Congregational MeetingMARCH 29 | 9:30 AMBonhomme members are strongly encouraged to attend the annual all-church meeting of the congregation and corporation. This meeting will provide an update on the “State of the Church” as well as lay the foundation for the future of Bonhomme. Church leadership and Session will share the new vision for Bonhomme and how The Great Commission will lead us into the next phase and our church life.

The annual meeting will be held in the Sanctuary

NEW TRANSFORMATION TERRITORY: OUTWARD ORIENTATIONAfter Jesus walked out of the tomb alive and before he ascended to heaven, he gave his disciples the authority to join his mission of reconciling people to God. Jesus commissioned his disciples, sending them to make disciples.

The mission Jesus gave his disciples is our mission at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church. It is not articulated by a consultant or discovered at a weekend retreat with whiteboards, newsprint on easels, and focus groups. We don’t have the freedom to create a mission for the organization called the Church—we already have it. It’s clear. I like the way our ECO denomination states it, Building flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.

This call challenges us to have an outward orientation to the world. This emphasis of an external focus is not based on our interests, whims, or having specific unique gifts for ministry. It is on the definite, revealed will of our risen Lord.

In declaring the Great Commission, the Savior stood before the Church and said, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” In doing this, Jesus is not proposing an elective course of action or an option for the evangelistically gifted. He is telling us our priority: to disciple.

Since the King has spoken, he expects us to obey his will without reservations or delay. And yet if I am honest with myself, I say no to his will all the time by ignoring it.

Will you journey with our leaders in our next season of ministry to learn how our lives can be good news to our neighbors? To explore how we can introduce those around us to Christ and help them grow in their faith—to reach and to teach. We want to focus on both aspects of the Great Commission because the two are inseparable. We care for and teach those we reach and make disciples, not generate decisions.

There is no dichotomy between evangelism and discipleship. You don’t have to choose one or the other—Jesus didn’t give us that option. If evangelism does not result in discipleship, it is not the evangelism Jesus envisioned. If discipleship does not result in more evangelism, then it is not really “teaching people to obey.” The results of discipleship is not “teaching them everything” but “teaching them to obey everything.” It is transformational, not informational.

Missiologist Lesslie Newbigin observed, “We have corrupted the word ‘church’ by constantly using it in a non–missionary sense.” Bonhomme has a mission. It is to make disciples and teach obedience to all Jesus commands.

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Lenten Prayer Course 6

Mission Spotlight 10

Events and Programs 12

FEBRUARY 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Monthly Newsletter of Bonhomme Presbyterian Church

NEW TRANSFORMATION TERRITORY [cont’d]As we engage in this mission, we never think that our foundation is on the soft sand of sociological research rather than faith taking hold of divine power. Christ has to be present transforming our lives, opening our hearts to one another. The Holy Spirit must intervene to bring about repentance and a renewal to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

We are going to spend our Sundays in February focusing on the Great Commission and what it means in our life together as a church family. Each week we will unpack Matthew 28:16–20 to get traction in how we do church as disciples who are making disciples.

I am excited for what lies ahead as we build upon our rich history of being good news to our neighbors and the nations. I see in our future so many names being signed on the baptism font’s wood with permanent Sharpie ink as a result of people coming to Christ and following him in baptism. We will then have to commission Kurt Ruhlman to craft another font as a result of our being obedient to the Great Commission.

I am confident that in our future if a tornado were to take Bonhomme like Dorothy’s house, there would be an acute sense of loss in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.

Before we go out, we must bow in prayer and look up in reverent, submissive, joyful worship of the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ. Come, let’s see how God works immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us—to him be the glory alone!

Pastor Phil,

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNICATIONSAs we move forward in the Transformation Process and focus on Bonhomme Presbyterian Church’s [BPC] next season of ministry, our overall desire is to be more externally focused—to reach out to our neighbors with the good news of Jesus Christ.

The Session has formed three task forces to address changes moving forward.

♦ Team 1 led by Pastor Robby Cella, is developing a process for discipleship which would better align and integrate BPC’s mission, vision, worship services, leadership structure, and ministry activities to focus the entire Church on telling those outside the Church about our Lord Jesus Christ. This process will consider BPC’s theological context. Special attention will be given to refining BPC’s mission and vision statements so that they are simple, unambiguous, and easily remembered.

