Dear Peacemakers,
After analyzing the feedback from the congregational meeting survey, the session decided to try “springing forward” on the first Sunday of Lent, March 13 (the day our clocks change) to a 10:00 worship service. After six months, we will evaluate and if needed, we will “fall back” to 9:30 on the analogous Sunday in the autumn. We believe this change to 10:00 could help with our growth. We know that the change, while just half an hour, will not be the personal preference of some of you, but we pray you will bear with us as we try this new time.
We are delighted that Don and Judy Simpson and Roy Green met with the session to join last Sunday. We will welcome them into membership this week. Soon we will host another “All About Peace” membership class for those of you who have not had the chance to participate in that.
Another decision from the February Session Meeting was based on a recommendation from the Admin Team to increase Gia’s position to include visual arts (powerpoint prep), beginning in March, on a trial basis. We are grateful for the volunteers who are assisting with other parts of the role Judi Creneti played over these last five years, and thankful for the smooth transition that Judi has helped facilitate. February 27th is Judi’s last Sunday as a member of Peace’s staff. I am sure you will want to express your gratitude to her.
We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Wells Thomas this week! Some of you may want to fulfill your baptismal promises to Wells by helping Tricia on Wednesdays when she works in our ministry center. Our 8th and 9th graders will soon begin their preparation for confirmation, with the hope of confirming their baptism on May 22.
Martha Kiplinger’s baptism is now complete in her death last Sunday, the 13th. A service of witness to the resurrection, celebrating her life will be held in our “sanctuary” on Saturday, February 26th at 11:00. Join me in praying for the Kiplinger family, especially Glenn.
We rejoice with Jim and Sherry Robinson in the marriage of their son Kevin to his beloved Jaime this week-end. If you’d like to contribute to the church’s gift to the couple, an envelope will be in the fellowship area.
Yes, on Thursday, February 24th the Sisters of Peace are at Beth Palmer’s “Dining for Women Potluck” at 6 and on Saturday, the 26th at 6:30 the Peace Choirs will be the best at the Harvest Methodist Family Promise Benefit Concert. Other possible activites below. If you need to know more, ask someone Sunday or email back.
Peace to you all,
Elizabeth
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
This Week at Peace - - February 11, 2011
Congratulations, Peace, on helping the Youth reach their Souper Bowl tackle hunger goals! Virtual Souper Bowl rings to all of you! Now if you want to do justice, as well as love kindness, mark your calendar for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers March in Tampa—March 5.
Pray for your friends at Peace. We have several who have spent time in the hospital over the last week. Others are going through challenging times with stress, loss, and difficult relationships. Speaking of relationships, Jesus offers some big challenges in the Sermon on the Mount text this week:
Regarding anger, insults, and bitterness, Jesus insists that we need to be working on reconciliation. This is humbling and hard work, given the propensity of our relationships to go awry in small and large ways. Regarding fidelity, Jesus seems to be saying that adultery is about our eyes and heart, as much as our beds.
Movie Night is this coming Friday – viewing and discussing the movie “Doubt.” Kickball and hot dogs at Greenbrook’s Adventure Park on February 20th starting at 3:00. Bring a side dish to share. The Peace Choirs are singing in a Family Promise fundraiser at Harvest Methodist Church on February 26th. Every one of these activities is an opportunity to invite a friend to enjoy the warmth of Peace’s fellowship.
Wells Thomas, infant son of our Pastor Tricia will be baptized at Peace on February 20th! What a joy to celebrate the grace of God in his life and ours and to have him be the first one baptized in our new beautiful baptismal font, a gift from Presbyterian friends in Naples!
Peace to you all,
Elizabeth
Pray for your friends at Peace. We have several who have spent time in the hospital over the last week. Others are going through challenging times with stress, loss, and difficult relationships. Speaking of relationships, Jesus offers some big challenges in the Sermon on the Mount text this week:
Regarding anger, insults, and bitterness, Jesus insists that we need to be working on reconciliation. This is humbling and hard work, given the propensity of our relationships to go awry in small and large ways. Regarding fidelity, Jesus seems to be saying that adultery is about our eyes and heart, as much as our beds.
Movie Night is this coming Friday – viewing and discussing the movie “Doubt.” Kickball and hot dogs at Greenbrook’s Adventure Park on February 20th starting at 3:00. Bring a side dish to share. The Peace Choirs are singing in a Family Promise fundraiser at Harvest Methodist Church on February 26th. Every one of these activities is an opportunity to invite a friend to enjoy the warmth of Peace’s fellowship.
Wells Thomas, infant son of our Pastor Tricia will be baptized at Peace on February 20th! What a joy to celebrate the grace of God in his life and ours and to have him be the first one baptized in our new beautiful baptismal font, a gift from Presbyterian friends in Naples!
