Go-getters and Lydia's Bus

Recently, the Go-Getters took St. Mark Presbyterian's new bus to the Blue Owl for lunch.  The bus was purchased thanks to the legacy or our dear friend Lydia who was an active member of this group.  This bus has a lift for wheelchair accessibility as well as to assist those who may have difficult with the stairs.  Additionally, the bus will be used for youth events (click here) and will even take individuals on the House Tour this year (for $5 extra)

 

The Go-getters are a lively group of women who meet once a month, ten times per year, for fun activities and fellowship. Their usual meeting day is the second Tuesday of the month. In warmer months, they enjoy outings to restaurants, historical sights and various local attractions. During the winter, they “stay in” at the church for lunch and fun activities such as watching movies, having parties and competing in trivia contests. 

Our next event will be at the church. Our Christmas luncheon will be held on December 9, 11:30, at the church. Bring a friend and join us for Christmas fun, lunch, fellowship and a Christmas white elephant gift exchange. If you would like more information, please contact any of the coordinators: Sharon Tharp or Jan Graves, or the church office at (636) 394-2233. We’d love to have you join us!

Thank you Lydia---we miss you!

Late Spring Gardens Part One

 "All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small; all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colors, he made their tiny wings." 

 After planting our beautiful gardens, we needed some decorative protection against the deer.  Another bequest helped pay for these beautiful fences at St. Mark Presbyterian.

Gardens in May

 Many churches have nice landscaping especially around their signs, but our church St. Mark Presbyeterian. . .

 Has the most beautiful displays all growing season.  In May we have the day lilies--Stella Dora blooming.

 We also have these yellow daisy-like flowers, and purple sage.

Celtic Crosses at St. Mark

 As a Presbyterian Church, we use the Celtic Cross freely.  It is an ancient cross with a ring around it.  Although we've often heard it represents the circle of eternal life and the Christian cross, there are many interpretations including the circle representing the sun.  Here's a web site that has more information than you probably want to know. (Click here)  Above it is seen on the cornerstone of our sanctuary, but below it is seen on our steeple.

 Our newest cross was erected just a few years ago in the memory of Betty Acheson, a former member.

( Double click on the photos to enlarge them)