Alhambra News for the week of Dec. 3

Salem Church News

Members of Salem UCC visited and sang Christmas carols with the residents of the Hitz Home and Alhambra Care Center this past Sunday.

On Sunday, Dec. 13, KFC (Kids For Christ) will hold their annual Christmas Party from 4 to 5:30 p.m. They will be making Christmas cards to send to servicemen and servicewomen. In lieu of a gift exchange, the children have purchased hats, gloves and scarves to give to those in need.

The seventh-grade confirmation class enjoyed the tour of the Highland Food Pantry. Part of the classes service project was to collect items for the food pantry. They collected 228 pounds in food item and non-perishables, 59 coats, numerous hats, gloves and scarves, plus $406.

First Baptist Church

On Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10:15 a.m., the choir will have two performances of this year’s musical. which is 2,000 Dec.s Ago, a selection of old and new songs interwoven with Christmas classics. This will be followed by a cupcake reception. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call the church office at 488-3025 for further information.

The church will have a Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 beginning at 6 p.m.

Alhambra Primary

The Christmas program will be held on Friday, Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 pm.

Christmas break, classes will dismiss at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 and school will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.

Alhambra Community Club

The Alhambra Community Club met at Maedge’s Restaurant on Monday, Nov. 30. This was a week later due to a conflict of schedules with Thanksgiving week.

Following the Pledge and Prayer, John Ernst introduced Mrs. Kate Broadhurst as the guest speaker for the evening. Broadhurst spoke of her 20 years in the military and her time with the Highland VFW honor guard.

After the meal, the meeting was called to order with the secretary’s report and the treasurers report. Both were read and approved.

There were 31 people attending this meeting. New members attending are, Bonnie Litton, Lorman Reckman and Sharon Haynes. They were welcomed by everyone. It was voted to make Johnna Ernst an honorary member as is her brother Michael .

Under old business, the supplies for the teacher wish lists were turned in. Lorene Knackstedt asked that those that forgot to bring them to the meeting should drop them off at her house sometime during the week so she could get them to the school by next week.

Orville Mettler sold the most quilt tickets, so he got to draw out the name of the winner. Brianna Knackstedt was the winner of the Community Club quilt.

Under new business, a motion was made to donate $100 to the Hamel Food Pantry to help them raise the money they need to expand. It was mentioned that is giving to the Hamel Food Pantry the club needed to donate the same amount to the Highland Food Pantry. A motion was made and passed to donate $100 to each.

This was the month the club elects new officers, and as the people that held offices were willing to run again, it was voted to keep them in office: President, John Ernst; Vice President, Rodney Knackstedt; Secretary, Winnie Schoen and Treasurer, Shirley Landolt.

Sterling Schoen mentioned the wonderful feed-back he has gotten on the thank-you cards and support of all law enforcement officers.

There will be no meeting in December. Merry Christmas. Meeting adjourned.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to all couples on Dec. 6, Bob and Joan Henschen ; Dec. 11, Richard and Bev Gibson; Dec. 13, David and Britney Weiks; Dec. 14, Howie and Marilyn Eyman.

Birthdays

Happy birthday to all: Dec. 3, Betty Zweck; Dec. 4, Anyi Mullen and Maci Thorton; Dec. 5, Ethel Hosto, Anna Renken, Alex Schneider, Adam Gillison and Victoria Lynn; Dec.6, Katie Quade and Kathi Holtgrave; Dec. 7, Kim Reckman and Mike Henschen; Dec.8, Carter Stumpf and Karen Knackstedt; Dec. 9, Christopher Watson and Jennifer Riepshoff; Dec. 10, Jeff Hurst Jr.; Dec.,11, Charlie Seest, Angelique Tillerson, Kara Kelso and Samantha Green; Dec. 13, Lessy Mullen, Jack Frandsen, Alice Stille, Tyler Hunsche, and Erin Sander; Dec. 14, Ed Odle and Laura Muench; Dec.15, Valerie Nicoson, Sharon Kaufman, Mike Stumpf, Doris Driscoll and Brenda Henschen; Dec. 16, Gary Henschen and Jim Reagan; Dec. 17, Joshua Beaver, Ryan Haselhorst and Dacoda Reichmann.

Highland School District holiday concerts

Dec. 11 & 12 Madrigal Dinner at Highland High School at 6:30 p.m. in the HHS Bulldog Square

Dec. 13 Madrigal Dinner at Highland High School at 5 p.m. in the HHS Bulldog Square

Dec. 15 Christmas Program at Grantfork Elementary at 7 p.m. in Grantfork

Dec. 17 Christmas Program at Alhambra Primary. Grades K-1 will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and grades 2-3 will perform from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Bread of Life Food Pantry looking for donations

The Bread of life Food Pantry serves the families of Alhambra, Hamel and Worden, as well as some of the small communities in the area. With an increase of 40 percent in the number of families in need, the food pantry is in need of a larger building.

The pantry is located on the campus of the New Life Christian Fellowship in Hamel and is trying to raise $7,000 in order to increase the size of its building. Any donations made may be sent to: Alhambra/Hamel Ministerial Alliance or AMHA, 1117 W. North Street, Alhambra, IL 62001. Please put “Building Fund’ on the memo line of the check. All donations are tax deductible.

This story was originally published December 10, 2015 at 3:31 AM with the headline "Alhambra News for the week of Dec. 3."