What a joy it is to see so many authentic relationships being forged among the people at Peace! Last night, as the Leadership Team gathered for our last meeting before chartering, we expressed gratitude for the gifts of those who will not be leading as elders on the session as of October 18. I wish you all could have been there to feel the love that was expressed.
We had a similar experience on Monday night when the Peace Women, now named "Sisters of Peace" shared their life stories while watching the sun go down on Siesta Key. It was a rich time of fellowship.
The same kind of meaningful friendships will be built at our "Feasting on Gratitude" dinners…coming soon, prior to charter. Don‘t miss out.
Pray for Kathy Flora and Larry Brown, both in a painful surgical recovery period. And for Ivy Ruark and Lucy Aungst, whose sisters are very ill. Rejoice with the Seiters and the Notos who have new grandchildren, Lola and Cameron, born recently! And think of newcomer Jacquie Craig, Troy‘s stepmother, who is grieving the recent death of her daughter.
When have you visited the Peace website? Did you know that the exciting new youth fellowship schedule is there? You can also read about the Trimbles, Presbyterian missionaries in Pakistan. Go to www.PEACEpcusa.com. Feedback always welcome.
Thank you for your generous response to Peace River Presbytery‘s special appeal for Mission Beth-El (& Peniel) and Cedarkirk Camp. We collected nearly $2000 and the Mission Team added $2000 from their budget, designated for Beth-El. The presbytery is getting close to the goal of $92,000, but hopes with other churches’ offerings this Sunday to gather enough to keep Beth-El/Peniel at Immokalee running in 2010 – another $60,000 needed for that.
Don‘t forget that school supplies, backpacks, coupons, and non-perishable food items are collected every week at Peace for Mission Beth-El. Make feeding the hungry part of your regular routine.
Peace to you!
Elizabeth
