From: Richard Deibert
Greetings in Christ from your pastor’s spouse!
While Elizabeth and Emily are roaming the ancient hills and shores of Paul’s Greece, I’m taking the liberty to share our family’s thanksgiving for your inspiring support from the moment of her call through the moment of our charter. It may not always be apparent, but our six hearts overflow with peace by the mercy of Jesus Christ through you.
As Christ’s Church, let us rejoice together over the following good news from Graham Hart,the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Peace River.
First …
We’re going to make it! The congregations of Peace River Presbytery have loudly and clearly expressed their support for Cedarkirk, Beth-El, and Beth-El/Immokalee. We have received $122,005.48 to date in response to the Special Appeal for restoration of budget cuts in 2009 and support for Misión Peniel in 2010. In addition, we have pledges and reports of church offerings totaling $25,511.00 for an anticipated grand total of $147,516.48. We have no doubt that we will reach the $150,000.00 goal.
The funds to restore the original 2009 budgeted amounts have all been distributed, and the remaining gifts will be used to support Beth-El and Misión Peniel in 2010.
And the best news of all…the Board of Directors of Beth-El decided at their meeting last week to reverse the suspension of operations at Misión Peniel and to retain Rev. Miguel Estrada at least through 2010.
Second …
The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Kirkuk, Iraq, has been chosen to receive a grant from the Presbyterian Women’s 2010 Birthday Offering, up to $400,000, for its innovative Kindergarten and Primary School. This is near and dear to Peace Presbyterian because Carol and Charlie Haeussner, members of Church of the Palms in Sarasota have been our supporters. Carol’s parents, Jefferson & Helen Glessner, organized the Kirkuk Church in 1930 through the American Board of Foreign Missions, and ministered in Iraq for more than 30 years.
Third …
Don’t forget to "Fall back" that alarm clock this All Hallows Eve night.
With the blessing of peace, I’ll See you in worship on All Saints Day,
Richard
