MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
Norway UMW – Monday, 7:00 P.M.
Elberon 125th planning – Tuesday, 7:00 P.M.
Parish Meetings at Elberon – Wednesday
SPRC, Worship, NOW, Trustees – 7:00 P.M.
Executive Council – 7:45 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Condollences to the family of Donna Mittan (B), Lucille Krewson (VH), Harriette Rayman (E), Cedar Rapids, Lovely Lane UMC – Paul & Gayle Wilcox, Karen Young
WHAT’S COMING UP:
Parish Meetings Wednesday At Elberon!
Those needing to attend are: Pat Gorkow, Stacie Gorkow, Gina Embray, Rebecca Anderson, Bonita Wilson, Todd Donald, Sally Donald, Gary Zittergruen, Nancy Cardwell, Bruce Miller, Danielle Kerkman, Sean Mithelman, John H. Brockschink, Robert Miller, Nola Moser, Joan Mithelman, Dorothy Blackburn, Wayne Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Sharon Gillespie, Betty Klemmensen, Richard Schulze, Kelsey Montross, Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Shirley Miller, Celia Hartz. All are welcome!
Attend the Parish Event This Week!!!
On Friday, 4-7 P.M. Salem UMC will be hosting a Tailgate Party on their north lawn. Drop in for a little food, fellowship and a cheer or two before the first Bobcat football game of the season. Lawn chairs and food to share are optional AND you don’t have to go to the game to attend.
Parish Safe Sanctuary Training will be held next Sunday, August 30, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Salem. If you have not yet attended a training session and work with children &/or youth within our parish, please attend.
Attention Salem!
Automatic Withdrawal of your Offering:
Your August newsletter contained information regarding monthly automatic withdrawal of your offering. If you’re interested, please fill out the form and return it to Gina Embray. If you need a form, get one from Gina or pick up one on the table outside the office. There is no deadline for this…it can be started at any time.
REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Ernest Crow (B) Garnett Place, 202 35th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, 52403
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
BENTON CO. next week bring giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring canned or packaged meals (mac n cheese, spaghettios, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.
Thanksgiving Ingathering will be here before we know it. In Norway, little fleece sweaters have been constructed for missions. Donations are still being taken for the cost of the little gripper snaps. The cost is about $20.00 for 24 sweaters. Contributions are greatly appreciated. These sweaters do not require extra shipping and are credited at $6.00 each.
Also, 25 school kits have been filled with the help of the church youth. The cost of these kits will be $3 plus $2 shipping for each. Your $5 donation will be accepted until Nov.7th. Checks should be made payable to Dorothy Blackburn. Mission credit for these will be $11.00. Purchased kits will be placed near the altar with other Ingathering items to be dedicated on the Sunday before the Ingathering.
COMING EVENTS:
The Elberon United Methodist Church will be celebrating 125 years September 19th-20th.
Festivities will start on Saturday with a parade at 3:00pm, old time games at 4:00pm, Ice Cream social at 5:00pm. and a concert by River's Voice (Richard and Trish Bruxvoort-Colligan) beginning at 6:00pm. Sunday’s activities include a buckwheat breakfast at 8:30am, worship service at 10:30am., lunch at 12:00pm with a program at 1:30pm. Everyone in the parish is invited to attend. RSVP for Sunday’s lunch by calling the church office (228-8364) or send e-mail to peaceump@netins.net by September 10th.
Norway UMC Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 13, 4:30 To 7:00 P.M.
Loose Meat Hamburgers, Potato Salad/Potato Chips, Relishes, Ice Cream, Home Made Pies and Cakes, Beverage. Free Will Offering - Carry Outs Are Welcome!
OTHER THINGS:
Norway Senior Dining
Every Thursday. Meals are $3.00. Call by 8 a.m. on Thursdays for a meal. Contact Barb Hastings 227-7504 for more information.
