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
