March Recycling Drive… Put it in the bin!

The good folks at Abitibi have offered us a challenge. If we recycle more than we did last March — 3.13 tons — we’ll raise twice the money we normally would. We get $5 per ton under 4 tons, and $15 per ton after that. Think you’ve got some old paper lying around that could help us reach our goal? If so, drop it off in the green bin in the lower lot here at Ivy. All money raised goes to support our youth programs.

Here’s a bit more about our recycling program:

RECYCLE YOUR PAPER—AND YOUR MAGAZINES!

WHAT GOES IN THE BIN?
It may surprise you what does and does not go in the recycling bin.
Here’s a quick list.

YES – put me in the bin!

Newspapers & Inserts, Magazines & Catalogs, Office/School Papers & Mail

NO – STOP, I can’t be recycled here!

Cardboard, food boxes, fiberboard or chip board, no textbooks or hard cover books, no phone books.  Plastic, glass, metals or trash.

However – many of these items MAY be recycled in your curb-side recycling.

Also, remember the blue bin is for aluminum recycling only.

E-mail us for more information about recycling at Ivy Chapel.

Game on! Ivy Chapel Game night, March 4

What’s your favorite board or card game? Do you love action or strategy? Test your skills and have a ton of fun at Ivy’s Game Night. Bring a board game, bring your friends, bring a snack and don’t forget your competitive spirit – this can be a tough group! It’s March 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. Want more scoop? Drop us a line.

Spaghetti Dinner, Feb. 26

What are you doing Feb. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.?

You could be enjoying delicious pasta and great company at Ivy Chapel! We’re located at 620 N. Woods Mill in Chesterfield.

Proceeds will support Ivy Chapel community outreach programs.

With your contribution of $8.00 for adult ($4.00 for children) you’ll get a heaping plate of Spaghetti, bowl of salad, dessert, and a beverage.

Babysitting is provided.

Help spread the word! Download this flyer and send it to your friends!

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

Thanksgiving Worship at St. Thomas UCC

Join us at 7:30 p.m. on November 23 at St. Thomas UCC in Chesterfield for a Community Thanksgiving Worship celebration.

Here is a map and directions to the church:

From Hwy. 109:
Turn east unto Wild Horse Creek Road. The church is about
2 miles east of Hwy. 109

From Hwy 40/64 Westbound:
Take the Long Road exit. Turn right on Wildhorse Creek Road.
Proceed 1.5 miles. St. Thomas is on the left hand side of the street.

From Hwy 40/64 Eastbound:
Exit on Chesterfield Airport Road. Turn right on Long Road.
Turn right on Wildhorse Creek Road. Proceed 1.5 miles. The church is
on the left hand side of the street.

Come see the new nursery, Nov. 14!

Several members of Ivy Chapel have lent their creative expertise over the past several weeks painting and cleaning our nursery. The freshened, kid-friendly space is now ready. Join us as we unveil the new nursery during a short ceremony after worship on Nov. 14.

Thank you to the Christian Education Board and the Trustees, and to the Alpha Omega and Ark youth groups for their help. A special thanks to Jan Wirtz, Mike Tichy, Jason Lowry and everyone who lent their artistic talents to the beautiful new space.

Here are some teaser photos of the work in progress:

Kids, candy & treats. Must be Trunk or Treat!

Ivy Chapel’s fifth annual Trunk or Treat Celebration is on! Sunday, Oct. 24 from 4-5:30 in the Ivy Chapel parking lot. (In case of rain, we’ll hold the event inside, just like we did last year.)

Come in your best costume (adults, too, if you want) and wander from car to car collecting treats.

Snacks, face painting and crafts will be available in the Haunted Pavilion.

This FREE event is open to ALL… so invite your friends & family.

Need more info? E-mail us or call the church office at 314-434-4991.

Stargazing fellowship, Oct. 16

Oct. 16 is World Astronomy Day… and to celebrate, we’re holding a stargazing fellowship event at 7:30 p.m. Come get a view of the stars and planets above us. We’ll take a look at the moon, Jupiter, the double star Albireo and other deep sky objects. All ages and other telescopes are welcome. In case of clouds, we’ll try again on Sunday the 17th.

Hot chocolate and s’mores will be served.

Want more info? Drop us an e-mail.

Consecration Sunday, October 10

We are sharing in an all-church celebration on October 10. It’s much more than the culmination of our stewardship campaign and the day we offer Estimates of Giving for 2011. It’s a prime occasion to rededicate ourselves — individually and as a congregation — to live as God’s people.

Thanks to all the creatures who joined us…

Thanks to all the creatures who joined us at Ivy Chapel… and for their owners who brought them!

We have always been blessed with good weather for this event…but this year was certainly one of the best. Dogs of all sizes and cats were in abundance.

Check out photos from the event, and contact us if you’d like a copy.

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Thanks for a great VBS!

It was another great year for Ivy Chapel’s Vacation Bible School… Thanks to the volunteers (and the students!) who made it possible. Watch this space for pictures, and check with us throughout the year for more on our youth and family-oriented activities. Want to know more? Just contact us.

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