For 20th Sunday after Pentecost
October 10, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday is 10-10-10 Sunday, and in a bizarre coincidence, we read the story of the 10 lepers in the Gospel of Luke. http://www.textweek.com/yearc/properc23.htm (Someone is probably thinking of trying their luck with the number 10 on the lottery.) This story is a great story about the joy of God's reign in our lives. Here we see that those lepers united in their suffering can now be united in the one who heals all.
This Sunday we will be baptizing Reagan Mehling at the 8:30 service. Her parents are Josh and Erin. We all will share in the joy of her belonging to the great family of God and as inheritor of God's great promises.
This Sunday is also CROP Walk Sunday. We will meet at the Rotary Pavilion, Crenshaw Park/Lake at 2 pm. They recommend that we arrive there at 1:30 so we should meet at the church to carpool over to Crenshaw Park at 1:15 pm. We are still in need of money to sponsor our walkers. Ben and I are donating $200.00. Why not join us as we collect money to end hunger in the world? Sponsor your own walk and come.
Stone Soup Appeal
We have kicked off our 4 week stewardship appeal called "Stone Soup". Be sure to pick up your stewardship packet at church on the next two Sundays and return your "wish stone" and estimate of giving card on October 24. (If you didn’t see a packet with your name on it, please call Judy in the church office.) Read below for more information.
Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Eastern Europe, there was a great famine in which people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors. One day a wandering soldier came into a village and began asking questions as if he planned to stay for the night.
"There's not a bite to eat in the whole province," he was told. "Better keep moving on." "Oh, I have everything I need," he said. "In fact, I was thinking of making some stone soup to share with all of you." He pulled an iron cauldron from his wagon, filled it with water, and built a fire under it. Then, with great ceremony, he drew an ordinary-looking stone from a velvet bag and dropped it into the water.
By now, hearing the rumor of food, most of the villagers had come to the square or watched from their windows. As the soldier sniffed the "broth" and licked his lips in anticipation, hunger began to overcome their skepticism. "Ahh," the soldier said to himself rather loudly, "I do like a tasty stone soup. Of course, stone soup with cabbage -- that's hard to beat."
Soon a villager approached hesitantly, holding a cabbage he'd retrieved from its hiding place, and added it to the pot. "Capital!" cried the soldier. "You know, I once had stone soup with cabbage and a bit of salt beef as well, and it was fit for a king." The village butcher managed to find some salt beef . . . and so it went, through potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and so on, until there was indeed a delicious meal for all. The villagers offered the soldier a great deal of money for the magic stone, but he refused to sell and traveled on the next day.
The moral is that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.
Is the “Stone Soup” story just an old fable or can it we use it at Peace Lutheran to guide our actions for 2011? As we journey into the coming year, we are faced with a lot of hurdles – a weak economy, declining membership, and stressful schedules. Sometimes, it seems like we take one step forward, but two steps back. What can anyone do to build and grow our Mission at Peace Lutheran Church?
The “Stone Soup” story shows us what can be accomplished with the combined efforts of “a village.” With the contributions of the village, no one went hungry; the people all came together to create a bounty “fit for a King.”
How do we create a “Bounty”? We all know the “King” – Jesus Christ has blessed us time and again with faith, friendship, love, and joy.
In October we will be exploring opportunities to build and grow our faith, express our love for each other and our community, and increase our joy in the gifts that we are freely given. During this month long journey, please prayerfully consider what God is calling Peace Lutheran Church to do in 2011, and please pray about what God may be calling you to give our faith family – not just financially, but also in terms of your time and your talents.
Our journey will continue to revisit the Stone Soup story as we look at different ingredients that we can give to our “soup.” As we look at these areas, we ask you to consider adding your own “stone” – of Faith, of Love, of Joy. These “stones” are included in a packet to be distributed beginning Oct 3, and these stones will be added to our “Stone Soup Story” board. We are asking each person to write about some act of faith, love or joy that can bless our community. For instance, the joy of singing in worship or the love of bringing food to our food collection, or the faith in praying for those who are grieving. The more specific the better. What is your gift that you would like to bring?
On October 24th, we will celebrate “Stone Soup” Sunday. Each family unit will have a packet with a estimate of giving card that can be turned in for 2011 Estimate of Giving. We have also included a “Wish Stone”. Make this your “Wish Stone” – what do you wish you could give to Peace Lutheran? How much time do you wish you could share with Peace in worship, learning, prayer, and service? If you could, how much financially would you like to give? Let’s see what we can do by building our own “Stone Soup”! No names will be written on the stones.
Also on Stone Soup Sunday, Oct 24, we will be making stone soup in the kitchen. Everyone is asked to bring a little something to go in the pots….vegetable, meat or starch, as part of their worship that day. We will have someone there to organize everything. We will then enjoy our soup in a meal after the 11:00 service.
If you cannot attend on the 24th or other Sundays you can mail in your stone, drop it by the office or bring it on the first Sundays in November.
Be sure to pick up your packet.
Other News..................
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationship. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm I am invite all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in weekly study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog.
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study.
This week we will be doing session 3 on Part One. This week is on parenting and the ending of a marriage
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study group meets at 10:00am. We have concluded our study of other religions and will begin a study of the book of Galatians. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Jamie Davis : Released
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann Burn Unit
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
Sympathy to the family and friends of Julius Worley, husband of Catherine. His services were Wednesday here at Peace.
Congratulations to Roy & Crystal Herod on the birth of their daughter McKenzy Leanne Herod on September 23rd. Proud great grandfather is Cecil Strange.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
We had to replace the air conditioning unit in the first floor of the education building. Cost is roughly $18,000. Please consider increasing you gifts to cover this cost.
Plus, our offerings in September have been low. We need to all increase our offering so that our community may continue to engage in mission and ministry. Thank you!
General Operating Fund deposits for September 12th:
9-05-10 $10,895.50
9-12-10 $6,381.50
9-19-10 $5662.84
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
October
November
December
Designated deposits for January 3rd through September 12th:
Adult Education $70
Building Fund (Mortgage) $13,652
Building Maintenance $200
Building Rental Fee $50
Fair Trade Coffee $502
Good Samaritan $128
Habitat for Humanity $1,340
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Labyrinth $852.25
Loose Offering $6,343.17
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Memorial Fund $5,371
Office Supplies $30
Parish Life (free-will offering 4th July) $220
Pasadena Community Ministries $4,057.7
Pasadena Faith in Action $130
Pastor Discretionary Fund $250
Pony Express $660
Ruth Petty Kitchen Fund $1,490
Sheet Music $940
Souper Bowl $454.70
Sound System $7,005
Sunday School $340.65
Telephone Refund $174.40
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod $5,800
Vacation Bible School $518
Wedding Deposit $550
World Hunger $170
Youth Expense/Confirmation $684.90
Youth Education/Concert $464
Youth Mission Trip $30
August Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $335,605 Estimated Income $370,000
Actual Expenses $368,670 Budgeted Expenses $370,000
Income vs. Expense ($33,065) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $154,532 $180,003
Administrative $30,363 $21,698
Mortgage $98,624 $98,624
Insurance $16,928 $14,933
Utilities $26,916 $24,600
Property $28,213 $21,400
Education $3,102 $1,333
Parish Life $451 $500
Stewardship $1,757 $1,333
Worship $6,264 $2,667
Music $185 $333
Youth $1,134 $1,000
From the Youth Director
I love this time of the year! I make the joke about trying to find my long sleeved shirts and jackets, but this is absolutely my favorite time of the year. We had a blast this weekend with our trip to the Renaissance Festival. We were able to see over 200 vendors and performers as we relived the German tradition of Oktoberfest. But more importantly, we developed closer relationships with each other and are developing further community with each other. Which makes me think of the communities that I am a part of today. But as I am talking about community, I think we often forget our other members of our community. So my challenge for this week is to find someone in your family, your friends, or even someone here at Peace, and reconnect with them!
In case you did not hear, we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. Our October edition is fresh off the press! If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
THANK YOU WALKERS AND SPONSORS! I just wanted to say thank you for those that helped with sponsoring or walking with me at the CROP Walk this year. It was a very exciting event as we walked around the track with our other brothers and sisters in Christ raising money to help our local Pasadena Community Ministry. Thanks again for everyone’s contributions and help in making this a successful event.
