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

February 26, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Spaghetti Meal @ Salem after worship
(11:15-12:30). Everyone welcome,
all you need to bring is yourself!
*Leadership Training @ 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.
*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 Special – 1:15 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.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Pastor Christy, Kalona, Sharon Center – Pastor Doug Cue


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
A People of Salt and Light Study/Discussions each week during March.
Salem – Sundays during Adult Sunday school 9:00-
10:00 A.M. in the sanctuary or the parsonage.

Norway – Sundays following worship (10:00 A.M.)

Elberon – Mondays, 6-7 P.M. A light meal will be
provided at 5:30.

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

Mark your calendars!
Last Supper Drama, April 1 (Palm Sunday) at the Benton Community High School Auditorium – 7:00 P.M. Free will offering. There will be a parish/community meal prior to the drama @ Salem - 5:00 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
Elberon Area Women’s Club meeting at Elberon Community Building, Mon., Feb. 27 – 7:00 P.M.

World Day of Prayer
“Let Justice Prevail”
When: Friday, March 2, 2012 @ 1:30 P.M.
Where: Atkins Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
121 Main St., Atkins
All are invited!!!

February 19, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Lightning Bug Reunion Group @ Salem
3:30 P.M.
*Parish Lenten Meal @ Salem (PUMPT
Fundraiser) 5:30-6:30 P.M.
*Cowboy Church @ Salem - 6:30 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.

Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care
Center - 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*Parish Ash Wednesday Service @ Salem
7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*Meeting of the Executive Officers of Salem
UMW - 8:30 A.M. There will be rolls,
coffee and juice.

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Pastor Christy, Debbie Short (VH), Monticello – Pastors Ed Moreano and Jean Sullivan
Condolences to: the Joe Kozlik family.


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Free Spaghetti Meal @ Salem after worship (11:15-12:30) Sunday, Feb. 26. All are welcome!

Leadership Training @ Salem, Sunday, Feb. 26
3:30 P.M.

UMW @ Norway, Monday, Feb. 27 – 7:00 P.M.

DeWall Circle @ Salem, Wed., March 1 – 2:00 P.M.

Mark your calendars!
Last Supper Drama, April 1 (Palm Sunday) at the Benton Community High School Auditorium – 7:00 P.M. Free will offering. There will be a parish/community meal prior to the drama @ Salem.


OTHER THINGS:
Elberon Area Women’s Club meeting at Elberon Community Building, Mon., Feb. 27 – 7:00 P.M.

February 12, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
* Renewal Teams @ Salem – 3:30 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.
*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.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Debbie Short (VH), all East Central District churches and pastors.


Remember this week:
Dale Christianson (N)
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, 3661 Rochester Ave.,
Iowa City, 52245


COMING UP:
Parish Lenten Meal @ Salem (PUMPT Fundraiser) Sun., Feb. 19 – 5:00-6:30 P.M.

Cowboy Church @ Salem – Sun. Feb. 19 – 6:30 P.M.

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tues., Feb. 21 @ 10:30 A.M.

Parish Ash Wednesday Service @ Salem, Wed., Feb. 22
7:00 P.M.

Salem UMW meeting of the Executive Officers Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 A.M. There will be rolls, coffee and juice.

February 5, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 6:00 P.M.
*Lightning Bug Reunion Group @ Salem
3;30 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.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.If you have not picked up your February newsletter they are still available at the churches for pickup today!

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

If you have not picked up your February newsletter are still available at the churches for pickup Sunday!

Remember this week:
Edris Wiese (N)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home,
3207 220th Tr.,
Amana, 52203

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Renewal Teams @ Salem, Sun., Feb. 12 – 3:30 P.M.

Parish Lenten Meal @ Salem (PUMPT Fundraiser) Sun., Feb. 19 – 5:00-6:30 P.M.

Cowboy Church @ Salem – Sun. Feb. 19 – 6:30 P.M.

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tues., Feb. 21 @ 10:30 A.M.

Parish Ash Wednesday Service @ Salem, Wed., Feb. 22
7:00 P.M.