| | Dear Peace Family,
Kim and all the Tuites are grateful for your prayers for Rob, who survived his first surgery with complications, and is facing another one tomorrow – Saturday. Because of the expensive drain on family resources during months of critical care, we will collect a special offering for the Tuites this Sunday. Look for the basket in the fellowship area.
We had a meaningful service of prayer last Sunday at 11:30, thanks to the faithful leadership of Pastor Tricia, and the involved participation of nearly fifty of you, including Director Gia, still recovering.
This Sunday we begin a new series on The Foundations of the Church. About every generation, the Presbyterian Church (USA) does a major revision of our Book of Church Order and produces a new hymnal. The new “Foundations” and “Polity/Government” were approved in July of this year, and the new hymnal is due by 2014.
Sunday’s sermon is on The Mission of the Church, or “What are we doing?” We will read the first sermon of Jesus, and the first sermon of Peter for guidance. The men’s ensemble will bless us with lovely music. The session will be prepared to meet with anyone who would like to join Peace at 11:30.
Next Sunday, the 28th is Back to Church Sunday at Peace. It’s a great time to invite your friends and neighbors. We will share a “Lite Bites” lunch of salads and such, and there will be a bounce house for kids of all ages. We will hear of new opportunities to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through our 2011-12 Lively Learning Hour. Thanks to all who are stepping up to lead, assist or participate in classes this year. Never stop growing and learning.
On that same day we will have a brief congregational meeting to elect a nominating committee. Thus far the slate of nominees includes Eirinn Camphire, Peter Miller, Don McIlwain, and Dana Scott. Other names may be added to this slate. Once elected, this committee will seek your input and will bring a slate of nominees for election as elder in early October.
Please read the attached "Parish Paper" on why people connect with Christ and a congregation -- very helpful.
Peace to all of you,
Elizabeth
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