THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Happy New Year!
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
10:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Vernon Parizek (E), Jean Norton (VH), Debbie Short (VH), Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Maquoketa, First – Pastor Jeff Dadisman
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
COMING UP:
Renewal Teams - Sunday, Jan. 8 @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 11 – 6:30 P.M.
Church meeting @ Norway, Wed., Jan. 11 – 7:00 P.M.
Church meeting @ Elberon, Thurs., Jan. 12 – 7:00 P.M.
Community Women’s Club Organizational Meeting @ the Elberon Library, Monday, Jan. 16 – 7:00 P.M. There will be friendship for the ladies and beneficial projects for the community. All ladies from Elberon and the surrounding area with ideas are more than welcome!
December 25, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
Merry Christmas!!!
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Vernon Parizek (E), Jean Norton (VH), Deb Short (VH), Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH).
Condolences to: the family of Cliff Blanchard
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 4 - 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, Jan. 5 – 2:00 P.M.
Community Women’s Club Organizational Meeting @ the Elberon Library, Monday, Jan. 16 – 7:00 P.M. There will be friendship for the ladies and beneficial projects for the community. All ladies from Elberon and the surrounding area with ideas are more than welcome!
OTHER THINGS:
Just a gentle reminder to those that get listings to the parish office for the newsletter, if you haven’t gotten an updated list in yet, the first newsletter of 2012 will go out this week.
(See complete listing in newsletter)
Sunday:
Merry Christmas!!!
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Vernon Parizek (E), Jean Norton (VH), Deb Short (VH), Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH).
Condolences to: the family of Cliff Blanchard
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 4 - 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, Jan. 5 – 2:00 P.M.
Community Women’s Club Organizational Meeting @ the Elberon Library, Monday, Jan. 16 – 7:00 P.M. There will be friendship for the ladies and beneficial projects for the community. All ladies from Elberon and the surrounding area with ideas are more than welcome!
OTHER THINGS:
Just a gentle reminder to those that get listings to the parish office for the newsletter, if you haven’t gotten an updated list in yet, the first newsletter of 2012 will go out this week.
(See complete listing in newsletter)
December 18, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem
during worship. Soup will be served following
the program. All are invited!
*Children’s Christmas Program @ Norway
during worship.
*PUMPT 4 Christ caroling in Van Horne– 5 pm
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Children’s Christmas Program & Soup Supper
@ Elberon – 5:30 P.M. Everyone come!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Parish Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @
Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
*Candlelight Christmas EveService
@ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
*Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
@ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), DeWitt – Pastor Chuck Kelsey
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring pasta & sauces or your choice to the Elberon Church.
*****************************************
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Special Christmas Services at all churches next Sunday, Dec. 25 during regular worship times.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 4 - 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, Jan. 5 – 2:00 P.M.
Sunday:
*Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem
during worship. Soup will be served following
the program. All are invited!
*Children’s Christmas Program @ Norway
during worship.
*PUMPT 4 Christ caroling in Van Horne– 5 pm
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Children’s Christmas Program & Soup Supper
@ Elberon – 5:30 P.M. Everyone come!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Parish Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @
Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
*Candlelight Christmas EveService
@ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
*Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
@ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), DeWitt – Pastor Chuck Kelsey
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring pasta & sauces or your choice to the Elberon Church.
*****************************************
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Special Christmas Services at all churches next Sunday, Dec. 25 during regular worship times.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 4 - 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, Jan. 5 – 2:00 P.M.
December 11, 2011
This week:
Sunday:
*Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling –
Colonial Manor, Amana or Keystone Care
Center at 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the
Norway church (about 5:15).
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
10:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Marengo, First – Pastor Katie Dawson
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship. Soup will be served following the program.
Children’s Christmas Program @ Norway – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship.
PUMPT 4 Christ caroling in Van Horne, Sunday, Dec. 18 – 5:00 P.M.
Children’s Christmas Program & Soup Supper @ Elberon – Monday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
Candlelight Service @ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
.
Sunday:
*Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling –
Colonial Manor, Amana or Keystone Care
Center at 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the
Norway church (about 5:15).
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
10:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Marengo, First – Pastor Katie Dawson
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship. Soup will be served following the program.
Children’s Christmas Program @ Norway – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship.
PUMPT 4 Christ caroling in Van Horne, Sunday, Dec. 18 – 5:00 P.M.
Children’s Christmas Program & Soup Supper @ Elberon – Monday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
Candlelight Service @ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
.
December 4, 2011
This Week:
Brenda will be out of the office for vacation time.
Sunday:
PUMPT 4 Christ - Angel Tree shopping & wrapping - 1:00 P.M.
Monday:
Cards of Peace - 9;00 A.M.
Kid's Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
Books of the Bible study @ Elberon - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Prayer Time @ Salem - 9:00 A.M.
Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St. Van Horne - 9:30 A.M.
Parish Choir Practice @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
Men's Breakfast @ Salem - 7:00 A.M.
Lift up in Prayer:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Delmar-Elwood - Pastor Jena Manchester
Angel Tree
Sunday morning is the last opportunity to select an angel. A $20 monetary donation (make checks to Peace Parish Youth) is needed with the angel. Please give to Christy or Norm.
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center
250 5th St.
Keystone, IA. 52249
Coming up:
Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling - Colonial Manor, Amana or Keystone Care Center, Dec. 11 @ 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the Norway church (about 5:15).
Children's Christmas Program @ Salem, Sun. Dec. 18 during worship. Soup will be served following the program.
Children's Christmas Program @ Norway, Sun. Dec. 18 during worship.
Children's Christmas Program and Soup Supper @ Elberon, Mon., Dec. 19 - 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem - 5:30 P.M. Choir will sing.
Candlelight Service @ Elberon - 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem - 10:00 P.m.
Brenda will be out of the office for vacation time.
Sunday:
PUMPT 4 Christ - Angel Tree shopping & wrapping - 1:00 P.M.
Monday:
Cards of Peace - 9;00 A.M.
Kid's Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
Books of the Bible study @ Elberon - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Prayer Time @ Salem - 9:00 A.M.
Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St. Van Horne - 9:30 A.M.
Parish Choir Practice @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
Men's Breakfast @ Salem - 7:00 A.M.
Lift up in Prayer:
Lucille Krewson (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Delmar-Elwood - Pastor Jena Manchester
Angel Tree
Sunday morning is the last opportunity to select an angel. A $20 monetary donation (make checks to Peace Parish Youth) is needed with the angel. Please give to Christy or Norm.
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center
250 5th St.
Keystone, IA. 52249
Coming up:
Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling - Colonial Manor, Amana or Keystone Care Center, Dec. 11 @ 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the Norway church (about 5:15).
Children's Christmas Program @ Salem, Sun. Dec. 18 during worship. Soup will be served following the program.
Children's Christmas Program @ Norway, Sun. Dec. 18 during worship.
Children's Christmas Program and Soup Supper @ Elberon, Mon., Dec. 19 - 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem - 5:30 P.M. Choir will sing.
Candlelight Service @ Elberon - 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem - 10:00 P.m.
November 27, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*United Methodist Student Day offering. 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.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
*UMW @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem - 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:30 A.M.
The Angel Trees are up!
We ask that you please select an angel and return it with a $20 gift or a $20 monetary donation (make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth) if you want the youth to do the shopping and wrapping for you, by next Sunday, Dec. 4. Thank you!
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Danielle Kaloupek (E), Aubrey Stechcon (E), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Marion, Christ Community – Pastors Chad Jennings and Ron Bupp.
Condolences to: the family of Maurice Pickering.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Dec. 7 – 7:00 P.M.
Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling – Colonial Manor or Keystone Care Center @ 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the Norway church.
Mark your calendars:
Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship.
Children’s Christmas Program @ Elberon – Monday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
Candlelight Service @ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
Sunday:
*United Methodist Student Day offering. 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.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
*UMW @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem - 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:30 A.M.
The Angel Trees are up!
We ask that you please select an angel and return it with a $20 gift or a $20 monetary donation (make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth) if you want the youth to do the shopping and wrapping for you, by next Sunday, Dec. 4. Thank you!
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Danielle Kaloupek (E), Aubrey Stechcon (E), Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Marion, Christ Community – Pastors Chad Jennings and Ron Bupp.
Condolences to: the family of Maurice Pickering.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Dec. 7 – 7:00 P.M.
Parish Nursing Home Christmas Caroling – Colonial Manor or Keystone Care Center @ 4:00 P.M. Soup following at the Norway church.
Mark your calendars:
Children’s Christmas Program @ Salem – Sunday, Dec. 18 during worship.
Children’s Christmas Program @ Elberon – Monday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Services:
Parish Candlelight Service @ Salem – 5:30 P.M. (Choir will sing).
Candlelight Service @ Elberon – 7:30 P.M.
Candlelight Service @ Salem – 10:00 P.M.
November 20, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Hanging of Greens @ Norway after worship
*Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
3:30 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Elberon Community
Building – 6:30 P.M. There’ll be Cowboy
Stew hot and ready. Bring something to go
with it to share if you would like.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Hanging of the Greens program @ Elberon
5:30 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Friday:
*Hanging of the Greens @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
The Angel Trees are up!
We ask that you please select an angel and return it with a $20 gift or a $20 monetary donation (make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth) if you want the youth to do the shopping and wrapping for you, by Sunday, Dec. 4. Thank you!
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve(VH), Don DeGraff(VH), Wapsie Valley Parish – Pastors Jim and Rebekkah Shrimplin
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, Nov. 28 – 7:00 P.M.
Parish Choir Practice, Wed., Nov. 30 (note change)
@ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Dec. 1 – 2:00 P.M.
Church cleaning @ Norway, Sat., Dec. 3 – 8:30 A.M.
United Methodist Student Day
will be observed next Sunday, Nov. 27. Please place your offering in the envelope that will be provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Rec Board and Lions French Toast Breakfast, today, Sun. Nov. 20, at the Van Horne Emergency Response Station. 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Benton Foundation Soup for Scholars
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5-7 P.M. @ MS/HS Student Center, Van Horne. Chicken Noodle/Chili, Ham sandwiches, dessert, drink. Free will offering. Middle school band/vocal concert and 9/10/varsity girls’ basketball games that night as well.
