Youth at First United Methodist Church, Ada, are discovering that this month by their participation in Operation Christmas Child.
The youth group at the church will collect these shoe boxes until Nov. 22. The boxes can be left at the church 'Front Porch' area (reception area in front of church). The doors to the church are open until 4 p.m. weekly. Please enter through the back doors.
To assist persons in filling these boxes and for specific age levels please see guidelines on the table in the Front Porch area of the church.
Our Lady of Lourdes annual bazaar will be on Veterans Day, Wednesday. Nov. 11, at the church located at 300 E. Highland.
Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The popular pre-Christmas event, held in November for many years, also features handcrafted items, a bake sale, a raffle, and theme baskets, such as movie night or camping.
The ONU Habitat for Humanity is having an all you can eat pancake brunch/lunch at Ada First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11:15 a.m. to 2 pm.
Cost is $5 per person. The event is open to the public.
Ninety-nine quilts were displayed at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon.
Most quilts tell a story or have a story about their history. Many types of quilts were shown, including crazy quilts, appliqued, counted cross stitch, and pieced.
Quilts ranged in size from wall hangings to king size. In addition to quilts being practical, they are artistic expressions, heirlooms and beautiful.
