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High Hill to host gala

High Hill Baptist Church corner of South Monte Vista and Thomas Ranch Road in Ada is celebrating its 4th annual "Trunk a Treat" Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m.

Come enjoy hot dogs, candy and lots of fun for the young and young at heart.

The Ada Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the congregation will be reorganized into a ward on October 21 at 10 a.m.

Eric Collier, president of the Ada Branch, invites all to attend the service and join church members for a pot-luck lunch afterward at the local chapel, located at 2100 E. Arlington in Ada.

Congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ are typically organized geographically into warns, but in areas where there are fewer church members, Latter-day Saints are organized into branches.

The Ada Branch, established 54 years ago, covers the areas of Pontotoc and Coal counties as well as portions of Seminole, Pottawatomie and Johnston counties. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in membership and activity in the Ada branch and local leaders announced Oct. 14 that the First Presidency of the Church, headquartered in Salt Lake City, had approved the branch for reorganization into a ward.

Members of the Ada Branch are excited for this reorganization and hope that you will join them to worship and celebrate the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the area. Questions are welcome by calling 580-332-5892.

The New Life Church of the Apostolic faith welcomes everyone to study about the mark of the beast in Revelations, chapter 13. Telephone for information at 580-436-1765.

The 62nd annual St. Joseph Smorgasbord Dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 4.

Serving times will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The dinner will be served in the parish hall, located at 1300 E. Beverly. Tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for children ages four to 10 years of age. Tickets may be purchased from parishioners or by contacting the parish office.

Traditional dishes will include Swedish meatballs, garlic cheese grits, broccoli casserole, curried fruit, turkey and other dishes. The popular pumpkin tarts, chocolate cupcakes and “just minis — lemon cloud and cherry cheesecakes — will found out the menu.

The bazaar will be located in the educational building. On display will be a selection of candies, pies, cakes, breads and handmade crafts and face painting for children. A raffle will be held to win a Kindle Fire HD. The drawing will take place at the end of the dinner and he winner need not be present to win.

For more information, call the parish office at 580-332-4811.

Crosspointe Church invites the community to “Treat Street” on Wednesday, October 31 from 7-8:30 p.m. as church members, local businesses and civil servant agencies decorate their vehicles and distribute candy.

The church is located at 631 W. 33rd Street, just south of the SH 3 bypass at Oak Ave. For more information, go to the church’s website a www.crosspointeada.com.