For Sunday, December 12, 2010
Third Sunday of Advent
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 Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we will be hearing about John the Baptist and his question sent to Jesus, "Are you the one, or shall we look for another." John was struggling in prison with his life soon to be taken. He wanted to know. Jesus, in the story, points him to the signs of God's kingdom being near.
My sermon is about how we struggle with disappointment, yet if we open our eyes the signs of God's kingdom is all around us. I hope you enjoy it.
We continue to use new liturgies during advent. 8:30 will are using “Mass of Creation", 9:45 is setting 4, 11:00 is setting 10 (this setting uses familiar hymns to sing the liturgy.) We will also be using the contemporary translation of the Lord's Prayer at 8:30 and 11:00. The reason for these changes is for us to keep ourselves from falling into a rut in worship. The worship of God is wonderful because of the many creative options liturgies can give us. Yet the basic pattern of worship remains: Gathering, Word, Meal, and Sending.
The Meaning of Advent:
Advent is a wonderful season of the church year. It is the season of hope and the power of waiting for God's reign to come. We capture these themes in our lighting of one additional candle each Sunday and the slow decoration of our Christmas tree. Also we use the color blue and invite people to wear blue on Sunday.
Other News.................
Wednesday Advent Soup suppers and prayer service are at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The theme of my devotions will be an introduction to the Gospel of Matthew. This is our last one. December 15: Matthew and the call to discipleship.
We approved the budget for the 2011 year at the annual meeting. Thanks to all who attended.
Thank Yous
To the women and men of Peace for providing soup at the last two Wednesday soup suppers.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Welcome to our study. We are reading the book of Galatians.
Pastoral Care Notes
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Sympathy to the family and friends of Lou Linton, sister of La Verne Wolff, who passed from death to life last Sunday evening. Her services were Wednesday.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposit for December:
12-06-10 $14,772.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,517 $42,692
May $46,769 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $37,266 $42,692
July $33,056 $42,692
August $46,006 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October $43,601 $53,365 (five Sundays)
November $34,779 $42,692
December
November’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $448,471 Estimated Income $508,750
Actual Expenses $503,919 Budgeted Expenses $508,750
Income vs. Expense ($55,448) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $218,536 $247,504
Admin $38,201 $29,835
Mortgage $134,024 $134,024
Insurance $20,949 $20,533
Utilities $34,789 $33,825
Property $41,303 $29,425
Education $3,835 $1,833
Evangelism $0 $229
Parish Life $752 $688
Steward $2,617 $1,833
Worship $7,095 $3,667
Music $64 $458
Youth $1,594 $1,375
Peace Lutheran Church Pictorial Directory - Olan Mills
As many of you are aware we are working on a new Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Pictorial Directory. After speaking with the representatives with Olan Mills today you are now able to go online and choose the date and time of you’re selected setting. Please follow the instructions below:
Go to www.signup.olanmills.com
Type the Church number 281-487-1625 on the left side in the Grey Box
Complete the questions as listed on the right
Click Next and you should see a Calendar
Select your desired date and save
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be more than happy to assist you.
Have a great day!
Bernie
From The Youth Director
May God bless you brothers and sisters on this cool day! I hope all of your Christmas preparations are going well. I just wanted to take this time to thank all of our Sunday School teachers, parents, volunteers, parish life, and our youth for putting on this Christmas production. I know it would not have happened without the help of everyone! I really do not have that much to say this week. We had a great turn out for our Movie Night of Narnia: Prince Caspian. And I posed a question that night that I would like everyone to ponder this week: How is God speaking to you this week?
Take care, everyone, and May God bless you during this time in Advent!
Sincerely,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting-December 19th, SIGN UP IF YOU’RE INTERESTED!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Reunion: Dec. 22nd, 6:30 PM– 9:00 PM
It’s that time of year, its getting cooler outside and school/college is out. So if you’re coming back from college or done with high school, we are going to host a reunion here at Peace Lutheran to catch up with old friends and spend some time together getting to know each other better, with a Carol Pix, a Christmas Feast (Peace Style), and a white elephant exchange gift. So be here if want to have a good time with good old friends. Contact Ben Remmert for more info!
Next Parent Huddle Time And DEEP Leadership Meeting: December 15th- Cancelled!
With the holidays approaching, I have decided that we are going to have a break for this month’s meeting. But rest assured we will have our January meeting next month. I will email our youth and family leadership team our agenda and we can begin the new year with a fresh start. We are reevaluating new times to meet so if you are interested, please let Ben Remmert know of which day of the week and time works best for you!
Help Feed a Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, or Young Adult Youth Group
PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!! As everyone is aware, the best way conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. I have a sign up sheet out in the narthex to see if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. I will have schedules for days which you can help in serving a meal which will begin in January 2011. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Gnome Removal and Infestation Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes. They are spreading all over our community. So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they through this would be fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. We have our services for sale in the narthex (between Camp Hope and Church Calendar Bulletin Boards), please fill out a service card so we can begin the month of December with a huge success. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Information Luncheon: Dec. 19th 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
You may have seen the bulletin board with the carnival themed decorations and wondered what that is all about? You may have gotten a postcard to save the dates of July 11-28th for Camp Hope. But you may be asking what is Camp Hope? Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. Its an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you want to know more, please attend our luncheon on Dec. 19th when we will take you through a traditional day at Camp Hope. Plus there will be free lunch!
Sr./ Young Adults Advent Youth Group: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
It’s that time of the year where we are preparing for the celebration of our Lord and Savior’s birth. So beginning at 6:00 pm, the church is having its Advent Soup Supper and we would love for you to come. Then we will come together after the supper to have a time of devotion where we will come to talk and a time of fellowship. At 8:00 pm, then we will be performing our duties in our Gnome Fundraiser. If you have anymore questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High Gathering at Lutherhill!: Feb. 18th-20th
We just got back from the Jr. High Gathering at Lutherhill and it was blast. But now Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Sr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, polar bear swimming, smores, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- January 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt, and paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts. If the weather turns bad, we will repaint the junior high room. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone Coming Up: Jan. 16th At 9:45 sm snd Jan. 23rd At 11 sm
ITS COMING UP!!! Our next milestone is for our 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and the importance of this prayer in the lives of Christians. This is also a time where we will discuss about the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Jan.16th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Jan. 23rd at 11 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Christmas Break Junior High Youth Group: December 19th and January 2nd at 5:00 pm- 6:30pm
Confirmation is officially on break after December 12th, but our youth group is still going to meet. So beginning at 5 pm, we are inviting our junior high students to come together for fellowship, light devotions, and a time to share a meal together. Confirmation will resume on January 9th. If you have anymore questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Summer Lutherhill- Please Sign Up!
If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up by December 22nd. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Christmas Pageant: December 12 at 5:00 pm
Our youth and children will be performing the production of You Can’t Cancel Christmas! on at 5:00 pm. We hope that you will invite your family and friends to come and enjoy our Sunday School Christmas Program. Refreshments will follow.
Women of Peace Advent Card
Each year the Women of Peace provide us with an Advent Card. In lieu of sending Christmas cards to everyone in our congregation, we combine our money toward a special project. The 2010 Advent Card can be found on the table in the narthex through December 12th. Please use the blue envelopes for your contributions. (Make your checks payable to the Women of Peace.) You may place your envelope in the weekly collection plate. This year the money collected will go to Sarah's House. The Advent Card is published and available at our Christmas Eve Services. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Young.
Lutheran World Relief Stamp Program
The Christmas Holidays are approaching rapidly and many of you will be sending and receiving Christmas cards. Please remember to save and turn in your cancelled postage stamps. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps to collectors helps to defer shipping costs for Health, School, & Layette Kits, as well as Quilts. Look for the basket in the Narthex marked World Relief to turn in your stamps.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Look for the table in the narthex today.
Volunteers Needed
We need readers for the 3 Christmas Eve services. If you can help out, please contact Monica Clark.
Church Pictorial Directory
The current pictorial directory we are using is several years old, and we are going to start working on a new directory. To accomplish this, we need your help in getting your family’s picture taken. We are starting to make appointments for these pictures now. The picture dates are January 5th through January 8th and January 19th through January 22nd. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex on Sunday.
Poinsettias
If you would like to donate a poinsettia plant to place in the church for Christmas Eve, please sign the sheet in the narthex. We ask that you bring your plant to the church during the week of December 19th. You may take your plants home on December 26th. Any questions please call Pam Cronan at (713) 492-2811.
“Wish Stones”
We have compiled a list of the "Wish Stones" turned in during the October Stewardship Campaign. Copies are available in the Narthex for members who wish to pray for the ministries of Peace Lutheran and its members in the coming year. Thank you for your contributions!
Don’t Forget Your New Years Plans
If you haven’t made your New Years Eve plans yet, why not plan on joining us! We will go out to eat at Pepper’s Beef & Seafood, 3604 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, at 5:00 pm, and then return to the church at 7:00 pm for an evening of games. At midnight we will ring in the new year with a glass of non-alcoholic bubbly. If you are going to join us please be sure to sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King.
2011 Flower Chart
If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a special occasion during the year, please write your name and phone number on the flower chart located on the bulletin board in the narthex. (Only one family per Sunday, please.) If you have any questions call Judy in the church office.
Blood Pressure Screening Next Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month the Parish Nurses offer free blood pressure screening. They will be available next Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Library. This is for all ages – children, too!
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
December 21 – On December 21st we’re going to Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some “good deals” and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. The bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 am. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
February 1, 2011 – The Peace Lutheran Pase Setters will be traveling to San Antonio for our first overnight trip. We will be staying at the La Quinta Downtown and walking distance to the Alamo. We will take a ride on the canal and a trolley for site seeing and much, much more. Pick up at Peace will be at 8:00 am. We will be returning on February 2nd at 4:00 pm. Cost is $120.00 per person. Make your reservation before January 10, 2011.
For more information or to register for any of these trips, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule: (Babysitting will be provided at all 3 services.)
4:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service with Communion
7:30 pm Communion Candlelight Service
11:00 pm Communion Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 26
On December 26 we will have one service of Lessons and Carols with no communion at 10:00 am. No Sunday School.
End of Year Giving
According to IRS requirements, checks must be dated and postmarked December 31, 2010 in order to claim a charitable deduction for 2010. If you are considering a donation to the church before the end of the year, please keep this in mind. As always the church continues to be blessed and is a blessing by the ministries we offer. Please consider making a special Christmas Gift to your church to support the work we do. We have much we would like to accomplish on behalf of Christ. Thank you! You may make your contribution online at our website or as part of your regular offering.
