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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