St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of April 21
Marine UCC trivia night to benefit Hoyleton Ministries
Marine United Church of Christ will host its 15th annual trivia night Saturday, April 30 to support the mission of Hoyleton Ministries.
The evening promises to be another fun-filled evening of challenging trivia, door prizes and more. The cost is $12 per person (eight players to a table) or $96 for a team/table. The event will be held at the church, located at the intersection of Center Street and Illinois Route 143 in Marine.
There will also be a raffle fir an iPad Air, Fitbit Charge HR and Amazon Fire TV Stick. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20.
“Those that can’t attend the trivia night can still support the church’s efforts by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three great prizes,” said Marine UCC Pastor Phil Kershner.
The top two winning trivia teams will also receive a prize.
Contact the church at 887-4465 to reserve you space for trivia or purchase raffle tickets.
Hoyleton Ministries was founded in 1895 and is dedicated to creating a better world for the children and families of southern Illinois. Hoyleton Ministries, through its broad spectrum of residential and community-based programming, enriches the lives of more than 2,300 individuals each year. serves 2,325 clients each year through their residential, child welfare, behavioral health, preventative services, and Puentes de Esperanza (Spanish-speaking) programs. Visit hoyleton.org for more information.
St. Jacob UCC News
YOUTH GROUP RUMMAGE SALE
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – May 5th, 6th, 7th
The Youth Group is accepting donations anytime. Bring to church, put in the shed, or leave in Heritage Hall. Dawn will organize them. We are looking for volunteers to help organize and help sell with the Youth Group. Any questions, contact Dawn by e-mail: smdz@hometel.com or phone 792-4316
CALENDAR
Saturday: DuBois Work Day – leave church 7:30 a.m.
Next Sunday: Sunday School and Worship at both churches
Guest Pastor – Rev. Jack Spratte and Barbara VanAusdall
Monday, April 25: Heritage Hall booked – wedding reception
Wednesday, April 27: A A 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 1: Holey Sunday at both churches
Sunday School and Worship with Communion at both churches
Guest Pastor – Rev. Jack Spratte and Barbara VanAusdall
St. Jacob First Quarter Congregational Meeting after worship
Including vote on sanctuary proposal
Tuesday, May 3: ELF Meeting in St. Jacob 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4: A A 8 p.m.
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, May 5-7: Youth Rummage Sale
St. Jacob Events
Every Thursday: Trash collection day
Every other Thursday: Recycling trash collection day
Every Friday: Yard waste pickup day
First and Third Thursdays each month: Village Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Activity Center
Every Saturday thru May 21: Lions Club Bingo at St. Jacob Activity Center. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
April 30: Deadline for St. Jacob Fire Auxiliary Scholarship form
May 14: Highland Animal Hospital Rabies Clinic 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Jacob Fire House. For more information, call 654-4688
May 15: St. Jacob UCC Strawberry Festival, St. Jacob Park
May 21: Last St. Jacob Lions Bingo night for the season
May 5, 6 & 8: Village Wide Yard Sales. If you wish to be added on the sale list, contact the village hall at 644-5666
June 3-5: Jakey in June BBQ Cook Off (www.jakeyinjune.com)
July 14: Special Family Night at St Jacob Homecoming
July 15-16: St. Jacob Homecoming
Sept. 8, 9 & 10: Village Wide Yard Sales. If you wish to be added on the sale list, contact the village hall at 644-5666
To submit an item to the St. Jacob & Marine News, email hnlnews@bnd.com or call 654-2366, ext. 21.
This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 5:25 AM with the headline "St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of April 21."