Peacemakers,
This Sunday we dedicate our new ministry center with prayers of thanksgiving and blessing! We remember in prayer all the saints who have gone before us. We read the 1 Kings 17 story of God’s provision in the life of a prophet, a widow, and a boy. They have little but in their trusting and sharing, discover plenty.
Don’t miss a very popular adult class called “Enough” which had 25 participants last week but we will not call that enough! There are still Dinner slots in the next two week-ends for those who have not Feasted on Gratitude. We have third quarter giving statements for you. Please find yours in the attractive wooden, hinged box.
Hear Sunday about Alternative Gifts International, a wonderful new opportunity from our Mission Team and Betty Clough to make Christmas giving doubly meaningful.
And mark your calendars for Fun-day Sunday, December 5th. This is an all hands on deck event, so sign up to help Peace to welcome new friends and grow. See attached the flyer that will go to school bookbags, along with a postcard via mail to neighbors ages 30-50.
Pray for Peace – peace in our homes, as we struggle to find harmony and love one another… peace in our church to bring a contagious joy to our community…peace in country as we go to the polls remembering the dignity of all candidates and all people….peace in our world as our global connections make life simpler and more complex.
A Congregational Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday to elect elders, and assuming the Nominating Committee is able to complete their discernment process, we will meet after worship on the 7th.
Remember the Halloween Food Offering. Drop your ten flyers off asap, if you have not already.
Peace and love to you,
Elizabeth
Attachments:
Funday Sunday Flyer2.pdf
Friday, October 29, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
This Week at Peace - - October 22, 2010
Dear Peacemakers,
We are completing our series on the Goals of Peace with the Story of Zacchaeus, the little man who met Jesus personally and became a responsive steward of his wealth.
We begin a new five week-long adult class called “Enough” led by Tom Ciechanowski, Mark Winters, Robin Miller, and Sue Seiter. Don’t miss this chance to grow in wisdom, simplicity, contentment, and generosity in these challenging times of recession.
Please pray for our Nominating Committee – Tom Ciechanowski, Ivy Ruark, Dana Scott, Peter Miller, and Bob Seiter – and for the four persons whom God may be calling to serve on the session for the next three years. The congregational meeting to elect elders is November 7, right after worship.
Next week, on Reformation Sunday, we will dedicate our beautiful new ministry center during worship. Pastor Tricia will be back with Baby Wells, so it is sure to be an exciting day!
It’s all set. We will hold our Peace Festival called Funday Sunday on December 5, after worship. We need everyone to pitch in and make it a great success.
There’s a new team forming – the Property Team! Speak to Jim or Sherry Robinson, leaders, if you are willing to play a role in set up, break down, clean up, or other property stewardship work.
It is a joy to be in our new church home. God has richly blessed us. Come and see! Are you feasting in gratitude? Participate in one of the dinners to celebrate your blessings with Peace friends.
Keep being inspiring, authentic, nurturing, compassionate, and responsive. By God’s grace we are a wonderful church, and getting stronger every day!
The Congregational Care Team of Peace is praying for you by name daily, and even more often if we know you are struggling in body, mind, or spirit. Keep in touch.
With love,
Elizabeth
We are completing our series on the Goals of Peace with the Story of Zacchaeus, the little man who met Jesus personally and became a responsive steward of his wealth.
We begin a new five week-long adult class called “Enough” led by Tom Ciechanowski, Mark Winters, Robin Miller, and Sue Seiter. Don’t miss this chance to grow in wisdom, simplicity, contentment, and generosity in these challenging times of recession.
Please pray for our Nominating Committee – Tom Ciechanowski, Ivy Ruark, Dana Scott, Peter Miller, and Bob Seiter – and for the four persons whom God may be calling to serve on the session for the next three years. The congregational meeting to elect elders is November 7, right after worship.
Next week, on Reformation Sunday, we will dedicate our beautiful new ministry center during worship. Pastor Tricia will be back with Baby Wells, so it is sure to be an exciting day!
It’s all set. We will hold our Peace Festival called Funday Sunday on December 5, after worship. We need everyone to pitch in and make it a great success.
There’s a new team forming – the Property Team! Speak to Jim or Sherry Robinson, leaders, if you are willing to play a role in set up, break down, clean up, or other property stewardship work.