“Blue Christmas” Service
Is this Christmas season a difficult one for you? You are not alone – join is for a quite, reflective service for solace and strength.
Christmas time can be a very lonely, depressing, “blue” time for those grieving the loss of loved ones, and loss of a job, health or other losses. It may be “blue” for those who are all alone when others are celebrating and gathering with family members. Many people feel out of step with what society demands at this time of year. Then there are those years in our lives when we hurt during the Christmas season and just can’t get into the traditional festivities.
It is at such a time that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern.
If someone you know finds Christmas a difficult time, Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service on December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Join together as Pastor Tart guides us through words of healing, prayers and comfort and Ms. Martha Diggs leads us in songs of solace. This service will be hopeful as we find comfort in our faith in the God who understands and shepherds us through all of life. This service is open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.
The service is on the shortest day of the year when our spirits sink, as days grow shorter. We feel darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us and know that we are not alone and the emphasis that we must journey through the night on our way to the light of a new day.
Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Please accept this invitation to be with us, to experience the hope that is Christmas. The doors will be open to all. Feel free to invite others to come with you as your support, or if you know that they, too are hurting at Christmas.
We hope you join us and if you have any questions, please contact Bernie Anderson or Judy Griffin at the Church 281-487-1635.
Peace to you all,
Bernie Anderson
Director of Administration
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
"BLUE" CHRISTMAS SERVICE - DECEMBER 21ST AT 7:00 PM
Is this Christmas season a difficult one for you? You are not alone – join is for a quite, reflective service for solace and strength.
Christmas time can be a very lonely, depressing, “blue” time for those grieving the loss of loved ones, and loss of a job, health or other losses. It may be “blue” for those who are all alone when others are celebrating and gathering with family members. Many people feel out of step with what society demands at this time of year. Then there are those years in our lives when we hurt during the Christmas season and just can’t get into the traditional festivities.
It is at such a time that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern.
If someone you know finds Christmas a difficult time, Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service on December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Join together as Pastor Tart guides us through words of healing, prayers and comfort and Ms. Martha Diggs leads us in songs of solace. This service will be hopeful as we find comfort in our faith in the God who understands and shepherds us through all of life. This service is open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.
The service is on the shortest day of the year when our spirits sink, as days grow shorter. We feel darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us and know that we are not alone and the emphasis that we must journey through the night on our way to the light of a new day.
Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Please accept this invitation to be with us, to experience the hope that is Christmas. The doors will be open to all. Feel free to invite others to come with you as your support, or if you know that they, too are hurting at Christmas.
We hope you join us and if you have any questions, please contact Bernie Anderson or Judy Griffin at the Church 281-487-1635.
Peace to you all,
Bernie Anderson
Director of Administration
Peace Lutheran Church Pictorial Directory - Olan Mills
As many of you are aware we are working on a new Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Pictorial Directory. After speaking with the representatives with Olan Mills today you are now able to go online and choose the date and time of you’re selected setting. Please follow the instructions below:
Go to www.signup.olanmills.com
Type the Church number 281-487-1625 on the left side in the Grey Box
Complete the questions as listed on the right
Click Next and you should see a Calendar
Select your desired date and save
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be more than happy to assist you.
Have a great day!
Bernie
Director of Administration
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
For Sunday, December 5, 2010
Second Sunday of Advent
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 Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
We continue our advent journey this Sunday with the introduction of John the Baptist and his message of repentance. Repentance means "turn" and the title of my sermon is the "The Great Turn". I will be preaching about the Gospel's call to turn toward God's future. This is the great challenge of faith. We need to constantly turn toward God's future of peace and harmony. How in your life do you need to turn from that is harmful and toward that which is life giving?
We continue to use new liturgies during advent. 8:30 will be using “Mass of Creation", 9:45 is setting 4, 11:00 is setting 10 (this setting uses familiar hymns to sing the liturgy.) We will also be using the contemporary translation of the Lord's Prayer at 8:30 and 11:00. The reason for these changes is for us to keep ourselves from falling into a rut in worship. The worship of God is wonderful because of the many creative options liturgies can give us. Yet the basic pattern of worship remains: Gathering, Word, Meal, and Sending.
Our annual meeting will be after the 11:00 service. Elections will be in June as per our new by-law changes.
Agenda:
Opening Prayer
Treasurer's Report
2011 Budget Approval
Approval of Nominating and Audit Committees
Reports of Pastor, President, Directors, Organizational Chairs,
Other Motions from the floor.
Adjournment with the Lord's Prayer
Pastor Report, Director Reports and 2011 Budget are on the table in the narthex this Sunday.
The Meaning of Advent
Advent is a wonderful season of the church year. It is the season of hope and the power of waiting for God's reign to come. We capture these themes in our lighting of one additional candle each Sunday and the slow decoration of our Christmas tree. Also we use the color blue and invite people to wear blue on Sunday.
Other News.................
Wednesday Advent Soup suppers and prayer service are at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The theme of our devotions will be an introduction to the Gospel of Matthew.
December 8: Matthew and the Kingdom of Heaven
December 15: Matthew and the call to discipleship
We will also have special advent activities for children and youth.
We will also be slowly decorating our Christmas tree after worship.
Thank yous
To all those who helped put up decorations and Christmas tree this week.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Welcome to our study. We are reading the book of Galatians.
Pastoral Care Notes
Lou Linton: Released
Cindy Smith: Released
Megan Lambert: Releasee
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for November.
11-07-10 $9,886.50
11-14-10 $8,841.00
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,517 $42,692
May $46,769 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $37,266 $42,692
July $33,056 $42,692
August $46,006 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October $43,601 $53,365 (five Sundays)
November
December
October’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $413,692 Estimated Income $462,500
Actual Expenses $463,491 Budgeted Expenses $462,500
Income vs. Expense ($49,799) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $198,088 $225,004
Admin $35,202 $27,123
Mortgage $122,224 $122,224
Insurance $20,949 $18,667
Utilities $34,331 $30,750
Property $37,262 $26,750
Education $3,874 $1,667
Evangelism $0 $208
Parish Life $477 $625
Steward $2,451 $1,500
Worship $6,843 $3,333
Music $0 $417
Youth $1,674 $1,250
From The Youth Director
We’re getting closer to the big date! It’s exciting to see all the Christmas decorations in the neighborhoods and the weather getting cooler and cooler. I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words to our college student cards! I know they will appreciate your words of encouragement. As the holidays are getting closer, I want to remind everyone to make sure that they take the time during the day to rest and relax from the busy day.
I also wanted to take this time to let everyone know that our Lutherhill summer schedule is up on the Youth and Family Bulletin board. For our elementary students, we are planning on going to Lutherhill August 7th- August 12th and for Jr. High, we will go on June 19th-24th. If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots fill up fast!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting-December 19th. SIGN UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry, or if you express an interest in this ministry. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Next Parent Huddle Time And DEEP Leadership Meeting: December 15th, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
We just met to discuss about Camp Hope and other opportunities to gather together, proclaim the word, and serve our communities. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry. We are reevaluating new times to meet so if you are interested, please let Ben Remmert know of which day of the week and time works best for you!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group
PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!! As everyone is aware, the best way conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. I will have a sign up sheet out in the narthex to see if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. I will have schedules for days which you can help in serving a meal. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Christmas Pageant on December 12th!
Our youth and children will be performing the production of You Can’t Cancel Christmas! on Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 pm. We hope that you will invite your family and friends to come and enjoy our Sunday School Christmas Program. Refreshments will follow.
(Reminder to parents: There will be a Christmas Program rehearsal on December 11th at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Christmas Party in the Fellowship Hall.)
Gnome Removal And Infestation Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes. They are spreading all over our community. So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. We have our services for sale in the narthex (between Camp Hope and Church Calendar Bulletin Boards). Please fill out a service card so we can begin the month of December with a huge success. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Information Luncheon: Dec. 19th 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
You may have seen the bulletin board with the carnival themed decorations and wondered what that is all about? You may have gotten a postcard to save the dates of July 11-28th for Camp Hope. But you may be asking what is Camp Hope? Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you want to know more, please attend our luncheon on Dec. 19th where we will take you through a traditional day at Camp Hope. Plus there will be free lunch!
Sr./Young Adults Advent Youth Group: Wednesdays At 6:00 pm
It’s that time of the year where we are preparing for the celebration of our Lord and Savior’s birth. So beginning at 6:00 pm, the church is having it’s Advent Soup Supper and we would love for you to come. Then we will come together after the supper to have a time of devotion where we will come to talk and a time of fellowship. At 8:00 pm, we will be performing our duties in our Gnome Fundraiser. If you have anymore questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High Gathering At Lutherhill!: Feb. 18th-20th
We just got back from the Jr. High Gathering at Lutherhill and it was blast. But now Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Sr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, polar bear swimming, s’mores, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- January 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, and a white shirt to paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts. If the weather turns bad, we will repaint the junior high room. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone Coming Up: Jan. 16th At 9:45 am And Jan. 23rd At 11 am
ITS COMING UP!!! Our next milestone is for our 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and the importance of this prayer in the lives of Christians. This is also a time where we will discuss about the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. This is an event for the parents as well, so make sure to mark your calendar for January 16th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Jan. 23rd at 11:00 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Women Of Peace Christmas Party
All women of the congregation are invited to bring a friend and join us for the Women of Peace Christmas Party on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year we are planning to go caroling to our shut-ins. A light lunch will be served at 2:00 pm Afterwards we’ll return to the church for dessert.
Women of Peace Advent Card
Each year the Women of Peace provide us with an Advent Card. In lieu of sending Christmas cards to everyone in our congregation, we combine our money toward a special project. The 2010 Advent Card can be found on the table in the narthex through December 12th. Please use the blue envelopes for your contributions. (Make your checks payable to the Women of Peace.) You may place your envelope in the weekly collection plate.
This year the money collected will go to Sarah's House. The Advent Card is published and available at our Christmas Eve Services. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Young.
Lutheran World Relief Stamp Program
The Christmas Holidays are approaching rapidly and many of you will be sending and receiving Christmas cards. Please remember to save and turn in your cancelled postage stamps. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps to collectors helps to defer shipping costs for Health, School, & Layette Kits, as well as Quilts. Look for the basket in the Narthex marked World Relief to turn in your stamps.
Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle will hold their December meeting at Chili’s Restaurant (BW8/Fairmont) on December 9th at 6:30 pm. All women of the congregation are invited to join us. If you have any questions see Cindy Stang.
Poinsettias
If you would like to donate a poinsettia plant to place in the church for Christmas Eve, please sign the sheet in the narthex. We ask that you bring your plant to the church during the week of December 19th. You may take your plants home on December 26th. Any questions please call Pam Cronan at (713) 492-2811.
