A Community Festival for Heifer International Supporters

Churches of the Illinois/Wisconsin District are invited to attend the second annual Heifer Hoedown — a Heifer International community festival to be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on September 16, 2007.

Heifer has recently celebrated the phenomenal growth of its first 60 years, and the Church of the Brethren is justified in having a special pride for its role in giving birth to this program that is making a dramatic difference in the lives of millions of families in the United States and throughout the world.

So it is time to celebrate! At this second annual event in the western Chicago suburbs we will recognize the past accomplishments and generosity of those that make this critical work possible, and encourage the ongoing support of all those involved.

The regional Churches of the Brethren are planning to have a visible presence at the Heifer Hoedown. In addition to inviting your attendance, the coordinating committee is seeking volunteers to help with the setup, games, food service, and other activities at this event. If you can help, contact Loren or Twila Habegger by September 1 at habegger4@comcast.net, or 630-852-7515.