Thursday, February 19, 2009

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY:
February 22 - "A Dazzling Bright Light." 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

GROUPS THIS WEEK:
At Van Horne:
Men’s Breakfast–7 A.M. Sat.
High School Youth - 4:30 P.M. Sun.
Cards of Peace – 9 A.M. Mon.
Coffee Study – 8:30 A.M. Wed
Prayer Time – 9:30 A.M. Wed
After School Jam – 3:30 P.M. Wed.
MidUMYF/Conf. – 3:30 P.M. Wed.

At Elberon:
Kid's Hangout – 4:30 P.M. Tues.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
At Norway: United Methodist Women - Monday, 7:00 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Beau Stechcon (E)- deployed to Afganistan, Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Milford Schulze (VH), Cedar Rapids Bertram-Buffalo, Marilyn Buchanan

WHAT’S COMING UP:
Salem Family Movie Night
Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 P.M. The movie for the adults will be “Fireproof” and for the kids “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything”. There will be activities and supervision for the children after their movie is finished since the adult movie runs longer. Popcorn and beverage will be provided. Everyone invited!

Ash Wednesday is February 25
At Salem our MidUMYF/Confirmation group will be serving a light meal at 6:00 P.M. A service will follow at 7:00 P.M. Jill Sanders our District Field Outreach Minister will speak.

Parish Lenten Activities
Each Sunday evening will start at 4:00 P.M. with an activity planned by the hosting church followed by a light meal together at 5:30. The planned rotation is:
March 1 – Elberon
March 8 – Norway
March 15 – Van Horne
March 22 – Blairstown
March 29 – Elberon
April 5 - Norway

Norway Lenten After School Kid’s Club
March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at 3:30-5:00 P.M. kids of all ages are invited to the Norway Church for crafts, games, music, food, fun and more. For more information or a ride call Joan Mithelman, 227-7344 or Danielle Dobbs 241-3576.

REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH) Keystone Care Center, 250 5th St., Keystone 52249

MISSIONS:
BENTON CO. next week bring canned vegetables or giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring mixes (cake, muffin, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.

Please, when donating items for the Food Pantry, check the expiration dates, expired food items cannot be delivered. Thank you.

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING:
Pick Up Your Free Lenten Devotional Booklet this Sunday Feb. 22 or Wednesday, Feb. 25

OTHER THINGS:
Soup Supper
Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne, this Sunday, Feb. 22, 4-6:30 P.M. Adults $5, Children 5-12 $3, Under 5 free. Everyone Welcome.

Norway Senior Dining
is held each Thursday. Meals are $3.00. Call by 8 a.m. on Thursdays for a meal. Contact Barb Hastings 227-7504 for more information.

DAILY DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Reflections

LINKS:
For additional information please visit our website: www.peaceump.org
Or the parish blog at: http://peaceump.blogspot.com/

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Peace United Methodist Parish
PO Box 337 Van Horne, Iowa
319-228-8364