April 28, 2013

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:

   *Confirmation @ Salem during worship. 
    Reception following.
   * PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

 

Monday:

   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
   *Study @ Elberon – 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:
   *Dorcas Circle @ Salem, 7:00 P.M.
   *DeWall Circle @ Salem, 2:00 P.M.

     

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Elmer Rohlena (N), Larry Parizek (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Martelle – Pastors John Keizer and Jim Rollins

Remember this week:

Millie Ohde (E)
  Keystone Care Center,
  250 5^th St.,
  Keystone, 52249

 

(See complete listing in newsletter)

 

 

 

OTHER THINGS:

April 28: District Leadership Training Event

Shueyville UM Church, 1195 Steeple Lane NE, Swisher IA

Exit 10; off I-380 - 1 mile east, 2:00-5:00 P.M.

The cost is free, but the information and sharing will be invaluable to you, your ministry areas, your church, and to the mission of making disciples for the transformation of the world. Bring many members/friends of your congregation/community so that you can gather information from various workshops and then share that information with each other when you get home. No reservations are needed...the doors are open...and the Spirit of God will be with us as we journey together in learning and growing.

 

Salem UMW members are invited to the Keystone Care Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP to the Care Center at 442-3234 by April 29 if you plan to attend.

 

Wesley UMC in Vinton will host a Women’s Breakfast on May 9 at 9:30 A.M. Katie Dawson will speak about the “Imagine No Malaria” Campaign. An RSVP with the number attending needs to be done by this Wednesday, May 1. All women in the parish are invited. Salem, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in Salem Hall if you will be going. Elberon & Norway Please let Brenda know by the deadline so she can RSVP for you or let her know that you will RSVP yourself. Those wishing to carpool can meet at Salem at 8:45 A.M.

 

 

 

April 21, 2013

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:

   * East Central District Celebrations and Pre-
     Annual Conference Meeting @ Pictured
     Rocks Camp & Retreat Center, Monticello.
     Celebrations, 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. with a light 
     meal following. Pre-Annual Conference
     Meeting, 5:30-7:30 P.M.
   * PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

 

Monday:

   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Norway UMW Noon Luncheon
   *Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
   *Study @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M. (chapters 8&9)
 

Wednesday:

   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-
    35
   *Ad Council @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

    

Saturday:

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Elmer Rohlena (N), Larry Parizek (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Clinton, First – Pastor Bobb Barrick

 

For anyone that would like to send a card to Althea and Norm at the loss of her mother, their address is: 4600 Westchester Dr. NE, Unit A, Cedar Rapids, IA.  52402

 

 

 

Remember this week:

   Edris Wiese (N)

   Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 3207 220^th Tr.,

   Amana, 52203

 

(See complete listing in newsletter)

 

 

 

COMING UP:

Confirmation @ Salem, next Sunday, April 28 during regular worship.

 

Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., May 1 @ 7:00 P.M.

 

DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., May 2 @ 2:00 P.M.

 

 

OTHER THINGS:

The Van Horne Lions Club is having a breakfast today for Future Green, 8am to 1pm at the First Response Station.

 

Salem UMW members are invited to the Keystone Care Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Please RSVP to the Care Center at 442-3234 by April 29 if you plan to attend.

 

Wesley UMC in Vinton will host a Women’s Breakfast on May 9 at 9:30 A.M. Katie Dawson will speak about the “Imagine No Malaria” Campaign. An RSVP with the number attending needs to be done by May 1. All women in the parish are invited. Salem, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in Salem Hall if you will be going. Elberon & Norway Please let Brenda know by the deadline so she can RSVP for you or let her know that you will RSVP yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

April 14, 2013

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:

   *Native American Ministries Sunday. Please
   place your offering in the envelope provided or
   eartag your check and place with your regular
   offering. If you are not prepared today you can
   give at a later time.
   * PUMPT 4 Christ @ Norway – 5:00 P.M.

 

Monday:

   *Cards of Peace @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Kids Hangout @ Elberon – 3:50 P.M.
   *Study @ Elberon – 7:00 P.M.

 

Tuesday:

   *Communion Service @ Keystone Care
    Center - 10:30 A.M.
   *Rose Marie to subdistrict meeting @ Marengo
   @ noon

 

Wednesday:

   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17,
    John 10:22-30
   *Confirmation/MYF @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.
   *Kid JAMS @ Salem – 3:30 P.M.  
   *Church meeting @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.

 

Thursday:

   *Elberon Meetings:
   NOW – 6:00 P.M.
   Ad Council – 7:00 P.M.

 

Saturday:

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Elmer Rohlena (N), Larry Parizek (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH), Clarence – Pastor Carol Mart



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

  

(See complete listing in newsletter)

 

 

 

COMING UP:

East Central District Celebrations and Pre-Annual Conference Meeting, next Sunday, April 21 @ Pictured Rocks Camp & Retreat Center, Monticello.

 Celebrations, 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. with a light meal following.  

  Pre-Annual Conference Meeting, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

Norway UMW Noon Luncheon – Monday, April 22.

Salem Ad Council Meeting, Wed., April 24 – 7:00 P.M.

 

Mark your calendars ladies!

Wesley UMC in Vinton will host a Women’s Breakfast on May 9 at 9:30 A.M. Katie Dawson will speak about the “Imagine No Malaria” Campaign. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in Salem Hall if you will be going. An RSVP with the number attending needs to be done by May 1.

 

OTHER THINGS:

The Harmony Hawks will present “Spectrum of Harmony”, Friday, April 26, 7:30 P.M. @ the Prairie High School Concert Hall. Seats by reservation only. Call 1-866-967-8167 or go to ShowTix4U.com

 

 

 

 

April 7, 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.

 

Wednesday:

   *Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
   *Morning Coffee Study @ parsonage VH
    9:30 A.M. based on lectionary scriptures:
    Acts 9:1-6, Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11-14,
    John 21:1-9  
   * Parish SPRC Meeting @ Norway @
     6:00 P.M.
   *Parish Executive Council @ Norway @
     7:00 P.M. (see names of those needing to
     attend under Other Things.)
 

Saturday:

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



LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Larry Parizek (E), Steve Bridgewater (VH)
Unity Charge: North English, Barnes City, Deep River – Pastor Michelle Williamson

 

Remember this week:

Bernice Papesh (E)
   Keystone Care Center,
   250 5^th St.,
   Keystone, 52249

 

(See complete listing in newsletter)

 

 

 

COMING UP:

The study on the book “Lord I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses” will resume @ Elberon, Monday, April 15 @ 7:00 P.M. All are welcome!

 

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tues., April 16 – 10:30 A.M.

 

Church meeting @ Norway, Wed., April 17 – 7:00 P.M.

 

Elberon meetings, Thurs., April 18: N.O.W. Committee - 6 P.M.  Ad Council - 7 P.M.

 

 

OTHER THINGS:

Those needing to attend the SPRC meeting are: Lois Stull, Norma Riha, Ruth Laackmann, John Brockschink, Dorothy Blackburn, Joan Mithelman, Larry Carlson, Pat Gorkow, Dawn Arnold, Sally Donald. Those needing to attend the PEC meeting in addition to SPRC members are: Wayne & Betty Klemmensen, Brenda Selk, Bruce Miller, Nola Moser, Mike Morse, Eric Townsley, Darla Wenndt, Gina Embray, Steve Allman,

 

Mark your calendars and make your reservation now!

The Harmony Hawks will present “Spectrum of Harmony”, Friday, April 26, 7:30 P.M. @ the Prairie High School Concert Hall. Seats by reservation only. Call 1-866-967-8167 or go to ShowTix4U.com