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Get Involved
Our church offers ministries and programs for people of all ages and interests. Here are a few ways that you can get involved:
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Heaven's Handful Puppet Team: Grades 2 - 12
Heaven's Handful ministers to all ages through puppetry, drama, and music. The puppeteers serve as witnesses of their own faith journeys and provide examples to others of their dedication to serve the Lord.
Heaven's Handful Puppet Team is available to perform at nursing homes and churches. For information on bookings or to learn more about the team, contact Georgia Woodward at georgwood@mchsi.com or (515) 967-5622. |
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M & M's (Music and Ministry): (Grades 3 - 6)
M & M's meets on Wednesdays from 2:15 - 4:30, following the Southeast Polk School calendar. Each Wednesday, a group of adult volunteers pick up the boys and girls at their elementary buildings. They come to the church for snacks and games at 2:15, then have chime choir rehearsal and work on puppetry skills. Either their parents pick them up at 4:30 or they are taken to their day care provider.
There is no charge for this activity. To learn more about this program, contact Georgia Woodward at georgwood@mchsi.com or (515) 967-5622. |
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Sunday Night Live
Each Sunday night at 5:30 young people gather for a time of fellowship. They enjoy a meal together, as well as activities that help them grow in their faith. |
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Choir and Bell Choir
- Choir rehearsals are held Thursday at 7 p.m. during the school year
- Bell choir rehearsals are held 7 p.m. on Wednesdays during the school year
- Learn to Ring Bells for beginning bell ringers is held 7 p.m. on Tuesdays during the school year
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Outreach
The Outreach committee leads opportunities for our congregation to reach out to people in our community, denomination, and around the world. During the year we do a variety of outreach projects, including:
- Supporting the local food pantry with monthly donations and volunteers.
- Providing breakfast casseroles for the Salvation Army to distribute in its breakfast program.
- Donating food and serving meals for the homeless at Churches United Shelter.
- Collecting school supplies and hats and mittents for Central Place to distribute to children.
- Helping out at Central Place Kid’s Kafe in the summer.
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Women and Men's Fellowship Groups
- Women's Fellowship: Women meet the last Tuesday of every month.
- Men's Fellowship: Men meet the second Sat of every month from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Vacation Bible School
Altoona Christian Church hosts a Vacation Bible School every summer. Leds by adult volunteers, kids learn about God, sing, do crafts, play games, and have fun. |
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Potlucks
Altoona Christian Church hosts potlucks Sundays after the 10:15 service, usually once a month. Bring a dish to share, or just come and enjoy the fellowship - there's always plenty of food for everyone! |
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Octoberfest
Every October, our church hosts a fundraiser that includes a bake sale, garage sale, and craft bazaar. |
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