ANNOUNCEMENTS

Updated: Sunday, August 29, 2010

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS AND FRIENDS!

We are happy to have you worship with us, and hope that in some way you gain spiritually. If you are without a church home, we invite you to worship with us. We are in the community to do good, and welcome your help. Come again soon.

Our Senior Building

On Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 4:00 p.m., Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church dedicated its Senior building.
Our Senior building is now fully occupied. All new applicants will be put on a waiting list.

We're sure everyone has seen the beautiful new church bus. It is handicapped equipped, air conditiioned and top of the line, and ready for you to ride in comfort to and from church. If you desire to ride the bus, please call and make an appointment to be placed on the list.

Please note the new web address for Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church: www.cbpchurch.org. See what's going on as well as to find out more about the church history and structure. Organizations, if you want your information on the website or if the information about your organization's activities or officers needs to be updated, please contact Mr. Ernest Smoot with corrections.

Tune-In, Cote Brilliante The Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church Cable TV Program airs every Saturday at 6:00pm on Charter Communication Channel 18. Your comments and suggestions for future programs are welcome, so stay tuned.
Richard Massey, Producer

Any members who need assistance using the lift between the Sanctuary and the Education Buildings are asked to contact a church usher for assistance.

OUR GRADUATES

COLLEGE

Lael Clark B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (International Business and Political Science) J.C. Smith University, 5/2/2010. She is studying in South Africa this summer. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Clark and granddaughter of Ms. June Clark.

Ryan Clarke Master's Degree in Health Administration from St. Louis University, 5/15/2010. Ryan will be going to Houston, Texas, where he has been awarded a paid fellowship at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center. He is the son of Freda Clarke and Gary Clarke.

Sydney Cross B.A. from Trinity Washington University, Washington D.C. She has an internship on Capitol Hill for Congressman Conyers, and has also received a fellowship to attend graduate school.

Duane Dilworth, Jr. B.A. from Florida State University; will attend Howard University's College of Medicine.

Patricia Gillespie Ph.D. in Biology from New York University.

Martha Gillespie Masters Degree from Webster University.

Lucy Holliam Master's Degree in Education from Lindenwood College. She is a schoolteacher and a daughter of Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church.

Robert Lay II Bachelors degree from Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA.

Jenna Rice M.B.A from Webster University, May 2010. She is the daughter of Anne Rice and Chester Rice.

Matthew Rice Bachelor's in Business from Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA. He is the son of Chester Rice.

Harriette Scott Dudley Ph.D. in College Leadership. She is a dean at a community college in South Carolina.

William Scott Master's degree in Family and Consumer Science from Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO.

Brenda J. Smith Master's in Communications from St. Louis University, 5/15/2010. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. and become a college professor. She is the daughter of Ms. Marilyn Smith.

James Starks, Jr. Graduate of the Police Citizen's Academy.

Rachel Winston Graduate of Davidson College, Charlotte, N.C., 5/16/2010. She is a participant of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs in St. Louis, MO. She is the daughter of Leah Merrifield.

HIGH SCHOOL

Rameses Blount University City High School, 5/21/2010. He is the son of Dr. Lee Blount.

Matthew Clark Visual & Performing Arts High School, 5/29/2010. He is teaching the marimba in China this summer. He is the grandson of Ms. June Clark.

Phillip Craig Hazelwood Central High. Plans to attend culinary school.

Louis Cross IV Lutheran North High School. Will attend Southern Illinois University, Cairo, IL

Glenda Gillespie Pattonville High School.

Stearling Nash Soldan High School. He is the son of Stacie Nash.

Jacques Leon Reed Beaumont High School, 5/29/2010. He is the son of Shelonda Fleming, grandson of Valleria Fleming.

We are so proud of these young people! God bless them to continue to move forward in this difficult society.

You may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever. Psalm 48:13-14

Virginia Dowsing Toliver Virginia Dowsing Toliver was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Virginia is the first woman and the first African-American elected as board chair in the Seminary's 150-year history. We are indeed very proud of her and her many outstanding accomplishments.

