St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of July 20

Masonic Lodge to host blood drive

A Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drive will be held on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marine Masonic Lodge. Those who donate can register to win in a car or gas. There will also be a free breakfast for donors. If you have questions or to make an appointment, call the Marine Coin Co. at 887-2008.

BBQ competition to be held in Marine

The Madison County Fair Association will hold its first “Chillin’ and Grillin’ for the Fair” barbecue competition on Aug. 20 and 21 at Marine City Park, which is located in the 300 block of N. Duncan. There will be $4,000 in prizes given away. Judging will be done by the St. Louis BBQ Society. All proceeds will benefit the Madison County Fair. More information will follow later.

Volunteers needed for hot air balloon event

The “Hot Air Balloons Over Marine” Committee of the Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help with the many children’s activities and operations of this grass roots event. To volunteer, contact Bill Weder at 887-2008 or (618) 530-5809.

St. Jacob UCC events

Next Sunday: Sunday School and Worship at St. John 8:45 a.m.

Worship at St. Jacob 10:15 a.m.

St. Jacob Celebration Luncheon for Pastor Gary’s

35^th Ordination Anniversary after worship

Wednesday, July 27: A A 8 p.m. at St. Jacob

Friday, July 29: Worship 10:00 a.m. at Faith Countryside Nursing Home

Sunday, July 31: Sunday School and Worship at St. John 8:45 a.m.

Worship at St. Jacob 10:15 a.m.

St. Jacob Second Quarter Congregational Meeting after worship

Tuesday, August 2: St. Jacob ELF Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3: A A 8 p.m. at St. Jacob

Sunday, August 7: Sunday School and Worship at St. John 8:45 a.m.

Communion at both churches

Holey Sunday at St. Jacob

Vacating the Sanctuary Worship at St. Jacob 10:15 p.m.

Following worship – move sanctuary items to Heritage HallTo submit an item to the St. Jacob & Marine News, email hnlnews@bnd.com or call 654-2366, ext. 21.

This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 10:16 AM with the headline "St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of July 20."