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.