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  through at least August

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES - April 27-May 18

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY -  Thursdays-5:30a.m.-6:30a.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Talk to Londa if you can help

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

GRAD SUNDAY - Sunday, May 25.  

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

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, May 15, 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 - Planting Sat., May 17, 8:00a.m.

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 - Mothers' Day, Grad Sunday, Fierce Faith, Father's Day, VBS, LIFE 2025, The Vollies, Church Pool Party

 

 

 

 

 

ONE SERVICE

We will have ONE worship service at 9:30 through at least August.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES

April 27-May 18 we will be offering 4 four week discipleship classes after service.  Childcare will be available.  

*Better Together (marriage) w/the Churches and J. Lauterbach’s –103/104                                                                                                                                                                        *Generous Living (finance) w/ Bryan Van Kley -105/106                                                                                                                                                                                                            *Gospel 101 w/ Pastor Trenton –Tri classroom off the Gathering Place                                                                                                                                                                                  *Guardrails (Digital Safety) w/ Pastor Jeff –Office Conference Room                                                                                                                                                                                          You are invited to join in this time of learning and fellowship.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

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

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Talk to Londa if you can help in kids' ministry once or twice this summer.  We will break our K-5th group into smaller groups if we have more leaders.

Live It Out VBS is June 29-July 2.  We need small group leaders, crafts, games, music & food team workers as well.  Any help is appreciated!

 

VvOvLUNN

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

Grad Sunday is Sunday, May 25.  Come celebrate with our high school graduates.  We have several this year.

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.

LIFE SERVE BLOOD DRIVE

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 12:30-6:00P.M. IN THE GATHERING PLACE.  Register below.

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, 10:00 a.m. in room 101/102.  All women are invited to attend.

WIDOWS' TEA

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 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.  All abilities and ages welcome (kids under 12 must have an adult attending).  Bring a water bottle and an exercise mat or beach towel.  There is no cost to attend.  Join us! 

10TH ANNUAL GARDEN MINISTRY

We will plant the CHAC garden on Saturday, May 17, at 8:00a.m.  Many hands make light work!

 

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

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

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES - April 27-May 18

MOTHER'S DAY - May 11, Baby Dedications

GRAD SUNDAY - May 25

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED-Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

FIERCE FAITH CONCERT-Saturday, June 14

FATHER'S DAY-Sunday, June 15

VBS - Sunday, June 29 - Wednesday, July 2.  Dinner 5:30-6p.m.; VBS 6-8p.m.

LIFE 2025-July 4-9 

THE VOLLIES-July 13

CHURCH POOL PARTY - July 27