Greetings from Church of Peace 09/24/15

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Sunday’s a very big day for our congregation.  Here’s the rundown:

7:30 a.m.: Choir rehearsal in the choir room.

8:45 a.m.: Worship with the debut of Jim’s new hymn, an anthem by the choir, and a Mission Moment by Greg Giles from the YMCA.

Immediately after worship: a congregational meeting at which we will discuss, then vote on, the first building plan to be offered to us.  Copies of the plan will be handed out and explained. Questions will be answered.  Then paper ballots will be distributed.  If the congregation votes to accept this particular plan, construction will begin in the spring.  If the congregation votes to reject this particular plan, conversation will ensue as to alternative possibilities.

10:00 a.m.:  Sunday School begins.

Monday’s Bible study begins at 6:30. Mark’s Gospel has much to teach us about living in 2015. Newcomers are always welcomed.

Tuesday will bring smiles as we all become “Fond du Lac Detectives,” playing a game involving pictures of sites around town.  It will be fun and you will learn some things.  Plus there will be a luncheon to follow. Come join us at 11:00 a.m.

The publication of The Messenger will be delayed until next week so that the minutes of Sunday’s congregational meeting can be included in the October issue. Look for the newsletter on our website or in the narthex by Wednesday.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Rummage sale: set up on Sunday, October 4^th and Monday, October 5^th, sale on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Rummage and baked goods are needed so please be generous. The profits from the rummage sale will be used to bless our church and our neighborhood.

Fall Festival: set up on Thursday and Friday, October 22^nd and 23^rd. Festival held on Saturday, October 24^th.  Please sign up to help and to donate.  This will be a fun, happy day for us as we raise money for missions. 

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 wisdom as I make decisions.  May I keep ever before me the model of Jesus whose love for you informed his every choice. I know that your will for me is good; may I live in accord with your love.  I pray also for our congregation.  May our meeting be characterized by the highest standards of Christian conversation.  May our vote in be accord with your hopes for Church of Peace.  I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 09-17-15

Greetings from Church of Peace!

“Welcome to our church family!” That’s what we’ll be saying this Sunday as we receive new people into our membership.  The Scriptures for the day focus on welcoming the children.  The service will begin at 8:45.

Following worship, many things are going on here at Church of Peace: Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., a conversation with the Building Committee about the proposed plan (at 10:00 in the Choir Room), and – of course – Social Hour.  There will also be sign-up for the picture directory and for October activities like the rummage/bake sale and the Fall Festival.

A funeral for Carol Dehnel will be held this morning at 11:00 here in our sanctuary with a luncheon to follow in Gammert Hall. Please remember Carol’s family when you pray.

A special thanks to Larry and Deb Conger for the fun hay-ride at their home last Saturday night. (There was a bulletin misprint indicating the hayride was coming up this Saturday.)

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: O God, when the challenges of life seem overwhelming, remind me that Jesus said, “You will have troubles but I will be with you.” Help me to lean on your Divine Presence today and to see your hand of blessing at work in my life.  Bless the family of Carol Dehnel with your comfort and peace.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 09/10/15

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Sunday School starts this Sunday.  Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. and the classes begin at 10:00.  We’re looking forward to a year of learning, growing in faith, and fun with our teachers and children.  If you have a child or grandchild who is aged 4-13, we’ve got a place for them.

Sunday’s worship will be blessed by the team of Schrankler and Schrankler as Rev. Jerry will preach and Helene will play the organ.  There will be a skit about the Church Pictorial Directory. Worship begins here at 8:45 a.m.

On Sunday morning, Pastors Jim and Jenny will be representing Church of Peace at a Northeast Association gathering in Oshkosh where a commissioned hymn by Pastor Jim will be premiered during the worship service.

Please remember Carol Dehnel and her family in your prayers as Carol spends her last days of earthly life at the Hospice Home of Hope.

Saturday evening there will be a Church Family Fun Night at Larry and Deb Conger’s home.  Beginning at 5:00 with pizza, this evening will include a hayride and bonfire. You can sign up by calling the church office if you want to join in the fun.

It’s our turn to serve Loaves and Fishes on Monday night.  Show up between 4:00 and 6:30 on Monday afternoon to help.  It is heart-warming work, a meaningful way to share the bounty of Christ with our neighbors.

Monday evening at 6:30, Adult Bible Study will begin a new season.  Meet in the Youth Room for an hour of learning and sharing.  The Gospel of Mark is our topic.  

