"Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

January 29, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
*Leadership Training Event @ Shueyville
2:00 p.M.
Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
10:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 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.

Thursday:
*DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.

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

Distribution of the newsletter is changing!
Due to the cost and restrictions placed on bulk mail in recent years, newsletters will be available for pickup at the churches before the first of each month. February newsletters are labeled and ready for pickup Sunday. Newsletters will be available at the churches for 2 weeks and then those not picked up will be mailed first class. If you would like your newsletter emailed to you please email Norm or the parish office.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Debbie Short (VH), Dubuque, Grand View – Pastr Tom Shinkle & Linda VonFumetti

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Lightning Bug Reunion Group @ Salem, Sun., Feb. 5
3:30 P.M.

Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wed., Feb. 8 @ Salem
6:30 P.M.

Salem UMW officers mark your calendars!
The 2012 Meeting of the Executive Officers will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 A.M. There will be rolls, coffee and juice.

January 22, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*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.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 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.
*Parish choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
*Parish Committees @ Salem – 7:00 P.M
*Parish Executive Council @ Salem 8:00 P.M.
(see names of those needing to
attend under other things)

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), Lisbon – Pastor Tom Mattson
Condolences to: Carol Lahti (Blackburn’s Texas minister) upon the death of her husband in a motorcycle accident.

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


COMING UP:
Leadership Training Event @ Shueyville UMC, Sunday, Jan. 29 – 2:00 P.M.

Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Feb. 1 – 7:00 P.M.

DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Feb. 2 – 2:00 P.M.

Salem UMW officers mark your calendars!
The 2012 Meeting of the Executive Officers will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 A.M. There will be rolls, coffee and juice.

OTHER THINGS:
The Van Horne Lions will be sponsoring an Omelet Breakfast for the Boy Scouts from 9:00 A.M. -12:30 P.M. at the Response Station today, Sunday, January 22. Free will donation.

Those needing to attend the Parish Committee Meeting Wed., at 7:00 P.M. are: Lois Stull, Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Alicia Lidtke, Wayne Klemmensen, Dorothy Blackburn, Danielle Kerkman, Bruce Miller, Angie Sedlacek, Todd Donald, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Eric Townsley, Gina Embray, Chris Lafler, Steve Allman.
Those needing to attend the Parish Executive Council at 8:00 P.M. in addition to those named above are: Nola Moser, John Brockschink, Darla Wenndt, Larry Carlson.

January 15, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
* Human Relations Day Special 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.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
10:00 A.M.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
*Community Women’s Club Organizational
Meeting @ the Elberon Library – 7:00 P.M..

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Church meeting @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
*Parish choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 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), Kosta-Guernsey – Doug Dauenbaugh

Remember this week:
Willard & Millie Ohde (E)
Keystone Care Center,
250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249


COMING UP:
Norway UMW Monday, January 23 – 7:00 P.M.

Parish Committees @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 25 – 7:00 P.M

Parish Executive Council @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 25, 8 P.M..


OTHER THINGS:
The Van Horne Lions will be sponsoring a breakfast for the Boy Scouts from 9:00 A.M. -12:30 P.M. at the Response Station on Sunday, January 22. Omelets, pancakes, fruit and drinks will be served. Free will donation.

January 8, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Renewal Teams @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*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.
*Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ 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.
*Church meeting @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.
*Parish choir practice @ Salem – 7:00 P.M

Thursday:
*Church meeting @ Elberon – 7:00 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
Dubuque, Center Grove – Pastor Kathy Moore

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Human Relations Day Special Offering, Sunday, January 15. Please place your offering in the envelope that will be provided or eartag your check and place with your regular offering.

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!

Church meeting @ Salem, Wed., Jan. 18 at 7:00 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
The Van Horne Lions will be sponsoring a breakfast for the Boy Scouts from 9:00 A.M. -12:30 P.M. at the Response Station on Sunday, January 22. Omelets, pancakes, fruit and drinks will be served. Free will donation.