Peacemakers,
Relay for Life this week-end – Stop by and greet your Peace friends and meet others who are participating in this benefit for the American Cancer Society, especially our own Barbie Osterling, who has been a key player in Relay for many years. I will lead opening and closing prayers. Friday 6 pm – Saturday 1pm at Lakewood Ranch High School.
This Sunday – Open Minds from Acts 11:1-18. Read how Peter changed his mind.
Women’s Monthly Prayer Groups – one on the first Tuesday, this Tuesday at 6:30 at the Shireys’. Call Suzi for directions. The other on the third Wednesday at 10:30 at Deiberts’.
Your Mission Team gives you many opportunities to give money or time to help others. We understand that you will pick the ones which you want to support and that you will not see these as competing with your regular giving to Peace’s operating budget.
Are you around this spring and summer? Maybe you have a little more free time? Sign up for a dinner group to meet once for a shared meal with six or seven Peace friends. Email Kim to sign up ktuite1@tampabay.rr.com
Get out those poems and kazoos, fiddles and tap shoes. We’re ready to witness talents we’ve never seen before. Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show Saturday, May 15 at 5. Sign up to help soon. “It’sa for the bambinos.” (for the Youth Conference)
Peace to all, especially those in seasons of change,
Elizabeth
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
This Week at Peace - April 22, 2010
Dear Peacemakers,
This week we begin a series of sermons from the book of Acts, in which people are transformed by the Holy Spirit of the Risen Christ. Any of you who want to read ahead and send your ponderings are encouraged to do so.
Acts 9:1-22 – Open Eyes: Saul/Paul and Ananias
Acts 11:1-18 – Open Minds: Peter
Acts 16:9-15 – Open Hearts: Lydia
Acts 16:16-34 – Open Doors: Paul, Silas, the Jailer
The Administration Team has nearly completed all the staff and pastoral reviews. We are blessed to have such a capable staff at Peace, working alongside all of you dedicated volunteers. Remember that I am the full-timer at Peace. Pastor Tricia works 15 hours/week. Judi and Gia work 20 hours/week each. Joe and Damaris are with us on Sunday mornings. Gia and I take Mondays off. Tricia works Tuesdays and week-ends mostly. Judi works Tuesday through Thursday.
David Mullen, Gia Havener, and others are teaming up for a musical benefit at Mattison’s to benefit New Town! “Better Git It in Your Soul: an evening of jazz, blues, R&B, and soul” Pay $20 at the door Friday night, April 23rd at 7:30 – Mattison’s on 41.
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 Peace will gather at Adventure Park in Greenbrook for a cook-out and kickball game.
Next Friday night-Saturday morning (April 30-May 1) we will participate and support others who are involved in the Relay for Life.
The Mission Team invites you to consider celebrating Mother’s Day by giving diapers and baby clothes to expectant mothers served by Mission Beth-El’s outreach to Arcadia. Please also speak to Eirinn Camphire about assisting with Family Promise during the week of Mother’s Day.
Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show is at Northminster Presbyterian, corner of Lockwood Ridge and University, on May 15. Don’t miss this youth fun’raiser for the whole church family.
Peace to all,
Elizabeth
This week we begin a series of sermons from the book of Acts, in which people are transformed by the Holy Spirit of the Risen Christ. Any of you who want to read ahead and send your ponderings are encouraged to do so.
Acts 9:1-22 – Open Eyes: Saul/Paul and Ananias
Acts 11:1-18 – Open Minds: Peter
Acts 16:9-15 – Open Hearts: Lydia
Acts 16:16-34 – Open Doors: Paul, Silas, the Jailer
The Administration Team has nearly completed all the staff and pastoral reviews. We are blessed to have such a capable staff at Peace, working alongside all of you dedicated volunteers. Remember that I am the full-timer at Peace. Pastor Tricia works 15 hours/week. Judi and Gia work 20 hours/week each. Joe and Damaris are with us on Sunday mornings. Gia and I take Mondays off. Tricia works Tuesdays and week-ends mostly. Judi works Tuesday through Thursday.
David Mullen, Gia Havener, and others are teaming up for a musical benefit at Mattison’s to benefit New Town! “Better Git It in Your Soul: an evening of jazz, blues, R&B, and soul” Pay $20 at the door Friday night, April 23rd at 7:30 – Mattison’s on 41.
