This Labor Day week-end at Peace, we will read the story of Moses and the Burning Bush and will be reminded of the transcendence -- the holy otherness -- of God. Four families will re-affirm their faith as they transfer membership to Peace! Sally Schoeffel will share briefly about her mission trip to Ecuador. The Peace Fellowship Team will enjoy a planning lunch for team members and helpers on Sunday after worship. Elders will meet with more who are planning to be new members of the Peace family!
This Saturday at noon, the Peace Men’s Fellowship is gathering at Mark Winter’s house for a good time of football and food. (Call Mark 723-9425 – carpoolers could travel from church at 11:45) Peace and justice lovers will be supporting farmworkers in their quest for fair wages at Bay Street in Sarasota at 2:00 (leave from Peace at 1:30), while some church family members may be traveling to join other Presbyterians at Cedarkirk for a day of fun.
Thank you for your wonderful support of the Shoes for Orphans project which is now complete. We collected and purchased 80 pairs shoes and they have been labeled by the Kids Club and their families with loving messages of Peace. Thirty of you stayed to discuss how we might continue to improve Peace’s commitment to be a welcoming, open, friendly, inviting church. Beth-El Baggers have started their Thursday morning food packing for farmworkers. (call Junie 752-7163)
There are seven youth and five adults signed up to Rock the Universe with Christian Bands in Orlando on September 6. There were fourteen women at the singles dinner last week-end, and there’s a Mom’s Night Out at Suzi’s on Sept. 14, the night after we gather at church for our first Faith and Film Night of the season: Smoke Signals on Friday the 13th.
Summer’s over. It’s going to be an interesting autumn at Peace!
With love and prayers,
Pastor Elizabeth
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Be Welcoming!
This Sunday at Peace we will read several different scriptures, all of which point to the value of being a welcoming congregation. Some of you might be thinking that Peace already is warm and friendly, so why focus on that? Because it takes every single one of us working together to be truly welcoming. One unfriendly experience can spoil a guest’s first impression of our church and of Christ’s love.
Those who have agreed to play the particular role of greeter need to stay for the 11:30-12:00 presentation, but we hope most of you will. You were welcomed warmly when you arrived at Peace, so be reminded about how to pay it forward. New Members Orientation is this week and next at 11:30 for those interested in joining Peace. Youth Group meets for some brainstorming and lunch at 11:30, and Kids Club will tag the shoes for orphans and enjoy lunch as well. This is the last week to help Kids Club with new shoes for orphans in Central and South America. You may write a check to Peace, with orphans in the memo. Thanks for your generosity with this and with school supplies for Beth-El children of farmworkers. During the announcements, we will have a brief congregational meeting to elect a nominating committee, who will guide us to the right slate of elders for the class of 2016. Nominees for Nom Com are Jenny Sheffield (leader), Nancy Hughes, Mickey Miller, Bill Clough, and Kelsey Scott. |
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Pot Luck and Pool Party
Peaceful Friends,
This Sunday we gather to worship, remembering all the faithful who have gone before us in Hebrews 11. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
We celebrate all the faithful currently around us by bringing school supplies for children at Mission Beth-El and by sharing a potluck pool party, starting at noon on Sunday. Come one and all, when you can and if you can, even if you did not sign up. Sabal Harbour Clubhouse directions: West on Hwy 70 to Lockwood Ridge/45th St E. Take a right and then take the second entrance into Sabal Harbour. You will see the clubhouse. Call 941-779-4900 if you are lost. By God's grace, you will be found.
This Sunday at 4:30 at the Burns Court Theatre in Sarasota, you may view Trigger:The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence. A panel discussion, hosted by Pine Shores Presbyterian, will follow.
Soon we will be celebrating all the faithful who will come after us, as we move to our new property – the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
We are so glad that YOU are at Peace with us, and pray that with you, by you, and for you, Peace’s goals are being met through inspiring worship, authentic relationships, nurturing discipleship, compassionate outreach, and responsive stewardship.
