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Dear Peace-makers,
I’m back at Peace and
hoping you will be
back soon too. And for those who never left,
big thanks for keeping the ship sailing while some of us traveled.
The Montreat Worship and Music Conference was sheer delight for me, as I
played trumpet in the orchestra, sang with hundreds of people who love God
and love music. Beyond the joy of inspiring daily worship, it is
always great to spent time with family away from the pressures of
work. We all need Sabbath time to remember that God is God, and the
world will keep turning without our labor.
Speaking of hard work, remember to pray for Jim Padula and all who are
commissioners to our national church meeting, called the General Assembly
which happens every 2 years. The Assembly begins tomorrow in
Pittsburgh. To be informed of daily summaries call
1-800-728-7228, ext. 2012, or 502-569-5000, ext. 2012. Or go to http://www.pcusa.org/news/
This Sunday I am preaching on two stories which collide in Mark 5 – the
healing of the woman with a hemorrhage and the raising of Jairis’
daughter. Both stories teach us the power of trust for healing.
They show us Jesus’ eager desire to bring health to a poor, outcast woman,
as well to a girl from a wealthy family.
Seminary intern
Marilyn Tucker has prepared two new initiatives at
Peace. On summer Sunday mornings, she will lead lively learning
activities for children and youth, and on Wednesday nights beginning July
11, she will lead a lectionary study group for youth and
adults.
Pastor Tricia has done such a good job with our growing youth group,
that we are looking for more scholarship money for camps and conferences,
due to high numbers of participation. Remember that these times away
can be life-transforming moments for faith development. If
you’d like to help a kid get to Cedarkirk,
please write a check to Peace with Cedarkirk in the memo. Stayed
tuned for future youth fund-raisers. You were very generous on
lemonade/carwash day recently.
Week-end VBS is
coming soon to Peace – July 27-29. Have you invited all the children
you know?
With gratitude,
Pastor Elizabeth
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