Thursday, March 5, 2009

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY:
March 8 - "Taking Up Their Cross" Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:27-38

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 – Will Not Meet This Wednesday
MidUMYF/Confirmation – Will Not Meet This Wednesday

At Elberon:
Kid's Hangout – 4:30 P.M. Tues.
Meals and More – 6:30 P.M. Tues.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
At Norway:
Lenten After School Kids Club – Wednesday, 3:30 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joan Mithelman (N), Karen Cohrt (VH), Adam Thoennes (B), Beau Stechcon (E), Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Milford Schulze (VH), Alburnett-Prairie Chapel, Burr Bryant

WHAT’S COMING UP:
Parish Lenten Service this Sunday at Norway
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 15 – Van Horne
March 22 – Blairstown
March 29 – Elberon
April 5 - Norway

Making Cards of Peace
this Wednesday, 6:30 P.M. in Salem Hall. There is something for everyone to do. The more the merrier!

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. Call 228-8364 for reservations.

REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Edris Wiese (N) 3012 F Dr. Apt. 20, Amana, IA. 52203-8213

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:
Parish Lenten Devotionals are still available!

OTHER THINGS:
Ham Dinner
St. Paul Catholic Church, Newhall, next 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!

Mark Your Calendars!
for the 2009 HIS WOMEN SEMINAR coming April 18th, 2009. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Cedar Rapids. Watch for further details.

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