Due to preparations for the bazaar, the Old Testament Class will not meet on Wednesday, November 9. Their last meeting will be Wednesday, November 16, instead. Thanks for your understanding.
All elementary youth grades Pre-school through fifth are invited to the Annual Halloween Party. It is scheduled for October 26th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the school gym. Activities and food will be provided by the St. Augustine High School youth. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Participants are encouraged to bring items to donate to the Rensselaer Crisis Center. Appropriate items include toiletries such as shampoo, deodorant, lotion, and soap, toilet paper, paper towel, hair brushes, combs, hair ties, baby wipes, and new blankets.
The Middle School Youth are invited to attend the Fall Party. It is scheduled for October 26th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Rensselaer Bowling Alley. Youth should report directly to the Rensselaer Bowling Alley located across from McDonald's. The evening will consist of 2 games of bowling and dinner. Bring a dessert/snack to share. There is no fee for this event sponsored by St. Augustine Youth Ministry.
October is Respect Life Month, and there is a 40 Days for Life Campaign underway. This campaign consists of prayer and fasting for healing for those affected by abortion or considering abortion. Josh Cole is organizing a group to visit the Planned Parenthood in Lafayette on Saturday mornings in October for peaceful prayer. We leave at 8am Rensselaer time, pray for an hour with other 40 Days for Life participants, then return. If you are interested and/or would like to carpool, feel free to call him at 812-393-0879 or send him an email: jcolend@gmail.com.
We are in need of a volunteer to organize the giving tree for the upcoming advent season. If interested, please contact the church office. Our former chairperson, Juli Simmons will be available for guidance and consultation.