Today's Events
- Partner Pound Plunge
  Partner Pound Plunge
  Begins: January 19, 2012
  Ends: March 19, 2012
  
  Find a partner and get signed up for the weight loss challenge, “Partner Pound Plunge,” at the Therapy & Wellness Center at the Buchanan County Health Center. Team members with their team name can sign up by calling TWC at 319-332-0850. The cost is $20 per team.
  
  Then mark your calendar for Thursday, January 19th. This is the Initial Weigh-In date for the challenge. Everyone must weigh at TWC between the hours of 5AM and 9PM. Partners do not need to weigh in at the same time. The Final Weigh-In will be Monday, March 19th at TWC from 5AM to 9PM.
  
  CASH PRIZES will be awarded to the top 3 TEAMS who have lost the largest PERCENTAGE of combined weight. The more teams that sign up, the more prize money given!! You must weigh in a single layer of clothing with empty pockets and shoes off.
  
  **Optional membership for non-members during this program is $75 for the duration of the program.
- Wii Wednesday
  Wii Wednesday
  Begins: February 22, 2012
  Ends: February 22, 2012
  
  The Independence Public Library will offer a Wii Wednesday at 1:30 pm following the school early out. Students in grades 3-8 can come to the Community Room and play the Wii games, form teams, and have mini tournaments. Advance sign up is encouraged. You do not need to have a library card to participate. For more information, stop in or contact the library at 334-2470, visit our new website at www.independence.lib.ia.us or find us on Facebook.
Upcoming Events
- February 23, 2012
  - Partner Pound Plunge
    Partner Pound Plunge
    Begins: January 19, 2012
    Ends: March 19, 2012
    
    Find a partner and get signed up for the weight loss challenge, “Partner Pound Plunge,” at the Therapy & Wellness Center at the Buchanan County Health Center. Team members with their team name can sign up by calling TWC at 319-332-0850. The cost is $20 per team.
    
    Then mark your calendar for Thursday, January 19th. This is the Initial Weigh-In date for the challenge. Everyone must weigh at TWC between the hours of 5AM and 9PM. Partners do not need to weigh in at the same time. The Final Weigh-In will be Monday, March 19th at TWC from 5AM to 9PM.
    
    CASH PRIZES will be awarded to the top 3 TEAMS who have lost the largest PERCENTAGE of combined weight. The more teams that sign up, the more prize money given!! You must weigh in a single layer of clothing with empty pockets and shoes off.
    
    **Optional membership for non-members during this program is $75 for the duration of the program.
  - Knit and Needles
    Knit and Needles
    Begins: February 23, 2012
    Ends: February 23, 2012
    
    The Independence Public Library calls all quilters, crocheters, and knitters to work on projects, share ideas, and socialize. All levels welcome. Bring your projects. The free event begins at 6:00 pm and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, stop in or contact the Independence Public Library at 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us

Church Services

First Baptist Church

“The Place Where the Path of Opportunity Begins”

Sunday School 9:00 am

Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 am

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm

Thursday Bible Study 9:30 am

Wednesday music practice 7:00 pm

Email: davidlarson51@yahoo.com for additional services information.

Visit www.indeebaptist.org
Dr. David A. Larson, Senior Pastor

Church Phone: 319-334-2135
Parsonage Phone: 319-334-3453
Pastor’s Cell: 319-610-3958

301 2nd Avenue SE
Independence, IA 50644

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday Services and Programs

•Sunday Morning Worship – 9:30 AM
•Fellowship – 10:30 AM
•Sunday School – 10:45 AM
•Youth Groups – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Bell Choir – Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.

Chancel Choir – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

PW Quilters – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Fidelity Women’s Circle – 1st Tuesday of each month

Uncorked! – Meets monthly

6th Grade Girls’ Group – Twice monthly

9th Grade Girls’ Group – Twice monthly

Trivia Night – Every other month

Boy Scouts – Mondays at 7 p.m.