Last, but definitely not least, it is time to make an appointment to have your picture taken for the new Church of Peace Pictorial Directory.  You can register on-line on our website (www.uccchurchofpeace.org), by calling Connie Thome at 923-4058, or in the narthex on Sunday.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Enter into my heart today, O Holy Spirit, and guide me in the way you would have me go.  Show me how to be a shining light in the lives of those around me.  Bless Carol Dehnel and her family with your comfort and peace. Amen.     

Thursday Greetings 09/06/15

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Our Gospel lesson for Sunday finds Jesus’ healing touch changing the lives of people around him.  How has Christ’s healing touch been active in your life?  Join us at 8:45 as we ponder this together.  Holy Communion will be celebrated.

The number of people signed-up for Family Fun Night at the Conger’s home is great.  Haven’t added your family’s name yet? There’s still time on Sunday to sign up for this event to be held the evening of Saturday, September 12^th.  Featured fun will be a hayride and kids’ games plus a flashlight walk through the woods. Pizza, snacks, and dessert will be shared.  Children may bring a friend.  Adults can bring a friend too.

We know of no one who is hospitalized.  Carol Dehnel is now a resident of Hospice Home of Hope.  Please remember Carol and her family 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: I long for your gentle, healing touch in my life, O God, which can restore your image within me. Please bring me to physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional wholeness so I can serve you more faithfully. Please bless Carol Dehnel and her family with your comfort and peace.  I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 08/27/2015

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Music will be featured in this Sunday’s service with a guest soloist and several styles of hymns.  Join us for this inspiring service which will begin at 8:45 a.m.

No one is in the hospital that we know of.  Carol Dehnel remains in hospice care at Grandcare. Please hold Carol and her family in your prayers.

Two of our members have died during the past week. Please hold the families of Dorothy Eggers and Jane Furlong in Christian sympathy.

Has your family signed up yet for the Family Fun Night at Larry and Deb Conger’s home?  The event features a horse-drawn hayride, games, and pizza.  Each child may bring one friend.  It will be held on Saturday, September 12^th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Sign up in the narthex or call the church office to say you’ll be attending (921-8215).

September’s The Messenger will be on-line later today (www.uccchurchofpeace.org) and in the narthex on Sunday. It’s chock-full of news and information.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: What a joy to know that I go through life leaning on your everlasting arms, O God.  I pray that I will feel your nearness and radiate your love.  Please bless Carol Dehnel and her family and the families of Dorothy Eggers and Jane Furlong with your hope and your peace.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 08/13/15

Greetings from Church of Peace!

There will be NO WORSHIP

IN THE SANCTUARY

THIS SUNDAY!

Why?

It’s time for our picnic and potluck!  We’ll meet at Taylor Park (corner of South Hickory and Ruggles Streets) at 10:00 for worship.  Bring a lawn chair if you don’t want to sit on a hard bench.  The worship will include lots of fun spiritual songs, a great children’s sermon, and reflections on the Scriptures.  We gave Roger the Sunday off because all the music will be accompanied by the guitar. Join us for this very meaningful service.  And then stay for the picnic.  If you want to bring a dish to pass, that would be great. You can join us without bringing a thing – there will be plenty for all.

Carol Dehnel is in the hospital.  Dorothy Eggers and Margaret Kellet are in hospice care.  Please remember these women and their families when you pray.

That’s the news from Church of Peace!

We’ll see you at the park.  Pastors Jenny and Jim

A prayer for today: Fill my heart with your spirit, O God.  Inspire me to follow your leading into new areas of Christian service. Show me how to reach out a loving hand or lend a listening ear. Enrich my life with your joy and peace.  I pray that you will shine your strengthening light upon Carol Dehnel, Dorothy Eggers, and Margaret Kellett. I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 07/23/2015

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Do you wonder if God is powerful enough to really make a difference in your circumstances, your life?  Come on Sunday morning to worship and learn about the amazing power of our Loving Creator.  Worship begins at 8:45 a.m.

Gloriann Meyn is a patient at St. Agnes Hospital.  Please pray that she will experience God’s healing power.

Sunday, August 16^th we will gather at the Taylor Park shelter for worship and a picnic.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex beginning this Sunday for potluck foods.  Plan to attend!

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 outside and another day of blessings!  Thank you, God.  May my appreciation of your generosity be evident in the way I live my life today.  May I treat others with kindness and entertain a joyful spirit in my heart.  Please be with Gloriann Meyn as she recovers from illness.  Amen.