Mt. Pleasant News

Once again it is time for us to reflect upon the cornerstone of our faith in Christ. To journey to the cross upon which Jesus was crucified and then resurrected three days later.There are so many theories, doubts and claims which can be confusing to some and upsetting to others. Remember Satan is a liar and the gospel is simple.A group of people who were among the 5,000 approached Jesus asking, ?What must we do ...

A three-day celebration of God?s mercy in the Jubilee Year of Mercy will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Burlington, from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3.The celebration begins with the opening Mass, with Bishop Amos, on Friday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m., with a light meal following Mass.On Saturday, April 2, ?Why be Catholic?? with Patrick Madrid will be featured. The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at ...

Henry County Health Center's Infusion/Chemotherapy Department provides cancer care that meets more than just the physical needs of our patients.Cancer is a disease that impacts lives emotionally as well. To meet the specific needs of cancer patients, HCHC has formed a Cancer Support Group.A nurse from HCHC's Infusion/Chemotherapy Department will facilitate the meeting scheduled for Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m., ...

The following are the times and locations of Easter services occurring at local churches this week:Calvary Baptist Church, in Mt. PleasantGood Friday service, March 25, at 7 p.m.Easter Sunday services, March 27, at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.Faith Christian Outreach Church, in Mt. PleasantEaster Sunday services, March 27, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.Faith Lutheran Church, in Mt. Pleasant Maundy Thursday service, March ...

At the March 16 meeting of the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission (HCHPC), it was reported that the money from the state for the last grant has arrived and been credited to the county.A thank you for a copy of HCHPC?s book, ?History of Transportation, Henry County?, was received from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Books are still available at all the museums; banks in Winfield, Wayland, and ...

Happy birthday!March 18Tyler Anderson, David Lundgren, Austin Buckert, Kailey Peterson and Susie StalderMarch 19Lauren Bupp, Lee Franklin, Teresa Wehrle, Ben Johnson and Debra SchmidtMarch 20DeeAnn Grove, Danny Wohlleber, Norma J. Roth, Connie Kramer, Kian Hughell, Sue Lovik, Dale Marzolf, Steve Meeker and Sara Quayle Happy anniversary!March 20Jim and Connie Beatty

The following is a list of local churches offering March 20, Palm Sunday services:-Finley Chapel UMC, located at 1501 150th St., in Mt. Pleasant, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; and 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday service-New London Presbyterian Church at 11:45 a.m.-Olds United Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m.-Sugar Creek Mennonite Church at 10:30 a.m.-Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church at 10 ...

DEAR ABBY: I was in a six-year relationship with a woman. We shared a home and have a child together, whom I support. She has primary custody, and I provide financial support and exercise my visitations regularly.We broke up six months ago and she immediately moved a man into the house. Since they split up, she has done this again with a new person.I have moved on and am content being single and focusing on my ...

Abby Lance, Jonathan Ita,Elsie Miller, Matthew York,Pat Hollingsworth, Addison Summers,Claire E. Jones and Morgan Menke

Salem Elementary School has received a $2,500 donation from America?s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and directed by local farmer Alan Miller of Henry County.The donation will help the organization to support the students in the areas of mathematics, literacy and technology.Miller stated, ?I started kindergarten in the new elementary school when it opened its doors in the fall of 1963 ...

The United Church Women met on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the United Church of Crawfordsville for the World Day of Prayer Service.The Ainsworth Community Church Women joined them and there was a total of 13 ladies present.Clarissa Malmberg was in charge of the program on Cuba. Malmberg was assisted by Ruth Erwin and Pauline Richardson, and several others did readings. Cuba is divided into three sections and the ...

March 11Scott Wilson, Nolan Keefer and Amy DeHartMarch 12Jeff Baccam, Kevin Denly, Kristin Humphrey, Carolyn Jensen,Amy Lowe, Darrel Rogers, Michelle Rosell and Mary RileyMarch 13Sam Bell, Cecile Chrissinger, Paula Lauer, Terry Mabeus and Rena Philp