We have a new closing date of May 24 on the Faith Church property.  With support from the Session, the Building Vision Team Leaders did negotiate thoroughly and unfortunately were not able to secure a reduction in the price.  So now we move forward with gratitude.   Professional workers will be in the building in June, and your volunteer efforts will be appreciated in July. 

Thank you for such a rousing success at the Italian Dinner/Variety Show.  Many said it was our best show ever, and we raised a record $3200 for youth conferences!   We appreciate all who helped.

We Deiberts are away for Catherine’s college graduation this week-end, and will miss the good worship leadership of Bill Kemp, whose sermon, Live the Question, is based on two scriptures:  Matthew 16:  Jesus asks “Who do you say that I am?” and Romans 12:1-8, a passage about spiritual gifts and being transformed by the renewing of our minds.

A few reminders:

·         There’s a Moms’ Night Out for Peace women on Wednesday at 6:30 at Migi Sushi on SR64 (near Office Depot). 

·         Want to help Mission Beth-El by giving yourself a gift card?   Find out more on Sunday about this unique opportunity from some of our regular Thursday volunteers.

·         All newcomers to Peace are invited to a 6:00 dinner at the Deiberts on Sunday, May 19, if you have not already signed up for another dinner group.

Speaking of May 19, Pentecost, that is one of our special Presbyterian offering dates.   The Pentecost Offering supplies funding for youth, young adults, and children-at-risk.   40% of our offering will help Peace kids to attend the Presbyterian Youth Triennium.

Pray for our confirmands, Emily Gartenberg and Kelsey Scott, for the Holy Spirit to indwell them, that this marker moment in their lives on Pentecost would be the beginning of a life of growth in the Christian faith. 

May we all recommit ourselves to deepening trust in Jesus Christ with them.

With love and prayers,

Elizabeth