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 Peace will gather at Adventure Park in Greenbrook for a cook-out and kickball game.
Next Friday night-Saturday morning (April 30-May 1) we will participate and support others who are involved in the Relay for Life.
The Mission Team invites you to consider celebrating Mother’s Day by giving diapers and baby clothes to expectant mothers served by Mission Beth-El’s outreach to Arcadia. Please also speak to Eirinn Camphire about assisting with Family Promise during the week of Mother’s Day.
Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show is at Northminster Presbyterian, corner of Lockwood Ridge and University, on May 15. Don’t miss this youth fun’raiser for the whole church family.
Peace to all,
Elizabeth
Friday, April 16, 2010
This Week at Peace - April 16, 2010
Peace People,
In Sunday’s text from John 21, Jesus helps the disciples catch some fish. He provides food and then challenges Peter to demonstrate his love for him by feeding and tending others.
Thanks to all who are tending the needs of people served by Beth-El Ministries. In the first quarter of 2010, Peace people have donated 574 volunteer hours. Special thanks to Jim P., Mission Team Leader, who is transporting food from Wimauma to Immokalee every Wednesday. For information on Beth-El visit the Beth-El website at: www.beth-el.info/
Twelve to twenty of us are going to participate in the march and /or rally for Fair Food Practices. We’ll be leaving from church at noon to drive to Lakeland. You’re welcome to join us. Others are writing letters to Publix to encourage the penny per pound raise in wages for farmworkers.
Our week to tend to the needs of homeless families in Family Promise begins on Mother’s Day, a day we will also collect disposable diapers and baby clothes for expectant moms served by Beth-El. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to give to needy mothers or assist families in the housing crisis? Speak to Eirinn about providing a meal, sleeping over at Westminster Presbyterian, or helping her with Saturday’s nurture of the families.
On the home front, pray for Peter M., who will have stents placed in several arteries next week and for Ivy R., whose mother died April 15th. Ivy was singing to her when she took her last breath.
Sunday, April 25th we will gather at Adventure Park in Greenbrook for a relaxing and fun time from 3:00 until dusk. Bring our own food for grilling and a side dish or beverages to share. The energetic of all ages will play a big game of kick-ball.
Peace at the LWR Relay for Life April 30-May 1 – Great opportunity to connect with people, to honor or remember those you love who have had cancer. Come walk at the high school bus loop, help with Peace’s table, donate for luminaries to light up the world with hope. Ask Barbie or Jean B. how to get involved.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show (and start preparing your act – all ages and all abilities!) This youth fund-raiser will happen at Northminster Presbyterian on Saturday, May 15th.
Peace to all who are carrying heavy burdens and to those who are helping shoulder those burdens,
Elizabeth
In Sunday’s text from John 21, Jesus helps the disciples catch some fish. He provides food and then challenges Peter to demonstrate his love for him by feeding and tending others.
Thanks to all who are tending the needs of people served by Beth-El Ministries. In the first quarter of 2010, Peace people have donated 574 volunteer hours. Special thanks to Jim P., Mission Team Leader, who is transporting food from Wimauma to Immokalee every Wednesday. For information on Beth-El visit the Beth-El website at: www.beth-el.info/
Twelve to twenty of us are going to participate in the march and /or rally for Fair Food Practices. We’ll be leaving from church at noon to drive to Lakeland. You’re welcome to join us. Others are writing letters to Publix to encourage the penny per pound raise in wages for farmworkers.
Our week to tend to the needs of homeless families in Family Promise begins on Mother’s Day, a day we will also collect disposable diapers and baby clothes for expectant moms served by Beth-El. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to give to needy mothers or assist families in the housing crisis? Speak to Eirinn about providing a meal, sleeping over at Westminster Presbyterian, or helping her with Saturday’s nurture of the families.
On the home front, pray for Peter M., who will have stents placed in several arteries next week and for Ivy R., whose mother died April 15th. Ivy was singing to her when she took her last breath.
Sunday, April 25th we will gather at Adventure Park in Greenbrook for a relaxing and fun time from 3:00 until dusk. Bring our own food for grilling and a side dish or beverages to share. The energetic of all ages will play a big game of kick-ball.