Young Adult Chillin’
DATE CHANGE AFTER OCT. 31: Calling all young adults agest 18-21! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm and where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night with a light devotional. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group
DATE CHANGE FOR SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP AFTER OCT. 31! We are going to change the date of our Sr. High Youth Group because the week is busy for our youth who are in sports, academic clubs, or just need the Wednesday night to spend time with the family. For Jr. High youth group, we will continue to meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation, but Sr. High will meet on Sunday at 3:00-4:30 pm at Peace Lutheran after October 31 For Sr. High, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- October 17th, 2 PM!
Every third Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For October, we will continue to play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace, so please if you are interested or curious about events happening in our community, please sign-up in the Narthex with your contact information or contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High - Haunted House Tour October 23, 6 PM
Halloween is here, go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our senior high, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet and leave at 6:00 pm and meet back at church and have a devotional on the Horror Stories in the Bible and end at 12:00 am. Cost is $40.00 which includes transportation and ticket prices.
Next Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: October 21st, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We are also developing our Youth and Family Leadership Team “DEEP” where we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. This huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
“10 Commandments” Milestone Instruction October 10! Worship Recognition On October 17th
Our next milestone celebration in our series is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. The classes will be held on October 10th, where children and parents are invited to come together. On October 17th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21st
WE NEED AN ADULT SPONSOR! As a teen, challenges are constant. It’s not always easy to remember that you have a firm foundation in God and His Word. Lutherhill is here to show how God’s wisdom and power and love and grace are guiding and protecting you. 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. Sign ups are in the Narthex and youth bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Reformation Day: Oct. 31 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
WE NEED SOME HELP IN PREPARING! Its that time of the year! This year at Peace Lutheran Church we are going to celebrate this important Lutheran holiday with a good old fashion Underground Lutheran Gathering where our children are going to be to try and find the reformers around church to find clues to the location of the Lutheran gathering. But be careful as you may run into someone that does not want you to meet with the Reformers. At the end of our large group activity, we are going to close in a camp style worship together. Our Jr. High and Sr. High are invited to trick or treat at 2:00 pm for canned food for the Pasadena Community Ministry. It’s going to be a lot of fun and we are asking our youth to wear your Halloween costumes to church. Lunch will be provided! So come one come all!
Nursery Attendant Wanted
We are seeking to fill a position for a nursery attendant during all three Sunday worship services. If you or someone that you know may be interested please contact Darla Haygood at (713) 986-0502 or (281) 487-7173 or dhaygood@meador.com.
2010 Membership Directories
The 2010 Membership Directory is available on the table in the narthex. (One copy per family, please.) If you have any changes to the directory contact Judy in the church office at jgriffin@welcometopeace.com. A special thank you to Cindy Stang and Weldon & Marjorie Wilkerson for putting the new church directories together.
Bazaar News
We are one week away until the Bazaar. Bazaar hours are Saturday October 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Raffle drawing will be at 12:30 pm after the 11:00 service. Raffle Ticket sales will continue between services, and they will also be sold the day of the Bazaar. Anyone wishing to work the day of the Bazaar at the check outs, selling Raffle Tickets, etc, a sign up sheet will be available. Ask for the sheet when you purchase your Raffle Tickets. For those of you who have taken a tin or plate for baked goods, please deliver them to the church October 14 & 15 so that they may be priced before the Bazaar. If you donate a plant or have crafts, they must be turned in October 14 & 15 also. No items will be accepted on the day of the Bazaar. If you are leaving your items in the Fellowship Hall please mark them “Bazaar Goods.” We hope to see everyone at the Bazaar. Have a blessed day.
Blood Pressure Screening October 17
Our free monthly blood pressure screening will be on October 17 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Library. This is for all ages. Children too!
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love, mercy and walk humbly.
The LWR Coffee Project helps Lutherans answer that call by righting the injustices faced by small-scale farmers around the world. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Look for the table in the narthex today.
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant located at 7325 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, on October 24th from 11:00 am until after 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King at (281) 961-0803.
Calling All Ringers
We are starting the handbell choir once again, and will need 11 people in order to get started. We are a unique bunch in that we play beautiful music but you do not have to read music in order to participate. The music is color coded and counted in 3s in 4s. We will play one Sunday a month. If you are interested in trying out for the handbell choir, please add your name, phone number, and email address to the sign up sheet on the table in the narthex.
Dawn Lambert
Handbell Choir Director
Medical Providers Needed
Sunday, October 17th is St. Luke’s Sunday. In honor of the patron saint of healing, we would like to ask any and all medical providers to volunteer during their regular worship service. You can help out as an usher, acolyte, crucifer, communion assistant, lector and even assistant minister. Training will be provided for you. If you are interested please give Jan Smith a call at (713) 206-7132.
Adult Confirmation Class
Pastor Tart will be leading an adult confirmation class on October 13, 20 and 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This is for all adults wishing to go through the rite of confirmation and the laying on of hands, or simply a refresher class. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Any questions, call Pastor Tart.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
For the 19th Sunday After Pentecost
October 3, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we will be hearing about faith and the faith of a mustard seed. See this online resource for more information. Text Week Jesus teaches us that faith and wishing are not the same thing. Instead, faith is about being obediently trusting of others. My sermon title is "Do What Has to Be Done".
Stone Soup Appeal
We will also be kicking off our 4 week stewardship appeal called "Stone Soup". Be sure to pick up your stewardship packet at church on the next two Sundays and return your "wish stone" and estimate of giving card on October 24. Read below for more information.
Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Eastern Europe, there was a great famine in which people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors. One day a wandering soldier came into a village and began asking questions as if he planned to stay for the night.
"There's not a bite to eat in the whole province," he was told. "Better keep moving on." "Oh, I have everything I need," he said. "In fact, I was thinking of making some stone soup to share with all of you." He pulled an iron cauldron from his wagon, filled it with water, and built a fire under it. Then, with great ceremony, he drew an ordinary-looking stone from a velvet bag and dropped it into the water.
By now, hearing the rumor of food, most of the villagers had come to the square or watched from their windows. As the soldier sniffed the "broth" and licked his lips in anticipation, hunger began to overcome their skepticism. "Ahh," the soldier said to himself rather loudly, "I do like a tasty stone soup. Of course, stone soup with cabbage -- that's hard to beat." Soon a villager approached hesitantly, holding a cabbage he'd retrieved from its hiding place, and added it to the pot. "Capital!" cried the soldier. "You know, I once had stone soup with cabbage and a bit of salt beef as well, and it was fit for a king." The village butcher managed to find some salt beef . . . and so it went, through potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and so on, until there was indeed a delicious meal for all. The villagers offered the soldier a great deal of money for the magic stone, but he refused to sell and traveled on the next day.
The moral is that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.
Is the “Stone Soup” story just an old fable or can it we use it at Peace Lutheran to guide our actions for 2011? As we journey into the coming year, we are faced with a lot of hurdles – a weak economy, declining membership, and stressful schedules. Sometimes, it seems like we take one step forward, but two steps back. What can anyone do to build and grow our Mission at Peace Lutheran Church?
The “Stone Soup” story shows us what can be accomplished with the combined efforts of “a village.” With the contributions of the village, no one went hungry; the people all came together to create a bounty “fit for a King.”
How do we create a “Bounty”? We all know the “King” – Jesus Christ has blessed us time and again with faith, friendship, love, and joy.
In October we will be exploring opportunities to build and grow our faith, express our love for each other and our community, and increase our joy in the gifts that we are freely given. During this month long journey, please prayerfully consider what God is calling Peace Lutheran Church to do in 2011, and please pray about what God may be calling you to give our faith family – not just financially, but also in terms of your time and your talents.
Our journey will continue to revisit the Stone Soup Story as we look at different ingredients that we can give to our “soup.” As we look at these areas, we ask you to consider adding your own “stone” – of Faith, of Love, of Joy. These “stones” are included in a packet to be distributed beginning Oct 3, and these stones will be added to our “Stone Soup Story” board. We are asking each person to write about some act of faith, love or joy that can bless our community. For instance, the joy of singing in worship or the love of bringing food to our food collection, or the faith in praying for those who are grieving. The more specific, the better. What is your gift that you would like to bring?
