Peacemakers,
I’m writing you early in the week because….
It would help to know if you’re coming to our BUILDING VISION Retreat this Saturday from 9:00-12:30. We’ll gather near our property at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Lorraine Road, north of Hwy 70 to "Imagine the Future of Peace." Please give a quick REPLY, as the planners have worked hard to make this a fruitful day! Childcare provided at the Deiberts. "It’s only half a day."
This Sunday in our Lenten Season of RE-NEWAL we move from RE-PENTting of sin to RE-SISTing temptation. The story of Jesus’ struggle in the wilderness from Luke 4:1-13 will be at the heart of our service.
Remember to complete your TIME AND TALENT Survey. Over half of you have already turned them in, and it is amazing to see how committed you are to the future of Peace – to praying and to working together. My heart is filled with gratitude for your devotion.
Week One – LENTEN CHALLENGE: Remember to save your food and household supply receipts for all of Lent. This week do a "matching meal" for the poor this week by buying extra food, a gift card, or writing a check on Sunday.
The highlights from our January Session meeting are available. The February meeting was a joint meeting of Session and Ministry Team Leaders. Highlights will be on the opportunity table on Sunday morning.
We Deiberts will have friends from N.C. at church this week. Their 13 year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy,is usually quite vocal during worship. She participates in an appropriate way for her cognitive development, so we hope you will not be too distracted.
Speaking of distractions, some of you have noted that departures during the service are much more noticeable now that we are using the door near the pulpit – to allow more room for our growing music program. Let’s all try to make our entrances and exits at the least distracting times. One day soon, we’ll design a building with rear exits!
Pray for one another. Be strong in Holy Spirit and in the strength of God’s mighty power.
Peace,
Elizabeth
