July 4, 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.
ONE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT 11:00
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR PATRIOTIC CONCERT. WE WILL HAVE WORD FOR CHILDREN AND NURSERY.
July 4th Festival Moved to July 3rd at 4:30 Due to Fireworks Show.
Pasadena will be displaying fireworks on the 3rd and not the 4th this year so we have moved our festival to Saturday. We have water games, (including a slide), board games, a cake walk, karaoke, washers, horseshoes, volleyball and other activities planned. We will have hot dogs, bar-be-que sandwiches, snacks, drinks and ice cream. We will conclude by watching the fireworks from the Peace Parking lot or second floor of our education building. We also are asking people to bring cakes for the cake walk or a dessert, and sign up to help with different tasks. We are also going to have a "most tasty dessert contest".
We are going to have a great time and look forward to this fun event.
This Sundays Events
Our trip "In the Steps of Martin Luther" was fantastic! We had a wonderful and fun time together and were inspired on many, many occasions. Spiritually, one of the highs for us was Sunday morning worship with communion in the church where Martin Luther celebrated his first mass. Some in the group were very moved by the experience. Our itinerary included: Wittenburg where he lived, worked and posted the 95 thesis, Eisleben where he was born and died, Erfurt where he studied, Wartburg where he translated the New Testament into German, Leipzig and Heidleburg where he debated, Worms where he took his stand on the Word of God and Augsburg where his views were summarized in the Augsburg Confession. We also visited Thomas church where the composer Bach played and is buried. Then we visited Salzberg, Austria the home town of Mozart and scene for "The Sound of Music" (and the recent film, Knight and Day) and saw some spectacular views in Lucerne Switzerland.
We will have a travel log and reflections of the trip on Sunday, July 25 as part of our adult summer Vacation Bible School from 6:45-8:15.
This Sunday we will be hearing the story of the sending of the seventy and I will be preaching about our mission to be a community of sharing and a community of peace. I hope that you will be blessed by it. In an age of the internet, our mission to be a face to face community engaged in sharing with others and making peace is more needed than ever.
Ashlyn Jane Faulkenberry, daughter of Joshua Faulkenberry & Danielle Alter, will also be baptized on Sunday.
Special Words of Encouragement from Pastor Tart
What a blessing it is to have a full time youth and family director back on staff. I want to thank all of you for your financial generosity that makes this ministry possible. We have our financial challenges but with generous hearts we will move forward to make a difference in the lives of people here and in the world. In late July you will receive a full explanation of our financial situation.
We are also collecting funds to support the work of our church wide. Let us remember that Ben and myself both attended a seminary of the ELCA, Wartburg, that exists because of our financial support of the wider church. Many missionaries, new congregations and ministries depend on our support. If you want to support this work, please make an offering by marking an envelope "ELCA" support. Our church leadership, the council, is leading this appeal.
Stewardship Workshop: July 7 from 6pm-9pm at IHOP between Fairmont and Vista off of Beltway 8.
Come join others as we get excited about inspiring generosity for the work of the kingdom at Peace. We will be meeting at IHOP for dinner and discussion about ideas for promoting the joyful and peaceful stewardship lifestyle. This fall we will be educating our community about the abundance of God that he gives to us out of his divine mercy. We are a wealthy congregation and we have more money and time and abilities that we can ever use. Our only challenge is to let go of our fears of not having enough so that we can joyfully share the blessings of God. Come and join us. We would love to have your ideas and thoughts. You can also join by participating in our online Google Group. http://groups.google.com/group/peace-stewardship
"The Life and Times of Martin Luther" Adult Vacation Bible School Study
This year's Adult Vacation Bible School class will be a study of “The Life and Times of Martin Luther”. The study will begin Sunday evening, July 25, from 6:15-8:15 with reflections, pictures and memory sharing from the group from Peace who went on “The footsteps of Martin Luther” tour in June. The study, led by Pastor Tart, will be Monday-Thursday from 6:45-8:15. He will be using Richard Marius's book, Martin Luther, and his own studies, as the foundation.
Topics
Monday, July 26: Luther’s Europe, The Early Years, Flight to the Monastery
Tuesday, July 27: Rome and Wittenberg, Battle over Indulgences
Wednesday, July 28: Discovery of the Gospel, Plunge into the Unknown
Thursday, July 29: The progress to Worms, Exhile, Back to Wittenberg, The Peasant War, Augsburg
After the class, participants will be able to tell a brief chronology of Luther’s life, the significance of places in his life, and how his life and work related to the times he lived. We will be using a combination of presentation and discussion. The class is for anyone interested in learning more about our heritage as Lutherans.
Pastoral Care Notes
Lurline Duncan, released
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Congratulations to Jay & Courtney Costales on the birth of their daughter, Ava Ann, born on June 30th. Proud grandparents are Tommy & Cindy Costales.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From the Youth Director
I just wanted to remind everyone about the student and parent information packets. This is to help me update my records here at the office and get an idea of who you are! So please complete these and turn them in no later than July 15th so that I can have time to read them before the summer comes to a close and we begin our ministry in the fall!
