July 17, 2017

This Week:

Wednesday:

* SPRC & PEC Meetings @ Salem 6:00 P.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:

Joan Mithelman

1202 Jacobs Drive #131

Eugene, OR 97402

COMING UP:

Reverend Crystal Oberheu has been appointed to serve Peace Parish. She was raised in Waterloo, where her parents still live. Pastor Crystal, as she likes to be called, loves small rural communities and is excited to serve us and meet everyone. She will begin her appointment on August 1st.

OTHER THINGS:

College students who are members of Salem UMC may apply for the Nelda Schlue Scholarship.  Nelda was a lifelong member of Salem and as a teacher, was very interested in the youth of the church. In order to be eligible, an applicant must have successfully completed at least one year of their program.  This includes community college and graduate programs. 

Applications are available at the church office or from Karen Schlue.  Karen's address is 1230 English Lane NE; Apt. 208; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.  Phone: 319-409-5262. 

The application needs to be completed and returned by September 1. The award will be made in December.

July 3, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

* Independence Day

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

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

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:

Dorothy Plagmann

2975 F Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

OTHER THINGS:

College students who are members of Salem UMC may apply for the Nelda Schlue Scholarship.  Nelda was a lifelong member of Salem and as a teacher, was very interested in the youth of the church. In order to be eligible, an applicant must have successfully completed at least one year of their program.  This includes community college and graduate programs. 

Applications are available at the church office or from Karen Schlue.  Karen's address is 1230 English Lane NE; Apt. 208; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.  Phone: 319-409-5262. 

The application needs to be completed and returned by September 1. The award will be made in December.

June 26, 2016

This Week:

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:

Kenneth & Jean Fisher

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

Other:

College students who are members of Salem UMC may apply for the Nelda Schlue Scholarship.  Nelda was a lifelong member of Salem and as a teacher, was very interested in the youth of the church. In order to be eligible, an applicant must have successfully completed at least one year of their program.  This includes community college and graduate programs. 

Applications are available at the church office or from Karen Schlue.  Karen's address is 1230 English Lane NE; Apt. 208; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.  Phone: 319-409-5262. 

The application needs to be completed and returned by September 1. The award will be made in December.

June 19, 2016

This Week:

Tuesday:

* 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:

Lois Haman

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

American Cancer Society Fundraiser Car/Motorcycle Cruise sponsored by Keystone Care Center on Saturday, June 25^th at 9 AM at the Keystone Care Center. Cost is $20 per car or motorcycle.

OTHER THINGS:

Thanks to Dorothy Blackburn of Norway United Methodist Church for representing the Peace Parish as Lay Delegate to the Iowa UMC Annual Conference for the past three years.  Dorothy was recovering from illness on her first year but she persisted and attended all sessions.  This is Dorothy's third and last year as Lay Delegate.  We appreciate you, Dorothy.  May God continue to bless you as you have blessed us.

College students who are members of Salem UMC may apply for the Nelda Schlue Scholarship.  Nelda was a lifelong member of Salem and as a teacher, was very interested in the youth of the church. In order to be eligible, an applicant must have successfully completed at least one year of their program.  This includes community college and graduate programs.  Applications are available at the church office or from Karen Schlue.  Karen's address is 1230 English Lane NE; Apt. 208; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.  Phone: 319-409-5262. 

The application needs to be completed and returned by September 1. The award will be made in December.

June 12, 2016

This Week:

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

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

Father’s Day – June 19

OTHER THINGS:

The Northeast District of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church, located in Cedar Falls, is searching for an experienced administrative professional.  Qualified candidates must possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with general accounting practices and have experience with dissemination of information through various media including print pieces, email, and Facebook.  The position requires a self-starter that is organized, flexible and able to maintain a high level of professionalism.  Competitive wages and benefits are offered.  Please submit your resume and job application by July 17, 2016 to:

Iowa Conference – HR/Benefits

2301 Rittenhouse St.

Des Moines, IA  50321

Or joni.mardesen@iaumc.org

June 5, 2016

This Week:

Thursday:

* 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:

Darwin Struve

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

Father’s Day – June 19

OTHER THINGS:

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Barnyard Round-Up will be held at Salem on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 -11:30.  We are looking for volunteers to provide food and/or come and help with games, stories, crafts, and music.  Please let any of these ladies know if you'd like to help out:  Gina Embray, Jan Logan, Julie Mather, Debbie Short, Melissa Barnard, Jan Thomae, Diane Eckenrod.

