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Thursday, April 6, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday Preview (April 9, 2023)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Join us from February 26-April 9 as we go on our Lenten journey towards Easter. We will be looking at the 7 \u2018I AM\u2019 statements that Jesus made in the book of John. These statements re-imagine how we understand the Christ that came, the Christ that resurrected from the dead, and the Christ that empowers us to continue the good work of love and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 9 | \u201cI am the resurrection and the life\u201d<\/strong> | We’ve made it to EASTER! He is Risen! (And everyone responds… ‘He is risen indeed!’)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resurrection isn’t just something that happened or will happen, but it’s what IS happening. Christ shows us that even death can’t stifle, strangle, or stop love. Love will win. It wins in how we maintain hope in despair. It wins when we see the best in someone, even if they don’t deserve it. It wins when forgiveness animates us more than vengeance. This is new life. And it’s springing up all around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good Friday Service \u2013 <\/strong>Stations of the Cross<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On Friday, April 7th, we will be hosting a Good Friday service focused on the Stations of the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This service will include elements of prayer, responsive readings, music, and contemplative practices. Our hope is that we humbly and honestly pause to consider and be shaped by the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Christ. It is through death that new life is born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong>: 7:00p<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easter Pancake Breakfast <\/strong>– Sponsored by ENCORE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Time<\/strong> | 9:00-9:45a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong> | Sunday, April 9th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What<\/strong> | A pancake breakfast, hosted by Encore (Peace\u2019s youth group), to raise support for the upcoming missions trip to Storm Mountain. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, coffee, and more! Come early on Easter morning and have breakfast at Peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good Neighbor Meal <\/strong>– This Saturday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The next Good Neighbor Meal is this Saturday, April 8th.\u00a0Sign up here to help prepare and serve.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Women\u2019s Retreat<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Homelessness and Advocacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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To learn more about the Women\u2019s Retreat: https:\/\/peaceumc.com\/staging\/8882\/2023-womens-retreat\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To pay for the Women\u2019s Retreat: https:\/\/www.simplechurchgiving.net\/app\/giving\/peac5050234<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Equal Exchange <\/strong>\u2013 Available on Sunday Mornings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every Sunday morning, we make Equal Exchange products available at the Welcome Desk. Not only are these tasty and delicious, but they help create a lasting future for those who may not have had the generational opportunities that many of us have had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Equal Exchange, check out this video: https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/pages\/0ceOXRZdSx0-zg35Ol6tloSvA#Equal_Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Midwest Mission<\/strong> \u2013 Shampoo Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Midwest Mission<\/a> works with trusted nonprofits to aid those who need help in four main areas.  Disaster relief,  Education,  Health, and Micro Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will be sending health kits to both the Ukraine (due to the war with Russia), as well as to Turkey following the earthquakes that have devastated that area. Currently, the biggest need is for shampoo in 12-19oz bottles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a collection box located near the name-tag bulletin board in The Commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the website to learn about their mission statement and how they have helped others in need: midwestmission.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Men\u2019s Connection<\/strong> \u2013 Thursday, April 6 @ Noon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Join us on Thursday, April 6th for another Men\u2019s Connection. Bring your own lunch and come ready to share and get-to-know people better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Youth and Family Ministry Updates!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Youth and any interested adults, pencil in your calendars for a Storm Mountain Service Trip July 31-August 4. More details to come! We will be fundraising: bake sales, pancake breakfasts, and flamingo-ing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storm Mountain Service Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nursery Help Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We could use a few more volunteers to help in the nursery each Sunday. Please contact Amanda if you are interested in any of
these opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Game Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Game Night (FGN) FGN is open to all! Everyone is welcome to bring a friend, a dish to share and a game. Peace will have drinks & desserts. Please join us, 5:00\u20136:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dates for FGN through spring: Apr. 16 & May 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encore is a spiritually and socially justice minded youth time at Peace. During the summer we will work with the Garden Group on decorating the Little Free Library and with VLAMO (local watershed group). We are open to other projects, games, activities, and ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Details for Each Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nursery | Sundays | During Service | Nursery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Church | Sundays | During Service | Fellowship Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encore | 1st & 3rd Sundays each month | 7:00-8:30pm | Fellowship Hall Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Game Night | Sunday, April 16 | 5:00-7:00pm | Fellowship Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help Peace Plant a Little Free Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Here\u2019s how you can help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n