Sunday:
*Hanging of Greens @ Norway after worship
*Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
3:30 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Elberon Community
Building – 6:30 P.M. There’ll be Cowboy
Stew hot and ready. Bring something to go
with it to share if you would like.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Hanging of the Greens program @ Elberon
5:30 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Friday:
*Hanging of the Greens @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
The Angel Trees are up!
We ask that you please select an angel and return it with a $20 gift or a $20 monetary donation (make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth) if you want the youth to do the shopping and wrapping for you, by Sunday, Dec. 4. Thank you!
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve(VH), Don DeGraff(VH), Wapsie Valley Parish – Pastors Jim and Rebekkah Shrimplin
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, Nov. 28 – 7:00 P.M.
Parish Choir Practice, Wed., Nov. 30 (note change)
@ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Dec. 1 – 2:00 P.M.
Church cleaning @ Norway, Sat., Dec. 3 – 8:30 A.M.
United Methodist Student Day
will be observed next Sunday, Nov. 27. Please place your offering in the envelope that will be provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Rec Board and Lions French Toast Breakfast, today, Sun. Nov. 20, at the Van Horne Emergency Response Station. 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Benton Foundation Soup for Scholars
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5-7 P.M. @ MS/HS Student Center, Van Horne. Chicken Noodle/Chili, Ham sandwiches, dessert, drink. Free will offering. Middle school band/vocal concert and 9/10/varsity girls’ basketball games that night as well.
November 13, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*2011 Charge Conference @ Benton
Community Elementary School, multipurpose
room, Van Horne, 2:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon – 6:00pm
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Thursday:
*Women’s Club @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), New Covenant Parish (Victor-Ladora-Ohio)– Pastor James Davis
Condolences to: Jennie Seeck and family upon the loss of her brother.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
2011 Crop Walk
Our parish had over a dozen walkers and collected $753.00.
$725.50 (1/4 of the total) will go to the Benton County Food Pantry. *****************************************
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3:30 P.M.
Cowboy Church, Sun., Nov. 20 – 6:30 pm @ Elberon Community Building. There’ll be Cowboy Stew hot and ready fur ya all.
Hanging of the Greens:
Norway –Sunday, Nov. 20 - after church
Elberon – Monday, Nov. 21 – program 5:30 P.M.
Van Horne – Friday, Nov. 25 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Thanks to all who donated, walked or were involved with the food for the Crop Walk.
Sunday:
*2011 Charge Conference @ Benton
Community Elementary School, multipurpose
room, Van Horne, 2:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon – 6:00pm
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Thursday:
*Women’s Club @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), New Covenant Parish (Victor-Ladora-Ohio)– Pastor James Davis
Condolences to: Jennie Seeck and family upon the loss of her brother.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
2011 Crop Walk
Our parish had over a dozen walkers and collected $753.00.
$725.50 (1/4 of the total) will go to the Benton County Food Pantry. *****************************************
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3:30 P.M.
Cowboy Church, Sun., Nov. 20 – 6:30 pm @ Elberon Community Building. There’ll be Cowboy Stew hot and ready fur ya all.
Hanging of the Greens:
Norway –Sunday, Nov. 20 - after church
Elberon – Monday, Nov. 21 – program 5:30 P.M.
Van Horne – Friday, Nov. 25 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Thanks to all who donated, walked or were involved with the food for the Crop Walk.
November 6, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon – 6:00pm
*Making school kit bags or prayer shawls
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem- 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace
@ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Elberon UMC Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bake
Sale @ Elberon Community Building
11 am to 2 pm
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Coggon United Parish – Pastor Jennifer Filter
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
COMING UP:
2011 Charge Conference @ Benton Community Elementary School multipurpose room, Van Horne, Sunday, Nov. 13 – 2:00 P.M.
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center,
Tuesday, Nov. 15 – 10:30 A.M.
Elberon Women’s Club @ Elberon Church,
Thursday, Nov. 17 - 7:00 P.M.
Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3:30 P.M.
Cowboy Church Sun., Nov. 20 – 6:30 pm (place tba)
Hanging of the Greens:
Norway –Sunday, Nov. 20 - after church
Elberon – Monday, Nov. 21 – program 5:30 P.M.
Van Horne – Friday, Nov. 25 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Soup Supper at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Monday, Nov. 8 – 5-7 P.M.
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon – 6:00pm
*Making school kit bags or prayer shawls
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem- 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace
@ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Elberon UMC Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bake
Sale @ Elberon Community Building
11 am to 2 pm
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Coggon United Parish – Pastor Jennifer Filter
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
COMING UP:
2011 Charge Conference @ Benton Community Elementary School multipurpose room, Van Horne, Sunday, Nov. 13 – 2:00 P.M.
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center,
Tuesday, Nov. 15 – 10:30 A.M.
Elberon Women’s Club @ Elberon Church,
Thursday, Nov. 17 - 7:00 P.M.
Parish Thanksgiving Service @ Salem,
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3:30 P.M.
Cowboy Church Sun., Nov. 20 – 6:30 pm (place tba)
Hanging of the Greens:
Norway –Sunday, Nov. 20 - after church
Elberon – Monday, Nov. 21 – program 5:30 P.M.
Van Horne – Friday, Nov. 25 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Salem’s Worship Committee is inviting everyone that has not had the opportunity, to bring an ornament to put on our church Christmas tree!
Bring it anytime before Nov. 27th.
Soup Supper at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Monday, Nov. 8 – 5-7 P.M.
October 30, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
(Kids will be picking up food bank items
in town from 4-4:30 then dismissing for
the community party)
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation Special- 1:15-5:30 P.M.
*Christmas Program Planning Mtg. @ Salem
6:00-7:00 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cleaning church @ Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
*Thanksgiving Ingathering
Would you like to be a part of the Parish Choir without having to sing?
Volunteers to provide childcare during practice on Tuesdays 7-8 P.M., would be appreciated. Let Norm or Christy know if you’re interested.
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ron Donald (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Norm Bennett, Don DeGraff (VH), Marion, Living Water – Pastor Marty Schuhmacher
Remember this week:
Maurice Pickering (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Monday, Nov. 7 – 7 pm
Confirmation/MidUMYF, Wed., Nov. 9 – 3:30 pm
Kid JAMS @ Salem, Wed., Nov. 9 – 3:30 pm
Elberon UMC Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bake Sale @ Elberon Community Building, Saturday, Nov. 12 – 11 am to 2 pm.
2011 Charge Conference @ Benton Community Elementary School multipurpose room, Van Horne, Sunday, Nov. 13 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Thanks to Cheri Morse and her friend Katie Meede who helped put together more than twenty school bags for Norway this week. They are now available for $6.00 each and will be taken to Thanksgiving Ingathering.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
Soup Supper at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Monday, Nov. 8 – 5-7 P.M.
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
(Kids will be picking up food bank items
in town from 4-4:30 then dismissing for
the community party)
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Confirmation Special- 1:15-5:30 P.M.
*Christmas Program Planning Mtg. @ Salem
6:00-7:00 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cleaning church @ Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
*Thanksgiving Ingathering
Would you like to be a part of the Parish Choir without having to sing?
Volunteers to provide childcare during practice on Tuesdays 7-8 P.M., would be appreciated. Let Norm or Christy know if you’re interested.
If you haven’t taken the Congregational Survey the forms are located by the bulletins at each church. Please place completed forms in the collection plate or return to the parish office by November 15. Thank you.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ron Donald (VH), Lucylle Struve (VH), Norm Bennett, Don DeGraff (VH), Marion, Living Water – Pastor Marty Schuhmacher
Remember this week:
Maurice Pickering (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FROM OUR YOUTH
PUMPT 4 Christ is selling 2012 God’s Creation Calendars. These beautiful calendars are $6 each and are available at each church. Please make checks payable to Peace Parish Youth. Thanks!
COMING UP:
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Monday, Nov. 7 – 7 pm
Confirmation/MidUMYF, Wed., Nov. 9 – 3:30 pm
Kid JAMS @ Salem, Wed., Nov. 9 – 3:30 pm
Elberon UMC Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bake Sale @ Elberon Community Building, Saturday, Nov. 12 – 11 am to 2 pm.
2011 Charge Conference @ Benton Community Elementary School multipurpose room, Van Horne, Sunday, Nov. 13 – 2:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Thanks to Cheri Morse and her friend Katie Meede who helped put together more than twenty school bags for Norway this week. They are now available for $6.00 each and will be taken to Thanksgiving Ingathering.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
Soup Supper at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Monday, Nov. 8 – 5-7 P.M.
October 23, 2011
This Week:
Sunday:
*World Communion Sunday offering. Please
place your offering in the envelope provided or
eartag your check and place with your regular
offering.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
(starting the New Testament section)
*UMW @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service at Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
It’s not too late to come, high school and up!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Salem Committees – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Norway UMC Bazaar & Lunch
11 A.M.-2 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Norm Bennett, Mike Boddicker (community request), Don DeGraff (VH), Coralville – Pastors Doug Williams & Jennifer Seylar
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
The Strength for Service offering taken in July totaled $65.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem are preparing UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Confirmation Special, Wed., Nov. 2 – 1:15-5;30 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Nov. 2 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Nov. 3 – 2:00 P.M.
Cleaning church @ Elberon, Sat., Nov. 5 – 8:30 A.M.
Thanksgiving Ingathering Sat., Nov. 5.
OTHER THINGS:
Thank you to April Carlson, Ron & Sally Donald, Pat Gorkow and Connie Donald for all of their effort in scraping, caulking and painting the bell tower and windows at Salem.
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Sunday, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
Clover Ridge UMC, Walford, Annual Fall Supper & Auction, Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Auction is at 6:45 pm.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
Sunday:
*World Communion Sunday offering. Please
place your offering in the envelope provided or
eartag your check and place with your regular
offering.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
(starting the New Testament section)
*UMW @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service at Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*Parish Choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
It’s not too late to come, high school and up!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Salem Committees – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Norway UMC Bazaar & Lunch
11 A.M.-2 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Norm Bennett, Mike Boddicker (community request), Don DeGraff (VH), Coralville – Pastors Doug Williams & Jennifer Seylar
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
The Strength for Service offering taken in July totaled $65.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem are preparing UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Confirmation Special, Wed., Nov. 2 – 1:15-5;30 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Nov. 2 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Nov. 3 – 2:00 P.M.
