Today we say a fond farewell to Phil and Joy Peterson, who have moved to Northfield, Minn., and will be joining a congregation there. Even as we will miss their presence among us, we wish them God's blessings in their new home, and look forward to an occasional visit!
We're updating our records, and asking members and guests to include their email address when signing the welcome pads. You only need to sign it once, during the month of December.
Adult Forum will conclude our study of Handel's Messiah today. Please join us for part four of our series-meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.
"Jesus Lights the Way" will be presented at the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, December 21. Our youngest members at Peace inspire us with story and song as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
Christmas Eve Worship servicesof Lessons and Carolswill be held December 24 at 3:30, 5:00 and 10 p.m. The children's choirs will sing at the 3:30 p.m. worship. It will be dark enough for us to sing Silent Night by candlelight. The service of Lessons and Carols with Senior Choir and special music will be held at 5:00 p.m. At 10 pm, we worship entirely by candlelight and we'll sing carols accompanied by guitar. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Please plan to join us!
There will be no Peace-Full Nights held December 24 and 31, to break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Families Moving Forward begins on January 4, and there will be no dinner or classes January 7. We meet again for dinner, classes and choirs on January 14, 2009.
The Church office will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday.
College Student get-together on Friday, December 26, at Noon. Meet for lunch at Old Chicago in Plymouth as we catch up and/or meet new friends. Come for free food and beverages!
OWLS event: Post-Christmas Coffee All Older, Wiser, Lutheran Seniors are invited to Arne and Kathie's house on Sunday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m. Bring a plate of Christmas treats to share. For more information, call (763) 551-5997.
Peace will be hosting Families Moving Forward homeless families the week of January 4, 2009. Please sign up to help set up, take down bedrooms, host for an evening or overnight. Other opportunities are available on the sign up sheets in the narthex, or, contact Jan Mostrom.
Become a member of the Bible study, "Into the World: The Acts of the Apostles." Sign up today for the study that will be offered on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The cost for this study is $20, and begins January 13 and 16, 2009. Grow in your understanding of the church and its relevance today by participating in this insightful Bible study!
Sign up for the Blood Drive on January 21, 2009. Or you can call Pam Jette at (612) 986-5898.
Reminder for the Annual Report: If your committee or group is contributing a report for the annual meeting in January, the deadline is Wednesday, December 31. Email an attachment to peace@peaceofplymouth.org, or submit your report copy-ready to Anita in the office. Thank you!
