For 6th Sunday of Easter, week of May 9
This Sundays Events
We will be giving God thanks for our mothers this Sunday, both those living for those who now rest in God's wonderful glory. We honor their love and their sacrifices.
This Sunday we will be hearing the story from John's Gospel about a paralyzed man being healed. My sermon title is, "Up off the mat" and I will be preaching about how God's grace lifts us off the mat of those things that paralyze us.
We will be recognizing some of our high school graduates this Sunday and also next Sunday. We will present them blankets to remind them that the are always covered in the love of Christ and love of our community.
We will be selling fair trade coffee this Sunday. Be sure to stop by the table and support this ministry that provides fair prices directly to the growers.
Midweek Bible Study, "Respecting our Neighbor's Faith"
On Wednesday mornings I am 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.)
Worship Liturgy Changes:
8:30 "Now the Feast and Celebration" service. We learned this one last year with many positive comments
9:45: Setting 3 This service is from the Lutheran Book of Worship and known well by the congregation
11:00: Setting 8 from ELW. This a new liturgy for us to learn. We think you will really enjoy its upbeat music.
The purpose of these changes is to keep our worship fresh and to honor all the different tastes for music and liturgy in our community. I remind everyone of the ethic of love that call us to not just think of worship as something that pleases ourselves, but our neighbor. Besides Lutheran worship centers on the bath of our baptism, the welcome of all to the table of Christ and the word of God spoken and proclaimed. Music and liturgy are the means of Grace.
Survey
We have posted the results of the survey in the narthex.
Wedding Invitation
Kimberly Rohm and George Higgins want to invite the congregtation to their wedding on Saturday May 29 at 3pm at Peace.
Fourth of July Church Picnic.
This summer the 4th of July falls on a Sunday. An idea is floating around to have a church picnic that afternoon that will end with watching the fireworks from the Peace parking lot and second floor of our education building. The picnic would have hotdogs and hamburgers, horseshoes, washers, board games, water-slides for children, and other entertainment. All the idea needs is leadership. If you would like to join someone in helping to organize and publicize this event contact the church office or email me (pastordavid@welcometopeace.com).
Inquirers Meeting, May 16.
We will have an gathering for everyone wishing to know more about Peace on Sunday, May 16 after the 11 service. Invite someone to attend!
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
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Pastor David Tart
Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
6435 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-487-1635
cell: (1)713-581-4241
pastordavid@welcometopeace.com
http://welcometopeace.com
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