Salvation Army Stockings Due Back
Just a reminder: If you took a stocking home to stuff, please make sure to bring it back sometime during this week. (Be sure to scratch off your name on the list in the book.) Special thanks to all who helped make Christmas a little brighter for some needy children in our community.
Mavis Greif
Blue Christmas Service
"Blue Christmas" Service, Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 pm. “Blue Christmas" is a service for those who are experiencing the "blues" during the Christmas season. We will gather for words of healing, prayers of comfort and songs of solace. The service will be hopeful as we find comfort in our faith in the God who understands and shepherds us through all of life. The service is on the shortest day of the year to emphasize that we must journey through the night on our way to the light of a new day.
If you would like to attend this service but need transportation, please call the church office.
PCM Food Drive December 5
Sunday is our monthly food drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. You can place your donations in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall. Of course, monetary gifts are also accepted. Please make your check payable to Peace Lutheran Church and write “PCM” in the memo section.
We are still collecting Holiday Undies. These items can be underwear for all ages, socks, T-Shirts, or any new items that would make a nice gift for Christmas. These will be delivered the 2nd Tuesday in December so that they may be distributed in time for the holidays. Look for the container under the large table in back of the narthex. PCM is in need of holiday foods for the Christmas baskets, especially turkeys. If you can pick up an extra turkey while they are so reasonable, keep it frozen until delivery. If you don't have freezer room I will try to find room in our freezer here at the church. The food baskets will be distributed on December 18th.
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
December 21 – On December 21st we’re going to Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some “good deals” and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. The bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 am. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
February 1, 2011 – The Peace Lutheran Pase Setters will be traveling to San Antonio for our first overnight trip. We will be staying at the La Quinta Downtown and walking distance to the Alamo. We will take a ride on the canal and a trolley for site seeing and much, much more. Pick up at Peace will be at 8:00 am. We will be returning on February 2nd at 4:00 pm. Cost is $120.00 per person. Make your reservation before January 10, 2011.
For more information or to register for any of these trips, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
Church Pictorial Directory
The current pictorial directory we are using is several years old, and we are going to start working on a new directory. To accomplish this, we need your help in getting your family’s picture taken. We are starting to make appointments for these pictures now. The picture dates are January 5th through January 8th and January 19th through January 22nd. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will be suspended for the Holidays. Lunch Bunch will resume January 23rd. In January we will be going to The Fish Place at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston.
On New Years Eve, please join the Parish Life at Pepper's for an early dinner followed by games in the fellowship hall. Please join us for one or the other or both. Details and a sign-up sheet will be available next Sunday.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Health Kits remain an important part of the World Relief Program, helping people fleeing their homes to maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Please prayerfully consider donating the items listed below for a couple of health kits and help a refugee maintain good health.
One kit consists of:
Hand Towel - Dark Color
Wash Cloths - Dark Color
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Wide Tooth Comb
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File
(Please No emery boards)
One Adult Toothbrush in original packaging
(Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
Volunteers Needed
We need families to volunteer to light an advent candle each week at all 3 services. A sign up sheet is on the board in the narthex. We also need readers for the Christmas Eve services. If you can help out, please contact Monica Clark.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a non-profit organization, and operates strictly from donations. They are not supported by Pasadena Community Ministries. They provide safe housing for women and their children who are in crisis. They assist with rehabilitation and training for the mothers and help with getting the children back in school. Please prayerfully consider donating a few of the items listed below:
Non-perishable food items
Cleaning products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Toothbrushes,Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc)
Look for the basket in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
End of Year Giving
According to IRS requirements, checks must be dated and postmarked December 31, 2010 in order to claim a charitable deduction for 2010. If you are considering a donation to the church before the end of the year, please keep this in mind.
As always the church continues to be blessed and is a blessing by the ministries we offer. Please consider making a special Christmas Gift to your church to support the work we do. We have much we would like to accomplish on behalf of Christ. Thank you! You may make your contribution online at our website or as part of your regular offering.
Second Sunday of Advent
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 Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
We continue our advent journey this Sunday with the introduction of John the Baptist and his message of repentance. Repentance means "turn" and the title of my sermon is the "The Great Turn". I will be preaching about the Gospel's call to turn toward God's future. This is the great challenge of faith. We need to constantly turn toward God's future of peace and harmony. How in your life do you need to turn from that is harmful and toward that which is life giving?
We continue to use new liturgies during advent. 8:30 will be using “Mass of Creation", 9:45 is setting 4, 11:00 is setting 10 (this setting uses familiar hymns to sing the liturgy.) We will also be using the contemporary translation of the Lord's Prayer at 8:30 and 11:00. The reason for these changes is for us to keep ourselves from falling into a rut in worship. The worship of God is wonderful because of the many creative options liturgies can give us. Yet the basic pattern of worship remains: Gathering, Word, Meal, and Sending.
Our annual meeting will be after the 11:00 service. Elections will be in June as per our new by-law changes.
Agenda:
Opening Prayer
Treasurer's Report
2011 Budget Approval
Approval of Nominating and Audit Committees
Reports of Pastor, President, Directors, Organizational Chairs,
Other Motions from the floor.
Adjournment with the Lord's Prayer
Pastor Report, Director Reports and 2011 Budget are on the table in the narthex this Sunday.
The Meaning of Advent
Advent is a wonderful season of the church year. It is the season of hope and the power of waiting for God's reign to come. We capture these themes in our lighting of one additional candle each Sunday and the slow decoration of our Christmas tree. Also we use the color blue and invite people to wear blue on Sunday.
Other News.................
Wednesday Advent Soup suppers and prayer service are at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The theme of our devotions will be an introduction to the Gospel of Matthew.
December 8: Matthew and the Kingdom of Heaven
December 15: Matthew and the call to discipleship
We will also have special advent activities for children and youth.
We will also be slowly decorating our Christmas tree after worship.
Thank yous
To all those who helped put up decorations and Christmas tree this week.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Welcome to our study. We are reading the book of Galatians.
Pastoral Care Notes
Lou Linton: Released
Cindy Smith: Released
Megan Lambert: Releasee
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for November.
11-07-10 $9,886.50
11-14-10 $8,841.00
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,517 $42,692
May $46,769 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $37,266 $42,692
July $33,056 $42,692
August $46,006 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October $43,601 $53,365 (five Sundays)
November
December
October’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $413,692 Estimated Income $462,500
Actual Expenses $463,491 Budgeted Expenses $462,500
Income vs. Expense ($49,799) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $198,088 $225,004
Admin $35,202 $27,123
Mortgage $122,224 $122,224
Insurance $20,949 $18,667
Utilities $34,331 $30,750
Property $37,262 $26,750
Education $3,874 $1,667
Evangelism $0 $208
Parish Life $477 $625
Steward $2,451 $1,500
Worship $6,843 $3,333
Music $0 $417
Youth $1,674 $1,250
From The Youth Director
We’re getting closer to the big date! It’s exciting to see all the Christmas decorations in the neighborhoods and the weather getting cooler and cooler. I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words to our college student cards! I know they will appreciate your words of encouragement. As the holidays are getting closer, I want to remind everyone to make sure that they take the time during the day to rest and relax from the busy day.
I also wanted to take this time to let everyone know that our Lutherhill summer schedule is up on the Youth and Family Bulletin board. For our elementary students, we are planning on going to Lutherhill August 7th- August 12th and for Jr. High, we will go on June 19th-24th. If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots fill up fast!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting-December 19th. SIGN UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry, or if you express an interest in this ministry. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Next Parent Huddle Time And DEEP Leadership Meeting: December 15th, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
We just met to discuss about Camp Hope and other opportunities to gather together, proclaim the word, and serve our communities. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry. We are reevaluating new times to meet so if you are interested, please let Ben Remmert know of which day of the week and time works best for you!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group
PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!! As everyone is aware, the best way conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. I will have a sign up sheet out in the narthex to see if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. I will have schedules for days which you can help in serving a meal. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Christmas Pageant on December 12th!
Our youth and children will be performing the production of You Can’t Cancel Christmas! on Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 pm. We hope that you will invite your family and friends to come and enjoy our Sunday School Christmas Program. Refreshments will follow.
(Reminder to parents: There will be a Christmas Program rehearsal on December 11th at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Christmas Party in the Fellowship Hall.)
Gnome Removal And Infestation Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes. They are spreading all over our community. So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. We have our services for sale in the narthex (between Camp Hope and Church Calendar Bulletin Boards). Please fill out a service card so we can begin the month of December with a huge success. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Information Luncheon: Dec. 19th 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
You may have seen the bulletin board with the carnival themed decorations and wondered what that is all about? You may have gotten a postcard to save the dates of July 11-28th for Camp Hope. But you may be asking what is Camp Hope? Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you want to know more, please attend our luncheon on Dec. 19th where we will take you through a traditional day at Camp Hope. Plus there will be free lunch!
Sr./Young Adults Advent Youth Group: Wednesdays At 6:00 pm
It’s that time of the year where we are preparing for the celebration of our Lord and Savior’s birth. So beginning at 6:00 pm, the church is having it’s Advent Soup Supper and we would love for you to come. Then we will come together after the supper to have a time of devotion where we will come to talk and a time of fellowship. At 8:00 pm, we will be performing our duties in our Gnome Fundraiser. If you have anymore questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High Gathering At Lutherhill!: Feb. 18th-20th
We just got back from the Jr. High Gathering at Lutherhill and it was blast. But now Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Sr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, polar bear swimming, s’mores, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- January 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, and a white shirt to paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts. If the weather turns bad, we will repaint the junior high room. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone Coming Up: Jan. 16th At 9:45 am And Jan. 23rd At 11 am
ITS COMING UP!!! Our next milestone is for our 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and the importance of this prayer in the lives of Christians. This is also a time where we will discuss about the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. This is an event for the parents as well, so make sure to mark your calendar for January 16th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Jan. 23rd at 11:00 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Women Of Peace Christmas Party
All women of the congregation are invited to bring a friend and join us for the Women of Peace Christmas Party on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year we are planning to go caroling to our shut-ins. A light lunch will be served at 2:00 pm Afterwards we’ll return to the church for dessert.
Women of Peace Advent Card
Each year the Women of Peace provide us with an Advent Card. In lieu of sending Christmas cards to everyone in our congregation, we combine our money toward a special project. The 2010 Advent Card can be found on the table in the narthex through December 12th. Please use the blue envelopes for your contributions. (Make your checks payable to the Women of Peace.) You may place your envelope in the weekly collection plate.
