Rippey News October 19, 2014
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Reid Lewis of Polk City celebrated his second birthday recently. His parents Erin and Brett Lewis and sister Cambrie hosted a party for him using a tractor theme, which included a John Deere cake made by his mom. Attending were Dennis and Sharon Ulrich, Andy Ulrich, Megan, Evie and Holden Ulrich, Sara and Greta Gangel, Larry and Sherry Hill, Bev and Ted Meier, Bob, Daissy and Bryan Ulrich.
Holden Ray Ulrich, son of Matt and Megan Ulrich of rural Ogden, celebrated his first birthday in style with a “Golfing Partee” the Saturday following his Aug. 5 birthday. The decorations and food served and even Holden’s birthday hat carried out the golfing theme. Attending Holden’s party was special guest, Great-grandma Molly Sarff of Sioux City. Holden’s sister Evie, his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and several cousins were able to join the festivities. The weather was wonderful so most of the activities were held outdoors.
Rippey public library activities: The library will host a Halloween party Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 4 pm.
Sarah Kilgore, librarian. Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. Hours: Monday 1-6 pm, Tuesday 1:30-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3-8 pm; Thursday 10am-2pm; Saturday 1-3 pm.
Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastors: Enna Antunez and Paul Burrow. Phone: 515-436-7731
Adult Sunday school at 9 am; worship service at 10:30 am. Every Tuesday: Quilters 9 am, coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome!
Blankets for Love: See the blanket display in the Fellowship Hall for “Blanket the World with Love.” For more than 60 years, Church World Service has worked in partnership with local communities to identify their needs and access the resources they need to build the foundation for a more viable future, including blankets, tents, food and other emergency supplies in the wake of a disaster; tools and seeds for refugees returning home to replant their fields; wells for families living in drought prone areas to provide clean, safe water to drink and to irrigate crops and gardens; literacy training; and microcredit for women struggling to realize their potential. The blanket will be on display for your donations for a few Sundays.
Holiday greenery sale: The THUG group will be selling greenery for the next few weeks. Contact Angela Abbas for further information, or call the church office.
Lots of Socks & More: The sixth “Lots of Socks Drive” is under way through Oct. 31. New socks, underwear, diapers and pull-ups can be put in the collection box located in the church. Sponsored by Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program, local churches and businesses, the Greene County middle and high School, other organizations and New Opportunities have teamed up for this effort.
Choir cantata: The choir has started to practice for its Christmas cantata. Anyone who wishes to sing can join the choir at 7:30 on Wednesday. The last half of choir practice will be for the cantata.
Lay Sunday and baptism: The Rippey United Methodist Church celebrated Lay Sunday with Pastor Paul Burrow leading the service. Those helping were Randy Vodenick leading the Call to Worship, Yvette Bardole in charge of the children’s sermon, Carmen McColley and Cassie Bardole reading the scriptures, Roy Bardole leading the Joys and Concerns, with Mary Hick and Midge Vannatta at the piano and organ. The choir sang, “In the Hands of the Lord” in honor of the baptisms.
During the service, Tamra Jean Mills, Ashley Jean Buenrostro, Becca Jean Davis, Raymond Michael Bruce Weis, and Aryana Nicole Mills were baptized. John Mills, husband of Tamra, and his parents, Clinton and Betty Mills of Pleasant Hill and John’s sister and niece, Donna Owens, and Kayla of Grimes were all in attendance to enjoy the baptismal service for their family members