It is a joy to be in our new church home. God has richly blessed us. Come and see! Are you feasting in gratitude? Participate in one of the dinners to celebrate your blessings with Peace friends.
Keep being inspiring, authentic, nurturing, compassionate, and responsive. By God’s grace we are a wonderful church, and getting stronger every day!
The Congregational Care Team of Peace is praying for you by name daily, and even more often if we know you are struggling in body, mind, or spirit. Keep in touch.
With love,
Elizabeth
Friday, October 15, 2010
This Week at Peace - - October 15, 2010
Friends,
We’ve talked about Inspiring Worship, Authentic Relationships, and Nurturing Discipleship — the first three goals of Peace. This week we move to Compassionate Outreach, as we read Jesus Christ’s first proclamation in Luke 4:14-22.
To put it simply, our outreach is two part — living God’s love in word and in deed. Evangelism focuses on the loving word (telling people about Christ, inviting them into Christian life) and Mission focuses on the loving deed (caring for them like Christ would).
Of course, we are strongest when we are able to inject a spirit of compassionate outreach into everything we do together. We stop judging one another and seek simply to help one another fulfill the Great Commandment, appreciating the God-given value of every human person.
A correction to bulletin and newsletter — Movie Night is TONIGHT at 7 at Chuck and Sue's house. Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works.”
Hope to see YOU this Sunday.
Prayerfully,
Elizabeth
We’ve talked about Inspiring Worship, Authentic Relationships, and Nurturing Discipleship — the first three goals of Peace. This week we move to Compassionate Outreach, as we read Jesus Christ’s first proclamation in Luke 4:14-22.
To put it simply, our outreach is two part — living God’s love in word and in deed. Evangelism focuses on the loving word (telling people about Christ, inviting them into Christian life) and Mission focuses on the loving deed (caring for them like Christ would).
Of course, we are strongest when we are able to inject a spirit of compassionate outreach into everything we do together. We stop judging one another and seek simply to help one another fulfill the Great Commandment, appreciating the God-given value of every human person.
A correction to bulletin and newsletter — Movie Night is TONIGHT at 7 at Chuck and Sue's house. Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works.”
Hope to see YOU this Sunday.
Prayerfully,
Elizabeth
Friday, October 8, 2010
This Week at Peace -- October 8, 2010
Peacemakers,
It is a joy to be settling in our new home – having ministry teams and choir groups and staff here! In a few weeks, it will be time to dedicate this wonderful new gift from God on a Sunday in late October, and to FEAST on GRATITUDE. Some of you will remember last year as we chartered that we gathered in homes to “feast on gratitude.” Gratitude dinners will rock your socks and your bellies, so sign up for a dinner this Sunday or email Kim at ktuite1@verizon.net October 22-23 or November 5-6.
This week’s theme is “Nurturing Discipleship” and the text is one of my favorites from 2 Timothy 1:1-14. I hope you will make that extra effort to be here and even maybe to stay to nurture your own discipleship. Join a class or a one-time small group to consider ways of reaching out.
We are grateful for all of you who are helping with set up, break down, and clean up on Sundays. We are now forming a Property Team and would love to have you join it, especially if you are not otherwise committed at Peace. Let me know if you’re interested in serving in this extremely valuable way.
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
It is a joy to be settling in our new home – having ministry teams and choir groups and staff here! In a few weeks, it will be time to dedicate this wonderful new gift from God on a Sunday in late October, and to FEAST on GRATITUDE. Some of you will remember last year as we chartered that we gathered in homes to “feast on gratitude.” Gratitude dinners will rock your socks and your bellies, so sign up for a dinner this Sunday or email Kim at ktuite1@verizon.net October 22-23 or November 5-6.
This week’s theme is “Nurturing Discipleship” and the text is one of my favorites from 2 Timothy 1:1-14. I hope you will make that extra effort to be here and even maybe to stay to nurture your own discipleship. Join a class or a one-time small group to consider ways of reaching out.
We are grateful for all of you who are helping with set up, break down, and clean up on Sundays. We are now forming a Property Team and would love to have you join it, especially if you are not otherwise committed at Peace. Let me know if you’re interested in serving in this extremely valuable way.
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
Friday, October 1, 2010
We're In !
