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Dear People of
Peace,
We will Feast on
Gratitude Sunday as we welcome new members and share some
of our favorite foods 11:30-12:30. Bring any sort of food you would
like and if it’s not too much trouble, bring some dishes from
home. We’ll express gratitude to God for our beautiful earth by
using fewer disposable products.
Special activities for children, as well as for youth/adults during and
after the meal will increase the feast on gratitude. Don’t
worry that you will be put on the spot about giving. No, the
activities we have planned will make you smile. Our 10:00
worship will focus on the extravagant generosity of a poor widow.
(Mark 12:38-44) You’ll see the list of 1000+ gifts that
we’ve compiled. “Count Your Blessings!”
Be sure to get your pledge envelopes so you have time to consider in the
coming week how much support you can give to Peace’s mission and ministry
in 2013. We’re counting on the blessing of everyone doing what
they can, with a cheerful heart. Commitment Sunday is November 18 and
all promises are confidential - known only by pastor, stewardship elder,
and treasurer. Plus they can be changed if circumstances
require. We believe in giving, but we also believe in
GRACE! Thank you for putting God first.
The Mission Team thanks you for excelling beyond all expectation in the Halloween Food Drive –nearly 3000
lbs! What a generous church.
Special offerings for victims of Hurricane
Sandy will be collected again this week.
(checks to Peace with PDA Sandy in memo line) Also, we have
learned that Mission Peniel (sister to Beth-El in the southern part
of presbytery) could really use donations
of men’s clothing. Is it time to clear out the
drawers and closets, guys? Bring to Peace and drop in the food
barrel.
Despite this “freezing cold” Florida weather, the Peace-ful Sunset group
is gathering at Coquina tomorrow at 5:00 for some simple
fellowship. Great opportunity to enjoy hot chocolate on the
beach with friends. Call Dana if interested
(201-8802). Kids
Club is Sunday after the feast.
New members in 2012 and others interested: Stay tuned for a class
called “About All
Peace and the Presbyterians” coming your way
soon. Wanna connect with Peace on Facebook? Or buy
the PC(USA) daily devotional app for your smart phone for $3?
Keep growing as
disciples, building a community of peace, and caring for the needs of
others.
With gratitude for
each of you and for the wonder of God bringing us together into one church!
Elizabeth
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