Each Christmas, First Congregational United Church of Christ members donate money for a project in the community. This year’s offerings were designated to purchase coats, shoes and other items for Head Start students. Head Start is located in the east wing of the church.

Church members were on board wholeheartedly for this program and donations were generous, said Sally O’Connor, outreach chairperson.

O’Connor accompanied Anna Alvarez, the Head Start family relations director, to purchase the items for the kids.  “This was a wonderful project and heartwarming, too,” O’Connor said. “The coats were distributed during the annual Head Start program Tuesday evening. The children performed songs for their families and friends. It was a happy event.”

Christmas Eve service

The members of FCUCC, located north of Great Bend Middle School at 3400 21st St., would like to invite everyone to the Christmas Eve Candlelight service on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. This will be a service of Scriptures, Christmas carols and Communion.

For questions, contact Pastor Mike Munz, 620-792-5346.