The Fireside Club members enjoy a balmy Sunday afternoon.

THE FIRESIDE CLUB

The Fireside Club was organized in February 1939 and met in a room with a fireplace, therefore the name Fireside Club. The room and the fireplace are long gone but the Fireside Club has survived for 65 years. Several years ago, the bylaws were changed to allow all adult members of St. Paul Church to join, regardless of marital status.

For many years the club has been, and continues to be active in the life of the church. Its purpose is to provide its members with a means to develop friendships and spiritual growth, while supporting the mission of St. Paul Church. Over the years, the Fireside Club has provided financial support to many UCC agencies such as the Hoyleton Children's Home, DuBois Center, Emmaus Homes.  St. Paul activities such as DuBois camperships, Share baskets, Fine Arts Fund, Franklin Neighborhood Summer Camp, and the Food Pantry have also received financial support.

Anyone interested in joining the Fireside Club, please call the church office.

OFFICERS

President, Fred Hotz
Vice President, Betty Rieso
Secretary, Janet Heil
Treasurer, Marijean Messick

MEETING DATES, PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL COMMITTEES

SUNDAY, January 18th 

Dinner out at Tony's Place, 5 West Main, Mascoutah, IL 5:00 p.m.

All meetings are at 6:30 unless noted and are held in Heritage Hall at St. Paul Church.

WHAT'S NEW WITH THE FIRESIDE CLUB

• Next meeting will be February 22nd,
• Fireside will cook for WAVE on Wednesday, January, 14th,  Call Fred Hotz (476-3689) if you can help.