Church plans special service before closing
GREENFIELD — Leaders of Greenfield Wesleyan Church say they were surprised when they learned their church would be closing.
But before it does, they want to take time to celebrate.
Sunday’s “Out with a Shout” service at 10:45 a.m. will include a memorial of people who have been part of the church, a baptismal service and singing.
A pitch-in dinner will follow the service.
The closing “was a sudden and unexpected turn of events,” according to a post on the church’s Facebook page. “We place ourselves in the Lord’s hands, seeking His direction and needed resources.”
Revival Road Quartet coming Sunday
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Charlottesville Friends Church will welcome all for a program by Revival Road Quartet, set for 6 p.m. Sunday.
The church is on the left side of Carthage Road, south of U.S. 40. (Those using electronic navigation should use the address 11912 N. County Road 900W, Carthage.)
Fortville mission adds evening pantry hours
FORTVILLE — Fortville Area Rescue Mission is adding monthly evening hours at the food pantry it operates with the support of various area churches.
The pantry is housed inside Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W.
The next evening time slot will be Nov. 16. Doors open for social time from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with pantry hours from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
FARM can use volunteers and financial support for this added time slot. Learn more at fortvillearearesourcemission.org or 317-203-9606.
Greenfield United Rally is Nov. 6
GREENFIELD — The second Greenfield United Rally is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 6.
The event still has a theme of unity, but this year it also is highlighting some local charities fighting hunger and homelessness in Greenfield: Hope House, The Landing, Salvation Army and Love INC. Representatives from these organizations will speak during the event.
Pastor David Barnett of Park Chapel Christian Church and Greenfield Police Chief Brain Hartman will also speak.
The event will start with a parade from Evangel Church parking lot to the courthouse. The parade will consist of motorcycles and cars.
Information: greenfieldunited.com
Church to recognize first responders
GREENFIELD — First Responders and Healthcare Workers Recognition Day is set for Sunday at Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 1202 E. Fifth St. Greenfield. The service begins at 10 a.m.
Zion spaghetti dinner will be drive-thru
NEW PALESTINE — Zion Lutheran School’s seventh- and eighth-graders will serve a spaghetti dinner in drive-thru format from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church and school campus, 6513 W. County Road 300S, New Palestine.
Information: zionnewpal.org
Oktoberfest features food, cornhole
NEW PALESTINE — Cross of Grace Lutheran Church’s annual Oktoberfest celebration starts at 5 p.m. Oct. 30. It features food, music, raffles and a cornhole tournament
Party tickets are $15 for adults. Admission is free to children younger than 18. Entry in the cornhole tourney is $20 per person.
All proceeds will benefit the high school youth as they plan for the ELCA National Gathering next summer.
Information: crossofgrace.org
