St. John Lutheran Women’s Guild met at the home of Dotty Cahill on Wednesday, June 12, 1013. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by president, Carol Fischer. Brenda Elliott presented the topic, “Created by the Master Designer.” Seven members (Dotty Cahill, Carol Fischer, Regina Vogt, Brenda Elliott, Elsie Hand, Sabrina Lovell, and Karen Morris) read scriptures containing the word “compassion” to answer roll call. Secretary’s and
Kay Robnett, Agape House board member and Cardinal Care grant writer, displays the $1,000 check she received for the Agape House of Vandalia. The St. Louis Cardinals have granted funds several times to be used for gas cards for guests with children visiting family in the Vandalia and Bowling Green Correctional Centers.
Please join Living Water Ministries as they welcome “St. Louis’ First Family of Gospel Music” – The Lesters. The group will be sharing their music ministry on Sunday, June 16 during the 10:30 am worship service. The public is welcome. Living Water Ministries is located inside Perry Christian Academy at 1235 E. Main in Perry.
In their regular meeting May 21, board members of Agape House of Vandalia were informed of the receipt of a grant of $1,000 from (St. Louis Baseball) Cardinals Care. The grant is to be used to benefit children; as in the past, this grant will be used to purchase fuel gift cards from local service stations and given to families bringing children to visit relatives in the state correctional facilities
The New Harmony Cemetery Association will meet for their annual meeting on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at approximately 11:15 a.m. (following regular worship services at 9 a.m. and Sunday School classes that follow worship). A carry-in meal (with meat being provided) will follow the meeting at noon or shortly thereafter. A memorial service to honor veterans buried at New Harmony will be held at 1 p.m. on the cemetery grounds
The Second Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting the monthly distribution from The Food Bank from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at 418 Breckenridge St. in Mexico. Social Security Cards for every person in the household, a picure ID with proof of residency for person representing the household and amount of household income. For information on the distribution or to volunteer, call 573-581-0422.
The Faith Tabernacle COGIC-Vandalia is holding an evening of fun and fellowship with dinner, fashions, and the classic comedy film “Cabin In The Sky” at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 inside the Modern Maturity Senior Citizens Building in Vandalia. Tickets cost $10. For more information, call 573-594-6781, 573-985-3241, or 573-541-3211.
Don and Pat Lynn of Vandalia celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
The Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Adamson of Quincy, Ill. are celebrating their
Vandalia area residents driving by the recently renovated Vandalia Area Historical Society
After announcing her retirement in May, Elsie McGlasson was officially recognized by
Three age groups totaling 120 young basketball players learned the fundamentals of
Missouri 4-H members recently cast their knowledge of fishing at the first
Don and Pat Lynn of Vandalia celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
The Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Adamson of Quincy, Ill. are celebrating their