May 31, 2009 Announcements

THE WORSHIP THEME THIS SUNDAY:
May 31 - "A Spirit For All" - Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26 - 16:15

SMALL GROUPS
*At Van Horne:
HiUMYF – 4:30 P.M. today
Cards of Peace – 9 A.M. Mon
Prayer Time – 9:30 A.M. Wed
Men’s Breakfast–7 A.M. Sat

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Elmer Rohlena (N), Shirley Pender (B), Former Pastor Steve Whisler, 2009 Annual Conference, Comanche, St. Mark’s UMC – Donald Batz

WHAT’S COMING UP:
Today is the last day of Sunday School for Norway. Plan to stay for a movie “Sunday School Musical” as well as snacks and fellowship.

Flood Relief Meal
Breakfast for 30 on Thursday, June 11. Contact Don Logan to volunteer!

City wide garage sales at Norway, this Saturday, June 6th , 8 A.M. – 2 P.M. Brats and lunch at the church - book sale at the library. Restore truck parked on mainstreet waiting for donations. Watch for the youth lemonade stand on main street. They will be raising money for camp.

2009 Annual Conference this Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7. Pastor Norm and Jena, Sharon Gillespie and Joan Mithelman will be attending.

UMW ladies are invited to a special speaker at Marengo on June 18. Reservations need to be in by June 15.
Norway will be holding their annual ice cream social in the near future. Watch for announcement.
REMember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245

(See complete listing in newsletter)

Peace With Justice (special offering) Sunday will be next Sunday, June 7. An envelope will be provided or you can eartag your check and place with your regular offering.

BENTON CO. next week bring mixes (cake, muffin, mac ‘n cheese, etc.) or giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.

TAMA CO. next week bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice to the Elberon church.

The Food Banks have made a special plea for food items (microwaveable, etc.) that children can prepare themselves and paper products.

In addition to the items above, the Belle Plaine Food Bank has expressed a need for laundry soap.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
Thanks to all that have been involved in Sunday school or after school groups in the churches of Peace Parish. Your time, energy and dedication does make a difference. Have a great summer!

OTHER THINGS:
Two Weddings!
We had a wedding in Norway and a wedding in Blairstown yesterday! Congratulations and God Bless to Chuck and Melissa (Smith) Woodward – Norway and Derek and Nikki (Sloan) Wandling – Blairstown.

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.