Greetings from Church of Peace!

Advent begins this Sunday and with it comes a host of inspiring and fun times at Church of Peace.

•  Saturday morning at 9:00 our Sunday School students will gather for the first rehearsal for their Christmas program.  They will be finished at 10:30.  Parents, please make every effort to have your children participate in this rehearsal.

•  Worship this Sunday will feature the lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope.  The sanctuary will be enhanced for the new season. Join us at 8:45 a.m.

•  Following worship on Sunday the Sunday School will meet.  Adults are asked to stay after worship for an informational congregational meeting concerning the budget and staffing.

•  This Sunday is the last day to order a poinsettia.

•  Monday we serve Loaves and Fishes.  You can sign up on the bulletin board at church. We will be working from 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

•  Any day you’d like, you can stop in the church office from 9-1 to purchase a Church of Peace ornament that is being sold by the Ladies of Peace.  The ornaments are $6.00.

Looking ahead:

•  Golden Fellowship will be held on Tuesday, December 12^th at 11:00 a.m. The program will feature the Copper Canyon area of Mexico.  Lunch will follow. Please sign up on the bulletin board.

•  The Service of Remembrance and Hope will be held on Thursday, December 14^th at 7:00 p.m.  This serene, peace-filled service will refresh your soul, especially if you are missing someone this Advent and Christmastime.

•  Church Family Caroling will be begin with a pizza party on 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17^th.  We will take a bus to several places and spread some cheer for the Christmas season.  We’ll be done by 7:30 p.m.  Please sign up on the bulletin board.

Please remember to pray for all those who are grieving, especially these families from our congregation: the families of Leo Zinniel and Shirley Schwebke.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Thank you, dear God, for this day and all the ways that your kindness has already blessed me during its hours.  May my words and actions reflect my deepest gratitude to you.  I pray for the families of Leo Zinniel and Shirley Schwebke as they look to you for comfort and strength.  May the whole world live in your peace.  Amen.

Thanksgiving Greetings from Church of Peace 11-22-17

Happy Thanksgiving Eve from Church of Peace!

We have a serene and inspirational worship service planned for tonight.  Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a time of thankfulness and praise. Pew Communion will be served.

Sunday’s service will focus on the loving power of Christ which can triumph over evil and despair. We’ll gather at 8:45 a.m. with Sunday School to follow.

The funeral for Church of Peace member Aloha Fields is today.  Please pray that God’s peace will surround and uphold her family.

Tuesday, November 28^th is our next Golden Fellowship gathering.  We will enjoy hearing about Denny and Faye Smith’s recent trip in Mexico. Lunch will follow. This will be fun and enlightening.  Join us at 11:00 a.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board so we have enough food.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: On this Thanksgiving Eve, O God, I am keenly aware of my many blessings.  Open the eyes of my heart to see that all of these flow from your generous hand.  Show me how to express my appreciation in a way that warms your heart as you have so often warmed mine.  Bless the family of Aloha Fields with the comfort and peace that only you can give.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 11-09-17

Greetings from Church of Peace!

This Sunday’s worship service will focus on one of humankind’s God-like attributes: generosity.  The choir will provide special music.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. for this inspiring service.

The Church Council has called an urgent informational meeting for the congregation after worship this Sunday to discuss the church finances.  Please feel free to share this information with members who do not have email. 

We know of three people who are in the hospital: Bill Whittaker, George Graff, and June Kohnke.  Please remember these people when you pray.

Friday night through Saturday, our youth will be on a retreat at Pilgrim Center.  When you pray, please include our students, coaches, and pastors as they grow in faith together.

This Sunday, the Ladies of Peace will begin selling the newly-designed Church of Peace Christmas ornaments.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: I know, O God, that you will be active in my life today, bringing me wisdom and joy as I go about my tasks. Thank you!  Please open the eyes of my heart so I can see opportunities to serve you by helping others.  Bless our hospitalized people – Bill, George, and June – and be with our confirmands and their leaders on retreat. I pray remembering Jesus.  Amen.