"Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

Thursday, February 26, 2009

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL ONLINE AT: http://lentendevotional.blogspot.com/

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY:
March 1 - "Doing What Is Good" 1 Peter 3:13-22; Mark 1:9-15

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.

At Norway:
After School Club – 3:30 P.M. Wed.


MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
Salem Dorcas Circle – Wednesday, 7:00 P.M.
Salem DeWall Circle – Thursday, 2:00 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Beau Stechcon (E), Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Milford Schulze (VH), East Central District – new District Superintendent, David Crow

WHAT’S COMING UP:
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

Meal & More at Elberon will resume this Tuesday with supper at 6:30 and a Bible study during Lent following (7:00-7:15). Let’s all make an effort to attend and have a joyful time of fellowship and learning.

Mark Your Calendars!
The Annual Parish Men’s and Women’s Banquets have been scheduled. They will be on Saturday, March 21 at 5:30 P.M. The men will meet at Salem and the women at Blairstown.

REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Helen Werner (VH) Windsor Manor Apt. 206, 1807 W. 5th St., Vinton 52349

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:
If you haven’t picked up your copy of the Parish Lenten Devotional yet, please do it today!

OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lion’s & Boy Scout Troop 333 Omelet Breakfast today 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Emergency Response Station. Free will donation.

World Day of Prayer
this Friday, March 6, 1:30 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Shellsburg. 300 Main St. SE. Plan to stay for food and fellowship after the service. Everyone welcome! Please call 319-436-2452 tomorrow if you plan to attend.

Ham Dinner
St. Paul Catholic Church, Newhall, Sunday, March 15 serving from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Adults-$7, Children 6-12-$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

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