ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

For a list of upcoming activities go to http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/calendar.aspx?ci=G1K5L6N8L6I3N8

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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.

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Don't Forget to "Fall Back" one hour on Saturday night!

This Sundays Events

Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday our very own Ben Remmert, Director of Youth and Family, will be preaching. He has a wonderful message and I look forward to you hearing him witness his faith. We will also have the Baptism of Destiny Lynn Brinson, the daughter of Jeff Brinson and Kristin Franklin at the 11:00 am service. We will also be remembering all the faithfully departed by lighting candles and reading the names of those who have joined the great chorus of God this past year. Many find this very comforting. If you would like, wear white as a sign of our sainthood in Christ.

Other News..................

Stone Soup Stewardship Appeal
You can still bring your estimate of giving card for 2011 to our worship or mail it into our church office. The board will be up for one more Sunday and the box will be in the narthex. We still would enjoy people sharing their stone stories and putting them in the "stone soup" kettle.

Men's Breakfast this Saturday at Golden Corral:
All men of the congregation and their spouses are invited to join the Brotherhood on November 6th at 7:30 am at the Golden Corral on Spencer Hwy in Pasadena for their monthly meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Weldon Wilkerson at (713) 941-1184. (I will be out of town and unable to attend)

Lutheran Men in Mission Training Event, November 12 and 13 at Peace.
We will be hosting a special event to develop and strengthen our church's ministry to men. We begin at 4 on Friday and end Saturday Afternoon. The event will feature special speakers and discussions with other men from around our church. If you are interested, contact me or Ben.

Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
We have completed the study of sexuality and now are embarking on a six week study of homosexuality.

Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality

Community Thanksgiving Communion Service and Pot Luck November 17 at First United Methodist in Pasadena on Fairmont
Pot Luck begins at 5:45 pm and worship is at 7:00 pm. We did this last year at Peace and it was a huge success. This year we go to their house and I hope you will make it a point to attend. It was awesome last year to break bread and worship with our Methodist brothers and sisters. This year we are inviting more congregations to attend. Should be fantastic. . I will be leading the service. Pastor Jim Freitag from Parkgate Church will be preaching. In respect for our other Christian brothers and sisters, only grape juice will be offered for communion.

Thank You’s
We had wonderful success with our Reformation Festival. Thanks to Ben for leading this and the confirmation class and parents for helping make it so successful. We still have the 95 thesis posted on door throughout the church. We thank Jay Tillis and his many helpers in the kitchen.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We Will meet this coming Wednesday at 10:00 am in the second floor conference room to continue our study of Galations.

Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: TIRR Rehabilitation
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Helen Shoppa: Memorial SE
Dale Taggart: MD Anderson
Laverne Wolff: Kindred
Herman Young: University Place Skilled Care Unit

See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart

General Operating Fund deposits for October 3rd through October 17th.
10-3-10 $11,813.00
10-10-10 $8,675.95
10-17-10 $6,154.50

To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.

Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:

                                 Actual                                       Estimated
January                     $44,549                                    $53,365 (five Sundays)
February                   $41,879                                    $42,692
March                       $41,563                                    $42,692
April                          $42,518                                   $42,692
May                          $45,594                                    $53,365 (five Sundays)
June                          $36,092                                    $42,692
July                           $33,586                                    $42,692
August                      $42,457                                    $53,365 (five Sundays)
September                $34,486                                    $42,692
October
November
December

September Preliminary Financial Numbers:

Actual Income $370,091 Estimated Income $416,250
Actual Expenses $413,240 Budgeted Expenses $416,250

Income vs. Expense ($43,149) deficit

YTD Expense Breakdown:

                                        YTD Actual                     YTD Budget

Salaries                             $177,744                        $202,504
Administrative                   $32,502                          $24,410
Mortgage                          $110,424                        $110,424
Insurance                          $16,928                          $16,800
Utilities                             $30,669                          $27,675
Property                           $31,470                          $24,075
Education                         $3,058                            $1,500
Parish Life                        $642                               $563
Stewardship                     $1,961                            $1,500
Worship                           $6,541                            $3,000
Music                               ($15)                              $375
Youth                              $1,278                            $1,125

From The Youth Director
A huge thank you to our volunteers and our confirmation students for the success of our Reformation Day Celebration! Our celebration was a huge success, and I could not be happier with the service that our confirmation students and volunteers did for our youth and families here at Peace. Thank you. We are going to leave up the 95 Theses on the doors of the church and the Martin Luther Timeline (for a few weeks) so that we can all remember our proud Lutheran heritage.

This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, and there is so much that I can say about this day, but I am giving our sermon so I will not go into detail. However, I want this week for us to take some time to remember our loved ones who lived their Baptismal calling. Happy All Saints Day!