On October 24th, we will celebrate “Stone Soup” Sunday. Each family unit will have a packet with a estimate of giving card that can be turned in for 2011 Estimate of Giving. We have also included a “Wish Stone”. Make this your “Wish Stone” – what do you wish you could give to Peace Lutheran? How much time do you wish you could share with Peace in worship, learning, prayer, and service? If you could, how much financially would you like to give? Let’s see what we can do by building our own “Stone Soup”! No names will be written on the stones.
Also on Stone Soup Sunday, Oct 24, we will be making stone soup in the kitchen. Everyone is asked to bring a little something to go in the pots….vegetable, meat or starch, as part of their worship that day. We will have someone there to organize everything. We will then enjoy our soup in a meal after the 11:00 service.
If you cannot attend on the 24th or other Sundays you can mail in your stone, drop it by the office or bring it on the first Sundays in November.
Be sure to pick up your packet on October 3
Food Collection Sunday
Be sure to bring non-perishable items for our monthly collection for Pasadena Community Ministries. We will see that it is delivered.
My colleague, Pastor Brian Gigee of New Life Lutheran in Pearland is on sabbatical and wrote about his attendance at one of the large churches in Houston. I invite you to read it. He has some good words about baptism.
http://briangigee.wordpress.com/
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationship. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesdays at 7:00pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in weekly study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog. We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study.
This week we will be doing session 3 on Part One. This week is on parenting and the ending of a marriage
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
Thank You’s
Thanks to all who put on the worship leaders appreciation lunch. We have a great group of committed servants of God.
Thanks to Vernon Vanderford and Gene Hlavaty for mowing our back lot. And to Don Cochran for taking care of lighting issues. They are faithful servants.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study group meets at 10:00am. We have concluded our study of other religions and will begin a study of the book of Galatians. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann Burn Unit
James Carver: Bayshore Rehabilitation
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
We are having to replace the air conditioning unit in the first floor of the education building. Cost is roughly $18,000. Please consider increasing you gifts to cover this cost.
Plus, our offerings in September have been low. We need to all increase our offering so that our community may continue to engage in mission and ministry. Thank you!
General Operating Fund deposits for September 12th:
9-05-10 $10,895.50
9-12-10 $6,381.50
9-19-10 $5662.84
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
October
November
December
Designated deposits for January 3rd through September 12th:
Adult Education $70
Building Fund (Mortgage) $13,652
Building Maintenance $200
Building Rental Fee $50
Fair Trade Coffee $502
Good Samaritan $128
Habitat for Humanity $1,340
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Labyrinth $852.25
Loose Offering $6,343.17
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Memorial Fund $5,371
Office Supplies $30
Parish Life (free-will offering 4th July) $220
Pasadena Community Ministries $4,057.7
Pasadena Faith in Action $130
Pastor Discretionary Fund $250
Pony Express $660
Ruth Petty Kitchen Fund $1,490
Sheet Music $940
Souper Bowl $454.70
Sound System $7,005
Sunday School $340.65
Telephone Refund $174.40
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod $5,800
Vacation Bible School $518
Wedding Deposit $550
World Hunger $170
Youth Expense/Confirmation $684.90
Youth Education/Concert $464
Youth Mission Trip $30
August Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $335,605 Estimated Income $370,000
Actual Expenses $368,670 Budgeted Expenses $370,000
Income vs. Expense ($33,065) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $154,532 $180,003
Administrative $30,363 $21,698
Mortgage $98,624 $98,624
Insurance $16,928 $14,933
Utilities $26,916 $24,600
Property $28,213 $21,400
Education $3,102 $1,333
Parish Life $451 $500
Stewardship $1,757 $1,333
Worship $6,264 $2,667
Music $185 $333
Youth $1,134 $1,000
From The Youth Director
Fall is here, as I was in the office and the weather outside was not higher than 80 degrees! Its going to be an exciting couple of weeks as a group of us are going to the Renaissance Festival to remember our German heritage, our Sr. High are planning our first fundraiser for our summer trip, and Jr. High are planning their service with the Reformation Celebration. But as the cooler weather is coming, I thank God for all the resources and blessings that I have in my life and those around us.
This month we are focusing on Stewardship with our “Stone Soup” ministry. I know the first thing that comes to mind when we think of stewardship, money is often the first thing that comes to mind. BUT THAT IS NOT STEWARDSHIP! It’s sharing the gifts that we are given by God: our talents, our gifts, our time, our… you fill the blank. So take this time to think of the talents and gifts that you have (if you think that you do not have gifts, come talk to me for the many resources that can help you find your gifts).
In case you did not hear, we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. Our October edition is fresh off the press! If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! Now we are looking for sponsors to help our walkers raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger and poverty at home and around the world. But we need some help in raising money for me! If you would like to cheer us on (or you want to walk with me) I will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. So if you are interested in helping, please contact Ben Remmert.
Young Adult Chillin’
DATE CHANGE AFTER OCT. 31: Calling all young adults ages 18-21! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night with a light devotional. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High And Jr. High Youth Group
DATE CHANGE FOR SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP AFTER OCT. 31! We are going to change the date of our Sr. High Youth Group because the week is busy for our youth who are in sports, academic clubs, or just need the Wednesday night to spend time with the family. For Jr. High youth group, we will continue to meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High will meet on Sunday at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Peace Lutheran after October 31. For Sr. high, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Next Sports Ministry Meeting - October 17, 2 Pm!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For October, we will continue to play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please if you are interested or curious about events happening in our community, please sign-up in the Narthex with your contact information or contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes - We Celebrate Our Students!
Today at 11:00 am we are going to celebrate our youth and their journey through communion instruction. Together we have learned about communion and the covenant that Jesus gave us through this very important sacrament. The kids have made their own communion kits complete with chalices, bread plate, bread recipes, and their work done in the class. Today we uplift the following youth:
Charlie Beck Noah Chicoria
Ian Hance Rhiannan Hicks
Breann Koon Maddie Koon
Nagham Mashraqi Naoum Mashraqi
Brad Million Dyzek Pettigrew
Kadin Pettigrew Nathan Swick
Ben Tillis Catie Tillis
We had a great time! If you we not able to make it this time, we are going to offer the class again in the spring! If there are any mistakes, please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records.
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 23rd, 6:00 PM
Halloween is here! Go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our Senior High, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet and leave at 6:00 pm and meet back at church and have a devotional on the Horror Stories in the Bible and end at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars which includes transportation and ticket prices.
October 9th, 9 AM-5 PM: Oktoberfest At the Renaissance Festival
WE HAVE PURCHASED OUR TICKETS! What are we Lutheran if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gifts stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. We have a total of 14 that have signed up so I have already purchased our tickets! So the plan is to meet at Peace Lutheran at 8:00 am and carpool to the Renaissance Festival, and leave at 3:00 pm to come back to Peace. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event for those that have signed up. We will be collecting money now until October 6, please make your checks payable to Peace Lutheran Church (write “Oktoberfest in the memo section of your check.)
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 21, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. This huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. The classes will be held on October 10th, where children and parents are invited to come together. On October 17th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering At Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21st
As a teen, challenges are constant. It’s not always easy to remember that you have a firm foundation in God and His Word. Lutherhill is here to show how God’s wisdom and power and love and grace are guiding and protecting you. 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. Sign ups are in the Narthex and youth bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Reformation Day: Oct. 31 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
It’s that time of the year! This year at Peace Lutheran Church we are going to celebrate this important Lutheran holiday with a good old fashion Underground Lutheran Gathering where our children are going to be to try and find the reformers around church to find clues to the location of the Lutheran gathering. But be careful as you may run into someone that does not want you to meet with the Reformers. At the end of our large group activity, we are going to close in a camp style worship together. Our Jr. High and Sr. High are invited to trick or treat at 2 pm for canned food for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Its going to be a lot of fun and we are asking our youth to wear your Halloween costumes to church. Lunch will be provided! So come one come all!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant located at 7325 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, on October 24th from 11:00 am until after 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King at (281) 961-0803.
Bazaar Raffle Tickets On Sale
Raffle Ticket sales will continue in between services. Anyone wishing to work the day of the Bazaar at the check outs, selling Raffle Tickets, etc, Ask for the sign up sheet when you purchase your Raffle Tickets. For those of you who have taken a tin or plate for baked goods, please deliver them to the church October 14 & 15 so that they may be priced before the Bazaar. If you are donating a plant they must be turned in October 14 & 15 also. Crafts items that you are working on at home must be turned October 14th. Someone will be available in the Fellowship Hall to take your donations. Thanks for all your help. Have a blessed day.
