Dear Peacemakers,
It brings me great joy to see so many new faces in the Peace family. As the song goes, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other, gold.”
Time is running short for those who want to sign up for Stephen Ministry Training. Please email back immediately if you want to reserve a spot. Autumn training will include two week-ends (Friday night-Saturday – to be determined) and then January-March, one night/week.
Pray for the nominating committee and for persons who may be wondering “Am I really called to serve as an elder?” It is a high calling, but not a heavy burden at Peace because we have such a talented group of Ministry Team Leaders, who carry a large part of the work load.
Peace Sisters – ideas luncheon this Sunday at 12:30 and prayer walk every Saturday at 10. Peace Brothers – 6:45 Prayer Breakfast. Any guys interested in a monthly evening meeting?
Youth Fellowship has a full schedule of activities. Kudos to Pastor Tricia and advisors.
Autumn Activities at Peace:
Choirs Potluck tomorrow (Sat) night and rehearsals begin in October
Oct 2 World Communion Sunday – Peacemaking Offering collected (25% kept for our local efforts)
Oct-Nov Neighborhood Dinners: Get to know your closest Peace neighbors. Sign up Sunday. Maybe you’re willing to host one?
Oct 16 Adventure Park Hot Dogs and Kick Ball -- 3:00PM to 7:00PM Sign up to bring a dish to share.
Oct 16 Beth-El Farmworkers Mission Open House -- Meet at Peace at 3:00 to carpool with friends
Oct 21 Empty Bowls Benefit Luncheon LWR -- Support Manatee Food Bank $20; meet at Peace at 11:30 to carpool
Nov 6 Gratitude Brunch after worship here at Peace – celebrating God’s goodness with table talk
Thanksgiving Day at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage -- 30 spots reserved for Peace people at 11:00
Dec 4 – The Christmas Story in Sarasota
As we grow, it is not always easy to keep a finger on every pulse, so please do not hesitate to call if you need support. Your pastors, music director, elders, and your congregational care team are praying for you.
God's grace and peace to all,
Elizabeth
