Greetings from Church of Peace - February 29, 2012

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten Wednesday!

Revenge…retribution… can this cycle be broken?  Come see what the Bible and Calvin and Hobbes have to say about it at tonight’s Lenten service at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday we’ll take a trip up a mountain and come down again.  Curious?  The service begins at 8:45.  The Chapel Choir will sing and Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Shirley Hanke and Harold Kryzyanowski are hospitalized.  Remember them in your prayers, please. This afternoon the funeral of Carol Burnett will be held. We hold her family in prayer as well.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Eternal God whose compassion and care never fail, please shine your healing light upon Shirley Hanke and Harold Kryzyanowski and upon the family of Carol Burnett.  Show the leaders of the world how to work for peace and plenty for all people.  For myself, I pray for a patient spirit, a joyful attitude, and a grateful heart.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - February 23, 2012

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Here’s some great news to brighten your day: the organ has been totally paid for!  “Thank you” to every person and family who donated to this fund during the past months.  Although one substantial gift at the end made this momentous announcement possible at this time, each gift made a difference as we made the organ truly our own. 

Sunday’s service will bring us more good news.  Using the story of the rainbow, we will examine our lives in the light of God’s covenant. The littlest Sunday School children will sing.  Bibles will be given to the 3^rd graders. 

Tonight is the last meeting of the Mid-Week Faith Boost until after Easter. 

Youth, parents, and mission-trip adults: please attend the meeting on Sunday evening at 6:30 in Gammert Hall.

The March Messenger will be posted on line by the end of today and will be available in the narthex and elevator hallway as well.  

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

P.S.  For the rest of Lent, this greeting will come on Wednesday to remind everyone of the Lenten service that evening.

A prayer for today:  Eternal God, let this holy season of Lent become for me a time of self-examination, repentance, and inner strengthening.  Purify my heart to behold your will more clearly for my life.  Show me new opportunities to share your healing grace with those in need.  May being an active part of Church of Peace be a focus for me as I seek to become closer to you.  I pray remembering Jesus. Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - February 16th, 2012

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Psalm 96 begins “Sing to the Lord a new song.” That is exactly what will be done in worship this Sunday.  The Lakeland Singers will be with us and will bless us with a variety of sacred music; you do not want to miss this chance to hear their lovely voices singing in praise.  Kaden Slavik will be baptized. 

Donna Blaine and Rev. Martin Koehler are hospitalized.  Please remember them in your prayers.   

Tonight’s Mid-Week Faith Boost will be a discussion of chapters 18-21 of Sheboygan County Chronicle.  We’ll begin at 6:30.

Following Sunday School on Sunday (at 11:00), a crew will assemble to clean the pew cushions.  If you’d like to lend a hand, your help will be appreciated.  A lunch will be provided. 

The Golden Fellowship invites everyone to play with trains on Tuesday morning.  Denny Smith and Pastor Jim will bring Lionel trains to operate and enjoy.  Join us for this time of fun (11:00) and for the lunch which will follow (noon).

This Wednesday Lent begins.  Our Ash Wednesday service will start at 7:00 p.m.  Holy Communion will be served.  Our Lenten theme this year is “Growing in Faithfulness” and will feature the comic strip of Calvin and Hobbes.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Loving God, wrap your arms around me today and keep me safe when times are difficult or when temptation calls my name.  Help me to use wisely the gifts you have given to me. Show me the path you would have me go.  I pray that your healing light will shine upon Donna Blaine and Rev. Koehler.  Amen. 

Greetings from Church of Peace - February 9th, 2012

Greetings from Church of Peace!

The theme for Sunday’s worship service is “Let Your Light Shine,” something we do as Christ’s people with the help of the Holy Spirit. The service will sparkle with highlights: the Sonshine Singers’ anthem, the baptism of Mary Claire Jackson, the giving of roses and carnations in honor of Christian marriage.  Please join us at 8:45.  You’ll leave glowing with inspiration.

Later on Sunday, we are gathering for a “Sweetheart Dinner”.  There is still room for three more couples; call the church office if you would like to join us at the Sunset Supper Club at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday for food and conversation.  Each couple will pay for their own dinner.

We’ll receive Souper Bowl of Caring food for our food pantry through Sunday.  We’re not quite to our goal of 1000 items, so why not bring in a few more canned or boxed foods this Sunday?

Esther Hassman is a patient at St. Agnes Hospital.  Please pray that Esther will recover quickly and completely.

Parents: if your child is helping to distribute flowers on Sunday, please bring him or her to the Sunday School room before worship so they can put on their special outfit.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: I thank you, dear God, for your loving kindness which has continually undergirded me.  Your breath of life fills me with power and your love is the hope of my living.  Grant me a strong faith that I might be your hands, feet, and voice in the world.  Bless Esther Hassman with your healing power and your gentle comfort.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - February 2nd, 2012

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Join us Sunday morning to begin your day in a “super” way! Holy Communion will be celebrated as we gather in the presence of Christ, our Friend.  Come hear the Chapel Choir and learn from the Scripture about what it means to be a friend of Jesus. 

When you come on Sunday, please bring with you some non-perishable food for the Souper Bowl of Caring.  What a good way to celebrate the Super Bowl – with a Souper Bowl!

Need a faith lift? This morning at 10:15, Church of Peace will be leading the communion service at All About Life.  This evening at 6:30, Mid-Week Faith Boost will meet. You will be welcomed at both.

Pat Klebs is currently hospitalized at St. Agnes. Pat Pratt has transferred from the hospital to St. Francis Home.  Please pray for their healing to continue.

Couples can still sign up for the Sweetheart Dinner which will be held on Sunday, February 12^th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sunset Supper Club.  Call the office (921-8215) or sign up this Sunday in the narthex.

Parents, don’t forget to call the church office (921-8215) if your first, second, or third grader can help with the rose ceremony on February 12^th. 

That’s the news from Church of Peace. 

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

A prayer for today: Today, O God, I pray that you will give me the courage to live joyfully, hopefully, and peacefully.  Give me vision to see the needs of others through your eyes.  Make me truly thankful for all of my blessings.  I pray that Pat Klebs and Pat Pratt may know your healing power in their lives.  Amen.