Cleaning church @ Elberon, Sat., Nov. 5 – 8:30 A.M.
Thanksgiving Ingathering Sat., Nov. 5.
OTHER THINGS:
Thank you to April Carlson, Ron & Sally Donald, Pat Gorkow and Connie Donald for all of their effort in scraping, caulking and painting the bell tower and windows at Salem.
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Sunday, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
Clover Ridge UMC, Walford, Annual Fall Supper & Auction, Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Auction is at 6:45 pm.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
October 16, 2011
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir Practice @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Vocal &/or instrument, high school and
up. You’re wanted, please come!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Roadmap to Renewal Teams @ Elberon
7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Salem Harvest Dinner & Country Store
5-7 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Norm Bennett, Mike Boddicker (community request), Don DeGraff (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Marion, First – Pastor Mike Morgan
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Attention Norway!
Thanksgiving Ingathering will be here before we know it. Needs for school kits are:
1. spiral notebooks (approx.. 8 ½ X 11) wide ruled,
70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more – no less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 ½” eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together so if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
World Communion Sunday will be observed next Sunday, October 23.
Norway UMW, Monday, Oct. 24 – 7:00 P.M.
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Mon., Oct. 24 – 7 P.M.
Salem Committee Meetings, Wed., Oct. 26 – 7:00 P.M.
Salem Ad Council, Wed., Oct. 26 – 8:00 P.M.
Norway Bazaar & Lunch, Sat., Oct. 29 – 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
Clover Ridge UMC, Walford, Annual Fall Supper & Auction, Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Auction is at 6:45 pm.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir Practice @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Vocal &/or instrument, high school and
up. You’re wanted, please come!
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Roadmap to Renewal Teams @ Elberon
7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Salem Harvest Dinner & Country Store
5-7 P.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Norm Bennett, Mike Boddicker (community request), Don DeGraff (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Marion, First – Pastor Mike Morgan
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Attention Norway!
Thanksgiving Ingathering will be here before we know it. Needs for school kits are:
1. spiral notebooks (approx.. 8 ½ X 11) wide ruled,
70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more – no less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 ½” eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together so if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
World Communion Sunday will be observed next Sunday, October 23.
Norway UMW, Monday, Oct. 24 – 7:00 P.M.
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Mon., Oct. 24 – 7 P.M.
Salem Committee Meetings, Wed., Oct. 26 – 7:00 P.M.
Salem Ad Council, Wed., Oct. 26 – 8:00 P.M.
Norway Bazaar & Lunch, Sat., Oct. 29 – 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
Clover Ridge UMC, Walford, Annual Fall Supper & Auction, Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Auction is at 6:45 pm.
Van Horne Lions sponsored Blood Drive, November 2, 3-6:30 P.M. at the community room. Please call 228-8148 to set up an appointment.
October 9, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Potato Bar @ Salem -11:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
*Crop Walk meet @ Salem – 1:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Finance Cmte. @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Sunday is the deadline to let Pastor Christy know if you’re interested in participating in the Lay Shepherding Ministry!
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir Organizational Meeting@ Salem
7 P.M. Vocal &/or instrument, high school and
up, please come.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*N.O.W. Meeting @ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.
*Ad Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
*Methodism 101 @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Don DeGraff (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Clinton, Living Faith Parish – Pastor Christine Minor-Heilig
Condolences to: the families of Milford Schulze and Ferne Schlarbaum
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Laity Sunday will be observed next Sunday, Oct. 16.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall next Sunday, Oct. 16 – 6:30 P.M.
Roadmap to Renewal Teams Wed., Oct. 19 @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway, Thurs., Oct. 20 – 7 P.M.
Salem Harvest Dinner & Country Store, Sat., Oct. 22, 5-7 P.M.
World Communion Sunday will be observed October 23.
OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
Sunday:
*Potato Bar @ Salem -11:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
*Crop Walk meet @ Salem – 1:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Finance Cmte. @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Sunday is the deadline to let Pastor Christy know if you’re interested in participating in the Lay Shepherding Ministry!
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon- 6 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Parish Choir Organizational Meeting@ Salem
7 P.M. Vocal &/or instrument, high school and
up, please come.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*N.O.W. Meeting @ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.
*Ad Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
*Methodism 101 @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Don DeGraff (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Clinton, Living Faith Parish – Pastor Christine Minor-Heilig
Condolences to: the families of Milford Schulze and Ferne Schlarbaum
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Laity Sunday will be observed next Sunday, Oct. 16.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall next Sunday, Oct. 16 – 6:30 P.M.
Roadmap to Renewal Teams Wed., Oct. 19 @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway, Thurs., Oct. 20 – 7 P.M.
Salem Harvest Dinner & Country Store, Sat., Oct. 22, 5-7 P.M.
World Communion Sunday will be observed October 23.
OTHER THINGS:
Van Horne Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, Oct. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Free will offering.
October 2, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*Methodism 101 @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*Bidwell-Riverside Work Trip
contact Dorothy Blackburn 227-7559 or
ldblckbrn@southslope.net for specifics.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Those interested in the Lay Shepherding ministry are to let Pastor Christy know by next Sunday, October 9 (319-350-6273) or christyehrle@peaceump.org A commitment of 7 or more is needed.
“I do so pray that this will happen within Peace Parish. This ministry is valuable in so many ways.” _Pastor Christy
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Brandon Fisher (E), Bill Fry (VH), Mechanicsville-Morley, First – Pastor Barb Krueger
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Attention Norway!
Thanksgiving Ingathering will be here before we know it. Needs for school kits are:
1. spiral notebooks (approx.. 8 ½ X 11) wide ruled,
70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more – no less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 ½” eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together so if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Potato Bar @ Salem, Oct. 9, 11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
Everyone welcome!
Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 9, 1:00 P.M. @ Van Horne
Finance Committee @ Norway, Sun., Oct. 9 – 7:00 P.M.
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Mon., Oct. 10, 7 P.M.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem, Wed.,
Oct. 12 – 6:30 P.M.
Norway meetings – Wed., Oct. 12 – 7:00 P.M.
Elberon, Thurs., Oct 13 – NOW Cmte. – 6:30,
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Salem, Thurs., Oct. 13 – 7 P.M.
World Communion Sunday will be observed October 23.
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
*Making school kit bags @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*Methodism 101 @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*Bidwell-Riverside Work Trip
contact Dorothy Blackburn 227-7559 or
ldblckbrn@southslope.net for specifics.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Those interested in the Lay Shepherding ministry are to let Pastor Christy know by next Sunday, October 9 (319-350-6273) or christyehrle@peaceump.org A commitment of 7 or more is needed.
“I do so pray that this will happen within Peace Parish. This ministry is valuable in so many ways.” _Pastor Christy
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH), Kim Miller (VH), Brandon Fisher (E), Bill Fry (VH), Mechanicsville-Morley, First – Pastor Barb Krueger
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Attention Norway!
Thanksgiving Ingathering will be here before we know it. Needs for school kits are:
1. spiral notebooks (approx.. 8 ½ X 11) wide ruled,
70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more – no less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 ½” eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together so if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Potato Bar @ Salem, Oct. 9, 11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
Everyone welcome!
Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 9, 1:00 P.M. @ Van Horne
Finance Committee @ Norway, Sun., Oct. 9 – 7:00 P.M.
Making school kit bags @ Elberon, Mon., Oct. 10, 7 P.M.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem, Wed.,
Oct. 12 – 6:30 P.M.
Norway meetings – Wed., Oct. 12 – 7:00 P.M.
Elberon, Thurs., Oct 13 – NOW Cmte. – 6:30,
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Salem, Thurs., Oct. 13 – 7 P.M.
World Communion Sunday will be observed October 23.
September 25, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Peace With Justice Sunday. Place your
offering in envelope provided or eartag
your check & place with your regular offering.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – noon potluck.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF/Confirmatin @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Thursday:
*Methodism 101 @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church Cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
Those interested in the Lay Shepherding ministry are to let Pastor Christy know by October 9. In order to have Kae Tritle come out from Iowa City and do the training, she needs to have a commitment of 7 or more.
“I do so pray that this will happen within Peace Parish. This ministry is valuable in so many ways.” _Pastor Christy
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Brandon & Cody Fisher (E), Bill Fry (VH), Clover Ridge – Pastor Mike Townsley
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home,
3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Making School Kit Bags @ Elberon
Mon., Oct. 3 – 7:00 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem – Wed., Oct. 5 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem – Thurs., Oct. 6 – 2:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway
Thurs., Oct. 6 – 7:00 P.M.
Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 9 – 1:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
‘See You at the Pole’
This Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 A.M. any interested high school/jr. high students and adults are encouraged to gather at the flag pole at the high school for ‘See You at the Pole’. There will be a short program and prayer. This is a nationwide event that will be taking place all across the United States. Please show your support by attending and especially reminding your youth to be there too! Any questions call Pastor Christy.
Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne
Beef & Pork Dinner, Sun., Oct. 2, 11:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Everyone welcome!
Sunday:
*Peace With Justice Sunday. Place your
offering in envelope provided or eartag
your check & place with your regular offering.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – noon potluck.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF/Confirmatin @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Thursday:
*Methodism 101 @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church Cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
Those interested in the Lay Shepherding ministry are to let Pastor Christy know by October 9. In order to have Kae Tritle come out from Iowa City and do the training, she needs to have a commitment of 7 or more.
“I do so pray that this will happen within Peace Parish. This ministry is valuable in so many ways.” _Pastor Christy
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Brandon & Cody Fisher (E), Bill Fry (VH), Clover Ridge – Pastor Mike Townsley
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home,
3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Please bring your choice of non-perishable holiday food items (ex: boxed stuffing, canned: meats, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/rice, Jello, Dream Whip, etc.) to the Elberon Church and place on the altar. Items collected will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving to help those in need during the holidays.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Making School Kit Bags @ Elberon
Mon., Oct. 3 – 7:00 P.M.
