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.

NEWSLETTER

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WORSHIP TIME- 10:00a.m. 

PRAYER MINISTRY - Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10a.m., Rm 103.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS-Sunday, August 23

MINISTRY FAIR-Sunday, August 23

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY-  See below

MEN'S PRAYER & GAME NIGHT- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7-10p.m.  

DADS AND KIDS' CAMPOUT-Friday, September 25, 6p.m. to Saturday, September 26, 10a.m. 

WOMEN'S EVENTS - Alliance Women.  Widows' Tea. Workout & Worship.  District Ladies Retreat.

FALL KIDS' MINISTRY NEEDS-

CHILDREN'S CHURCH-

KIDS' MINISTRY - Wednesday, August 26, 6:30p.m.

YOUTH MINISTRY - Wednesday, August 26, 6:30p.m.

GRACE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY -

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, August 20, 12:30 - 6:00p.m.

LOST AND FOUND-

UPCOMING EVENTS - See below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORSHIP TIME

Worship begins at 10:00a.m.  This Sunday Scott & Katie Wiggins, missionaries to Germany, will be speaking.

If you are fairly new to Community Heights and want to meet the staff and other fairly new people, join us for lunch on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11:15a.m. in the Gathering Place.  Please register below so we have enough food.

If you are fairly new to Community Heights Alliance Church, want to meet the staff and other fairly new people,  join us for lunch in the Gathering Place on sunday, Feb. 1 at 11:15a.m.  Register below.

If you are fairly new to Community Heights and want to meet the staff and other new people, join us for lunch in the Gathering Place on sunday, Feb.1 at 11:15a.m.  Please scan the QR code to register so there's enough food:

PRAYER MINISTRY

PRAYER MINISTRY - Our prayer group 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.  If you would like to receive the CHAC prayer list by e-mail,  call or email the church office (641-792-1620/office@communityheights.org).

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 23-Kids, bring your backpack to church.  We will pray for your upcoming school year, students, staff, teachers, and administrators.

                                                                                                 

 

 

MINISTRY FAIR

Sunday, August 23-Go around to each table of ministry.  Each will have an explanation of who they serve and what they do AND a different candy to try.  You can also sign up for ministries that fit your skill set or try something new.  There will also be a hotdog, chips, and cookie lunch.  If you like to bake, please sign up in the lobby on the markerboard to bring a dozen or two or three dozen cookies by Thursday, August 20.  THANK YOU!!

                                                                                                 

 

 

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

*EPHESIANS-Thursday mornings, 5:30a.m., in the Coffee Shop with Jason Lauterbach.  

                                                                                                 

 

 

MEN'S PRAYER & GAME NIGHT

TUESDAY, September 8, 7-10P.M.-Men meet at church to pray, play games and share snacks.  All men are welcome.

                                                                                                 

 

 

DADS & KIDS' CAMPOUT

Friday night, September 25, 6p.m. to Saturday morning, September 26, 10a.m.  on the East side of the Church.  Bring a tent, your kids, and prepare to have fun and fellowship.  Contact Darin Hutchinson for more information.

ALLIANCE WOMEN

Thursday, September 10, 10:00a.m., rooms 101/102.  All ladies of the church are invited to come learn about and pray for our missionaries.  

WIDOWS' TEA

Wednesday, September 2, 10:00 - 11:30A.M.  Contact Gladys Harris (641-521-8399) for RSVP or information.  

WORKOUT & WORSHIP

Mondays, 6:30-7:15p.m., in the Gathering Place w/ Hannah Bartlett.  All abilities and ages welcome.  Kids under 12 must have an adult/guardian present.  Bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle.  

 

Mid-America District Ladies Retreat

September 18-20, 2026, Carol Joy Holling Retreat Center, Ashland, NE.   Keynote Speaker is Cindy Pals, MD, from Orange City, IA.  "We will look at the life of David and other people in his story to see what their actions tell us about where they are living emotionally and spiritually.  Saturday morning speaker is "M"-a veteran international Worker.  She will share about her unique journey and the good works God prepared in advance for her todo as God's masterpiece.  Additional retreat activities include:  Breakout Sessions; Dynamic Worship; Free Time with Ziplines, Paddleboats, Crafts; Offering for National Projects; Mercy Market Fair Trade Shopping.  Register on the website by clicking the button below by Wednesday, September 2.

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FALL KIDS' MINISTRY NEEDS

If you haven't volunteered yet, there's still time! Kids' ministry needs YOU! Contact Miss Londa.  Areas to serve--Nursery, Preschool and 4-6 Grades on Sunday, and all areas of Wednesday night ministry.  Thank you!

CHILDREN'S CHURCH

After Praise Time in Sunday morning Worship in the Kids' Wing.

KIDS' MINISTRY

Welcome back!!  Fall Kick-Off for Kid's Ministry is Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30p.m.  Bring a friend!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Welcome back!!  Fall Kick-Off for Youth Ministry is Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30p.m.  Invite a friend!

GRACE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

THANK YOU FOR FILLING THE BIG SOUP CANS! - They could use personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, etc. They could also use some can openers as they have some homeless people who could use these things.  Thank you for your generosity!

 

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.)  Thanks to our Garden Committee who's been harvesting in the extreme heat this summer to provide fresh produce!

LIFE SERVE BLOOD DRIVE

THURSDAY, August 20, 12:30-6:00P.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE.   

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LOST & FOUND

 LOCATED ON THE COATRACK OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.  There is  a small fuzzy pink purse waiting for its owner.  Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

*WORKOUT & WORSHIP-                                                                       Mondays @ 6:30p.m., Gathering Place

*BLOOD DRIVE-                                                                                       Thursday, August 20, 12:30-6p.m., Gathering Place

*MINISTRY FAIR-                                                                                     August 23; hotdogs, chips, and cookies lunch served

*BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS                                                        August 23

*SCHOOL STARTS-                                                                                 NCS starts Monday, Aug. 24; Newton CSD starts Th, Aug. 27

*FALL KICK-OFF-                                                                                    Wednesday, August 26; 6:30p.m.

*WIDOWS' TEA-                                                                                       Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10-11:30a.m.

*LABOR DAY-                                                                                           Monday, September 7, CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

*MEN'S PRAYER & GAME NIGHT-                                                         Tuesday, September 8, 7-10p.m.

*ALLIANCE WOMEN-                                                                               Thurs., September 10, 10:00a.m. Rooms 101/102

*GRANDPARENTS' DAY, 2ND GRADE BIBLES                                    Sunday, September 13

*THE VOLLIES                                                                                          Sunday, September 27