Today thru Dec 2

O' Come All Ye Christmas Trees! In the spirit of Christmas decorating, we are requesting anyone who has an artificial tree (in good shape with stand) to donate it to the Kilby Commons. Please take your tree donation to the Chapel by Wed., Dec. 2! If you have any questions, please contact Jane Hemberger at janehemberger@mac.com. Thank you! The Interior Design Team

Today thru December 16

2009 CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE IN THE COMMONS AREA. Come to the new Commons Area to claim your tag and share your blessings, by participating in the Christmas Giving Tree.  The tree will be located in the Commons beginning Sunday, November 22nd, through Sunday, December 6th.  Gifts will need to be received back to the Commons by Sunday, December 13th.  The children, teens, and adults in the St. Louis area that we have committed to assist this year are from Presbyterian Children’s Services, Haven of Grace, STL County Welfare Division of Family Services, and Weinman, and St. Martha’s Shelters for Women.  After you have chosen your Christmas tag from the tree, remember to sign your name and phone number in the color coded notebook.  Bonhomme members and Friends, please open you hearts and share Christmas joy with those in need during this Christmas Season.

December 5

Looking for the H1N1 Vaccine?  The St. Louis County Department of Health will be sponsoring an H1N1 Vaccine Clinic on Saturday Dec. 5 at five area locations.  Click here for more information (and scroll to the bottom of the page)

December 6

Bonhomme Presbyterian Women's Annual Christmas Cookie Walk.  Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Kilby Commons. Come buy a large assortment of delicious home-made Christmas goodies without all the work and hassle. (Price: $8/LB). These tasty treats are always appreciated being received as gifts at this busy time of year. Your participation helps us provide needed monies in order to further God's work through missions.

December 17-18

Holiday Drop and Shop. To help you prepare for the holidays, the Kid's Day Out (KDO) Board is sponsoring a fund raiser in which families will have the opportunity to drop their children off at church and have a morning out and about. All proceeds will benefit the KDO program’s enhancement of their new rooms. AGES: 6 months to 5 years TIME: 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. COST: $17.00 per child/ per day with a max of $40.00 per family Activities offered at the KDO drop and shop include: art project, story time, music and free play. A snack will be provided. You can sign up for one or two mornings. Registration forms are available in the KDO office or online. For more information contact Barb Whiteaker at 636-778-9317 or kidsdayout@bonpres.org

December 20

All Church Christmas Caroling. This year’s Christmas caroling will take place on Sunday December 20th. We will meet in the Commons at 4 PM, divide into groups and leave from church by 4:30. After singing to some of our homebound members, we will meet back at the church for a light chili supper between 6 and 6:30 PM. Come, join us as we sing Christ’s blessings on His people!