Upcoming Dates
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5/17 @ 9:45am
Congregational meeting.
5/17 @ 12:15pm
Third Sunday Potluck and end of Sunday school festivities.
5/21 @ 7:00pm
IMPACT Celebration/Investment Drive Kick-off at University Baptist
5/24 @ 9:45am
Sexuality Study
discussion
5/31 - Confirmation Sunday
6/6 @ 6:15pm
Saturday Potluck.
6/7 @ 9:30am
Summer Worship Schedule begins.
7/19 @ 6:00pm
VBS begins.
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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 Wednesdays noon - prayers |
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Easter People
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There was a man named Nicodemus who was a Pharisee and a Jewish leader. One night he went to Jesus and said, "Sir, we know that God has sent you to teach us. You could not work these miracles, unless God were with you." Jesus replied, "I tell you for certain that you must be born from above before you can see God's kingdom!" Nicodemus asked, "How can a grown man ever be born a second time?" - John 3:1-4
"When I first met Jesus I had been aware of his teachings and miracles for some time. I had made careful study and convinced myself that the miracles were real, not the imagination of adoring followers or the deception of a clever trickster. Moses commands us to follow the teaching of true prophet -- one whose miracles are genuine and whose teaching is orthodox. Therefore I came to Jesus planning to examine him. Yet it turned out completely differently. He literally took me apart." - Nicodemus Transformed by Ross Olson
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| Annual Meeting & Sunday School Celebration |
This coming Sunday, May 17, is a busy one in the life of Peace.
At 9:45am we will hold our annual congregational meeting. The agenda will include:
- Ratifying the Constitution
- Explaining what changes go into effect with the new Constitution
- Discussing Leadership Council elections slated for the fall
- Updating the congregation on the state of our finances
After worship on that day, we invite you to come and celebrate the end of the Sunday School year with us at the potluck picnic. This will be the last day of Sunday School and we will celebrate with Ice Cream Sundaes, outdoor games and other activities. Bring a dish to share and dress for fun!
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| United Lutheran Appeal |
The ULA is a program of the Virginia Synod, ELCA, which began in 1995 to address concerns raised by congregations about the growing number of separate synod-wide financial appeals from agencies and institutions affiliated with the Virginia Synod. This "United Way" approach enables congregations and individuals of the synod to learn about the ministries which are carried out in your behalf and to support these ministries with your prayers and financially.
The nine agencies and institutions participating in the ULA are Caroline Furnace Camp and Retreat Center, Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center, National Lutheran Home for the Aged, Lutheran Council of tidewater, Roanoke College and Virginia Lutheran Homes. Stories of these nine ministries have appeared in the monthly newsletter during the year.
This coming weekend of May 16 and 17th is United Lutheran Appeal weekend. A brochure and an offering envelope will be in the worship bulletin. Please review the information and support these ministries with a check made payable to Peace Lutheran Church with ULA in the memo line. For information contact Clif Anderson 973-2889 or clifanderson@embarqmail.com. |
IMPACT Celebration
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Join participants from the other IMPACT congregations for a time of food and fellowship, to celebrate the movement we've gotten on the issue of affordable housing and to hear updates on other issues, to hear choirs from IMPACT congregations, and to allow individuals to make personal investments in IMPACT. This is a great opportunity to put "your treasure where your heart is".
When: Thursday May 21, 7:00-8:30pm
Where: University Baptist
Contact: Kim Wilkens, kimxtom@gmail.com
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The Sabbatical Files
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Who do I contact for:
- a question about youth groups?
Call Jenny Cudahy (978-7938, cudahyj@msn.com) until we have a new Youth Ministry Leader. - a question about using the church facilities or tables/chairs?
Call Barbie Sobeck in the church office (978-4357, churchoffice@plchurch.org). - a question about joining Peace or receiving more information about Peace?
Call Jenny Cudahy (978-7938, cudahyj@msn.com). - a care minister visit at the hospital or home?
Contact either Diane Strait (973-2656, dlstrait@aol.com), Jenny Cudahy (978-7938, cudahyj@msn.com) or Barbie Sobeck (978-4357, churchoffice@plchurch.org). - pastoral counseling?
Contact Barbie Sobeck (978-4357, churchoffice@plchurch.org) and she will refer. - financial assistance?
Contact Kim Wilkens (984-1730, kimxtom@gmail.com) or Jenny Cudahy (978-7938, cudahyj@msn.com). - a question about serving in a ministry at or through Peace?
Contact Jenny Cudahy (978-7938, cudahyj@msn.com). - a prayer request?
Contact Irene Cernick (978-4184, icern@mindspring.com), Dave Poole (974-6458, davidepoole@embarqmail.com), or Marian Fredner 973-7552, ranfred@aol.com) or submit the prayer request on a green bulletin insert.
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