The Church There is no more powerful human organism/organization on history then the Church of Jesus Christ. Defined as the "called out ones"- Greek-ekklesia, their existence since the 1st Pentecost after Jesus died, buried and resurrected has transformed men, (a short reference to men and women) and nations. There is no doubt that its success is attributed to more then man's effort and ingenuity, rather to the divine power and influence of the Holy Spirit on and in redeemed men and women. The degree of its power and influence on men and nations over the centuries has been and continues to be a great question and for many a mystery. The book of Acts records more then just the history of the early Christ followers but also principles of and by the Holy Spirit that we present day Christ followers can gain from as we live out our faith in our own culture and learn to reach others with this life giving and life transforming relationship with our personal Heavenly Father through Jesus. Join us at Hus Church as we engage the book of Acts and what the Holy Spirit intends for each individual and corporately as a community of faith! Come learn what PEAS stands for and how you can enter a powerful exciting adventure with Jesus. Pastor Mel Ramos

A Message from Mel 1 Birthdays & Anniversaries 2

Miscellaneous 3

A View From the Pew 4

July Calendar 5

In this issue of Hus Happenings

Ju ly /A u gu st 2013

Hus Happenings

July Anniversaries 7 Jim & Jennifer Porter 6 yrs 19 Adam & Melissa Klitzka 5 yrs August Anniversaries 2 Carl & Evelyn Studt 60 yrs 2 Clarence & Wendy Walton 38 yrs 6 Dennis & Joyce McGivern 25 yrs 23 Jim & Sue Rairdin 16 yrs 30 Mel & Jeri Ramos 27 yrs

August Birthdays 7 Mike Hebert 8 Grace Ford 15 Judy McLaskey 16 Mel Ramos 19 Lois Snyder 19 Alexandria Porter 27 Lois Wegner 28 Dot Harrelson 29 Eldie Svoboda 29 Jim Rairdin 31 Clarence Walton

July Birthdays 1 Alyssa Peshak 1 Nicholas Snyder 8 Randy Havel 10 Marlus Grimm 12 Richard Ransom 14 Wendy Walton 15 Donald Zahradnik 24 Gavin Peshak 24 Elizabeth Peshak 25 Helen Anderson 26 Dolores Miessner 26 Robert Bean

P A G E 2 H U S H A P P E N I N G S

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” —Corrie ten Boom

Hus Youth Ministry News

Gatherings- Hus Youth Ministry gatherings will be Wednesday’s July 10th and 24th and August 7th and 21st starting at 5:30 pm and ending at 6:30 pm.

Contact Pastor Mel – 319-210-8000 cell, Facebook, email-melramos8@aol.com

Noah's Ark: Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark. ONE: Don't miss the boat. TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat! THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark . FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done. SIX: Build your future on high ground. SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs. EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile. TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals. ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

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Praise In The Park Iowa 2013 Join us on July 6th for an amazing night of worshiping, celebrating, and mission at Veterans Memorial stadium. Doors will open at 3pm. Concert begins at 3:45pm. Performers are: Zach Svoboda Bob Colquhoun White Day Ribbon Big Daddy Weave Jeremy Camp The night will end with a firework display. There will be a food drive to collect items for local food banks including the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets can be purchased online at the kernels website, tickets@kernels.com.

Confirmations classes resumes as announced each week that Pastor Mel preaches

PEAS of being on Mission with Jesus!

P- Pray God arranged connections, E- Expect God to answer your prayers, A- Ask strategic intentional questions about spiritual things

P A G E 4

Photos taken by Pam Wyman

H U S H A P P E N I N G S P A G E 5

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Music Lessons

4 Independence Day Office Closed

5 6

7 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

8

9 Bible Study– 1:30PM

Music Lessons

10 Music Lessons

CSA Youth Ministry–

5:30PM

11 Worship Team -

7:15PM

12

13

14 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

15

16 Bible Study– 1:30PM

Session– 7PM

17 Music Lessons

18 Flute Recital

(Students of Joanne Chadima) – 7PM

19

20

21 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

22

23 Bible Study– 1:30PM

24 Music Lessons Youth Ministry–

5:30PM

25 Worship Team -

7:15PM

26 27

28 Worship Service -

9:30AM

29

30 Bible Study– 1:30PM

31

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Hus Presbyterian ChurchHus Presbyterian Church 2808 Schaeffer Drive SW2808 Schaeffer Drive SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDRETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

July/August 2013July/August 2013 Hus HappeningsHus Happenings www.huschurch.orgwww.huschurch.org

