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Thank you from Hugh

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

  Mary and I want to thank all the people who have sent good wishes in recent weeks.  The farewell Sunday was a special joy with ample tears and cheers.  It is hard to take leave of so many good people for whom we have great affection.  Your gifts are appreciated and cherished.  The memory booklet exceeds [...]

Hugh’s News for June, 2010

Monday, May 31st, 2010

The Tidball family would like to invite friends of Kay Tidball to her 90th Birthday Open House, Sunday, June 6 from 2-4 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Peace Church.  No gifts please, but Mom would love to have a moment to greet you if you have time to stop by.  We’ll have cake and ice [...]

Hugh’s News for May 27, 2010

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Worship is at 8:30 and 10 beginning Sunday, May 30.   Worship at  8:30 is in the outdoor chapel unless the weather makes it impossible.  Then it moves indoors.   Worship at 10 is in the climate controlled worship center. Two Graduation Notes I forgot last week Sharla Johnson is graduating from Chisago Lakes High School.  She studying at Minnesota [...]

Hugh’s News for May 20, 2010

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

David Tidball has decided not to take on the role of Interim Music Director but will take on some extra duties for summer worship.  The position of Music Director will be filled after the new Pastor has arrived. Sunday, Bibles will be presented to children finishing grade three:Karissa Kaufer, Ave Longe, Grace Navratil, and Ella Ruble.  [...]

church picnic wed.

Friday, May 14th, 2010

In appreciation of Perry Nelson, the choir picnic this year is including the whole congregation, especially children.  People will gather at Turtle Lake Park on Wednesday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m.  There will be fellowship, food, music and fun!  Bring your own chair, meat to grill, a dish to pass, utensils and beverages.  Plates and napkins [...]

Hugh’s News for May 13, 2010

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The CIA is going bowling on Sunday.  That means a 9 a.m. start for them.   This includes grade 5. Elementary Sunday School has a party on May 23.  Sounds to me like fifth grade parties two weeks in a row. Good for them.   Mission Trip money is also due this Sunday for the group that [...]

Hugh’s News for May 6, 2010

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

I know there is much grief at Peace right now because of the resignation of the Music Director.   We cannot flee grief.  We live through it.  We keep on keeping on until we find some light and some living.  We learn to live with a new normal.  Grief includes anger and remorse.  We think we should [...]

World Wide Labyrinth Day

Friday, April 30th, 2010

This is the flyer for World Wide Labyrinth Day http://peaceumc.com/pioneer/WorldWideLabyrinthDay5-1-2010.pdf Pastor Hugh StephensonPeace United Methodist ChurchChurch telephone 651-484-2226 Ext. 11Mobile telephone 651-398-7092E-mail hugh@peaceumc.comGet the latest news from Peace at peaceumc.com/pioneer  

Hugh’s News for May, 2010

Monday, April 26th, 2010

On Sunday, May 2, I will present the following youth for confirmation: Matthew John AlbertAllison Kay BirchLian Helen ConradEsther Margaret CoopetDaniel Eugene FriedLing Dorothy Mundis JohnsonMackenzie Margaret JonesEvan Michael LokowichMorgan William MastersTanner Marshall MazanecAnthony Joseph PahlNikolas Thomas Randall.Hannah Polly Wagner  Following worship there will be a reception for them hosted by next year’s confirmation class.  The [...]

Hugh’s News for April 22, 2010

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, April 25th at 11 AMCome join in on a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 25th at 11 AM. After breakfast sit back and enjoy the talent/variety show that will begin around noon. Free trees are available this Sunday, April 25.  Thanks to Ron Schwartz for getting these from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. I [...]