twins), Frank Rehor (Amy England's uncle), Michael Riley, Cindy Spencer, Donna Stieber, Michael Stroup, Virginia Thomasma (Lanin's mother), Brian Turner, Whitney Waller, Wayne Wecking (friend of Linda Hawthorne), Roger West (Karin's brother), Dawson Wynn, and Clay Young, Sr., all those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, all the protesters and police in St. Louis, and all those serving in our Armed Forces.
If you would like to add someone to our Prayer List, please email the church office at spchurch@misn.com.
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October Calendar of Activities
Click here for the event calendar on the church website.
Every Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School classes
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship
5 p.m. - Youth Group
7 p.m. - AA Meeting
Every Monday
11 a.m. - Prayer Class
Every Tuesday
6 p.m. - Prayer Class
Every Thursday
4 p.m. - Cub Scouts
7 p.m. - AA Meeting
Sunday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. - we will celebrate communion during morning worship.
11:30 a.m. - Worship Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 4 p.m. - 4-H Leaders Banquet
Wednesday, October 4, 6 p.m. - 4-H Meeting
Saturday, October 7 - Roper Hall reserved for family reunion
6 p.m. - Annual Jim Dulany Memorial Fish Fry
Wednesday, October 11, 5 p.m. - Girl Scouts Meeting
Wednesday, October 18, 1:30 p.m. - Philathean Circle Meeting
6 p.m. - Session Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 11 a.m. - Ministerial Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, October 25, 5 p.m. - Girl Scouts Meeting
Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. - Clerk Training and Peer Records Review
12 p.m. - Meals of Love
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October Birthdays & Anniversaries
| 2nd |
Linda Hodge |
Birthday |
| 5th |
Carol Banta |
Birthday |
| 6th |
Lance & Jodie Cottrell |
Anniversary |
| 7th |
Riley Bouse |
Birthday |
| 7th |
Aiden Settles |
Birthday |
| 11th |
Adalei Perkins |
Birthday |
| 12th |
Janice McMillen |
Birthday |
| 13th |
Phoebe Hinson |
Birthday |
| 15th |
Michael West |
Birthday |
| 16th |
Becca Altmann |
Birthday |
| 16th |
Shirley Stulce |
Birthday |
| 16th |
Eric & Lindsie Schmidt |
Anniversary |
| 17th |
Elizabeth Schmidt |
Birthday |
| 17th |
Steve & Kim Zeiss |
Anniversary |
| 21st |
George Adams |
Birthday |
| 23rd |
Mariah Zeiss |
Birthday |
| 23rd |
Marty & Janice McMillen |
Anniversary |
| 28th |
Edith Becker |
Birthday |
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