Spring Fiesta coming to The Way

Newton’s Church of The Way is holding a youth mission trip fundraiser, this year with a spring fiesta theme from 6 to 9 p.m. March 13 at The Way Cafe, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. The event will be catered by Mi Cocina Mexican Restaurant in Colfax for a sit down meal with a Mexican twist.

The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. when seating begins. The meal will be served with the youth acting as servers at 6 p.m. Along with the meal, entertainment will be provided with fun music, a piñata to break open and additional games and activities. Child care will be provided for those with little children who want to enjoy an evening out.

A free will offering will be accepted and used to fund a youth mission trip July 19-24 to Kansas City, Mo. While in Kansas City, the 10 to 15 kids on the mission will help paint, build houses and do other construction work to better communities in the area.

“This is our first mission trip; it’s new for us,” said Tricia Groves, office manager and youth ministry leader.

Last year, a Hawaiian Luau was held, complete with festive decorations and a full house to enjoy the tropical treats and games. In previous years, the church held a Valentine’s dinner to raise money as well.

“We’ve kind of changed it up the last few years,” Groves said. “We have had really good turnout, I’m not sure how many, but enough to fill up The Way Cafe.”

The youth used the funds from last year to travel to Rocky Mountain High, in Colorado, a retreat in the mountains where youth can participate in lectures, classes and activities centered on the Christian faith.

To RSVP, contact the church office at 641-792-7300.