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Homemade turkey dinner
Thursday at Weirton church
WEIRTON -- The annual homemade turkey dinner at Christ United Methodist Church on Weirton Heights is scheduled for Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the church fellowship hall at 3598 Pennsylvania Ave.
There is dine in or takeout available. The all-homemade dinner includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, pumpkin desserts, rolls and beverage.
The cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and younger, and children under 5 eat free.
To arrange takeouts, call before the dinner Tuesday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. at (304) 723-0800. Orders also will be taken after 1 p.m. on the day of the dinner by calling the same number.
Linda Dennis and Laurie Bertha are dinner co-chairpersons.
Point Pleasant Ladies Aide
make monetary donations
WEIRTON -- The Point Pleasant Ladies Aide met for their October meeting amid fall decorations of pumpkins, leaves, candles and handcrafted old-fashioned scarecrows created by Joyce Beatty.
Joining Beatty as hostesses for the evening and serving refreshments were Betty Glenn and Nancy Wright.
President Carolyn Allison opened the meeting by welcoming the members and lighting the memory candle for those unable to attend.
Tracey Lemley, vice president, read the "Heart Sisters Caring and Sharing" devotions.
Secretary Louanne Huff read the September minutes and thank-you cards from the Jack Strong Foundation, Allison Elementary School and New Manchester Elementary School. Huff showed books on birds that were donated to the Swaney Library in memory of Virginia Ross.
Carla Fryer, treasurer, presented the financial report.
Members who sang at Pepperberry Suites at the Orchards at Foxcrest shared memories from that event.
In a report on River Fest, the women expressed their gratitude to the New Cumberland River Fest Committee for a job well done.
It was decided to have the Nov. 13 dinner meeting at EJ's Family Restaurant in Chester. The members will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Monetary donations were given to the Social Service/Food Closet, Christ Christmas Tree and The Landing.
Joys and concerns were shared.
Members drew the name of fellow members to keep in prayer until the next meeting.
Pine Grove UMC holding
holiday craft show today
HAMMONDSVILLE -- Pine Grove United Methodist Church is holding its annual holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Saline Township Complex in Hammondsville.
The show will feature a variety of crafts, baked goods and candy, including wood crafts, wreaths, soaps, grave blankets, floral crafts, quilts and blankets. Children can visit with Santa and receive a gift.
Drawings and a bake sale will be sponsored by the Irondale United Methodist Church. A seasonal menu will be available for patrons to eat in or get takeout. For information, call (740) 544-6222.
Wednesdays 'Together'
continuing at Weirton church
WEIRTON -- "Together" at Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall continues on Wednesdays, running from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Devotions will follow.
The cost is $2 per person or a maximum fee of $10 per family. The menu for Wednesday includes chili, cornbread, relish tray and pumpkin rolls. All meals include beverages. The church is located at 121 Ivy St.
Spaghetti dinner is today
at Shiloh Apostolic Faith
WEIRTON -- Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly ushers and men's ministry is selling spaghetti dinners from noon to 4 p.m. today at the church, located at 3000 Weir Ave., Weirton.
A meal is available for an $8 donation. Patrons can dine in or get take-out.
For information, call Bev Wilson at (304) 374-9481 or Deacon Ted Freman at (740) 317-5355.
Knights schedule fundraiser
breakfast for Nov. 10
STEUBENVILLE -- The Knights of Columbus Council of Steubenville No. 11828 will be hosting a fundraiser breakfast at St. Peter's Church on Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. after all the Masses.
The breakfast is a fundraiser for the seminarians of the diocese.
The breakfast will consist of eggs, pancakes, home-style potatoes, ham, applesauce, fruit cocktail, milk, juice and coffee. The cost is $7 individually and $35 for a family of four or more.
Singspiration Sunday to benefit
Wayne Township Food Pantry
BLOOMINGDALE -- A "Harvest of Praise" singspiration will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Bloomingdale United Methodist Church, located at 113 High St.
Refreshments will be served.
The event is being held to benefit the Wayne Township Food Pantry, which has been in operation for 39 years and provides emergency food baskets throughout the year. It averages 25 to 30 Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.
Attendees are asked to bring a "can or two" of a nonperishable food item. There also will be a basket to receive monetary donations.
Morning Star Baptist Church
to mark 100th anniversary
WEIRTON -- The Morning Star Baptist Church of Weirton, located at 3124 Weir Ave., will celebrate 100 years on Nov. 17 to the theme "Still Standing."
Morning Star was organized on Nov. 15, 1919, by the Rev. Simpson, the Rev. Albert Carter and Eli Mayo with 18 members.
The Rev. John Welch, vice president for student services and dean of students at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will deliver the 11a.m. message, and the Rev. Marvin E. Barner Jr., pastor of Second Baptist Church of Steubenville, along with his choir and congregation will be the 3 p.m. guests.
All are invited to attend the services, a church spokesperson noted.
The Rev. James E. Brown is the church's pastor.
Free spaghetti dinner
at Beech Bottom church
BEECH BOTTOM -- A free spaghetti dinner will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Beech Bottom Community Christian Church, located at Third and High streets.
The dinner includes salad, spaghetti and dessert. Patrons can dine in or get takeout. Monetary donations will be accepted.
Wellsburg church plans
free November events
WELLSBURG -- The First Presbyterian Church, 901 Charles St., Wellsburg, has announced several free events being held during November.
On Nov. 10, the Narthex Series will present Jim Brockman from the ADBC Museum and patriotic music, beginning at 2 p.m.
"We would like to honor all veterans at this event," a church spokesperson noted.
A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. on Nov. 21. The menu will include chili, veggie soup, bread, salad and desserts.
A free community breakfast offering egg casserole, ham and french toast casserole will be held on Nov. 24, beginning at 10 a.m.
Cabbage roll, pierogie
sale at Weirton church
WEIRTON -- A frozen, uncooked cabbage roll and cheese/potato pierogie sale sponsored by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is under way through Nov. 15.
The cost for six cabbage rolls is $18, and a dozen pirogies are $9. Call (304) 479-0196 to place orders and arrange pick-up at the church hall, located at 604 Colliers Way across from Weirton Medical Center.
Soup sale set for Nov. 9
at St. Mark Lutheran Church
STEUBENVILLE -- St. Mark Lutheran Church, 133 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, is having a soup sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 9.
Proceeds of the sale will benefit Mary of Bethany Ladies Guild of the church. A variety of soups will be available, including vegetable and chicken noodle.
Rosemont Chapel having
annual Christmas sale Nov. 9
STEUBENVILLE -- Rosemont Chapel, located at the corner of Williams Boulevard and Goulds Road in Steubenville, will be holding its annual Christmas/holiday sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 9.
The sale will feature a variety of miscellaneous lights, trees and decorations and other items.
Hot sandwiches and home-baked goods also will be available.
Elevation service Sunday
at Mount Zion Baptist Church
STEUBENVILLE -- Bishop Jermaine V. Moore Sr. and Mount Zion Baptist Church, located at 221 N. Seventh St., will host an elevation service at 4 p.m. Sunday for three ministerial candidates.
They are Brother Michael Jett, Sister Polly Wolf and Sister Harriette Coker.