Gary UMC cookie walk to benefit missions on Dec. 6

Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host its second annual cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Last year, the cookie walk raised more than $6,000. The proceeds were donated to various missions locally, nationally and globally. Bring your friends and families and plan to fill your boxes with your favorite homemade cookies (3-pound box for $30 or 1.5-pound box for $18).

The church at 224 N. Main St. has celebrated deep roots in the community since 1853. Gary Church has vibrant music, kids, youth and adult ministries, plus opportunities for local, national and global missions. Worship is at 9 and 11:11 a.m. Between services, there’s Sunday school for all ages, a coffee fellowship hour, plus the chapel is available for prayer and reflection.

The church will have a longest night worship service at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Christmas Eve services are at 4 p.m. for families, 7 p.m. for a more traditional service and 9 p.m. will include communion. For information, go to garychurch.org or contact the church office at office@garychurch.org.