PCM Sunday Today
On the first Sunday of the month we hold a Food Drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. There is always a big need for cereals, peanut butter and jellies. Monetary donations are always welcome too. Checks should be made payable to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section be sure to write “PCM”. Don’t forget the Food Drive is always on going. We deliver food on the Tuesday following the first Monday. Please place food donations on or in the cabinets in the hallway between the narthex and fellowship. Thank you for your continued support.
We will continue to collect clothing in all sizes, but children sizes including shoes are greatly needed. We will have basket or boxes under the large table in the narthex.
50+ Bus Trip
October 13th - Museum of National History (on Circle Lane) - 9:30 am, Lake Jackson Hatchery (Plantation Street) 11:00 am (45 minute tour and fish feeding – wear walking shoes, long pants, and mosquito spray), and Lunch at Ryan's.
Cost: Program Donation ($3.00) + Lunch Money + FREE. We will leave the church at 8:00 am.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia (281) 487-4961 or Judy (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.
Nursery Attendant Wanted
We are seeking to fill a position for a nursery attendant during all three Sunday worship services. If you or someone that you know may be interested please contact Darla Haygood at (713) 986-0502 or (281) 487-7173 or dhaygood@meador.com.
Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives
Joann Hutton’s class has moved from Room 201 to Room 204. We are still in Lesson 1, so it’s not too late to join in on this lively, loving group of people.
October 3, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we will be hearing about faith and the faith of a mustard seed. See this online resource for more information. Text Week Jesus teaches us that faith and wishing are not the same thing. Instead, faith is about being obediently trusting of others. My sermon title is "Do What Has to Be Done".
Stone Soup Appeal
We will also be kicking off our 4 week stewardship appeal called "Stone Soup". Be sure to pick up your stewardship packet at church on the next two Sundays and return your "wish stone" and estimate of giving card on October 24. Read below for more information.
Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Eastern Europe, there was a great famine in which people jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors. One day a wandering soldier came into a village and began asking questions as if he planned to stay for the night.
"There's not a bite to eat in the whole province," he was told. "Better keep moving on." "Oh, I have everything I need," he said. "In fact, I was thinking of making some stone soup to share with all of you." He pulled an iron cauldron from his wagon, filled it with water, and built a fire under it. Then, with great ceremony, he drew an ordinary-looking stone from a velvet bag and dropped it into the water.
By now, hearing the rumor of food, most of the villagers had come to the square or watched from their windows. As the soldier sniffed the "broth" and licked his lips in anticipation, hunger began to overcome their skepticism. "Ahh," the soldier said to himself rather loudly, "I do like a tasty stone soup. Of course, stone soup with cabbage -- that's hard to beat." Soon a villager approached hesitantly, holding a cabbage he'd retrieved from its hiding place, and added it to the pot. "Capital!" cried the soldier. "You know, I once had stone soup with cabbage and a bit of salt beef as well, and it was fit for a king." The village butcher managed to find some salt beef . . . and so it went, through potatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and so on, until there was indeed a delicious meal for all. The villagers offered the soldier a great deal of money for the magic stone, but he refused to sell and traveled on the next day.
The moral is that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.
Is the “Stone Soup” story just an old fable or can it we use it at Peace Lutheran to guide our actions for 2011? As we journey into the coming year, we are faced with a lot of hurdles – a weak economy, declining membership, and stressful schedules. Sometimes, it seems like we take one step forward, but two steps back. What can anyone do to build and grow our Mission at Peace Lutheran Church?
The “Stone Soup” story shows us what can be accomplished with the combined efforts of “a village.” With the contributions of the village, no one went hungry; the people all came together to create a bounty “fit for a King.”
How do we create a “Bounty”? We all know the “King” – Jesus Christ has blessed us time and again with faith, friendship, love, and joy.
In October we will be exploring opportunities to build and grow our faith, express our love for each other and our community, and increase our joy in the gifts that we are freely given. During this month long journey, please prayerfully consider what God is calling Peace Lutheran Church to do in 2011, and please pray about what God may be calling you to give our faith family – not just financially, but also in terms of your time and your talents.
Our journey will continue to revisit the Stone Soup Story as we look at different ingredients that we can give to our “soup.” As we look at these areas, we ask you to consider adding your own “stone” – of Faith, of Love, of Joy. These “stones” are included in a packet to be distributed beginning Oct 3, and these stones will be added to our “Stone Soup Story” board. We are asking each person to write about some act of faith, love or joy that can bless our community. For instance, the joy of singing in worship or the love of bringing food to our food collection, or the faith in praying for those who are grieving. The more specific, the better. What is your gift that you would like to bring?
On October 24th, we will celebrate “Stone Soup” Sunday. Each family unit will have a packet with a estimate of giving card that can be turned in for 2011 Estimate of Giving. We have also included a “Wish Stone”. Make this your “Wish Stone” – what do you wish you could give to Peace Lutheran? How much time do you wish you could share with Peace in worship, learning, prayer, and service? If you could, how much financially would you like to give? Let’s see what we can do by building our own “Stone Soup”! No names will be written on the stones.
Also on Stone Soup Sunday, Oct 24, we will be making stone soup in the kitchen. Everyone is asked to bring a little something to go in the pots….vegetable, meat or starch, as part of their worship that day. We will have someone there to organize everything. We will then enjoy our soup in a meal after the 11:00 service.
If you cannot attend on the 24th or other Sundays you can mail in your stone, drop it by the office or bring it on the first Sundays in November.
Be sure to pick up your packet on October 3
Food Collection Sunday
Be sure to bring non-perishable items for our monthly collection for Pasadena Community Ministries. We will see that it is delivered.
My colleague, Pastor Brian Gigee of New Life Lutheran in Pearland is on sabbatical and wrote about his attendance at one of the large churches in Houston. I invite you to read it. He has some good words about baptism.
http://briangigee.wordpress.com/
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationship. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesdays at 7:00pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in weekly study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog. We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study.
This week we will be doing session 3 on Part One. This week is on parenting and the ending of a marriage
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
Thank You’s
Thanks to all who put on the worship leaders appreciation lunch. We have a great group of committed servants of God.
Thanks to Vernon Vanderford and Gene Hlavaty for mowing our back lot. And to Don Cochran for taking care of lighting issues. They are faithful servants.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study group meets at 10:00am. We have concluded our study of other religions and will begin a study of the book of Galatians. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann Burn Unit
James Carver: Bayshore Rehabilitation
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
We are having to replace the air conditioning unit in the first floor of the education building. Cost is roughly $18,000. Please consider increasing you gifts to cover this cost.
Plus, our offerings in September have been low. We need to all increase our offering so that our community may continue to engage in mission and ministry. Thank you!
General Operating Fund deposits for September 12th:
9-05-10 $10,895.50
9-12-10 $6,381.50
9-19-10 $5662.84
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
October
November
December
Designated deposits for January 3rd through September 12th:
Adult Education $70
Building Fund (Mortgage) $13,652
Building Maintenance $200
Building Rental Fee $50
Fair Trade Coffee $502
Good Samaritan $128
Habitat for Humanity $1,340
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Labyrinth $852.25
Loose Offering $6,343.17
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Memorial Fund $5,371
Office Supplies $30
Parish Life (free-will offering 4th July) $220
Pasadena Community Ministries $4,057.7
Pasadena Faith in Action $130
Pastor Discretionary Fund $250
Pony Express $660
Ruth Petty Kitchen Fund $1,490
Sheet Music $940
Souper Bowl $454.70
Sound System $7,005
Sunday School $340.65
Telephone Refund $174.40
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod $5,800
Vacation Bible School $518
Wedding Deposit $550
World Hunger $170
Youth Expense/Confirmation $684.90
Youth Education/Concert $464
Youth Mission Trip $30
August Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $335,605 Estimated Income $370,000
Actual Expenses $368,670 Budgeted Expenses $370,000
Income vs. Expense ($33,065) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $154,532 $180,003
Administrative $30,363 $21,698
Mortgage $98,624 $98,624
Insurance $16,928 $14,933
Utilities $26,916 $24,600
Property $28,213 $21,400
Education $3,102 $1,333
Parish Life $451 $500
Stewardship $1,757 $1,333
Worship $6,264 $2,667
Music $185 $333
Youth $1,134 $1,000
From The Youth Director
Fall is here, as I was in the office and the weather outside was not higher than 80 degrees! Its going to be an exciting couple of weeks as a group of us are going to the Renaissance Festival to remember our German heritage, our Sr. High are planning our first fundraiser for our summer trip, and Jr. High are planning their service with the Reformation Celebration. But as the cooler weather is coming, I thank God for all the resources and blessings that I have in my life and those around us.
