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May 2, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of May 2, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Parish Tour # 5 @ Elberon
Meet at church – 3:00 P.M.
Meal – 5 or 5:30 P.M. (church basement)
*High School Youth @ Salem – 4:00 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.
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Pictured Rocks “A Taste of Camp” – 8:45 A.M.

Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010
Here are the dates set:
Blairstown–July 15-17-time & closing tba.
Elberon – July 19-23 – 6-7:45 p.m.
Closing on 23rd.

Norway – July 26-30 - time tba.
Closing on 30th.
Van Horne – August 1-5 - time tba.
Closing on 5th.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Marengo, First – Pastor Katie Dawson

Remember:
Eva Lou Herzberger (VH) Keystone Care Center, 250 5th St.,
Keystone, IA 52249

Are you interested in being part of a VBS Stage Crew that would be responsible for putting up, transferring and taking down decorations and props (other responsibilities are possible) between the churches during VBS time? If you are, please let Pastor Norm or Pastor Jena know.

Graduate Recognition will be observed on Sunday, May 16 during regular worship services.

April 25, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of April 25, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Norway UMW – Noon Potluck

Wednesday:
*Morning Coffee Study @ Salem – 8:30 A.M.
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Middle School Youth @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.

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

Sunday, May 2:
*Parish Tour # 5 @ Elberon
Meet at church – 3:00 P.M.
Meal – 5 or 5:30 P.M. (church basement)

Graduate Recognition will be observed on Sunday, May 16 during regular worship services.

BENTON CO. FOOD BANK Item for
May is boxed meals (Hamburger Helper, mac/cheese, etc.) or your choice: Collection boxes are located in Salem Hall.

TAMA CO. FOOD BANK Item for May
is soaps, detergents, cleaners or your choice. Please bring to the Elberon church.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bill Fry (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Delmar-Elwood – Pastor Brian Oliver

Remember:
Dale Christianson (N) Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave., Iowa City, 52245


OTHER THINGS
Garage Sale Fundraiser
May 8, 2010 for the Vinton Animal Shelter.
Regular item/ monetary donations will be
accepted through May 7. Drop off locations include: Virginia Gay Hospital, Roy’s Hometown Grocery-Vinton/Shellsburg, Martin Eye Clinic, Farmers Savings Bank, Van Horne Cornerstone Apothecary, Van Horne Farm Service, Van Horne Telephone Co.

April 18, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon – 8 am-1 pm
*Camp Brunch @ Norway following worship (10 am)
*Parish SPRC @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*High School Youth @ Salem – 4:00 P.M.
*Native American Special Offering Sunday
(Place your offering in the envelope provided or
eartag your check and place with your regular
offering.)

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.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Middle School Youth @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.

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


Elberon will host Parish Tour # 5 on May 2. Everyone is to meet at the church at 3:00 P.M. Following the tour there will be a meal in the church basement (5-5:30). Come join the fun!

BENTON CO. FOOD BANK Item for April is your choice: Collection boxes are located in Salem Hall.

TAMA CO. FOOD BANK Item for April is paper products or your choice. Please bring to the Elberon church.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Marion, Christ Community – Chad Jennings

Remember:
Karen Wiese (E)
Country Living Care,
2840 K Ave.,
Toledo, IA 52342







OTHER THINGS
Van Horne Lions Breakfast
Today, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., At the Emergency Response Station. Free Will Donation

Garage Sale Fundraiser
May 8, 2010 for the Vinton Animal Shelter. Regular item/ monetary donations will be accepted through May 7. Drop off locations include: Virginia Gay Hospital, Roy’s Hometown Grocery-Vinton/Shellsburg, Martin Eye Clinic, Farmers Savings Bank, Van Horne Cornerstone Apothecary, Van Horne Farm Service, Van Horne Telephone Co.

April 11, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of April 11, 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.
*Making cards “Cards of Peace” @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
*Church meeting @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.

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

Sunday – April 18
*Elberon worship – 7:00 A.M.
*Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon – 8 am-1 pm
*Camp Brunch @ Norway following worship (10 am)
*Parish SPRC @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*High School Youth @ Salem – 4:00 P.M.
*Native American Special Offering Sunday


Mark your calendars
Elberon will host Parish Tour #5 on Sunday afternoon, May 2. Please watch bulletin announcements and May’s newsletter for further information.

Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010
Dates have been set for VBS in July and August. Discussion was held at the last parish meetings on having a VBS Stage Crew that would be responsible for putting up, transferring and taking down decorations and props (other responsibilities are possible) between the churches during this time. It is hoped that this would give more opportunity for participation in this important ministry in our parish and take some burden from the VBS directors and pastors.
If you are interested please let Pastor Norm or Pastor Jena know.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joan Exline (N), Wapsie Valley Parish – Pat Slater

Remember:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor
3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, IA 52203






OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lions Breakfast Sunday April 18th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., At the Emergency Response Station. Free Will Donation

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.

April 4, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Today:
Have a blessed Easter!

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.
*Middle School Youth @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Joint UMW @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

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

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.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Confirmands: Dezi Bridgewater (VH), Michael Zittergruen (VH), Cherie Morse (N), Melody Sedlacek (N), Nathan Douglas (N), Saundra Boots-Brockschink (N), Evelyn Brecht (N), New Covenant Parish – James Davis

OTHER THINGS:
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.

Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon UMC,
Sunday, April 18, 8 A.M. – 1 P.M. Free will offering.