Dorcas Circle @ Salem – Wed., Oct. 5 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle @ Salem – Thurs., Oct. 6 – 2:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway
Thurs., Oct. 6 – 7:00 P.M.
Crop Walk, Sunday, Oct. 9 – 1:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
‘See You at the Pole’
This Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 A.M. any interested high school/jr. high students and adults are encouraged to gather at the flag pole at the high school for ‘See You at the Pole’. There will be a short program and prayer. This is a nationwide event that will be taking place all across the United States. Please show your support by attending and especially reminding your youth to be there too! Any questions call Pastor Christy.
Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne
Beef & Pork Dinner, Sun., Oct. 2, 11:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Everyone welcome!
September 18, 2011
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Elberon Church Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon
Community Building – 7:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Parish Meetings @ Salem – SPRC 7 P.M.
Parish Executive Council – 8 P.M.
(See name listing in other things section)
Thursday:
*Methodism 101 @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Martelle – Pastor John Keizer
A Parish Local Emergency Response Team is being formed. It is hoped that at least 1 person from each church will be involved. The goal of this team will be to have plans made for quick response when a local emergency arises. Please let Norm or Christy know if you’re interested.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Peace With Justice Sunday will be observed next Sunday, Sept.25. Please place your offering in the envelope that will be provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, September 26 - noon potluck.
United Methodist 101 @ Salem – Thurs, Sept. 29, 7 P.M.
Norway Church Cleaning - Sat., Oct. 1, 8:00 A.M.
Attention Salem UMW members! If you are interested in attending the 2011 Iowa UMW Annual Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Clear Lake, IA, please let Brenda know (442-3428 or lynnselk@netins.net) no later than tomorrow (19th) noon so registration can be sent in for you. There is no group transportation available at this time. If you’re going and willing to provide transportation for others please let her know that as well.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend the SPRC meeting on Wed. at 7 P.M. are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Eric Townsley, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser.
Those needing to join them for the PEC meeting at 8 P.M. are: Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Van Horne Lions Club Omelet Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 18, 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the First Response Station.
Sunday:
*Elberon Church Pancake Breakfast @ Elberon
Community Building – 7:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Parish Meetings @ Salem – SPRC 7 P.M.
Parish Executive Council – 8 P.M.
(See name listing in other things section)
Thursday:
*Methodism 101 @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lucylle Struve (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Martelle – Pastor John Keizer
A Parish Local Emergency Response Team is being formed. It is hoped that at least 1 person from each church will be involved. The goal of this team will be to have plans made for quick response when a local emergency arises. Please let Norm or Christy know if you’re interested.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSIONS CORNER:
Food Bank Items for month:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Peace With Justice Sunday will be observed next Sunday, Sept.25. Please place your offering in the envelope that will be provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
Ingathering is coming soon, the UMW at Salem will be collecting items for UMCOR Health Kits. Following are the items needed:
* 1 new hand towel
(15”x25” up to 17”x27”)
* 1 new washcloth
* 1 bath sized bar of soap in
wrapper (3 oz. or larger)
* 1 large, sturdy comb
(not pocket sized)
* 1 new toothbrush in original sealed
wrapper (adult size only)
* 1 new file or fingernail clipper (no
emery boards or toenail clippers)
* 6 band aids (3/4”)
* $1 for toothpaste to be purchased
by the UMCOR Depot.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, September 26 - noon potluck.
United Methodist 101 @ Salem – Thurs, Sept. 29, 7 P.M.
Norway Church Cleaning - Sat., Oct. 1, 8:00 A.M.
Attention Salem UMW members! If you are interested in attending the 2011 Iowa UMW Annual Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Clear Lake, IA, please let Brenda know (442-3428 or lynnselk@netins.net) no later than tomorrow (19th) noon so registration can be sent in for you. There is no group transportation available at this time. If you’re going and willing to provide transportation for others please let her know that as well.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend the SPRC meeting on Wed. at 7 P.M. are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Eric Townsley, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser.
Those needing to join them for the PEC meeting at 8 P.M. are: Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Van Horne Lions Club Omelet Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 18, 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the First Response Station.
September 11, 2011
This Week:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ Kickoff @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Lunch after worship @ Salem -11:15 A.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout Kickoff @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
Picnic – 5:30 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem - 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem,
– 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Interest for a parish choir has been expressed by some in the parish. An accompanist &/or director is needed. If you’re interested please let Norm or Christy know.
COMING UP:
Elberon UMC Pancake Breakfast, Sun., Sept. 18 – 7:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. @ Elberon Community Building.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall,
Sunday, Sept. 18 - 6:30 P.M.
“Books of the Bible” Study @ Elberon,
Mon., Sept. 19, - 6:00 P.M.
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center,
Tues., Sept. 20 – 10:30 A.M.
Parish Meetings @ Salem – Wed., Sept. 21,
SPRC – 7:00 P.M., PEC – 8:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway – Thurs., Sept. 22
7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Remember, Reflect, Respect
Sunday, Sept. 11 ~ Gates open at 1:30 pm Veterans Memorial Baseball Stadium 950 Rockford Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids Remember the past, reflect on the present, and respect those who serve for the future. Free & open to the public. Everyone invited to attend. All attending will receive a yellow wrist band with Remember, Reflect, Respect printed on it. We invite everyone to wear a yellow shirt or a shirt with yellow in it. Presented by the Inter-Religious Council & Cedar Rapids Police & Fire
Praise in the Park “Grand Slam for Jesus”
Sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall. Food, Activities, Live Music, Fun for Everyone!
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-8 P.M. Newhall Baseball Diamonds. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items to help the local food banks. (free will donations also accepted). For more info contact Kim at: 319.223.5406 or kimmiej@southslope.net
Van Horne Lions Club Omelet Breakfast Sun., Sept. 18, 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the First Response Station.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), All Grandparents in the District – Happy Grandparents’ Day!
Remember this week:
Maurice Pickering (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Bidwell Riverside date change!
The annual work trip to Bidwell Riverside will be Friday, October 7 instead of Tuesday, October 11 as previously announced. Please change the date on your calendar.
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ Kickoff @ Salem - 6:00 P.M.
*Lunch after worship @ Salem -11:15 A.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout Kickoff @ Elberon - 3:50 P.M.
Picnic – 5:30 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem - 3:30 P.M.
*MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem,
– 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Interest for a parish choir has been expressed by some in the parish. An accompanist &/or director is needed. If you’re interested please let Norm or Christy know.
COMING UP:
Elberon UMC Pancake Breakfast, Sun., Sept. 18 – 7:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. @ Elberon Community Building.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall,
Sunday, Sept. 18 - 6:30 P.M.
“Books of the Bible” Study @ Elberon,
Mon., Sept. 19, - 6:00 P.M.
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center,
Tues., Sept. 20 – 10:30 A.M.
Parish Meetings @ Salem – Wed., Sept. 21,
SPRC – 7:00 P.M., PEC – 8:00 P.M.
United Methodism 101 @ Norway – Thurs., Sept. 22
7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Remember, Reflect, Respect
Sunday, Sept. 11 ~ Gates open at 1:30 pm Veterans Memorial Baseball Stadium 950 Rockford Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids Remember the past, reflect on the present, and respect those who serve for the future. Free & open to the public. Everyone invited to attend. All attending will receive a yellow wrist band with Remember, Reflect, Respect printed on it. We invite everyone to wear a yellow shirt or a shirt with yellow in it. Presented by the Inter-Religious Council & Cedar Rapids Police & Fire
Praise in the Park “Grand Slam for Jesus”
Sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall. Food, Activities, Live Music, Fun for Everyone!
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-8 P.M. Newhall Baseball Diamonds. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items to help the local food banks. (free will donations also accepted). For more info contact Kim at: 319.223.5406 or kimmiej@southslope.net
Van Horne Lions Club Omelet Breakfast Sun., Sept. 18, 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the First Response Station.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), All Grandparents in the District – Happy Grandparents’ Day!
Remember this week:
Maurice Pickering (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Bidwell Riverside date change!
The annual work trip to Bidwell Riverside will be Friday, October 7 instead of Tuesday, October 11 as previously announced. Please change the date on your calendar.
September 4, 2011
This week:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Joint UMW Potluck @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Attention Norway
Ingathering is coming soon, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Sunday Schools resuming Sun., Sept. 11
Salem (9:00 A.M.) Lunch after worship (11:15 A.M.) Norway (10:15 A.M.)
PUMP 4 Christ Kickoff @ Salem
Sun., Sept. 11 – 6:00 P.M.
Kid’s Hangout Kickoff @ Elberon, Mon. Sept. 12
3:50 P.M. Picnic – 5:30 P.M.
Kid JAMS @ Salem, Wed., Sept. 14 – 3:30 P.M.
MidUMYF @ Salem, Wed., Sept. 14 – 3:30 P.M.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem,
Wed., Sept. 14 – 6:30 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Praise in the Park “Grand Slam for Jesus”
Sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall. Food, Activities, Live Music, Fun for Everyone!
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-8 P.M. Newhall Baseball Diamonds. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items to help the local food banks. (free will donations also accepted). For more info contact Kim at: 319.223.5406 or kimmiej@southslope.net
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Joint UMW Potluck @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
Attention Norway
Ingathering is coming soon, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Sunday Schools resuming Sun., Sept. 11
Salem (9:00 A.M.) Lunch after worship (11:15 A.M.) Norway (10:15 A.M.)
PUMP 4 Christ Kickoff @ Salem
Sun., Sept. 11 – 6:00 P.M.
Kid’s Hangout Kickoff @ Elberon, Mon. Sept. 12
3:50 P.M. Picnic – 5:30 P.M.
Kid JAMS @ Salem, Wed., Sept. 14 – 3:30 P.M.
MidUMYF @ Salem, Wed., Sept. 14 – 3:30 P.M.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem,
Wed., Sept. 14 – 6:30 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Praise in the Park “Grand Slam for Jesus”
Sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall. Food, Activities, Live Music, Fun for Everyone!
