This Week at Peace - - October 9, 2011

This week in worship we examine the two Biblical references to the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew and Luke, and consider the three versions of the prayer in English and ponder the petition: “Forgive us our debts, trespasses, sins AS we forgive… " Many of you have asked over the last five years, why we use the ecumenical version of the prayer, and recently the Session agreed with the Worship Team and me that it would benefit all of us, especially the children, to develop a level of comfort with all three versions of the prayer. Hope you can come Sunday and please consider staying for the worship discussion afterwards. Express yourself, learn from others, and grow faith with friends at Peace.

Thank you for your concerns and prayers for Peace’s home security. We are feeling more encouraged about the possibility of negotiating a new lease with the Realtors, but it could require some extra giving next year. The Session of Elders will soon meet to discuss this matter in detail.

The Adventure Park Hot Dog and Kickball Event has been postponed to Sunday, November 20^th when we hope EVERYbody can participate in the fun. See the Fellowship Board for the MANY activities coming soon, and make your reservations for ticketed activities, like the Christmas Story in Sarasota.

Come to the Open House at Mission Beth-El NEXT Sunday afternoon (16^th) and learn about the Presbyterian ministry to farmworkers in Wimauma, 30 minutes north on 301. Carpools will leave from Peace at 2:30 and 3:00.

Remember that Ministry Team meetings are a good way to connect, pray, and serve. Meetings are listed on the back of the bulletin. Pray for the Nominating Committee, who will soon present a slate of elders for election, possibly as soon as next Sunday, the 16^th.

Finally, let me say what a joy it is to welcome new members and to see so many new faces at Peace. Do ask questions, get to know one another, and celebrate God’s goodness all around!

With gratitude for the love of Christ which binds us,

Elizabeth