This month we are focusing on Stewardship with our “Stone Soup” ministry. I know the first thing that comes to mind when we think of stewardship, money is often the first thing that comes to mind. BUT THAT IS NOT STEWARDSHIP! It’s sharing the gifts that we are given by God: our talents, our gifts, our time, our… you fill the blank. So take this time to think of the talents and gifts that you have (if you think that you do not have gifts, come talk to me for the many resources that can help you find your gifts).
In case you did not hear, we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. Our October edition is fresh off the press! If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! Now we are looking for sponsors to help our walkers raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger and poverty at home and around the world. But we need some help in raising money for me! If you would like to cheer us on (or you want to walk with me) I will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. So if you are interested in helping, please contact Ben Remmert.
Young Adult Chillin’
DATE CHANGE AFTER OCT. 31: Calling all young adults ages 18-21! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night with a light devotional. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High And Jr. High Youth Group
DATE CHANGE FOR SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP AFTER OCT. 31! We are going to change the date of our Sr. High Youth Group because the week is busy for our youth who are in sports, academic clubs, or just need the Wednesday night to spend time with the family. For Jr. High youth group, we will continue to meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High will meet on Sunday at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Peace Lutheran after October 31. For Sr. high, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Next Sports Ministry Meeting - October 17, 2 Pm!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For October, we will continue to play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please if you are interested or curious about events happening in our community, please sign-up in the Narthex with your contact information or contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes - We Celebrate Our Students!
Today at 11:00 am we are going to celebrate our youth and their journey through communion instruction. Together we have learned about communion and the covenant that Jesus gave us through this very important sacrament. The kids have made their own communion kits complete with chalices, bread plate, bread recipes, and their work done in the class. Today we uplift the following youth:
Charlie Beck Noah Chicoria
Ian Hance Rhiannan Hicks
Breann Koon Maddie Koon
Nagham Mashraqi Naoum Mashraqi
Brad Million Dyzek Pettigrew
Kadin Pettigrew Nathan Swick
Ben Tillis Catie Tillis
We had a great time! If you we not able to make it this time, we are going to offer the class again in the spring! If there are any mistakes, please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records.
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 23rd, 6:00 PM
Halloween is here! Go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our Senior High, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet and leave at 6:00 pm and meet back at church and have a devotional on the Horror Stories in the Bible and end at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars which includes transportation and ticket prices.
October 9th, 9 AM-5 PM: Oktoberfest At the Renaissance Festival
WE HAVE PURCHASED OUR TICKETS! What are we Lutheran if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gifts stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. We have a total of 14 that have signed up so I have already purchased our tickets! So the plan is to meet at Peace Lutheran at 8:00 am and carpool to the Renaissance Festival, and leave at 3:00 pm to come back to Peace. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event for those that have signed up. We will be collecting money now until October 6, please make your checks payable to Peace Lutheran Church (write “Oktoberfest in the memo section of your check.)
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 21, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. This huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. The classes will be held on October 10th, where children and parents are invited to come together. On October 17th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering At Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21st
As a teen, challenges are constant. It’s not always easy to remember that you have a firm foundation in God and His Word. Lutherhill is here to show how God’s wisdom and power and love and grace are guiding and protecting you. 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. Sign ups are in the Narthex and youth bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Reformation Day: Oct. 31 12:30 PM-3:00 PM
It’s that time of the year! This year at Peace Lutheran Church we are going to celebrate this important Lutheran holiday with a good old fashion Underground Lutheran Gathering where our children are going to be to try and find the reformers around church to find clues to the location of the Lutheran gathering. But be careful as you may run into someone that does not want you to meet with the Reformers. At the end of our large group activity, we are going to close in a camp style worship together. Our Jr. High and Sr. High are invited to trick or treat at 2 pm for canned food for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Its going to be a lot of fun and we are asking our youth to wear your Halloween costumes to church. Lunch will be provided! So come one come all!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant located at 7325 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, on October 24th from 11:00 am until after 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King at (281) 961-0803.
Bazaar Raffle Tickets On Sale
Raffle Ticket sales will continue in between services. Anyone wishing to work the day of the Bazaar at the check outs, selling Raffle Tickets, etc, Ask for the sign up sheet when you purchase your Raffle Tickets. For those of you who have taken a tin or plate for baked goods, please deliver them to the church October 14 & 15 so that they may be priced before the Bazaar. If you are donating a plant they must be turned in October 14 & 15 also. Crafts items that you are working on at home must be turned October 14th. Someone will be available in the Fellowship Hall to take your donations. Thanks for all your help. Have a blessed day.
PCM Sunday Today
On the first Sunday of the month we hold a Food Drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. There is always a big need for cereals, peanut butter and jellies. Monetary donations are always welcome too. Checks should be made payable to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section be sure to write “PCM”. Don’t forget the Food Drive is always on going. We deliver food on the Tuesday following the first Monday. Please place food donations on or in the cabinets in the hallway between the narthex and fellowship. Thank you for your continued support.
We will continue to collect clothing in all sizes, but children sizes including shoes are greatly needed. We will have basket or boxes under the large table in the narthex.
50+ Bus Trip
October 13th - Museum of National History (on Circle Lane) - 9:30 am, Lake Jackson Hatchery (Plantation Street) 11:00 am (45 minute tour and fish feeding – wear walking shoes, long pants, and mosquito spray), and Lunch at Ryan's.
Cost: Program Donation ($3.00) + Lunch Money + FREE. We will leave the church at 8:00 am.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia (281) 487-4961 or Judy (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.
Nursery Attendant Wanted
We are seeking to fill a position for a nursery attendant during all three Sunday worship services. If you or someone that you know may be interested please contact Darla Haygood at (713) 986-0502 or (281) 487-7173 or dhaygood@meador.com.
Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives
Joann Hutton’s class has moved from Room 201 to Room 204. We are still in Lesson 1, so it’s not too late to join in on this lively, loving group of people.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
For 18th Sunday after Pentecost,
September 26, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we will be hearing the story of Lazarus and the rich man http://www.textweek.com/yearc/properc21.htm A very powerful and hard hitting story about seeing the poverty around us and reaching out with love and compassion.. The title of my sermon is "Bridging the Gap".
We will be receiving new members this Sunday and are rejoicing over their enthusiasm of our community and desire to join us in gathering, proclaiming and serving.
We will also be showing appreciation to our worship leaders and musicians this Sunday. We also continue to invite all the members of peace to engage in this ministry. We have so many openings for service. Please try it, you might like it.
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationships. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in weekly study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog.
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study. This week we will be doing session 2 on Part One.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September Is Worship Servants Recruitment Month
We have been blessed with some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community.
You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up.
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges.
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Thank You’s
Thanks to the 4 people who attended the forum on the ELCA.. We had a great discussion.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study group meets at 10:00 am with our study of other religions. We will be studying Buddhism this next Wednesday. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann IMU. Severely injured in motorcycle accident
Julius Worley: Bayshore
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Our Christian sympathy to Don & Janette Knutson on the death of Don’s aunt (Shirley Webb) on Wednesday afternoon.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
We are having to replace the air conditioning unit in the first floor of the education building. Cost is roughly $18,000. Please consider increasing you gifts to cover this cost.
Plus, our offerings in September have been low. We need to all increase our offering so that our community may continue to engage in mission and ministry. Thank you!
