Dear Peace Family,
Tomorrow’s memorial service (officiated by Peace) celebrating the life of
Gretchen Frueh will be held at 2:00 Saturday at First Presbyterian at 2050
Oak Street, Sarasota with reception to follow. I know that
many of you will want to be there to support John and the family.
Sunday at Peace we will read the story of Jesus’ calling the
fishermen. We’ll think about what it means for us to follow
Christ. Five new elders will be ordained for service on the
session. Pray for Andrew Deibert, youth; Kathy Flora, Jenny
Sheffield, Don Simpson, and Mark Winters.
Right after worship, we will set up for our soup and bread lunch.
If you did not sign up for food, just bring a crock pot of soup, some bread,
cheese, or whatever…along with your own soup mug or bowl. We will
slurp sumptuous soup while hearing of the 2011 progress and 2012 plans of
Peace from Ministry Team Leaders and Elders.
We have a great Peace Presbyterian folder for each individual or family,
containing a new photo directory of current Peace participants, along with a
current address directory, 2012 budget, and the annual report summary.
We will be finished with lunch and meeting by 12:30, but you can slip
out if needed. No Lively learning groups will meet, but
young children can escape to childcare after eating.
God has richly blessed us in the short time we have been a church – just 2 ¼
years ago we were officially chartered. We’ve grown from 20 to
200 in six years of worship! I am so grateful for each of you and
your commitment to making Peace what we are today!
Peace,
Elizabeth
Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
This Week at Peace - - Jan. 22, 2012
Peace Presbyterians,
This week in worship we will read the story of Jonah and consider what it
means to obey: to go and do as God calls. Read the little humorous book
of Jonah before Sunday. See how mad Jonah gets when God forgives
those people of Ninevah.
Pray for the unity of the Presbyterian Church USA, as the Fellowship of
Presbyterians is gathered in Orlando to form a new Reformed body called the
Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians. We are not sure
whether this new group means some churches will exit our denomination or
whether they will remain while keeping a distinct identity within the
denomination.
I am excited to let you know that seven older youth are camping in Key West
with Pastor Tricia, Bill Clough, and Jenny Sheffield, as
chaperones. What a joy to have a growing youth program! Last
week-end, nearly the same number of younger youth were traveling.
The Building Vision Team has now met twice with the Lawson Group, our
architectural firm, to work toward a Master Plan for Lorraine Road.
Ideas from our vision retreat two years ago were shared with Lawson and
Kelle, who are getting on board with who we are at Peace. Come to the
congregational meeting next Sunday, the 29th to hear more about the
steady progress of this team and our other great ministry teams at Peace!
New elders will be ordained in worship on the 29th. We will share a soup
luncheon, and the meeting will follow. No Lively learning that
day. Please bring your own soup bowls or mugs in plastic bags, so
you can sample lots of yummy soups, without worry of heat or spillage.
And you can wash your own darn dish when you get home!
Peace to all,
Elizabeth
Attachments:
The Interpreter - January 2012.pdf
Friday, January 13, 2012
This Week at Peace - - January 15, 2012
Dear Peace and Friends,
We begin a six-week series on what it means to be called by God to listen,
obey, follow, trust, proclaim, and pass the torch. This week we
will read the story of Samuel, who heard God calling in the night.
(I Samuel 3:1-20). We will also give thanks for Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr, who heard God's call to speak out courageously
about injustice.
On January 29 we will ordain new elders for a three year term on
session. After worship that day, a delicious soup luncheon will be
shared by all, during which ministry teams will share briefly their
accomplishments in 2011 and their goals for 2012. This annual
meeting on the congregation is a great time to get on board with
Peace. Please sign up to bring soup or bread. Photo
directories will be distributed.
Week nights at Peace are full of fruitful activities. Just this
week, we have had four ministry teams gathering for prayer and work, nine
people training in the Stephen ministry of caregiving, two choirs totaling 35
music-makers, a class discussing how the brain perceives of God, and a movie
considering the power of courageous friendship to transform lives.