This year the money collected will go to Sarah's House. The Advent Card is published and available at our Christmas Eve Services. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Young.
Lutheran World Relief Stamp Program
The Christmas Holidays are approaching rapidly and many of you will be sending and receiving Christmas cards. Please remember to save and turn in your cancelled postage stamps. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps to collectors helps to defer shipping costs for Health, School, & Layette Kits, as well as Quilts. Look for the basket in the Narthex marked World Relief to turn in your stamps.
Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle will hold their December meeting at Chili’s Restaurant (BW8/Fairmont) on December 9th at 6:30 pm. All women of the congregation are invited to join us. If you have any questions see Cindy Stang.
Poinsettias
If you would like to donate a poinsettia plant to place in the church for Christmas Eve, please sign the sheet in the narthex. We ask that you bring your plant to the church during the week of December 19th. You may take your plants home on December 26th. Any questions please call Pam Cronan at (713) 492-2811.
Salvation Army Stockings Due Back
Just a reminder: If you took a stocking home to stuff, please make sure to bring it back sometime during this week. (Be sure to scratch off your name on the list in the book.) Special thanks to all who helped make Christmas a little brighter for some needy children in our community.
Mavis Greif
Blue Christmas Service
"Blue Christmas" Service, Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 pm. “Blue Christmas" is a service for those who are experiencing the "blues" during the Christmas season. We will gather for words of healing, prayers of comfort and songs of solace. The service will be hopeful as we find comfort in our faith in the God who understands and shepherds us through all of life. The service is on the shortest day of the year to emphasize that we must journey through the night on our way to the light of a new day.
If you would like to attend this service but need transportation, please call the church office.
PCM Food Drive December 5
Sunday is our monthly food drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. You can place your donations in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall. Of course, monetary gifts are also accepted. Please make your check payable to Peace Lutheran Church and write “PCM” in the memo section.
We are still collecting Holiday Undies. These items can be underwear for all ages, socks, T-Shirts, or any new items that would make a nice gift for Christmas. These will be delivered the 2nd Tuesday in December so that they may be distributed in time for the holidays. Look for the container under the large table in back of the narthex. PCM is in need of holiday foods for the Christmas baskets, especially turkeys. If you can pick up an extra turkey while they are so reasonable, keep it frozen until delivery. If you don't have freezer room I will try to find room in our freezer here at the church. The food baskets will be distributed on December 18th.
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
December 21 – On December 21st we’re going to Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some “good deals” and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. The bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 am. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
February 1, 2011 – The Peace Lutheran Pase Setters will be traveling to San Antonio for our first overnight trip. We will be staying at the La Quinta Downtown and walking distance to the Alamo. We will take a ride on the canal and a trolley for site seeing and much, much more. Pick up at Peace will be at 8:00 am. We will be returning on February 2nd at 4:00 pm. Cost is $120.00 per person. Make your reservation before January 10, 2011.
For more information or to register for any of these trips, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
Church Pictorial Directory
The current pictorial directory we are using is several years old, and we are going to start working on a new directory. To accomplish this, we need your help in getting your family’s picture taken. We are starting to make appointments for these pictures now. The picture dates are January 5th through January 8th and January 19th through January 22nd. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will be suspended for the Holidays. Lunch Bunch will resume January 23rd. In January we will be going to The Fish Place at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston.
On New Years Eve, please join the Parish Life at Pepper's for an early dinner followed by games in the fellowship hall. Please join us for one or the other or both. Details and a sign-up sheet will be available next Sunday.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Health Kits remain an important part of the World Relief Program, helping people fleeing their homes to maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Please prayerfully consider donating the items listed below for a couple of health kits and help a refugee maintain good health.
One kit consists of:
Hand Towel - Dark Color
Wash Cloths - Dark Color
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Wide Tooth Comb
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File
(Please No emery boards)
One Adult Toothbrush in original packaging
(Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
Volunteers Needed
We need families to volunteer to light an advent candle each week at all 3 services. A sign up sheet is on the board in the narthex. We also need readers for the Christmas Eve services. If you can help out, please contact Monica Clark.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a non-profit organization, and operates strictly from donations. They are not supported by Pasadena Community Ministries. They provide safe housing for women and their children who are in crisis. They assist with rehabilitation and training for the mothers and help with getting the children back in school. Please prayerfully consider donating a few of the items listed below:
Non-perishable food items
Cleaning products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Toothbrushes,Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc)
Look for the basket in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
End of Year Giving
According to IRS requirements, checks must be dated and postmarked December 31, 2010 in order to claim a charitable deduction for 2010. If you are considering a donation to the church before the end of the year, please keep this in mind.
As always the church continues to be blessed and is a blessing by the ministries we offer. Please consider making a special Christmas Gift to your church to support the work we do. We have much we would like to accomplish on behalf of Christ. Thank you! You may make your contribution online at our website or as part of your regular offering.
Friday, November 12, 2010
25th Sunday After Pentecost
November 14, 2010
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 Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we hear Jesus tell us that the Christian life is not a walk through the park. We will experience hardship for what we believe, yet not one hair on our head will perish and by our endurance we will gain our souls. What is at stake in our suffering are our souls. We fight not to overcome all suffering, which is an impossibility, but to stay true to our faith and our identity as children of God. The gaining of our souls is being true to who we are. I hope you will enjoy the sermon.
This Sunday we will have a bake potato fundraiser to raise money for the labyrinth and we will also be selling Fair Trade coffee and tea.
Other News..................
On Wednesday, November 17, we will be joining with other Christians from around Pasadena for our 2nd annual Community Thanksgiving and communion service and pot luck. The meal starts at 5:45 pm and the service starts at 7:00 pm. This was a huge success last year.
We will have the service at First United Methodist Pasadena on Fairmont (copper top church). Bring your favorite dish or dessert. I will be helping with the presiding at communion. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching.
Thank You’s
Thanks to Ben for a great sermon last Sunday.
For all who worked to make the stewardship appeal a success.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We will meet this coming Wednesday to continue our study of Galations.
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: TIRR Rehabilitation
Megan Lambert: Texas Children's
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for October 3rd through October 17th.
10-3-10 $11,813.00
10-10-10 $8,675.95
10-17-10 $6,154.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,518 $42,692
May $45,594 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $36,092 $42,692
July $33,586 $42,692
August $42,457 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October
November
December
September Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $370,091 Estimated Income $416,250
Actual Expenses $413,240 Budgeted Expenses $416,250
Income vs. Expense ($43,149) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $177,744 $202,504
Administrative $32,502 $24,410
Mortgage $110,424 $110,424
Insurance $16,928 $16,800
Utilities $30,669 $27,675
Property $31,470 $24,075
Education $3,058 $1,500
Parish Life $642 $563
Stewardship $1,961 $1,500
Worship $6,541 $3,000
Music ($15) $375
Youth $1,278 $1,125
From The Youth Director
I cannot thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to give the sermon last week. However, I do not want you to forget the question I proposed in the sermon, are you ready for Sainthood? We all know of our own saints in our lives that inspire us, but never forget that you are saints. Never forget that it is through your Baptism, you are given a clean heart and through communion we are fed when we are hungry, and through our community we are uplifted in the message of Jesus Christ, so take this message to the streets and tell your neighbor about the promises and blessings that Christ has given us.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- November 21st. Sign Up If You’re Interested!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. I have had many people express an interest in this ministry, but I have had only a handful of people show up for this ministry. This week I have contacted those that have signed up for the bowling league. If you are still interested in being on this team, please sign up.
Next Parent Huddle Time/ Deep Leadership Meeting: November 18, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry. Please consider this as it is your leadership that makes Youth and Family ministry possible at Peace Lutheran Church. Contact Ben Remmert if you are interested!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group. Please Sign Up In The Narthex If You Are Interested!!!
As everyone is aware, the best way conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. A sign up sheet is on the narthex table if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Money and Stewardship” Milestone: Class Instruction Today and Worship Recognition On Nov. 21st At 11 am. Its Here!!!
On Sunday we will be guiding our 4th and 5th graders in discussing the value of money, what to spend it on, and how it is a useful tool in one’s life. This is also a time where we will acknowledge our call as stewards of what God has given to us. This is an event for the parents as well as our 4th and 5th graders. We will also recognize our 4th and 5th graders on Nov. 21st at the 11:00 service where they will be blessed by the congregation (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21 We Need Everyone Who Is Going To Pay!
We have officially registered and we have 5 of our Jr. High youth going to the Jr. High Synod Gathering at Lutherhill where they will be with 250 other Jr. High Students from all over our synod. It’s going to be a blast. But please make sure that you fill out your individual registration form (we mailed them out last week) and pay by Nov. 19th. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Family Movie Night Devotions: December 4th At 7:00 pm: Family Event For All Ages Of Kids!
On December 4th, we will be showing the C.S. Lewis movie, Prince Caspian, where we will have a time together to talk about the themes of what we saw in the film and also fellowship learning how to wrap Christmas presents and other Christmas celebrations and games. So if you are interested, please sign up in the narthex so I can contact you with to date information about the event! More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lutherhill Upper Elementary (3rd-6th Graders) Advent Retreat: December 10-11.
Sign Up In the Narthex By November 21!
Join the conspiracy as we head to Lutherhill Camp as we get back to the basics and take a deeper look at how a crying baby in a manger changed the world. Jesus’ birth can still change the world. Advent conspiracy will re-focus us on worshipping fully, spending less, giving more and loving all. We will meet here at Peace at 6:00 pm and depart back to Peace at 3:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities include: worship, fellowship, giant swing, making cookies, canoeing, campfires & s’mores. Cost is $50 per person. Please sign up in the narthex or the youth bulletin board if you’re interested. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
More Sunday School Teachers Needed!
I want to thank Toni Bowman and Jamie Davis for their volunteering to help with our Sunday School program. But we still need help. We are looking for 2 more teachers: 1 for Sr. High students and another for upper elementary. If you can help, please contact Ben Remmert, Julie Shaw, or Jennifer Saunders!
Peace Lutheran T-Shirts Sold Out For Now!
If you have signed up for your shirt(s) please see Ben to pay for and pick up your shirt on Sunday. Cost is $10 per shirt. It’s past the time to hold on to reservations so if you’re interested in a shirt, please contact Ben Remmert with payment.
Christmas Pageant on December 12th!
It’s that time of the year! We are going to be putting together our production and we need some help! This year, our youth and children will be performing the production of You Can’t Cancel Christmas! I am looking for 4 Jr. High/Sr. High male youth, 4 Jr. High/Sr. High female youth, and 1 adult female to fill our cast, and our children will be practicing during their Sunday School classes. For our cast, we are going to begin our rehearsals on Tuesday evenings beginning on November 16th till December 7th at 7 pm- 8pm. If you care interested in helping to coordinate our rehearsals, our Christmas party, or being in the cast, please Contact Ben Remmert.
