Church news from the Brookings area.
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Coffeehouse tips go to BCYMP
BROOKINGS – The Mission of the Month for September at the Mission Coffeehouse in First Lutheran Church is Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP).
BCYMP is a structured mentoring program that builds and supports consistent, encouraging relationships to challenge growth, provide support and expand possibilities for both mentors and mentees in Brookings County. The organization is strength-based and inclusive. All BCYMP mentors are recruited, screened, trained and supported using evidence-based best practices from the National Mentoring Partnership.
Any parent or guardian of a K-12 student in Brookings County may apply to have a 1:1 BCYMP Mentor for their child and/or to participate in mentoring small groups. Any adult interested in becoming a BCYMP mentor may start by filling out an application, which can be found on the website.
For more information, visit https://bcymentoring.org/.
Fall dinner slated
ELKTON – Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Elkton will host a fall dinner
The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include Hegerfeld roast beef, potatoes and gravy, corn and carrots, a dinner roll and pie.
The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and younger eat for free.
Home baked goods and crafts will be for sale at a country store.
Fall harvest bazaar, supper in Bruce
BRUCE – Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bruce invites the public to its annual fall supper and bazaar Saturday, Oct. 2.
Serving is from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes Swedish meatballs, lefse, apple crisp and more.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Children 4 and younger eat for free. Takeout meals are available for those who do not feel comfortable inside. To place your order, call 605-627-5445 during the festival hours.
The church in handicap accessible. The bazaar will include lefse, baked goods, craft items and garden produce.
There will be a drawing at the event for the Grace Quilter’s annual fundraising quilt. The cost is a $1 donation per ticket and $5 for six tickets