♦ Team 2 led by Executive Director of Operations John Green, is investigating the schedule of worship and spiritual formation on Sunday mornings. The team will be recommending the best times for both traditional and contemporary services. The team will develop a plan and schedule for Sunday school and other Sunday activities for both adults and children. The team will seek to identify the impact and potential benefit to be gained by the proposed changes.

♦ Team 3 led by Senior Pastor Phil Hargrove, is investigating best practices for aligning the leadership structure of the Church. The team will then recommend how best to configure BPC’s leadership resources in order to fulfill Bonhomme’s mission and vision and the changes necessitated by Teams 1 and 2 recommendations. This team will explore a leadership/discipleship development process for officers and staff.

The teams that have been formed will engage a broad sampling of BPC congregants.

We want to update you, the congregation, more regularly as to the process being made in these three areas as well overall direction. We are excited about where the Holy Spirit is leading us as we follow the Great Commission.

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SESSION COMMUNICATIONSIf you’d like to communicate directly with the Bonhomme Session, please contact Steve Lucas, Clerk of Session, at clerkofsession@bonpres.org.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYDid you know that the Adult Ministry at Bonhomme has a specific group just for young adults? The age–related group is for individuals approximately 18–30 and is designed to help grow faith and fellowship, and perhaps continue all the great spiritual formation that was absorbed from being involved in our Student Ministry.

In January, the Young Adult Ministry had a blast bowling. With ten young and adults and three mentors, strikes, food and fun were abundant. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Young Adult Ministry, please contact Christine Jenkins, 636-578-5105 or christine.jenkin@hotmail.com. And stay tuned for details on upcoming programs.

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT: THE FORGOTTEN CAROLSFrom January 10–12 in the blessed Sanctuary at Bonhomme, audience members could sit back and reflect on Christmas in a different way. They heard the story of Christ’s birth from the viewpoint of the innkeeper, who turned Joseph and Mary away, and the shepherd who slept through the angel’s announcement. Through the musical drama, The Forgotten Carols, Bonhomme members and guests were treated to the discovery of what the world has forgotten about Christmas. Producer and director, Sheri Hogan, was given the exclusive rights to the show for five years. This year, the fourth year of the production under her guidance, was produced as a fundraiser for the Bonhomme Community Concert Series and Bonhomme mission partners.

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COMMUNICATIONS CATCH-ALLA PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

It’s an old saying, but with today’s society being so visually influenced, one estimation is that the brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text. And, it’s more accustomed to processing images—ninety percent of the information sent to the brain is visual, and 93 percent of all human communication is visual. Again, none of this is new or recent. The human brain has always processed images ridiculously faster than words.* The cavemen figured this one out.

That’s why, it’s so important to capture photos in our lives—including our church lives. Bonhomme is bustling. At any given time our hallways and classrooms are filled with meetings, classes, music rehearsals, prayer. Worship in either Steffen Hall or the Sanctuary inspires us, moves us, causes us to react in so many different ways.

So, here’s your assignment. It’s an assignment that requires no professional photography experience, just a simple iPhone [or Android] and a feeling of inspiration. The next time you are at Bonhomme, anytime, anywhere, and you feel inspired, moved, loved, praised, or the presence of Jesus, snap a photo [without being disruptive, of course.]

We may or may not use the photo, but it helps us share what makes Bonhomme, Bonhomme. Because, a picture is really worth 60,000 words.

Please feel free to send photos of Bonhomme life to Colleen Effer, Communications & Marketing Specialist, ceffer@bonpres.org.

*Read more at:https://www.business2community.com/digital-marketing/visual-marketing-pictures-worth-60000-words-01126256

WORSHIP WITH BONHOMME FROM NEAR AND FARThanks to modern technology and social media, you can now view the 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service and the 11 am Contemporary Worship Service at Bonhomme in its entirety, LIVE.

Randy Mayo, Technical Support staff member, and a team of volunteers have been working to capture not just the sermon, but the entire worship service at Bonhomme. On Sunday, January 12, both services were featured on Facebook Live, each for over an hour.

So, the next time you are ill and can’t leave the house; your tired cranky toddler is still sleeping and you cringe at the thought of waking him; you and your snowbird spouse are in a warmer client, simply meander to the Bonhomme Facebook page [@Bonhomme.Church], sit back, and worship with us!

