WEEKLY EMAIL FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST


NOVEMBER 8, 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:

This Sunday will be giving thanks to God for those who have served our country with loyalty and honor. We will recognize all are veterans of our armed services.



We will also have the baptism of Tatum Shae Marie Fletcher at the 8:30 service. Tatum is the infant daughter of Michael & Raelynn Fletcher and the granddaughter of Michael & Karol Fletcher.



This Sunday we will be reading the story of the widow who offered all she had to the work of the temple. The title of my sermon is "Out of Poverty" and I will be preaching about how our faith leads us to the abundance of God.



To add a point to the service, we are going to have a "widow's mite" collection. We ask you to bring you loose change for a collection to go to the local women's shelter.



Special Called Congregation Meeting, Nov. 15th at 12:15 - Nave

The council has called for a special meeting to approve the bid by Northwinds Construction for repairs and improvements to our nave and sanctuary. The bid will be available for review after the Nov. 10 Council meeting. Proposed repairs are for replacing carpet, painting, new lighting, platform for choir, removable altar rail, installation of LCD monitors.



Youth Minister Transition Update

We have begun the process of posting the position. The "Do Team" is meeting to begin working on continuing the ministries if we fail to have someone in place.



Playground Update

The council approved a bid from Playgrounds by Worth. The bid is for 40000 and will use money collected from memorials and from the Pony Express.

The playground will be fantastic. It will be made of wood and feature many activities for children. We will have a special display in the narthex of the plans and some pictures of other playgrounds. We will also have a wish list for items we would like to add such as benches, picnic tables and other items. More information next week in the email. We are all very excited about this project. They should begin construction this coming week.



Joint Methodist-Lutheran Thanksgiving Communion Service,

In August our national church assembly voted to have full communion with our Methodist brothers and sisters. What this means is that we found enough common agreement in our beliefs about communion to allow Methodist pastors to preside at Lutheran communions and Lutheran pastors to preside at Methodist communions. This full communion is a great achievement in church unity. It does not mean that either gives up anything, but we have enough agreement to find common ground.



So, on Wednesday November 18, the Methodist churches in Pasadena and Peace Lutheran are having a communion service at Peace at 6:30 pm. Afterward we are having a pot-luck in the fellowship hall for conversation. Please bring a dish to share. The evening looks to be a lot of fun.



The spirit of the meeting will be Thanksgiving and this will serve as our Thanksgiving service. For more information, contact Pastor Tart.



Opportunity for Generosity

As our church heads into the final months of 2009 you should have received a letter this week explaining our financial situation. The bottom line is that giving needs to improve. We ask for you to give according to your faith and we respect everyone in their faith journey. Just remember our church depends on the generosity of our members. The bottom line is this: we are giving far below our potential. Our challenge is creating a climate of generosity that gives out of faith and joy, not out of guilt and duty. For us to continue our current ministries we are asking each giving unit to contribute an extra $100 to our general fund. This would give us $30,000 to meet our mission and ministry goals.



We have a lot of growing to do in this area. I would like to invite you to email me and let me hear what the barriers are to your giving. Or if you want your identity hid, I have also created an blog where you can comment without being identified. We need to hear the barriers that we need to overcome to grow our church where it needs to be. Please be honest.

Go to http://givinghangups.blogspot.com/



Pastoral Care Notes

Jeanette Ludwig: Released

Dalton Denny: Bayshore

Dolores Sturm: Released

Cindy Smith: Methodist Hospital

Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.

Vickie Hildebrandt continues treatment for cancer



Congratulations to the Edmiston family on the birth of twin grandchildren to Joe and Susan on Tuesday. They are very cute. Grandparents are Joe & Jeri Edmiston. Also, congratulations to Steven & Jennifer Fiedler on the birth of their son, Travis Cade, on November 5th. Proud grandparents are Larry & Lisa Fiedler.



See you Sunday!

Pastor Tart





Care Team

If you are interested in being a part of Cindy Smith's care team, call Martha Digges at (832) 498-1658. Cindy is awaiting a liver transplant. We need someone to commit to going by her house on Fridays at noon to check on her and bring a light lunch. We also need someone to bring an evening meal for two on Thursdays. If you could fill in with a flexible schedule, let Martha know too.



The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood will have their November meeting at the Golden Corral Buffet on Spencer Highway in Pasadena on Saturday, November 7th, at 7:30 am. Gentlemen, be sure to bring your “better half”! Any questions, please call Weldon Wilkerson.



Purse Party Fundraiser for Women Of Peace

A reminder for everyone: The Women of Peace wish to remind you that we are eligible for a percentage of all of the purses and accessories that are purchased through Peace until December 31st. Our “Purse Lady”, Cherie James, will be available in the Fellowship Hall after all three services TODAY. All proceeds go to the Women of Peace. She now has LARGE bases and covers! Also a lot of new covers for your original purse. (At our party last summer we made close to $300.) We appreciate your support.



Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Bring your family, 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 will follow the 11:00 service. Sign up sheets for food items can be found on the table in the narthex.



All Ladies of the Church

You are invited to join us for fun and fellowship. Our next “Martha Circle” meeting will be on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00 am. We meet in the upstairs conference room. The doors by the elevator will be open for your convenience. Those who can stay after will be making a craft for the WOP December General Meeting. All supplies will be furnished. Hope you can bring a “sack” lunch and join us that day.

Jeanene Konviska

(713) 941-5208

World Relief Update

We have assembled 31 health kits at this time. Last year we completed 32 health kits. Since there is a shortage of health kits, I would like to send in more this year than last year. We are still in need of the following items.

Wash Cloths (dark colors)

Hand Towels (dark colors)

Wide Tooth Combs

Adult Toothbrushes (no toothpaste)

Nail Clippers with File or Nail Files

We are especially in need of the nail clippers with files or nail files. We have plenty of Band aids and soap. Please prayerfully consider donating some of these items. Your help is greatly appreciated.



Please continue to save your cancelled stamps and soup labels.



50+ Bus Trip

On Saturday, November 21st, we will be going to The Strand in Galveston for some shopping and for dinner and Moody Garden’s Festival of Lights which costs $4.95. They have golf carts to ride on if you feel you need one. The bus (cost $3.00) will leave Peace Parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Call Virginia Rodriguez at (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck at (281) 470-0407 if you would like to go with us. Anyone 50 and over is invited to join us on our trips. Remember: If you are signed up for a trip and won't be able to go, please call Virginia or Judy and let them know as we have people on waiting lists for our trips that would like to have your spot.



Diane Jorgenson’s Golden Award Project

“My vision is to help the families and patients at the Ronald McDonald House in Galveston. Many families are seeking medical treatments for cancer and burns, and at the RMH they can receive that much needed help. Families come from all over to get these much needed treatments, and most of the time they come empty handed. The house provides shelter, clothing, food and any other necessary items needed for the families. I would like to help make it possible for the RMH to continue helping those in need. By doing so the current and new families/patients that come to the house can feel more at home in their new surroundings.



Here is a great opportunity to help those in need. There is a box in the narthex in which you can make your contributions for the Ronald McDonald House.



Items needed:

Travel size soaps, shampoos, conditioners, tooth paste and tooth brushes, coloring books, crayons, UNO cards, regular card decks, Spanish books for kids and paper towels.

Thank you for your help.

Diane Jorgenson”