We have noontime daily prayers of staff and volunteers, the Men’s Prayer
Breakfast, the Beth-El Volunteers, and the Saturday morning women walking,
talking, and praying. The Younger Youth are leaving for a mystery
trip tomorrow, and the Older Youth, next week-end. Youth who remain are
learning about death, dying, and heaven. Dinner Groups are
gathering this Sunday night. Our new roller-coaster ride with
Richard through the Book of Revelation on Sundays at 11:30 is underway with
high attendance.
It is an exciting time to visit Peace, to get more involved at Peace, to ask
questions about Peace, to invite a friend to Peace, to do something new at
Peace. Our average Sunday morning attendance is around 120
now – a great size for getting to know people. Come soon!
Peace to you,
Pastor Elizabeth
We begin a six-week series on what it means to be called by God to listen,
obey, follow, trust, proclaim, and pass the torch. This week we
will read the story of Samuel, who heard God calling in the night.
(I Samuel 3:1-20). We will also give thanks for Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr, who heard God's call to speak out courageously
about injustice.
On January 29 we will ordain new elders for a three year term on
session. After worship that day, a delicious soup luncheon will be
shared by all, during which ministry teams will share briefly their
accomplishments in 2011 and their goals for 2012. This annual
meeting on the congregation is a great time to get on board with
Peace. Please sign up to bring soup or bread. Photo
directories will be distributed.
Week nights at Peace are full of fruitful activities. Just this
week, we have had four ministry teams gathering for prayer and work, nine
people training in the Stephen ministry of caregiving, two choirs totaling 35
music-makers, a class discussing how the brain perceives of God, and a movie
considering the power of courageous friendship to transform lives.
We have noontime daily prayers of staff and volunteers, the Men’s Prayer
Breakfast, the Beth-El Volunteers, and the Saturday morning women walking,
talking, and praying. The Younger Youth are leaving for a mystery
trip tomorrow, and the Older Youth, next week-end. Youth who remain are
learning about death, dying, and heaven. Dinner Groups are
gathering this Sunday night. Our new roller-coaster ride with
Richard through the Book of Revelation on Sundays at 11:30 is underway with
high attendance.
It is an exciting time to visit Peace, to get more involved at Peace, to ask
questions about Peace, to invite a friend to Peace, to do something new at
Peace. Our average Sunday morning attendance is around 120
now – a great size for getting to know people. Come soon!
Peace to you,
Pastor Elizabeth
Friday, January 6, 2012
This Week at Peace - - January 8, 2012
Dear Friends,
Most of you have heard that our dear friend, Gretchen Frueh, died on the last
day of 2011. "She lived with lung cancer for over four years with
a deep faith, dignity, grace, and unconditional love." A
memorial service, officiated by Peace, will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday,
Jan. 28 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street Sarasota,
FL. A reception, hosted by PEO will follow at the church.
This Sunday at Peace we will look at the early “defining moments” of Jesus’
life – his presentation in the temple as an infant, his temple visit at
age twelve, and his adult baptism by John. These
are scriptures for Epiphany and Baptism Sundays.
Speaking of Epiphany, you are invited to the Deiberts’ for a very casual
Epiphany party tonight – lots of candlelight and friendship – no agenda, no
stress. Come to 6421 Blue Grosbeak Circle 34202 (Greenbrook
Run 756-8153) If you have leftover finger foods, bring
them, If not, just stop by anytime between 7 and 10.
May the Light of Christ burn brightly in our souls!
Elizabeth
Most of you have heard that our dear friend, Gretchen Frueh, died on the last
day of 2011. "She lived with lung cancer for over four years with
a deep faith, dignity, grace, and unconditional love." A
memorial service, officiated by Peace, will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday,
Jan. 28 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street Sarasota,
FL. A reception, hosted by PEO will follow at the church.
This Sunday at Peace we will look at the early “defining moments” of Jesus’
life – his presentation in the temple as an infant, his temple visit at
age twelve, and his adult baptism by John. These
are scriptures for Epiphany and Baptism Sundays.
Speaking of Epiphany, you are invited to the Deiberts’ for a very casual
Epiphany party tonight – lots of candlelight and friendship – no agenda, no
stress. Come to 6421 Blue Grosbeak Circle 34202 (Greenbrook
Run 756-8153) If you have leftover finger foods, bring
them, If not, just stop by anytime between 7 and 10.
May the Light of Christ burn brightly in our souls!
Elizabeth
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