August 16, 2009
THE WORSHIP THEME THIS SUNDAY:
August 16, 2009 - Psalm 111; John 6:51-58
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:
Blairstown Church Council - Sunday at 11:45AM
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Harriette Rayman (E), Springdale – Ruth Blayer
WHAT’S COMING UP:
Norway Monthly Camp Breakfast today following worship (10 A.M.)…free will offering
Attention Salem!
Automatic Withdrawal of your Offering: Your August newsletter contained information regarding monthly automatic withdrawal of your offering. If you’re interested, fill out the form and return it to Gina Embray. If you need a form, get one from Gina or there are some in Salem Hall. There is no deadline for this…it can be started at any time.
Safe Sanctuary Training will be held on Sunday, August 30, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Salem. If you have not yet attended a training session and work with children &/or youth within our parish, please attend.
Parish Event!!!
on Friday, August 28, 4-7 P.M. Salem will host a Tailgate Party on their north lawn. Drop in for fun, food and fellowship before the first Benton Community Football game. Bring lawn chairs and food to share (both optional).
REMember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
MISSION CORNER
BENTON CO. next week bring giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring canned or packaged meals (mac n cheese, spaghettios, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.
Norway is still collecting money for snaps for the baby sweaters they will send to Ingathering. $20.00 buys snaps for about 24 sweaters. They are working on their second group of 24 at this time.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Norway will have their annual ice cream social on Sunday, September 13 - more info to follow.
Norway UMW bazaar is planned for Saturday, October 17, come for crafts, baked goods, produce and lunch. Hours are 11 to 2
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
OTHER THINGS:
Iowa State Fair –goes through next Sunday, August 23. You are encouraged to stop by the United Methodist booth, introduce yourself, have a temporary tattoo applied, and sign up for a free week at one of our Camps, valid in 2010. They will be drawing a name each evening, for a total of 11 gifts of a week at Camp! This is a great way to send our kids to camp next year!
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.
August 16, 2009 - Psalm 111; John 6:51-58
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:
Blairstown Church Council - Sunday at 11:45AM
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Harriette Rayman (E), Springdale – Ruth Blayer
WHAT’S COMING UP:
Norway Monthly Camp Breakfast today following worship (10 A.M.)…free will offering
Attention Salem!
Automatic Withdrawal of your Offering: Your August newsletter contained information regarding monthly automatic withdrawal of your offering. If you’re interested, fill out the form and return it to Gina Embray. If you need a form, get one from Gina or there are some in Salem Hall. There is no deadline for this…it can be started at any time.
Safe Sanctuary Training will be held on Sunday, August 30, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Salem. If you have not yet attended a training session and work with children &/or youth within our parish, please attend.
Parish Event!!!
on Friday, August 28, 4-7 P.M. Salem will host a Tailgate Party on their north lawn. Drop in for fun, food and fellowship before the first Benton Community Football game. Bring lawn chairs and food to share (both optional).
REMember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
MISSION CORNER
BENTON CO. next week bring giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring canned or packaged meals (mac n cheese, spaghettios, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.
Norway is still collecting money for snaps for the baby sweaters they will send to Ingathering. $20.00 buys snaps for about 24 sweaters. They are working on their second group of 24 at this time.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Norway will have their annual ice cream social on Sunday, September 13 - more info to follow.
Norway UMW bazaar is planned for Saturday, October 17, come for crafts, baked goods, produce and lunch. Hours are 11 to 2
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
OTHER THINGS:
Iowa State Fair –goes through next Sunday, August 23. You are encouraged to stop by the United Methodist booth, introduce yourself, have a temporary tattoo applied, and sign up for a free week at one of our Camps, valid in 2010. They will be drawing a name each evening, for a total of 11 gifts of a week at Camp! This is a great way to send our kids to camp next year!
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.
August 2, 2009
THE WORSHIP THEME THIS SUNDAY:
August 2 - Psalm 51:1-12; John 6:24-35
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:
Blairstown Church meeting – this Sunday after worship
Elberon 125th planning – Tuesday, 7 P.M.