Speaking of compassionate outreach, those who are interested in supporting the Presbytery’s ministry of compassion in Immokalee are invited to come with me to an exploratory meeting next Wednesday from 2:00-3:30 at Covenant Presbyterian in Ft Myers. Leave from Peace at 12:15.
And next Sunday, the 18th you are invited to stay after worship for a conversation about being a welcoming congregation. This is one of Peace’s strengths, and we want to keep building on it – by being intentional about everyone building relationships with everyone who comes to Peace.
This Sunday we gather to worship, remembering all the faithful who have gone before us in Hebrews 11. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
We celebrate all the faithful currently around us by bringing school supplies for children at Mission Beth-El and by sharing a potluck pool party, starting at noon on Sunday. Come one and all, when you can and if you can, even if you did not sign up. Sabal Harbour Clubhouse directions: West on Hwy 70 to Lockwood Ridge/45th St E. Take a right and then take the second entrance into Sabal Harbour. You will see the clubhouse. Call 941-779-4900 if you are lost. By God's grace, you will be found.
This Sunday at 4:30 at the Burns Court Theatre in Sarasota, you may view Trigger:The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence. A panel discussion, hosted by Pine Shores Presbyterian, will follow.
Soon we will be celebrating all the faithful who will come after us, as we move to our new property – the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
We are so glad that YOU are at Peace with us, and pray that with you, by you, and for you, Peace’s goals are being met through inspiring worship, authentic relationships, nurturing discipleship, compassionate outreach, and responsive stewardship.
Speaking of compassionate outreach, those who are interested in supporting the Presbytery’s ministry of compassion in Immokalee are invited to come with me to an exploratory meeting next Wednesday from 2:00-3:30 at Covenant Presbyterian in Ft Myers. Leave from Peace at 12:15.
And next Sunday, the 18th you are invited to stay after worship for a conversation about being a welcoming congregation. This is one of Peace’s strengths, and we want to keep building on it – by being intentional about everyone building relationships with everyone who comes to Peace.
Friday, August 2, 2013
School Supplies for Beth-EL
This Sunday’s parable from Luke 12:13-31 helps us to see the foolishness of fretting over money and the futility of accumulating too much stuff. Come and be challenged with me to find contentment in a simpler life of trust.
Don’t forget that we are collecting school supplies for the next two weeks for the needy children at Beth-el Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma. Imagine the relief you can provide to parents and the joy you can give a child. Take some time this week – the list of needed items is below and will be in the bulletin again on Sunday. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated.
I drove to the Aurora Ministries property the other day, and enjoyed some peaceful time watching the wildlife: two deer and a flock of white ibis. The due diligence on the property is going well, thanks to the good work of the BVT. We are still hopeful about a November closing.
Next Sunday, August 11, at noon, ALL of you are invited to a Pool Party and Potluck Lunch at the Sabal Harbour Clubhouse. Drinks will be provided by our gracious host, Kris Pino. Sabal Harbour is just north of Hwy 70, on 45th St. East (Lockwood Ridge).
Next Sunday August 11, at 4:30 Pine Shores Presbyterian invites you to Burns Court, Sarasota, to view the documentary produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: “Trigger-The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence” A panel discussion lead by community representatives will follow the movie.
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
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Don’t forget that we are collecting school supplies for the next two weeks for the needy children at Beth-el Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma. Imagine the relief you can provide to parents and the joy you can give a child. Take some time this week – the list of needed items is below and will be in the bulletin again on Sunday. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated.
I drove to the Aurora Ministries property the other day, and enjoyed some peaceful time watching the wildlife: two deer and a flock of white ibis. The due diligence on the property is going well, thanks to the good work of the BVT. We are still hopeful about a November closing.
Next Sunday, August 11, at noon, ALL of you are invited to a Pool Party and Potluck Lunch at the Sabal Harbour Clubhouse. Drinks will be provided by our gracious host, Kris Pino. Sabal Harbour is just north of Hwy 70, on 45th St. East (Lockwood Ridge).
Next Sunday August 11, at 4:30 Pine Shores Presbyterian invites you to Burns Court, Sarasota, to view the documentary produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: “Trigger-The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence” A panel discussion lead by community representatives will follow the movie.
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
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