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

April 1, 2012

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:
*Parish meal @ Salem – 5:00 P.M. Those
furnishing food should have it there by 4:30.
*PUMPT 4 Christ @ Salem – 5:00-8:00 P.M.
*Last Supper Re-enactment @ the Benton
Community H.S. Auditorium – 7:00 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.

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.
*Joint UMW Meeting @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.

Friday:
*Good Friday Service @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Church cleaning @ Norway – 8:00 A.M.

If you would like to help those effected by the Tornados/Storms that have recently taken place in the south and Midwest, put your offering in an envelope or make check payable to your church and eartag UMCOR Advance Special, U.S. Disaster Response # 901670 and place with your regular offering.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Coralville, New Horizons – Pastor Scott Smith
Condolences to: the family of John Feuerbach

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Parish Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service (choir) @ Salem, Sunday, April 8, 6:30 A.M.

Easter Breakfast @ Salem, April 8, 7:30 A.M.

Easter Services @ all churches, April 8 during regular worship times.

Church meeting @ Norway, Wed., April 11 @ 7:00 P.M.

Church meetings @ Elberon, Thurs., April 12
NOW Committee – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:30 P.M.

“The Lord’s Prayer” Study starts @ Elberon, Mon., April 16
7:00 P.M. and continues each Monday through May 28.
All are welcome!

Women’s “New Life” Conference and Luncheon at Salem UMC, Van Horne, Saturday, April 21, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. All women are invited! There will be a free will offering taken.


OTHER THINGS:
Elberon American Legion Pancake Breakfast today until noon. Free will offering.

The Cedar Rapids Harmony Hawks (Barbershop Chorus) will present their Spring Show in the beautiful Scottish Rite Temple at 616 A Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, April 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 P.M.
To order tickets by phone:
319-366-8591
or online at: www.harmonyhawks.org

March 25, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Norway – 10:00 A.M.
*Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Norway
5:00 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.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Elberon – 6:00 P.M. Light meal @ 5:30 P.M.
*Norway UMW - 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.
*Note Changes* Parish Choir Practice @
Salem, 6:30-8:00 P.M.

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Iowa City, First – Pastors Barrie Tritle & Jonathan Fell

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Our parish will host A Last Supper Re-enactment presented by members from West Des Moines UMC, Sunday, April 1 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Benton Community High School auditorium. The public is invited. A free will offering will be taken.
There will be a parish meal that will include the cast and crew of the re-enactment at Salem - 5:00 P.M. This meal will be furnished jointly by the churches of the parish and food items should be to Salem by 4:30 P.M.

Joint UMW Meeting @ Salem, Wed., April 4 @ 7:00 P.M.

Good Friday Service (youth led) @ Salem, April 6 at 7:00 P.M.

Women mark your calendars!
Peace Parish will host a Women’s “New Life” Conference and Luncheon at Salem UMC, Van Horne, Saturday, April 21, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Speakers will be: Carol Hoyt and Doris Markwitz. Musician will be: JayDee Carter. A free will offering will be taken to help with travel expenses for the musician. Carolyn Moe from “Gifts and Graces” of Gladbrook will be present with items from her shop.
Local Author Fay Risner of Keystone, will also be present with recent publications.

OTHER THINGS:
Annual First Responders Fundraising Breakfast
Today, Sunday, 7:30 A.M–12:30 P.M., Van Horne First Response Station. Good will donation.

Elberon Area Women’s Club will meet tomorrow Monday, March 26, at 7:00 P.M. at community building.

March 18, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*One Great Hour of Sharing Special UM
Offering. Please place your offering in the
envelope provided or eartag your check and
place with your regular offering. If not
prepared today you can give at a later time.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Salem - 9:00 A.M. in sanctuary or parsonage.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Norway – 10:00 A.M.
*Lightning Bug Reunion Group @ Salem
3:30 P.M.
*Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Elberon
5:00 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.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Elberon – 6:00 P.M. Light meal @ 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday:
*Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center
10:30 A.M.
*Parish Choir Practice @ 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.

