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

April 29, 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
  *Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
  *The Lord’s Prayer Study @ Elberon
                    7:00 P.M.

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Amy Ledvina (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Cedar Rapids, Alburnett-Prairie Chapel

Remember this week:
 Karen Wiese (E) 
  Keystone Care Center,
  250 5th St.,
  Keystone, 52249
 
 (See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Packaging of bread @ Elberon, Sat., May 5 - 3:30 P.M.
Bread Ministry @ Elberon during worship, Sunday, May 6.
Making cards for “Cards of Peace” Wed., May 9 @ Salem
         6:30 P.M.


April 22, 2012

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
*Native American Ministries Special Offering
Sunday, please place your offering in the
envelope provided or eartag your check and
place with your regular offering.
*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
*UMW @ Norway – noon potluck
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
*The Lord’s Prayer Study @ Elberon
6:00 P.M. (note change of time)

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 @ Elberon
7:00 P.M. (see list of those needing to
attend under Other Things).

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

A letter of commendation was received from District Superintendent, Dave Crow to recognize the churches of Peace Parish for paying their 2011 apportionments 100%. Certificates will be awarded to the churches at the District Conference on May 6. Dave wrote: “Heartfelt thanks goes to each one who made possible this funding of the mission of Jesus Christ in Iowa and around the world. Your sacrificial commitment touches and transforms lives. Thank you. May God continue to bless your ministry in Christ’s name.”

Attention Salem UMW members, the RSVP will go in this Friday the 27th for those planning to attend the May 10 breakfast in Vinton. If you plan to go, please sign the list on the bulletin board in Salem Hall or give Brenda a call 442-3428.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Keith Burmeister (E), Joe Paulus (Dick & Ellen Paulus’ son), Cedar Rapids, Buffalo-Cedar Rapids, Bertram – Pastor Jennifer Seylar

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wednesday, May 2 – 7:00 P.M.

DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, May 3 – 2:00 P.M.

Bread Ministry @ Elberon during worship, Sunday, May 6.


OTHER THINGS:
Breakfast at the Van Horne Fire Station today, 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. for Future Green.

Elberon Area Women’s Club, Monday, April 23, 7:00 P.M. @ the Elberon Library.

Those needing to attend the Parish Executive Council meeting Wednesday are: Bruce Miller, John Brockschink, Dorothy Blackburn, Joan Mithelman, Nola Moser, Mike Morse, Betty Klemmensen, Wayne Klemmensen, Lois Stull, Brenda Selk, Ruth Laackmann, Alicia Lidtke, Eric Townsley, Larry Carlson, Darla Wenndt, Steve Allman, Gina Embray, Don Logan, Julie Kaiser, Sally Donald, Melissa Barnard.

April 15, 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
*Kid’s Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
*The Lord’s Prayer Study @ Elberon
7:00 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.
*Church committees @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
*Ad Council @ Salem – 8:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*Parish VBS planning meeting @ Salem
7:00 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.
*Women’s “New Life” Conference & Luncheon
@ Salem – 11:00 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:
Keith Burmeister (E), Joe Paulus (Dick & Ellen Paulus’ son), Tiffin, Grace – Pastor Beverly Marshall-Goodell


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
“The Lord’s Prayer” Study @ Elberon, 7:00 P.M. continues each Monday through May. The book for the study (cost to be determined) is available at the church. All are welcome!

Native American Ministries Special Offering will be observed Sunday, April 22.

Norway UMW, Monday, April 23 – 7:00 P.M.

Parish Executive Council Meeting @ Elberon, Wednesday, April 25 – 7:00 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
Dedication of the Memory Care Unit and facility renovation at Vinton Lutheran Home, April 15 @ 1:30 P.M. Open House will follow from 2:00-4:00 P.M.

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

April 8, 2012

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:
*Happy Easter!
*Easter Sunrise/Confirmation Service (choir) @ Salem - 6:30 A.M.
*Easter Breakfast @ Salem - 7:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Elberon - 8:30 A.M.
*Easter Service @ Norway - 9:00 A.M.
*Easter Confirmation Service @ Salem - 10:14 A.M.

Monday:
*Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M.
*Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
10:00 A.M.

Wednesday:
*Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
*Morning Coffee Study @ 106 Cherry St.,
Van Horne – 9:30 A.M.
*MidUMYF/Confirmation @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
*Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem
6:30 P.M.
*Church meeting @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
*Church meetings @ Elberon
NOW – 6:30 P.M.
Ad Council – 7:30 P.M.

Saturday:
*Men’s Breakfast @ Salem – 7:00 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:
Keith Burmeister (E), Joe Paulus (Dick & Ellen Paulus’ son), East Central District

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

(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
“The Lord’s Prayer” Study starts @ Elberon, Mon., April 16
7:00 P.M. and continues each Monday through May 28.
The book for the study (cost to be determined) is available at the church. All are welcome!

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, April 17 – 10:30 A.M.

Church Meetings @ Salem, Wed., April 18:
Committees – 7:00 P.M.
Ad Council – 8:00 P.M.

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:
Dedication of the Memory Care Unit and facility renovation at Vinton Lutheran Home, April 15 @ 1:30 P.M. Open House will follow from 2:00-4:00 P.M.

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