Greetings from Church of Peace 04-05-18

Greetings from Church of Peace!

Thankfully, our Easter joy is not based on weather! We will continue to praise and thank God during Sunday’s service.  Todd Whittaker will provide special music. Join us at 8:45 a.m. for this time of inspiration and renewal.

Coming up:

         

Saturday, April 14^th the Lakeland College Choir will present a concert at Church of Peace at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the concert, at 5:00 p.m., the congregation will provide a potluck supper for the singers. We hope that many members of the church family will participate.  A sign-up sheet for the potluck is available on the bulletin board.

Sunday, April 15^th, the whole congregation is invited to join in a Family Faith Formation field trip to Cristo Rey Ranch.  The bus will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. and return about noon.  The cost is $5.00 per person.  Children may attend without a parent if they have a permission slip.  There will be no regular Sunday School on that day.

That’s the news from Church of Peace. 

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

A prayer for today: Warm my heart, O God, with your gifts of peace and joy.  Lead me in the paths of faithfulness. Shine through my life into the world. Amen.  

 

Holy Week Greetings from Church of Peace 03-29-18

Greetings from Church of Peace on this Maundy Thursday!

Here is the run-down on what is happening this week at your church:

 Tonight: Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion will be served in the pews.

 Tomorrow: Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. There will be a chancel drama.  Special music by Pastor Jim.

 Sunday: Easter services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the altar.  The choir will sing at both services.

Between Easter services the youth will be sponsoring a breakfast.  Please support our mission trippers by attending and donating generously.

We know of no one who is hospitalized at this time. 

Parents of youth: the 6-12^th graders will be gathering at the church on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. to prepare for the Easter breakfast.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Draw me closer to you, O God, as I walk with Jesus through this Holy Week.  Fill me with awe at the faithfulness and love which he showed.  Show me how to live following his example.  And on Sunday, fill me with pure Easter joy.  Amen.

Greetings from Church of Peace 03-21-18

Greetings from Church of Peace!

“Modern Life” – that’s tonight’s topic at our Lenten service.  Join us at 6:30 for a time of renewal, inspiration, and laughter. 

Sunday is Palm Sunday. The Worship Enhancement Team will have transformed our sanctuary into a palm-filled wonderland and worshippers will be invited to take a palm home.  This service is full of triumph and will lift our hearts.  Join us at 8:45 a.m.

Terri Hoffman is a patient in the hospital. Please pray that God’s healing blessing will be upon her.

On Sunday we will receive our One Great Hour of Sharing offering.  This annual offering provides disaster relief throughout the year as well as funding development projects for the world’s people who suffer in severe poverty.  Let us open our hearts and give generously to this urgent ministry.

Looking ahead:

Next Thursday, March 29^th, we will gather to remember the Last Supper of Jesus.  We’ll have communion served in the pews.  This will be a deeply meaningful service. It will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 30^th our sanctuary will be bare and our hearts heavy as we gather to commemorate the death of our Lord. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a time of remembrance.

Easter Sunday is April 1^st this year (no foolin’).  We will worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with altar communion at each service.  The choir will sing at both services as well.  The mission trip youth will offer a breakfast between the services.

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

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

A prayer for today: Strengthen my heart today, O God, with your gifts of hope and faith. Fill me with a deep desire to be a disciple and show me ways to serve you.  Grant me wisdom and guidance in the choices that I make.  I pray that your healing light will shine upon Terri Hoffman, returning her to health and strength.  Amen.