WEEKLY EMAIL FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT,

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 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
This Sunday we will be hearing the story about Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem. In this story we see this wonderful comparison between Jesus and Herod. Herod is the fox and Jesus is the hen. The title of my sermon is "Foxes vs Hens", and I will be preaching about the Gospel as this news about God gathering us in the shelter of Grace and a grace filled community. I hope you enjoy it.

Reminder we have two services during our remodeling of the sanctuary.
Due to remodeling the sanctuary and the logistical issues with worshiping in the Fellowship Hall, we will be having only the 8:30 and 11:00 service with Sunday School at its regular time. After the remodeling, we will resume our three service routine. The remodeling should be complete the middle part of March. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The remodeling is going well. Painting is happening and the electrical fixes are starting. All is very exciting.

Lenten Services and Soup Suppers
My preaching themes will center on the Epistle readings from Sunday morning. These texts have wonderful images and messages to help us in our journey to Easter. I hope you will enjoy them. Casey did an excellent sermon this past Wednesday.

My preaching text is Philippians 3:17—4:1. We have a great image of citizenship and standing firm in the Lord

We will have noon Soup at 11:45 am and a midday service at 12:30 pm.

We will also have Lenten Soup suppers at 6:00 pm with a prayer service following at 7:00 pm.

Playground Update
We are waiting for the plastic to arrive before we can finish the project. It has been ordered and will arrive soon.

Youth Transition Team
We have a candidate to recommend to the council at their March 6 workshop.

Pasadena Faith in Action, March 27, 7:30am at IBEW at 4345 Allen Genoa,
We continue to encourage you to sign up for a united effort by churches in Pasadena area to serve our community with minor repairs, light construction, painting, clean-up, yard work, and basic landscaping.

You can register at Peace by filling in a form or going online at http://www.pasadenafaithinaction.com and download the form and send it to our church office.

The cost is $10 and will include a lunch and t-shirt. The work should be completed in the afternoon. We are encouraging families to serve together. Youth can also serve, but they will need an adult sponsor.

Also, if you know any home owner in need of any of the above work around their home, please contact the church office for an application.

Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunity
Habitat for Humanity Pasadena is building a house in Pasadena on Ann Street. Thrivent for Lutherans and Churches in the Pasadena area are supplying volunteer labor and funds to build the house. Peace Lutheran Church is part of that effort. We are currently soliciting volunteers to participate in the build. We are also beginning a fund raising effort. Our goal is to raise $1000 by the end of February. The other participant churches are also raising funds.

There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for volunteers. If you have not signed up you may continue to do so. Your time commitment is for whatever you can manage. We will keep you posted about volunteer work times as we get closer to the build date.

You can participate in the fund raising by purchasing a virtual board of siding or box of siding nails. A board of siding costs a $10.00 donation and a box of nails costs a $5.00 donation. You will receive a certificate documenting your donation and we will post a “board” or “box” with your name on the bulletin board as we track progress toward our goal (you may remain anonymous if you wish). We only have 2 weeks to meet this goal so we need your prompt attention to this appeal. I will be in the narthex to collect donations. Ted Brenneman – Peace Habitat Champion.

Midweek Bible Study, "Respecting our Neighbor's Faith"

On Wednesday mornings, Pastor Tart is leading the Wednesday Bible Study group with a overview study of the other denominations and religions. The study should continue well into May. Feel free to come on any Wednesday from 10-11:30 am. We always have a great time together. (Once a month we take a break for the Senior Fellowship Wednesday.)

Celebration of Delores Sturm’s Life
On March 6 from 12:00 pm -?, there will be a pot-luck and celebration of Delores Sturm's life at the Edward White American Legion Post 521. This is located at 2221 Preston Road, Pasadena, Texas 77503.

The schedule is:
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM - Arrive, set up Pot-Luck Dinner
• 1:00 PM - Prayer
• 1:15 – 2:00 PM - Meal
• 2:00 – 2:20 PM - Words about mom from Dad, Les, Cindy David
• 2:30 – Until - Pass the mike - no one gets up, the mike just gets passed and you share something fun about her you remember or something she left with you that you will remember her by or with.

They are asking everyone to bring their favorite dish with the recipe written on card.

Pastoral Care Notes
Congratulations to Bryan & Lindsay Lina on the birth of their son, Caden Andrew, on February 18th. Grandparents are Tom & Caren Lina.

Our sympathy to all the family and friends of Leo Brown who passed from death to life this week. His services were this past Wednesday. We extend our love to his family. (As of this email, I am going to begin to cut and paste obituaries if they are available online.)

