Dear Peacemakers,
Our Gratitude Season culminates this week as we bring our non-binding financial pledges for 2011 to God in worship this Sunday. If you have not received your pledge envelope, know that extras are available at church Sunday morning or you can call us at 753-7778. At the time of offering, we will bring our promise cards forward to signify our commitment to Christ and our enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Peace Church.
If you are not in town, please mail your promise card to 10902 Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, 34211 or bring it the following week. Even if you are not ready to make a pledge right now, we invite you to be part of Gratitude Sunday and simply bring your Sunday offering to the plate joyfully.
Sunday’s scripture commends the “cheerful giver“ To increase your good humor, joy, and cheer in preparation for Gratitude Sunday, you can view The Gratitude Dance at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9z2ELaBVJY
or the Tithe Rap at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwfMMN71xUw
or Clay Thomas’ outrageous video for First Presbyterian of Sarasota
http://www.youtube.com/user/firstpressarasota#p/a/u/0/IG8XRIJpFyk
This is an exciting time to be part of Peace, as we grow into our vision “to be an intergenerational , diverse community of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who reach out with the good news of Christ’s love, who grow strong in the service of God and neighbor, who send one another out with the joy of the Holy Spirit.”
NOTE: Movie Night on Friday will be held at Chuck and Sue McClurg’s house at 7:00, not at the church as originally planned.
FUN-DAY SUNDAY activities on December 5 from 11-1 are coming together with your help! We have invited the community through postcards, ads, and school flyers, and we hope you will sign up to welcome and assist, if you have not already. Call the church office if you don’t catch someone on the Fellowship Team this Sunday. We’re also providing childcare from 1-4, so you might offer to help with that too.
With a heart full of gratitude for each of you, especially our new friends at Peace,
Elizabeth
