Today's Local Church News

Title: International Nativity Festival
Description: First Mennonite Church in Iowa City will host the International Nativity Festival December 9th, 10th and 11th. There will be over 400 Nativity scenes from more than 100 countries. This will be a free event.
Start Date: 2011-12-09
End Date: 2011-12-11

Title: Wellman Christmas Tour of Homes
Description: St. Joseph\’s Church in Wellman is sponsoring a Christmas Tour of Homes on December 11th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. Photos of homes, addresses and a page of the special features of each home can be viewed at clusterparishes.org. Tickets can be purchased at each home and cost $6. Kids are free.
Date: 2011-12-11

Title: Rachel’s Challenge
Description: Hamakua Place will host Rachel’s Challenge, a program about the story of the first person killed at the Columbine High School shooting. The story is presented all across the nation by Rachel’s parents. The event is December 6th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Date: 2011-12-06

Title: Grilled Chicken Dinner
Description: Pathway Christian School will have a Grilled Chicken Dinner on December 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be chicken, mashed potatoes, salads and cake. This is a free will event.
Date: 2011-12-03

Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona will present a holiday support group on December 3^rd at 4pm. No reservations are needed and everyone is welcome. Anyone who has lost someone or will be away from a loved one over the holidays is encouraged to attend.

St. Joseph’s Church, Wellman is sponsoring a Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 11th, 4:00 to 7:30 pm. Photos of homes, addresses and a page of the special features of each home, can be viewed at clusterparishes.org. Tickets can be purchased at each home and cost 6 dollars. Kids are free.

The Washington Mennonite Church will present a Christmas program of skits and music December 1^st, 2^nd,and 3^rd at 7pm. There will be homemade desserts at intermission. Tickets are $20.

Pathway Christian School will have a Grilled Chicken Dinner on Saturday December 3^rdfrom 5 to 8 pm. There will be chicken, mashed potatoes, salads, and cake. This is a free will event.

Packwood Christian Church is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday November 24^th at noon. The meal is free, but make sure to register by November 22^nd . Call Doug Dickey at 319-695-3601 for more information or to register.

Title: 107th Annual Election Night Supper
Description: The 107th Annual Election Night Supper at the West Chester United Methodist Church will be Tuesday from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. They will be serving Chicken Pie or Ham. The cost is $9 for adults, children ages 6 to 12 are $4 and children under 5 are free. Carry-outs will be available.
Date: 2011-11-08

Title: Sugar CreeK Mennonite Youth Fellowship Chili, Potato Soup and Pie Supper
Description: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship\’s annual chili/potato soup/pie supper will take place in the church fellowship hall in Wayland. The event is Wednesday, November 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Free will donations can be made to the group\’s summer 2012, DOOR Chicago.
Date: 2011-11-09

Title: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship Popcorn and Bottle Drive
Description: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship\’s semi annual popcorn and bottle drive is Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 am. Drop off cans at Poultry King in Wayland or call Randy and Shirlyn Graber at 319-658-2911 for pick up.
Date: 2011-11-19

Title: United Church of Crawfordsville Soup Supper
Description: The United Church of Crawfordsville will serve a soup supper Saturday, November 12th, 2011 from 4:35-6:45 pm. Following the dinner at 7 pm will be a Christian program presentation by Mike and Debbie Richart. This is a free will donation event. Call 319-658-2366 for more information.
Date: 2011-11-12

Title: United Methodist Church in Kalona Harvest Dinner, Bazaar and Auction
Description: United Methodist Church in Kalona is hosting a Harvest Dinner, Bazaar and Auction Sunday November 6th. A meal of pork loin, potatoes, and desserts will be served from 11 am to 1 pm followed by the auction at 1:15. Adults are 8 dollars, kids 6-10 are 4 dollars and kids under 5 are free. Visit kalonaumc.org for more information.
Date: 2011-11-06

Title: Holy Trinity Parish Hall of Keota Haunted Hall
Description: Holy Trinity Parish Hall of Keota will host Haunted Hall Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th. Come between 5 and 6 pm on Saturday if you want to have the lights on, or 6 to 9 pm for a scary lights off experience. It will also be lights off from 5-7 pm on Saturday, October 30th.
Start Date: 2011-10-29
End Date: 2011-10-30

Title: United Church of Olds Harvest Supper
Description: The United Church of Christ in Olds will serve it’s Harvest Supper Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm. It will feature a turkey and dressing meal served family style. Adults are 8 dollars, kids 5-12 are 3 dollars, and kids 4 and under eat free. Contact Missy Fear at 319-750-2321 for more information.
Date: 2011-11-03

Title: Holy Trinity Parishes Harvest Dinner
Description: Holy Trinity Parishes’ Harvest Dinner will be served Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Keota. The meal will be served from 11 am until 2 pm. There will be turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, salads, and desserts. There will also be a raffle and homemade candy for sale, as well as other items. For more information call 641-636-3839 or 319-461-7096.
Date: 2011-11-06