For Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday),

Week of March 28

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

Here it is! The beginning of Holy Week and the stark stories of Jesus journey to the cross and earthshaking event of Easter. This Sunday we will have our traditional procession of palms. We ask you to gather in the courtyard area. We will have a trumpet to lead us in the traditional, "All Glory, Laud and Honor".

We will also do a congregation reading of the passion according to St. Luke followed by a brief sermon "The March of Christ". If you want, to honor the day, wear red as a way to mark the day.

We will have our last worship in the fellowship hall this Sunday! The carpet is in the sanctuary and the pews are being installed.

Beginning April 18 we will return to our three service schedule.

One of the nice improvements to the sanctuary is that you can now turn on the lights without having to go to the room by the vesting/conference room. The switch is by the door on the organ side of the room.
Special Note, We will have one service at 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:45 on Sunday April 11. We will follow the service with a meal of brisket and sausage. We ask those who are coming to bring a side dish or dessert. We will also have entertainment. Looks to be a great day.

Holy Week Schedule ( All Holy Week Services Will Be In The Sanctuary, Except Palm Sunday)
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 7pm
April 4: Easter Services at 7:00am(sunrise), Easter breakfast at 7:30, 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00. (No Sunday School)

Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00am 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.

Playground Update
The front playground is up and ready for action. Tomorrow we should complete the back section and it should be ready for play. We are working on safety rules and other final projects.

Congregation Survey
Today is the last day to complete the online survey.

Handwritten surveys will continue to be included in responses until Easter Sunday. There is a secured slotted box on the table in the narthex for your responses.

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. We will provide a secure slotted box 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.

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, released
Bob Boone, released
Carol Morgan-Gohlke, released
Laverne Wolff-Bayshore
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Ruth Petty continues her treatment for cancer.

Notes From the Treasurer
General Operating Fund deposits for March 1st through March 14th.
3-7-10 $13,030.74
3-14-10 $7,675.50

The above amount for March 7th, 2010 includes three Simply Givings. Lenten service offerings are included in the Sunday following the Wednesday service.

To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673.00 a week. For March, we have a total of $20,706.24 actual income. The estimated income for the second week of March is $21,346. We are under our budgeted income by $639.76 for the second week of March.

Designated deposits for January 3rd through March 14th.
Memorial Fund $2070
Pasadena Community Ministries $985.34
Pasadena Faith in Action $50
Souper Bowl $454.70
Youth Expense $42.42
Adult Education $20
Sheet Music $220
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Habitat for Humanity $1340
World Hunger $10
Youth Mission Trip $30
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Loose Offering $1824.22
Sunday School $119.12
Good Samaritan $128
Fair Trade Coffee $120
Pony Express $500
Wedding Deposit $550

See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart

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.

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 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.

50+ Bus Trip for April
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.

Summer Camp at Lutherhill
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.

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE CONFIRMANDS
Reminder to all 8th grade confirmands – This Sunday, March 28th at 5:00pm we will continue 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.

Lutherhill Golf Tournament
The 9th Annual Lutherhill Ministries Golf Tournament, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be held at Longwood Golf Club, Cypress on Friday, April 23, 2010.

Each year golfers and sponsors from around the Synod gather for a day of fun and fundraising that helps to support the vital mission of Lutherhill; which is to be “A place for all people of every generation to experience the love of Christ, in unique settings and new ways.

Entry Fee is $110. Registration: 12:30pm-1:30pm. Shotgun Start: 1:30pm. Mulligans: $5 each. Entry Feel includes golf & cart fees, range balls, drinks & snacks on the course, player gifts, dinner.

Registration forms are available on line at www.lutherhill.org.

Can't make it on the 23rd? Consider being a Sponsor! Gold Sponsorship $2500; Silver Sponsorship $1200; Tee Box Sponsor (Sponsor one hole or a number of holes for $150 each.) Call Kenny or go to the Lutherhill website (www.lutherhill.org).