Lenten Greetings from Church of Peace 02-25-15

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten morning!

Tonight we begin our Lenten series on connecting faith with everyday life.  Our Scriptures deal with two challenges faced by every Christian – judging and gossiping.  Join us as we chuckle over Andy Griffith while we examine our own lives.  The service begins at 7:00 p.m.  The confirmands will light the Lenten candle of Humility.

Tomorrow night’s Bible Study on Ecclesiastes will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Gammert Hall.  The topic is “The Key to Life is Low Expectations” from chapters 4-6.  Newcomers will be welcomed heartily.

Sunday’s service continues the theme of last Sunday: the cross and the crown.  Just what does it mean to bear the cross in our time and place?  We’ll celebrate Holy Communion together.

Don Kremer remains in the hospital.  Janet Norenberg is at the Hospice Home of Hope.  Delores Pinkert has become a resident of the Lutheran Home. Please remember them 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: During this Lenten day, O God, may I turn to you over and over again – for guidance, for inspiration, for peace.  Let me live as Jesus would live. I pray for those who are sick, especially Don Kremer, Janet Norenberg, and Delores Pinkert.  May they each feel your healing presence.  Amen.

Ash Wednesday Greetings from Church of Peace

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Ash Wednesday!

Yes, it is a bit nippy out there. But that won’t stop us hearty Church of Peace Christians from gathering at 7:00 for our Ash Wednesday communion service.  It will be a lovely service with slides of gorgeous sunsets, peaceful evening hymns, and a sermon written to touch your heart and enliven your faith. Two confirmands will bless our service by lighting the Lenten candle.

Tomorrow night’s Bible Study will focus on Ecclesiastes 3 and 4 – To everything there is a time….. The study begins at 6:30 in Gammert Hall. If you attend, you’ll be so glad that you did.

Sunday’s service will be the first Sunday in Lent. Worship will begin at 8:45 a.m.

Three people are hospitalized from our church family: Theresa Timm, Rose Randall, and Don Kremer. Janet Norenberg remains a patient at the Hospice Home of Hope. The funeral for Corliss Christie, John’s wife, will be tomorrow evening. Please remember these people when you pray.

Have you tried out the “new Oscar’s” (The Green Dragon) yet?  You have an opportunity this Sunday night.  We’ll meet there at 5:00 p.m. for a buy-your-own dinner.  What a nice way to get to know members of your church family and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time.  You can sign up on the coatroom bulletin board.

It is time to let us know if you plan to go on the Golden Fellowship tour and luncheon at La Clare Farms next Tuesday.  Please call the church office (921-8215) if you haven’t signed up yet.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: As I enter this Lenten season, O God, I pray for the courage to examine my life honestly.  Show me how to live more faithfully in the ways of Jesus.  I pray for your serenity-bringing presence to be felt by Rose Randall, Don Kremer, Theresa Timm, Janet Norenberg, and the Christie family.  Thank you, God.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace - Valentine Edition 02-12-15

Greetings from Church of Peace,

Full of meaning and smiles – that describes our worship service this Sunday.  Our Sunday School children (all ages) will provide an anthem.  We will honor the members of our congregation who have been married for 25 years or more.  The sermon will focus on family relationships.  Join us at 8:45 for an inspirational and enjoyable service.

Tonight the Bible study on Ecclesiastes will continue.  Meet in Gammert Hall at 6:30 for an hour of conversation and inspiration.

We have three members in special need of your prayers. Rose Randall and Debra Baker are hospitalized.  Janet Norenberg is now a resident of Hospice Home of Hope.  Thank you for remembering them in prayer.

The prayer shawl ministers will gather this Saturday morning at 9:00 in the youth room for a time of stitchery and friendship-building.  

THANK YOU! We met the goal we set for the Souper Bowl of Caring -- 1166 items were brought in to be shared with the hungry.  What a testimony this is to the compassion of our congregation.

Coming up….

Ash Wednesday Worship, Feb. 18^th 7:00 p.m.

Diner’s Club, Green Dragon, February 22^nd, 5:00 p.m.

Golden Fellowship, LaClare Farms, February 24^th 11:00 a.m.

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 for a cheerful attitude and a compassionate spirit. Please grant me energy to do your work. I pray for Rose Randall, Debra Baker, and Janet Norenberg; may each one experience your tenderness today.  Thank you, God.  Amen.