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4-8 P.M. Newhall Baseball Diamonds. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items to help the local food banks. (free will donations also accepted). For more info contact Kim at: 319.223.5406 or kimmiej@southslope.net
August 28, 2011
At the August meeting of the Parish Executive Council, it was decided to pursue 4 new directions for the upcoming year. These include: parish social events, parish choir, Lay Shepherding, and parish mission projects. If these are things you would be interested in, say something to Pastor Norm or Christy. More details will be made available in the coming weeks.
This Week:
Sunday:
Norway VBS Review/Evaluation - 10:00 A.M.
Norway Ice Cream Social – 4:30-7:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
* Special NOW Committee @ Elberon 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Bible Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*JAMS/Sunday School planning @ Salem
7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
COMING UP: Salem Joint UMW Potluck, Wed., Sept. 7 – 6:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Card Shower for Dale Christianson’s 90th Birthday, Monday, August 29.
His address is:
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
LIFT UP IN PRAYER: Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH),Three Rivers Parish - Pastor Michelle Williamson
This Week:
Sunday:
Norway VBS Review/Evaluation - 10:00 A.M.
Norway Ice Cream Social – 4:30-7:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
* Special NOW Committee @ Elberon 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Bible Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*JAMS/Sunday School planning @ Salem
7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring peanut butter/ jelly or your choice.
COMING UP: Salem Joint UMW Potluck, Wed., Sept. 7 – 6:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Card Shower for Dale Christianson’s 90th Birthday, Monday, August 29.
His address is:
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
LIFT UP IN PRAYER: Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH),Three Rivers Parish - Pastor Michelle Williamson
August 14, 2011
Sunday:
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Care Center
1:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*VH Dorcas Circle Cook’s Day Out
Meet at church 9:30 A.M., Keystone Cameron
Park Р10:00 A.M., Lincoln Caf̩ (Belle Plaine)
– 11:30 P.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Norway
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Delbert Hastings (N), Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Central City, First – Pastor Joshua Hansen
Condolences to: The Ralph Bridgewater family
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, August 22 – 7:00 P.M.
Norway Ice Cream Social – Sunday, August 28 – 4:30-7:00 P.M.
Attention Salem!
We would like those who have helped with JAMS and Sunday School this past year and anyone interested in helping, to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss this coming year.
OTHER THINGS:
Attention Norway!
The sign up sheets for the ice cream social are on the back table. PLEASE sign anyplace you can help. Please place the posters so others will know about the social.
Card Shower for Dale Christianson’s 90th Birthday, Monday, August 29.
His address is:
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Care Center
1:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*VH Dorcas Circle Cook’s Day Out
Meet at church 9:30 A.M., Keystone Cameron
Park Р10:00 A.M., Lincoln Caf̩ (Belle Plaine)
– 11:30 P.M.
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*VBS @ Norway – 5:30-7:00 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Norway
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Delbert Hastings (N), Joe Kozlik (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Central City, First – Pastor Joshua Hansen
Condolences to: The Ralph Bridgewater family
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Monday, August 22 – 7:00 P.M.
Norway Ice Cream Social – Sunday, August 28 – 4:30-7:00 P.M.
Attention Salem!
We would like those who have helped with JAMS and Sunday School this past year and anyone interested in helping, to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss this coming year.
OTHER THINGS:
Attention Norway!
The sign up sheets for the ice cream social are on the back table. PLEASE sign anyplace you can help. Please place the posters so others will know about the social.
Card Shower for Dale Christianson’s 90th Birthday, Monday, August 29.
His address is:
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care,
3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
August 7, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), North Liberty, First – Pastor Alecia Williams
Sunday:
*Norway Finance Committee - 7:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
@ Salem - 6:30 P.M.
*Parish Meetings @ Norway - 7:00 P.M.
(see other things for list of those
needing to attend)
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Salem Dorcas Circle Cook’s Day Out
Thursday, August 18 meet at church at 9:45 A.M.
Keystone Cameron Park (main street) – 10 A.M.
Lincoln Caf̩ (Belle Plaine) Р11:30 A.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend Parish meetings Wednesday night are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall
Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the Newhall Park, 5-7:30 P.M. Homemade ice cream, pies, cakes, bars, maidrites, coffee, ice tea, lemonade. Band will play at 6:00 P.M. Free will offering.
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), North Liberty, First – Pastor Alecia Williams
Sunday:
*Norway Finance Committee - 7:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
@ Salem - 6:30 P.M.
*Parish Meetings @ Norway - 7:00 P.M.
(see other things for list of those
needing to attend)
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring instant potatoes/rice or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Salem Dorcas Circle Cook’s Day Out
Thursday, August 18 meet at church at 9:45 A.M.
Keystone Cameron Park (main street) – 10 A.M.
Lincoln Caf̩ (Belle Plaine) Р11:30 A.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend Parish meetings Wednesday night are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall
Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the Newhall Park, 5-7:30 P.M. Homemade ice cream, pies, cakes, bars, maidrites, coffee, ice tea, lemonade. Band will play at 6:00 P.M. Free will offering.
July 31, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Iowa City Hospice – Mary Johnston, Rebecca Carver
Sunday:
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Salem
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
UMW Events
*August 22nd is the Mission Study Day at Marengo.
*Annual District meeting is September 9th at
Shueyville UMC.
If you are interested in going to either or both of these contact Pam Claassen 228-8685 or Dorothy Blackburn 227-7559.
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Iowa City Hospice – Mary Johnston, Rebecca Carver
Sunday:
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Tuesday:
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
*VBS @ Salem – 6:00-8:00 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Salem
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
UMW Events
*August 22nd is the Mission Study Day at Marengo.
*Annual District meeting is September 9th at
Shueyville UMC.
If you are interested in going to either or both of these contact Pam Claassen 228-8685 or Dorothy Blackburn 227-7559.
July 24, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Hospital Chaplains – Nick Longworth, Dave Pacholke
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Salem Committee Meetings – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*VBS Review & Kid’s Hangout Planning
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
*Treasurers to have the Strength For Service
offering from your church to the parish office
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION CORNER
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
Strength for Service Offering
If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering today.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Ralph Bridgewater (VH), Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Hospital Chaplains – Nick Longworth, Dave Pacholke
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Salem Committee Meetings – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*VBS Review & Kid’s Hangout Planning
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
*Treasurers to have the Strength For Service
offering from your church to the parish office
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION CORNER
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
Strength for Service Offering
If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering today.
COMING UP:
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
July 17, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Hillcrest Family Services – Gary Gansemer, Maria Wiblin
Sunday:
*VBS setup @ Elberon – 1:30 P.M.
Help needed! Representatives from Salem
and Norway are welcome to come see how
everything goes together.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Tuesday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Thursday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Friday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Elberon – 7:45 P.M.
All are welcome!
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*VBS cleanup @ Elberon – 9:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION CORNER
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
Strength for Service Offering
If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering through July 24. Treasurers please have the offering from your church to the Parish office by July 28.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Mon., July 25 – 7:00 P.M.
Salem Meetings, Wed., July 27
Committees – 7:00 P.M.
Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Tractor Ride – Rain or Shine!
The Clover Ridge UM Church and the Oxford UM Church are sponsoring a tractor ride. They are looking for tractors, drivers and a fun day. Cost is $40.00 which includes breakfast and lunch for one driver. Additional meal tickets will be available on site. For application and for more information visit: http://www.cloverridgechurch.org/index.php?page=tractor-ride or call Clover Ridge UM Church 319-846-2349 or Oxford UM Church 319-828-1005.
Bill Fry (VH), Joan Mithelman (N), Marion Retter (VH), Hillcrest Family Services – Gary Gansemer, Maria Wiblin
Sunday:
*VBS setup @ Elberon – 1:30 P.M.
Help needed! Representatives from Salem
and Norway are welcome to come see how
everything goes together.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Tuesday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Thursday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
Friday:
*VBS @ Elberon - 6:00-7:45 P.M.
*VBS Closing @ Elberon – 7:45 P.M.
All are welcome!
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*VBS cleanup @ Elberon – 9:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
MISSION CORNER
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Attention Norway
School supplies are currently on sale. If you see a good sale, think about our school kits. We need:
1. spiral notebooks (approx. 8 1/2 X
11) wide ruled, 70 pages
2. one 30 cm metric ruler
3. one box of 24 crayons ( no more
or less) Crayola preferred
4. one 2 1/2" eraser
5. one blunt scissors
6. one hand pencil sharpener
7. six unsharpened pencils with
erasers.
Many baby jackets are put together, if you wish to help purchase snaps, see Nola Moser.
Strength for Service Offering
If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering through July 24. Treasurers please have the offering from your church to the Parish office by July 28.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW – Mon., July 25 – 7:00 P.M.
Salem Meetings, Wed., July 27
Committees – 7:00 P.M.
Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Tractor Ride – Rain or Shine!
The Clover Ridge UM Church and the Oxford UM Church are sponsoring a tractor ride. They are looking for tractors, drivers and a fun day. Cost is $40.00 which includes breakfast and lunch for one driver. Additional meal tickets will be available on site. For application and for more information visit: http://www.cloverridgechurch.org/index.php?page=tractor-ride or call Clover Ridge UM Church 319-846-2349 or Oxford UM Church 319-828-1005.
July 10, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Gabe Andrews (E), Marion Retter (VH), Pictured Rocks Camp & Retreat Center – Gary Wilson and Staff
This Week:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*Elberon meetings:
VBS – 6:00 P.M.
NOW – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Strength for Service Offering
Is an opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel with a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering through July 24. Treasurers please have the offering from your church to the Parish office by July 28.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
VBS setup @ Elberon – Sun., July 17 – 1:30 P.M.
Help needed! Representatives from Salem and Norway
are welcome to come see how everything goes together.
VBS @ Elberon - Mon., July 18 – Fri., July 22,
6:00-7:45 P.M.
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Tractor Ride – Rain or Shine!
The Clover Ridge UM Church and the Oxford UM Church are sponsoring a tractor ride. They are looking for tractors, drivers and a fun day. Cost is $40.00 which includes breakfast and lunch for one driver. Additional meal tickets will be available on site. For application and for more information visit: http://www.cloverridgechurch.org/index.php?page=tractor-ride or call Clover Ridge UM Church 319-846-2349 or Oxford UM Church 319-828-1005.
