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Christmas cantata set at First Covenant Church

The choir of First Covenant Church will perform its Christmas cantata, entitled ‘‘Adore Him,’’ on Dec. 8-9. The performance will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9. Both performances will be at the church, 201 Ave. H. Featured songs include ‘‘Adore Him,’’ ‘‘Creation Will Be At Peace,’’ and ‘‘Children Go Where I Send Thee.’’ Narration will be provided by Marilyn Birkholz, Steve Gustafson, Todd Redenius, Barb Farnham and the Rev. Allen Redenius. Soloists will be Lee Husske, Tim Anderlik, Carolyn Bergman, Don Bergman and Lisa ...

Stratford Progressive Community Christmas is Sunday

STRATFORD — The Biennial Progressive Community Christmas Program will be held starting at 4:30 pm. Sunday. This is under the direction of the Stratford area churches. Round up your warm clothes, open eyes, and listening ears, and prepare for a new and exciting, live-action, approach to Christmas. Come inside Stratford Lutheran Church to meet Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Gabriel the angel, and take a new look at the “Announcement” of this amazing event observed as Christmas. As they finish, the shepherds will be out in the field with live sheep and goats, and visitors will ...

Aglow International to meet Dec. 8

Aglow International of Fort Dodge & Surrounding Area will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. The theme of the meeting will be everyone has a story to tell. It will be a time of reflection to share a highlight of one’s story for other will overcome by the blood of the lamb and the words of one’s testimony.

German lunch set at Humboldt church

HUMBOLDT — The Zion Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will hold its 30th annual Gemutlichkeit Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1005 11th Ave. N. German ethnic foods will be served. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Pre-schoolers eat free. Carry-out and drive-up meals availabe for those who buy tickets in advance. For more information or to order tickets, call the church at (515) 332-3279.

Scandinavian Tea in Emmetsburg Wednesday

EMMETSBURG — Bethany Lutheran Church, Emmetsburg, is holding its annual Scandinavian Tea from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Featured at the tea are a large variety of Scandinavian breads and cookies served by costumed waitresses. There will also be a bake sale. Tickets are $7 for adults and $2 for children with preschoolers free. For more information, call (712) 852-4926.