Greetings from Church of Peace 01-05-17

Greetings from Church of Peace!

This Sunday we will read the story of the Wise Men coming to see Jesus in Bethlehem.  We’ll think together about the meaning of their visit and be inspired by their generous gifts. Little Landon Vogt will be baptized. Worship will begin at 8:45. Social hour will follow worship.

At the beginning of each calendar year, we hand out a “Bible verse of the year” to each worshipper.  These will be distributed this Sunday.

Please bring your Reverse Advent Calendar box to worship with you Sunday.  Someone will be at the door to meet you and take it from you or you can drive to the elevator door and a member of the Stewardship Ministry Team will take it from your car. If you did not participate in the Reverse Advent Calendar and would like to donate some food for the new food pantry, this is a good time to bring it.

Sunday School will resume as usual this Sunday.  The children and teachers will meet at 10:00 in the sanctuary.

Barb Fuderer and Ken Thome have been hospitalized.  Two people have died – Delores Pinkert and Rev. Rich Weikel.  May God bring healing and comfort to all who are in pain or grief.

Construction news: They are putting the final touches on our new addition (wait until you see the beautiful stairway railing!) and we are ready to start moving in.  The first step is to clean the dust off everything in Gammert Hall that will go into the new addition.  Beginning Monday, January 9^th, you are encouraged to stop in at the church with a dust rag and bucket and work on this project for a couple of hours.  Saturday, January 14^th will be moving day and we want everything to be clean and ready to move.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

We’ll see you in church!  Pastor Jenny

A prayer for today: Warm my day, O God, with your loving presence and your sparkling blessing of deep peace.  Show me how to serve you with diligence and joy. Bless all who are sick or in grief today, especially Barb Fuderer, Ken Thome, and the families of Delores Pinkert and Rev. Rich Weikel.  I pray remembering Jesus.  Amen.

Merry Christmas from Church of Peace

Merry Christmas from Church of Peace!

 

Please join us for one (or more!) of our three Christmas services this weekend. 

•  Christmas Eve at 4:00 is a family service designed for the young at heart. It will feature Holy Communion, a visit from the Holy Family, and the Chapel Choir. We will sing lots of carols – including Joy to the World for which we invite you to bring a bell.   There will be no sermon, but there will be lots of inspiration and great joy.

•  Christmas Eve at 7:00 is the candlelit service, for many people the most holy service of the year.  Holy Communion will be celebrated, Pastor Jim will offer a story sermon, and Siera Ramirez will sing.  Please bring a bell for Joy to the World.

• Christmas Day at 10:00 is a service of lessons and carols with a delightful children’s story in lieu of a traditional sermon.  Roger Meyer has prepared a piano solo for special music.  Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with us on Christmas morning.

Please remember that you can enter the sanctuary from the front steps on Military Road or through the elevator entrance off of Ruggles Street.  The new addition entrances are not yet approved for use.

We extend our Christian sympathy to Edna Karl on the death of her husband, Richard “Thunder” Karl.

Construction news: Our kitchen is sparkling clean with a new stove donated by Silica Appliance. The ceilings in the new fellowship hall are done. The new boilers for the sanctuary and Gammert Hall are installed and keeping us toasty warm. In the offices, electricians are finishing the wiring for the internet and phone systems.

On behalf of the whole church staff we offer you our sincere wishes for a holy Christmas and a faith-filled New Year. Our offices will be closed on December 26 so our staff can enjoy our families.

We’ll see you in church!  Pastor Jenny

A prayer for today: We can hardly wait, O God, to join in singing the praise of the Infant Jesus, sent so long ago to teach us the nature of heavenly love. Please bless our final preparations so that we can feel your presence with us as we celebrate on Christmas.  Be with those who are sick or lonely or anxious or sad this Christmas, especially Edna Karl.  We pray in the name of the Babe of Bethlehem.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 12/15/16

Greetings from Church of Peace,

Join us Sunday for a worship service that will warm your heart.  It is the Sunday of Love.  The trees have been decorated and look beautiful. Worship begins at 8:45 a.m.

Tonight at 7:00 we will gather for the Service of Remembrance and Hope.  This service is a gentle, candle-lit service to strengthen us for the days to come.  Designed especially for those who are sad or lonely this Christmas, this time together will be soothing and healing for us all. A social hour will follow.    

We have a caroling party scheduled for Sunday evening.  We plan to meet at the church at 5:00 for pizza and then head out in a nice warm bus to spread some Christmas cheer. You can sign up by calling the church office or registering on the bulletin board. We will let you know if the cold weather prohibits this fun event.

Here’s the schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve – a service for the young at heart.  Lots of singing, no sermon.  Holy Communion will be celebrated. The Chapel Choir will sing. Bring a bell if you have one.

7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve – Candle-light service.  Holy Communion will be celebrated. Siera Ramirez will provide special music. Bring a bell if you have one.

10:00 a.m. Christmas Day – Joyful service of Scripture, carols, and stories.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

I’ll see you in church!  Pastor Jenny

A prayer for today: O God, in this Advent season of hope, peace, joy, and love, bless me with opportunities to share your gifts with the world.  Fill me with the deep faith that comes from trusting you in all things. Guard and guide all those who are out in the cold today. Amen.