Honor those who have enough by giving to those who have too little at the 12th Annual Johnston Alternative Giving Market! Why give Uncle Harold yet another sweater he doesn’t need or even want? Instead, come and shop from 18 locally based non-profits and 22 international projects. Does Uncle Harold love dogs? $25 given in his name provides a week of pet food for a family that can’t afford it through the Animal Rescue League. Is he a retired doctor? $25 provides polio vaccines to ten children through the Rotarians. Pay with cash, credit or check. There will also be handmade international crafts from Many Hands Thrift Store and homemade soups and baked goods for lunch. Want more information or prefer to shop from home? Make your purchases from the comfort of your home at www.stpaul-johnston.com/agm.

Join St Paul Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 15, for one of Des Moines’ favorite fall traditions!

The 23rd Annual Community Harvest Dinner brings neighbors and friends together for an evening of great food and even greater purpose. This year’s proceeds support The Beacon, a Des Moines home offering hope and healing for women in crisis. Guests will enjoy a full turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and an assortment of homemade desserts.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3 and under eat free). Meals may be enjoyed on site or taken to-go. Dine-in seating is offered at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., with a to-go pickup option from 5:00–5:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets today and be part of a cherished community tradition that feeds both hearts and homes—and yes, walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event!

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Free to more students! Ankeny Presbyterian Church Bible Study members invite you to look at the resources available to you and/or your group. Please browse the possibilities and call or come visit to preview any of the studies. No need to return the DVDs or books. Pass them on!

A list of DVDs and books is available here.

Please contact Myrna Rummer for more information or to set a time to come visit the APC Library.

Thursday, November 6, 1-4:30 PM | Des Moines, IA & Zoom

This faith leaders Summit is designed for you to ‘help better’ in times of Disaster and all year long. This will be a great opportunity for networking, having a voice in creating a local/organization disaster plan, and learning about funding and ways to better serve your people and others affected by Disasters. Learn more and register here.

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