NEWSLETTER
We provide a weekly newsletter in both print and electronic forms to keep everyone up-to-date on events and activities that are going on in our church and community. If you would like to have something added to the newsletter for your group or ministry, please contact the church office at office@communityheights.org.
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SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Details below.
MEN'S FALL BIBLE STUDIES - Scroll down for more information.
LET'S KEEP FILLING UP THE BIG SOUP CANS! - The food pantry continues to need our help. See below.
LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, October 17, 12:30 - 6:00p.m.
PRAYER MINISTRY - Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE BAPTIZED - There is one more opportunitiy this year. Details below.
WOMEN'S EVENTS - Alliance Women. Fall Hayride. Widow's Tea. Baby Shower. Scroll down.
ABOVE & BEYOND-Special offering during the month of October. See below for more information.
NEXT STEPS-Starting Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:45-7:30p.m. See below.
WINTER GIVEAWAY- Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4p.m. @ Cornerstone Church. Details below.
DISCOVER HOPE BANQUET - Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-6 Social Hour, 6-8 Banquet. See below.
NCS BENEFIT DINNER-Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30p.m. in the CHAC Worship Center. More information below.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES - ARE HERE! Details below.
JASPER COUNTY HUNGER RELIEF BOARD - Needs help. Scroll down for details.
RSVP SING-A-LONG - Mon., 10/21, 1:00 p.m. Details below.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP NIGHT - Details below.
KIDS' MINISTRY-Wednesday nights. Scroll down for details.
YOUTH MINISTRY-Wednesday nights. See below.
LOST & FOUND-Is filling up again. Scroll down for location.
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Practical Christianity - a 12 week, verse by verse, group discussion on applying scripture to everyday life in the book of Mark. Sept 1 - Nov 17, 9:00a.m., in Room 105/106. Facilitated by Dan Kingery.
MEN'S FALL BIBLE STUDIES
Exodus, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45p.m. with Stan Galloway in Rm. 101-102. Hebrews, also Wednesdays at 6:30p.m. with Jon DeHeer and James Dunlap. All men are welcome.
GRACE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
IT'S TIME TO FILL UP THE BIG SOUP CANS AGAIN! - As the weather gets colder, need is greater. Big needs right now are cereal and pasta sauces along with the normal needs, which include:
1 lb. bags of rice, both brown and white
Macaroni and cheese
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
Tuna
Canned Chicken
Peanut Butter
Canned fruit - pineapple, mandarin oranges, peaches, applesauce
Canned vegetables - corn, beans, carrots, peas
Pasta noodles - spaghetti, penne, ramen
Spaghetti sauce
Canned soup
Jiffy corn muffin mix
Instant potatoes
Oatmeal
Please place your donations in the giant "soup cans" in the foyer and we’ll do the rest. OR, you can drop items off at Grace Church, 1620 N. 11th Ave. E. in Newton on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon and Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.) Thank you for your generosity!
LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE
THURSDAY, October 17, 12:30p.m.-6:00p.m. in the Gathering Place. Thanks for giving. Register Here.
PRAYER MINISTRY
PRAYER MINISTRY - Meets weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in room 104. Please join this group of prayer warriors as they pray for our church family, our community, and our world.
BAPTISM SUNDAY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE BAPTIZED - There is one more opportunity in 2024- October 20. Contact the church office for more information.
ALLIANCE WOMEN
MONTHLY MEETING - The Community Heights Alliance Women meet the first Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. in room 101/102. All women are welcome.
SECOND ANNUAL LADIES' HAYRIDE.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 6:30P.M., AT ERNIE & MINDY ADKISON'S, 4393 IOWA ST. (MAP ON FLYER IN LOBBY). There will be hotdogs, chips, s'mores, and drinks. Join us for a great time of fun and fellowship, singing and testimonies. Teen girls welcome with parent.
BABY SHOWER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 9:00A.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE for Sarah and Elizabeth Lucille (Lizzy Lu) Hanssen, born August 20, 2024. Click here for her gift registry. All the ladies of the church are invited. Come welcome one of our newest attendees!
WIDOW'S TEA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:00 - 11:30A.M. IN THE COFFEE SHOP AT CHAC. Contact Gladys Harris (641-521-8399) for RSVP or information.
ABOVE & BEYOND
SPECIAL OFFERING DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. THIS SPECIAL OFFERING WILL HELP COVER THE COST OF SUPPLIES for the projects our work team will be doing in El Salvador. Our goal is $5,000. Whether you write a check or put cash in an envelope, please mark your special offering "El Salvador". Thank you!
NEXT STEPS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 6, 6:45 - 7:30P.M. Next Steps is a four week class that gives some history of our church and ways for you to get more connected. Pastor Beau and Pastor Jeff will lead the classes. Contact the pastors or call the church office to let us know you're interested.
WINTER GIVEAWAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 12-4P.M. AT CORNERSTONE CHURCH. We are excited to announce our parnership with Stacy Grams of Stacy's Sweet Stuff on the square to do a winter giveaway for those in need in Newton. Items needed: All ages-socks and underwear; kids gloves, hats, clothes, and boots; hygiene items-only travel size; lacking in boys clothes of all ages; toys; hand warmers. New or gently used, please! Put items on the table across from the office outside rooms 103/104.
DISCOVER HOPE BANQUET
THURSDAY, OCT. 24, CHAC WORSHIP CENTER, SOCIAL HOUR 5-6P.M., BANQUET 6-8P.M. Click here to sign up or call 641-841-0598.
NCS BENEFIT DINNER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 6:30P.M., CHAC WORSHIP CENTER. Newton Christian School is hoping to raise $50,000. Please RSVP by Oct. 25 to NCS, 641-792-1924. If you can't attend but wish to give, send checks to NCS, 1710 N 11th Ave E, marked "benefit dinner". Country Catering is preparing the meal.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES
ARE HERE! Pick up your box in the Welcome Center. There are some free items you may use to start filling your box. Be sure to grab a label and put it on your box. Please include the $10 shipping cost when you return the box to the table in the alcove in early Novermber.
JASPER COUNTY HUNGER RELIEF BOARD
Is a board of local volunteers that distribute meals entirely within the communities of Jasper County. If you can help, please contact Bill Bennett at jaspercohunger@gmail.com or call 515-257-6460.
DISCOVER HOPE IS IN NEED OF FOOD
Bread of Life meal ministry serves lunch daily and gives out food boxes to families in need. Needs are: canned vegetables & fruits, canned or fresh meat, pasta & sauces, paper plates. You can drop items off at Discover Hope.
RSVP SING-A-LONG
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1-2:30P.M. - Meet at the West main door of Park Centre, 1:00p.m.; 1:30 to Willowbrook; 2:00 to Newton Village. For age 55 plus.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP NIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 7:00P.M. @ NEW CREATION CHURCH (Discover Hope). Meets the first Friday of the month.
KIDS' MINISTRY
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:45P.M.
YOUTH MINISTRY
MIDDLE SCHOOL - WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:45P.M.
HIGH SCHOOL - WEDNESAYS, 7:45-9:00P.M.
LOST & FOUND
LOCATED ON THE COATRACK OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE. There are children's reading books, sandals, clothes, water bottles, etc. Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office.
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