HarvestFest Fundraiser: November 5!

It’s that time of year again, time for one of Ivy Chapel’s biggest fundraisers. It’s an auction. It’s a huge fellowship event. It’s a wine tasting.

It’s HarvestFest! November 5, 2011 at 6:30 at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ, 620 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. The cost is $15 per person in advance, and $20 at the door.

The last HarvestFest raised over $9,000 and we need your help to make this year’s event even bigger. Proceeds will benefit two local food pantries, Joint Neighborhood Ministry and Circle of Concern.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions about the event.

Auction and other donations welcome: Click here to download the invitation and donation form.

Gaze at the Stars, Oct. 8

Participate in World Food Day, October 15

For the second year, the youth of Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ is taking part in World Food Day festivities at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

The Center is hosting a community food packaging event to commemorate “World Food Day.” World Food Day is observed annually and is intended to to increase awareness, understanding and action to alleviate hunger. It is held in recognition of the founding of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization.

The Center’s program consists of one-hour food packaging sessions, where volunteers assemble nutritious rice/soy meals to be sent to those in need in Africa. After the packaging session, participants have the opportunity to tour the Danforth Center and learn about their research into reducing hunger and malnutrition around the world. The Danforth Center is located at Olive and Warson Roads in Creve Coeur

We have selected 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15 as our time slot. The cost is $10 for students and $20 for adults (plus wiring fee). Click here to learn more and to register for World Food Day. When you do, please put “Ivy Chapel” in the organization section so we will be grouped together.

Need more information? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in.

TIME UPDATED: Let’s break bread together

Blessing of the Animals, Sep. 10

One of the highlights of the fall at Ivy Chapel is the Blessing of the Animals. This is our tenth year of welcoming all of God’s creatures to our beautiful grounds.

Join us on Sept. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. … and bring your pet for a special, personalized blessing.

Each year we team up with an animal-related charity. This year we are proud to work with the Bi-State Pet Food Pantry, a St. Louis-based volunteer organization  whose mission is to keep animals with their “people” during difficult financial times by providing emergency assistance with pet food, litter and other necessities.

We will be accepting donations at the Blessing of the Animals for the pet food pantry. Their most needed items include:

• dry dog/cat food* any size
• canned cat/dog food, dog/cat treats
• cat litter
• ziploc 1 and 2 gallon re-sealable bags
• gift cards to gas stations, Target, PetSmart® or Sam’s Club®, or cash donations.

*please ensure meat is the first ingredient as corn is tough on tummies.

For more information on the food pantry, visit: http://www.bistatepetfoodpantry.org/

Thanks for a great summer… and a great time at VBS!

It’s hard to believe summer is over… but we’re glad to welcome everyone back from vacation. It was an exciting, busy summer at Ivy Chapel… including our always-popular Vacation Bible School, which was held July 25-29.

Remember…

God watches over you.God listens to you.  God loves you, no matter what. And God gives good gifts.

Learn more about Instituto El Rey June 8

This is your chance to meet Earl and Sharon Washburn, the administrators of Instituto El Rey in Honduras at a special gathering on Wednesday,  June 8^th, 7 pm at Ivy  Chapel.  Come learn more about the progress the students  are making.

Dessert will follow a short presentation.  Please feel free to invite friends and family.

By the way, this is the first time Sharon will be visiting Ivy Chapel.

Please let Russ Washburn know that you would like to come to enjoy dessert and learn more about Instituto El Rey. Or send us an e-mail.

You can learn more about Instituto El Rey at: http://ierschool.org/

All invited: Ivy Chapel Spring Picnic June 5

The annual church picnic is always the highlight of the spring… and this year the Fellowship Committee has hatched something extra-special: Serengeti Steve will be making an encore performance! Steve’s performance at our fall picnic produced many laughs — and a few gasps.

Invite your friends and family to the Ivy Chapel Reptile Experience.

Of course… it wouldn’t be an Ivy event without great food. There will be plenty of that!

The festivities start at 11 or 11:15 (right after church) under the pavilion.

Need more info? Drop us an e-mail.

Here are some photos from our last encounter with the Reptile Experience. Click on the photo to view the album.

Mark your Calendar – May 7 Rummage Sale

Spread the news: From 8 a.m. to noon on May 7, Ivy Chapel will host a rummage sale. Housewares, toys, electronics… you’ll find all kinds of treasures at incredible bargains. Proceeds will benefit Ivy’s youth programs.

Want to help out? Have something to donate? Collection begins May 1 and goes throughout the week. Drop us a line if you need more details.

Wine Tasting and Progressive Dinner, April 9

Join us on Saturday, April 9 for an evening of good folks and good fun – and you might just pick up an ounce or two of knowledge along the way.

The evening will begin at Ivy Chapel, at 620 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, with a Wine Tasting, from 6 to 7 p.m. Presented by Wines for Humanity, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Ivy Chapel.

Afterwards, we’ll hop in our cars and head to various locations for mouthwatering main courses and, of course, decadent desserts.

Want to know more? Want to RSVP? Contact Debbie Washburn.

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