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Dear Friends and
Members of Peace,
The Voices of Peace will usher in the season with a lively Advent Gospel
Carol. We hope you will join us this Sunday (or any
Sunday morning at 10:00) as we reflect on the “Life-giving Hope” we have in
the promises of God, who became one of us on Christmas Day.
It is the most wonderful time of the year! Only it’s NOT –
not for everyone. Not if there’s any empty chair at the
table. Not if your body is falling apart on
you. Not when depression is too much to bear.
Not when you’re having trouble paying the bills even before you think about
Christmas shopping. Not if you feel all alone.
But it can still be a hope-filled time for you, when you anticipate the
real gifts of the Christmas story: Mary was alone and afraid,
but God was with her and exalted her. Joseph was disgraced, but
through the son Joseph raised, God had a plan to save the
world. The world was in darkness, but God sent the light of
life to shine. We often feel alone and sad, but in Jesus
Christ, Immanuel, God is truly with us.
If Christmas is difficult for you, or if you want to be a support to those
having a hard time, choose to do something to make a
difference: Come to our Service
of Hope this Sunday afternoon, December 2 at 5:00.
If you have children in K-5th grades and you need a day of peaceful shopping or
peaceful anything, drop your kids off with us on December 15 from
2-6. What a deal -- $5/kid! Please call soon to let
us know you’re coming. 753-7778
Eager to help to less fortunate? We have a wonderful
Alternative Gift Market as well as Angel Tree Gifts to be distribute
to needy families in the area.
We have activities for young adults, youth, children, women,
men. There are many ways to discover
PEACE. But the best way is to show up and find the most
authentically caring people around. And while we are full of
invitations, we hope you know that we accept “no” as an
answer. No pressure – just opportunities.
On Christmas Eve, our service of carols, communion, and candlelight
will be at 6:00.
Advent Peace to you!
Elizabeth
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