For the Fifth Sunday in Lent

Week of March 21, 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.

Holy Week Schedule
March 28: Palm Sunday- Procession of Psalms and congregation reading of the passion according to St. Luke
April 1: Maundy Thursday services with communion 12:00 and 7:00
April 2: Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7:00pm
April 4: Easter Services at 7:00am (sunrise), Easter breakfast at 7:30, 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00.

One Service Sunday on April 11 at 11:00am

Meal and entertainment following. Mark your calendars. We will not be having the 8:30 or 9:45 service in order to give us an opportunity to build our fellowship.

Great News from the Council
Ben Remmert accepted our offer of becoming our Director of Youth and Family Ministry and will begin June 1. We are all very excited and thankful for the spirit leading us together for the ministry set before us.

Playground Update
The front playground is up and ready for action. We are working to complete the back piece.

Congregation Survey
Church Council is conducting a brief survey to better understand your needs and concerns in our continued Mission at Peace Lutheran Church. We are asking for your prompt and honest feedback in a few key areas to insure that we are providing the right leadership to build a stronger Church Community and enable you to grow spiritually and emotionally.

The survey will be available at the following link for online responses. Council will also be handing out the survey at Sunday services for several weeks. A secure slotted box is provided in the Narthex for return of the surveys. Please fill out the survey only once so that we have an accurate reflection of member responses.

The online survey is available at http://www.quia.com/sv/378942.html

Council will provide feedback on member responses shortly after Easter. Where appropriate, Council will review areas of concern with the congregation. We may try to gain further clarity on the issue as we look for solutions to your concerns.

If you have questions, please contact any member of your Church Council.

We thank you in advance for your participation. Please prayerfully consider your responses to help us build a stronger Peace Lutheran Church.

Wednesday Lenten Journey. Our last Lenten Worship
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.

This week I will be preaching on Philippians 3:4-14. In this passage we have some wonderful images and thoughts about pressing forward to our goal and the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ about all else.

We will have Soup at 11:45am and a midday service at 12:3pm. We will also have Lenten Soup suppers at 6:00pm with a prayer service following at 7:00pm.

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. We always have a great time together. (Once a month we take a break for the Senior Fellowship Wednesday.)

Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Ruth Petty, Patients
Bob Boone, Southeast Memorial
Carol Morgan-Gohlke, St. Lukes

Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.

Notes From The Treasurer
General Operating Fund deposits February 7th through February 28th
2-7-10 $11,548.75
2-14-10 $10,491.63
2-21-10 $8,948.65
2-28-10 $8,205.00
3-1-10 $13,030.74

The above amount for March 1st, 2010 includes three Simply Givings and Lenten service offering. To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673.00 a week. For March, we have a total of $13,030.74 actual income.

Designated deposits for January 3rd through March 1st.
Memorial Fund $1905
Pasadena Community Ministries $965.34
Souper Bowl $454.70
Youth Expense $25.29
Adult Education $20
Sheet Music $220
Haiti Relief Fund $1,340
Habitat for Humanity $1340
Youth Mission Trip $30
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Loose Offering $1640.22
Sunday School $114.87
Good Samaritan $128
Fair Trade Coffee $120
Pony Express $500
Wedding Deposit $350

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 $39,194.03 actual income. The estimated income for February was $42,692. We are under our
budgeted income by $3,497.97 for this month.

Designated deposits for January 3rd through February 28th
Memorial Fund $1855
Pasadena Community Ministries $795.34
Souper Bowl $454.70
Youth Expense $25.29
Adult Education $20
Sheet Music $200
Haiti Relief Fund $1,340
Habitat for Humanity $1240
Youth Mission Trip $30
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Loose Offering $1510.48
Sunday School $104.66
Fair Trade Coffee $120
Pony Express $480
Wedding Deposit $350

See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart

Holy Week Volunteers Needed
On Palm Sunday, March 28, we will be using the “The Passion According to Luke” and are looking for volunteers to read parts. (A sample is located on the bulletin board in the narthex.)

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. Sign-up sheets are also available on the bulletin board in the narthex.

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 be sure to call the church office or email Judy as soon as possible with their name, name of high school and where they will be attending college so that they can be honored at our High School Recognition Sunday on May 2nd.

Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. we will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for the 2 year olds to 5th graders. The hunt starts at 10:20 a.m., so don’t be late. We will also play games and have a light lunch. We would also like the kids to bring fresh flowers to help decorate a cross for Easter Sunday. If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy for the hunt, there is a box in the narthex for your donations.

Senior Citizen’s Day
The next Senior Citizen’s Day is Wednesday, March 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you like to play cards, Mexican Train dominoes and “42” or Skip-Bo, bring a dish to share and a friend and join us for lunch! If you would like more information about this group call the church office.

Girls’ Night Out
Friday, March 26th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for Spring Time Bunco! Spring is coming soon, grass is green and flowers bloom, leaves are budding everywhere, Spring is in the air! Cost is $5.00; last names M-Z bring desserts and last names A-L bring main or side dishes. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the narthex.

Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate a lily to be used for our Easter services, please be sure to write your name on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Lilies should be brought to the church during Holy Week, and can be taken home following the 11:00 worship service on Easter Sunday.

Blood Pressure Screening
On the third Sunday of each month the Parish Nurses offer free blood pressure screening. They will be available on Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Library. This is for all ages – children, too!

NO MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
Just a reminder that there will be no midweek Bible study on Wednesday. Plan to join the senior citizens on that day, and bring a friend!

50+ Bus Trip For March
On April 8th, it is off to Chappell Hill, Texas to see the beautiful bluebonnets. While in Chappell Hill you can shop at several of the stores along a wooden sidewalk. Pick up time at Peace will be at 8:00 a.m. Cost of the trip: Free + Lunch money + Program donation ($3.00). For more information on the trip, times of departures, and prices, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.

Mark your calendar for upcoming trips:
May 22 - Heritage Society, Sam Houston Park
June 8 - Stark Museum, Orange, TX.
July 12 - National Museum of Funeral History (they have added new exhibits since we were there) and lunch at the Potato Patch (which is a treat in itself - they throw rolls, muffins, etc. and you catch)

Watch the newsletters for more information.

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.

Attention 8th Grade Confirmands
Reminder to all 8th grade confirmands – This Sunday, March 21st at 4:00 pm, we will be meeting to work on our banner. Dinner will be provided by parents before Confirmation class at 6:00 pm. Please come and help create our special gift. We look forward to seeing everyone. We will also meet next week, Sunday, March 28th at 5:00pm to continue work on the banner.

The Krause Center
We are still collecting items for the teens at the Krause Center (Lutheran Social Services). Each girl's package and each boy's package will be alike. The Center always has 30 girls and 30 boys. We still need some of each of these items and we do thank those that have donated. They will be assembled and mailed in time for Easter.

Items need: Ladies Size Fun Socks, Men's' size sport socks, decks of cards, beanie babies size plush toys, travel size deodorants & toiletries, and chap sticks. There is a basket under the WOP table in the Narthex for your donations.

The Krause Center also needs formal wear for their annual prom. This is a very special event for the teens. The dresses need to be in good taste, current styles and gently worn. If you have a prom dress that you are willing to part with they will be greatly appreciated. Sherri & Jany will deliver these around the third week in April.