Church Notes 11.13

DONNA — Flame of Truth Ministry is holding a vehicle donation drive. If you or anyone you know have a car, truck or any type of vehicle sitting around and you would like to get rid of it (running or not, damaged but tow-able), donate it to a worthy cause. The vehicles must have some kind of title. Vehicles will be run through auction and all proceeds will go to the Flame of Truth Ministry. We will provide a tax deductible receipt for your donation. For more information, call (956) 464-4631 or (956) 571-9907.

DONNA — The Mission Possible Youth Center of the Lighthouse Church is reaching out to the youth in surrounding colonias. In order to keep young people out of trouble, there is a soccer program started. There will be practice on Fridays and games on Saturdays. The teams will be playing in other church and/or community teams. Donations of soccer equipment, shoes, shirts, shorts and referee fees are needed. Any donation would be a great blessing and are tax deductible. Make donations to: The Lighthouse Church, 732 El Dora Road, Donna, TX 78537. For more information, call (956) 464-4631.

ELSA — New nationwide report reveals that Self-Help Groups can help support people battling addictive behaviors. Self-Help Groups often are used in conjunction with specialty treatment and to support individuals seeking help or sustaining their recovery. Power Church, located at 600 N. Broadway St. in Elsa invite you to their Self-Help group meetings every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. This is free of charge.

McALLEN— First Christian Church hosts a movie night every first Wednesday of each month. Movie nights are open to the public and free of charge. Popcorn and refreshments are served during the showing of the movie.

McALLEN— Magic Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s Int. meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 12th St. and Fern. All ladies who like to sing are welcome and for more information, call Pat Craig at (956) 519-2446.

McALLEN — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies Club will hold it’s annual Holiday Bingo on Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall, 2209 Kendlewood Ave. Refreshments will be available and donations are $10 per card and $5 for each additional card. Proceeds for banquet and scholarship fund are for high school graduates.

McALLEN — Covenant Christian Academy, a nonprofit private Christian school, will host its annual colonial holiday event on Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the school grounds, located at 4201 N. Ware Road. Marking over 400 years of American Heritage, this event will be held in celebration of the beginning of the holiday season. The backdrop is one of true colonial era recreating colonial life complete with local townspeople, merchants, traditional wares and a church. Entrance to the festival is by donation, along with one canned food item to be donated to the RGV Food Bank. For more information, call (956) 686-7886.

MISSION — There will be grand evangelistic meetings with Pr. Cesar Cardenas, youth evangelist, every night at 7 p.m. from Nov. 14-28 on the corner of Inspiration Road and 495. Fell the power of God in your life. The world is full of pain and suffering, but there is hope. There will also be children activities. For more information, call (956) 522-7817.

MISSION— School of Prophets Bible Study will be held every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 815 Nueces Road. For more information, call (956) 584-0066.

MISSION— Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 1302 Doherty. For more information, call Debbie Cruz at (956) 890-6198 or First Baptist Church at (956) 585-1442.

MISSION— First Baptist Church, located at 1302 Doherty, is looking for choir members for their Valley Community Choir. If you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass who would like to be part of the choir, contact Faith Varlack at (956) 624-5971 or at faithvarlack@hotmail.com. Rehearsals are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sundays. Fee is $20 choir shirt purchase plus $10 music fee. Performances include the Mission Posada, McAllen Posada, Festival of Lights and more.

SAN JUAN — The San Juan United Methodist Church market is open Fridays from 8 -11a.m.Treasures of household items and gently used clothing change weekly. Location is 800 S. Nebraska.

WESLACO — Love of Christ Lutheran Church, located at 300 S. Border St., has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Holy Communion the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month with Pastor Bob Slede. For more information, call (956) 447-1337 or visit www.loveofchrist.net.