Gnome Exterminator Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes. They are spreading all over our community. So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their summer trip. Be ready for more information as we develop our services this month and be ready for December and January! More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Baked Potato Sale - Labyrinth Fundraiser
Join us on Sunday for a Baked Potato Sale to help raise funds for our labyrinth. White or sweet potatoes with all the trimmings, a salad and dessert will be served beginning at 9:45 am through 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will also offer food to go. Cost is $8.00 per plate.
Retirement Recognition
Martha Payne has given her retirement notice as Nursery Attendant for Peace Lutheran. Her last day with us will be November 21st. As a tribute to her service, we will be honoring her at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st with a “Giving Tree” that will be available for cards, gift certificates, cash, etc. that you can attach to the tree. We will also have a cake for her for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by the nursery in the next few weeks & visit with Martha & wish her luck in her retirement.
Thanks,
Darla Haygood
Personnel & Policy
Creative Hands
We will meet on November 15th at 6:30 pm, upstairs to work on Krause Center gift bags and holiday cards. This will be a time for us to talk of things to do next year.
We are still collecting for the Krause Center Girls and Boys: single decks of cards, small stuff toys. travel toiletries, fun socks for girls ( ladies sizes please) and low cut socks for the boys ( men's sizes), and chap sticks. Many of the teens are troubled kids and the items are limited that these kids can have for their safety and that of others. We will do 30 girls gifts and 30 boys gifts. We plan to mail these in time for Christmas along with their "Treat Cards". The kids look forward to the holiday cards with a small treat enclosed.
Please continue to save your used inks and toners. Any brand and size is accepted. There is a box on the Women of Peace table in the narthex. These help off set the cost of cards making supplies. Jany and Sherri
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner-November 21
On Sunday, November 21st we will join together and give thanks for all we have, and we hope that you will plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us. We will have two seatings. Our first seating will be at 11:00 am and the second seating will follow the 11:00 service. Please be sure to sign up on the sheets in the narthex if you are planning to come and indicate a dish that you will be bringing.
Pot Luck/Thanksgiving Communion Service
We will have our 2nd annual Community Pot Luck and Thanksgiving Communion service on Wednesday, November 17, at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena on Fairmont. The pot luck is at 5:45 pm and the service is at 7:00 pm. This was a big success last year. Pastor Tart will be leading the service. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching. In respect for our other Christian brothers and sisters, only grape juice will be offered for communion.
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Please join “Thrivent Builds” Pasadena Habitat for Humanity for the dedication of a home at 1018 Ann Street, Pasadena, TX this afternoon at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
November 23 – Galveston to see the Elissa and then to the Strand. Afterwards we’ll drive around Galveston to see the carved trees. The bus will leave at 9:00 am from the Peace Lutheran parking lot. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch money plus Program donation ($3.00). Wear good walking shoes and appropriate attire.
December 21 - Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some "good deals" and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
February 1, 2011 – The Peace Lutheran Pase Setters will be traveling to San Antonio for our first overnight trip. We will be staying at the La Quinta Downtown and walking distance to the Alamo. We will take a ride on the canal and a trolley for site seeing and much, much more. Pick up at Peace will be at 8:00 am. We will be returning on February 2nd at 4:00 pm. Cost is $120.00 per person. Make your reservation before January 10, 2011.
For more information or to register for any of these trips, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
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.
Worship Coordinator Position
We are looking to fill the position of Worship Coordinator here at Peace Lutheran. It is with sadness that Jan Smith is resigning from this position and will be greatly missed as she has done an outstanding job. This is a position that requires a lot of commitment and personal contact with the members of Peace. This person would be responsible for meeting with Pastor Tart each Sunday morning at 7:45 am to plan all three services, attend all three services and to make sure we have volunteers in positions such as lectors, ushers, acolytes, crucifers, etc. A copy of the job description is enclosed for your review. If you are interested in the position please contact Darla Haygood at 713-986-0502 or 713-594-2305 to discuss. Jan’s last day will be November 21st, so we need to move quickly on this.
Girls’ Night Out: Friday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
We wish you a Merry Bunco, we wish you a Merry Bunco! Good tidings to you and your kin. We're so excited to celebrate Christmas early again. We'll need no figgy pudding; we'll need no figgy pudding; just the bunco bell to ring. Please join us for Christmas Bunco and holiday cheer. Cost is $5.00; last names A-L bring desserts, and last names M-Z bring main or side dishes. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex.
Lutheran World Relief
LWR Health Kits are given to people who must flee their homes quickly and do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Items need to complete a health kit are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bars of Soap
A Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File (Please No Emery Boards)
One adult toothbrush in original packaging (Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Look for the table in the narthex on Sunday.
Annual Congregation Meeting
Mark your calendars and make a special effort to attend our annual congregation meeting on December 5th at 12:30 pm, after the 11:00 service. We will be hearing reports, discussing our church's future and voting on the 2011 budget. This budget should be available for review in mid November. Elections will be in June as per our new by-law changes.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have to sleep in their cars. Sarah's House provides safe housing, help with getting the children back in school, and also rehabilitation and training for the mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-perishable Food Items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.)
Please prayerfully consider making a donation for Sarah's House. Look for the baskets in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
Women of Peace Christmas Party
All women of the congregation are invited to bring a friend and join us for the Women of Peace Christmas Party on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year we are planning to go caroling to our shut-ins. A light lunch will be served at 2:00 pm. Afterwards we’ll return to the church for dessert. Any questions, please see Geri Warren.
Building and Grounds Committee
Council is looking for at least 5 members that are interested in being actively involved in the building and grounds committee. This committee will be overseeing all maintenance or new construction at the church. We will need one member that will be the team leader, and will organize and steer the committee. All who are interested please contact Troy Hagemeister @ 713.962.8539.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will be suspended for the Holidays. Lunch Bunch will resume January 23rd. In January we will be going to The Fish Place at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston.
On New Years Eve, please join the Parish Life at Pepper's for an early dinner followed by games in the fellowship hall. Please join us for one or the other or both. Details will follow, look for the sign up sheet so that we know how much to reserve.
November 14, 2010
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 Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we hear Jesus tell us that the Christian life is not a walk through the park. We will experience hardship for what we believe, yet not one hair on our head will perish and by our endurance we will gain our souls. What is at stake in our suffering are our souls. We fight not to overcome all suffering, which is an impossibility, but to stay true to our faith and our identity as children of God. The gaining of our souls is being true to who we are. I hope you will enjoy the sermon.
This Sunday we will have a bake potato fundraiser to raise money for the labyrinth and we will also be selling Fair Trade coffee and tea.
Other News..................
On Wednesday, November 17, we will be joining with other Christians from around Pasadena for our 2nd annual Community Thanksgiving and communion service and pot luck. The meal starts at 5:45 pm and the service starts at 7:00 pm. This was a huge success last year.
We will have the service at First United Methodist Pasadena on Fairmont (copper top church). Bring your favorite dish or dessert. I will be helping with the presiding at communion. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching.
Thank You’s
Thanks to Ben for a great sermon last Sunday.
For all who worked to make the stewardship appeal a success.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We will meet this coming Wednesday to continue our study of Galations.
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: TIRR Rehabilitation
Megan Lambert: Texas Children's
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for October 3rd through October 17th.
10-3-10 $11,813.00
10-10-10 $8,675.95
10-17-10 $6,154.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,518 $42,692
May $45,594 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $36,092 $42,692
July $33,586 $42,692
August $42,457 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October
November
December
September Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $370,091 Estimated Income $416,250
Actual Expenses $413,240 Budgeted Expenses $416,250
Income vs. Expense ($43,149) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $177,744 $202,504
Administrative $32,502 $24,410
Mortgage $110,424 $110,424
Insurance $16,928 $16,800
Utilities $30,669 $27,675
Property $31,470 $24,075
Education $3,058 $1,500
Parish Life $642 $563
Stewardship $1,961 $1,500
Worship $6,541 $3,000
Music ($15) $375
Youth $1,278 $1,125
From The Youth Director
I cannot thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to give the sermon last week. However, I do not want you to forget the question I proposed in the sermon, are you ready for Sainthood? We all know of our own saints in our lives that inspire us, but never forget that you are saints. Never forget that it is through your Baptism, you are given a clean heart and through communion we are fed when we are hungry, and through our community we are uplifted in the message of Jesus Christ, so take this message to the streets and tell your neighbor about the promises and blessings that Christ has given us.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- November 21st. Sign Up If You’re Interested!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. I have had many people express an interest in this ministry, but I have had only a handful of people show up for this ministry. This week I have contacted those that have signed up for the bowling league. If you are still interested in being on this team, please sign up.
Next Parent Huddle Time/ Deep Leadership Meeting: November 18, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry. Please consider this as it is your leadership that makes Youth and Family ministry possible at Peace Lutheran Church. Contact Ben Remmert if you are interested!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group. Please Sign Up In The Narthex If You Are Interested!!!
As everyone is aware, the best way conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. A sign up sheet is on the narthex table if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Money and Stewardship” Milestone: Class Instruction Today and Worship Recognition On Nov. 21st At 11 am. Its Here!!!
On Sunday we will be guiding our 4th and 5th graders in discussing the value of money, what to spend it on, and how it is a useful tool in one’s life. This is also a time where we will acknowledge our call as stewards of what God has given to us. This is an event for the parents as well as our 4th and 5th graders. We will also recognize our 4th and 5th graders on Nov. 21st at the 11:00 service where they will be blessed by the congregation (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21 We Need Everyone Who Is Going To Pay!
We have officially registered and we have 5 of our Jr. High youth going to the Jr. High Synod Gathering at Lutherhill where they will be with 250 other Jr. High Students from all over our synod. It’s going to be a blast. But please make sure that you fill out your individual registration form (we mailed them out last week) and pay by Nov. 19th. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Family Movie Night Devotions: December 4th At 7:00 pm: Family Event For All Ages Of Kids!
On December 4th, we will be showing the C.S. Lewis movie, Prince Caspian, where we will have a time together to talk about the themes of what we saw in the film and also fellowship learning how to wrap Christmas presents and other Christmas celebrations and games. So if you are interested, please sign up in the narthex so I can contact you with to date information about the event! More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lutherhill Upper Elementary (3rd-6th Graders) Advent Retreat: December 10-11.
Sign Up In the Narthex By November 21!