Gabe Andrews (E), Marion Retter (VH), Pictured Rocks Camp & Retreat Center – Gary Wilson and Staff
This Week:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*Elberon meetings:
VBS – 6:00 P.M.
NOW – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Strength for Service Offering
Is an opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel with a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. If you have not yet had the opportunity, you can place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering through July 24. Treasurers please have the offering from your church to the Parish office by July 28.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
VBS setup @ Elberon – Sun., July 17 – 1:30 P.M.
Help needed! Representatives from Salem and Norway
are welcome to come see how everything goes together.
VBS @ Elberon - Mon., July 18 – Fri., July 22,
6:00-7:45 P.M.
VBS @ Salem - Sun., July 31 – Thurs., Aug. 4
6:00-8:00 P.M.
VBS @ Norway – Mon., Aug. 15 – Fri., Aug. 19
5:30-7:00 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Tractor Ride – Rain or Shine!
The Clover Ridge UM Church and the Oxford UM Church are sponsoring a tractor ride. They are looking for tractors, drivers and a fun day. Cost is $40.00 which includes breakfast and lunch for one driver. Additional meal tickets will be available on site. For application and for more information visit: http://www.cloverridgechurch.org/index.php?page=tractor-ride or call Clover Ridge UM Church 319-846-2349 or Oxford UM Church 319-828-1005.
July 3, 2011
Sunday:
*Pastor Norm and Althea are on vacation
through Tuesday, July 5. Mike or Diane
Townsley are handling emergencies during
this time. You can contact them directly at
319-551-3874 or contact Brenda at 319-310-
7741 and she will contact them for you.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*DeWall Circle meet @ Salem, 9:30 A.M.
Out to Brunch at Lincoln Café in Belle Plaine.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH), IA Wesley Foundation, clergy – Paul Shultz, Marsha Acord, Michael Bell
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Strength for Service Sunday
Today we have the opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel. Strength for Service to God and Country is a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. In honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11 and Strength for Service, for every $200 donated, our parish will receive 20 books to distribute locally in our communities. Place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wed., July 13 – 6:30 P.M. @ Salem
Norway Meetings Wed., July 13 – 7:00 P.M.
Elberon Meetings, Thurs. July 14,
NOW Cmte. – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
VBS @ Elberon - Mon., July 18 – Fri., July 22,
6:00-7:45 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Free Camp Embracing Memories
Third annual free children’s grief camp
St. Luke’s Hospice is proud to offer a unique camp to help children and families cope with the death of a loved one.
Saturday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. – overnight
Sunday, Sept. 25: Morning – 11 a.m.
For more information or registration materials, call St. Luke’s Hospice at 319.369.7744.
Become a hospice volunteer
Are you looking to give back? Do you have a passion for making a difference in others lives? If you answered “yes” St. Luke’s Hospice needs you! The next hospice volunteer orientation will take place Sat., Aug. 20 and 27 from 9-4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospice. Or you can contact Lynette at 319.368.5632 or oliverlm@crstlukes.com with questions.
*Pastor Norm and Althea are on vacation
through Tuesday, July 5. Mike or Diane
Townsley are handling emergencies during
this time. You can contact them directly at
319-551-3874 or contact Brenda at 319-310-
7741 and she will contact them for you.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Friday:
*DeWall Circle meet @ Salem, 9:30 A.M.
Out to Brunch at Lincoln Café in Belle Plaine.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH), IA Wesley Foundation, clergy – Paul Shultz, Marsha Acord, Michael Bell
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
Strength for Service Sunday
Today we have the opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel. Strength for Service to God and Country is a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. In honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11 and Strength for Service, for every $200 donated, our parish will receive 20 books to distribute locally in our communities. Place your offering in one of the envelopes sent with the bulletins or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wed., July 13 – 6:30 P.M. @ Salem
Norway Meetings Wed., July 13 – 7:00 P.M.
Elberon Meetings, Thurs. July 14,
NOW Cmte. – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.
VBS @ Elberon - Mon., July 18 – Fri., July 22,
6:00-7:45 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Free Camp Embracing Memories
Third annual free children’s grief camp
St. Luke’s Hospice is proud to offer a unique camp to help children and families cope with the death of a loved one.
Saturday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. – overnight
Sunday, Sept. 25: Morning – 11 a.m.
For more information or registration materials, call St. Luke’s Hospice at 319.369.7744.
Become a hospice volunteer
Are you looking to give back? Do you have a passion for making a difference in others lives? If you answered “yes” St. Luke’s Hospice needs you! The next hospice volunteer orientation will take place Sat., Aug. 20 and 27 from 9-4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospice. Or you can contact Lynette at 319.368.5632 or oliverlm@crstlukes.com with questions.
June 26, 2011
Sunday:
*Pastor Norm and Althea are on vacation
through Tuesday, July 5. Mike or Diane
Townsley will be handling emergencies during
this time. You can contact them directly at
319-846-2349 or Brenda will be available to
contact them for you at 319-310-7741.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH), Peace Parish – Pastors Norm and Christy
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem Wed., July 6 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle meet @ Salem, 9:30 A.M., Friday, July 8
for Out to Brunch at Lincoln Café in Belle Plaine.
*Pastor Norm and Althea are on vacation
through Tuesday, July 5. Mike or Diane
Townsley will be handling emergencies during
this time. You can contact them directly at
319-846-2349 or Brenda will be available to
contact them for you at 319-310-7741.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH), Peace Parish – Pastors Norm and Christy
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring drinks or your choice.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem Wed., July 6 – 7:00 P.M.
DeWall Circle meet @ Salem, 9:30 A.M., Friday, July 8
for Out to Brunch at Lincoln Café in Belle Plaine.
June 19, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH), Peace Parish – Pastors Norm and Christy
Sunday:
*Pastor Christy gone to Licensing School
through Sat. (25th).
*Pastor Norm and Althea will be on vacation
this Friday (24th) through Tuesday, July 5.
Mike or Diane Townsley will be handling
emergencies during this time. You will need to
contact them directly at 319-846-2349 Friday
(24th) through Monday (27th). After this, if you
wish, Brenda will be available to contact them
for you at 319-310-7741.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Items in to parish office by 10:00 A.M. to be
included in Sunday bulletin announcements.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW Monday, June 27 @ 7:00 P.M.
Marion Retter (VH), Peace Parish – Pastors Norm and Christy
Sunday:
*Pastor Christy gone to Licensing School
through Sat. (25th).
*Pastor Norm and Althea will be on vacation
this Friday (24th) through Tuesday, July 5.
Mike or Diane Townsley will be handling
emergencies during this time. You will need to
contact them directly at 319-846-2349 Friday
(24th) through Monday (27th). After this, if you
wish, Brenda will be available to contact them
for you at 319-310-7741.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Items in to parish office by 10:00 A.M. to be
included in Sunday bulletin announcements.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Norway UMW Monday, June 27 @ 7:00 P.M.
June 12, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
June 12, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH)
Condolences to the Glenn Kaloupek family
This Week:
Sunday:
Pastor Christy on vacation through Friday (17th) and gone to Licensing School, Sat. (18th) through Sat. (25th).
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Parish Executive Council Mtg. @ Salem
7:00 P.M. Those needing to attend are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Bruce Miller, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cowboy Church Tent Revival @ Elberon
Morning Service – 10:00 A.M. till noon
Lunch – Noon-1:00 P.M.
Afternoon Service – 1:00 -3:00 P.M.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
Opportunity to help!
Cassill Motors in Cedar Rapids is collecting items for victims of the Joplin, MO tornado until June 18. Cassill Motors is located on the southwest corner of the 16th Ave. and West Post Rd intersection. No clothing is needed. If you will not be in Cedar Rapids and would like to donate or have questions call Janet Koeppen at 319-210-4316.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 A.M.
OTHER THINGS:
You are cordially invited to attend the Missionary Luncheon at Marengo First UMC at 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 16. Missionary speaker, Vara Groot will speak on the topic “Love Weighs more than Gold” following the luncheon. Please R.S.V.P. to Zoe Maddex (319-642-9424) by June 13 with approximate number attending. If no answer please leave a message.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
June 12, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Marion Retter (VH)
Condolences to the Glenn Kaloupek family
This Week:
Sunday:
Pastor Christy on vacation through Friday (17th) and gone to Licensing School, Sat. (18th) through Sat. (25th).
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Parish Executive Council Mtg. @ Salem
7:00 P.M. Those needing to attend are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Angie Sedlacek, Bruce Miller, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cowboy Church Tent Revival @ Elberon
Morning Service – 10:00 A.M. till noon
Lunch – Noon-1:00 P.M.
Afternoon Service – 1:00 -3:00 P.M.
Remember this week:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
Opportunity to help!
Cassill Motors in Cedar Rapids is collecting items for victims of the Joplin, MO tornado until June 18. Cassill Motors is located on the southwest corner of the 16th Ave. and West Post Rd intersection. No clothing is needed. If you will not be in Cedar Rapids and would like to donate or have questions call Janet Koeppen at 319-210-4316.
The UMCOR Advance to help Joplin victims is Spring Storms 2011 #3021326. Eartag your check and place with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 A.M.
OTHER THINGS:
You are cordially invited to attend the Missionary Luncheon at Marengo First UMC at 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 16. Missionary speaker, Vara Groot will speak on the topic “Love Weighs more than Gold” following the luncheon. Please R.S.V.P. to Zoe Maddex (319-642-9424) by June 13 with approximate number attending. If no answer please leave a message.
The Week of June 5, 2011
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
2011 Iowa Annual Conference
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sunday:
*Lunch @ Salem after worship
*Pastors gone to 2011 Iowa Annual Conference through Tuesday. If you have an emergency Pastor Norm can be reached on his cellphone 319-721-9213.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Norway City Wide Garage Sales, 8:00 A.M.-?.
The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
COMING UP:
Communion in all churches next Sunday, June 12.
Cowboy Church Tent Revival Saturday, June 18 in Elberon Morning Service – 10:00 A.M. till noon Lunch (available for purchase) – Noon-1:00 P.M. Afternoon Service – 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M. Plan to come and spend the day.
