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

May 30, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of May 30, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Peace with Justice Special Offering Sunday
Please 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.

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Friday:
*DeWall Circle – Out to Lunch

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


An UMCOR workshop Connecting Neighbors
June 12, 2010, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s UMC, 1340 3rd Ave, Cedar Rapids. We are asking each church to send 1-2 lay representatives to this vital training. The cost of this training is $10 per person. The Parish office will take care of your registration and cost if you let us know you are going.

Remember:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, IA 52249

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Lisbon, Pastor Tom Mattson



OTHER THINGS

Missionary Luncheon at Marengo UM Church
Thursday, June 17th at 12:00 noon. Presentation will be Women at the Well. If you wish to contribute to their program, you are invited (but not required) to bring personal toiletries or women's clothing for them to use in their work for God. This is presented by UMW, but all in the church are invited.
Attention Norway: Contact Dorothy Blackburn 227-7559 by Sunday, June 14th if you plan to go.

May 23, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of May 23, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Camp Brunch @ Norway following worship

Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Kids Hangout Closing Program @ Elberon
– 6:00 P.M. Meal following
*Norway UMW – 7:00 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.
*Norway Finance Cmte – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*Salem Trustees – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.

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

Sunday, May 30:
*Peace with Justice Special Offering Sunday

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Saturday:
Blairstown – 5:00 P.M.
Sunday:
Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
Norway – 9:00 A.M.
Van Horne – 10:14 A.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dick Werner (VH), Jenny Seeck (E), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Dubuque, Center Grove-Rockdale, Pastor Jennifer Meyer


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


OTHER THINGS
Volunteers are needed to assist in staffing the Women at the Well display booth at Annual Conference in Des Moines June 5-8. Please email womenatthewell@iaumc.org indicating the day and/or time you are available. Two volunteers at least are needed for the booth so if you have a friend interested at the same time as you, please let them know that as well.

May 16, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of May 16, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Congratulations to our graduates!
*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.
*Middle School Youth @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Salem Worship Committee – 6:30 P.M.
*Salem NOW Committee – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
Parish VBS Meeting @ Blairstown – 7:00 P.M.

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

Sunday, May 23:
*Camp Brunch @ Norway following worship


Kids Hangout Closing Program & Meal @ Elberon Monday, May 24. The program will be at 6:00 P.M. with the meal following. All are invited!

Reminder for Norway area folk
The City Wide Garage Sales will be on Saturday, June 12. The Norway church will have a sale, plus lunch and bake sale. Most of the money will be used for mission. To be on the map, call Dorothy Blackburn @ 227-7559. Items may be dropped off at the church at any time. For help with heavy items, call the above number.


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



LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Jenny Seeck (E), Shirley Miller (B), Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), Maquoketa, First – Pastor Jeff Dadisman


OTHER THINGS
Volunteers are needed to assist in staffing the Women at the Well display booth at Annual Conference in Des Moines June 5-8. Please email womenatthewell@iaumc.org indicating the day and/or time you are available. Two volunteers at least are needed for the booth so if you have a friend interested at the same time as you, please let them know that as well.

May 9, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of May 9, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Today:
Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace @ Salem –
6:30 P.M.
*Church Meeting @ Blairstown – 7:00 P.M.

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

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

Sunday, May 16:
*Graduate Recognition during regular worship

Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School 2010
Here are the dates set:
(Notice correction for Blairstown)
Blairstown–July 13-15 - 6-8 p.m.
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.

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Bill Fry (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Joan Exline (N), DeWitt – Pastor Chuck Kelsey


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.