WEEKLY EMAIL FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 18, 2009


For a list of upcoming activities go to http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/calendar.aspx?ci=G1K5L6N8L6I3N8

Be sure to check out our website http://welcometopeace.com
If you cannot attend this Sunday, you can still make an offering using our online service at Contribute Online. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and ministry.

We invite you to become a friend of Peace on the Peace Facebook webpage. Facebook is an online social networking site that helps communities of friends stay connected on an on-going basis. The cost is free. Facebook is a lot fun and you will enjoy the connections. You will need a Facebook account to join. Go to http://facebook.com for more information and search Facebook for Peace Lutheran Church, Pasadena Texas. We look forward to you joining.

This Sunday's Events:
The title of my sermon for this Sunday is "What Can I Do for You?" I will be preaching about how Jesus calls us to live with this question in our lives and not, "What can you do for me?" Such a question changes our perspective on what it means to be a disciple of Christ and to follow the one who "does for us what we can not do for ourselves".

Tuesday Evening Manna
I continue to want to encourage you to check this out on Tuesday evening from you computer. I am broadcasting a live chat about the upcoming Sunday texts. You can find the station either through the "Peace Connection" on our website or at DrDTart on blogtv.com.

Open Forum on Human Sexuality Statement and Ministry Policies Oct. 20, 7pm
The council will host an open forum to better understand the significance for Peace the Human Sexuality Social Statement and Ministry Policies voted on by our Churchwide Assembly in August. We will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7:00-8:30pm in the sanctuary. Please read the social statement and ministry policies before you come. They are available on the elca.org webpage and in the narthex.

Youth Minister Transition Workshop, Oct 19 at 7pm
We will have a "Youth Minister Transition" workshop on Monday, Oct 19 at 7:00pm for the purpose of working on the transition to a new youth minister. The workshop is open to everyone who has interest in being a part of the process. This includes youth. We want to begin as soon as possible to find someone.
We have set up an online "Google Group" if you would like to participate. You can find the Google Group on our website on the "Peace Groups' page.

Playground Update
We have selected one contractor to finalize a bid. We will be meeting next week and should have something to present to council next Wednesday.



Pastoral Care Notes
Cindy Smith: released
Angie Kresse: released
Jason Elliott continues to his treatment for cancer.
Vickie Hildebrand continues treatment

See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart

Building and Grounds Thursday, Oct 15 at 7 pm & Monday, Oct 19 at 7 pm
We will meet with Max Phipps from Church Interiors of Texas at 7 PM and Steve Burgess of Woods Restoration at 8 PM. Monday Oct 19 at 7 pm we will meet with Jake Leissner of Northwind Construction. After we meet with the 3 of them we can discuss the pros and cons and hopefully make a decision on a contractor.

Dave Ramsey
Meador Staffing Services is hosting a 12 week course on Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey on Monday’s from 5:30 – 7:pm and the cost is $5.00 and it starts October 19th. The course will be held at the Corporate office located at 722A Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504. You will need to RSVP so please call 713-941-0616 and ask for Valerie Smith.

Youth Scavenger Hunt Challenge
A very special, first-time event will take place on Sunday, October 18. We will be having a special 1 hour Non-Perishable Food Scavenger Hunt Challenge. Teams of 3-5 youth will travel around local neighborhoods, collecting food for the PCM food bank, meeting strangers, making Christ known and having fun! We need adult sponsors who can help us drive teams on Sunday afternoon and we need every youth (Jr. and Sr. Hi) to get involved. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! We'll meet back at the church to determine the champion team and have a delicious dinner. Please tell your Peace and non-Peace friends - let's make this a BIG DEAL! Contact David Booher for more information.

2010 Summer Trip Planning Meeting
Whether you'll be an incoming freshman, an outgoing senior or anywhere in between you are invited to join the Sr. Hi Youth as they select and plan for the 2010 Summer Trip. We will be meeting at 2:30 pm on October 18th in the upstairs conference room. Lend your voice to the conversation as we pick where to go and what to do this summer.

2010 All-Church Calendar
A set of 2010 calendars is posted on the wall by the kitchen. We ask that a representative of all groups look over these calendars and fill in the information for your events for next year. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Judy in the church office.

50+ Bus Trip
On October 19th, we're going to the San Jacinto Monument and Museum. Cost is $6.50. We'll have lunch at Monument Inn and enjoy some of their huge, delicious rolls, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. The bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost of the bus is $3.00. Anyone 50 and over is invited to join us on our trips. Call Sharon, (281) 489-9790, or Virginia, (281) 487-4961 for reservations.

Remember: If you are signed up for a trip and won't be able to go, please call Sharon or Virginia and let them know as we have people on waiting lists for our trips that would like to have your spot.

Benefit for Pasadena Community Ministries
On Friday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. the Glory Train Quartet will perform a Southern Gospel Concert at First Presbyterian Church of Pasadena (corner of Preston & Crenshaw). This concert is being held to raise funds for Pasadena Community Ministries Food Pantry. Come hear great Southern Gospel music and help feed the hungry of Pasadena. Cake and coffee will be served following the FREE concert. Pasadena Community Ministries is supported by 18 church of different denominations.

Girls’ Night Out October 30, 6:30-8:30 Pm
The moon is full, the wind is chill… Halloween Bunco will be quite a thrill! A howling time awaits you, but beware – the dice may want to bite! Join us for a frightfully good time as we celebrate Halloween Bunco. Names A-L bring main or side dishes and last names M-Z bring desserts. Cost is $5.00. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the narthex.

Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World Relief is desperately in need of Health Kits. Health Kits provide a sense of dignity and reduce germs for people in need. At this time we have 15 health kits assembled. We have plenty of soap and band aids. We are in need of the following items:
Hand Towels (preferably in dark colors)
Wash Cloths (preferably in dark colors)
Adult toothbrushes in original packaging
Wide Tooth Comb
Nail Clippers with File or Nail File
Please Prayerfully consider donating some of the items. Peace be with you.
Carol Young, Mission Community and Action

Lutheran Men In Mission "Huddle" Planned For October 31, 2009!
Mr. Doug Haugen, national director for ELCA's Lutheran Men in Mission is calling a "men's huddle" for Reformation Day /OCT 31, 2009 at New Life Lutheran Church in Pearland. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 am - Noon and includes breakfast. Also present at this meeting will be Mr. Carlos Pena, VP of the ELCA and member of First LC, Galveston. This gathering is an attempt to foster relationships and boost the work of men's ministry in each congregation in our synod. We are so blessed to have these two men in the same place on the same day...don't miss this! Please 281.485.1818 to RSVP by WED October 28 or e-mail brian@newlifelutheran.com. Pastors and men ages 16 and older are invited.

2010 Women Of Peace Bazaar
We will be gathering on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. through September of 2010. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall on October 20.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 22nd. Our first seating will be at 11:00 am and the second seating will follow the 11:00 service. Sign up sheets for items can be found on the table in the narthex.