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