Vinton Wesley United Methodist Church would like to invite  pastors and congregations to an open house celebrating Pastor Judith’s retirement. Please join us on Sunday, June 12th,  from 1:30-3:30 pm, in the Fireplace Room at Wesley.  If you can please place  notice of this in your church bulletins and /or newsletters and announce it to your congregations,  that would be appreciated. We hope you can join us to wish Pastor Judith well on this next phase of her life and to celebrate her ministry.  Refreshments will be served

 

May 29, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

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

 Tuesday:

* Cards for Peace @ Salem 2:00 P.M.

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

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

Friday:

* Player 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 Haman

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

 (See complete listing in newsletter

COMING UP:

The following will do pulpit supply and deliver the message on Sunday, June 5^th:

 

Elberon - Lois Stull

Van Horne - Aaron Kirkpatrick

Norway - Nola Moser

Please include Lois, Aaron and Nola in your prayers.  Please pray for the Spirit of Wisdom and the Spirit of Truth cover them as they deliver the Message. 

OTHER THINGS:

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Barnyard Round-Up will be held at Salem on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 -11:30.  We are looking for volunteers to provide food and/or come and help with games, stories, crafts, and music.  Please let any of these ladies know if you'd like to help out:  Gina Embray, Jan Logan, Julie Mather, Debbie Short, Melissa Barnard, Jan Thomae, Diane Eckenrod.

May 22, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

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

Thursday:

* 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

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

*SAVE THE DATE* - Sheldon Thompson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration 1-3 P.M. May 30^th (Details to Follow)

Salem Cards for Peace will meet on May 31^st at 2:00 P.M. at the Church.

OTHER THINGS:

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Barnyard Round-Up will be held at Salem on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 -11:30.  We are looking for volunteers to provide food and/or come and help with games, stories, crafts, and music.  Please let any of these ladies know if you'd like to help out:  Gina Embray, Jan Logan, Julie Mather, Debbie Short, Melissa Barnard, Jan Thomae, Diane Eckenrod.

May 1, 2016

This Week

Monday:

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

Thursday:

* DeWall Circle @ Salem 2:00 P.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:

 

Dorothy Plagmann

Ridgeview Assisted Living

2975 F Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

 

COMING UP:

*SAVE THE DATE* - Sheldon Thompson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration 1-3 P.M. May 30^th (Details to Follow)

OTHER THINGS:

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Barnyard Round-Up will be held at Salem on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 -11:30.  We are looking for volunteers to provide food and/or come and help with games, stories, crafts, and music.  Please let any of these ladies know if you'd like to help out:  Gina Embray, Jan Logan, Julie Mather, Debbie Short, Melissa Barnard, Jan Thomae, Diane Eckenrod.

April 24, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

* Norway UMW Potluck 12:00 P.M.

* 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:

Kenneth & Jean Fisher

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

 

COMING UP:

*SAVE THE DATE* - Sheldon Thompson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration 1-3 P.M. May 30^th (Details to Follow)

 

 

April 17, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

* Confirmation 1:30 P.M.

* PEC & SPRC Meeting @ Norway 6:00 P.M.

Thursday:

* Elberon AD Council 7:00 P.M.

Friday:

* Earth Day

* 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 Haman

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

 

COMING UP:

The Van Horne Lions will be having a biscuit and gravy breakfast on Sun. April 24th from 8:30 - noon at the VH community room.

*SAVE THE DATE* - Sheldon Thompson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration 1-3 P.M. May 30^th (Details to Follow)

OTHER THINGS:

Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Dr. Bruce Baxter on his passing.

 

 

 

 

April 10, 2016

This Week:

Sunday:

* Van Horne First Responders Breakfast 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Monday:

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

Thursday:

* Coffee and Devotions @ Keystone Care Center 10 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

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

The Sunday Service at Elberon will begin at 8:30 A.M. starting on April 17.

The Elberon AD Council will be meeting on Thursday, April 21st at 7:00 p.m.

 Earth Day – April 22^nd

*SAVE THE DATE* - Sheldon Thompson’s 90^th Birthday Celebration 1-3 P.M. May 30^th (Details to Follow)

OTHER THINGS:

Dorothy Blackburn would like to thank all well-wishers who sent her cards and called her during her recent hospitalization.