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GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP AND MISSIONBy Rev. Robby Cella, Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Mission

This is now the fourth installment of a series of articles I’ve written to help our people get to know me, the newest addition to the pastoral staff. I’ve written about my faith background in my upbringing, I’ve written about my journey through seminary, and I’ve written about how these and other factors have impacted my approach to ministry. If you haven’t read those, I encourage you to go back and look through them.

I ended my last entry noting how faith practice in the 21st century in America is under extreme pressure to reimagine itself. The stats are stark, only something like 10 percent of those 30 and younger are anticipated to permanently root themselves in a body of believers—a church. That means in a few short years thousands upon thousands of churches will close their doors. Indeed, that trend has been well underway for two decades now.

Of course, that raises the question, what are we to do about it? Are churches to resign themselves to decline? I think not. The father of modern missional study, David Bosch famously said, “Christianity only exists where translated.” Meaning that the gospel is always translating itself in new and different cultures. Faith practice in 2020 Kenya looks markedly different than that in 1860 Europe. And America is a different culture than it was 150 years ago, heck, even 50 years ago. So, we have to pray for revival, and begin translating the gospel.

Part of that translation is what I mentioned in my last article: the decentralization of the church, and the move to leverage the homes and neighborhoods of believers. I talked about pushing the life of the church outside the walls of the church and developing a holistic faith that is winsome and integrated into all of our lives. The reason for this decentralization is because our cultural moment requires it, and like we just said, the gospel is always translating itself into new cultures.

So, what does a holistic, integrated, decentralized, neighborhood–based Christianity look like? It looks like homes being the nucleus of ministry where community, study and service all combine to impact neighborhoods and schools and communities. It means the church building remains the place where members are gathered for worship, to be reminded of who they are and whose they are, but are then scattered as the hands of Christ in their own contexts. It means, the church building exists as a training center for believers helping them know how to impact those whom they rub shoulders with on a daily basis as well as lead fellow Christians in study, fellowship and service in their homes. It means we seek fellowship, but never just for fellowship’s sake. It means we seek to study and learn, but never just for learning’s sake. It means we seek to serve, but never just for service’s sake. You might ask, what is it all for then?

All of it is for mission. All of it becomes mission. Because the Church in America is now “on mission,” in precisely the same way Wycliff translators in rural South America were on mission 100 years ago. Today, in 2020, we are all on mission together.

Rev. Robby Cella, Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Mission

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Jesus tells us to ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.’ [Matthew 28:19]

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ADULT MINISTRYBy Elizabeth Harris, Director of Adult Ministry

WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?Last December at the town hall meeting to discuss the Paul Borden prescriptions, the conversation at my table turned to the Great Commission and asking in a deeper way, “What is a disciple?.” In the Great Commission, Jesus tells us to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” The Greek word that is translated as “disciple” is “mathete”, the basic meaning of which is “one who learns”, a pupil or follower. Another way of understanding Jesus’ call on the remaining 11 disciples is, go and teach as I have taught you, and make more followers. If as a disciple, a pupil or follower of Jesus, we are to go, teach and make more followers of Jesus, how do we do that? How do we move from accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior personally, to going out to teaching others about Jesus, who in turn, will go out? As with anything else it is helpful to have a guide, a model, to learn and develop the practices necessary to flourish. Jesus’ model of discipleship was to have the Apostles sit with him to learn and then he sent them out to teach and make more disciples. That is our intention, to provide a pathway for everyone at Bonhomme to learn about Jesus then go out. Whether you are just beginning to engage with Jesus and the gospel, have embraced Jesus and desire to be spiritually fed, are grounded and disciplined in your faith and are actively going out to make new disciples, there is a place for you in discipleship at Bonhomme.

Robby Cella and I are actively engaging in developing a simple pathway to help guide you in growing as a disciple of Jesus. While a final discipleship pathway isn’t complete, there are elements ready for you lean into wherever your faith growth lies. Alpha is an opportunity to find answers to basic questions about Christianity. A Foundations Course is being developed to offer more about being Reformed, Presbyterian and what our denomination ECO, believes. Numerous Bible studies and classes provide opportunity to go deeper in scripture. The current Sunday morning class on Biblical Hospitality and upcoming class on the Great Commission will provide more training on how to go out with your faith. Additionally, our Bonhomme library has great books to dig into, alone or with others. If your small group is looking for a new study, we have video studies available. Plus Robby and I love suggesting books we’ve read that might enrich your spiritual growth! If God is giving you a nudge to go out and make new followers, we have teams that would embrace your gift! Stay tuned as Adult Ministry develops a pipeline for growing as a disciple, but wherever you are as a follower of Jesus, Adult Ministry’s aim is to provide a variety of resources to guide, support, equip and enrich the journey!