LEO BROWN, age 83, of Pasadena, Texas, lost his brief battle with cancer and died in his home on February 20, 2010. He was born in Huffsmith, TX on March 21, 1926 and was a life-long resident of Pasadena. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-five years, Eva; his daughter Sylvia Matthys and husband Charles of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Belinda Dockan and husband Steve of Pasadena, Texas, and son Alan Brown and wife Nancy of Deer Park, Texas; sister Willie Mae Barnhart of Red Rock, Texas, six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was a World War II Marine Veteran who received the Purple Heart. He enjoyed many hobbies but most of all gardening in his backyard. He had a "green-thumb" like no other nurturing a wide variety if vegetables and flowers including his bluebonnets in the spring. Leo loved to harvest his pecans, and shell them while listening to the music of Gene Autry. He and his wife Eva attended Kruse Elementary, Jackson Jr. High and graduated from Pasadena High School in the class of 1943. Leo was the epitome of "The Greatest Generation" and like the words of Will Rogers: Leo "never met a man he didn't like!" We are grateful for his full and rewarding life and his family will cherish many wonderful memories. Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 24th from 2:00 to 3:00 at Forest Park Cemetery Chapel, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas. Service will follow beginning at 3:00 at the same location. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peace Lutheran or Zion Lutheran Churches of Pasadena, Texas.

Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Vickie Hildebrand has completed her treatment for cancer and is rejoicing.

Notes From the Treasurer
General Operating Fund deposits February 7th through February 21th

2-7-10 $11,548.75
2-14-10 $10,491.63
2-21-10 $8,948.65

The above amount for February 14th, 2010 includes three Simply Givings from February 7th , February 14th and February 15th. To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673.00 a week.

For February, we have a total of $30,989.03 actual income. The estimated income for the third week of February is $32,019. We are under our budgeted income by $1,029.97.

Designated deposits for January 3rd through February 21th
Memorial Fund $1830
Pasadena Community Ministries $735.34
Souper Bowl $454.70
Youth Expense $25.29
Adult Education $20
Sheet Music $200
Haiti Relief Fund $1,340
Habitat for Humanity $685
Youth Mission Trip $30
Lutherhill Camp Registration $85
Loose Offering $1395.48
Sunday School $94.66
Fair Trade Coffee $120
Pony Express $460
Wedding Deposit $350

See you Sunday!

Pastor Tart

Holy Week Help Needed
The Maundy Thursday worship service on April 1st will include the rite of foot washing. We will need 12 volunteers (children and adults) to participate. If you would be interested, please call Jan Woodard at (713) 206-7132, or the church office.

"Respecting Our Neighbor's Faith"
On Wednesday mornings, Pastor Tart is leading a study group in an overview study of the other denominations and religions. The study should continue well into May. Feel free to come on any Wednesday from 10:00 am -11:30 am. We always have a great time together.

2010 Confirmation Parents Meeting
Parents of 2010 confirmands will meet on Wednesday, March 3rd at 8:00 pm (following the midweek service) to discuss information regarding Confirmation Sunday. Please make a special effort to attend this important meeting.

Graduating Seniors
Do you have a child or relative who is a member here at Peace Lutheran and is graduating from High School in May, 2010? Please call the church office or email Judy with the information so that they can be honored at our High School Recognition Sunday on May 2nd.

Krause Children's Center
We are still collecting items for the Easter packages for the teens at the Krause Center.

We need:
Ladies size Fun socks (30)
Men's White Sport Socks (30)
60 decks of cards
60 Small Plush Beanie size toys
Travel size Toiletries
60 chapsticks

There is a basket under the WOP table to put the items in. Thank you. The gift bags will be assembled and mailed in time to be received by Easter.

Summer Camp at Lutherhill, La Grange
The time is here to begin registering for summer camp at Camp Lutherhill in La Grange.

Summer camp plays an important role in a child’s spiritual formation. We hope that you will make every effort for your child to attend. Summers can be busy with activities, but this opportunity for your child’s growth in faith is important. Scholarships are available if needed. (Please contact Pastor Tart personally.)

2nd through 5th Graders
The dates for 2nd through 5th graders are July 18-23. You can attend other weeks if you desire, of course.
The 2nd and 3rd graders will only be attending Sunday-Wednesday.

Confirmation Students
Dates for confirmation students are set for July 11-16. Attending summer camp is part of the confirmation experience. Scholarships are available if needed.

Registration forms are available on the table in the narthex, or you can go to www.lutherhill.org and register this week. Forms should be turned into Pastor Tart or the church office as soon as possible. Either Pastor Tart or the new youth minister will be attending with them.

Tx/La Gulf Coast Synod Women of the ELCA Circle of Blessings Retreat March 12–14, 2010 Lutherhill Ministries

Please join your sisters in Christ as we clean, plant, paint and straighten up items around Lutherhill. This will be a Synodical Women’s Service event. Space is LIMITED so you need to get your registration form and fee in early!

Friday night will be a Bible study, dinner and fellowship. Saturday morning breakfast will be a gathering meeting and schedules of improvement details will be given to each of us. Sunday we will close with a worship service and if you want to continue to work you can, or finish the project you started on Saturday.

The Circle of Blessings represents the colors of the rainbow and a brief description of each. They are open to your own interpretation, but for this weekend they represent the friendships (yellow) that we have formed, the patience (orange) that we have with each other, the love (red) we have for our family and friends, the peace (blue) that is given to us by our Father, the courage (green) we have to step out of our comfort zones, the compassion (indigo) we show one another, and the forgiveness (purple) that we all receive from our Lord Jesus Christ and that we in return give to each other.

Registration forms can be found on the back table in the narthex, so don’t be late. Register now!