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Dear Peacemakers,
We had a wonderful morning together last Sunday, singing our faith and
hearing the stories behind several classic hymns! Many of you
expressed your appreciation, and I want to thank you for the boost that was
to your staff, who are like Mark Twain, able to live two months on a good
compliment.
Our scripture this week from the book of James 1:17-27 challenges us to a
life of Christian integrity – where our life is consistent with our
convictions. We are be saved by grace (as Paul emphasizes) but
our salvation is evident/real when we live faithfully – by listening,
doing, and caring.
On September 9, our Back to Church Sunday, we will have a congregational
meeting to elect a nominating committee. The slate of nominees
includes Eirinn Camphire, Matthew Grantham, Bob Hughes, Gertie Rineer, and
Rod Scott. Other nominations may be made on the
day. This group will meet frequently over the next two months
to discern (with your help) who might well serve as elders on session for
the next three years.
At our congregational meeting, Elder Don Simpson will report on the
progress of the Building Vision Team. As you may have heard, we
are looking into the viability of the Faith Christian Church, a foreclosed
property on Lorraine Road. Following the meeting, our Education
Teams will highlight their offerings for this fall – to begin the following
week, on the 16th.
At 12:30 on September 9, all teachers and youth advisors will have a
training lunch, and at 5:00, all youth and parents will gather at the
Gartenbergs for swim, supper, and conversation about this year’s youth
activities.
I am pleased to announce that several families are planning to meet with
the Session to join Peace THIS Sunday, the 2nd, at 11:30.
See your Sunday bulletin for all the coming events – choirs starting back
soon, Movie Night on the 14th, Animal Blessing on the 23rd,
and a very special Peacemaking/World Communion week in October.
Peace to all,
Elizabeth
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