August 15, 2010

PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
August 15, 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.
1st & 3rd Sunday of month

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-Today- Salem
SPRC – 3:30 P.M.
Salem – Wednesday
Worship Cmte. – 6:30 P.M.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Shirley Miller (B), Lucylle Struve (VH), Iowa City, First – Pastors Barrie Tritle & Jonathan Fell


WHAT’S COMING UP:
The Norway church has scheduled a much needed cleaning of the interior of the church on Saturday, August 21 at 8 a.m. Bring your own rags and cleaning supplies.

Something Different
for Parish Event at Blairstown
Come and see! It will be next Sunday, August 22 at 3:00 P.M. in the church basement. A light supper will be served about 4:45 P.M.

Salem Cookout Lunch
Sunday, August 29 after worship (11:15).

New Small Group Study this Fall
Several have indicated an interest in studying the history, structure, beliefs and ministries of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Norm will lead this short-term study “United Methodism 101.” Call or text 721-9213 if interested. Dates and times to be determined.


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

MISSIONS

BENTON CO. next week bring pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice. Collection boxes are located at entryways.

TAMA CO. next week bring canned or packaged meals (mac n cheese, Spaghettios, etc.) or your choice to the Elberon church.

Please remember that outdated food will not be accepted at any of the food pantries.

Empty pill bottles should be clean and have all labels removed.

OTHER THINGS:
The Norway church is looking for someone to clean a couple hours each week. Cleaning duties can be rotated. It is not expected that everything be done each week. $12 an hour. Please contact Bruce Miller at 227-7448.


Church Week at Theisen’s
This week Monday, August 16 through Sunday, August 22, 2010 earn money for your church. During this time period for any member of a UMC who makes a purchase at any Theisen’s store, and submits the original receipt(s) to their church by September 5, 2010, Theisen’s will donate 5% of the net total of each receipt after sales tax is deducted. Theisen’s hopes this program will help your church fund its necessary projects.

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. During August the Norway Methodists are in charge of the meals. Please contact Joan Mithelman if you are available to help.