General Operating Fund deposits for September 12th:
9-05-10 $10,895.50
9-12-10 $6,381.50
9-19-10 $5662.84
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
October
November
December
Designated deposits for January 3rd through September 12th:
Adult Education $70
Building Fund (Mortgage) $13,652
Building Maintenance $200
Building Rental Fee $50
Fair Trade Coffee $502
Good Samaritan $128
Habitat for Humanity $1,340
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Labyrinth $852.25
Loose Offering $6,343.17
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Memorial Fund $5,371
Office Supplies $30
Parish Life (free-will offering 4th July) $220
Pasadena Community Ministries $4,057.7
Pasadena Faith in Action $130
Pastor Discretionary Fund $250
Pony Express $660
Ruth Petty Kitchen Fund $1,490
Sheet Music $940
Souper Bowl $454.70
Sound System $7,005
Sunday School $340.65
Telephone Refund $174.40
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod $5,800
Vacation Bible School $518
Wedding Deposit $550
World Hunger $170
Youth Expense/Confirmation $684.90
Youth Education/Concert $464
Youth Mission Trip $30
August Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $335,605 Estimated Income $370,000
Actual Expenses $368,670 Budgeted Expenses $370,000
Income vs. Expense ($33,065) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $154,532 $180,003
Administrative $30,363 $21,698
Mortgage $98,624 $98,624
Insurance $16,928 $14,933
Utilities $26,916 $24,600
Property $28,213 $21,400
Education $3,102 $1,333
Parish Life $451 $500
Stewardship $1,757 $1,333
Worship $6,264 $2,667
Music $185 $333
Youth $1,134 $1,000
From The Youth Director
Wow, this past weekend was super busy. We had a great time bowling together on Friday with our Senior High and Young Adults, we rocked out on Saturday learning about our spiritual gifts with the Junior High, and had our first communion instruction and guided our 4-5 year olds in their journey with understanding the importance of worship and the church calendar! I can not say thanks enough for our youth, our parents, and our adult sponsors that helped out with making these events possible.
Reflecting on the previous weekend, I found myself pondering, “Where does God come to you?” With our Jr. High students, we talked about how God can speak to us through music that is on the radio. For Sr. High and our Young Adults, we found God talking to us through sports and through each other. Finally for our children, it is through our parents and our traditions. But where else does God come to us? So this week I challenge our families and youth to look at their days and see where does God communicate with you?
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! Now we are looking for sponsors to help sour walkers raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World services to fight hunger, poverty at home and around the world. But I need some help in raising money for me! If you would like to cheer me on (or you want to walk with me) I will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. So if you are interested in helping, please contact Ben Remmert.
Young Adult Chillin’ Date Change After Oct.31
Calling all young adults ages 18-26 years old! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night with a light devotional. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group Date Change For Sr. High Youth Group After Oct. 31!
We are going to change the date of our Sr. High Youth Group because the week is busy for our youth who are in sports, academic clubs, or just need the Wednesday night to spend time with the family. For Jr. High youth group, we will continue to meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation, but Sr. High will meet on Sunday at 3:00-4:30 pm at Peace Lutheran after October 31 For sr. high, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- October 17th, 2:00 pm!
Every third Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For October, we will continue to play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please, if you are interested or curious about events happening in our community, please sign-up in the Narthex with your contact information or contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes
On Sunday at 1:00 PM we are going to continue our communion celebration for our youth as we begin by discussing the important elements of communion where we will make our communion chalice and bread plate. We will bake bread and be stomping on grapes on Saturday, October 2 at the church kitchen at 10:00 am, and the children will receive their Communion on October 3 at 11:00 service.
Milestone Ministry- Worship And Church Calendar (4-5 Year Olds): Today At 11:00 Service!
On Sunday at 11:00 am Worship Service all the 4-5 year olds and their families will be blessed by our congregation as our 4-5 year olds continue their celebration of this important milestone with their families and also will be presented with a reminder of this milestone for their families. Last week, we discussed the purpose of worship and the church calendar. Here are the kids that are being recognized.
Andrew Berry Morgan Baughman
Sara Beck Trenton Blair
Ben Chicoria Brady Casas
Jacob Craft Nathan Cordero
William Glazener Elise Hagemeister
Kiera Hance Caleb Herod
Drew Holland Ethan Hughes
Brody Lambert Camryn Leslie
Nadeem Mashraqi Nimat Mashraqi
Joshua Menn Marissa Papich
William Regan Aidan Purgason
Rowan Svetlik Kristina Troutman
If there are any corrections, please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records!
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 23rd, 6:00 Pm
Halloween is here! Go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our Senior High, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet at 6:00 pm and meet back at church at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars.
October 9th, 9:00 am-5 pm:
Oktoberfest at the Renaissance Festival. We Have Bought Our Tickets!
What Are We Lutherans if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gifts stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. We have a total of 14 that have signed up so I have already bought our tickets! So the plan is to meet at Peace Lutheran at 8:00 am and carpool to the Renaissance Festival and leave at 3:00 pm to come back to Peace. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event for those that have signed up. We will be collecting money now until October 6th. Please make your checks payable to Peace Lutheran Church and write “Oktoberfest” in the memo section.
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 2, 7:00 Pm
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. This huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. On October 24th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21st
As a teen, challenges are constant. It’s not always easy to remember that you have a firm foundation in God and His Word. Lutherhill is here to show how God’s wisdom and power and love and grace are guiding and protecting you. 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. Sign ups are in the Narthex and youth bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Reformation Day: Oct. 31 12:30 Pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year! This year at Peace Lutheran Church we are going to celebrate this important Lutheran holiday with a good old fashion Underground Lutheran Gathering where our children are going to be to try and find the reformers around church to find clues to the location of the Lutheran gathering. But be careful as you may run into someone that does not want you to meet with the Reformers. At the end of our large group activity, we are going to close in a camp style worship together. Our Jr. High and Sr. High are invited to trick or treat at 2:00 pm for canned food for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Its going to be a lot of fun and we are asking our youth to wear your Halloween costumes to church. Lunch will be provided! So come one come all!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Any questions on this group, please contact Owen King.
Tellers Needed
One of our tellers has dropped out, so we are in need of a replacement to help count the offering on Sunday morning. You would be counting with another person four times a year. Training will be provided. If you are interested or have any questions please call Joe DeKunder (281) 481-2954 or (281) 269-7255.
Nursery Attendant Wanted
We are seeking to fill a position for a nursery attendant during all three Sunday worship services. If you or someone that you know may be interested please contact Darla Haygood at (713) 986-0502 or (281) 487-7173 or dhaygood@meador.com.
Bazaar News
We need everyone’s help the day of the Bazaar (October16) for this year’s Bazaar to be a success. Look for a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex. We will continue to sell Raffle Tickets between services. If you have not chosen a tin or plate for Baked Goods please do so. Look for the cart in the Narthex to make your choice. Have a blessed day.
Pasadena Community Ministry Needs
Next Sunday, October 3, we will hold our monthly Food Drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. There is always a big need for cereals, peanut butter and jellies. Monetary donations are always welcome too. Checks should be made payable to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section be sure to write “PCM”. Don’t forget the Food Drive is always on going. We deliver food on the Tuesday following the first Monday. Please place food donations on or in the cabinets in the hallway between the narthex and fellowship. Thank you for your continued support.
We will continue to collect clothing in all sizes, but children sizes including shoes are greatly needed. We will have basket or boxes under the large table in the narthex.
Jany
Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is 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 for these women and children and with getting the children back in school and rehabilitations and training for the Mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-Perishable food items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex)
Personal Hygene Items - Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,
Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. God Bless.
50+ Bus Trip
October 13th - Museum of National History (on Circle Lane) - 9:30 am
Lake Jackson Hatchery (Plantation Street) 11:00 am
(45 minute tour and fish feeding – wear walking shoes, long pants, and mosquito spray)
Lunch at Ryan's
Cost: Program Donation ($3.00) + Lunch Money + FREE. We will leave the church at 8:00 am.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia (281) 487-4961 or Judy (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.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be placed in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Remember to continue to donate your used toners, and ink cartridges. This saves the environment and helps up purchase our papers, inks and card stock to make cards. Thank you, Creative Hands Ministry
Brotherhood Breakfast
All men of the congregation and guests are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 am for our monthly breakfast. If you have any questions about this group please contact Weldon Wilkerson (713) 941-1184.
September 26, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
This Sunday we will be hearing the story of Lazarus and the rich man http://www.textweek.com/yearc/properc21.htm A very powerful and hard hitting story about seeing the poverty around us and reaching out with love and compassion.. The title of my sermon is "Bridging the Gap".
We will be receiving new members this Sunday and are rejoicing over their enthusiasm of our community and desire to join us in gathering, proclaiming and serving.
