January 3, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.M.

Wednesday:

* Confirmation @ Salem 1:40 P.M.

Friday:

* Pray Time @ Salem 9:00 A.M.

* Bible Study @ Salem 9:30 A.M.

Saturday:

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

Remember this week:

 

Shirley Miller

1224 13^th St. NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

COMING UP:

Rev. Mike Townsley graciously agreed to serve as pastor-on call for Salem and Norway while Pastor Rose is on vacation from January 5 to February 2.

OTHER THINGS:

Pastor Rose’s Yahoo Account, Facebook Account, and cell phone number has been hacked. Her new cell phone number is 319-883-5134. Please be aware in regards to your own accounts.

2016 Summer Camps Registration is open.

Go to: http://www.iaumc.org/camps

December 27, 2015

This Week:

Thursday:

* Coffee & Devotions @ Keystone Care Center – 10:00 A.M.

 

Saturday:

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

 

 

Remember this week:

Dorothy Plagmann (N)

Ridgeview Assisted Living

2975 F Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, 52405

OTHER THINGS:

2016 Summer Camps Registration is open.

Go to: http://www.iaumc.org/camps

December 20, 2015

This Week:

Sunday:

* Cards of Peace @ Elberon 9:00 A.M.

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.M.

* Soup Meal and Children’s Christmas Program @ Elberon 5:30 P.M.

Thursday (Christmas Eve):

* Joint Christmas Eve Service @ Salem 5:30 P.M.

* Christmas Eve Service @ Elberon 7:00 P.M.

Saturday:

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

Remember this week:

Kenneth & Jean Fischer

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

Newsletter deadline, Tues., Dec 22

 

OTHER THINGS:

Thanks to Gladys Werner for donating the new outdoor, lighted nativity. The previous nativity was in need of replacing and we are thankful to Gladys for her donation.

 

2016 Summer Camps Registration is open.

Go to: http://www.iaumc.org/camps

December 13, 2015

This Week:

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.M.

Tuesday:

* Communion @ Keystone Care Center – 10:00 A.M.

Friday:

* Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.

* Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

Saturday:

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

Remember this week:

Lois Hamann

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

 

Newsletter deadline, Tues., Dec 22

 

Dec 20, 2015 Cards of Peace – 9:00 AM (E)

Dec. 20, 2015 Children's Worship Service  - 9:30 am (VH)

Dec. 20, 2015 Christmas Hymn Service

11:00 am. (N)

 

Dec. 20, 2015 Christmas Hymn Service

4:00 PM (E)

Dec. 24, 2015 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

5:30 pm (VH)

 

Dec. 24, 2015 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

7:00 pm (E)

 

OTHER THINGS:

Thanks to Gladys Werner for donating the new outdoor, lighted nativity. The previous nativity was in need of replacing and we are thankful to Gladys for her donation.

 

2016 Summer Camps Registration is open.

Go to: http://www.iaumc.org/camps

December 6, 2015

This Week:

Sunday:

   *S. Kiboko Kiboko @ Elberon for fellowship, worship & meeting

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.M.

Thursday:

* Coffee & Devotions @ Keystone Care Center – 10:00 A.M.

Friday:

* Prayer Time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.

* Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

Saturday:

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

 

 

Remember this week:

Helen Wiley (E)

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

Newsletter deadline, Tues., Dec 8.

 Attention Elberon!

Starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 

 

November 29, 2015

This Week:

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.M.

Wednesday:

* Dorcas Circle Activity @ Salem 6:30 P.M.

* Dorcas Circe @ Salem 7:00 P.M.

Saturday:

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

Remember this week:

Edris Wiese (N)

Colonial Manor Nursing Home,

  3207 220th Tr., Amana, 52203

COMING UP:

Newsletter deadline, Tues., Dec 1.

Attention Elberon!

Starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 

OTHER THINGS:

A free will offering is being collected in honor of Brenda Selk, who retired as our parish secretary.  Donations can be put in the offering plate, marked with her name, or given directly to Gina Embray today.  Thank you.

