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

March 3, 2013

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
      *PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.


Monday:
   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
    (Stamps are needed. Donations would be
      much appreciated.)
   *Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem - 
                    10:00 A.M.
   *Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
 

Tuesday:
   *Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
 

Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-
    21; Luke 15:1-13,11b-32
   *Parish Lenten Service “The Valleys of Lent: 
    “The Valley of the Wine Press“ at Salem, at 7
      P.M.
 

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

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


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

 
(See complete listing in newsletter)
 
 
COMING UP:
One Great Hour of Sharing special offering Sunday will be observed next Sunday, March 10.
 
Parish Lenten Services “The Valleys of Lent”
“Every Valley Shall be Lifted Up” at Norway, Wed., March
 13 at 7:00 P.M.
 “The Valley of Decision” at Elberon, Wed., March 20 at 
  7:00 P.M.
 
Parish Good Friday Service @ Salem, March 29 – 7:00 P.M. The PUMPT 4 Christ group will host a Soup Supper prior, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
 
Parish Easter Sunrise Service @ Salem, March 31, 6:30 A.M. The Salem men will host a traditional Easter breakfast following.  Everyone welcome!  Free will offering.

On Easter, communion services will be held at all churches during regular worship times.
 
OTHER THINGS:
Annual Ham Dinner at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Newhall, Sunday, March 17, 11 A.M.-1 P.M.

February 24, 2013

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
      *PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

 

Monday:
   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
    (Stamps are needed. Donations would be
      much appreciated.)
   *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 @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27;                                                        
    Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
   *Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.  
   *Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M. 
   *Parish Lenten Service “The Valleys of Lent: 
    “The Jordan Valley“ at Elberon, at 7 P.M.

  

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


LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bill Fry (VH), Tom Geater (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH)



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

  
(See complete listing in newsletter)


COMING UP:
Parish Lenten Services “The Valleys of Lent”
  “The Valley of the Wine Press” at Salem, Wed., March 6
  at 7:00 P.M.
 “Every Valley Shall be Lifted Up” at Norway, Wed., March
 13 at 7:00 P.M.
 “The Valley of Decision” at Elberon, Wed., March 20 at 
  7:00 P.M.

 
*Attention schedule change*
Dorcas Circle @ Salem will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 P.M. due to the conflict with the Lenten Service.

 
The Salem men will host a traditional Easter breakfast following the 6:30 A.M. Parish Easter Sunrise Service @ Salem. Everyone welcome! Free will offering.

 

 


February 17, 2013


THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
      *PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

  

Monday:
   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 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 @ KNCC - 10:30 A.M.

 

Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2,9-16;
    Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13 
   *Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.  
   *Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
   *Parish Lenten Service “The Valleys of Lent: 
    The Hebron Valley” at Norway - 7:00 P.M.

 

Thursday:
   *Salem UMW Officers Planning Meeting - 
    8:30 A.M. Rolls, coffee & juice will be served.
    All officers, general and circles, should attend.
   *Parish SPRC meeting @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.
    (See those needing to attend under Other 
     Things)

  

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


 
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 Lenten Services “The Valleys of Lent”
 “The Jordan Valley“ at Elberon, Wed., Feb. 27 at 7 P.M.
 “The Valley of the Wine Press” at Salem, Wed., March 6
  at 7:00 P.M.
 “Every Valley Shall be Lifted Up” at Norway, Wed., March
 13 at 7:00 P.M.
“The Valley of Decision” at Elberon, Wed., March 20 at 
  7:00 P.M.
  
OTHER THINGS:
Those needing to attend the SPRC meeting Thursday evening are: Lois Stull, Ruth Laackmann, Norma Riha, John Brockschink, Dorothy Blackburn, Joan Mithelman, Larry Carlson, Pat Gorkow, Dawn Arnold, Sally Donald.

February 10, 2013

THIS WEEK:
Sunday:
   *Rose Marie to lead worship @ KNCC
    1:30 P.M.
   *PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

 
Monday:
   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Making cards for “Cards of Peace” @ Salem - 
                    10:00 A.M.
   *Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
   *Family Night Pizza Party @ Elberon – 5:30
    P.M. Kids Hangout children, parents, church
    members & friends are invited.

 
Wednesday:
   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians  
    3:12–4:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)      
    *Confirmation/MidUMYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.  
   *Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
   *Parish Ash Wednesday Pancake Meal by 
    Confirm./MidUMYF @ Salem, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
   *Parish Ash Wednesday Service “The Valleys
    of Lent: The Valley of Dry Bones” @ Salem
     7:00 P.M.

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


 
LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Bill Fry (VH), Tom Geater (VH), Steve Bridgewater (VH)


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

 
(See complete listing in newsletter)
 
COMING UP:
Communion Service @ KNCC, Tuesday, Feb. 19
             10:30 A.M.
Parish Lenten Services “The Valleys of Lent”
“The Hebron Valley” at Norway, Wed., Feb. 20 at 7 P.M.
“The Jordan Valley“  at Elberon, Wed., Feb. 27 at 7 P.M.
 
Salem UMW Officers Planning Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 21 @ 8:30 A.M. Rolls, coffee & juice will be served. All officers, general and circles, should attend.
 
Parish SPRC meeting @ Salem, Thurs., Feb. 21– 7 P.M.
  
OTHER THINGS:
Soup Luncheon at Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne, today, 11 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome!
 
Keystone Community Blood Drive, Sat., Feb. 16, 8:30 to 11:00 A.M. St. John Lutheran Church, Keystone. Call 442-3253 for appointment.