We will also be showing appreciation to our worship leaders and musicians this Sunday. We also continue to invite all the members of peace to engage in this ministry. We have so many openings for service. Please try it, you might like it.
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationships. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in weekly study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog.
We have about 10 of us who are meeting in the upstairs conference room.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study. This week we will be doing session 2 on Part One.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September Is Worship Servants Recruitment Month
We have been blessed with some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community.
You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up.
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges.
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Thank You’s
Thanks to the 4 people who attended the forum on the ELCA.. We had a great discussion.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study group meets at 10:00 am with our study of other religions. We will be studying Buddhism this next Wednesday. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann IMU. Severely injured in motorcycle accident
Julius Worley: Bayshore
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Our Christian sympathy to Don & Janette Knutson on the death of Don’s aunt (Shirley Webb) on Wednesday afternoon.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
We are having to replace the air conditioning unit in the first floor of the education building. Cost is roughly $18,000. Please consider increasing you gifts to cover this cost.
Plus, our offerings in September have been low. We need to all increase our offering so that our community may continue to engage in mission and ministry. Thank you!
General Operating Fund deposits for September 12th:
9-05-10 $10,895.50
9-12-10 $6,381.50
9-19-10 $5662.84
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
October
November
December
Designated deposits for January 3rd through September 12th:
Adult Education $70
Building Fund (Mortgage) $13,652
Building Maintenance $200
Building Rental Fee $50
Fair Trade Coffee $502
Good Samaritan $128
Habitat for Humanity $1,340
Haiti Relief Fund $1,390
Labyrinth $852.25
Loose Offering $6,343.17
Lutherhill Camp Registration $170
Memorial Fund $5,371
Office Supplies $30
Parish Life (free-will offering 4th July) $220
Pasadena Community Ministries $4,057.7
Pasadena Faith in Action $130
Pastor Discretionary Fund $250
Pony Express $660
Ruth Petty Kitchen Fund $1,490
Sheet Music $940
Souper Bowl $454.70
Sound System $7,005
Sunday School $340.65
Telephone Refund $174.40
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod $5,800
Vacation Bible School $518
Wedding Deposit $550
World Hunger $170
Youth Expense/Confirmation $684.90
Youth Education/Concert $464
Youth Mission Trip $30
August Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $335,605 Estimated Income $370,000
Actual Expenses $368,670 Budgeted Expenses $370,000
Income vs. Expense ($33,065) deficit
YTD Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget
Salaries $154,532 $180,003
Administrative $30,363 $21,698
Mortgage $98,624 $98,624
Insurance $16,928 $14,933
Utilities $26,916 $24,600
Property $28,213 $21,400
Education $3,102 $1,333
Parish Life $451 $500
Stewardship $1,757 $1,333
Worship $6,264 $2,667
Music $185 $333
Youth $1,134 $1,000
From The Youth Director
Wow, this past weekend was super busy. We had a great time bowling together on Friday with our Senior High and Young Adults, we rocked out on Saturday learning about our spiritual gifts with the Junior High, and had our first communion instruction and guided our 4-5 year olds in their journey with understanding the importance of worship and the church calendar! I can not say thanks enough for our youth, our parents, and our adult sponsors that helped out with making these events possible.
Reflecting on the previous weekend, I found myself pondering, “Where does God come to you?” With our Jr. High students, we talked about how God can speak to us through music that is on the radio. For Sr. High and our Young Adults, we found God talking to us through sports and through each other. Finally for our children, it is through our parents and our traditions. But where else does God come to us? So this week I challenge our families and youth to look at their days and see where does God communicate with you?
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! Now we are looking for sponsors to help sour walkers raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World services to fight hunger, poverty at home and around the world. But I need some help in raising money for me! If you would like to cheer me on (or you want to walk with me) I will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. So if you are interested in helping, please contact Ben Remmert.
Young Adult Chillin’ Date Change After Oct.31
Calling all young adults ages 18-26 years old! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night with a light devotional. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group Date Change For Sr. High Youth Group After Oct. 31!
We are going to change the date of our Sr. High Youth Group because the week is busy for our youth who are in sports, academic clubs, or just need the Wednesday night to spend time with the family. For Jr. High youth group, we will continue to meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation, but Sr. High will meet on Sunday at 3:00-4:30 pm at Peace Lutheran after October 31 For sr. high, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Next Sports Ministry Meeting- October 17th, 2:00 pm!
Every third Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For October, we will continue to play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please, if you are interested or curious about events happening in our community, please sign-up in the Narthex with your contact information or contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes
On Sunday at 1:00 PM we are going to continue our communion celebration for our youth as we begin by discussing the important elements of communion where we will make our communion chalice and bread plate. We will bake bread and be stomping on grapes on Saturday, October 2 at the church kitchen at 10:00 am, and the children will receive their Communion on October 3 at 11:00 service.
Milestone Ministry- Worship And Church Calendar (4-5 Year Olds): Today At 11:00 Service!
On Sunday at 11:00 am Worship Service all the 4-5 year olds and their families will be blessed by our congregation as our 4-5 year olds continue their celebration of this important milestone with their families and also will be presented with a reminder of this milestone for their families. Last week, we discussed the purpose of worship and the church calendar. Here are the kids that are being recognized.
Andrew Berry Morgan Baughman
Sara Beck Trenton Blair
Ben Chicoria Brady Casas
Jacob Craft Nathan Cordero
William Glazener Elise Hagemeister
Kiera Hance Caleb Herod
Drew Holland Ethan Hughes
Brody Lambert Camryn Leslie
Nadeem Mashraqi Nimat Mashraqi
Joshua Menn Marissa Papich
William Regan Aidan Purgason
Rowan Svetlik Kristina Troutman
If there are any corrections, please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records!
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 23rd, 6:00 Pm
Halloween is here! Go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our Senior High, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet at 6:00 pm and meet back at church at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars.
October 9th, 9:00 am-5 pm:
Oktoberfest at the Renaissance Festival. We Have Bought Our Tickets!
What Are We Lutherans if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gifts stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. We have a total of 14 that have signed up so I have already bought our tickets! So the plan is to meet at Peace Lutheran at 8:00 am and carpool to the Renaissance Festival and leave at 3:00 pm to come back to Peace. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event for those that have signed up. We will be collecting money now until October 6th. Please make your checks payable to Peace Lutheran Church and write “Oktoberfest” in the memo section.
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 2, 7:00 Pm
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. This huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. On October 24th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. Hi Gathering at Lutherhill!: Nov. 19-21st
As a teen, challenges are constant. It’s not always easy to remember that you have a firm foundation in God and His Word. Lutherhill is here to show how God’s wisdom and power and love and grace are guiding and protecting you. 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. Sign ups are in the Narthex and youth bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Reformation Day: Oct. 31 12:30 Pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year! This year at Peace Lutheran Church we are going to celebrate this important Lutheran holiday with a good old fashion Underground Lutheran Gathering where our children are going to be to try and find the reformers around church to find clues to the location of the Lutheran gathering. But be careful as you may run into someone that does not want you to meet with the Reformers. At the end of our large group activity, we are going to close in a camp style worship together. Our Jr. High and Sr. High are invited to trick or treat at 2:00 pm for canned food for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Its going to be a lot of fun and we are asking our youth to wear your Halloween costumes to church. Lunch will be provided! So come one come all!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Any questions on this group, please contact Owen King.
Tellers Needed
One of our tellers has dropped out, so we are in need of a replacement to help count the offering on Sunday morning. You would be counting with another person four times a year. Training will be provided. If you are interested or have any questions please call Joe DeKunder (281) 481-2954 or (281) 269-7255.
Nursery Attendant Wanted
We are seeking to fill a position for a nursery attendant during all three Sunday worship services. If you or someone that you know may be interested please contact Darla Haygood at (713) 986-0502 or (281) 487-7173 or dhaygood@meador.com.
Bazaar News
We need everyone’s help the day of the Bazaar (October16) for this year’s Bazaar to be a success. Look for a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex. We will continue to sell Raffle Tickets between services. If you have not chosen a tin or plate for Baked Goods please do so. Look for the cart in the Narthex to make your choice. Have a blessed day.
