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eVoice - September 9, 2014
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Finding the Light Beyond the Storm
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Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny) will be hosting a presentation by Joan Becker entitled Finding the Light Beyond the Storm: A Mother's Story of their Family's Walk with Mental Illness. Joan Becker will share some of the challenges their family has faced in trying to find help for their son, Marck Becker, who has Paranoid Schizophrenia. Their family's story ended in tragedy, but Joan will explain how faith has sustained them through it all. For further information, call 515-964-4249 or email jacque.coulson@ankenyfumc.org. |
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Prayer Service for a Just Peace in Palestine
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A Prayer Service for a Just Peace in Palestine will be held next Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines.
Bishop Julius Trimble (pictured center) will keynote the service seeking a just peace for the people of the Holy Land. Mindful of the 67 years of the violence of missiles and rockets, walls and checkpoints, occupation and blockade, prayers will be lifted up in thanksgiving for a cease-fire, intercession for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine and blockade of Gaza, and confession for US support of the oppression of the Palestinian people.
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Des Moines Area Religious Council
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1435 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-277-6969
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September 7-22
Hy-Vee Colossal Cookie Sale
September 9
September 15
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September 19
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DMARC does not require participation in religious services as a condition to receive assistance, and does not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling. DMARC practices non-discrimination in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. All services and programs are provided to consumers without discrimination in regard to family size or structure, religious or cultural beliefs, race, gender, age,
or disability.
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Hy-Vee Colossal Cookie Sale
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The 12th Annual Hy-Vee Colossal Cookie Sale begins this Sunday! Stop in at any Des Moines Area Hy-Vee or Hy-Vee Drugstore from September 7-22 to support the DMARC Food Pantry Network/Move the Food.
Cookies are sold for $0.12 apiece, or $10.99 for 100. For every cookie sold, Hy-Vee will donate one penny to the Des Moines Area Religious Council in the form of food products.
Since 2003, Hy-Vee has sold over 8.5 million cookies and donated more than $85,000 to DMARC through the Colossal Cookie Sale.
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Interfaith Prayer for Peace Photos
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An Interfaith Prayer for Peace was held this past Sunday, September 7, at the Cathedral of St. Ambrose. Prayers were made for peace in Ukraine, Africa, the Middle East, and Central America.
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For Sale: A Hammond M3 organ with Leslie 825 speaker and foot pedal to control the rotary sound of the M3. $800. Contact Brian Holtz for more information, 515-344-1183.
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Who Are We?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 130 congregations from four faith traditions. Recipient of the 2012 LIVE UNITED Advocate Award from the United Way of Central Iowa, DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.
The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 12 separate pantry sites, a centralized warehouse, and numerous community partners. It is the largest food pantry network in Iowa. Pantry sites are located in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, and eight sites in Des Moines. In 2013, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 34,000 individuals in the greater Des Moines community; half of whom are children and youth.
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 37 years of the Food Pantry Network, catalyzing fresh generations, and engaging new constituencies to further support a vision for a day when everyone in Polk County has enough to eat. |
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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts no liability for the use of the material by individuals or organizations. We gladly distribute information from individuals, congregations, and other agencies, but our inclusion of such material should not be construed as being sponsored or endorsed by DMARC. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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