Greetings from Church of Peace 05/05/2016

Greetings from Church of Peace,

This Sunday’s story from the Bible finds Paul and Silas in prison during an earthquake.  Come hear what happens and find some clues to help you during crisis times.  Little Elise Gumieny will be baptized. Meet our confirmands as they share their personal verses with us.  And help celebrate Mother’s Day! This inspirational service will begin at 8:45 a.m.

We’ve had two people in the hospital.  Rev. Jerry Schrankler and Marion Roghair have been hospitalized.  Please remember them in prayer.

Construction update: Demolition is complete.  Surveying and preparation for construction are underway.  

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: On this lovely spring day, it is easy to praise you, O God. Remind me to sing your praises even on days when it is cloudy outside and my heart is heavy with life’s burdens, for you are always with me and there are always blessings flowing from your hand.  Please be with Rev. Schrankler and Marion Roghair as they return to full health and strength.  I pray remembering Jesus.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 04/28/16

Greetings from Church of Peace!

This Sunday, we’ll continue our sermon series on the Book of Acts with the story of Lydia. Holy Communion will be celebrated. We’ll begin at 8:45 a.m.  At 10:00 a.m. Sunday School will commence at the YMCA and at 10:15, the Council, Stewardship Team, and Construction Team will meet in the sanctuary to view and discuss the SHIFT videos.

Join us for supper at Blanck’s Supper Club at 5:00 on Sunday evening.  You can call the church to sign up (921-8215).  It’ll be fun conversation and good food!

Construction news: Demolition is nearly done and they are doing clean-up on the property.  A tree fell on our sign.  A new sign will be provided at no cost to us.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: How do you want me to be today, O God? Fill me with your peace and joy. How can I help you today, O God? I am at your service. Amen.  

Greetings from Church of Peace 04/21/16

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Join us in worship Sunday as we read in the Bible about a blanket full of dirty animals. Really! It’s actually a vision that teaches us about acceptance and diversity.  Come on Sunday to learn about it and to be inspired by prayer, hymn, and anthem.  We’ll begin at 8:45 a.m.

As a sign of our eagerness to welcome our disabled people in worship, we have added additional handicap parking along Ruggles Street on Sundays. This is in addition to the elevator parking lot which on Sunday is exclusively handicap parking. We are asking able-bodied drivers to park in the north lot or at the YMCA. Thank you for helping us to be good hosts for our less-abled friends.

Your May Messenger will be available on the website by Friday noon (www.uccchurchofpeace.org) and in the elevator entrance on Sunday. Watch the website – soon we’ll be adding lots of construction pictures.

You are invited to Nathan Athorp’s ordination at Pilgrim Center this Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Bless me today, O God, with a call to Christian service and an eagerness to answer that call affirmatively.  I want to be useful to you in your goal to bring love and compassion to this world.  Show me how to be an instrument of your peace.  I pray this in the name of Jesus.  Amen.