THE ALPHA PRAYER COURSE | BEGINNING MARCH 4BASED ON HOW TO PRAY, A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE

Lent the season when we reflect on the humility of Jesus and go deep into ourselves to be closer to Him is upon us. During Lent Bonhomme will be devoting prayer, study and conversation to the Alpha Prayer Course, based on Pete Greig’s book How to Pray, A Simple Guide for Normal People.

The Alpha Prayer Course will meet on Wednesday nights beginning March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Steffen Hall. Through Pete Greig’s video teaching and small group conversation, the Alpha Prayer Course will guide us in learning why we pray, types of prayer, unanswered prayer, listening and spiritual warfare, and provide a safe place to practice what we’ve learned.

Copies of How to Pray, A Simple Guide for Normal People will be available in the Book Nook and on Sunday mornings in late February. To join us in this Lenten journey in the Alpha Prayer Course register on line at www.bonpres/prayercourse or on Sunday mornings in late February. Childcare will be provided, please list the age and name of your child/children when registering.

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STUDENT MINISTRY | THANK YOU JANELLE AND TRENTBy Cam Coppelli, Director of Student Ministry

Perhaps you’ve heard that Trent and Janelle Mosley are heading North to Richfield, Wisconsin. Janelle has accepted the role of Associate Pastor of Student Ministry at Northbrook Church. The move places them much closer to both of their families. I want to take a few minutes to thank and affirm both of them.

Janelle started as our Assistant Director but quickly earned a promotion to Associate Director. Janelle has a massive heart for creating authentic relational dynamics in student ministry. During an interim period, Janelle and Trent kept student ministry going by focusing on relationships. Also, the reason that our student lounge is so well-designed is that Janelle knows that environments matter for relationship building. She also has a deep passion for personal growth. She loves all things Enneagram and has been responsible for leading our staff in that area. She intentionally mentored and sought mentoring during her time at Bonhomme.

Trent, as I mentioned, faithfully served our students during an interim period. After that, he continued as a small group leader for our high school boys. Trent is one of those guys who is always willing to lead wherever leadership is needed.

Above all, both of the Mosleys are called to lead the next generation to know Jesus. For three and a half years, our students have been the benefit of that calling. For the upcoming season of their lives, the students at Northbrook Church will be blessed by them. I believe that the Mosleys are going to do incredible things in student ministry. I believe that God has put a call on each of their lives to proclaim the truth of God’s Word to the next generation. I believe that the best is yet to come and that their time at Bonhomme was only the beginning.

Thank you, Mosleys, for everything you did for our students.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYBy Thomas Hernandez, Director of Children’s Ministry

My new year’s resolution is to be a part of changing the lives of 20 people. Notice I said be a part of. I think we set ourselves up to fail when we say we want to change peoples’ lives all by ourselves. I have been a part of some great missions, after which we would say, “we changed the lives of one hundred people.” Then we pack our bags and go back home to the life we know so well. Meanwhile the people we served are left with a few goodies and a wave goodbye. We didn’t change their lives, only God can do that. But, we were faithful to do what God asked us to do.

We can be a part of changing someone’s lives, a big part or a little part. We can pray that whatever part we played God will use it to change the life of that person. How will I do this? Whenever I see a need, or know of one, I will help by serving that person. This means a ride to the airport, moving boxes, listening to a friend… anything that helps someone with a burden, large or small. After I have helped, I will pray that God will use that little part in a big way.

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2019 2018 2019 VS. 2018OPERATING INCOME ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) ACTUAL OVER (UNDER)

Month $ $304,503 $295,419 $9,084 $287,615 $16,888

Year-to-Date $2,314,523 $2,341,500 $(26,977) $2,282,319 $32,204

OPERATING EXPENSES

Month $ $204,870 $199,622 $5,248 $199,438 $5,432

Year-to-Date $2,288,336 $2,341,334 $(52,998) $2,249,875 $38,461

INCOME VERSUS EXPENSE

Y-T-D Income $2,314,523 $2,341,500 $(26,977) $2,282,319 $32,204

Y-T-D Expense $2,288,336 $2,341,334 $(52,998) $2,249,875 $38,461

Surplus (Deficit) $26,187 $166 $26,021 $32,444 $(6,257)

BALANCE IN OPERATING RESERVE

As of 1/1/2019 $346,162

2019 Surplus (Deficit) $26,187

Current balance $372,349

BONHOMME FINANCIAL SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2019

UPDATE FROM THE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SEARCH TEAMOver the last few months, in conjunction with Agora Search Group, we have been working diligently and prayerfully to recruit the best possible candidate for the Executive Director of Contemporary Worship position.

