Church News for May 9
rummage sale
West-Plex Community Church, 550 Highway T in Foristell, will host an all-American rummage sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Funds raised from the sale will benefit national mission projects for the church. For more information, visit www.westplexcc.org or call 636-673-1154.School hosts
open house
Child of God Lutheran Church and School, 650 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters, will host a spring enrollment open house from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday. Staff members will be on hand to give tours of the facility, distribute informational material, and answer questions about the school and its curriculum. For more information, visit www.coglcs.org or call 636-970-7080.
Church hosts
brunch Saturday
The Birthmothers Ministry of Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Highway Z, will host a brunch from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. The program and brunch are free for women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or have recently put a baby up for adoption. Reservations are requested. For more information visit www.wentzvillecc.com or call 636-327-6622.
Trinity Episcopal
hosts special guest
The Rev. Stephen Dokolo of southern Sudan will be a featured guest during the adult forum at 9 a.m. and service at 10:15 a.m. May 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive in St. Charles. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.trinity-stcharles.org or call 636-949-0160.
Church hosts
garage sale
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles, will host a garage sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14 in McLain Hall. For more information, call 636-946-6799.
Church host
blood drive
Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Highway Z, will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17. Sign up for an appointment in the church's foyer or by calling 636-327-6622. For more information, visit www.wentzvillecc.com.
Church hosts
fishing derby
The Methodist Church at Wentzville, 725 Wall St., will host the fourth annual fishing derby from 4-6 p.m. May 17 at the church's pond. The event is open to children ages 5-12.
Participants should bring a fishing pole. Fishing poles also will be available, as well as tackle. For more information, call 636-327-6377.
Church plans
purse auction
St. Charles Presbyterian Church, 131 Gamble St., will host a purse auction at 1 p.m. May 17. Participants should bring a purse or backpack filled with items. Suggested minimum values of purse items is no less than $25. RSVP by May 10. For more information, visit www.spcpusa.org or call Barbi Smith at 636-946-4467.
Habitat for Humanity
dinner, auction May 17
United Methodist Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Drive in St. Charles, will host a Habitat for Humanity dinner and auction at 6:30 p.m. May 17. Tickets cost $20. Childcare will be available for $5 per child and will include a meal and activities. Purchase tickets by May 16. For more information call 636-441-2434.
Saint Peter Parish
schedules picnic
Saint Peter Parish, Second Street and First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, will host a picnic from 6-11 p.m. May 17 and noon-8 p.m. May 18.
On May 17, the event will feature a beer garden, fish by Tubby's Pub & Grub, live music by Nickel Jones and carnival rides.
On May 18, the event will feature a parade, carnival rides, games, bingo, raffles, silent and live auctions, and Waterloo German Band from 3-7 p.m. From 11 a.m.-7 p.m., there will be an all-you-can-eat chicken dinner. Carryouts will be available.
For more information, visit www.saintpeterchurchandschool.org or call 636-946-6641, ext. 160.
Ebenezer UCC plans
dinner May 18
Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Walnut and Public streets in Augusta, will host a spring festival and all-you-can-eat chicken dinner from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 18.
The menu will feature fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, greenbeans, applesauce, cole slaw, homemade bread and cake. Cost for adults is $9; cost for children 6-12 is $4. Children younger than 6 eat for free. Ice cream and fresh strawberries will also be available for $1.
For more information, call Debbie Smith at 636-228-4831.
Vacation Bible
school scheduled
The Methodist Church at Wentzville, 725 Wall St., will host vacation Bible school from 6-8 p.m. June 8-12. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. each evening. For more information, visit www.wentzville-umc.net or call Amy Swanson at 636-327-6377.
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