etc. - Nov. 17, 2011

Tekoa Churches plan

Thanksgiving service

For the 36th year, Tekoa churches will host a joint Thanksgiving service, bringing people together to give thanks and to pray for community needs.

The event will be Sunday, Nov. 20, at Sacred Heart Church in Tekoa at 7 p.m. The service follows a format in what has become a tradition in these 36 years with scripture readings, songs by church youth groups, other music by those present, a Friendship Circle when those present offer petitions about community needs and a communal singing of the Our Father to end the service.

Pastor Hal Whitman will present a...