I want to thank all the parish friends who sent me birthday cards and a CAKE for my 80th birthday

- Louis Blackburn

Sunday, November 15, 2015

THIS WEEK

Sunday:

   *Cards of Peace @ Elberon during fellowship.

Tuesday:

  *Deadline for announcements to be in to the

   office if want included in Sundays bulletin.

  *Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center

      9:45 A.M.

  *Norway UMW - 7:00 P.M. (*note change of

    date)

 

Wednesday:

 *Prayer time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.

 *Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

 

Friday:

  *Bible Study @ Norway – 10:00 A.M.

Saturday:

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

 

 

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Joan & Keith Mithelman (N), Don & Betty DeGraff (VH), Cedar Rapids, Asbury – Pastor Willy Mafuda

 

 

Remember this week:

Kenneth & Jean Fischer (VH)

Keystone Care Center,

  250 5th St.,

Keystone, 52249

COMING UP:

Hanging of the Greens at Elberon, next Sunday. Nov. 22 after fellowship.

Newsletter deadline, Tues., Nov. 24.

 Attention Elberon!

Starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 OTHER THINGS:

The Van Horne Senior Dinner, on Nov. 24 at noon, will be catered by the Keystone Care Center. If you plan to attend please contact Pam Claassen, 319-472-4031 or 319-551-5744 ASAP to let her know so that she can let the Care Center know how many to plan for.

 

 

 

November 8, 2015

THIS WEEK:

Tuesday:

  *Deadline for announcements to be in to the
   office if want included in Sundays bulletin.

 

 Wednesday:

 *Prayer time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
 *Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

 

Thursday:

  *Coffee & Devotions w/ Rose @ Keystone
   Care Center – 9:45 A.M.

 

 Friday:

  *Bible Study @ Norway – 10:00 A.M.

 

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

 

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Joan & Keith Mithelman (N), Don & Betty DeGraff (VH), Comanche, St. Mark’s – Pastor Benjamin LaGrange
Condolences to: the family of Elmer Rohlena and the family of Faye Fisher.



Remember this week:
Lois Hamann (VH)
Keystone Care Center,
  250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249

                                                                         

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:

Cards of Peace @ Elberon, next Sun., Nov. 15, during fellowship.

 

Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center, Tues., Nov. 17 – 9:45 A.M.

 

Norway UMW, Tues., Nov. 17 – 7:00 P.M. (*note change of date)

 

Attention Elberon!

Starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 

OTHER THINGS:

The Benton Community FFA Chapter is hosting a Veterans Benefit Breakfast today, Sunday, November 8th at the Van Horne Community Center from 7 AM to Noon. Free will donation will go to the Benton County Veterans Assistance Program.
 
 

 

November 1, 2015

THIS WEEK:

 

Sunday:

  *2015 Charge Conference at the Elberon
  Church – 7:00 P.M. Chili, crackers and dessert  
  will be served at 6:00 P.M. for those attending.

 

 

Tuesday:

  *Deadline for announcements to be in to the
   office if want included in Sundays bulletin.

 

Wednesday:

 *Prayer time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
 *Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
 *Dorcas Circle @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

 

Thursday:

  *DeWall Circle @ Salem – 2:00 P.M.

 

Friday:

  *Bible Study @ Norway – 10:00 A.M.

 

Saturday:

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

LIFT UP IN PRAYER:

Joan & Keith Mithelman (N), Don & Betty DeGraff (VH), Sherrill – Pastor Emily Zebarth
Condolences to: Nancy Cardwell and family upon the loss of her mother.

Remember this week:

Helen Wiley (E)
Keystone Care Center,
  250 5th St.,
Keystone, 52249

                                                          

 (See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:

Coffee & Devotions w/ Rose @ Keystone Care Center, Thurs., Nov. 12 – 9:45 A.M.

