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.

GIVE ME THE BASICS...

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BAPTISM- Sunday, December 29, 2024. - See below.

NEW BIBLE CLASS STARTING-Sunday, January 5, 2025.  Details below.

MEN'S 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, December 20, 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.  Christmas Event. Scroll down.

GIVING TREE - Please return gifts by December 15.  Details below.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE - Please scroll down.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY -  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.

BAPTISM

Sunday, December 29, one service at 10:00a.m. If you would like to be baptized, please call the church office at 641-792-1620.

NEW BIBLE CLASS

The Resurrection class begins Sunday, January 5 - April 6--just in time for the Easter celebration.  Join Stu Voeller as he lprovides a way to prepare for what should be the greatest celebrated holiday of the Christian faith by walking us through the events leading up to the resurrection.  Sign up in the church lobby now.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

HEBREWS meets Wednesday at 6:30p.m. in 105/106, with Jon DeHeer and James Dunlap.  MATTHEW meets Thursday mornings 5:30-6:30a.m. in the Coffee Shop with Jason Lauterbach and Kory Dunsbergen.  EXODUS is done for 2024.  They will reconvene in January.   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.)

LIFESERVE BLOOD DRIVE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 12:30p.m.-6:00p.m. in the Gathering Place.  Thanks for giving.   114 lives were saved or sustained in the Nov. drive.

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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 Thursday,  December 5, 10:00 a.m. in room 101/102.  Bring a snack to share. All women are invited to attend.

Widow's Tea

WEDNESDAY, January 8, 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, 6pm IN THE GATHERING PLACE - Teens on up may sign up to bring an appetizer, soup, salad or a dessert if they wish.  There will be prizes for the top three ugliest Christmas sweaters and bingo winners.  Sign up in the church foyer.

GIVING TREE

IT'S HERE!  Take a mitten from the Christmas tree in the lobby, sign up on the clipboard, buy gifts for the child, wrap and return to the church with the mitten taped to the gift by Sunday, December 15.  Help give a child in need a happier Christmas.  Hurry! There are still several mittens on the tree.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00P.M.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 4-7:00P.M.  There will be inflatables, food, board games.  More info 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. 

COMMUNITY WORSHIP NIGHT

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:00P.M. @ NEW CREATION CHURCH (Discover Hope).  Meets the first Friday of the month.  

RSVP SING-A-LONG

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.  For ages 55 plus.

KIDS' MINISTRY

WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:45P.M.  December 18 will be the last Wednesday night of December due to the holidays.

YOUTH MINISTRY

MIDDLE SCHOOL - WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:45P.M.  December 18 will be the last Wednesday night of December due to the holidays.

HIGH SCHOOL - WEDNESAYS, 7:45-9:00P.M.

LOST & FOUND

LOCATED ON THE COATRACK OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.  The rack has been cleared except for the most recent items.  Lost glasses and jewelry are in the church office.  Please check there for your missing items.