"Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

March 28, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday:
*Morning Coffee Study @ Salem – 8:30 A.M.
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
*Lenten After School @ Norway – 3:30 P.M.
*Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Executive Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.

Friday:
*Parish Good Friday Service @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Blairstown – 5:00 P.M.

Next Sunday, April 4
*Parish Easter Sunrise Service @ Salem – 6:30 A.M.
*Breakfast @ Salem – 7:15 A.M.
*Easter/Confirmation Services @:
Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
Norway – 9:00 A.M.
Salem – 10:14 A.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Nathan Douglas (N), Saundra Boots-Brockschink (N), Evelyn Brecht (N), Helen Kozlik (VH), Coggon United Parish – Jennifer Filer

Remember:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249

Those needing to attend the PEC meeting Wednesday evening are:
Celia Hartz, Darlene King, Shirley Miller, Evelyn Schulze, Richard Schulze, Sue Schulze, Sharon Gillespie, Alicia Lidtke, Betty Klemmensen, Wayne Klemmensen, Larry Parizek, Brenda Selk, Lois Stull, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Bruce Miller, Robert Miller, Joan Mithelman, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, John Brockschink, Sally Donald, Todd Donald, Gina Embray, Pat Gorkow, Don Logan, Eric Townsley, Bonita Wilson, Gary Zittergruen, Larry Carlson, Stacy Gorkow. All are welcome!

OTHER THINGS:
80th Birthday Party for Elmer Rohlena
Saturday, April 3, 1-5 P.M. at Guaranty Bank, Fairfax.

Freedom Quilts Program by Betty Nielson of Fonda, IA
Sat., April 17, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Vinton, IA. She
began this project in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. It has provided thousands of quilts to 9-11 victims’ families and to soldiers families. Coffee – 9:30 A.M. Program – 10:00 A.M. RSVP not required. Free will offering.

Mark your calendars!
Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon UMC,
Sunday, April 18, 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.

Annual Van Horne First Responder Breakfast today,
7:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. First Response Station.

March 21, 2010


THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Camp Brunch @ Norway – 10:15 A.M.

*Parish SPRC Meeting @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.

*High School Youth @ Salem – 4:00 P.M.

*Parish Lenten Meal & Program @ Elberon – 4:30 P.M.

Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.

*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.

*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday:
*Morning Coffee Study @ Salem – 8:30 A.M.
Reading the book of 1 Peter

*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

*Lenten After School @ Norway – 3:30 P.M.

*Ad Council @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.

Cancellation
The new event planned for 5PM on Palm Sunday evening and appearing in this month's newsletter will not be held. With more time to prepare, we look forward to doing something next year.

Attention Dorcas Circle
Please bring laundry detergent, paper products, personal items or boxed meal items to the Joint UMW meeting on April 7.
Also attention Salem UMW members and all interested
Have “Stepping Out in Style” items to Salem Hall by the April 7 joint meeting. The listing is on the bulletin board in Salem Hall and is basically any personal item that a woman would need on a regular basis.

Remember:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Saundra Boot-Brockschink (N), Evelyn Brecht (N), Helen Kozlik (VH), Marion Living Water – Marty Schuhmacher, Christie John

OTHER THINGS:
Open House for Marion Retter’s 95th Birthday
Today, 2-4 P.M. at Van Horne Community Center.
Cards may be sent to: 204 6th St., Van Horne, 52346-0297.

Newhall American Legion Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast today, 9 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Newhall Legion Hall. Free will offering.

Annual Van Horne First Responder Breakfast Sunday,
March 28, 7:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. First Response Station.


















March 14, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of March 14, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*One Great Hour of Sharing special offering
Place your offering in the envelope provided or eartag your
check and place with your regular offering.

*Parish Lenten Meal & Program @ Salem – 4:30 P.M.

Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.

*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday:
*Morning Coffee Study @ Salem – 8:30 A.M.
Reading the book of Hebrews

*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

*Confirmation - 3:30-5:30 P.M.

*Kid Jams @ Salem– 3:30 P.M.

*Lenten After School @ Norway – 3:30 P.M.

*Thursday
*NOW Committee – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council - 7:00 P.M. @ Elberon

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.

*Sunday - March 21:
*Camp Brunch @ Norway – 10:15 A.M.

*Parish SPRC Meeting @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.

*High School Youth @ Salem – 4:00 P.M.

*Parish Lenten Meal & Program @ Elberon – 4:30 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Helen Kozlik (VH), Coralville – Doug Williams, Jennifer Seylar

Chile Earthquake Emergency Relief Work UMCOR Advance #982450
Place your special offering in the envelope provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.

Remember:
Glenn Kaloupek (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249

OTHER THINGS:
Ham Dinner at St. Paul Catholic Church Newhall Today, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Open House for Marion Retter’s 95th Birthday
Sunday, March 21, 2-4 P.M. at Van Horne Community Center. Cards may be sent to: 204 6th St., Van Horne, 52346-0297.

Newhall American Legion Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast next Sunday, March 21, 9 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Newhall Legion Hall. Free will offering.

Annual Van Horne First Responder Breakfast Sunday, March 28, 7:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. First Response Station.