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

June 27, 2010

PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
June 27, 2010


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


FELLOWSHIP:
Elberon – 9:30 A.M.
Van Horne – 9:50 A.M.
Norway – 10:00 A.M.


CHURCH SCHOOL:
on summer break

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:
Norway - Monday
UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Parish – Wed., @ Norway
Cmtes. – 7:00 P.M.
Exec. Council – 8:00 P.M.
Salem – Thursday
DeWall Circle – 2:00 P.M.
Elberon – Thursday
VBS Meeting – 7:00 P.M.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Condolences to Doug Embray and family upon the loss of his brother, Iowa City St. Mark’s – Pastor Dennis Coon


WHAT’S COMING UP:

Those needing to attend the Parish Meetings on Wednesday are:
N.O.W. Committee – Darlene King, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler
Worship Committee– Shirley Miller, Alicia Lidtke, Dorothy Blackburn, Gina Embray
SPRC – Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Betty Klemmensen, Lois Stull, Danielle Kerkman, Robert Miller, Joan Mithelman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Eric Townsley, Bonita Wilson
Trustees – Celia Hartz, Richard Schulze, Wayne Klemmensen, Larry Parizek, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Sally Donald, Pat Gorkow
Parish Executive Committee – All listed above plus John Brockschink, Gary Zittergruen, Larry Carlson









REMember this week:
Eva Lou Herzberger (VH) Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone 52249

(See complete listing in newsletter)



BENTON CO. next week bring small containers, please, of laundry/dish detergent, pancake syrup or your choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.

TAMA CO. next week bring drinks or your choice to the Elberon church.


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.


Vacation Bible School 2010

Blairstown – July 13-15 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 17th.
Elberon – July 19-23 – 6-7:45 p.m. Closing on 23rd.
Norway – July 26-30 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 30th.
Van Horne – August 1-5 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 5th.



OTHER THINGS:

June 20, 2010

PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
June 20, 2010

Happy Father’s Day

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


FELLOWSHIP:
Elberon – 9:30 A.M.
Van Horne – 9:50 A.M.
Norway – 10:00 A.M.


CHURCH SCHOOL:
on summer break


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:
None


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Dubuque, St. Lukes – Pastors Diane Mitchell & Dianne Christopher


WHAT’S COMING UP:

We need everyone to come help "spiff up" at Salem on Saturday June 26th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. We will be working inside, outside,
upstairs and down cleaning, dusting, scrubbing, inventorying, etc. We need ALL ages for the morning and we will join together for lunch
before leaving. Any questions or to let us know who we can count on please call 228-8155. Miracles can be accomplished with many hands!!!


Parish meetings at Norway Wed., June 30
Parish N.O.W., Worship, SPRC, & Trustee Committees at 7:00 P.M.
Parish Executive Council at 8:00 P.M.
N.O.W. Committee – Darlene King, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler
Worship Committee– Shirley Miller, Alicia Lidtke, Dorothy Blackburn, Gina Embray
SPRC – Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Betty Klemmensen, Lois Stull, Danielle Kerkman, Robert Miller, Joan Mithelman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Eric Townsley, Bonita Wilson
Trustees – Celia Hartz, Richard Schulze, Wayne Klemmensen, Larry Parizek, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Sally Donald, Pat Gorkow
Parish Executive Committee – All listed above plus John Brockschink, Gary Zittergruen, Larry Carlson



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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


BENTON CO. next week bring your choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.


TAMA CO. next week bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice to the Elberon church.

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.

Vacation Bible School 2010

Blairstown – July 13-15 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 17th.
Elberon – July 19-23 – 6-7:45 p.m. Closing on 23rd.
Norway – July 26-30 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 30th.
Van Horne – August 1-5 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 5th.



OTHER THINGS:

We want to thank everyone for your prayers and sympathy at the loss of our Mom, Marion Foss. A special thanks to Pastor Norm for visiting Mom while she was in the hospital. She always appreciated him coming to see her. _Pam, Otto and family, Nancy and Bernie Jones,
Rick and Lynette Foss.


A big thank you to all who participated in any way to make the Norway church garage sale a success. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we had a great day. A report on finances will come as soon as all the bills are paid.

June 13, 2010

PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
June 13, 2010


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


FELLOWSHIP:
Elberon – 9:30 A.M.
Van Horne – 9:50 A.M.
Norway – 10:00 A.M.


CHURCH SCHOOL:
on summer break


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:
Parish SPRC – today
2:00 P.M. @ Blairstown



LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Gary Zittergruen (VH), Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Dubuque, Grand View, Pastor Tom Shinkle


WHAT’S COMING UP:
This Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17 have been set to work on 2010 VBS props (that will be shared by the parish) at the Blairstown church 6:00-8:00 P.M. Many hands make light work.


We need everyone to come help "spiff up" at Salem on Saturday June 26th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. We will be working inside, outside,
upstairs and down cleaning, dusting, scrubbing, inventorying, etc. We need ALL ages for the morning and we will join together for lunch
before leaving. Any questions or to let us know who we can count on please call 228-8155. Miracles can be accomplished with many hands!!!

REMember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Country Living Care Center,
2840 K Ave.,
Toledo, IA 52342

(See complete listing in newsletter)


BENTON CO. next week bring your choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.


TAMA CO. next week bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice to the Elberon church.

Vacation Bible School 2010

Blairstown – July 13-15 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 17th.
Elberon – July 19-23 – 6-7:45 p.m. Closing on 23rd.
Norway – July 26-30 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 30th.
Van Horne – August 1-5 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 5th.



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 tomorrow if you plan to go.


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.

June 6, 2010

PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH F.Y.I.
The Week of June 6, 2010


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


FELLOWSHIP:
Elberon – 9:30 A.M.
Van Horne – 9:50 A.M.
Norway – 10:00 A.M.


CHURCH SCHOOL:
on summer break


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:
Norway – Wednesday
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
Elberon – Thursday
VBS Planning – 7:00 P.M.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Condolences to Pam Claassen & family upon the loss of her mother, 167th Session of the Iowa Annual Conference


WHAT’S COMING UP:
Come try your hand at making cards! This Wednesday June 9 at 6:30 p.m. we will be making cards for Cards of Peace in Salem Hall at Van Horne. The more the merrier, so please come join us.

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.

Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17 have been set to work on 2010 VBS props (that will be shared by the parish) at the Blairstown church 6:00-8:00 P.M. Many hands make light work.

We need everyone to come help "spiff up" at Salem on Saturday June 26th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. We will be working inside, outside,
upstairs and down cleaning, dusting, scrubbing, inventorying, etc. We need ALL ages for the morning and we will join together for lunch
before leaving. Any questions or to let us know who we can count on please call 228-8155. Miracles can be accomplished with many hands!!!


REMember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home,
3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, IA 52203

(See complete listing in newsletter)


BENTON CO. next week bring your choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.


TAMA CO. next week bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice to the Elberon church.


Vacation Bible School 2010

Blairstown – July 13-15 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 17th.
Elberon – July 19-23 – 6-7:45 p.m. Closing on 23rd.
Norway – July 26-30 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 30th.
Van Horne – August 1-5 – 6-8 p.m. Closing on 5th.


OTHER THINGS:
Remember a family member or friend with a tribute flag. The tribute flags will be displayed at the Benton County Walk/Run for the American Cancer Society Sat. June 12, 2010 at 7 pm at the park in Atkins. The forms can be found at the bank, telephone office and library in Van Horne or you can call Sally Donald at 228-8148 for further information.


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.


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.