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

July 29, 2012

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:
   *August newsletters are available for pickup.


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


Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   

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


Friday:
    *Dorcas Circle (Salem) Cook’s Day Out
      Meet at Church @ 10:45 to carpool to Dysart

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Celia Hartz (N), Keith Burmeister (E), Bill Fry (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Vinton, Wesley – Pastor Judith Bunyi


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Rose Marie to lead worship at the Keystone Care Center, Sunday, August 12 @ 1:30 P.M.

OTHER THINGS:
Wednesday, August 8: 7:00 pm
Lisbon UM Church, Corner of Jackson and Market, Lisbon IA.
Singer and songwriter Brent Vernon in Concert and featuring Sam – 7:00 pm. This concert is an event for the whole family; an energetic and worship-filled potpourri of music, ventriloquism, laughter, and reflection. www.brentvernon.com




July 22, 2012


THIS WEEK  

Sunday:
   *Parish Welcome/Installation Service for Rose Marie @ Salem 10:00 A.M. Potluck to follow.
(Bring food to share, your own table service & drink. Please eartag your offering to your home church) There are no services at Elberon or Norway.

Monday: 
  *Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M. @ Salem
  *Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
                      10:00 A.M
  *Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon
         6-7:45 P.M.

  Tuesday:
    *Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon
         6-7:45 P.M.

Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon
         6-7:45 P.M.
   *Church committees @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
   *Ad Council @ Salem – 8:00 P.M.

Thursday:
   *Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon
          6-7:45 P.M.
  
Saturday:
   *Men’s Breakfast Study @ Salem – 7:00 A.M.


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Celia Hartz (N), Keith Burmeister (E), Bill Fry (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Mount Auburn – Pastor Steven Callison


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
The August Newsletter will be available for pickup next Sunday, July 29th at the churches.
DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thursday, August 2 – 2:00 P.M.
Dorcas Circle (Salem) Cook’s Day Out, Friday Aug. 3. Meet at church at 10:45 A.M. to carpool to Dysart.
Church cleaning @ Norway, Saturday, August 4 – 8:00 A.M.

OTHER THINGS:
Clover Ridge UMC (Walford) Tractor Ride
Saturday, July 28, 2012. Rain or shine. For information call: Mark Carter, 319-432-7981, Pastor Mike Townsley, 319-551-3874 or email pastmikey34556@gmail.com




July 15, 2012


THIS WEEK  
Sunday:
 *Rose Marie is being introduced at Salem.
 *Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem
         6-8 P.M.

 Monday: 
 *Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M. @ Salem
(Is there anyone from Norway and Elberon that would help with sending &/or making  cards on Monday mornings?)
  *Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
                      10:00 A.M
  *Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem
         6-8 P.M.

 Tuesday:
     *Communion Service @ KNCC – 10:30 A.M.
     *Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem
         6-8 P.M.

Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem
         6-8 P.M.
     *Church meeting @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
    *Rose Marie to District startup workshop
         10:30 A.M.
    *Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem
         6-8 P.M.

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Keith Burmeister (E), Bill Fry (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH), PEACE PARISH – PASTOR ROSE MARIE CALDERON-KHAN


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

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Parish Welcome/Installation Service for Rose Marie, next Sun., July 22, 10:00 A.M. @ Salem. A regular potluck will follow. Bring food to share, your own table service and drink. An offering will be taken. Please make your check payable to your home church. If cash, place in an envelope and eartag it with your home church name. All offerings that are left undesignated will be credited by %’s to the churches.

Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon, July 23-26,
              6:00-7:45 P.M.

Church committees @ Salem, Wed., July 25 - 7:00 P.M.

Ad Council @ Salem, Wed., July 25, 8:00 P.M.

OTHER THINGS:
Mercy CR Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Community Dedication & Open House Thurs., July 19, 5-7 P.M.

Keystone Community Blood Drive
Friday, July 20, 3-6 P.M. at St. John Lutheran Church. For appointment contact Marcia Lenhart 319-442-3253 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org




July 8, 2012


THIS WEEK  

Sunday:
 *Rose Marie is being introduced at Norway.
 *Operation Overboard VBS @ Norway
         6-7:45 P.M.

Monday: 
 *Cards of Peace – 9:00 A.M. @ Salem
(Is there anyone from Norway and Elberon that would help with sending cards on Monday mornings? Those interested can stay and help make cards after cards are prepared to send.)
  *Making cards for Cards of Peace @ Salem
                      10:00 A.M
  *Operation Overboard VBS @ Norway
         6-7:45 P.M.

  Tuesday:
 *Operation Overboard VBS @ Norway
         6-7:45 P.M.

Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *There will be no making cards for
      “Cards of Peace” @ Salem – 6:30 P.M.
  *Operation Overboard VBS @ Norway
         6-7:45 P.M. 
  *Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday:
  *Ad Council @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.

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


Brenda is the contact person to activate the automated prayer chain calls until further notice. Please call her cell 319-310-7741 when there is need.

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Keith Burmeister (E), Bill Fry (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Brandon-Garrison-Vinton, Stewart Memorial, Pastor Lanette Van
Remember this week:
Bernice Papesh (E)
  Keystone Care Center,
  250 5th St.,
  Keystone, 52249
(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:
Rose Marie will be introduced at Salem, next Sunday,   
          July 15.
 Operation Overboard VBS @ Salem, July 15-19,
              6:00-8:00 P.M.
Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tuesday, 
            July 17 @ 10:30 A.M.
 Church meeting @ Norway, Wed., July 18 – 7:00 P.M.
Parish Welcome/Installation Service for Rose Marie, Sun., July 22, 10:00 A.M. @ Salem. Meal to follow. More details for the meal will be in next weeks announcements.
Operation Overboard VBS @ Elberon, July 23-26,
        6:00-7:45 P.M.


OTHER THINGS:
Mercy CR Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Community Dedication & Open House Thurs., July 19, 5-7 P.M.
Clover Ridge UMC (Walford) Tractor Ride
Saturday, July 28, 2012. Rain or shine. For information call: Mark Carter, 319-432-7981, Pastor Mike Townsley, 319-551-3874 or email pastmikey34556@gmail.com