The Church There is no more powerful human organism/organization on history then the Church of Jesus Christ. Defined as the "called out ones"- Greek-ekklesia, their existence since the 1st Pentecost after Jesus died, buried and resurrected has transformed men, (a short reference to men and women) and nations. There is no doubt that its success is attributed to more then man's effort and ingenuity, rather to the divine power and influence of the Holy Spirit on and in redeemed men and women. The degree of its power and influence on men and nations over the centuries has been and continues to be a great question and for many a mystery. The book of Acts records more then just the history of the early Christ followers but also principles of and by the Holy Spirit that we present day Christ followers can gain from as we live out our faith in our own culture and learn to reach others with this life giving and life transforming relationship with our personal Heavenly Father through Jesus. Join us at Hus Church as we engage the book of Acts and what the Holy Spirit intends for each individual and corporately as a community of faith! Come learn what PEAS stands for and how you can enter a powerful exciting adventure with Jesus. Pastor Mel Ramos

A Message from Mel 1 Birthdays & Anniversaries 2

Miscellaneous 3

A View From the Pew 4

July Calendar 5

In this issue of Hus Happenings

Ju ly /A u gu st 2013

Hus Happenings

July Anniversaries 7 Jim & Jennifer Porter 6 yrs 19 Adam & Melissa Klitzka 5 yrs August Anniversaries 2 Carl & Evelyn Studt 60 yrs 2 Clarence & Wendy Walton 38 yrs 6 Dennis & Joyce McGivern 25 yrs 23 Jim & Sue Rairdin 16 yrs 30 Mel & Jeri Ramos 27 yrs

August Birthdays 7 Mike Hebert 8 Grace Ford 15 Judy McLaskey 16 Mel Ramos 19 Lois Snyder 19 Alexandria Porter 27 Lois Wegner 28 Dot Harrelson 29 Eldie Svoboda 29 Jim Rairdin 31 Clarence Walton

July Birthdays 1 Alyssa Peshak 1 Nicholas Snyder 8 Randy Havel 10 Marlus Grimm 12 Richard Ransom 14 Wendy Walton 15 Donald Zahradnik 24 Gavin Peshak 24 Elizabeth Peshak 25 Helen Anderson 26 Dolores Miessner 26 Robert Bean

P A G E 2 H U S H A P P E N I N G S

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” —Corrie ten Boom

Hus Youth Ministry News

Gatherings- Hus Youth Ministry gatherings will be Wednesday’s July 10th and 24th and August 7th and 21st starting at 5:30 pm and ending at 6:30 pm.

Contact Pastor Mel – 319-210-8000 cell, Facebook, email-melramos8@aol.com

Noah's Ark: Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark. ONE: Don't miss the boat. TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat! THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark . FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done. SIX: Build your future on high ground. SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs. EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile. TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals. ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

H U S H A P P E N I N G S P A G E 3

Praise In The Park Iowa 2013 Join us on July 6th for an amazing night of worshiping, celebrating, and mission at Veterans Memorial stadium. Doors will open at 3pm. Concert begins at 3:45pm. Performers are: Zach Svoboda Bob Colquhoun White Day Ribbon Big Daddy Weave Jeremy Camp The night will end with a firework display. There will be a food drive to collect items for local food banks including the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets can be purchased online at the kernels website, tickets@kernels.com.

Confirmations classes resumes as announced each week that Pastor Mel preaches

PEAS of being on Mission with Jesus!

P- Pray God arranged connections, E- Expect God to answer your prayers, A- Ask strategic intentional questions about spiritual things

P A G E 4

Photos taken by Pam Wyman

H U S H A P P E N I N G S P A G E 5

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Local 262

Music Lessons

3

4 Independence Day

5 6

7 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

8

9 Bible Study– 1:30PM

Music Lessons

10 Music Lessons

CSA Youth Ministry–

5:30PM

11 Worship Team -

7:15PM

12

13

14 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

15

16 Bible Study– 1:30PM

Session– 6:30PM

17 Music Lessons

18 Flute Recital

(Students of Joanne Chadima) – 7PM

19

20

21 Worship Service -

9:30AM Pastor Mel Ramos Confirmation Class

22

23 Bible Study– 1:30PM

24 Music Lessons Youth Ministry–

5:30PM

25 Worship Team -

7:15PM

26 27

28 Worship Service -

9:30AM

29

30 Bible Study– 1:30PM

31

July 20 1 3

Hus Presbyterian ChurchHus Presbyterian Church 2808 Schaeffer Drive SW2808 Schaeffer Drive SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDRETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

July/August 2013July/August 2013 Hus HappeningsHus Happenings www.huschurch.orgwww.huschurch.org