Also for those that are in confirmation, we are going to begin our confirmation program on August 15th where Pastor David and I will host our confirmation orientation. With this in mind, I have sent out a confirmation letter with our schedule of confirmation dates.
If you did not get a copy of the student profile, parent profile, or confirmation letter and schedule please let me know and I will get you a copy!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministries
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
COMING UP…
Youth WorkshopsIt’s coming sooner than you think, but what a great way for us to talk about our vision for our youth ministry over a warm stack of pancakes! Meet at IHOP on Beltway 8 close to Fairmont Parkway at 8:00 am - 10:00 am with nothing more than you and your experience (and money for pancakes!). after our IHOP experience come join us for worship at 11:00 am. Below are the dates and topics of discussions. This is an open event for our youth and families at Peace. Hope to see ya’ll there!
a. July 18- Junior High/Confirmation
b. July 25- Senior High Ministry
c. August 1- Young Adult Ministry
d. August 8- Wrap Up- Year Plan
Junior High and Senior High Groups:
With school out, what are you doing with all that extra time on your hands? Why not come to our Jr. High and Sr. High to our youth groups where we will have fun fellowship this summer while trying to stay cool in the Houston heat. For Jr. High youth group, we will meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 6 pm - 7 pm (dates below) and Sr. High we will meet on Wednesdays at 7:00- 8:30pm! There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page! Here are the dates of this summer’s activities.
1. Jr. High Youth Group: July 18- Water War!
August 8- Camping at Church!?
2. Sr. High Youth Group: July 7- What does it mean to proclaim?
July 21- Who are we to serve?
3. Jr. High and Senior High: (7:00-8:30 pm) August 18- Back To School, Peace style!
Young Adults (18 to 26 Years Old)
Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
a. July 10, Buffalo Wild Wings
b. July 24, 31- TBD (after July 10 meeting)
c. August 7, 14- TBD (after June 26 meeting)
Tuesday Peace Family Night
I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin board for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. However you do have the choice to deny the invitation. This can be a home meal or out to eat, I will leave that up to you. By the time after our Fourth of July celebration, I will begin calling our families here and schedule a time that we can spend this time together. I look forward to meeting everyone in our community.
Sr. High Church Lock-In
This is an event you do not want to miss! For us to build community together, why not live together for four days and 3 nights! Each day we will come together in community through fellowship together, worship, and study on what it means to be a “Contagious Christian”. All days will be spent at Peace, but we will be going out into our community doing ministry. On the last day we will spend the day at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston. If you are able to only come to one night, its okay, you can come for that night! Right now we are in the stages of developing this events and I am looking for people who would like to be a part of this event. So be ready for more information as the summer goes!
When: August 1 at 5:00 pm till August 5 at 5:00 pm
Where: Peace Lutheran Church
How much: (TBD by July 5)
Pasadena Community Ministry Food Drive
Sunday is our monthly Food Drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. Please place your donations in the cabinets in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall. Of course, monetary donations are always accepted. Please make your checks out to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section write “PCM”.
The PCM Food Drive is still putting a big PUSH on collecting cereal, peanut butter and jelly as well as other packaged and canned goods. Their needs are growing daily.
The Clothing Collection will continue with play clothes for all. However we will collect all seasons as PCM now has a donated storage building that they can store off season clothing. We have collection boxes under the large table in the Narthex. They also need outgrown Pasadena and Deer Park school uniforms.
Join Us for Vacation Bible School
July 25-29 is VBS time at Peace. Food, fun and fellowship will be enjoyed by all ages. Invite a friend and come enjoy a HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE! Each night starts with a light meal at 6:00 pm and classes begin at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We hope to see a record attendance this year.
Crew leaders and all types of helpers are needed to make this another successful year. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up on the VBS bulletin board or contact Jennifer Sanders at 281-993-5793 or Julie Shaw at 281-479-9828. There will be two VBS workdays at church: on July 17 and July 24 from 9:00 am to noon. Thanks in advance for your continued support of this program.
We are also in need of empty paper towel rolls for crafts, please donate to a box in the narthex.
Pre-registration forms are available on the VBS bulletin board in the narthex. Please fill out and place in the basket on the table, or you can pre-register online at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/peacelutheran2010/.
25th Anniversary of Ordination
On Sunday, July 25th, Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Imperial, MO. will celebrate the 25th anniversary of ordination of their Pastor, Lisa Hackler. This celebration coincides with the 20th birthday of their congregation.
The congregation is preparing a SURPRISE memory book for Pastor Lisa and would appreciate special memories, funny stories, pictures, anything to share how much Pastor Lisa has touched your lives. This information can either be sent to Christina Boyster, 6533 Pauline Ct. Barnhart, MO 63012 or send an email to ccoleman42@hotmail.com. They would appreciate receiving your letters by July 21st.
50+ Bus Trips
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)
July 23 – Play: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, tickets-$6.00
Call Virginia, 281-487-4961 or Judy, 281-470-0407 if you want to join us.
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.
The church office will be closed on Monday.
Have a safe July 4th weekend!
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