Join the conspiracy as we head to Lutherhill Camp as we get back to the basics and take a deeper look at how a crying baby in a manger changed the world. Jesus’ birth can still change the world. Advent conspiracy will re-focus us on worshipping fully, spending less, giving more and loving all. We will meet here at Peace at 6:00 pm and depart back to Peace at 3:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities include: worship, fellowship, giant swing, making cookies, canoeing, campfires & s’mores. Cost is $50 per person. Please sign up in the narthex or the youth bulletin board if you’re interested. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
More Sunday School Teachers Needed!
I want to thank Toni Bowman and Jamie Davis for their volunteering to help with our Sunday School program. But we still need help. We are looking for 2 more teachers: 1 for Sr. High students and another for upper elementary. If you can help, please contact Ben Remmert, Julie Shaw, or Jennifer Saunders!
Peace Lutheran T-Shirts Sold Out For Now!
If you have signed up for your shirt(s) please see Ben to pay for and pick up your shirt on Sunday. Cost is $10 per shirt. It’s past the time to hold on to reservations so if you’re interested in a shirt, please contact Ben Remmert with payment.
Christmas Pageant on December 12th!
It’s that time of the year! We are going to be putting together our production and we need some help! This year, our youth and children will be performing the production of You Can’t Cancel Christmas! I am looking for 4 Jr. High/Sr. High male youth, 4 Jr. High/Sr. High female youth, and 1 adult female to fill our cast, and our children will be practicing during their Sunday School classes. For our cast, we are going to begin our rehearsals on Tuesday evenings beginning on November 16th till December 7th at 7 pm- 8pm. If you care interested in helping to coordinate our rehearsals, our Christmas party, or being in the cast, please Contact Ben Remmert.
Gnome Exterminator Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes. They are spreading all over our community. So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their summer trip. Be ready for more information as we develop our services this month and be ready for December and January! More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Baked Potato Sale - Labyrinth Fundraiser
Join us on Sunday for a Baked Potato Sale to help raise funds for our labyrinth. White or sweet potatoes with all the trimmings, a salad and dessert will be served beginning at 9:45 am through 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will also offer food to go. Cost is $8.00 per plate.
Retirement Recognition
Martha Payne has given her retirement notice as Nursery Attendant for Peace Lutheran. Her last day with us will be November 21st. As a tribute to her service, we will be honoring her at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st with a “Giving Tree” that will be available for cards, gift certificates, cash, etc. that you can attach to the tree. We will also have a cake for her for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by the nursery in the next few weeks & visit with Martha & wish her luck in her retirement.
Thanks,
Darla Haygood
Personnel & Policy
Creative Hands
We will meet on November 15th at 6:30 pm, upstairs to work on Krause Center gift bags and holiday cards. This will be a time for us to talk of things to do next year.
We are still collecting for the Krause Center Girls and Boys: single decks of cards, small stuff toys. travel toiletries, fun socks for girls ( ladies sizes please) and low cut socks for the boys ( men's sizes), and chap sticks. Many of the teens are troubled kids and the items are limited that these kids can have for their safety and that of others. We will do 30 girls gifts and 30 boys gifts. We plan to mail these in time for Christmas along with their "Treat Cards". The kids look forward to the holiday cards with a small treat enclosed.
Please continue to save your used inks and toners. Any brand and size is accepted. There is a box on the Women of Peace table in the narthex. These help off set the cost of cards making supplies. Jany and Sherri
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner-November 21
On Sunday, November 21st we will join together and give thanks for all we have, and we hope that you will plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us. We will have two seatings. Our first seating will be at 11:00 am and the second seating will follow the 11:00 service. Please be sure to sign up on the sheets in the narthex if you are planning to come and indicate a dish that you will be bringing.
Pot Luck/Thanksgiving Communion Service
We will have our 2nd annual Community Pot Luck and Thanksgiving Communion service on Wednesday, November 17, at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena on Fairmont. The pot luck is at 5:45 pm and the service is at 7:00 pm. This was a big success last year. Pastor Tart will be leading the service. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching. In respect for our other Christian brothers and sisters, only grape juice will be offered for communion.
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Please join “Thrivent Builds” Pasadena Habitat for Humanity for the dedication of a home at 1018 Ann Street, Pasadena, TX this afternoon at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
November 23 – Galveston to see the Elissa and then to the Strand. Afterwards we’ll drive around Galveston to see the carved trees. The bus will leave at 9:00 am from the Peace Lutheran parking lot. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch money plus Program donation ($3.00). Wear good walking shoes and appropriate attire.
December 21 - Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some "good deals" and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
February 1, 2011 – The Peace Lutheran Pase Setters will be traveling to San Antonio for our first overnight trip. We will be staying at the La Quinta Downtown and walking distance to the Alamo. We will take a ride on the canal and a trolley for site seeing and much, much more. Pick up at Peace will be at 8:00 am. We will be returning on February 2nd at 4:00 pm. Cost is $120.00 per person. Make your reservation before January 10, 2011.
For more information or to register for any of these trips, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
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.
Worship Coordinator Position
We are looking to fill the position of Worship Coordinator here at Peace Lutheran. It is with sadness that Jan Smith is resigning from this position and will be greatly missed as she has done an outstanding job. This is a position that requires a lot of commitment and personal contact with the members of Peace. This person would be responsible for meeting with Pastor Tart each Sunday morning at 7:45 am to plan all three services, attend all three services and to make sure we have volunteers in positions such as lectors, ushers, acolytes, crucifers, etc. A copy of the job description is enclosed for your review. If you are interested in the position please contact Darla Haygood at 713-986-0502 or 713-594-2305 to discuss. Jan’s last day will be November 21st, so we need to move quickly on this.
Girls’ Night Out: Friday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
We wish you a Merry Bunco, we wish you a Merry Bunco! Good tidings to you and your kin. We're so excited to celebrate Christmas early again. We'll need no figgy pudding; we'll need no figgy pudding; just the bunco bell to ring. Please join us for Christmas Bunco and holiday cheer. Cost is $5.00; last names A-L bring desserts, and last names M-Z bring main or side dishes. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex.
Lutheran World Relief
LWR Health Kits are given to people who must flee their homes quickly and do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Items need to complete a health kit are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bars of Soap
A Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File (Please No Emery Boards)
One adult toothbrush in original packaging (Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Look for the table in the narthex on Sunday.
Annual Congregation Meeting
Mark your calendars and make a special effort to attend our annual congregation meeting on December 5th at 12:30 pm, after the 11:00 service. We will be hearing reports, discussing our church's future and voting on the 2011 budget. This budget should be available for review in mid November. Elections will be in June as per our new by-law changes.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have to sleep in their cars. Sarah's House provides safe housing, help with getting the children back in school, and also rehabilitation and training for the mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-perishable Food Items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.)
Please prayerfully consider making a donation for Sarah's House. Look for the baskets in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
Women of Peace Christmas Party
All women of the congregation are invited to bring a friend and join us for the Women of Peace Christmas Party on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year we are planning to go caroling to our shut-ins. A light lunch will be served at 2:00 pm. Afterwards we’ll return to the church for dessert. Any questions, please see Geri Warren.
Building and Grounds Committee
Council is looking for at least 5 members that are interested in being actively involved in the building and grounds committee. This committee will be overseeing all maintenance or new construction at the church. We will need one member that will be the team leader, and will organize and steer the committee. All who are interested please contact Troy Hagemeister @ 713.962.8539.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will be suspended for the Holidays. Lunch Bunch will resume January 23rd. In January we will be going to The Fish Place at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston.
On New Years Eve, please join the Parish Life at Pepper's for an early dinner followed by games in the fellowship hall. Please join us for one or the other or both. Details will follow, look for the sign up sheet so that we know how much to reserve.
Friday, November 5, 2010
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 7, 2010
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.
Don't Forget to "Fall Back" one hour on Saturday night!
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday our very own Ben Remmert, Director of Youth and Family, will be preaching. He has a wonderful message and I look forward to you hearing him witness his faith. We will also have the Baptism of Destiny Lynn Brinson, the daughter of Jeff Brinson and Kristin Franklin at the 11:00 am service. We will also be remembering all the faithfully departed by lighting candles and reading the names of those who have joined the great chorus of God this past year. Many find this very comforting. If you would like, wear white as a sign of our sainthood in Christ.
Other News..................
Stone Soup Stewardship Appeal
You can still bring your estimate of giving card for 2011 to our worship or mail it into our church office. The board will be up for one more Sunday and the box will be in the narthex. We still would enjoy people sharing their stone stories and putting them in the "stone soup" kettle.
Men's Breakfast this Saturday at Golden Corral:
All men of the congregation and their spouses are invited to join the Brotherhood on November 6th at 7:30 am at the Golden Corral on Spencer Hwy in Pasadena for their monthly meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Weldon Wilkerson at (713) 941-1184. (I will be out of town and unable to attend)
Lutheran Men in Mission Training Event, November 12 and 13 at Peace.
We will be hosting a special event to develop and strengthen our church's ministry to men. We begin at 4 on Friday and end Saturday Afternoon. The event will feature special speakers and discussions with other men from around our church. If you are interested, contact me or Ben.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
We have completed the study of sexuality and now are embarking on a six week study of homosexuality.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
Community Thanksgiving Communion Service and Pot Luck November 17 at First United Methodist in Pasadena on Fairmont
Pot Luck begins at 5:45 pm and worship is at 7:00 pm. We did this last year at Peace and it was a huge success. This year we go to their house and I hope you will make it a point to attend. It was awesome last year to break bread and worship with our Methodist brothers and sisters. This year we are inviting more congregations to attend. Should be fantastic. . I will be leading the service. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching. In respect for our other Christian brothers and sisters, only grape juice will be offered for communion.
Thank You’s
We had wonderful success with our Reformation Festival. Thanks to Ben for leading this and the confirmation class and parents for helping make it so successful. We still have the 95 thesis posted on door throughout the church. We thank Jay Tillis and his many helpers in the kitchen.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We Will meet this coming Wednesday at 10:00 am in the second floor conference room to continue our study of Galations.
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: TIRR Rehabilitation
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Helen Shoppa: Memorial SE
Dale Taggart: MD Anderson
Laverne Wolff: Kindred
Herman Young: University Place Skilled Care Unit
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for October 3rd through October 17th.
