Weekly Email for Sunday Sept 21

To my fellow called servants of our Lord Jesus Christ,
What a week we have had, full of fear, joy, great compassion, service, sadness, but, most of all, thankfulness. No one suffered injury from the storm. Many sustained only minor damage and loss of power. It seems that roofs, trees and fences took the brunt of the damage, though a significant number suffered from collapsed ceilings and flooded homes. We are busy trying to contact people to find out how they are doing. You know that we are here if you need assistance. I have been praying for you and asking God to continue to protect us and draw us closer.
Here is the latest.

We were a shelter for the Red Cross, Mon-Thursday. We have moved all of our guests to the Bayshore Baptist church on Spencer due to them having larger and better facilities. Our main objective was to give the Red Cross time to find a place more suitable for people. This happened. We did our duty and we did it well. I want to thank all of those who came to serve and who answered the call. We especially want to thank Lin Peterson and Anne Joibois for co-leading the effort. We have many new friends and stories to tell.

Now we move into Peace’s response. Our council will meet this Sunday afternoon to discuss what we are going to do. We will let you know what we decide as soon as we can. We will be looking to replace the roof that was damaged. We may also have to replace carpet that sustained water damage.

Sunday Services will continue with Sunday School as usual. We will have confirmation this Sunday. All activities will continue as planned for next week.
We will have a community prayer service this Wednesday at 7:00pm. Bishop Rinehart will be with us.
We will have hot dinner at 5:00 on Sunday for those without power and those just looking for fellowship. Ruth Petty is cooking so it should be good. The fellowship will also be great.

Jan Woodard will be preaching this Sunday as scheduled. I have been discussing her sermon with her and look forward to hearing it. I will be presiding. We will continue with the Women of Peace thank offering Sunday. There will be no inquiry dinner because of confusion.

The senior high youth will meeting Friday, Sept 19 at Peace from 6-10 for a meal, fellowship, movie and or games.

Congratulations to Jacob and Megan Troutman on the birth of a daughter, McKenzie Kay on Sept 18, Proud grandparents are Tom and Andie Troutman.

See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart