Church news
La Plata UMC to host Harvest Dinner
La Plata United Methodist Church is holding its annual Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, in the Fellowship Hall, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. The menu features ham, roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, green beans, kale, cranberries, rolls, drinks and dessert. Drive thru and carry-out meals are also available.
Indian Head UMC to host bazaar
Indian Head United Methodist Church is holding its Hearts and Hands Bazaar on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 19 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head. Handmade crafts, vendors, food, bake sale and white elephant treasurers will be available. For information, call the church at 301-743-2312.
Good Shepherd UMC to host craft fair
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on Smallwood Drive in Waldorf is holding its annual Craft and Apple Dumpling Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3. The fair includes vendors, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and, of course, apple dumplings. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 301-643-1160.
Good Samaritan to host Holiday Bazaar
Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church’s annual Holiday Bazaar is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 13025 Good Samaritan Drive in Waldorf. There will be handmade crafts, a cookie walk, bake sale table, white elephant sale and Santa’s Craft Shop for the little ones. Crab soup, barbecue and hot dogs will be for sale for lunch. Call 301-843-1335, or email gspc@ comcast.net.
St. James’ hosts Famous Fall Bazaar
St. James’ Church in Indian Head is hosting its annual Famous Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Gift hunters will find a selection of crafts, antiques and jewelry, as well as cookies, pies and apple dumplings at the bake sale. There will be lunch available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free photos with Santa and drawings for Fantastic Baskets.
New Hope A.M.E. to host gospel concert
Join New Hope A.M.E. Church, 12310 Washington Square in Waldorf, for a gospel concert on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. The free concert will feature By Grace, a choir from Sweden. All are invited to attend. For more information, call the church at 301-8706460, or email newhopeame@gmail.com.
Star of the Sea to hold luncheon
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will host its annual November-Fest Luncheon and Silent Auction from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 30 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head. Lunch features homemade chili and chicken soup, subs, side dishes, beverages and fall desserts (some served warm). Adults, $12; children 5-11 years old, $6; 4 and under are free. For more information, call Dotty at 301-375-8871.
Zion Baptist to host bake sale
Zion Baptist Church, 8105 Annapolis Woods Road in Welcome, is hosting its Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 12:30 p.m. until sold out. The sale, sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry and Single’s Ministry, will feature homemade cakes, pies, cookies, cobblers and more. A sample session is Sunday, Nov. 4, at 12:30 p.m., where you can place orders. For information, call deaconess Betty Brooks, 301885-1614, 301-643-5123; sister Betty Cochran McLean, 301-392-0710; sister Doris Lancaster, 240-416-3299; or sister Bertha Warren, 301-377-9961.
Waldorf church celebrating 25 years
Mount Sinai AME Church’s 25th Church Anniversary Celebration is at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Middleton Hall, 4045 Renner Road, in Waldorf. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Juanita Hall-Walters of Greater Mount Olive AME Church in Philadelphia. Gospel performer Lindsey Slaton also will be featured. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased by calling the church at 301-645-9299.
Israel Total Life to host food bank
Israel Total Life Ministries is hosting a food bank on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 64 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-861-3927.
Waldorf church to celebrate Veterans Day
Israel Total Life Ministries Veterans Day Celebration is at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 64 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. All veterans and active duty service members are invited. The church will recognize the oldest and youngest member in attendance. Photos can be sent to itlmtechnology@gmail.com and should include the name and other pertinent information. Questions can be directed to 301-861-3927.
Calvary Gospel hosts health info session
Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Road, Waldorf, hosts a Health Info Session the second Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Nov. 12 session is Diabetes: Ages, Stages & Foot Health Cautions. For more information, call 301-843-5588.
La Plata UMC to host gift, bake sale
La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road in La Plata, is hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. Two large rooms of vendors with one-of-a-kind items, Recycled Christmas, silent auction for a Craft Circle quilt and the Homemade Bake Sale are all on tap.
Israel Total Life to host community dinner
Israel Total Life Ministries is hosting its second Annual Community Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 64 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. The event promises a wonderful meal, fun and free giveaways. RSVP to 240-432-4242. The church’s food bank will also be available that day.
St. Catherine to host Meals and Hope
St. Catherine/St. Ignatius Hilltop to host Meals and Hope Wednesday, Nov. 28. Meals and Hope will be held at the St. Catherine Church Hall, 7636 Port Tobacco Road, from 5 to 6 p.m. Anyone in need of a meal is welcome. Opportunities to learn about health care and other social assistance opportunities will also be available. For more information, contact the parish office at 301-934-9630.