July 5, 2009 Announcements

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:
Elberon – Thursday, N.O.W. – 6:30 P.M. (VBS); Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Condolences to Chris Lafler & family upon the death of her brother-in-law, Joan Exline (N), Elmer Rohlena (N), Cedar Rapids Faith – Kathleen Moore

WHAT’S COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
This Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 P.M. in Salem Hall. Come help!

Fleece Cutting Night at Salem
On Tuesday, July 14 help is needed to cut fleece for fleece blankets for VBS. Meet in the church basement at 6:30 P.M. and bring scissors and a yardstick.

VBS at Elberon
Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 6:00 -7:45 P.M. This year in addition to what has been done in previous years, adults are invited to come join in with all the fun. After enjoying the opening with music and fun, there will be an adult study of the same lessons that the children are doing, followed by the closing with more music and fun. Come join in!

Still looking for volunteers!
Salem is still in need of volunteers to help with VBS, July 26-30, 6-8 P.M. If you can help contact Stacie Gorkow at 228-8126.

REMember this week:
June Nekola (E) Keystone Care Center, 250 5th St., Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)

MISSIONS:
BENTON CO. next week bring 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 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 and paper products as well.

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

OTHER THINGS:
Vocal Recital by Roger Pollock at Salem, 2:00 P.M. Sunday. Accompanied by Jessica Nilles.

This summer, Matthew 25 Ministry of Cedar Rapids is doing all they can to rebuild community in the Taylor and Time Check Neighborhoods. One part of this is having a place where people can gather and eat each Monday-Friday. The Neighborhood Meals program is open to everyone who is hungry for food or community, from 12pm-1pm. They are especially seeking to make sure each kid in the neighborhood has a well balanced lunch and a place to see their friends this summer. If you or someone you know is interested in joining them for this free lunch during the summer, just show up at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 400 3rd Ave. SW.
If you would like to volunteer to help serve Neighborhood Meals this summer, you can see available days by visiting their website at www.hub25.org and clicking on the Volunteer Info tab. After checking the calendar for available days, you can call or email Edith Kendall, the Neighborhood Resource Coordinator, at 362-2214 or edith@hub25.org.

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.