Women's Support Group The Women's Support Group will meet on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 9:00AM. Women of all ages are welcome. Great fellowship, fun, and food. See Vendetta Dennis and Gilda Latham for more information. The Sewing Class is still in session under Eufaula Thornton.

Christian Education Committee The Christian Education Committee will meet on Sunday, September 5, 2010, immediately following worship. All members are asked to be present. Dr. Ivory Johnson is chairperson.

MARK THOSE CALENDARS
Sunday, September 19, 2010
9:30AM
54th Anniversary Worship Service
4:00PM
Musical Celebration
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Laity Sunday
Men's Breakfast
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Cancer Awareness Sunday
Saturday, November 6, 2010
2:00PM
"A Taste Of Jazz"
This program will benefit the William G. Gillespie Scholarship Fund.

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church
Cordially invites you and your family to attend their
FIFTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 19, 2010
9:30AM Worship Service
ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER
Byron A. Wade
Pastor, Davie Street Presbyterian Church,
Raleign, North Carolina
Immediate Vice-Moderator Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Featuring our Anniversary Choir
Dwayne Buggs, Director
4:00PM
In the church sanctuary
Everyone is invited to attend.
Mark this date on your calendar.

Inspirational Choir Several people have made commitments to join the Inspirational Choir, and we are grateful to God. We want to remind you that we are still having rehearsals each Thursday at 6:00PM. All ages, male and female are welcome. See Helen Imes, Lorin Harris, or Al Bowers. We need you!

Chancel Choir You are invited to sing with the Chancel Choir at its upcoming September 19, 2010 concert. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 6:00PM. in preparation for the concert. Please add your voice to the chorus for this exciting and spiritually uplifting experience. You may contact the director, any Chancel Choir member, or come to the next Wednesdays rehearsal.

Directory Booklets You have another opportunity to update your address and phone number. Please check the directory booklets for accuracy. If you have made changes to your telephone number, address, or have had a name change, please update your information. The address booklets will be available for corrections through Sunday, August 29, 2010. Thanks so much for your cooperation.

Cote Brilliante Pre-School Cote Brilliante Pre-School is now enrolling children ages 1/2 - 5 years old. Please join us for another year of fun and learning. Remember, we are only part of the village that it takes to raise a child. This program is free. If you know of children in your family or in the community who need this kind of program, please send them to us.

These Days Magazines The magazines for July, August and September are now available. You may pick them up from the church office. Get an extra copy for the sick and shut-in!

William G. Gillespie Postage Stamps All William G. Gillespie postage stamps that have been ordered may be picked up. Stamps may still be ordered from the adult members of the Handbell Choir.

The Altar Guild The Altar Guild is now recruiting boys and girls who would like to serve on the altar. If your child desires to be trained for this position, please see any member of the Altar Guild.

Membership Roll Dear Members,
We are trying to update the membership roll. No one seems to want to sign the form in the newsletter, so let's try this: A list of members will be placed in the foyers of both buildings, and if you see an error in your name, address, or phone number, please take the time to correct it. We want everyone to be counted and to receive mail. Thanks so much for cooperating!

Please Sign The Flower Calendar The new 2010 Flower Calendar is located in the foyer of the Educational Building. We need signatures and the occasions for those desiring to donate flowers. We have many blank spaces on the calendar.

The JOY Club The JOY Club has first aid kits for use in the home and automobile. Please see a member of the club to obtain kits.

The Handbell Choir Handbell Choir rehearsals are Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Adults and children are welcome. See Chester Rice, Ann Rice or Jackie DuPree for more information.