Cub Scouts – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Brownies Girl Scouts - Every other Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Daisy Girl Scouts – Every other Monday at 4 p.m.

Operation Backpack – Every other Wednesday at various times

Parkinson’s Support Group – 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Red Cross Blood Drive - 3-4 times per year

For more information visit: www.fpcindependence.com

John Hougen, Pastor
Kathy Smith, Secretary
115 6th Ave NW
Independence, IA 50644

(319) 334-3523

fpoffice@indytel.com OR pastorjohn@indytel.com

First United Methodist Church

Special Worship & Holiday Opportunities

Sunday, December 20 – 9:00 am Worship
On this Sunday we will be having a special presentation by our music department during our regular Sunday morning worship time. Come enjoy the Cantata.

Thursday, December 24 – 6:00 pm
Our Christmas Eve service will be a service that will end in candlelight. This service is always a favorite. Come and join us as we worship and fellowship on this blessed evening.

Worship services: 9:00 a.m. Sunday
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
Radio broadcast: BRITE 95.3 KQMG – 11:00 a.m.
Music practice schedule: Wednesday night’s
Chancel Choir – 6 pm
Good News Singers – 6:50 pm
Band – 7:25 pm
Hand bells – 7:45 pm
Pastor Dennis Bailey

313 2nd Street Southeast
Independence, IA 50644-2816

Phone 319-334-3689

E-Mail: firstumc@indytel.com

Web page: users.indytel.com/~firstumc/

Immanuel Lutheran Church

“An Open Door Through Which the World Meets Jesus”

Sunday School (September through April) 9:15 am

Saturday Evening Worship 5:30 pm

Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 am and 10:30 am

WeeCare Preschool: 4 year olds Monday through Friday during school year
3 year olds Tuesday and Thursday during school year

Email: immanuelluth@indytel.com for additional activity information.

Visit www.immanuelindy.org

Tom Jones, Senior Pastor

512 5th St. NE
Independence, IA 50644
Church Phone: 319-334-2511

St. James Episcopal Church

Located at 202 2nd Avenue NE…

Share worship in this historic, refurbished dwelling.

Sunday School 9 Am

Holy Eucharist 10 AM 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday with Father Sean Burke
Morning Prayer 3rd & 5th Sunday with Rev. Raymond.
AA Meetings – Tuesday at 12 noon, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Call Hank at 319-440-5220.
Alanon Meetings – Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Call 319-334-4844
Revolving Closet This clothing pantry & thrift store has opened in the newly-remodeled basement! Please use the south door to enter. Parking is available in front of the church and in the parking lot across from Second Street south of the post office.

Store hours:
Tuesdays 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesdays 9 am – noon
Thursdays 1 – 7 pm
Fridays 9 am – 5 pm

Any questions may be directed to Lizz Cabalka, Holy Spirit Ministries, Inc., Outreach Coordinator, by email lizz@holyspiritministries.us

Revolving Closet is an outreach program of Holy Spirit Ministries in partnership with St. James.

Rev. Sue Ann Raymond
202 2nd Ave NE
PO Box 264 (mailing)
Independence, IA 50644
319-334-4297

Saint John the Evangelist in Independence, Iowa & St. Patrick in Winthrop, Iowa

Pastor: Rev. Donald Plamondon
Deacon: Tim Post
Pastoral Associate/Youth Minister: Sharon Bainbridge
Religious Education Coordinator:
St. John: Sharon Bainbridge
St. Patrick: Deb Steffen
St. John School Principal: Justin Nosbisch
School Secretary: Wendy Robinson

Weekend Masses:
St. John: Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am
St. Patrick: Saturday: 6:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am

Telephones:
St. John Church Office: 319-334-7191
St. John Church Hall: 319-334-2817
St. John School: 319-334-7173
St. Patrick Center: 319-935-3871

Email: sjparish@indytel.com

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