10-3-10 $11,813.00
10-10-10 $8,675.95
10-17-10 $6,154.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,518 $42,692
May $45,594 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $36,092 $42,692
July $33,586 $42,692
August $42,457 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October
November
December
September Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $370,091 Estimated Income $416,250
Actual Expenses $413,240 Budgeted Expenses $416,250
Income vs. Expense ($43,149) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $177,744 $202,504
Administrative $32,502 $24,410
Mortgage $110,424 $110,424
Insurance $16,928 $16,800
Utilities $30,669 $27,675
Property $31,470 $24,075
Education $3,058 $1,500
Parish Life $642 $563
Stewardship $1,961 $1,500
Worship $6,541 $3,000
Music ($15) $375
Youth $1,278 $1,125
From The Youth Director
A huge thank you to our volunteers and our confirmation students for the success of our Reformation Day Celebration! Our celebration was a huge success, and I could not be happier with the service that our confirmation students and volunteers did for our youth and families here at Peace. Thank you. We are going to leave up the 95 Theses on the doors of the church and the Martin Luther Timeline (for a few weeks) so that we can all remember our proud Lutheran heritage.
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, and there is so much that I can say about this day, but I am giving our sermon so I will not go into detail. However, I want this week for us to take some time to remember our loved ones who lived their Baptismal calling. Happy All Saints Day!
Remember that our Young Adults Chillin events are being held on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and our Senior High Youth Group meets on Sundays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Mark your calendars. We are going to try and see if this helps with schedules for our youth. If you have any questions you can contact me.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- November 21st, Sign Up if You’re Interested!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. I have had many people express an interest in this ministry, but I have had only a handful of people show up for this ministry. We are about to begin our bowling league in two weeks so if you’re interested, please sign up in the narthex. If you are interested in helping this ministry grow or want to participate, please sign up in the narthex.
Next Parent Huddle Time & Deep Leadership Meeting: November 18, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. There will also be a time for us to come together in devotion where we explore our faith together. I would love to have our parents and youth at these meetings so we can build further on our community together!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group
Please sign up in the narthex if you are interested!!! As everyone is aware, the best conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. A sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Money and Stewardship” Milestone is Coming Up!!!
Our next milestone is for our 4th- 5th graders where we are going to talk about value of money, what to spend it on, and how it is a useful tool in one’s life. This is also a time where we will discuss about who to be good stewards of what God has given to us. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Nov. 14th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Nov. 21st at 11:00 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21
WE NEED EVERYONE WHO IS GOING TO PAY! Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Jr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, open mic night, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. It’s not too late to sign up, but you need to contact Ben Remmert as soon as possible. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Family Movie Night Devotions: December 4th at 7 pm:
FAMILY EVENT FOR ALL AGES OF KIDS! With the release of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader coming out December 10th, we are going to host two nights of CS Lewis movies! We just completed our first night of our two part devotion of C.S. Lewis work where we identified the Christian elements of the film while enjoying our time together in discussion. On December 4th, we will place Prince Caspian where we will have a time together to talk about the themes of what we saw in the film and also fellowship learning how to wrap Christmas presents and other Christmas celebrations and games. So if you are interested, please sign up on the table in the narthex. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lutherhill Upper Elementary (3rd-6th Graders) Advent Retreat: December 10-11th
SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX BY NOVEMBER 21! Join the conspiracy as we head to Lutherhill Camp as we get back to the basics and take a deeper look at how a crying baby in a manger changed the world. Jesus’ birth can still change the world. Advent conspiracy will re-focus us on worshipping fully, spending less, giving more and loving all. We will meet here at Peace at 6:00 pm and depart back to Peace at 3:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities include: worship, fellowship, giant swing, making cookies, canoeing, campfires & s’mores. Cost is $50 per person. Please sign up in the narthex or the youth bulletin board if your interested. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
More Sunday School Teachers Needed!
We are having a wonderful time together with our Sunday School program as we are learning more about how we are to activate our Christian faith through Spark curriculum! But we need more help! We NEED 3 more Sunday School teachers as a few had to step down. Please take some time to really consider this ministry, one of the most influential people in the lives of our youth are our teachers! I know we have many talented people in Peace that will only make our Sunday School program better, so if you are interested, please contact Julie Shaw, Jennifer Saunders, or Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- November 13th, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
On November 13th, I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt, and paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts and become walking pieces of art. Sign Ups will be in the narthex and Youth Bulletin Board. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Peace Lutheran T-Shirts Sold Out...For Now!
We have had just enough people sign up and we are completely sold out of our first line of shirts. If you have signed up for your shirt(s) please pick up your shirt between the services and make sure to pay $10 per shirt. (Judy Griffin will be at the table in the narthex.) It’s past the time to hold on reservations so if you’re interested in a shirt, please contact Ben Remmert with payment.
Gnome Exterminator Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes! They are spreading all over our community! So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High Youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. Be ready for more information as we develop our services this month -- and be ready for December and January. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Baked Potato Sale - Labyrinth Fundraiser
On Sunday, November 14th we will have a Baked Potato Sale to help raise funds for our labyrinth. White or sweet potatoes with all the trimmings, a salad and dessert will be served beginning at 9:45 through 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will also offer food to go. Cost is $8.00 per plate.
Loss Is Part of Being Alive: A New Class On Grief Recognition and Response
This new class, led by Carole Martin, begins on November 7th during the Sunday School hour in classroom 201 upstairs.
Loss and grief are a universal experience and bad things do happen to good people of all ages. Death is not the only loss that causes us to grieve. Many problems in our lives stem from grief unresolved and unhealed. When we do not recognize and work through our grief we lose an opportunity to heal our soul and heart, and to be a help to others who walk these paths. Areas that will be covered are:
• Bible’s response to grief and loss
• Ways Religion helps
• Ways Religion hurts
• Faces of grief
• Recognizing different types of grief
• Stages of grief
• What to say and what not to say when a person is grieving
• Healthy and unhealthy grief
• What can hinder recovery
• Satan is an opportunist
• The transition process
• Four key facts about grief
• How to handle holidays and special occasions
• Paths to healing
• Growing through loss
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner-November 21
On Sunday, November 21st we will join together and give thanks for all we have, and we hope that you will plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us. We will have two seatings. 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.
Food and Clothing Drive For PCM Today
On the first Sunday of the month we have our collection of non-perishable food and clothing for Pasadena Community Ministries. The weather is turning cooler and time to think of warmer foods (hot cereals, soups, stew, etc.). We would like to also put a push on for Holiday foods, things that can be put in a Holiday Basket, such as veggies, canned fruits, etc. We will take these items for their Christmas baskets. Please put your items for the PCM in or on the cabinet in the hallway between narthex and fellowship hall. Monetary donations are also very much appreciated. Please make your check out to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section write “PCM”.
PCM Clothing: The center is in the change over mode from spring and summer clothing to winter. If you have spring and summer clothing please hold at this time, winter things and shoes are greatly appreciated.
Holiday Undies: We will be collecting new undies for all ages. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc. These need to be new. We will deliver these the second week of December in time for the holidays. We will have a specially marked container under the large table in the narthex.
Thank you
Jany
Creative Hands Ministry
We met and got our ornaments ready for the Christmas tree that we will have on display at Pasadena City Hall for the holidays. We will decorate the tree at Pasadena City Hall on November 15th. All trees will be available for viewing on Nov 16 through December, week days till 6:00 pm.
Creative Hands will meet on Monday night, November 15th, 6:30 pm to get cards ready for the holidays. We also need to discuss projects and classes for next year. All plans and ideas are welcome for discussion. We also need to start on our packages for the 60 kids at the Krause Center.
We are still collecting for the Krause Center Girls and Boys: single decks of cards, small stuff toys. travel toiletries, fun socks for girls ( ladies sizes please) and low cut socks for the boys ( men's sizes), and chap sticks. Many of the teens are troubled kids and the items are limited that these kids can have for their safety and that of others. We will do 30 girls gifts and 30 boys gifts. We plan to mail these in time for Christmas along with their "Treat Cards". The kids look forward to the holiday cards with a small treat enclosed. Jany and Sherri
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
November 23 – Galveston to see the Elissa and then to the Strand. Afterwards we’ll drive around Galveston to see the carved trees. The bus will leave at 9:00 am from the Peace Lutheran parking lot. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch money plus Program donation ($3.00). Wear good walking shoes and appropriate attire.
December 21 - Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some "good deals" and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
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.
Retirement Recognition
Martha Payne has given her retirement notice as Nursery Attendant for Peace Lutheran. Her last day with us will be November 21st. As a tribute to her service, we will be honoring her at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st with a “Giving Tree” that will be available for cards, gift certificates, cash, etc. that you can attach to the tree. We will also have a cake for her for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by the nursery in the next few weeks & visit with Martha & wish her luck in her retirement.
Thanks,
Darla Haygood
Personnel & Policy
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Please join “Thrivent Builds” Pasadena Habitat for Humanity for the dedication of a home at 1018 Ann Street, Pasadena, TX on Sunday, November 14th at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Lutheran World Relief
LWR Health Kits are given to people who must flee their homes quickly and do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Items need to complete a health kit are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bars of Soap
A Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File (Please No Emery Boards)
One adult toothbrush in original packaging (Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have to sleep in their cars. Sarah's House provides safe housing, help with getting the children back in school, and also rehabilitation and training for the mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-perishable Food Items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Tooth Brushes,
Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.)
Please prayerfully consider making a donation for Sarah's House. Look for the baskets in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
NOVEMBER 7, 2010
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.
Don't Forget to "Fall Back" one hour on Saturday night!
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday our very own Ben Remmert, Director of Youth and Family, will be preaching. He has a wonderful message and I look forward to you hearing him witness his faith. We will also have the Baptism of Destiny Lynn Brinson, the daughter of Jeff Brinson and Kristin Franklin at the 11:00 am service. We will also be remembering all the faithfully departed by lighting candles and reading the names of those who have joined the great chorus of God this past year. Many find this very comforting. If you would like, wear white as a sign of our sainthood in Christ.
Other News..................
Stone Soup Stewardship Appeal
You can still bring your estimate of giving card for 2011 to our worship or mail it into our church office. The board will be up for one more Sunday and the box will be in the narthex. We still would enjoy people sharing their stone stories and putting them in the "stone soup" kettle.
Men's Breakfast this Saturday at Golden Corral:
All men of the congregation and their spouses are invited to join the Brotherhood on November 6th at 7:30 am at the Golden Corral on Spencer Hwy in Pasadena for their monthly meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Weldon Wilkerson at (713) 941-1184. (I will be out of town and unable to attend)
Lutheran Men in Mission Training Event, November 12 and 13 at Peace.