Our team has been busy vetting and interviewing candidates. At this time we are hoping that a new year will spur new candidates to apply. We know and trust that God has the perfect candidate for us here at Bonhomme. We also know that sitting in transition can be painful, but at the same time do not want to rush this process and fully intend on prayerfully vetting the right candidate.

We need your help!1. Please pray for patience for all of us at Bonhomme while we sit in transition.

Take time in scripture to see how God can use a time of transition to grow us closer to Him.

2. Please thank God for Katelynn Freese who is our interim worship leader.

3. Please encourage and pray for those who serve on the worship team.

4. Please pray for discernment for those of us on the search committee.

Again, we know that God knows who the new Executive Director of Contemporary Worship for Bonhomme will be. We trust Him! We will work diligently, prayerfully, and patiently.

Thank you for praying with us!Sharon Rinklin, Dan Gore (Co-chairs), Jenny Brown, Kim Copelli, Jim Henry, Jim Kilby, Zach Leeker and Kim Seers

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PLEASE LET US KNOW ...If you are in the hospital, please let us know! The hospital is prohibited from calling to let us know, so the only way we’ll know is if you tell us.

If you know of someone from our congregation who is in the hospital, please let us know! Even if you think someone else may have told us…we would much rather hear from multiple people than not hear at all.

If you are ill or know of someone who is ill, please let us know!

We want to provide prayers and other support for your health and recovery, and we don’t know you need these unless someone tells us. Even if you’ve told one of the ministers or staff, please also contact Irma with the information. And if you only want to tell ONE PERSON, that person should be Irma.

Thank you in advance for your help in keeping us up-to-date on hospitalizations and additional information about illnesses and other needs of which you may be aware, and of which we NEED to be aware.

Lynn Packwood and your Congregational Care Team

HYMNAL FUNDRemember, we are collecting funds to purchase new hymnals for the Sanctuary. You can donate one book, six copies to equip an entire pew, or any other amount you prefer.

The hymnals cost $25 each, and your gift can be given in honor or memory of someone special. Simply include this information along with your donation.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP ALTAR FLOWERSMost of you have noticed the beautiful flowers which we enjoy in traditional worship each Sunday. They are arranged by our very own team of floral arrangers, and the funds for the flowers are donated.

Each Sunday, you have the opportunity to honor or remember loved ones with sanctuary flowers for the Traditional Worship Services. This is a perfect way to remember an anniversary, honor a graduate, celebrate a birthday, or say “thank you” in a special way. In addition, your personal message will be printed in the worship bulletin that Sunday. To participate, list your name and message on the form located in Kilby Commons, include your donation (suggested amount $75) and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church.

After the worship service, the flowers will be used by the Floral Visitor Ministry to create smaller bouquets to deliver, along with a personal note, to members of our Bonhomme family in need of a lift perhaps because they are homebound, healing or in need of love and encouragement.

This year’s flower sign-up board has MANY blanks, so you have lots of opportunities to give flowers. Please check the poster in Kilby Commons and find a date when you can sign up to provide flowers for worship!

How do you let us know? Contact Irma Holycross, 636.532.3486 or stop by her desk in Kilby Commons.

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LET’S TALK!

MISSION PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: RESTORE ST. LOUISRestore St. Louis is a partnership of seven ministries that express the love of Christ by meeting basic needs of the poor, the widowed, the fatherless, the imprisoned, the immigrant and the refugee. About 30 local churches partner with us to meet these basic needs.

Bonhomme Presbyterian Church has partnered with Restore St. Louis for over 20 years! Bonhomme members tutor with Firm Foundation; read to children as Friday Readers at The Freedom School; the youth group has been a summer mission team with Workday; members serve food to children with Umetulisha Food Ministry; Bonhomme recently provided a new van for Harambee Youth Training; several Bonhomme members have served on the boards of various Restore ministries including Health Connection and InsideOut Prison Ministry. Thank you to the Bonhomme family for partnering for more than 20 years with Restore St. Louis Ministries!

