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Upcoming Dates
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11/26 @ 7pm
Thanksgiving Eve Service at St. Mark Lutheran.
12/03 @ 6:30pm
Hymn Sing at Our Lady of Peace.
12/06 @ 6:15pm
Potluck & Advent Wreath Making Party.
12/07 @ 9:45am
Congregational meeting.
12/07 @ noon
Parents Day Out.
12/14 & 21 @ 9:45am
Intergenerational Sunday School.
12/24 - Christmas Eve Worship @ 5pm, 7:30pm & 11pm.
12/28
No Sunday School.
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Worship Schedule
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Saturday 5:00pm - contemporary worship Sunday 8:30am - worship 9:45am - Sunday school11:00am - worship Wednesday prayers noon
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Questions
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Who does our church belong to? Our church does not belong to the denomination, pastor, staff, leadership board, or members of the congregation. Our church belongs to Jesus Christ, its head. Our question then becomes: what does Jesus want our church to do?
Christ has no Body now but yours No hands, no feet on earth but yours Yours are the eyes through which he looks Compassion on the world Yours are the feet with which he walks To do good Yours are the hands with which he blesses All the world. ( read the complete reflection)
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Advent Happenings
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The season of Advent is almost upon us. Join us this season as we experience Hope Rising.
An Advent Guide with activities and devotions for all ages is currently
in production - look for it online and at worship services November 29
& 30.
Parents Day Out
Need an afternoon to do some holiday shopping or just relax?? On Dec. 7th the Senior High youth will host a Parents Day Out. Drop off your kids at Peace anytime during those hours and we'll provide an afternoon of fun!!
When: Sunday, December 7th from 12-5pm
Contact: Sarah Krell, plcyouth@gmail.com or 531-2711
Advent Wreath Making Party
& Hanging of the Greens
Come make a wreath to take home and share this very special reminder of God's love for us with your family. We will also have many other fun crafts, stories and snacks! We will also be hanging the greens that evening, and decorating the Chrismon tree.
When: December 6, 2008, after the Saturday potluck
Who: Everyone! This is a cross-generational event!
Cost: $5.00 to cover expenses of materials
RSVP: Beth Williams, 973-5341 or jbeg.williams@comcast.net, by November 30th so that we may have materials ready for your family
Sunday School changes during Advent!
Sunday December 14th & 21st, we will gather to celebrate the hope that calls to us during this Advent Season in a different way this year. Instead of our age-segregated Sunday School classes, we will celebrate through intergenerational programming. At 9:45 we will gather as a large group in the Sanctuary for song, prayers, and a focused learning time on the days lesson. We will then separate and go with our families to different parts of the building for extended discussions and activities. We have several "faith family guides" who will help lead the groups. This is a perfect way to step out of the busy-ness of the holiday season and, with your family and church friends, focus on the real reason for the season. This is truly for ALL ages - confirmation and senior high included. (If you feel your little ones are too small for this type interaction, Miss Cheryl and Miss Cheri will still be in the nursery for them!) We hope you will join us for this time together - if you would, please register using the green sheet inserts in the weekend bulletin so that we can have an accurate count of the families coming. Yummy snacks provided!
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Signposts of God's Love
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The holidays will soon be upon us and our Adopt-A-Family Ministry is getting organized. We will be using the proceeds from our annual yard sale to help families in need in the Charlottesville area have a wonderful Christmas. How can you help?
Assist - Individuals and small groups can help by shopping, wrapping and delivering gifts.
Refer - Do you know someone or some organization that has a need for the holidays? Let us know as many specifics as possible (wishlists, sizes, contact info, etc.)
Request - Do you have a holiday need? Let us know as many specifics as possible (wishlists, sizes, contact info, etc.)
Please let us know by November 30 if you can Assist with shopping, wrapping or delivering gifts or if you want to Refer or Request a need by contacting Joyce Lawrence at 434-964-0409 or e-mail at: broadleaf514@comcast.net
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Leadership Council Update
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Recently, it has become possible for churches in Virginia to incorporate. The Leadership Council is considering incorporating the church and may bring this forward for discussion and a possible vote at our December 7, 2008 called meeting as part of our agenda to vote on the Constitution. Incorporation could substantially limit the church's liability and may offer other advantages. At the request of council, council members Bill Eadie and Chuck Ward have made initial contact with an attorney who is proficient in incorporating churches. We are obtaining information on costs (estimated to be less than $3,000 for initial set up and $300/year to maintain the fees) and what additional changes would be needed to modify our new draft Constitution and Bylaws. If you have questions or need further information on this please contact either Bill or Chuck. Information will be placed outside the church office near the Council Meeting notes.
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