Remember that our Young Adults Chillin events are being held on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and our Senior High Youth Group meets on Sundays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Mark your calendars. We are going to try and see if this helps with schedules for our youth. If you have any questions you can contact me.

God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com

Next Sports Ministry Meeting- November 21st, Sign Up if You’re Interested!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. I have had many people express an interest in this ministry, but I have had only a handful of people show up for this ministry. We are about to begin our bowling league in two weeks so if you’re interested, please sign up in the narthex. If you are interested in helping this ministry grow or want to participate, please sign up in the narthex.

Next Parent Huddle Time & Deep Leadership Meeting: November 18, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. There will also be a time for us to come together in devotion where we explore our faith together. I would love to have our parents and youth at these meetings so we can build further on our community together!

Help Feed A Starving Jr. High, Sr. High, Or Young Adult Youth Group
Please sign up in the narthex if you are interested!!! As everyone is aware, the best conversations and fellowship are over a meal. This is the same case for our youth here at Peace. A sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex if you would like to help your Youth and Family Director feed our kids as we conduct ministry throughout the year. If you are interested in helping please sign up. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.

“Money and Stewardship” Milestone is Coming Up!!!
Our next milestone is for our 4th- 5th graders where we are going to talk about value of money, what to spend it on, and how it is a useful tool in one’s life. This is also a time where we will discuss about who to be good stewards of what God has given to us. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Nov. 14th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Nov. 21st at 11:00 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.

Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21
WE NEED EVERYONE WHO IS GOING TO PAY! Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Jr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, open mic night, an ultimate frisbee tournament and so much more. The cost of the event is $160 which includes registration, meals for the weekend, and transportation there. It’s not too late to sign up, but you need to contact Ben Remmert as soon as possible. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.

Family Movie Night Devotions: December 4th at 7 pm:
FAMILY EVENT FOR ALL AGES OF KIDS! With the release of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader coming out December 10th, we are going to host two nights of CS Lewis movies! We just completed our first night of our two part devotion of C.S. Lewis work where we identified the Christian elements of the film while enjoying our time together in discussion. On December 4th, we will place Prince Caspian where we will have a time together to talk about the themes of what we saw in the film and also fellowship learning how to wrap Christmas presents and other Christmas celebrations and games. So if you are interested, please sign up on the table in the narthex. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.

Lutherhill Upper Elementary (3rd-6th Graders) Advent Retreat: December 10-11th
SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX BY NOVEMBER 21! Join the conspiracy as we head to Lutherhill Camp as we get back to the basics and take a deeper look at how a crying baby in a manger changed the world. Jesus’ birth can still change the world. Advent conspiracy will re-focus us on worshipping fully, spending less, giving more and loving all. We will meet here at Peace at 6:00 pm and depart back to Peace at 3:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities include: worship, fellowship, giant swing, making cookies, canoeing, campfires & s’mores. Cost is $50 per person. Please sign up in the narthex or the youth bulletin board if your interested. More questions, please contact Ben Remmert.

More Sunday School Teachers Needed!
We are having a wonderful time together with our Sunday School program as we are learning more about how we are to activate our Christian faith through Spark curriculum! But we need more help! We NEED 3 more Sunday School teachers as a few had to step down. Please take some time to really consider this ministry, one of the most influential people in the lives of our youth are our teachers! I know we have many talented people in Peace that will only make our Sunday School program better, so if you are interested, please contact Julie Shaw, Jennifer Saunders, or Ben Remmert.

Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- November 13th, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
On November 13th, I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt, and paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts and become walking pieces of art. Sign Ups will be in the narthex and Youth Bulletin Board. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.

Peace Lutheran T-Shirts Sold Out...For Now!
We have had just enough people sign up and we are completely sold out of our first line of shirts. If you have signed up for your shirt(s) please pick up your shirt between the services and make sure to pay $10 per shirt. (Judy Griffin will be at the table in the narthex.) It’s past the time to hold on reservations so if you’re interested in a shirt, please contact Ben Remmert with payment.

Gnome Exterminator Sr. High Fundraiser
Have you seen them in your garden? On your sidewalk? Gnomes! They are spreading all over our community! So who are you going to call? Our Sr. High Youth Gnome Removal Services will help you out. That’s right, Sr. High’s designed and implemented fundraiser is back and they thought this would be a fun way to involve the community and raise money for their Summer Trip. Be ready for more information as we develop our services this month -- and be ready for December and January. More information, please contact Ben Remmert.

Baked Potato Sale - Labyrinth Fundraiser
On Sunday, November 14th we will have a Baked Potato Sale to help raise funds for our labyrinth. White or sweet potatoes with all the trimmings, a salad and dessert will be served beginning at 9:45 through 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will also offer food to go. Cost is $8.00 per plate.

Loss Is Part of Being Alive: A New Class On Grief Recognition and Response
This new class, led by Carole Martin, begins on November 7th during the Sunday School hour in classroom 201 upstairs.

