| OUR PASTOR Reverend Dr. C. Dwayne Dollgener Dear Members and Friends, July has been a very good month for St. Thomas UCC. WE have adopted a New Mission statement that should serve us well as we prepare for the next chapter in our history. This statement will give the search committee and the Council direction for the next months. Thank you for adopting it and a very big thank you to the committee that wrote and framed it for us. We also, voted to proceed with the sewer project. This, too, will help move us along toward the next chapter in our future. Thank you for your support. We have had our second out door service and it went very well. Our attendance is holding up well during the summer slow down. One of the dangers for churches is the summer slow down. When fall comes it is always hard to get back to our best. Hopefully we will not have that problem. Our Habitat build day went very well. Neil tells me we had four that worked along side the St. Lucas people and much was accomplished. Our House was finished ahead of schedule so they were helping another group lay floor. Now we need to raise the money for our pledge. Neil is planning some activities for this so watch for the news. However, You may give toward our pledge when ever you are moved. Just mark your gift so we know what to do with it. Thank you for your support. By the time you read this two important meetings will have taken place. July 23, 2009 at 7P.M. the Council will meet with the interim associate Conference minister to begin the search process more earnestly. This meeting will help the council appoint persons who are representative of the congregation. The second important meeting is Saturday July 25, 2009 at Parkway UCC on the future organization. If you would like to attend this meeting please speak to the Pastor for more information. We have had to cancel our plans for VBS. WE could not get all the pieces to come together at the right time. WE will look forward to Sunday School in the fall. One of the best kept secrets of St. Thomas is the Wednesday night Bible Study and prayer group. We are studying the Old Testament right now. We have completed Genesis and Exodus. You don’t have to make every session. You will be able to set in when you can. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Pastor Dollgener How to reach me: Office: 636-532-3556 Cell: 314-753-3056 email: dollgenerd@yahoo.com |
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Thank You!
Dear Members and Friends
Donna and I are so grateful for all the ways you
care for us. Our 50th wedding anniversary was
great! Thank you.
And thanks for all the prayers during my illiness.
Finally I am beginning to feel like a human being
again.
Pastor and Donna Dollgner