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NEWSLETTER

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ONE SERVICE - 9:30a.m.  

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED - Thursday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES-  See below

WOMEN'S ADVENT BIBLE STUDY -Tuesdays, 9:00a.m., through Dec. 16

LET'S KEEP FILLING UP THE BIG SOUP CANS! - Please add seasonal items.

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, December 18, 12:30 - 6:00p.m.

NIGHT TO SHINE-Friday, February 13, 2026, at CHAC

PRAYER MINISTRY - Sundays at 8:30a.m. in the Gathering Place and weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m., Rm 103.

WOMEN'S EVENTS - Alliance Women.  Widows' Tea.  Baby Shower. Workout and Worship.  Coffee & Chaos-1st & 3rd Th in Dec.

QUILT MINISTRY - Needs gently used sheets

GIVING TREE- In the lobby.  Gifts due back by Dec. 14

THE CHOSEN'S HOLY NIGHT- Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5:00p.m. in the Gathering Place

KIDS' MINISTRY - NO KIDS' MINISTRY THIS WEDNESDAY, 11/26/25

YOUTH MINISTRY - NO YOUTH THIS WEDNESDAY, 11/26/25

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

UPCOMING EVENTS - See below

 

 

 

 

 

ONE SERVICE

We have ONE worship service at 9:30.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The Church Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

OLD TESTAMENT THROUGH AN EASTERN LENS, Wednesdays at 6:30p.m. in room 105 with James Dunlap. 

THE TITUS TEN Tuesdays (except the 2nd Tues.), 7:30p.m., Room 105 with Braydon Chance.  

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

 

 

WOMEN'S ADVENT BIBLE STUDY

 Behold the Savior, Advent Bible study Tuesdays through  Dec. 16, in rooms 103/104.  Behold the Savior is an invitation to slow down and refocus our hearts on Jesus. Teacher is Anna McNeel.

 

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GRACE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

KEEP FILLING THE BIG SOUP CANS! - The holidays are coming.  We can add holiday foods.  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.

 

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.)

LIFE SERVE BLOOD DRIVE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 12:30-6:00P.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE.   87 lives were saved or sustained in November.  Register below.

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NIGHT TO SHINE

Friday, Feb.13, 2026-at CHAC.  Register an honoree or volunteer to help below.

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PRAYER MINISTRY

PRAYER MINISTRY - You may join in prayer this Sunday in the Gathering Place at 8:30a.m.  Our mid-week 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.

ALLIANCE WOMEN

 Next meeting is Thursday, December 11, 10:00a.m. in Rooms 101/102.  We will pray, then have games and snacks.  All women are welcome. 

WIDOWS' TEA

Wednesday, December 3, 10:00 - 11:30A.M.  Contact Gladys Harris (641-521-8399) for RSVP or information.  

BABY SHOWER

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:00a.m., in the Gathering Place for new little one, Jamison Lee Gerber, born Nov. 3.  Parents are Jared and Melony Gerber.  Gift ideas are diapers size 2 and up, wipes (fragrance free), vanicream lotion, gift cards to Walmart, Target,  or Amazon. All women are invited.

WORKOUT & WORSHIP

Will take a break from Dec. 1 - Jan. 5.  Class will resume 1/12/26 in the Gathering Place.

COFFEE & CHAOS

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays in December (due to Christmas), 9-11a.m., at the church for some warm beverages and playtime for the littles.  

 

QUILT MINISTRY

Our Quilting Ministry could use some gently used sheets (no stains or holes).  Full size through King size, please.  They deliver quilts all around Newton and beyond.  They make one quilt per church family as babies arrive as well.  Thank you, ladies!

GIVING TREE

GIFTS DUE DEC. 14-The mittens have all been chosen.  Please return gifts to the tree with the coordinating colored mittens(s) attached to each gift by Sunday, Dec. 14.  Thank you for making someone's Christmas brighter!

THE CHOSEN'S HOLY NIGHT

Join us Sunday evening, December 21, 5:00p.m., in the Gathering Place, for a viewing of the Chosen's Holy Night.  "It's a less than an hour look at the birth of Jesus from some unexpected angles that utterly captivates audiences while deeply honoring Scripture.  Popcorn and drinks will be served.  There are invitation cards in the lobby to give out to neighbors and friends.  

KIDS' MINISTRY

NO YOUTH MINISTRY THIS WEEK, Nov. 26.  Enjoy family time.

YOUTH MINISTRY

NO KIDS' MINISTRY THIS WEEK, Nov. 26.  Enjoy time with your family.

LOST & FOUND

 LOCATED ON THE COATRACK OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.  Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office.  There is a water bottle,  a baby toy, and several bibles on the coatrack waiting for owners.         

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES-Wednesday at 6:30p.m. Living Life Kingdom Sized Rm 102; Old Testament through an Eastern Lens, Wednesday @ 6:30p.m. in Rm 105.  Thursday, 5:30a.m., Ephesians in the Coffee Shop; Tuesdays (except the 2nd) The Titus Ten, in Rm 105.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY-Tuesdays, Behold the Savior 9:00a.m. through Dec. 16.

COFFEE & CHAOS - 1st & 3rd Thursdays in December, 9-11a.m.

THANKSGIVING-Thurs., November 27, church office will be closed.

COURTHOUSE LIGHTING- Friday, November 28

WIDOW'S TEA-Wednesday, December 3, 10-11:30a.m. 

ALLIANCE WOMEN CHRISTMAS PARTY-Thurs., December 11, 10:00a.m. Rooms 101/102.

GIVING TREE- gifts are due Sunday, Dec. 14

KIDS SING-Sunday, Dec. 14, in the worship service

THE CHOSEN'S HOLY NIGHT- MOVIE Sunday, Dec. 21, 5:00p.m. at CHAC

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, 7:00p.m., Dec. 24

BAPTISMS-Sunday, January 4

NIGHT TO SHINE-Friday, February 13, 2026