Peace at the LWR Relay for Life April 30-May 1 – Great opportunity to connect with people, to honor or remember those you love who have had cancer. Come walk at the high school bus loop, help with Peace’s table, donate for luminaries to light up the world with hope. Ask Barbie or Jean B. how to get involved.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show (and start preparing your act – all ages and all abilities!) This youth fund-raiser will happen at Northminster Presbyterian on Saturday, May 15th.
Peace to all who are carrying heavy burdens and to those who are helping shoulder those burdens,
Elizabeth
Friday, April 9, 2010
This Week at Peace - April 9, 2010
Dear Peacemakers,
What a wonderful Easter week-end we had together! Thanks to all who helped make our Good Friday Stations of the Cross meaningful through art, readings, music. And what a joy to have 149 people in worship on Easter morning, for Word & Sacrament, prayers, glorious music, delicious food, fellowship, and Easter eggs. Most of all, thanks be to God for the new life we have in the Resurrection of Christ.
This Sunday we will read the story of Doubting Thomas and hear Jesus say three times, “Peace be with you!” Come and discover peace between doubt and faith.
We will hope to extend peace to our neighbors as we learn more about the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their struggle for fair wages. I hope you can stay for the special presentation at 11:00. At least ten of us are planning to attend the freedom march and rally the following Sunday, the 18th in Lakeland. If interested, speak to Grant Lowe.
For those who have tickets for Godspell this Saturday at 2:00, the carpool leaves from Sweetbay, Hwy 70 and I75 at 12:45. For those who want tickets, there could be some left. Check here: http://www.tbpac.org/shows/show.asp?showId=2314
Several of you have sent The Global Village to me in the last month. It is worth viewing. www.scribd.com/doc/23456047/Global-Village
April 21- Women’s Morning Prayer Group at Deiberts’ 10:30-12
April 25 – Adventure Park in Greenbrook Village 3-6
April 29-May 1 – Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) at Lakewood Ranch High
Peace,
Elizabeth
What a wonderful Easter week-end we had together! Thanks to all who helped make our Good Friday Stations of the Cross meaningful through art, readings, music. And what a joy to have 149 people in worship on Easter morning, for Word & Sacrament, prayers, glorious music, delicious food, fellowship, and Easter eggs. Most of all, thanks be to God for the new life we have in the Resurrection of Christ.
This Sunday we will read the story of Doubting Thomas and hear Jesus say three times, “Peace be with you!” Come and discover peace between doubt and faith.
We will hope to extend peace to our neighbors as we learn more about the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their struggle for fair wages. I hope you can stay for the special presentation at 11:00. At least ten of us are planning to attend the freedom march and rally the following Sunday, the 18th in Lakeland. If interested, speak to Grant Lowe.
For those who have tickets for Godspell this Saturday at 2:00, the carpool leaves from Sweetbay, Hwy 70 and I75 at 12:45. For those who want tickets, there could be some left. Check here: http://www.tbpac.org/shows/show.asp?showId=2314
Several of you have sent The Global Village to me in the last month. It is worth viewing. www.scribd.com/doc/23456047/Global-Village
April 21- Women’s Morning Prayer Group at Deiberts’ 10:30-12
April 25 – Adventure Park in Greenbrook Village 3-6
April 29-May 1 – Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) at Lakewood Ranch High
Peace,
Elizabeth
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Celebrate Easter with Peace
Come worship with a loving church community where all people are embraced, hope triumphs over despair, and peace passes understanding. We believe the journey with Christ is a continual call to renew our faith. Come grow with us! Future home on Lorraine Road.
Good Friday 7 pm (children welcome)
Easter Sunday Celebration 9:30 am
Sunday Egg Hunt & Brunch 11:00 am
Peace Presbyterian Church meets at SCF (formerly MCC)
7131 Professional Pkwy 34240
off University Pkwy in Lakewood Ranch
http://www.peacepcusa.com/
941-753-7778
Good Friday 7 pm (children welcome)
Easter Sunday Celebration 9:30 am
Sunday Egg Hunt & Brunch 11:00 am
Peace Presbyterian Church meets at SCF (formerly MCC)
7131 Professional Pkwy 34240
off University Pkwy in Lakewood Ranch
http://www.peacepcusa.com/
941-753-7778
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