Festival of the Wreaths Returns

Shari Meyer with a pair of her creations

Hope 101 Ministry is returning with its Festival of the Wreaths during the Newaygo Christmas Walk on December 3.  There are a few changes this year.  First it will be held at the Newaygo United Methodist Church which is located at 101 State Road, Newaygo.  Second the wreaths and other handmade gift items will be for sale; no buying tickets for a chance to win.  And the third big change is the Newaygo United Methodist Church has offered to let Hope 101 serve a Soup Supper during the Christmas Walk.  There is no charge for the dinner, but a free will offering is appreciated.  All proceeds from the Festival of the Wreaths and the Soup Supper will go to benefit Hope 101. The supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Festival of the Wreaths will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.  We invite the community to come in out of the cold, try some of our homemade soups and, while there, do some Christmas shopping.

We are very grateful to the Newaygo United Methodist Church for giving Hope 101 the opportunity to use their church for the event and asking us to provide the Soup Supper.

Hope 101 Ministry is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose purpose is to help the homeless of Newaygo County.  The Mission of Hope 101 Ministry, with the help of God, is to provide a home-based program which offers Christian support, friendship, and direction to empower participants to reach beyond their circumstance to a place of stability and self-sufficiency.  

For more information about Hope 101 Ministry, Inc. please go to our web site www.hope101ministry.com, our Facebook page or contact t our Case Manager at 231-245-8877 or Board President at 231-652-1056.

Pattie Mrotek gives us a look at a couple of the festival's offerings