 

Attention Elberon!

It was decided by the Ad Council, with the agreement of Pastor Rose Marie, that starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 

OTHER THINGS:

Soup Supper @ St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Tues., Nov. 3, 5-7 P.M. Free will donation.

 

Joan Mithelman has been moved from Mercy Hospital to the Amana nursing home for rehab.  I know she is glad to be there with Keith.  I’m sure they would appreciate cards and visits.                                              _Dorothy Blackburn

 

The Benton Community FFA Chapter will be hosting a Veterans Benefit Breakfast on Sunday, November 8th at the Van Horne Community Center from 7 AM to Noon. Free will donation will go to the Benton County Veterans Assistance Program.

 
  

October 25, 2015

THIS WEEK:

Monday:

  *Norway UMW – 7:00 P.M.

 

 Tuesday:

  *Deadline for announcements to be in to the
   office if want included in Sundays bulletin.

 

Wednesday:

 *Prayer time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
 *Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.

 

Friday:
  *Bible Study @ Norway – 10:00 A.M.

 

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



LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Joan & Keith Mithelman (N), Don & Betty DeGraff (VH), Calamus, Wesley-Grand Mound, St. Paul’s – Pastor Toni Brewster
Condolences to: Linda Luther and family upon the loss of her father.



Remember this week:
Elmer Rohlena (N)
Heritage Nursing & Rehab, 3B-14,
  200 Clive Dr. SW
  Cedar Rapids, IA 52404                                    

 

(See complete listing in newsletter)

COMING UP:

2015 Charge Conference will be held at the Elberon Church, next Sunday, Nov. 1 – 7:00 P.M. Chili, crackers and dessert will be served at 6:00 P.M. for those attending.

 

Dorcas Circle @ Salem, Wed., Nov. 4 – 7:00 P.M.

 

DeWall Circle @ Salem, Thurs., Nov. 5 – 2:00 P.M.

 

Attention Elberon!
It was decided by the Ad Council, with the agreement of Pastor Rose Marie, that starting Sunday, December 6, 2015 the worship starting time will change to 4:00 P.M. This will continue through March 2016, with a decision being made then as to if it will continue to be held in the evening.

 

OTHER THINGS:
Soup Supper @ St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Van Horne, Tues., Nov. 3, 5-7 P.M. Free will donation.
 
 
 

October 18, 2015

THIS WEEK:

Sunday:

  *Pastor Rose @ Clergy Retreat in Indianola.
  *Cards of Peace @ Elberon during fellowship.

 

Tuesday:

  *Deadline for announcements to be in to the
   office if want included in Sundays bulletin.
  *Newsletter items deadline.
  *Communion Service @ Keystone Care Center   
    9:45 A.M.

 

Wednesday:

 *Prayer time @ Salem – 9:00 A.M.
 *Bible Study @ Salem – 9:30 A.M.
 *Rose Marie in office @ Salem till noon.
 *Ad Council @ Salem – 7:00 P.M.

 

 Thursday:

  *Ad Council @ Norway – 7:00 P.M.

  

Friday:

  *Bible Study @ Norway – 10:00 A.M.

 

Saturday:

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




LIFT UP IN PRAYER:
Don & Betty DeGraff (VH), Vinton, Wesley – Pastor Judith Bunyi



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

 

(See complete listing in newsletter)

 

 

 

COMING UP:

Norway UMW, Mon., Oct. 26 – 7:00 P.M.

 

Attention!

2015 Charge Conference will be held at the Elberon Church, Sunday, Nov. 1 – 7:00 P.M.

 

OTHER THINGS:

Van Horne Lions and Library will be having a breakfast today, Sun. Oct. 18, 8:30 – noon.  Free Will offering.

 

Word has been received that former Peace Parish Pastor Steve Whisler has passed away. Those wishing to send condolences can do so to: Cherie Whisler, 9731 E. Bennett Dr., Tucson, AZ  85747