Come tonight (Friday) 7:30-9:00 for a trailer unloading party. We’re beginning to move into our 9 rooms — though we don’t have our specially ordered furnishings yet.
Come Sunday and help set up at 8:00, or come to worship at 9:30, special congregational meeting at 10:30, fellowship at 10:50, lively learning at 11:15. It’s time for a fresh new start at Peace!
Our new church address is 10902 Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch 34211. That’s on Lakewood Ranch Blvd, midway between Hwys 70 and 64.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Come Sunday and help set up at 8:00, or come to worship at 9:30, special congregational meeting at 10:30, fellowship at 10:50, lively learning at 11:15. It’s time for a fresh new start at Peace!
Our new church address is 10902 Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch 34211. That’s on Lakewood Ranch Blvd, midway between Hwys 70 and 64.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
This Week at Peace - - October 1, 2010
Friends,
I had a stress test today, but while there realized that the real stress was not the treadmill in the cardiologist’s office. The real stress test has been the four weeks on the treadmill of lease negotiations. Talk about running in place and going nowhere and feeling pressure in the heart muscle….
Well, finally, by the grace of God and the patience of Job, we are having a signing meeting with MAR tomorrow at 1:00. Hallelujah! We can unload the trailer and all the stress of our uncertainty about church home. God is good! Lively learning classes can begin now, and we can settle in and discover the new possibilities for ministry with week-day and week-night space available. Get ready to grow, Peace!
You’ve shared this stress of the move, and you have other stressors too — at work, at home, with health, with relationships. When your soul is bowed down, remember that your hope is in God. Remember to wait quietly for the rescue of God. Because the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. God’s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning. Great is your faithfulness, O Lord. Great is your faithfulness. (adapted from Lamentations 3, read tonight at Cong Care team meeting)
Remember the Peacemaking Offering is this Sunday. We focus on Peace’s second goal — Authentic Relationships — as we come together on World Communion Sunday.
We will have a congregational meeting immediately after worship this Sunday to elect an elder nominating committee. The session’s designees are Tom C. and Ivy R. Three adults more plus a youth are needed. Please speak to whomever you’d like to nominate to see if he or she is willing.
Peace made the presbytery’s newsletter! See attached. If you haven’t seen our new home yet, this is a great Sunday to come.
Grace and peace be with every one of you,
Elizabeth
Attachments:
The Interpreter - October 2010 issue.pdf
This message is from Peace Presbyterian. Peace Presbyterian treats your personal information with the utmost care. To report abuse, please contact our office at (941) 753-7778.
I had a stress test today, but while there realized that the real stress was not the treadmill in the cardiologist’s office. The real stress test has been the four weeks on the treadmill of lease negotiations. Talk about running in place and going nowhere and feeling pressure in the heart muscle….
Well, finally, by the grace of God and the patience of Job, we are having a signing meeting with MAR tomorrow at 1:00. Hallelujah! We can unload the trailer and all the stress of our uncertainty about church home. God is good! Lively learning classes can begin now, and we can settle in and discover the new possibilities for ministry with week-day and week-night space available. Get ready to grow, Peace!
You’ve shared this stress of the move, and you have other stressors too — at work, at home, with health, with relationships. When your soul is bowed down, remember that your hope is in God. Remember to wait quietly for the rescue of God. Because the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. God’s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning. Great is your faithfulness, O Lord. Great is your faithfulness. (adapted from Lamentations 3, read tonight at Cong Care team meeting)
Remember the Peacemaking Offering is this Sunday. We focus on Peace’s second goal — Authentic Relationships — as we come together on World Communion Sunday.
We will have a congregational meeting immediately after worship this Sunday to elect an elder nominating committee. The session’s designees are Tom C. and Ivy R. Three adults more plus a youth are needed. Please speak to whomever you’d like to nominate to see if he or she is willing.
Peace made the presbytery’s newsletter! See attached. If you haven’t seen our new home yet, this is a great Sunday to come.
Grace and peace be with every one of you,
Elizabeth
Attachments:
The Interpreter - October 2010 issue.pdf
This message is from Peace Presbyterian. Peace Presbyterian treats your personal information with the utmost care. To report abuse, please contact our office at (941) 753-7778.
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