2011 Iowa Annual Conference
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sunday:
*Lunch @ Salem after worship
*Pastors gone to 2011 Iowa Annual Conference through Tuesday. If you have an emergency Pastor Norm can be reached on his cellphone 319-721-9213.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem 6:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Norway City Wide Garage Sales, 8:00 A.M.-?.
The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH:
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring canned/ packaged meals or your choice.
COMING UP:
Communion in all churches next Sunday, June 12.
Cowboy Church Tent Revival Saturday, June 18 in Elberon Morning Service – 10:00 A.M. till noon Lunch (available for purchase) – Noon-1:00 P.M. Afternoon Service – 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M. Plan to come and spend the day.
May 29, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 29, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Millie Ohde (E), Dorothy Blackburn (N), Mt. Vernon – Pastors Frank Seydel & Becky High
THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle Breakfast @ Salem
8:30 A.M. An invitation is extended to all ladies
who would enjoy a fun filled fellowship to join
them! If you would like, you can bring a special
coffee/tea cup and join the members in a time
of sharing what makes it special.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
Strength for Service Sunday
On Sunday, July 3, we will again have the opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel by collecting a special Strength for Service offering. Strength for Service to God and Country is a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these much needed books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. In honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11 and Strength for Service, for every $200 donated, our parish will receive 20 books to distribute locally in our communities.
COMING UP:
2011 Annual Conference
June 4-7 in Des Moines. Both pastors as well as Eric Townsley and Lois Stull will be attending.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 P.M. in Salem Hall, Van Horne.
Mark your calendars!
Norway City-wide Garage Sales, June 11, 8:00 A.M.-?? The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 29, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Millie Ohde (E), Dorothy Blackburn (N), Mt. Vernon – Pastors Frank Seydel & Becky High
THIS WEEK:
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle Breakfast @ Salem
8:30 A.M. An invitation is extended to all ladies
who would enjoy a fun filled fellowship to join
them! If you would like, you can bring a special
coffee/tea cup and join the members in a time
of sharing what makes it special.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
Strength for Service Sunday
On Sunday, July 3, we will again have the opportunity to thank our military troops/service personnel by collecting a special Strength for Service offering. Strength for Service to God and Country is a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help to send these much needed books to the men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. In honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11 and Strength for Service, for every $200 donated, our parish will receive 20 books to distribute locally in our communities.
COMING UP:
2011 Annual Conference
June 4-7 in Des Moines. Both pastors as well as Eric Townsley and Lois Stull will be attending.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 P.M. in Salem Hall, Van Horne.
Mark your calendars!
Norway City-wide Garage Sales, June 11, 8:00 A.M.-?? The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
May 22, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 22, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Millie Ohde (E), Maurice Pickering (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Marion Retter (VH), Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Center Point – Pastor Mike Ellson
This Week:
Sunday:
*Reception for Marion Retter @ Salem
following worship.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Kid’s Hangout end of year meal @ Elberon
5:30 P.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth – 3:30 p.m.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Elberon Bread Ministry, Saturday, May 28. Packaging of bread at church 9:00 A.M. Delivery at 2:00 P.M. Can you bake? Can you package? Can you deliver &/or drive? You’re needed!
Mark your calendars!
Norway City-wide Garage Sales, June 11, 8:00 A.M.-?? The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 22, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Millie Ohde (E), Maurice Pickering (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Marion Retter (VH), Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Center Point – Pastor Mike Ellson
This Week:
Sunday:
*Reception for Marion Retter @ Salem
following worship.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Kid’s Hangout end of year meal @ Elberon
5:30 P.M.
*Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth – 3:30 p.m.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Elberon Bread Ministry, Saturday, May 28. Packaging of bread at church 9:00 A.M. Delivery at 2:00 P.M. Can you bake? Can you package? Can you deliver &/or drive? You’re needed!
Mark your calendars!
Norway City-wide Garage Sales, June 11, 8:00 A.M.-?? The Norway Church will be participating with a Garage Sale/Brat Lunch/Baked Goods.
May 15, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 15, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Millie Ohde (E), Maurice Pickering (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Marion Retter (VH), Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Palo – Pastor John Howerton
This Week:
Sunday:
*Graduate Recognition during regular
worship all churches.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
*Special NOW Cmte. Mtg. @ Elberon- 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth – 3:30 p.m.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*VBS planning mtg. @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Glenn Kaloupek (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Kid’s Hangout End of Year Meal @ Elberon, Monday, May 23 – 5:30 P.M.
Norway UMW Monday, May 23 – 7:00 P.M.
Mark your calendars!
Cowboy Church Tent Revival @ Elberon, Saturday, June 18. Tentative time is 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Food will be available over the lunch hour.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 15, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Millie Ohde (E), Maurice Pickering (VH), Don DeGraff (VH), Joe Kozlik (VH), Marion Retter (VH), Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Palo – Pastor John Howerton
This Week:
Sunday:
*Graduate Recognition during regular
worship all churches.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall
6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
*Special NOW Cmte. Mtg. @ Elberon- 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Prayer Group @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth – 3:30 p.m.
*Kid Jams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*VBS planning mtg. @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Glenn Kaloupek (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Kid’s Hangout End of Year Meal @ Elberon, Monday, May 23 – 5:30 P.M.
Norway UMW Monday, May 23 – 7:00 P.M.
Mark your calendars!
Cowboy Church Tent Revival @ Elberon, Saturday, June 18. Tentative time is 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Food will be available over the lunch hour.
May 8, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 8, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s – Pastors Harlan Gillespie, Phil Rogers, Allison Warren, Sherrie Ilg
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Native American Ministries (special UM
offering) Please place your offering in the
envelope provided or eartag your check and
place with your regular offering. If you’re not
prepared this week you can give later.
*PUMPT 4 Christ family get-together @ Salem
6:00-7:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Parish Committees @ Elberon - 7:00 P.M.
*Parish Exec. Council @ Elberon - 7:45 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Graduation Recognition Sunday, May 15 at all churches during regular worship.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, Sunday, May 15 – 6:30 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend the Parish meetings this Wednesday are:
Parish Committees:
SPRC: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Eric Townsley, Julie Kaiser
NOW Cmte: Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler
Trustees: Wayne Klemmensen, Salem Trustee chair, Norway Trustee chair
Worship: Alicia Lidtke, Dorothy Blackburn, Gina Embray
Parish Executive Council: In addition to those listed above: John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 8, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King , Marshall Freeman, Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s – Pastors Harlan Gillespie, Phil Rogers, Allison Warren, Sherrie Ilg
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Native American Ministries (special UM
offering) Please place your offering in the
envelope provided or eartag your check and
place with your regular offering. If you’re not
prepared this week you can give later.
*PUMPT 4 Christ family get-together @ Salem
6:00-7:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Parish Committees @ Elberon - 7:00 P.M.
*Parish Exec. Council @ Elberon - 7:45 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
UMCOR OPPORTUNITIES:
An Advance Special for the Mapleton, IA. Tornado has been created. Advance #223
Advance #3021326 (2011 Spring Storms) will aid Alabama and the South.
Your offering for these advances can be made to your church. Eartag with the advance # and placed with your regular offering.
COMING UP:
Graduation Recognition Sunday, May 15 at all churches during regular worship.
Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, Sunday, May 15 – 6:30 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend the Parish meetings this Wednesday are:
Parish Committees:
SPRC: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Eric Townsley, Julie Kaiser
NOW Cmte: Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler
Trustees: Wayne Klemmensen, Salem Trustee chair, Norway Trustee chair
Worship: Alicia Lidtke, Dorothy Blackburn, Gina Embray
Parish Executive Council: In addition to those listed above: John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt.
May 1, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 1, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Amish Circuit – Pastor Marlene Janssen
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Parish Pastor Appreciation Potluck
@ Elberon – noon. If you wish please bring
food to share and your own table service.
Drinks will be furnished.
*Blairstown Last Service @ 7:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ to attend Blairstown service
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
*Special Ad Council meeting @ Elberon
7:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth Field Trip – 1:15 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
2011 Lenten Offerings
Women at the Well - $136.00
(each church share of credit $34.00)
Builders Call - $76.00
(each church share of credit $19.00)
UMCOR Sager Brown - $144.00
(each church share of credit $36.00)
COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 P.M. at Salem.
Parish Meetings @ Elberon, Wednesday, May 11.
Committees – 7:00 P.M.
Executive Council – 7:45 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Light the way to a cure…. On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of family and friends who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148.
Please join us on June 3 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School track in Vinton with the opening ceremony starting at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight against cancer.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
May 1, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Dorothy Blackburn (N), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Amish Circuit – Pastor Marlene Janssen
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Parish Pastor Appreciation Potluck
@ Elberon – noon. If you wish please bring
food to share and your own table service.
Drinks will be furnished.
*Blairstown Last Service @ 7:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ to attend Blairstown service
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6:00 PM
*Special Ad Council meeting @ Elberon
7:00 PM
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth Field Trip – 1:15 P.M.
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
2011 Lenten Offerings
Women at the Well - $136.00
(each church share of credit $34.00)
Builders Call - $76.00
(each church share of credit $19.00)
UMCOR Sager Brown - $144.00
(each church share of credit $36.00)
COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 P.M. at Salem.
Parish Meetings @ Elberon, Wednesday, May 11.
Committees – 7:00 P.M.
Executive Council – 7:45 P.M.
OTHER THINGS:
Light the way to a cure…. On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of family and friends who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148.
Please join us on June 3 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School track in Vinton with the opening ceremony starting at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight against cancer.
April 24, 2011
This week:
Sunday:
*Happy Easter!
*Sunrise Service/Confirmation @ Salem – 6:30 A.M.
*Easter Breakfast @ Salem – 7:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Norway – 9:00 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Salem – 10:14 A.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
* Norway UMW Noon Potluck
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne
9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Salem Committee meetings – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Friday:
*M.S. Youth/Conf. overnight @ Pictured
Rocks 4:00 P.M. –Saturday 1:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Coming Up:
Special Ad Council meeting @ Elberon, Monday, May 2 at 7:00 P.M.
