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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ONE SERVICE - 9:30 Easter through at least August

BAPTISM-Easter Sunday, April 20.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES - Beginning April 27

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES -  Wednesdays -6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m., Thursdays-5:30a.m.-6:30a.m.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 p.m., Room 103

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - Tuesdays, 9-11a.m., Room 103

LET'S KEEP FILLING UP THE BIG SOUP CANS! - Personal hygiene items are needed.

GRAD SUNDAY - Sunday, May 25.  Senior information is required by Sunday, May 4.

COFFEE & CHAOS- 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month.  9:00 - 11:00a.m.

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, April 17, 12:30 - 6:00p.m.

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

WOMEN'S EVENTS - Alliance Women.   Widows' Tea.  Workout and Worship.

GARDEN MINISTRY - Meeting Sunday, May 4, immediately following Worship

JASPER COUNTY HUNGER RELIEF BOARD - Needs help.

DISCOVER HOPE NEEDS FOOD   

KIDS' MINISTRY - Done for the summer.

YOUTH MINISTRY - Wednesday nights. 

LOST & FOUND - On the coatrack outside the church office.

UPCOMING EVENTS - Easter, ONE SERVICE, Mothers' Day, Grad Sunday, Fierce Faith, Father's Day, LIFE 2025

 

 

 

 

 

ONE SERVICE

Starting on Easter Sunday, April 20, we will have ONE worship service at 9:30 through at least August.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES

Beginning April 27, we will be offering four weekly discipleship classes after service.  Childcare will be available.  

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

HEBREWS meets Wednesday at 6:30p.m. in 105/106, with Loran Van Wyk and James Dunlap.  

MATTHEW meets Thursday mornings 5:30-6:30a.m. in the Coffee Shop with Jason Lauterbach and Kory Dunsbergen.  

PSALM 119 meets Wednesdays at 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m in Rooms 101-102 with Stan Galloway and Randy Moffitt.  Last class is Wed., April 23.  

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

JESUS IN ME:  EXPERIENCING THE HOLY SPIRIT AS A CONSTANT COMPANION-by Anne Graham Lotz.  Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45p.m. in Rm. 103 with Katie Ruga.  "Just as Jesus is the exact representation of God the Father, the Spirit is the exact representation of Jesus' mind, wil and emotions...."  Book is $10 due the first day of the study (Feb. 12).  Class runs through April 17.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM - Women's Bible study Tuesday mornings, 9-11a.m., Room 103, by Christine Hoover with Anna McNeel, March 4 through April 29.  Childcare will be provided.

GRACE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

IT'S TIME TO FILL UP THE BIG SOUP CANS AGAIN! - They could use personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razers, toilet paper, etc. They could also use some can openers as they have some homeless people who could use these things.

 

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.)

GRAD SUNDAY

DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION, SUNDAY, MAY 4 - Please get your senior picture, school name, school accomplishments, and future plans to the church office by Sunday, May 4.  Grad Sunday is Sunday, May 25.

COFFEE & CHAOS

MEETS THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH AT CHAC, 9:00-11:00A.M.  Moms enjoy a warm beverage while their children play together.  It's always an encouraging time of friendship and fun.

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 will meet the 2nd Thursday of the month,  May 8, 10:00 a.m. in room 101/102.   Lydia Ness will speak about her mission trip.  All women are invited to attend.

WIDOWS' TEA

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 10:00 - 11:30A.M. in Room 106 AT CHAC.  Contact Gladys Harris (641-521-8399) for RSVP or information.  

WORKOUT & WORSHIP

 MONDAY, 6:30-8:00p.m. in the Gathering Place with Hannah Bartlett.  Join us!  There is no cost to attend.

10TH ANNUAL GARDEN MINISTRY

WE WILL HAVE A BRIEF MEETING SUNDAY, MAY 4, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WORSHIP.  Are you interested in helping with the 10th annual garden ministry?  Sign up in the foyer or contact Lyndon Shilling (515) 423-4250.  

 

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. 

KIDS' MINISTRY

WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:45P.M.--DONE FOR THE SUMMER.

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.  Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office.  Please check there for your missing items.        

UPCOMING EVENTS

EASTER -April 20: Breakfast-8-9a.m., ONE SERVICE @ 9:30a.m., Baptisms, Egg Hunt following Worship

ONE SERVICE @ 9:30a.m. continuing after Easter until August at least

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED-Monday, April 21 in observance of the Easter Holiday

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES - Beginning April 27

MOTHER'S DAY - May 11, Baby Dedications

GRAD SUNDAY - May 25

FIERCE FAITH CONCERT-Saturday, June 14

FATHER'S DAY-Sunday, June 15

LIFE 2025-July 4-9 - Registration $ is due NOW!