Firm Foundation ♦ Firm Foundation Tutoring had 120 children this summer at the North City and

South City locations.

♦ Children heard and experienced the love of Jesus.

♦ 400 tutors came from all over the country to care, love and teach these children.

The Freedom School ♦ The Freedom School has 100 children Pre–K through 5th grade.

♦ Five different languages and seven countries are represented.

♦ A recent study showed that we are seeing significant academic progress in students!

Harambee Youth Training ♦ Harambee Youth Training tuckpointed 15 homes with 80 at–risk teens this

summer.

♦ College–age crew leaders share the Gospel with teens.

♦ Teens learn work skills while repairing homes for seniors in the community.

Health Connection ♦ Health Connection serves 50 families

♦ Provides health clinics.

♦ The tutoring program.

♦ Volunteers provide rides to doctor visits.

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MISSION PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: RESTORE ST. LOUISInsideOut Prison Ministry

♦ InsideOut Prison Ministry started Bible studies at the City Workhouse this summer.

♦ Seven ministries are partnering to serve men when they are released.

♦ God has provided favor and relationships in the jail and wisdom in walking with people as they are released.

Umetulisha Food Ministry ♦ Umetulisha Food Ministry is serving 500,000 meals annually.

♦ Youth interns learn job skills while serving and preparing food.

♦ At-risk children are the target of the meals served.

Workday Ministry ♦ Workday Ministry hosted over 400 volunteers this summer working in the homes

of widows and others in need.

♦ 12 college interns lead high school teams in work projects for seniors.

♦ 12 wheelchair ramps were built for seniors this year!

MISSION MINISTRY ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIESBAG OF BLESSINGS | FEBRUARY MENU

Please remember to help those in need by donating to the Isaiah 58 Food Pantry. Sardines, macaroni ‘n’ cheese, spices, razors, shaving cream, toilet bowl cleaner.

Peanut butter is always a welcome addition. All fruit and vegetable contributions are to be canned and, if possible, low sodium and/or in their own juices.

The Collection bin is located in Kilby Commons in the Mission Center.

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EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ADULT FELLOWSHIP FAMILY GAME NIGHTSFriday Nights | 6:30 pm | Kilby Commons

We’ll have a bunch of board games, classics, as well as newer ones, and cards, but feel free to bring your favorite games along, too! This is a time for fellowship during the dreary winter months. Come after dinner to play some Scrabble, find a new chess buddy, or try out some of the newer games that you saw at the store and wondered about. Bring a friend, neighbor, or acquaintance, and show them where you love to worship! The more the merrier! All ages are welcome. Light snacks and drinks provided. [No alcohol permitted]. No Game Night February 28. Please support the Student Ministry Music Trivia Bingo fundraiser!

PLATES AND A PROGRAMHosted by the SEALS [Seniors Engaged In Active Living And Service] Thursday, February 6 | 11:30 am | Kilby Commons

Bonhomme’s own Lynn Packwood will share the history, origin, and interesting information about some of our favorite hymns. He will also lead us in singing a few.

Call Irma, 636-532-3486, to make a lunch reservation no later than Monday, February 3. Cost: $8.

Thursday, March 5 | 11:30 am | Kilby Commons

Writing your Personal Life Story. The Bonhomme SEALS Ministry is excited to host a special program for people of all ages presented by Kathy Evans. Kathy is a local, personal historian and an experienced writer of life histories, including memoirs and autobiographies. Kathy will present a simple and logical strategy

to approach writing a personal history, be it your story, that of your parent or grandparent. Each person, no matter how ordinary, has extraordinary memories to share. Children and grandchildren will forever cherish the life a loved one puts on paper!

Call Irma, 636-532-3486, to make a lunch reservation no later than Monday, March 2. Cost: $8.

WOMEN’S CIRCLES BIBLE STUDYFebruary 11 | 9:30 am

Bonhomme Presbyterian Women Circles monthly Bible study of “God’s Promise: I am with you” by Amy Poling Sutherlun will meet in the Parlor, Community Room, and Chapel. February’s lesson is “God is with us in our discouragement” and the readings are Deuteronomy 31:1–8 and Joshua 1:1–9, for those who do not yet have a book.

We warmly encourage any woman to join us for a lively discussion, no registration needed!

COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIESSunday, February 9 | 4 pm | Sanctuary

Sunday worshippers in Bonhomme’s traditional services have been blessed for fifty years with rousing accompaniment to their hymn singing as well as beautiful solo pieces included in the service as played on the Reuter pipe organ. This instrument was built specifically for Bonhomme in 1969 for the then new sanctuary. As part of our concert series and in celebration of these fifty years of music making on this instrument, we have invited Andrew Peters to perform compositions written for pipe organ. As organist and director of music at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, he directs the choral groups and handbell choir, plays the church’s restored 1965 Schantz organ, and oversees the church’s Couts Music Series as artistic director. He plays with the St. Louis Symphony as ensemble organist and is assistant conductor of the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis.

As with all concerts in our series, this event is free and open to the public.

REV. TOM HOBSON BOOK SIGNING

Sunday, February 9 | 9:30–11 am | Kilby Commons

Rev. Tom Hobson will be at Bonhomme Church to sign his new book The Historical Jesus and the Historical Joseph Smith. Stop by, say hi, and get a copy of Tom’s book.

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FORTE ORCHESTRA DINNERApril 3 | 6 pm | Steffen Hall

Join us for dinner and a concert to raise funds for the Forte Chamber Orchestra. The menu will consist of mostaccioli, salad, rolls, and dessert.

The program will include a string quartet by Grieg, and the piano quartet by Faure [this piece is for string quartet with piano, sort of like a miniature piano concerto.] Lynn Packwood will also sing several songs, accompanied by Nancy Mayo.

Tickets are $20. Stay tuned for details on how to purchase tickets.

All proceeds go to support the Forte Chamber Orchestra, who rehearses and does all their concerts here at Bonhomme! This is a non–profit organization, and they depend upon donations for their support. It is hoped that this fundraiser will provide support as they prepare for their concerts this spring on March 15 and May 3.

CHANCEL CHOIR SPRING CONCERT May 3 | 5 pm

Save the Date! The Chancel Choir, along with Bonhomme Ringers and the Forte Chamber Orchestra, will present their Spring Concert. Look in next month’s Pioneer Press for more information!

If you’re not in the choir, but would like to sing with us, plan on coming to rehearsals beginning April 4.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE February 26 | 7 pm

To begin the season of Lent, we will hold an Ash Wednesday worship service in the Sanctuary. Join us for this service of personal reflection and contemplation as we begin the season of Lent, preparing our hearts and spirits for the celebration of Easter.

PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST Saturday, April 25 | Steffen Hall

Bonhomme will be a host site for the upcoming Priscilla Shirer Simulcast. April 25 promises to be a day to feed your soul and grow your friendships! Registration details and more information coming soon!

LIVING THE MISSION FAIRFebruary 23 | Between Services | Kilby Commons

Save the Date!!

This will be an excellent opportunity to meet with the Bonhomme mission partners as well as the Bonhomme mission liaisons between the 8:30 am and 11 am services in Kilby Commons. More information coming soon.

Last year, 100 women gathered for lunch, fellowship and to be inspired by Priscilla Shirer. Come feed your bodies and your souls this year on April 25.

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TRADITIONAL MUSIC

FEBRUARY 28:30 – Chancel Choir: “Only God”11:00 – Nancy Mayo

FEBRUARY 98:30 – Nancy Mayo11:00 – Chancel Choir: “By Faith”

FEBRUARY 16Bonhomme Ringers [both services]“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”8:30 – Chancel Choir: “By the Gentle Waters”11:00 – Nancy Mayo

FEBRUARY 238:30 – Nancy Mayo11:00 – Chancel Choir: “Trust in the Lord”

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SERMON SERIES: THE GREAT COMMISSIONFOUR WEEKS; FIVE VERSES; SIX COMMITMENTS

FEBRUARY 2[Matthew 28:16–20]Rev. Robby Cella [Traditional]Rev. Phil Hargrove [Contemporary]

FEBRUARY 9[Matthew 28:16–20]Rev. Phil Hargrove [Traditional]Rev. Don Everts [Contemporary]

FEBRUARY 16[Matthew 28:16–20]Rev. Don Everts [Traditional]Rev. Phil Hargrove [Contemporary]

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TRADITIONAL SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY

Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

9:45 a.m.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE IN STEFFEN HALL

Sundays at 11 a.m.

SERMON SCHEDULE