Greetings from Church of Peace 08/28/14

Greetings from Church of Peace!

“Who am I?” The answer to this question changes as our lives go on.  The Biblical character of Moses asks this question of God in our Old Testament reading for Sunday. Join us for worship at 8:45 as together we seek some answers to our deepest yearnings.

The first of the Awareness Meetings will be held at 10:00 Sunday in the sanctuary. If you haven’t signed up for one yet, call Jackie at 921-8215.  The meetings are designed to help each of us understand the Building to Serve Campaign.  There will be time to ask questions and get answers from people “in the know.”

Tom Strauss is a patient at Froedtert Hospital. Please pray that Tom will regain strength in the coming days so he can come home soon.

Help!  We are forming a team of people to take turns running the PowerPoint in worship on Sundays. If you’d like to be on the list of people, please tell one of us.  There will be a training session in early October.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: O God, as I go about my day, enjoying your presence with me, please shine in and through my life.  Fill me with holy energy as I try to serve you faithfully.  I pray that you will bless Tom Strauss with returning health and strength.  I pray these things in Jesus’ name.  Amen. 

Greetings from Church of Peace 08-21-14

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Sunday’s service will feature a story sermon and lots of great music.  Join us at 8:45 as we consider God’s calling to follow Jesus as disciples.

We know of three people who are hospitalized: Leo Lefeber, Carol Moon, and Randy Stafford.  Please hold them in prayer. Two of our members have lost loved ones in death this week: Lois Abitz’ son, Jay, has died as has Jan Alf’s brother, Carl.  May God’s gift of comfort be with them.

Please sign up for an Awareness Meeting (Sundays, August 31, September 7,14, and 21 at 10:00 in the sanctuary).  These meetings will help explain why we are undertaking the Building to Serve Campaign.  This will be the perfect time to ask questions.  Call Jackie at 921-8215 to register.

Our Sunday School teachers will meet on Saturday at 9:00 in the Upper Room to go over plans for the new school year.  We have a new spirit of energy and a new curriculum.  Sunday School starts on September 7^th.

That’s the news from Church of Peace!

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

A prayer for today: Your merciful love flows around me today, O God, as it does every day and for that I am grateful.  I pray I will live with an awareness of your nearness as the day’s hours progress. Keep me from feeling frazzled or frantic; fill me instead with a sense of well-being in your care.  I pray for your healing love to be manifest in the lives of Leo Lefeber, Carol Moon, and Randy Stafford.  I lift before you all who grieve, especially Lois Abitz and Jan Alf. These things I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Greetings from Church of Peace 08/14/14

Greetings from Church of Peace!

This Sunday we have two services. The first will be in the sanctuary at 8:45 a.m.  The focus of this service will be the power of prayer.  The second service will be at the Mauthe Lake State Park shelter at 11:00 a.m. with a potluck to follow.  This service will be a camp-style service.  Either one will leave you inspired and renewed. Or attend both for a dramatic spiritual boost!

Carol Moon remains a patient at St. Agnes Hospital.  Please pray that Carol will continue to experience God’s healing power in her life.

Have you signed up for a Building to Serve Awareness Meeting yet?  Call the church office (921-8215) or sign up on the bulletin board.  The meetings will be held August 31 and September 7,14, and 21. 

This Saturday there will be a rummage and bake sale in Gammert Hall sponsored by the friends of Lucy Zahn.  Stop in to support our Lucy!

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Another beautiful day – thank you, God! May I make it even more beautiful by the words I speak and the deeds I do. I pray that you will bless Carol Moon with returning health and strength. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 08/07/14

Greetings from Church of Peace,

Is your life calm right now or in the midst of a storm?  Either way, you’ll find Sunday’s Scripture story strengthening.  Join us as we read about Jesus walking on the water and calming the storm.  The service will begin at 8:45 a.m.

Tonight we will gather at 6:30 for a worship service which will include communion.  We will meet in the sanctuary.

Last Sunday’s children sermon emphasized how abundantly God provides.  Twelve families received shopping bags which they will fill with groceries and return this Sunday.  If you’d like to participate, fill a paper shopping bag and bring it Sunday.  It will help teach the children about God’s generosity. And you’ll feel really good about it, too.

Saturday is the Summer Women’s Birthday Gathering at 10:00 a.m.  All women with summer birthdays are encouraged to attend. The place has been changed – it will be held at Rolling Meadows Restaurant. We’d appreciate a call (921-8215) if you can join us.

One member of our congregation remains hospitalized – Carol Moon. Please remember her when you pray.

The Messenger is now available at the church and on line (www.uccchurchofpeace.org).

Sunday, August 17^th will bring us the opportunity to worship outside at Mauthe Lake and to enjoy a picnic/potluck.  All you need to bring is a dish to pass and a lawn chair. A bus is available.  It will leave COP at 10:00 a.m. and return between 1:30 and 2:00.  Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can have plenty of drinks and main dish for everyone.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: O God, you have blessed me with another day of life.  May I enjoy it and use its hours to serve you.  Bless Carol Moon as she recovers from surgery.  Bless our church family with a sense of purpose and peace.  I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.