Asbury United Methodist Church - Cedar Rapids, IA

Pastor Ed to move this June

On Sunday, March 6, 2011 it was announced at Asbury UMC in Cedar Rapids, IA and First UMC in Shenandoah, IA that Pastor Ed would be moved to Shenandoah in late June.   

First UMC was expecting to receive a new pastor this year.

Asbury UMC was not expecting to have their pastor moved this year and Pastor Ed was not expecting to move this year either, so it came as a real surprise to everyone in Cedar Rapids.  Asbury’s SPRC has been working diligently for the last week to get the paper work into the conference relating to what their dreams are for future ministry at Asbury.  We are holding Bishop Trimble and his cabinet in prayer as they discern God’s will in this.  

Our prayer is that both churches will be richly and abundantly blessed:-)

Marty Davis Missing:-(

Mary Davis, son of Carol and Elmer Davis has been missing since Sunday. He went out for a snowmobile ride and never returned. Please keep Marty, his family, and all those who are searching for him in your prayers.

Carol Mart

Carol had Lazer Eye surgery yesterday and will be taking several days recovering, please keep her in your prayers.

Dorothy Marsh

Please keep Dorothy Marsh in your prayers.  She is suffering from a post surgery infection but Bob say’s she appears to be on the mend.

Dorothy Rieck

Please keep Dorothy Rieck and family in your prayers today, they will be talking with Hospice later today.

Ron Spina's Family

Ron Spina, Louis' brother, died a little after noon today.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

11/14/07 Dorothy Schulz Surgery

Dorothy's surgery is tomorrow morning at 7:15am.  Please keep her in your prayers during surgery.

Prayer Request

Pastor Ed,

We would like to add our neighbor and friend to the prayer chain.  Brett is the son of very good neighbors and friends across the street from us.  Unfortunately “bad things do happen to good people”.  Brett is approximately 40 years old and has a wife and two girls at home, he is a fireman. He was diagnosed with a tumor at the base of the brain several months ago-it is not operable (both Iowa City and Mayo Clinic have made the same diagnosis). They were praying treatment would reduce the tumor but please see the email below we received from them today.


“Most of you know about Brett. But the update is not good.
Today they suggested he get his affairs in order. And contact the hospice group.
The tumor has grown and the problems he is having may not get better. He has a hard time walking, talking, eating and is vision is messed up.
He was told they didn’t see him improving and he should apply for disability.

Your Prayers are GREATLY appreciated.
We too are looking for a miracle also.
Ron and Lois”

Thank you,
Larry and Jo Myers

Prayers Needed

Dorothy Schulz has been diagnosed with cancer.  Please keep her in your prayers in the days and weeks ahead.

10/17/07 Prayer Updates

1.  Shirley Lannam just fell and hit her head, she is on her way right now to one of the area hospitals.  Don't know which one or how bad she is, please pray.

2.  Pat Fry is resting peacefully and her family is with her.  She was moved out of ICU to a private room yesterday.  They continue to ask for your prayers.

3.  I saw Pauline today and she looked well.  She had just gotten back from lunch and welcomed the visit. She says the reason she got better was all the prayers.

God's Peace and Blessings

Pastor Ed