Dear Peacemakers,
I am writing this week’s email from Westminster Presbyterian, where Richard and I are serving an overnight hosts for Family Promise. If you were in church Sunday, you heard Eirinn Camphire share her enthusiasm for this wonderful ministry. The current families in the program could not be any more courteous and appreciative. I just met a preschooler who reached out his hand and introduced himself with more poise than some teenagers I know. Peace’s portion of the PC(USA) Pentecost Offering on May 23rd will support this ministry to homeless families. The other 60% will go to the Presbyterian Church’s ministry with at-risk children, youth, and young adults.
You have received emails from Pastor Tricia regarding the exciting 5:00 Saturday evening Italian Dinner and Talent Show, which we await with eager anticipation. Yummy spaghetti and meatballs made by a real Italian chef, our own multi-talented Gia, will be worth the big bucks for our youth program! Northminster Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway. You are encouraged to bring your own plates to save the environment, but if you forget, the Fellowship Team has you covered.
As this night comes to an end, let me remind you that prayers are being offered by your church family for all of you going through difficult seasons of illness, grief, relational turmoil, transitions, financial strain or discouragement of any sort. You are not alone. Reach out to your Peace family and others who care. Pastor Tricia led a beautiful service of wholeness for teens and parents last Sunday night.
This Sunday’s text is the story of Paul and Silas, stuck in prison, but finding their way to freedom by singing God’s praise. The same is true for all of us – that we may find our truest freedom in the Spirit in the power of joyful and prayerful music.
Peace be with you,
Elizabeth