We will be hosting a special event to develop and strengthen our church's ministry to men. We begin at 4 on Friday and end Saturday Afternoon. The event will feature special speakers and discussions with other men from around our church. If you are interested, contact me or Ben.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
We have completed the study of sexuality and now are embarking on a six week study of homosexuality.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
Community Thanksgiving Communion Service and Pot Luck November 17 at First United Methodist in Pasadena on Fairmont
Pot Luck begins at 5:45 pm and worship is at 7:00 pm. We did this last year at Peace and it was a huge success. This year we go to their house and I hope you will make it a point to attend. It was awesome last year to break bread and worship with our Methodist brothers and sisters. This year we are inviting more congregations to attend. Should be fantastic. . I will be leading the service. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching. In respect for our other Christian brothers and sisters, only grape juice will be offered for communion.
Thank You’s
We had wonderful success with our Reformation Festival. Thanks to Ben for leading this and the confirmation class and parents for helping make it so successful. We still have the 95 thesis posted on door throughout the church. We thank Jay Tillis and his many helpers in the kitchen.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We Will meet this coming Wednesday at 10:00 am in the second floor conference room to continue our study of Galations.
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: TIRR Rehabilitation
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Helen Shoppa: Memorial SE
Dale Taggart: MD Anderson
Laverne Wolff: Kindred
Herman Young: University Place Skilled Care Unit
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
General Operating Fund deposits for October 3rd through October 17th.
10-3-10 $11,813.00
10-10-10 $8,675.95
10-17-10 $6,154.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,518 $42,692
May $45,594 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $36,092 $42,692
July $33,586 $42,692
August $42,457 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October
November
December
September Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $370,091 Estimated Income $416,250
Actual Expenses $413,240 Budgeted Expenses $416,250
Income vs. Expense ($43,149) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $177,744 $202,504
Administrative $32,502 $24,410
Mortgage $110,424 $110,424
Insurance $16,928 $16,800
Utilities $30,669 $27,675
Property $31,470 $24,075
Education $3,058 $1,500
Parish Life $642 $563
Stewardship $1,961 $1,500
Worship $6,541 $3,000
Music ($15) $375
Youth $1,278 $1,125
From The Youth Director
A huge thank you to our volunteers and our confirmation students for the success of our Reformation Day Celebration! Our celebration was a huge success, and I could not be happier with the service that our confirmation students and volunteers did for our youth and families here at Peace. Thank you. We are going to leave up the 95 Theses on the doors of the church and the Martin Luther Timeline (for a few weeks) so that we can all remember our proud Lutheran heritage.
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, and there is so much that I can say about this day, but I am giving our sermon so I will not go into detail. However, I want this week for us to take some time to remember our loved ones who lived their Baptismal calling. Happy All Saints Day!
Remember that our Young Adults Chillin events are being held on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and our Senior High Youth Group meets on Sundays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Mark your calendars. We are going to try and see if this helps with schedules for our youth. If you have any questions you can contact me.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- November 21st, Sign Up if You’re Interested!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. I have had many people express an interest in this ministry, but I have had only a handful of people show up for this ministry. We are about to begin our bowling league in two weeks so if you’re interested, please sign up in the narthex. If you are interested in helping this ministry grow or want to participate, please sign up in the narthex.
Next Parent Huddle Time & Deep Leadership Meeting: November 18, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. There will also be a time for us to come together in devotion where we explore our faith together. I would love to have our parents and youth at these meetings so we can build further on our community together!
Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group
Please sign up in the narthex if you are interested!!! As everyone is aware, the best conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. A sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Money and Stewardship” Milestone is Coming Up!!!
Our next milestone is for our 4th- 5th graders where we are going to talk about value of money, what to spend it on, and how it is a useful tool in one’s life. This is also a time where we will discuss about who to be good stewards of what God has given to us. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Nov. 14th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Nov. 21st at 11:00 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21
WE NEED EVERYONE WHO IS GOING TO PAY! Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Jr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, open mic night, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. It’s not too late to sign up, but you need to contact Ben Remmert as soon as possible. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Family Movie Night Devotions: December 4th at 7 pm:
FAMILY EVENT FOR ALL AGES OF KIDS! With the release of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader coming out December 10th, we are going to host two nights of CS Lewis movies! We just completed our first night of our two part devotion of C.S. Lewis work where we identified the Christian elements of the film while enjoying our time together in discussion. On December 4th, we will place Prince Caspian where we will have a time together to talk about the themes of what we saw in the film and also fellowship learning how to wrap Christmas presents and other Christmas celebrations and games. So if you are interested, please sign up on the table in the narthex. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lutherhill Upper Elementary (3rd-6th Graders) Advent Retreat: December 10-11th
SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX BY NOVEMBER 21! Join the conspiracy as we head to Lutherhill Camp as we get back to the basics and take a deeper look at how a crying baby in a manger changed the world. Jesus’ birth can still change the world. Advent conspiracy will re-focus us on worshipping fully, spending less, giving more and loving all. We will meet here at Peace at 6:00 pm and depart back to Peace at 3:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities include: worship, fellowship, giant swing, making cookies, canoeing, campfires & s’mores. Cost is $50 per person. Please sign up in the narthex or the youth bulletin board if your interested. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
More Sunday School Teachers Needed!
We are having a wonderful time together with our Sunday School program as we are learning more about how we are to activate our Christian faith through Spark curriculum! But we need more help! We NEED 3 more Sunday School teachers as a few had to step down. Please take some time to really consider this ministry, one of the most influential people in the lives of our youth are our teachers! I know we have many talented people in Peace that will only make our Sunday School program better, so if you are interested, please contact Julie Shaw, Jennifer Saunders, or Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- November 13th, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
On November 13th, I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt, and paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts and become walking pieces of art. Sign Ups will be in the narthex and Youth Bulletin Board. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Peace Lutheran T-Shirts Sold Out...For Now!
We have had just enough people sign up and we are completely sold out of our first line of shirts. If you have signed up for your shirt(s) please pick up your shirt between the services and make sure to pay $10 per shirt. (Judy Griffin will be at the table in the narthex.) It’s past the time to hold on reservations so if you’re interested in a shirt, please contact Ben Remmert with payment.
Gnome Exterminator Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes! They are spreading all over our community! So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High Youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. Be ready for more information as we develop our services this month -- and be ready for December and January. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Baked Potato Sale - Labyrinth Fundraiser
On Sunday, November 14th we will have a Baked Potato Sale to help raise funds for our labyrinth. White or sweet potatoes with all the trimmings, a salad and dessert will be served beginning at 9:45 through 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will also offer food to go. Cost is $8.00 per plate.
Loss Is Part of Being Alive: A New Class On Grief Recognition and Response
This new class, led by Carole Martin, begins on November 7th during the Sunday School hour in classroom 201 upstairs.
Loss and grief are a universal experience and bad things do happen to good people of all ages. Death is not the only loss that causes us to grieve. Many problems in our lives stem from grief unresolved and unhealed. When we do not recognize and work through our grief we lose an opportunity to heal our soul and heart, and to be a help to others who walk these paths. Areas that will be covered are:
• Bible’s response to grief and loss
• Ways Religion helps
• Ways Religion hurts
• Faces of grief
• Recognizing different types of grief
• Stages of grief
• What to say and what not to say when a person is grieving
• Healthy and unhealthy grief
• What can hinder recovery
• Satan is an opportunist
• The transition process
• Four key facts about grief
• How to handle holidays and special occasions
• Paths to healing
• Growing through loss
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner-November 21
On Sunday, November 21st we will join together and give thanks for all we have, and we hope that you will plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us. We will have two seatings. 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.
Food and Clothing Drive For PCM Today
On the first Sunday of the month we have our collection of non-perishable food and clothing for Pasadena Community Ministries. The weather is turning cooler and time to think of warmer foods (hot cereals, soups, stew, etc.). We would like to also put a push on for Holiday foods, things that can be put in a Holiday Basket, such as veggies, canned fruits, etc. We will take these items for their Christmas baskets. Please put your items for the PCM in or on the cabinet in the hallway between narthex and fellowship hall. Monetary donations are also very much appreciated. Please make your check out to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section write “PCM”.
PCM Clothing: The center is in the change over mode from spring and summer clothing to winter. If you have spring and summer clothing please hold at this time, winter things and shoes are greatly appreciated.
Holiday Undies: We will be collecting new undies for all ages. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc. These need to be new. We will deliver these the second week of December in time for the holidays. We will have a specially marked container under the large table in the narthex.
Thank you
Jany
Creative Hands Ministry
We met and got our ornaments ready for the Christmas tree that we will have on display at Pasadena City Hall for the holidays. We will decorate the tree at Pasadena City Hall on November 15th. All trees will be available for viewing on Nov 16 through December, week days till 6:00 pm.
Creative Hands will meet on Monday night, November 15th, 6:30 pm to get cards ready for the holidays. We also need to discuss projects and classes for next year. All plans and ideas are welcome for discussion. We also need to start on our packages for the 60 kids at the Krause Center.
We are still collecting for the Krause Center Girls and Boys: single decks of cards, small stuff toys. travel toiletries, fun socks for girls ( ladies sizes please) and low cut socks for the boys ( men's sizes), and chap sticks. Many of the teens are troubled kids and the items are limited that these kids can have for their safety and that of others. We will do 30 girls gifts and 30 boys gifts. We plan to mail these in time for Christmas along with their "Treat Cards". The kids look forward to the holiday cards with a small treat enclosed. Jany and Sherri
Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
November 23 – Galveston to see the Elissa and then to the Strand. Afterwards we’ll drive around Galveston to see the carved trees. The bus will leave at 9:00 am from the Peace Lutheran parking lot. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch money plus Program donation ($3.00). Wear good walking shoes and appropriate attire.
December 21 - Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some "good deals" and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.
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.
Retirement Recognition
Martha Payne has given her retirement notice as Nursery Attendant for Peace Lutheran. Her last day with us will be November 21st. As a tribute to her service, we will be honoring her at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st with a “Giving Tree” that will be available for cards, gift certificates, cash, etc. that you can attach to the tree. We will also have a cake for her for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by the nursery in the next few weeks & visit with Martha & wish her luck in her retirement.
Thanks,
Darla Haygood
Personnel & Policy
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Please join “Thrivent Builds” Pasadena Habitat for Humanity for the dedication of a home at 1018 Ann Street, Pasadena, TX on Sunday, November 14th at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Lutheran World Relief
LWR Health Kits are given to people who must flee their homes quickly and do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Items need to complete a health kit are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bars of Soap
A Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File (Please No Emery Boards)
One adult toothbrush in original packaging (Please No Toothpaste)
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.
Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have to sleep in their cars. Sarah's House provides safe housing, help with getting the children back in school, and also rehabilitation and training for the mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-perishable Food Items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Tooth Brushes,
Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.)
Please prayerfully consider making a donation for Sarah's House. Look for the baskets in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.
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