The third annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held this Saturday, November 7, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames. Enjoy soup served in a handmade bowl created by a local artist, along with bread and homemade desserts. The bowl is yours to keep – a reminder of neighbors in our community and beyond who face hunger.

GLC’s Backpack Buddy program will benefit from the funds raised, so please consider coming for supper and supporting this work. Tickets are $30 each (cash or check only) at the church office, the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames and Collegiate United Methodist Church. You can also purchase tickets online for $35 by scanning the QR code or at the door on November 7 for $40.

We had some wonderful visitors at GLC last week! Jayd Olson’s class of fifth graders from the intermediate school surprised us and, with rakes in hand and help at the ready, did some church yard clean-up as a volunteer service project. We’re grateful for their time, energy and kindness – and for their thoughtful gift of neighborly care!

It is hard to believe, but it is time to place orders for Christmas poinsettias. Please click the button below and order your red or white poinsettia in honor/memory of those that you love. The cost of the plants will be $14.00. Orders need to be placed by November 18th, and the plants will add beautiful color to our sanctuary in mid-December.

Click on the button below for more details and to sign up.

The Friends of the Tola Lecoña family have requested our help. With both Alberto and Luz having competing work schedules, the committee has been picking up sweet Alma from day care and returning her home. They could use additional volunteers to assist with this sweet, sweet task.

If you might be able to help with this sweetness or have questions, please contact Shelley Taylor for further details.

515-708-3367

sztaylor2011@gmail.com

Beginning this week, a new Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. here at GLC.

With no regular meetings in north Ames, this gathering will offer a nearby opportunity for connection and support in recovery. We’re glad to open our doors and welcome this group to GLC.

If you’re seeking support or looking for a meeting closer to home, you’re invited to come. Please share this invitation with anyone who might benefit. For more information, call (515) 480-8118.

Some of our very own GLC Youth are in the following shows!

SUNDAY SCHOOL!

Our kiddos have been learning about Job and how BIG God is and how God is always there for us through our problems and feelings. And how so often those things that are BIG to us and SMALL to God.

We will be learning the recipe for a loving relationship with God with our next series. "Plate It" will help us learn about the prophets from the Old Testament.

CONFIRMATION!

IN OUR PRAYERS, WE REMEMBER . . .

Deb Barron (friend of Cindy & Jim Clark); Sharon Berryhill; Jean Bruner; Jim Clark; Peggy Drennan; Alex Dyer (cousin of Byron Tinder); Steve Gent; Laurie Gommel (sister-in-law of Sharon Popp); Donelle Gull (sister of Denise Henderson); Jef Hadaway; Loleta Hansen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Kyra Harbacheck; Kathy Henryson; LaDona Jergenson (friend of Tammy Tinder); Nathan Kerns; Katy Kollasch (cousin of Kirsten Cook); Barb Licklider; Larry McHone; David Nissen; Reed Pattee (cousin of Barb Licklider); Shirley Pattee (aunt of Barb Licklider); Debbie Petersen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Mark Peterson (brother-in-law of Robin Fletcher); Scott Raymond; Deb Smith (friend of Tammy Tinder); Connie Terrones; Randy Thompson; Don Twedt; Dan Van Arendonk (father of Staci Sniezek); Anne Walden; Monica Wilson (granddaughter of Ellen Wilson); Iola Zimbeck (mother of Peggy Drennan); Helen Zimmerman (mother of Shelley Taylor).

WE OFFER NEW AND CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR . . .

+ Alex Dyer. Alex, a cousin of Byron Tinder, had a seizure Thursday evening and was hospitalized in Des Moines. He was released Sunday afternoon.

+ Nathan Kerns. Test results show no signs of remaining cancer following surgery and no radiation or chemotherapy     is needed at this time. He continues to heal and will have regular follow-up testing.

+ Larry McHone. Larry had a cerebellar stroke last week and was released from the hospital on Sunday after a five-day stay. His symptoms included dizziness and unsteadiness, but he is recovering well and feeling good. There appear to be no lasting effects and his condition can be managed with medication.

+ Katy Kollasch. Katy, a cousin of Kirsten (Adams) Cook, is recovering from a sudden cardiac arrest. She is showing encouraging signs of improvement.

+ Dan Van Arendonk. Dan, the father of Staci Sniezek, remains hospitalized in the critical care unit in Iowa City with complications related to digestive failure, including a prolonged ileus, nutrient deficiency and blood clots in his lungs.

THE TLC COORDINATOR for the next weeks is Deb Anderson (Nov. 1-15).