2011 Lenten offerings:
Women at the Well - $136.00
Builders Call - $76.00
UMCOR Sager Brown Depot - $144.00
Remember:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone 52249
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), C.R. St. Mark’s – Pastor Gary Hoyt
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – soaps, detergents, cleaners or your choice.
OTHER THINGS
Light the way to a cure….On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of those who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148. The opening ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight.
Sunday:
*Happy Easter!
*Sunrise Service/Confirmation @ Salem – 6:30 A.M.
*Easter Breakfast @ Salem – 7:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Elberon – 8:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Norway – 9:00 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Salem – 10:14 A.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
* Norway UMW Noon Potluck
*Books of the Bible study @ Elberon – 6 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St., Van Horne
9:30 A.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Salem Committee meetings – 7:00 P.M.
*Salem Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.
Friday:
*M.S. Youth/Conf. overnight @ Pictured
Rocks 4:00 P.M. –Saturday 1:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Coming Up:
Special Ad Council meeting @ Elberon, Monday, May 2 at 7:00 P.M.
2011 Lenten offerings:
Women at the Well - $136.00
Builders Call - $76.00
UMCOR Sager Brown Depot - $144.00
Remember:
Karen Wiese (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone 52249
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), C.R. St. Mark’s – Pastor Gary Hoyt
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – soaps, detergents, cleaners or your choice.
OTHER THINGS
Light the way to a cure….On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of those who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148. The opening ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight.
April 17, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 17, 2011
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lorayne Votrobeck (E), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Tipton, First – Pastor Paul Fredericksen
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem,
during regular worship
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting
@ Salem at 2:00 P.M.
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, at 3:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ Field Trip to Conrad UMC
5:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall,
at 6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon,
at 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
COMING UP:
Those needing to attend the Parish Executive Council meeting this afternoon are: Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Shirley Pender, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler, Sherry Thoennes, Alicia Lidtke, Gina Embray, Wayne Klemmensen, Norway trustee chair, Salem trustee chair, Celia Hartz, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt. All are welcome!
*Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service @ Salem, next Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 A.M. Breakfast following at 7:30 A.M. Special Easter services at all churches at regular worship times.
OTHER THINGS:
Light the way to a cure…. On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of family and friends who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148.
Please join us on June 3 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School track in Vinton with the opening ceremony starting at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight against cancer.
Van Horne Lions and Future Green Omelet Breakfast at the 1st response station 8:30 - 12:30 today. Free Will Offering
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 17, 2011
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lorayne Votrobeck (E), George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Tipton, First – Pastor Paul Fredericksen
THIS WEEK:
Today:
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem,
during regular worship
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting
@ Salem at 2:00 P.M.
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, at 3:00 P.M.
*PUMPT 4 Christ Field Trip to Conrad UMC
5:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall,
at 6:30 P.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon,
at 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Ferne Schlarbaum (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
COMING UP:
Those needing to attend the Parish Executive Council meeting this afternoon are: Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Shirley Pender, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler, Sherry Thoennes, Alicia Lidtke, Gina Embray, Wayne Klemmensen, Norway trustee chair, Salem trustee chair, Celia Hartz, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt. All are welcome!
*Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service @ Salem, next Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 A.M. Breakfast following at 7:30 A.M. Special Easter services at all churches at regular worship times.
OTHER THINGS:
Light the way to a cure…. On Friday June 3, 2011 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Track in Vinton, luminaries will be lit at dusk in memory and honor of family and friends who have battled cancer. Choose to recognize a loved one or friend and help support the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminary. Forms can be found in Van Horne at the bank, telephone office & library. Any questions, please call Sally Donald at 228-8148.
Please join us on June 3 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School track in Vinton with the opening ceremony starting at 7 p.m. Bring a team and join the fight against cancer.
Van Horne Lions and Future Green Omelet Breakfast at the 1st response station 8:30 - 12:30 today. Free Will Offering
April 10, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 10, 2011
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Steve Bridgewater (VH), Shirley Pender (B), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), C.R. St. James – Pastor Beth Harbaugh
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
*Lenten Service @ Blairstown– 4:30 P.M.
Gerald Slaymaker will be speaking on
UMCOR Sager Brown Depot. Meal following
with offering going to UMCOR.
*Blairstown meeting – 2:30 P.M.
*The Blairstown Church invites the other parish
churches to a 'sharing' opportunity after the
Lenten program and meal this afternoon.
Tables will be set up in fellowship hall with
kitchenware, craft items, things from the
storage closets, hymnals, and books. All
interested can stay and check out what they
have to 'share!'
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” Study
@ Elberon – 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
@ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*NOW Committee @ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.
*Ad Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
COMING UP:
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem, during regular worship next Sunday, April 17.
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting @ Salem, next Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 P.M. Those needing to attend: Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Shirley Pender, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler, Sherry Thoennes, Alicia Lidtke, Gina Embray, Wayne Klemmensen, Norway trustee chair, Salem trustee chair, Celia Hartz, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt. All are welcome!
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, next Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, next Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon, Monday, April 18 @ 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
*Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service @ Salem, Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 A.M. Breakfast following at 7:30 A.M. Special Easter services at all churches at regular worship times.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 10, 2011
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:
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M. Sun
Norway – 10:15 A.M. Sun
Elberon – 4:00 P.M. Mon
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Steve Bridgewater (VH), Shirley Pender (B), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), C.R. St. James – Pastor Beth Harbaugh
THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
*Lenten Service @ Blairstown– 4:30 P.M.
Gerald Slaymaker will be speaking on
UMCOR Sager Brown Depot. Meal following
with offering going to UMCOR.
*Blairstown meeting – 2:30 P.M.
*The Blairstown Church invites the other parish
churches to a 'sharing' opportunity after the
Lenten program and meal this afternoon.
Tables will be set up in fellowship hall with
kitchenware, craft items, things from the
storage closets, hymnals, and books. All
interested can stay and check out what they
have to 'share!'
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” Study
@ Elberon – 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*M.S. Youth/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace”
@ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
*Norway meetings – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:
*NOW Committee @ Elberon – 6:30 P.M.
*Ad Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
COMING UP:
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem, during regular worship next Sunday, April 17.
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting @ Salem, next Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 P.M. Those needing to attend: Evelyn Schulze, Sue Schulze, Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Shirley Pender, Brenda Selk, Angie Sedlacek, Chris Lafler, Sherry Thoennes, Alicia Lidtke, Gina Embray, Wayne Klemmensen, Norway trustee chair, Salem trustee chair, Celia Hartz, John Brockschink, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt. All are welcome!
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, next Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, next Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon, Monday, April 18 @ 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
*Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service @ Salem, Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 A.M. Breakfast following at 7:30 A.M. Special Easter services at all churches at regular worship times.
April 3, 2011
PEACE UNITED METHODIST PARISH
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 3, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Shirley Pender (B), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Sherrill – Pastor Linda VonFumetti
*Norm on vacation through April 9. (see Other
Things section for emergency contact info)
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 4:00-7:00 P.M.
helping with Lenten meal.
*Lenten Service @ Norway– 4:30 P.M. .
Norman Knight will be speaking on the UM
Builders Call. Meal following with offering
going to the UM Builders Call.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” Study
@ Elberon – 6:00 P.M.
*Making school kits bags &/or prayer shawls
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Joint UMW meeting @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Cindy Oehlerich, Keystone will be speaking
on Haiti. Everyone in the Parish is welcome.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
One Great Hour of Sharing (UM Special Offering) is being observed today. Place your offering in the envelope provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering. If you’re not prepared today you can give at a later date.
COMING UP:
*Next Sunday, April 10 – Lenten Service @ Blairstown – 4:30 P.M. Gerald Slaymaker from UMCOR Sager Brown Depot will be speaking. Meal following with offering going to UMCOR.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem, during regular worship on Sunday, April 17.
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting @ Salem, Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 P.M.
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon, Monday, April 18 @ 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
OTHER THINGS:
While Norm is on vacation Pastor Christy will be available for emergencies through Sunday. Contact Brenda 319-310-7741 with emergencies April 4-9 she will make contact with Mike or Diane Townsley who will be taking care of emergencies during this time.
F.Y.I.
The Week of
April 3, 2011
WORSHIP:
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:
George Vileta (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Shirley Pender (B), Glenn King (B), Marshall Freeman (B), Sherrill – Pastor Linda VonFumetti
*Norm on vacation through April 9. (see Other
Things section for emergency contact info)
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 4:00-7:00 P.M.
helping with Lenten meal.
*Lenten Service @ Norway– 4:30 P.M. .
Norman Knight will be speaking on the UM
Builders Call. Meal following with offering
going to the UM Builders Call.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 4:00 P.M.
*”Books of the Bible” Study
@ Elberon – 6:00 P.M.
*Making school kits bags &/or prayer shawls
@ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
*Fireside Prayer Group @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:00 A.M.
*Joint UMW meeting @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
Cindy Oehlerich, Keystone will be speaking
on Haiti. Everyone in the Parish is welcome.
Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
Remember this week:
June Nekola (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.
Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)
FOOD BANK ITEMS FOR MONTH
BENTON CO. – boxed meals or your choice.
TAMA CO. – Bring paper products or your choice.
One Great Hour of Sharing (UM Special Offering) is being observed today. Place your offering in the envelope provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering. If you’re not prepared today you can give at a later date.
COMING UP:
*Next Sunday, April 10 – Lenten Service @ Blairstown – 4:30 P.M. Gerald Slaymaker from UMCOR Sager Brown Depot will be speaking. Meal following with offering going to UMCOR.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Salem, during regular worship on Sunday, April 17.
*Special Parish Executive Council meeting @ Salem, Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 P.M.
*SPRC meeting @ Salem, Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Keystone Turner Hall, Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 P.M.
*Children’s Easter Program @ Elberon, Monday, April 18 @ 5:30 P.M. Meal following.
OTHER THINGS:
While Norm is on vacation Pastor Christy will be available for emergencies through Sunday. Contact Brenda 319-310-7741 with emergencies April 4-9 she will make contact with Mike or Diane Townsley who will be taking care of emergencies during this time.
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