The Session Our Session consists of the pastor and our elected elders in active service and is responsible for the mission and government of the church. The Session welcomes members to the church, provides the worship service with preaching, sharing the Sacraments, and the music program. In addition, the Session works toward the growth of membership, develops and supervises the church school and educational programs, leads the congregation in ministries of personal social healing and reconciliation in our community and bears witness and challenges the people of God with the privilege of responsible Christian stewardship; delegates and supervises the work of the board of deacons, trustees and all other organizations and task forces within the congregation. If you know of members who qualify to serve on the Session, please contact the Committee on Nominations or Mr. Elmer Galvin.

Attention: Organization Chairs and Choir Directors We are now updating our church calendar to the end of the calendar year 2010. If you have any scheduled activities or events that need approval of the Session, please forward them to our church clerk, Cheryl White, as soon as possible. Please forward prior to the fourth Monday of the month. We will continue placing all approved upcoming events in the Lamplighter and on the church website. Thank You!

Sunday School Sunday School classes for the Pre-Primary, Juniors, Senior, College and the Genesis classes are held from 8:40-9:25 am. before the worship service. Please plan to attend your Sunday School class and if you would like to help, contact Angela Ware, our Sunday School Superintendent.

The Girl Scouts The Girl Scout Troop meets each ftrst and third Wednesday under the leadership of Ms. Kirsten Weathersby with Ms. Valleria Fleming assisting. We have a new troop, with very educational, exciting and positive activities for the girls. Send your girls out to join them.

Directory Updates We need to update our directory. If you have moved, changed your phone number, or know of a member who has, please send the updated information to the church office. Thank you.

Audiotapes Available Audio tapes of your favorite music, sermons, or special programs are available. Please contact Mr. Joseph Greer for your copies.

Project Skills Tutors Needed We tutor children grades 1 to 12 each Wednesday, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. If you can tutor, contact Hazel Mays for more information.

Attention Schnucks Shoppers! Support Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church by picking up a Schnucks eScrip Community Card at Schnucks today ( Use ID #164502939). Schnucks will contribute up to 3% of your grocery and prescription purchases to our church every time you shop and swipe your card!

Sick List Updates Please inform the church office of names missing from the sick list. We want to serve our entire membership.

Church Calendar Updates The Church Calendar is posted in the foyer of the church. If an organization or individual wants information posted on the calendar, please present your request to the Session for approval BEFORE it is posted, by giving it to any member of the Worship and Personnel Committee. This is important in order to prevent conflicts in programming.

Bible Studies Bible Study and prayer is held each Thursday at 7:00 pm. Men's Bible Study is held on Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00 noon. You are invited to attend and to invite others.

Scholarship Fund We encourage your continued support of our scholarship fund. We need to build it up for the support of our youth.

"For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." (T.S. Elliot)
End your absence from church and attempt to attend each Sunday of the year as a new beginning.

Church Choirs
We have several choirs that you are welcomed to join:
The Chancel Choir
The Gospel Choir
The Celestial Chorus
The Men's Chorus
The Inspirational Choir
The Handbell Choir
The Chilldren's Choir
They perform music to please everyone's tastes. Rehearsals are on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Nursery Available To All We have an excellent nursery available for use on Sundays during worship services. Kirstin Weathersby and Charles Weathers serve as our child care providers, and you can feel free to take your little ones there. They will receive excellent care. The nursery is located in the lower level.

Youth Fellowship: Calling All Parents! WE NEED YOUR YOUTHS! Youth Fellowship meetings will be held on the second and fourth Sundays following Sunday School. All youth are welcome beginning at 13 years of age. We have great plans underway. Give your support.

Church Evangelism Committee Needs Volunteers The Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church Evangelism Committee T.L.C. Support Team needs more volunteers. This is a group of members organized to assist and support the pastor in visiting the sick and shut-in members. The goal is to encourage our church family members and to let them know that we are concerned and that they are in our prayers. We could use a few more caring members. Please call Flora Robinson at 432-0315.

Radio Broadcast Remember our radio broadcast on Station KXEN - 1010 on the AM dial each Sunday at 9:30am. Your donations are needed to keep the program on the air. Tell your sick and shut-in friends to listen weekly.