MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Condolences to the family of Helen Werner, Phil Bicket (N), Bruce Miller (N), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Darwin Struve (VH), Saundra Boots-Brockschink (N), Lucille Krewson (VH), Harriette Rayman (E), Amish Circuit – Marlene Janssen
WHAT’S COMING UP:
Camp Brunch at Norway today following worship. Free will offering for those going to camp.
Elberon will host the Annual Parish Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 7:00 P.M. There will be fellowship following.
Thanksgiving Day at Salem UMC
Free lunch (11 A.M. – 1 P.M.), for those needing a great meal or a friend to hang out with, please join us. Please call Deb Short at 442-3111 or Jena Manchester at 228-8239 if you plan to come or would like a meal(s) delivered (sure helps with buying food.)
Hanging of the Greens
At Elberon & Norway: After worship (about 10 A.M.) on Sunday, November 22. All are welcome to help!
At Salem: Friday, November 27 at 2:00 pm. Help is needed from Worship committee members and anyone in the congregation. Bring a snack to share during and after the decorating!
Mark your calendars!
The parish annual Christmas Caroling/soup supper, sponsored by Norway church, is planned for Sunday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m.
REMember this week:
Glenn Kaloupek (E) Keystone Care Center, 250 5th St. Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS
BENTON CO. next week bring cereal/breakfast bars or giver’s choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.
TAMA CO. next week bring your choice to the Elberon church.
OTHER THINGS:
Thank you for the cards, gifts and phone calls we received for our anniversary. We are very thankful for a caring church family. _Bob & Betty Schadle
2009 (Parish) CROP Walk Totals
Monetary - $552
Walkers – 37
“Nothing But Nets” nets purchased – 42
Parish – 6 nets
Van Horne – 18 nets
Norway – 9 nets
Elberon – 9 nets
Norm will walk – 100 miles
Norway Blood Drive
this Tuesday, November 17th. Call for an appointment to Joan Mithelman, 227-7344.
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.