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bernice Papesh (E), Epworth – Pastor Corby Johnson

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


OTHER THINGS:
Annual First Responders Fundraising Breakfast
Sunday, March 25, 7:30 A.M–12:30 P.M., Van Horne First Response Station. Good will donation. There will be an open house from 1-4 P.M. for the public. Come see the equipment, ask questions, & get information about becoming a first responder or fireman.


COMING UP:
Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Norway, Sunday, March 25 – 5:00 P.M.

Our parish will host A Last Supper Re-enactment presented by members from West Des Moines UMC, Sunday, April 1 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Benton Community High School auditorium. The public is invited. A free will offering will be taken.
There will be a parish meal that will include the cast and crew of the re-enactment at Salem - 5:00 P.M. This meal will be furnished jointly by the churches of the parish.

Good Friday Service (youth led) @ Salem, April 6 at 7:00 P.M.

Women mark your calendars!
Peace Parish will host a Women’s “New Life” Conference and Luncheon at Salem UMC, Van Horne, Saturday, April 21, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Speakers will be: Carol Hoyt and Doris Markwitz. Musician will be: JayDee Carter. A free will offering will be taken to help with travel expenses for the musician. Carolyn Moe from “Gifts and Graces” of Gladbrook will be present with items from her shop.
Local Author Fay Risner of Keystone, will also be present with recent publications.

March 11, 2012

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Salem - 9:00 A.M. in sanctuary or parsonage.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Norway – 10:00 A.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.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Elberon – 6:00 P.M. Light meal @ 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday:
*Note change* 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.
Friday:
*Confirmation Camp – leaving time tba
*Cleaning church @ Elberon – 1:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Cleaning church @ Elberon - 8:00 A.M.
*Confirmation Camp – return time tba

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lynn Lafler (VH), Pastor Christy, Iowa City, Korean and pastor.

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Elberon, Sunday, March 18 – 5:00 P.M.

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, March 20 – 10:30 A.M.

Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Norway, Sunday, March 25 – 5:00 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
We are so thankful for all of the love that has been shown to Gary and I in so many ways during this process with my knee. I pray that sometime in all of your lives you are able to experience God's peace that surpasses all under -standing and His love that endures forever. You truly do know how to 'love your neighbor as yourself'. So many prayers have and continue to be answered during my time of healing. God's blessings!! _Pastor Christy

Elberon Area Women’s Club Bake Sale in conjunction with the Elberon Fish Fry, Friday, March 16, 5-8 P.M.

Annual First Responders Fundraising Breakfast
Sunday, March 25, 7:30 A.M–12:30 P.M., Van Horne First Response Station. Good will donation. There will be an open house from 1-4 P.M. for the public. Come see the equipment, ask questions, & get information about becoming a first responder or fireman.

March 4, 2012

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Salem - 9:00 A.M. in sanctuary or parsonage.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Norway – 10:00 A.M.
*Lightning Bug Reunion Group @ 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.
*A People of Salt & Light Study/Discussion @
Elberon – 6:00 P.M. Light meal @ 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday:
*Note change* 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.
*Parish Executive Council @ Salem - 7:00 P.M.
Good representation from churches needed at
this important meeting. (see reps listed under
other things) All are welcome!
*Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*SPRC Meeting @ Salem – 5:00 P.M.

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Lynn Lafler (VH), Pastor Christy, East Dubuque, Wesley – Pastor Kevin Moore
Condolences to: the family of Willard Ohde


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wed., March 14 @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.

Confirmation Camp – Friday, March 16 – Saturday,
March 17, time tba

Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Elberon, Sunday, March 18 – 5:00 P.M.

Lenten Service & Meal (choir) @ Norway, Sunday, March 25 – 5:00 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
Representatives of the parish that are urged to attend the PEC meeting on Wednesday 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, Nola Moser, John Brockschink, Darla Wenndt, Larry Carlson.

Ham Dinner @ St. Paul Catholic Church, Newhall, Sunday, March 18, serving 11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. Adults $8, children 6-12 $4, under 5 free. All are welcome!