Samantha Galbraith of Brandywine Community Church looks out from a mountaintop with children from Christ Compassion Orphanage in Gonaives, Haiti, in this 2016 photo. A fashion show at 3 p.m. Sunday at Cynthia’s Hallmark will benefit World Renewal children’s ministries.
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Fashion show to aid children’s ministries
GREENFIELD — World Renewal International will sponsor a fashion show at 3 p.m. Sunday at Cynthia’s Hallmark to benefit children’s ministries.
World Renewal, with headquarters in Hancock County, “is an independent interdenominational global ministry empowering local indigenous leaders to fulfill the Great Commission,” according to a press release about the event.
World Renewal is located on five continents, in 51 countries, and feeds 500 children daily. It also supports two orphanages in Haiti.
Tickets to the fashion show are $10 each. Refreshments will be served, free scarfs will be given, and “major discounts will be available,” according to the release. Call 317-467-9899 for tickets.
Zion plans German Fest
NEW PALESTINE — Zion Lutheran Church will serve up authentic German cuisine during its German Fest, set for Saturday (Oct. 1) at the church, 6513 W. County Road 300S, New Palestine.
An a la carte lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
An all-you-can-eat dinner runs from 2-6:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children.
Information: zionnewpal.org
Eden church serving breakfast today
EDEN — Eden United Methodist Church will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 1) at the church, 2122 E. Eden Road, Greenfield. Donations are accepted, with proceeds going to local and global missions.
Blood drive set at Brookville Road
NEW PALESTINE — A blood drive is set for 3-7 p.m. Thursday at Brookville Road Community Church.
The Versiti team will set up in the church’s Family Life Center. Donors can schedule a time slot online at https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/150003.
Find Christian music at Riley Festival
GREENFIELD — The lineup of Riley Festival entertainment includes some sacred music.
Musicians from Apostolic Pentecostal Church will share music from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Greenfield Banking Co. Entertainment Tent, located this year in the Living Alley that connects North Street to the 100 block of West Main Street (U.S. 40).
Gospel group 4 the Light Quartet will follow, singing from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 9 on the Entertainment Tent stage.
St. James offers Trunk or Treat
GREENFIELD — A Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival is set for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1741 S. State St. It will include games and bounce houses.
Fall Fest is Oct. 29
GREENFIELD — Brown’s Chapel Wesleyan Church will offer Fall Fest from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church, 994 N. County Road 600E, Greenfield. This fun family event will be open to the community and will feature bounce houses, hayrides, trunks with candy, hotdogs, face painting and more.
Information: brownschapel.com
Treats on Main is Oct. 29
FORTVILLE — The annual Treats on Main and FARM Community Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 in downtown Fortville.
There will be treats and activities for children, a costume contest, fall photo opportunities and other events. Organizations serving the community will offer information for those needing assistance or those interested in volunteering.
Vendors will be part of this year’s event as well; find an application at fortvillearearesourcemission.org.
Thanksgiving dinner set in Fortville
FORTVILLE — Blazer 88 Foundation plans to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24 at Fortville Church of the Nazarene.
The foundation seeks to honor the late Charles “Chuck” Theobald IV’s legacy of helping fellow veterans. The organization works to meet specific needs for veterans, such as counseling or accessibility for veterans with disabilities. The work has included helping a veteran see a counselor, sponsoring children at a camp for those who’ve lost parents in wartime, or helping a veteran family have Christmas gifts for the children.
The Thanksgiving dinner is available to veterans and non-veterans alike. It’s not a fundraiser; organizers say it’s simply meant to offer community and also build awareness of the organization and its work.
“We’re hoping anyone who’s in need … anyone who feels they don’t have a place to go on Thanksgiving … anyone who doesn’t have money to do a big Thanksgiving meal” will feel welcome and come, said Tiffany Ward, who with husband Josh is organizing the dinner. “The expectation is just for people to show up.”
