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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WOMEN'S ADVENT BIBLE STUDY - See below.
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, November 21, 12:30 - 6:00p.m.
PRAYER MINISTRY - Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m., Rm 103.
WOMEN'S EVENTS - Alliance Women. Widow's Tea. Baby Shower. Christmas Event. Scroll down.
GIVING TREE - November 17. Details below.
NIGHT TO SHINE- February 7, 2025. See below.
JASPER COUNTY HUNGER RELIEF BOARD - Needs help. Scroll down for details.
RSVP SING-A-LONG - MON., 12/16, 1:00 p.m. Details below.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP NIGHT - First Friday of the month. 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.
WOMEN'S ADVENT BIBLE STUDY
JOY TO THE WORLD begins Tuesday, November 19-December 10, at 9:00a.m. (Rm 103) or 6:30p.m.(classroom by the Gathering Place). Cost is $10. Both studies provide childcare. There is also a sign-up sheet in the church lobby. Please join us! Register Here Morning. Register here Evening.
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.
https://registrations.planningcenteronline.com/signups/2575837
MEN'S FALL BIBLE STUDIES
EXODUS, WEDNESDAYS, 6:30P.M., with Stan Galloway in Rm. 101-102. HEBREWS, ALSO WEDNESDAY 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, NOVEMBER 21, 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 103. Please join this group of prayer warriors as they pray for our church family, our community, and our world.
ALLIANCE WOMEN
MONTHLY MEETING - The Community Heights Alliance Women meet Thursday December 5, 10:00 a.m. in room 101/102. Bring a snack to share. All women are welcome.
BABY SHOWER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10:00A.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE for Mariah and Marshall Ace Braafhart, born September 20, 2024. Baby could use size 2 and up diapers, wipes, clothes 3-6 month and up, matching shirts or outfits with his siblings (girl 4-5T, girl 2T, and boy 3-6 mo.) All the ladies of the church are invited. Come welcome our lil' pumpkin, Marshall!
WIDOW'S TEA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10:00 - 11:30A.M. IN THE COFFEE SHOP AT CHAC. Contact Gladys Harris (641-521-8399) for RSVP or information.
LADIES' CHRISTMAS EVENT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 6:00P.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE. Teens on up may sign up to bring an apptizer, soup, salad or a dessert if they wish. There will be prizes for the top three ugliest Christmas sweaters and bingo winners. Sign up starts Sunday, November 17.
GIVING TREE
BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17. Take mitten from the Christmas tree, sign up on the clipboard, buy gifts for the child, wrap and return to the church with the mitten taped to the gift. Help give a child in need a happier Christmas. More information to come.
NIGHT TO SHINE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025. We will again host the Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine on Friday, February 7, 2025. We need volunteers for many roles including set up/clean up, decor, hair/makeup, games, and of course buddies! Email Sarah Hanssen with questions: sarah@communityheights.org Volunteer Here.
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. Drop items off at Discover Hope.
RSVP SING-A-LONG
NO SINGING IN NOVEMBER. They will sing Monday, December 16. Meet at the West main door of Park Centre, 1:00p.m.; 1:30 to Willowbrook; 2:00 to Newton Village. They will not sing in January or February either. For age 55 plus.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP NIGHT
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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, jackets, water bottles, etc. Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office. Please check there for your missing items.
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