Thank you all for Celebrating the Life of Pam Claassen with me and my family.  The love and support you gave during our time of grief and sorrow gave so much comfort and encouragement.  We thank those who shared memories of Pam.  Thank you, dear Ladies, for organizing the Lunch at the Community Center.  It was a difficult task made easy by your smiles and hard work. Again, thank you. - Otto Claassen

April 3, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

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

Wednesday

*Dorcas Circle 7:00 P.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:

Joan Mithelman

1202 Jacobs Drive #131

Eugene, OR 97402

COMING UP:

Van Horne First Responders Breakfast, Sunday April 10^th at the Emergency Response Station 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. – Free Will Offering

Earth Day – April 22nd

 

OTHER THINGS:

The District Office has indicated there is a need for disposable diapers for under privileged families in our district. If you are interested in helping please drop off at the District Office in Cedar Rapids.

Lois Blackburn would like to thank all well-wishers who sent her cards and called her during her recent hospitalization.

March 27, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

* Kids Hangout @ Elberon 4:15 P.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:

Shirley Miller

1224 13^th Street NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

 

COMING UP:

Earth Day – April 22nd

OTHER THINGS:

The District Office has indicated there is a need for disposable diapers for under privileged families in our district. If you are interested in helping please drop off at the District Office in Cedar Rapids.

Elberon UMC is grateful to those who helped and supported their Bake Sale last Friday, March 18, 2016.  They were able to raise $539.00.

The Elberon UMC Donation to Tama Food Pantry was 79 lbs. Thank you all!

Condolences to the family of the late Don Kupka.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

 

March 20, 2016

This Week:

Monday:

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

Friday:

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

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

* Good Friday Joint Service @ Salem 6:30 P.M.

Saturday:

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

Remember this week:

Dorothy Plagmann

Ridgeview Assisted Living

2975 F Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

COMING UP:

Newsletter Deadline --  March 22

VAN HORNE LIONS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. At City Park (Weather Permitting)

Elberon Easter Sunrise Service March 27 7:00 A.M. with Breakfast to follow.

OTHER THINGS:

The District Office has indicated there is a need for disposable diapers for under privileged families in our district. If you are interested in helping please drop off at the District Office in Cedar Rapids.

March 13, 2016

This Week:

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

Friday:
* Prayer Time @ Salem 9:00 A.M.
* Bible Study @ Salem 9:30 A.M.
* Elberon Fish Fry 5-8 P.M.

Saturday:

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

 

Remember this week:

Kenneth & Jean Fisher

Keystone Care Center

250 5^th Street

Keystone, IA 52249

COMING UP:

Palm Sunday – March 20

Newsletter Deadline --  March 22

Good Friday Joint Service @ Salem March 25 6:30 P.M.

VAN HORNE LIONS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. At City Park (Weather Permitting)

Elberon Easter Sunrise Service March 27 6:30 A.M. with Breakfast to follow.

OTHER THINGS:

Pam Claassen passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, 2016 from  2pm-6pm at Van SteenHuyse-Russell Funeral Home,1212 1st Ave., Vinton, IA. The Funeral Service will be at Salem on Monday, March 14, 2016 10:30 am. A Lunch will follow the service at Van Horne Community Center. Interment will be at the Garrison Cemetery at 2:30 pm. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Edris Wiese on her passing.

The District Office has indicated there is a need for disposable diapers for under privileged families in our district. If you are interested in helping please drop off at the District Office in Cedar Rapids.

 

The Vinton Food Pantry wishes to thank the Parish for the 50 lbs of canned goods it received

 

March 6, 2016

This Week:

Sunday:

* One Great Hour of Sharing

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

* Confirmation @Salem 1:30 P.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:

Elberon Fish Fry March 18

Elberon Easter Sunrise Service March 27 6:30 AM with Breakfast to follow.

OTHER THINGS:

Take the Lent Quiz!! http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/lent-quiz-test-your-knowledge-of-the-season

The District Office has indicated there is a need for disposable diapers for under privileged families in our district. If you are interested in helping please drop off at the District Office in Cedar Rapids.

2016 Summer Camps Registration is open. Go to: http://www.iaumc.org/camps