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ANNUAL MEETING - Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in The Gathering Place. 

COMING SOON! - Father's Day and a Hymn Sing.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE - for Jasper County residents. Please see below for details.

FIERCE FAITH MUSIC FEST - Saturday, June 17 - 5 p.m. at Legacy Plaza.

WOMEN OF COMMUNITY HEIGHTS - A Bridal Shower, and sign up for lunch with Norma in June!

KIDS' MINISTRY - Come join the fun at summer camp and at VBS!

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, June 22 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in the Gathering Place.  

ALL CHURCH PICNIC AND POOL PARTY -Sunday, July 2 - 5:30 to 9 p.m. Maytag Pool and Pavilion.

MEN'S MINISTRY - Updated information on Men's Bible Studies

PREGNANCY CENTER OF CENTRAL IOWA - volunteers are needed. 

SAVE YOUR STAMPS - And help spread the gospel!

SMALL GROUPS - A great way to get connected at Community Heights.

COLLEGE & CAREER FELLOWSHP (CCF) – Every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Coffee Shop. 

COFFEE AND CHAOS - for moms and their little ones. Second and 4th Thursday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. 

ALL THE DETAILS

ANNUAL MEETING

MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY HEIGHTS - Come cast your vote at the annual meeting. Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in The Gathering Place. Copies of the proposed budget and the Nominating Committee's report are available in the foyer.  

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

IS FATHER'S DAY! - We’ll have a special surprise for dear old “Pop!”

HYMN SING - During both worship services.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

HOUSEHOLDS IN JASPER COUNTY experiencing losses of personal property or having structural damage to their personal residence as a result of recent severe weather may apply for assistance. Residents may apply by contacting IMPACT Community Action Partnership at 515-518-4770 or by email at disater@impactcap.org. Information sheets are available on the tall tables in the foyer.                                                                               

FIERCE FAITH MUSIC FEST                                                           

FEATURING - UNSPOKEN|BUILDING 429|FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE - Saturday, June 17 - starting at 5 p.m. at Legacy Plaza in Newton. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and kids 10 and under are FREE! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! A family-friendly night of Christian music, food trucks, merch tents, and “Kid Zone!” If you would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Scott Bauer.

WOMEN OF COMMUNITY HEIGHTS

LADIES’ LUNCH WITH NORMA VAN DALEN - Sunday, June 11 at noon in the Gathering Place. Hosted by Alliance Women. Ages 13 and up are welcome. 

BRIDAL SHOWER - for Acacia Wood (and her fiancé, Trevor Nook). Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. in the Coffee House. The couple is registered at TARGET and AMAZON.COM. Please bring your favorite recipe to share with Acacia.

KIDS' MINSTRY

SUMMER CAMP - Contact Londa if you’re interested!                                     

5th - 7th grade - Twin Lakes Bible Camp - June 25-30

3rd - 4th grade - East Iowa Bible Camp - July 5-8

1st - 2nd grade - East Iowa Bible Camp - June 7-9 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) - July 23 - 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.  A meal for families will be served each evening at 5:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE!

VBS VOLUNTEERS - Ready, Set, Move! VBS is July 23-26 this year, and we need your help. We want to connect kids into a growing relationship with Jesus, make great memories and have a ton of fun together! We need volunteers on these teams. If interested, reach out to Londa or grab a volunteer signup form from the tall table in the foyer, fill it out, and put it in the offering box. We will need: 

Food team - Serve nightly meals and snacks.

Music team - Welcome kids as they arrive and lead kids in worship each night.

Craft team - Oversee prep and setup of craft area, facilitate craft activities each night.

Decorating team - Create an environment specific to this year's theme in multiple spaces throughout the building.

Small group leaders - Stay with the same group of kids each night: encourage spiritual growth, build relationships and lead small group activities.

Games team - Set up games and lead groups of kids with games each night.

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE

MONTHLY COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE  - Thursday, June 22, 12:30 to 6 p.m. in the Community Heights Church Gathering Place. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment text LIFESERVE to 999-777 or call 800-287-4903, or SIGN UP HERE. The next blood drive will be held Thursday, July 20. 

ALL CHURCH PICNIC AND POOL PARTY

FOR THE WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY - Sunday, July 2. Join us from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Maytag Pavilion for a picnic. Swimming begins at 7 p.m. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Meat, beverages, and table service will be provided.

MEN'S MINISTRY - BIBLE STUDIES

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON MEN'S GROUPS AND BIBLE STUDIES HERE

PREGNANCY CENTER OF CENTRAL IOWA

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE – PCCI, a Christ-Centered pregnancy help and resource center, located at 709 1st Ave. W., Suite 1, Newton, is seeking volunteers for the following positions:

Clothing/Equipment/Store/Clerical Volunteer: Helps for a few hours on a regular basis during open hours, Monday through Thursday from Noon to 4 p.m. Days and times are flexible.

Volunteer Client Counselor: Meets with clients for hour-long appointments to lead lessons and provide support when needed. Training for support counseling is provided.

Member of the Board of Directors: Meets for approximately one hour per month, from 6 – 7 p.m., on the second Monday of the month. The board provides oversight and guidance for PCCI and assists with two major fund-raising events each year.

For more information contact 641-792-3050 or pcci@iowatelecom.net.

SAVE YOUR STAMPS!

You can help spread the gospel by saving stamps! Place your stamps in the box on the little bookcase just outside the church office. Stamps are sold to collectors and the money used to prepare, publish, and distribute Spanish language curriculum for Sunday Schools in South America, Central America, Spain, and the US. When you clip stamps off an envelope, please leave at least 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch of paper around the stamp. Dealers will buy stamps with that size border. Stamps with smaller borders bring a lower price. Complete guidelines can be found by the stamp collection box near the office, or read about it right HERE! And there's more information HERE!

SMALL GROUPS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET CONNECTED IN A SMALL GROUP - contact our small group coordinators, Josh and Teresa Wermager at wermagerjt@gmail.com or 641-521-6252 to get plugged in. Or FILL OUT THIS FORM and the Wermagers will get back to you!    

CCF

COLLEGE & CAREER FELLOWSHP (CCF) – If you’re new around here, College and  Career Fellowship (CCF) is for young single adults who are in college or just starting their careers. CCF meets most Sunday nights at 6 p.m. in the church Coffee Shop, and dinner is always provided! HOWEVER, the summer schedule can be a little bit sporadic. For more information contact beau@communityheights.org.

COFFEE AND CHAOS

COFFEE AND CHAOS - for moms and their little ones. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with other moms, while the little ones play. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. During the summer Coffee and Chaos will meet at Maytag Park.