St. Mark and our sister congregations in the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery are actively involved in a long-term covenant partnership with the rural community of Plan Grande 2, Nicaragua. Supported by CEPAD (Council of Protestant Churches in Nicaragua), the mission of this partnership is to “follow Christ's example to love and care for one another as we cultivate understanding and acceptance of our similarities and differences, work for justice, share joy, hope and the message of the Gospel.”
St. Mark and the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery have been strong, consistent supporters of the Plan Grande 2 scholarship fund. This fund is carefully administered in collaboration with community leaders by PCUSA Mission Co-Worker Tracey King-Ortega and cross-presbytery support is coordinated by Harriet Hall and Barbara Wilcock.
* Celebrate and Support our successful scholarship students
* Learn about the recent national crisis in Nicaragua and the positive developments in Plan Grande 2
* Explore ways to support and become involved in this mission
* Enjoy a terrific meal at one of St. Louis’ finest Italian restaurants
* Monday, October 22, 2018, 6:00-9:00PM, Dinner served at 7:00PM
* LoRusso’s Cucina, 3121 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63139
* $60 per person -- Reservations Required
* RSVP by Wednesday, October 17th via email pg2nicaragua@gmail.com or call Harriet Hall 314-963-7112
* Checks payable to “GLPBY” mailed to 20 North Maple Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
If you have any questions or suggestions about St. Mark Mission activities -or- want to explore how to become more involved, please contact Christine Polak, Clarice Hutchens or Joyce Blackwell, Committee Co-Chairs.
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