You are invited to Peace’s “Back to Church” Sunday celebration this week. After worship, we will have a relaxed “lite bites” lunch and will hear about some of the learning opportunities at Peace for the coming year. Bring a salad or something to share -- maybe even a new friend! Kids, come ready to bounce through an obstacle course outside. Youth, come ready to wash cars and adults, your donations are very much appreciated!
In addition to the fun we have planned, we will have a brief congregational meeting to elect a nominating committee who will guide us to the election of four elders for class of 2014. The nominees for the nom com are: Eirinn Camphire, Peter Miller, Don McIlwain, Dana Scott, and Sara Rea Jensen.
I rejoice in announcing that Rob Tuite is being weaned off the respirator, and is having some success with sitting up in a chair for a brief period. Thanks be to God for this miracle! Thanks to you, friends, for your prayers and your generous donations to defray medical expenses for the Tuite family.
Pray for those who may be affected by Hurricane Irene, including Nancy Bonnell in NJ.
We continue this week with our reflection on the new Presbyterian Foundations, which are rooted in the ancient Church. Colossians 1:15-20 and Philippians 2:5-11 are among the oldest pieces of Christian liturgy. Both are thought to have been sung by the early church. “Who’s in Charge?” is our question as we look at the supremacy of Christ as Head of the Church.
I am very pleased to announce that Mike and Debbie Clay, Mary Ann and Dan Grantham and kids (Matthew, Nathan, and Clare), Jenny Sheffield, and Bob Cutler will be re-affirming their faith, after having met with the Session to join Peace! Welcome to these newest members of the family.
Don’t miss the attachment:
1. a new Peace directory is available at church. Let us know if you find errors.
2. a letter from Peace’s Stephen Leaders, inviting you to consider training to be a Stephen Minister. Learn more about this valuable ministry of Christian caregiving next Sunday 11:30-12:30. Even in a congregation of 175 people, there are many issues of grief and depression, there are healthcare struggles and life transitions, where Stephen Ministers can ease the way, providing a listening ear, not taking the place of the pastor, but adding a new dimension of Christian compassion.
Peace be with you all,
Elizabeth
Friday, August 26, 2011
This Week at Peace - August 26, 2011
