Greetings from Church of Peace on this Thanksgiving Eve Day. 

Join with us as we gather for tonight’s Thanksgiving worship service.  The youth choir will sing, there will be pew communion, and a prayer journey will help guide our thoughts toward God.  Our sanctuary has been specially prepared for this festival of gratitude. It begins at 7:00.

Saturday brings us the joyful and holy occasion of Steve Stepp’s ordination. The Chapel Choir will sing.  Come ask God’s blessing upon Steve and his ministry. It will begin at 1:00 and will be followed by a social hour.

Sunday’s service will usher in the festive season of Advent.  Our sanctuary will be resplendent in blue, a sign of joyful preparation for the arrival of Christ at Christmas.  Little Joseph Peterson will be baptized.  Our littlest Sunday School children will sing.

Gary Babler is a patient at St. Agnes Hospital.  Please include him in your prayers.

There will be no confirmation class tonight but all confirmands are expected to attend the Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7:00. 

The December Messenger is ready to be picked up in the narthex or elevator lobby or to be read on-line (www.uccchurchofpeace.org.).

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

We’ll see you in church.  Pastors Jenny and Jim

A prayer for today: In this time of gratitude, O God, I would like to thank you for all the blessings you have provided in my life, but there are so many that I don’t know where to begin.  I pray that you will help me to grow in gratitude every day of my life so each day may be a thanksgiving to you.  Bless Gary Babler and all who are sick with your tender, healing touch. Bless Steve Stepp as he receives the rite of ordination.  And bless our whole church family with meaningful worship and ever-more-faithful hearts.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - November 17, 2011

Greetings from Church of Peace!

What does it mean for our day-to-day lives that Christ reigns over all creation?  We will think about this together on Sunday.  We will also remember and give thanks for those members of our congregation who have died during the past year.  The Chapel Choir will sing. 

On next Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve, we will gather to give thanks at 7:00 p.m.  Join us for this lovely and meaningful service which includes Holy Communion served in the pews and a prayer journey.  The Youth Choir will sing!

Tonight’s Mid-Week Faith Boost begins a discussion of Pastor Jim’s novel, Sheboygan County Chronicle.  Even if you haven’t read the first chapter, join us for an energetic conversation. We’ll begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper Room.

Remember that on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, you have the honor of participating in Steve Stepp’s ordination.  It will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

We’ve had a couple of people in the hospital: Harold Kryzyanowski and Del Luttenberger have both been released to their homes.  Milton Scott is now at The Woodlands.  Lorraine Thill is now in hospice care.  Please remember these people when you pray. 

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

We’ll see you in church.   Pastors Jenny and Jim

A prayer for today: O God, I await an awareness of your Spirit with eagerness.  I pray that you will enter my life in a new way today, renewing me so I may live with purpose and enthusiasm and courage.  Bless with your healing love all who are sick, especially Harold Kryzyanowski, Del Luttenberger, Milton Scott, and Lorraine Thill.  I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - November 9, 2011

Greetings from Church of Peace!  We hope this finds you dry and warm. 

Sunday is Consecration Sunday.  This means (1) an opportunity to show our gratitude to God for all our many blessings, (2) inspiration from a new voice (Rev. Ann Wahlers joins us in worship leadership), and (3) really good food in a decorated Gammert Hall afterwards. In addition, the Stewardship Ministry Team has prepared a video featuring people from Church of Peace serving God in a variety of ways. This will be shown following worship during the social hour. Join us at 8:45 a.m. for this joyful service and stay for the treats (watch for your picture in the slide show, too).  

Need a visual reminder of summer’s beauty?  Come to Mid Week Faith Boost this evening. We will be viewing a presentation of Jim’s photos from northern Minnesota and from our garden.  It starts at 6:30 p.m. You can also pick up a copy of Sheboygan County Chronicle, Pastor Jim’s novel. We will be discussing it for the next few weeks.

Milton Scott is recovering in the hospital. Please remember him when you pray.

Golden Fellowship meets Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. We’ll have a program on preventing stokes and then share a delicious lunch.  Everyone will be welcomed.

We have an opportunity to participate in an uncommon and holy event on Saturday, November 26th at 1:00 p.m. when Steve Stepp is ordained to the Christian ministry in our sanctuary.  We strongly encourage members of the congregation to take part in this service.  A social hour will follow.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

We’ll see you in church.  Pastors Jenny and Jim

Prayer for today: As the chilly winter-like winds blow outside today, I pray, O God, that you will accept my gratitude for my warm home and my Spirit-warmed heart.  I ask your blessing upon those who are cold in body, mind, or spirit today.  Bless our congregation as we rededicate ourselves to you on this Consecration Sunday.  Heal Milton Scott with your  gentle power.  I pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - November 3, 2011

Greetings from Church of Peace!

DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCK BACK

ON SATURDAY NIGHT!

“All aboard the Good Ship CornuCOPia!” The crew of this vessel will be featured in the chancel drama/sermon on Sunday morning.  In addition, we will be graced by an anthem from the Chapel Choir, we will share in the Lord’s Supper, and Ethan Hackbarth will be our witnessing steward. Be with us at 8:45 a.m. this Sunday for this memorable service.

At 10:15 this morning, Church of Peace will be hosting a short communion service for the residents of All About Life.  Mid-Week Faith Boost will meet at 6:30 this evening.

Youth Choir is back in session!  Rehearsals are Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

Milton Scott remains hospitalized.  Please remember him in your prayers.

Thanks to all who participated in the “got generosity?” wall at the church.  Haven’t seen it yet?  It will be up for a couple of weeks.

Looking ahead:

        Wednesday, November 9^th: Church of Peace serves Loaves and Fishes

           

Sunday, November 13^th: Consecration Sunday with special “Black and White” social hour to follow.  Got generosity?

Sunday, November 20^th: Memorial Sunday.

Saturday, November 26^th: Steve Stepp’s Ordination at Church of Peace at 1:00 p.m.

That’s the news from the Good Ship CornuCOPia.

See you in church!  Pastors Jenny and Jim

A prayer for today: O God, don’t let me forget you when I get busy today.  Help me to continually listen for your guidance and notice your many blessings. Show me any ways that I can be your hands or voice in the world today.  I ask your continued blessing upon Milton Scott as he recuperates in the hospital.  Thank you, God.  Amen.