Peacemakers,
We had a wonderful time dreaming at our Building Vision Workshop last Saturday, as we looked at Peace’s mission, vision, and goals, and then shared our ideas about what kind of building would facilitate and further our ministry. One would expect to hear conversation about functional and beautiful space for worship and music, fellowship and education. But there were many creative ideas about stewardship of outdoor space, and deep concern that our building be a hospitable place for mission.
Speaking of mission, the Peace middle schoolers and adults are going to volunteer at Mission Beth-El this Saturday morning, leaving at 9:15 from Sweet Bay on Hwy 70, with sack lunches in hand, and returning around 1:30. If you’ve never been to Beth-El and wonder why we are so enthusiastic about ministry there, it’s time to come.
The Presbytery’s Main Event is at Faith Presbyterian in Cape Coral Saturday, March 13, and the theme is the Spirituality of Aging. Contact me if interested, so we can register and travel together. Richard and I plan to go.
Ruth Smith, mother of Joyce Brown, is the first member of Peace Presbyterian, to enter the church triumphant since we chartered as a church. Many of you never met Ruth because she was residing in a nursing home in Sarasota, but she received home communion once a month with us, and at Christmas about twenty Peace adults, youth, and children sang carols in her room. Ruth’s memorial service will be conducted by Peace in the chapel at Church of the Palms this Friday at 11:00. Come if you are able.
In preparation for Sunday, please read Isaiah 55 and ponder what it means to re-turn to God.
We are really pleased with your responses to the Time and Talent Survey and with the determination of leaders to communicate well with those who volunteered. Thanks everyone, especially Stewardship Team!
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
