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October 3, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of October 3, 2010
THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Making school kit bags & prayer shawls
@ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.

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

Friday:
*DeWall Circle @ Keystone Care Center –
2:00 P.M.

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

Laity Sunday will be observed next Sunday, October 10 at all the churches. The Lay leaders will be leading this worship.

Installation Service for Pastor Christy will be at Salem next Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 P.M. Come be involved in this celebration!

United Methodism 101 (adult study) will be led by Pastor Norm at Norway (Sun., Oct. 17) and Blairstown (Tues., Oct. 19) both will go from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.

FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. - pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice.

TAMA CO. – Bring your choice and place on the table at the altar. These items will be delivered in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Betty Schadle (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Larry Parizek (E), Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Williamsburg, St. Paul’s – Pastors James & Helen Parks

Remember:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone 52249


OTHER THINGS
Beef & Pork Dinner at Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne today 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Mark your calendar!
2010 Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 17,
St. Patricks—Watkins at 1:00 P.M.

September 26, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of September 26, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW Noon Potluck
(Please bring Thank offering banks & pop
can pennies for Bidwell)
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*UM 101 @ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.
(note time change)
Tuesday:
*UM 101 @ Salem – 6:30 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/Confirmation
@ Salem - 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Committees @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
*Parish Executive Council @ Salem – 8 P.M.

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

Those needing to attend parish meetings:
NOW Cmte: Darlene King, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler. Worship Cmte: 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 Council: All listed above plus John Brockschink, Gary Zittergruen, Larry Carlson.

Mark your calendars!
On Monday, October 4, 6:30-8:00 P.M. at the Elberon church, all interested are invited to cut &/or sew school kit bags for Ingathering or bring a prayer shawl to work on.

FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. - pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice.

TAMA CO. - peanut butter & jelly or your choice

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Betty Schadle (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Evelyn Schulze (B), Larry Parizek (E), Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Anamosa ,First – Pastor Laurie Riley
Condolences to: Wayne & Betty Klemmensen upon the loss of their sister-in-law and Todd Donald and family upon the loss of his father.

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

OTHER THINGS
Van Horne Lions Breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 26, 8:30-12:30, at Emergency Response Station. Free will donation.

September 19, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of September 19, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Ice Cream Social @ Norway – 4:30-7 P.M.

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

Tuesday:
*Communion Service at
Keystone Care Center 10:30-11:00 A.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/Confirmation
@ Salem - 3:30 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Elberon Church (held at Community Bldg.)
Rummage Sale: 8am – 6pm
Chicken Noodle Dinner: 11am – 6pm
Auction: 6:30pm - ???

Mark your calendars!
On Monday, October 4, 6:30-8:00 P.M. at the Elberon church, all interested are invited to cut &/or sew school kit bags for Ingathering or bring a prayer shawl to work on.

Please put this on your calendar.
2010 Parish Bidwell Trip, Tuesday, October 12. More information will be available later.

FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. - pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice.

TAMA CO. - peanut butter & jelly or your choice.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Betty Schadle (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Evelyn Schulze (B), Larry Parizek (E), Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Wyoming – Pastor Karmen Jamison

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

OTHER THINGS
Van Horne Lions Breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 26, 8:30-12:30, at Emergency Response Station. Free will donation.

September 12, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of September 12, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*UM 101 Study @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday:
*UM 101 Study @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
(note time change)

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/Confirmation
@ Salem - 3:30 P.M.

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

United Methodism 101 Studies start this week. This study is for anyone interested in learning or reviewing the basics of the United Methodist Church.

Norway Ice Cream Social next Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:30-7:00 P.M.

Communion Service at Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 – 11:00 A.M. (note date is a change from what was originally announced) Please plan to come and support this new parish ministry.

FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. - pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice.

TAMA CO. - peanut butter & jelly or your choice.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Betty Schadle (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Evelyn Schulze (B), Larry Parizek (E), Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), Alburnett-Prairie Chapel – Pastor Burr Bryant


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


OTHER THINGS
Evening of Info & Fellowship at First UMC of North Liberty. Thursday, Sept. 23, 7-8:30 P.M. Subject & discussion: wills, a legacy of giving back some of what we’ve been blessed with, tax benefits to your estate, question & answer session. Guests: Kevin Gowdy (Iowa Methodist Foundation). Mark Ahleres (Trust Officer at Hills Bank & Trust). RSVP 319-626-2762 by Sept. 20.

September 5, 2010

F.Y.I. The Week of September 5, 2010

THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem - 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
@ Salem – 6:30 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cleaning Day @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.

United Methodism 101 Study
Monday, Sept. 13, 27, & Oct. 11, 7:00 P.M. at Elberon and Tuesday, Sept. 14, 28, & Oct. 12, 7:00 P.M. at Salem.

Norway’s annual ice cream social will be September 19, from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. Come and join us! Norway folks will be contacted for meal donations, as well as setup and serving help.

FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. - pasta/pasta sauce (especially spaghetti) or your choice.

TAMA CO. - peanut butter & jelly or your choice

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Betty Schadle (VH), Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Evelyn Schulze (B), Larry Parizek (E), Jessica Douglas (N), Richard Riha (E), Joan Exline (N), Dick Werner (VH), C.R. Bertram-Buffalo, Pastor Marilyn Buchanan

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

OTHER THINGS
Urgent Help is needed in Colfax to muck and gut homes. The fire station in Colfax is ready to accept volunteers. Please call Wendy at the EMS office at 515-674-9113 if you are able to help. Call Becky Wood, Director of Recovery and Volunteer Coordinator for the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, if you have any questions, 515-238-5346