Salem Dorcas Day Out – Wednesday, 11:45 A.M.
Salem DeWall Circle – Thursday, 2 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Vacation Bible School (N), Harriette Rayman (E), East Central District – David Crow, Ann Zeal
WHAT’S COMING UP:
VBS at Norway
this coming Monday through Friday, 6-8 P.M. The closing program will be on Friday.
Attention DeWall Circle!
Please bring items for the food pantry (your choice) to the meeting on Thursday.
Mark your calendars for a parish event!
Friday, August 28, 4-7 P.M. Salem will host a Tailgate Party on their north lawn. Drop in for fun, food and fellowship before the first Benton Community Football game. Bring lawn chairs and food to share (both optional).
REMember this week:
Edris Wiese (N) Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr. Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION
Norway is still collecting money for snaps for the baby sweaters they will send to Ingathering. $20.00 buys snaps for about 24 sweaters. They are working on their second group of 24 at this time.
BENTON CO. next week bring giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring ??? 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.
Special note:
Lucille Krewson’s address is:
Manor Care Rm 232
5010 Grand Ridge Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50265-5754
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
Thanks to all that participated in anyway with VBS at Van Horne and Blairstown this past week.
OTHER THINGS:
Iowa State Fair – August 13-23
You are encouraged to stop by the United Methodist booth, introduce yourself, have a temporary tattoo applied, and sign up for a free week at one of our Camps, valid in 2010. They will be drawing a name each evening, for a total of 11 gifts of a week at Camp! This is a great way to send our kids to camp next year!
Birthday Remembrances
For anyone who would like to send birthday wishes to Rev. Bob Rupert on his 80th birthday:
1430 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405-1716
and/or Mary Firman on her 90th birthday:
1500 Franklin Ave.
Marengo, Iowa 52301
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.
August 2 - Psalm 51:1-12; John 6:24-35
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:
Blairstown Church meeting – this Sunday after worship
Elberon 125th planning – Tuesday, 7 P.M.
Salem Dorcas Day Out – Wednesday, 11:45 A.M.
Salem DeWall Circle – Thursday, 2 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Vacation Bible School (N), Harriette Rayman (E), East Central District – David Crow, Ann Zeal
WHAT’S COMING UP:
VBS at Norway
this coming Monday through Friday, 6-8 P.M. The closing program will be on Friday.
Attention DeWall Circle!
Please bring items for the food pantry (your choice) to the meeting on Thursday.
Mark your calendars for a parish event!
Friday, August 28, 4-7 P.M. Salem will host a Tailgate Party on their north lawn. Drop in for fun, food and fellowship before the first Benton Community Football game. Bring lawn chairs and food to share (both optional).
REMember this week:
Edris Wiese (N) Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr. Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION
Norway is still collecting money for snaps for the baby sweaters they will send to Ingathering. $20.00 buys snaps for about 24 sweaters. They are working on their second group of 24 at this time.
BENTON CO. next week bring giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring ??? 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.
Special note:
Lucille Krewson’s address is:
Manor Care Rm 232
5010 Grand Ridge Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50265-5754
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
Thanks to all that participated in anyway with VBS at Van Horne and Blairstown this past week.
OTHER THINGS:
Iowa State Fair – August 13-23
You are encouraged to stop by the United Methodist booth, introduce yourself, have a temporary tattoo applied, and sign up for a free week at one of our Camps, valid in 2010. They will be drawing a name each evening, for a total of 11 gifts of a week at Camp! This is a great way to send our kids to camp next year!
Birthday Remembrances
For anyone who would like to send birthday wishes to Rev. Bob Rupert on his 80th birthday:
1430 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405-1716
and/or Mary Firman on her 90th birthday:
1500 Franklin Ave.
Marengo, Iowa 52301
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.
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