Loss and grief are a universal experience and bad things do happen to good people of all ages. Death is not the only loss that causes us to grieve. Many problems in our lives stem from grief unresolved and unhealed. When we do not recognize and work through our grief we lose an opportunity to heal our soul and heart, and to be a help to others who walk these paths. Areas that will be covered are:

• Bible’s response to grief and loss
• Ways Religion helps
• Ways Religion hurts
• Faces of grief
• Recognizing different types of grief
• Stages of grief
• What to say and what not to say when a person is grieving
• Healthy and unhealthy grief
• What can hinder recovery
• Satan is an opportunist
• The transition process
• Four key facts about grief
• How to handle holidays and special occasions
• Paths to healing
• Growing through loss

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner-November 21
On Sunday, November 21st we will join together and give thanks for all we have, and we hope that you will plan to bring your family and a dish to share and join us. We will have two seatings. Our first seating will be at 11:00 am and the second seating will follow the 11:00 service. Sign up sheets for items can be found on the table in the narthex.

Food and Clothing Drive For PCM Today
On the first Sunday of the month we have our collection of non-perishable food and clothing for Pasadena Community Ministries. The weather is turning cooler and time to think of warmer foods (hot cereals, soups, stew, etc.). We would like to also put a push on for Holiday foods, things that can be put in a Holiday Basket, such as veggies, canned fruits, etc. We will take these items for their Christmas baskets. Please put your items for the PCM in or on the cabinet in the hallway between narthex and fellowship hall. Monetary donations are also very much appreciated. Please make your check out to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section write “PCM”.

PCM Clothing: The center is in the change over mode from spring and summer clothing to winter. If you have spring and summer clothing please hold at this time, winter things and shoes are greatly appreciated.

Holiday Undies: We will be collecting new undies for all ages. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc. These need to be new. We will deliver these the second week of December in time for the holidays. We will have a specially marked container under the large table in the narthex.

Thank you
Jany

Creative Hands Ministry
We met and got our ornaments ready for the Christmas tree that we will have on display at Pasadena City Hall for the holidays. We will decorate the tree at Pasadena City Hall on November 15th. All trees will be available for viewing on Nov 16 through December, week days till 6:00 pm.

Creative Hands will meet on Monday night, November 15th, 6:30 pm to get cards ready for the holidays. We also need to discuss projects and classes for next year. All plans and ideas are welcome for discussion. We also need to start on our packages for the 60 kids at the Krause Center.

We are still collecting for the Krause Center Girls and Boys: single decks of cards, small stuff toys. travel toiletries, fun socks for girls ( ladies sizes please) and low cut socks for the boys ( men's sizes), and chap sticks. Many of the teens are troubled kids and the items are limited that these kids can have for their safety and that of others. We will do 30 girls gifts and 30 boys gifts. We plan to mail these in time for Christmas along with their "Treat Cards". The kids look forward to the holiday cards with a small treat enclosed. Jany and Sherri

Upcoming 50+ Bus Trips
November 23 – Galveston to see the Elissa and then to the Strand. Afterwards we’ll drive around Galveston to see the carved trees. The bus will leave at 9:00 am from the Peace Lutheran parking lot. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch money plus Program donation ($3.00). Wear good walking shoes and appropriate attire.

December 21 - Old Town Spring for some last minute Christmas shopping and some "good deals" and also to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Bus will leave Peace parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 for the bus plus lunch money.

For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia Rodriguez (281) 487-4961 or Judy Speck (281) 470-0407.

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.

Retirement Recognition
Martha Payne has given her retirement notice as Nursery Attendant for Peace Lutheran. Her last day with us will be November 21st. As a tribute to her service, we will be honoring her at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st with a “Giving Tree” that will be available for cards, gift certificates, cash, etc. that you can attach to the tree. We will also have a cake for her for everyone to enjoy. Please stop by the nursery in the next few weeks & visit with Martha & wish her luck in her retirement.

Thanks,
Darla Haygood
Personnel & Policy

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Please join “Thrivent Builds” Pasadena Habitat for Humanity for the dedication of a home at 1018 Ann Street, Pasadena, TX on Sunday, November 14th at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Lutheran World Relief
LWR Health Kits are given to people who must flee their homes quickly and do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Items need to complete a health kit are as follows:

Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bars of Soap
A Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with Nail File (Please No Emery Boards)
One adult toothbrush in original packaging (Please No Toothpaste)

Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. Have a blessed day.

Sarah’s House Needs Your Help
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have to sleep in their cars. Sarah's House provides safe housing, help with getting the children back in school, and also rehabilitation and training for the mothers. Items they are in need of include:

Non-perishable Food Items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Personal Hygiene Items (Tooth Brushes,
Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.)

Please prayerfully consider making a donation for Sarah's House. Look for the baskets in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. Have a blessed day.