Peace to you all,
Elizabeth
Friday, February 4, 2011
This Week at Peace - - February 4, 2011
Dear Peacemakers,
At the end of worship the Peace Youth will collect the special Souper Bowl Offering which they have designated for Beth-el Farmworker Ministries. Help them reach goals of 200 items of non-perishable food and $400.
The Wired Word Class has invited representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to share at 11:00 the successes and struggles to achieve fair pay (justice) for farmworkers. See your Lively Learning emails.
Sunday’s scripture tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Come and consider what it means to be flavorful and bright in today’s world.
You will have one last opportunity to contribute to the parting gratitude gift for our good friend and former guitarist, Joe Sardo. See Mickey Miller on Sunday.
Hope you were able to attend the Annual Meeting last Sunday. If not, pick up one of the booklets so you know what’s happening.
And here are some highlights from recent Session meetings and the Congregational Meeting:
New Members: Bob Stuckey, Janet & Rick Grogan and their son Trevor have joined the church.
New Elders: Shirley Blair (Admin) , Nancy Hughes (Congregational Care), Drew Jordan (Youth & Children), and Jim Padula (Adult Education) are now ordained, installed, and serving.
New Leaders and Openings: Peggy Donaldson is replacing Dana Scott in Fellowship with support from Bob Hughes and Elder Rod Scott; Stewardship has a new member in Tracy Jordan, who has also offered to help with church bulletins.
New Confirmation Classes: Pivotal Opportunity for 8th-9th graders to confirm the promises of their baptism by claiming their own faith in Christ. Held with First Presby, Sarasota, this spring.
New Dates: Movie Night on February 18th , Kickball & Hot dogs in the Park on February 20th, Sisters of Peace Dining on February 25, Fat Tuesday Brinner and Ash Wednesday Service second week of March. The Main Event of Presbytery on March 12th, Couples at Peace Enrichment to run again in mid-March, due to popular demand.
New Gifts to the Building Fund: $20,000 from our sister church, Moorings Presbyterian in Naples, and $50,000 from an anonymous donor in the congregation!
New Operating Budget: We approved a budget of nearly 260K (18K less than last year), bringing us to financial independence! Trimming down required some hard losses in Personnel and Mission, though we will manage by end of 2011 to give away about 13% of revenues when you count our special offerings.
Peace to you and to the Middle East, especially Egypt,
Elizabeth
At the end of worship the Peace Youth will collect the special Souper Bowl Offering which they have designated for Beth-el Farmworker Ministries. Help them reach goals of 200 items of non-perishable food and $400.
The Wired Word Class has invited representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to share at 11:00 the successes and struggles to achieve fair pay (justice) for farmworkers. See your Lively Learning emails.
Sunday’s scripture tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Come and consider what it means to be flavorful and bright in today’s world.
You will have one last opportunity to contribute to the parting gratitude gift for our good friend and former guitarist, Joe Sardo. See Mickey Miller on Sunday.
Hope you were able to attend the Annual Meeting last Sunday. If not, pick up one of the booklets so you know what’s happening.
And here are some highlights from recent Session meetings and the Congregational Meeting:
New Members: Bob Stuckey, Janet & Rick Grogan and their son Trevor have joined the church.
New Elders: Shirley Blair (Admin) , Nancy Hughes (Congregational Care), Drew Jordan (Youth & Children), and Jim Padula (Adult Education) are now ordained, installed, and serving.
New Leaders and Openings: Peggy Donaldson is replacing Dana Scott in Fellowship with support from Bob Hughes and Elder Rod Scott; Stewardship has a new member in Tracy Jordan, who has also offered to help with church bulletins.
New Confirmation Classes: Pivotal Opportunity for 8th-9th graders to confirm the promises of their baptism by claiming their own faith in Christ. Held with First Presby, Sarasota, this spring.
New Dates: Movie Night on February 18th , Kickball & Hot dogs in the Park on February 20th, Sisters of Peace Dining on February 25, Fat Tuesday Brinner and Ash Wednesday Service second week of March. The Main Event of Presbytery on March 12th, Couples at Peace Enrichment to run again in mid-March, due to popular demand.
New Gifts to the Building Fund: $20,000 from our sister church, Moorings Presbyterian in Naples, and $50,000 from an anonymous donor in the congregation!
New Operating Budget: We approved a budget of nearly 260K (18K less than last year), bringing us to financial independence! Trimming down required some hard losses in Personnel and Mission, though we will manage by end of 2011 to give away about 13% of revenues when you count our special offerings.
Peace to you and to the Middle East, especially Egypt,
Elizabeth
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