Dear Peacemakers,
If you missed our Annual Meeting last week, please pick up a navy blue folder, which has the report from ministry teams, 2012 budget, and a photo directory of the 200 current participants and members of Peace. Many are finding this helpful for remembering the names of new friends!
Having heard how the church is called to listen, obey, and follow Christ, we now move to a week of encouragement as we talk about trusting God in the hard times. The scripture is Isaiah 40:25-31.
Are you considering membership at Peace? Wanna know more about Peace and/or about the Presbyterian Church (USA)? You are invited to our “All About Peace” membership class this Sunday at 11:30.
The Peace Youth will be collecting the Souper Bowl Offering at the conclusion of worship. A simple prayer in 1990 by a seminary friend of the Deiberts: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" inspired a youth-led movement to help hungry and hurting people around the world, generating a total of $81 million. Our youth will give all proceeds to Mission Beth-El . Think about this: Each 30-second ad during the Super Bowl will cost $3.5 million, so let us respond to that excess with some good-hearted generosity toward the needy.
Finally, I am attaching our presbytery's monthly newsletter, The Interpreter. Elders (not just on session but all ordained elders), please see the invitation to hear Dr. Joseph Small preach and give a keynote on ministry in the 21st century. That's right here in Bradenton at Palma Sola Presbyterian on Thursday, February 23. Great learning opportunity! Speak to me if you are free to attend this meeting.
Don't forget: Movie Night next Friday, the 10th, viewing The Namesake, on the big screen! Plus, remember that you can sign up for March Dinner Groups now with Judy Simpson. Only a one night commitment. Rather go out? There's a Peace fellowship dinner at Bangkok on March 3.
Peace to all of you!
Elizabeth
Attachments:
• The Intrepreter
