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!