Lenten Greetings 04-25-15

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten Wednesday!

Tonight we gather for our last Lenten worship service.  Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a time of spiritual instruction and refreshment.  The candles of Perseverance and Servanthood will be lit.  A vastly improved sound set up will help us to learn from and enjoy the sermon by Andy Griffith.

Palm Sunday worship will feature beautiful enhancements and lovely music (both the children and the Chapel Choir will sing!).  The service will begin at 8:45 a.m.

Tomorrow night’s Bible study will focus on the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. It will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Please remember these people when you pray because they are in need of God’s healing touch: Bill Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Tim Puddy, and Janet Willis.

This Sunday we will dedicate our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering.  This money will be faithfully used by Church World Service to aid disaster victims throughout the next year.  The funds also support long-standing programs like health care for those in dire poverty and education in sustainable agriculture.  Please prayerfully consider a generous gift to this important offering.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today:  Here I am, Lord, safely in your protecting care and still fretting anyway.  I’m sorry.  Please remind me that you are totally trustworthy and that I can depend on your help and support. Bless all who are sick, especially Bill Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Tim Puddy, and Janet Willis.  Shine your light of comfort on all who grieve. Please give me the energy I need to live faithfully today.  Amen.

Lenten Greetings from Church of Peace 03-18-15

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten Wednesday!

The Candle of Repentance will be lit at tonight’s service as we continue our journey through Lent.  Speaking the truth in love will be our focus as Andy Griffith helps us relate the Scriptures to every day life.  The service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday we will look again to the prophet Jeremiah for inspiration on walking with God from day to day, reaping the blessings of wisdom and peace that only God can give. Worship begins at 8:45.

Thursday night’s Bible study will begin at 6:30 and will continue the study of the Gospel of Mark.  You will be warmly welcomed if you come to grow in faith and knowledge.

Jim Mitchell and Tim Puddy are both hospitalized.  Please remember them in prayer.

The Worship Enhancement Team will gather on Saturday morning at 9:00 in the Upper Room to finalize plans for Holy Week and Easter.

Sunday is the last day to order flowers for the Easter service.

Thinking about spring flowers in your garden?  Join us next Tuesday, March 24^th, for an hour of gardening tips.  Golden Fellowship begins at 11:00 and continues through lunch.  It really helps if you sign up ahead of time on the coatroom bulletin board.

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 the strength to do the things I need to do, the eyes to notice your blessings all around me, the heart to truly care about others, and the peace that you are with me always.  Please shine your healing light upon Tim Puddy and Jim Mitchell.  I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Lenten Greetings from Church of Peace 03-12-15

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten Wednesday!

“Commitment” is the theme of the Lenten worship for tonight.  Join us at 7:00 p.m. as we deepen our faith together.  Andy Griffith will provide the sermon.

Tomorrow night (Thursday) you have another opportunity for growth in faith.  The Bible study begins a new book – the Gospel of Mark. Join us at 6:30 in Gammert Hall.

Our Sunday School students will bless us with an anthem this Sunday.  The service will focus on the prophet Micah’s command to “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.”  Our service begins at 8:45 a.m.

Sunday is COP Day at the YMCA!  The facilities will be open for our church family’s use from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  It’s all free, even the pizza lunch.  Thanks to our Stewardship Ministry Team for providing this opportunity for us.

Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. the Shawl Ministers invite you to join them for a time of conversation and stitchery. 

This Sunday we begin our annual One Great Hour of Sharing Offering.  Please prayerfully consider a generous gift to this fund which provides disaster relief around the world all year long. The OGHS offering will be received on Palm Sunday.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Deepen my commitment to you and to your ways, O God. I yearn to be closer to you and to be more faithful. Make me an instrument of your peace.  Amen. 

Lenten Greetings from Church of Peace 03-04-15

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Lenten morning!

This evening our confirmands will light the Lenten Candle of Reconciliation.  Scripture readings and the Andy Griffith Show will continue this theme.  Join us at 7:00 for a meaningful and enjoyable service.

This morning at 11:00 the funeral of Janet Norenberg will be held in our sanctuary.  Please remember her family in your prayers.

Tomorrow’s night’s Bible study of Ecclesiastes will focus on chapters 7-12 and on the truism that “time and chance happen to all.”  Looking to deepen your faith and understand life’s meaning?  The Bible study begins at 6:30. 

Sunday’s service promises to be inspirational and thought-provoking.  Join us as we continue to examine our lives this Lent.  The service will begin at 8:45 a.m.

In ten days, on Sunday, March 15^th, it will be a fun time for the whole family: “COP Day at the Y.”  You can use any of the facilities at the Y from after Sunday School until 3:00 p.m.  We’ll be serving pizza about noon.  Please sign up so we know how much to order. 

Saturday night before you go to bed, remember to set your clock ahead one hour.  Spring ahead!

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: I pray for wisdom and serenity as I journey though the hours of this day, O God.  Fill my heart with your love for each person whose life I touch. Make me an instrument of your peace. Bless the family of Janet Norenberg with comfort as they remember her today.  Amen.