June 28, 2009 Announcements

THE WORSHIP THEME THIS SUNDAY:
June 28 - Psalm 130; Mark 5:21-43

SMALL GROUPS
*At Van Horne:
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 – (check w/Bonita)
DeWall Circle – Out to lunch

Norway – Wednesday, July 1
Committees at 7:00 PM, followed by Ad Council Meeting

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joan Exline (N), Elmer Rohlena (N), Cedar Rapids Asbury UMC – Ed Powers

WHAT’S COMING UP:
Flood Update: Help needed to prepare and serve meals this week in Cedar Rapids.
If you would like to help, please contact Don Logan. Thank you.

Monday, June 29 - Evening meal...serving 18 volunteer workers...4-5 people needed
(hamburgers, brats, chips, beans, beverages)

Wednesday, July 1 - Breakfast...serving 50 volunteer workers.... yep five,zero....3-4 people needed (pancakes galore, sausage/ham, fruit, beverages)

Camp Brunch at Norway
this Sunday following worship (10:15). Free will donation for children and youth going to camp.

Camp E.D.G.E. VBS at Blairstown will be next week Monday, July 6th through Friday July 10th from 6-8 P.M. Any questions! Contact Pastor Jena.

Blairstown Church Council will meet July 19th following worship at 11:45AM.

REMember this week:
Donna Mittan (N)
Mercy Hallmar,
710 10th St. SE,
Cedar Rapids, 52403
(See complete listing in newsletter)

MISSIONS CORNER

BENTON CO. next week bring or giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring drinks (tea, coffee, koolaide, juice, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.

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

SPECIAL NOTE:
Office Hours
Brenda will be back in the office this week. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

FYI:
Norm and Althea are on vacation through July 7. Please call Pastor Jena (721-9056) or church office (228-8364) if need arises.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
Please return the 2009-2010 Gifts Survey that was inserted in your June newsletter as soon as possible (available here today also). You can place it in the offering plate with your regular offering or send to the parish office: PO Box 337, Van Horne, IA. 52346.

OTHER THINGS:
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.

Summer is here and it’s time for FUN! This season provides us a great opportunity to change things up, rethink some of the ways we can engage people in mission and ministry, and involve new people in new ministries. What comes to mind when you hear - Wild Wednesdays or Fun Fridays? How about - Mission Mania or Healthy, Wealthy and Wise? Think about it awhile and let us know what you’ve come up with. Pastors Norm and Jena.