Archive for October, 2009

Hugh’s News for November, 2009

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Operation Christmas Child:  The middle school kids (CIA) are collecting donations from now until Saturday, November 7th.  Again this year we are asking the congregation to help us reach our goal of 100 shoe boxes.Items to consider are School Supplies, Toys-small cars, dolls, yo-yos, jump ropes, Slinky flashlights (and extra batteries for toys that need [...]

Christmas Tree Decorations

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Everyone at Peace Church is invited to join in and help create the ornaments for this year’s Christmas tree on Sunday, November 15th, at 11:15 am.  We will meet in Fellowship Hall to make the decorations, and order pizza to be delivered shortly after 12:00. Suggested donations for this event are $3/person or $10/family to help cover [...]

Hugh’s News for October 21, 2009

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

This Sunday (10-25) is Sharing Sunday.       Plan to fill out a financial commitment card during worship and place it in the offering plate.(They will be available in envelopes in the Commons.)   Bring some food items for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf and place them in front of the communion table when you come into worship.  Through each of these [...]

The MVNA has CANCELLED the Flu Clinic

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The MVNA has CANCELLED the Flu Clinic scheduled for this Sunday, October 25 due to a seasonal flu vaccine shortage.  A new shipment is expected in early November so we have RESCHEDULED the Flu Clinic at church for Sunday, November 15.  If you have already signed up, I will leave your name on the schedule [...]

Sharing Sunday

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

We’ve been reflecting for some time now on our mission priorities for the years ahead – areas of focus that will help us direct our unique gifts and resources towards specific, Christ-like change in our world.   Our Church Council and Staff-Parish Team will meet together on October 28 at 6 p.m. to put together the [...]

Operation Christmas Child

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Operation Christmas Child:  In addition to filling shoeboxes with such items as School Supplies, Toys—small cars, dolls, yo-yos, jump ropes, Slinky flashlights (and extra batteries for toys that need them), Hygiene Items, etc it costs about $7 to ship each shoebox so if you are able to help financially with shipping, please place a check [...]

Penny’s Sense

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

UMW October meeting on the 27th at 7 p.m.   We will be doing the Food and Faith Study from our study book, and looking at a new video from Emma Norton Services.  Anyone may come and join us.  Refreshments will be served. Thank youto Rod Hanson and Kate Windsor for the new Labyrinth and Peace Garden [...]

UMW: News

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

The Peace UWM will be meeting on October 27th at 7 p.m.  Our meeting will cover the study book Food and Fairth and we will be watching a new Emmw Norton Services video.  We also will be taking the World Thank Offering that day.  Anyone may come and join us.

ANNUAL PEACE WINTER RETREAT

Monday, October 12th, 2009

ANNUAL PEACE WINTER RETREAT:  Mark your calendars now!  The retreat is January 15-17.  Look for registration forms in the Commons area.   Join us for fellowship, food and fun!

Operation Christmas Child

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Operation Christmas Child:  Christmastime may seem like a long ways off (especially if you are a kid!); however, planning starts now so shoe boxes can be filled and shipped to over 90 countries.  National Leadership Teams hand out the shoe box gifts in places such as poor neighborhoods, churches, children’s hospitals, orphanages, and refugee camps.  [...]