Religion briefs 5/21/05

Stained glass windows added at Friedheim church

Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim, Mo., recently added two stained glass windows in the narthex of the church. The windows were gifts from the Tuschhoff family. The design of one window is centered on a dove; this window is given in memory of Hilbert Tuschhoff by his wife, Aileen, and daughter, Donna. A second window design centers on the cross. This window was given in memory of Oscar and Mary Tuschhoff, parents of Hilbert and Harlan Tuschhoff. Willard Conrad of Perryville made the windows for the church. The Rev. David Dissen, interim minister for the congregation, dedicated the windows in mid-April.

Church plans mission to Capetown, South Africa

The Church of Christ in Cape Girardeau is sending 12 of its members on a mission trip to Capetown, South Africa. The group, ranging in age from 23 to 70, leaves Thursday and returns in mid-June. Don Boyd, a former missionary in the region, is helping to organize the trip. He and his wife have returned to Capetown on several occasions. Much of the group's work will be in church planting: leading Bible studies, leadership classes and encouraging church members among eight different congregations. Boyd said most of the churches are in low-income neighborhoods. There will be a combined worship service May 29 among all the congregations. "They love to come together and sing," Boyd said.

Eggimann named to Catholic women's council

Joan Eggimann of Cape Girardeau has been named to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. She was elected as president during a meeting held recently in Springfield, Mo. Eggimann previously served as first vice president for the organization. Other officeholders include Judy Stricker of Cape Girardeau, as parliamentarian; Delores Pobst of Cape Girardeau, church commission chair; Dorothy Dees of Scott City as international commission chair; Joyce Luten of Jackson as organization commission chair; and Hazel Blank of Cape Girardeau as legislative commission chair.

Calendar

Today

Oasis Club of Christian Faith Fellowship will meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Landing Place restaurant. The group is beginning to plan for its summer activities and will discuss events at this meeting.

Community-wide party held by Jackson High School Christian group FISH. Events begin at noon with music and continue until 10 p.m. Local bands will play; food will be served.

Sunday

Memorial service at 10:45 a.m. at Plainview Church. Joe Stevens will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the service. The Plainview Community Cemetery will hold its annual business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Donations can be mailed to Joyce Baker, 1235 Crow, Jackson, Mo. 63755.

Memorial service for Dry Creek Cemetery in Bollinger County at 12:30 p.m.

Barks Chapel will hold a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Crump. The Rev. Joe Allen will speak; a basket lunch will be served after the service.

Pleasant Hill Day service at 11 a.m. followed by a dinner on the grounds at noon. Guest speaker is the Rev. Tom Bass, a retired Presbyterian minister. Music will be provided by Tyson Zahner and Caleb Dyer. Contributions can be mailed to Ruth Tinnin, 2825 Bloomfield Road, Apt. 107, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63703.

The Rev. Emmanuel Reid will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. at Victory in Christ Christian Church. The church meets in the Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.