FAITH BRIEFS for Saturday, Nov. 25
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair today
KENOSHA — Grace Lutheran Church, 2006 60th St., will host a Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair today from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the church’s gymnasium.
All the proceeds will go to support the community work of the church. There will be shopping, bake sale, lunch, music and raffles. Forty-three vendors will be selling their products.
“We are so grateful we can partner with all of these local vendors. It’s great to be able to work with so many creative Kenoshans,” Rev. Jonathan Barker said.
The church asks people bring a non-perishable good to the craft fair to support Grace Welcome Center during the holidays, or bring diapers to support Grace’s Infant Moses Ministry which gives diapers to families every Thursday from 2-5 p.m.
“This year we have had exponential demand at both Grace Welcome Center and Infant Moses ... We appreciate our community’s ongoing support of these great ministries.” Barker added.
Cookie walk/drive up on Dec. 2
KENOSHA — Wesley United Methodist Church, 4600 60th St., will host a cookie walk event on Saturday. Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon
Residents can also drive up to the church parking lot to purchase homemade Christmas cookies during the event.
Blue Christmas service planned
KENOSHA — Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. We need space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.
For these reasons, First United Methodist Church 919 60th St., will hold a special “Blue Christmas” service on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m.
The public is invited to attend and participate, sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God’s Word comes to shine light into darkness.
The short service will be followed by a brief time for light refreshments and fellowship.
Diaper bank, food pantry offered
SOMERS — Somers Community United Church of Christ, 9918 12th St. (Highway E and 100th Avenue), invites those in need to use its food pantry and diaper bank.
Every Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m., families will receive diapers and wipes in limited quantities.
If you are expecting, you may begin visiting the Diaper Bank in your third trimester. Please bring photo ID. The church also offers a non-perishable food pantry.
Call the church office at 262-859-2540 for info.
Carts needed at food pantry
KENOSHA — Each Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church serves on average 130 families pantry services.
Not only does Grace serve those who don’t have cars to drive up, but because of donations over the years (each cart costs between $45-$55) Grace Welcome Center Pantry has been able to provide 34 households with carts to make it easier to get their food home.
Grace Welcome Center needs carts to help those who walk up and is hoping more support will come in from the community. They have had a strict rule that each household can only get one cart. Carts can be dropped off at Grace Welcome Center, 2006 60th St., Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or can you can write a check to cover the cost of a cart by sending a it to the church.
Sharing Center needs supplies
TREVOR — Supported by 29 churches in Kenosha County and beyond, the Sharing Center, which serving the rural crisis needs of Kenosha County families, is requesting assistance.
Regularly serving 3300 residents, the Center’s greatest needs are: gym shoes, new or gently used; heavyweight/cold weather sleeping bags; sheets, towels, and blankets, new or gently used; perishable and non-perishable food donations; laundry detergent & dish soap; cat & dog food.
Donations can be delivered during business hours to 25700 Wilmot Road, Trevor. Learn more at www.thesharingcenter.net or call 262-298-5535
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