Pasadena Community Ministry Needs
Next Sunday, October 3, we will hold our monthly Food Drive for Pasadena Community Ministries. There is always a big need for cereals, peanut butter and jellies. Monetary donations are always welcome too. Checks should be made payable to Peace Lutheran Church and in the memo section be sure to write “PCM”. Don’t forget the Food Drive is always on going. We deliver food on the Tuesday following the first Monday. Please place food donations on or in the cabinets in the hallway between the narthex and fellowship. Thank you for your continued support.
We will continue to collect clothing in all sizes, but children sizes including shoes are greatly needed. We will have basket or boxes under the large table in the narthex.
Jany
Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is 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 for these women and children and with getting the children back in school and rehabilitations and training for the Mothers. Items they are in need of include:
Non-Perishable food items
Cleaning Products
Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex)
Personal Hygene Items - Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,
Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations. God Bless.
50+ Bus Trip
October 13th - Museum of National History (on Circle Lane) - 9:30 am
Lake Jackson Hatchery (Plantation Street) 11:00 am
(45 minute tour and fish feeding – wear walking shoes, long pants, and mosquito spray)
Lunch at Ryan's
Cost: Program Donation ($3.00) + Lunch Money + FREE. We will leave the church at 8:00 am.
For more information or to register for this trip, please call Virginia (281) 487-4961 or Judy (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.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be placed in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Remember to continue to donate your used toners, and ink cartridges. This saves the environment and helps up purchase our papers, inks and card stock to make cards. Thank you, Creative Hands Ministry
Brotherhood Breakfast
All men of the congregation and guests are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 am for our monthly breakfast. If you have any questions about this group please contact Weldon Wilkerson (713) 941-1184.
Friday, September 17, 2010
For 17th Sunday after Pentecost
September 19, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
We have this interesting story about a steward who tries to recover from squandering his master's property. In the end Jesus challenges us to decide between service of God and wealth. Ultimately this is our choice. Who are you going to serve? What is your life going to be about? As a community that follows Christ we are on this journey of learning and practicing what it means to be the servants of God. I hope that you will enjoy the service and will attend.
Womens Thankoffering Sunday
We will give thanks for the ministry of our women's group this Sunday and invite the women of peace to make offering in support of their wonderful work. I think we need to never ever take for granted what this fantastic group of ladies does to further the work of God. Their commitment and dedication to serving our Lord is one of the heart beats of our community. Blessings to all and their faithful leadership
Open forum on the ELCA and ELCA Town Hall Meeting: Sunday, 4-6pm
We will meet at 4:00 pm to listen to Bishop Mark Hanson lead an online live open forum on the ELCA and then offer opportunity for us to discuss any issues concerning the ELCA. We will meet in the nave in the sanctuary.
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationships. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in a 10 week study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September Is Worship Servants Recruitment Month
We have been blessed by some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community.
You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up.
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges.
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Thank You’s
Thanks to all who participated in the congregation meeting and the feedback.. The council will share their evaluation in the near future.
Thanks for all the prayers and support for Bill Cook and the family of Millie Speck Clayton.
Thanks for all who helped with the Fiesta Dinner and those who attended. It was a big success. We are in the process of raising funds for the labyrinth project
No Wednesday Morning Bible Study Next Week
Because of the Sr. Citizens Day on Wednesday we will not have the morning Bible study. Bring a dish and a friend and join the seniors for a game of dominoes and lunch!
The Wednesday Bible Study group will resume on September 29th at 10:00 am with our study of other religions. We will be studying Buddhism on that day. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann SICU. Severely injured in motorcycle accident
Cindy Smith: Methodist
Helen Shoppa: Patients
Brett Thornton: Released
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Sympathy to the family and friends of Millie Speck Clayton whose funeral was September 16th at Peace. Also to the family and friends of little Sophie Knight, niece of Steve & Angie Kresse who went to be with the Lord on September 15th.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From The Youth Director
Thank you for putting together our college care packages and writing your notes of encouragement. As our college students are finishing their first rounds of exams, I know they will appreciate our warm prayers and concerns.
In case you did not hear, we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME VOLUNTEERS (BY SEPTEMBER 22) AND SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! First Presbyterian asked us for some walkers (1K-10K) so that we can raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger poverty at home and around the world. We will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. This is a large community effort in Pasadena and I would love to make this our big family service event for the fall. So if you’re interested, please contact me or sign up on our sign-in sheet in the narthex.
Young Adult Chillin’
Calling all young adults 18-26 years old! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Starbucks on Fairmont Parkway on Sundays at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group
Summer is only just a few more weeks longer and how many times can you watch the same movie or play the same video game. Why not come to our Jr. High and Sr. High youth groups where we will have fun fellowship while trying to stay cool in the Houston heat. For Jr. High youth group, we will meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm! For Sr. High, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Volleyball Registration and Sports Ministry Meeting Today!
Today we are going to meet to talk about a new ministry that we can begin here at Peace Lutheran, our Sports Ministry. Every third Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For September, we will play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please if you are curious, please come today at 2:00 pm so that we can begin this new ministry together. If you not able to make it, please contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes
WE BEGIN OUR CLASSES TODAY! Today at 1:00 pm we are going to begin our communion classes for our youth as we begin by discussing the purpose of communion. If you are not able to come to today’s class, we still have two other classes at 1:00 pm on September 26th, and on October 2nd at 10:00 am, we will bake bread in the church kitchen and stomp on grapes. The children will receive their Communion on October 3rd at the 11:00 service. Please contact Ben Remmert or sign up on the youth and family board
Milestone Ministry - Worship and Church Calendar (4-5 year olds): Today!
Research from the youth and family institute has discovered that spiritual healthy families practice their faith outside of the church. So we are going to celebrate milestones that our children and youth go through in their lives. Today, all the 4-5 year olds and their families at 9:45 am Sunday School time, we are going to go over the purpose of worship and the church calendar. On September 26th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone. So if your interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 30th, 6:00 PM
Halloween is here, go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our senior high, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet at 6:00 pm, and meet back at church at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars.
October 9th, 9 am-5 pm: Oktoberfest at the Renaissance Festival
PLEASE SIGN UP EITHER IN THE NARTHEX OR YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD! What are we Lutherans if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday? The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gift stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. It’s a huge event and I think our families here would have a lot of fun. So what I am planning is that if we get over 20 people, we can meet at Peace Lutheran and rent a bus to go over to the festival (additional $15). If you’re interested, we will have a sign up sheet in the narthex. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event.
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 21st, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. At this huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
\Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. On October 24th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Blood Pressure Screening
Our free monthly blood pressure screening will be held on Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Library. This is for all ages. Children too!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on September 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King.
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
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.
Bazaar News
Five weeks and counting to October 16th Bazaar 2010. We will continue to sell raffle tickets each Sunday between services. If you have not purchased your tickets please do so at that time. We will be asking the women of Peace to pick up a container (tin or plate) to be filled with baked goods for the Bazaar Bake Sale. Look for the cart in the Narthex to choose your container. Craft items completed may be turned in at this time also. A reminder, we will have a plant table in the Bazaar. We hope everyone will donate a plant. Plants and Baked goods may be turned in Thursday and Friday October 14th & 15th in the Fellowship Hall. Have a blessed week.
Donations Needed For Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children, and is located at 2210 Wichita, Pasadena, TX. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have been sleeping in their cars. Please consider making a donation of any of the following items:
Non-Perishable food items (including canned meats - Tuna, Span etc.)
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Feminine Hygiene and Personal Hygiene Items
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be place in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Jany and Sherri
Convention News
The 23rd Annual Convention of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodical Womens’ Organization will be held here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 8:00 AM. “Ignite Your Spirit With Your Gifts” will be our theme and we will have gifts galore. Workshops will be offered as a gift to you by Sharon Sledge, Jany Reeve and many more. Convention Co-Chairs Peg Swavely and Mavis Greif are working long and hard to bring you a great convention. Jeanene Konviska and Virginia Rodriguez will be cooking up a great breakfast and lunch for you with the help of Sam’s and Antonio’s. Pastor David
Tart will be our Chaplain for convention and will conduct the opening devotional and closing worship service. Friday night before convention will be a mixer and get to know you at House of Prayer Lutheran Church just a little ways down Space Center. Registration fee is $55.00. Forms are on two tables in the Narthex under the gifts. For more information, see Mavis, Jeanene, Virginia, Marilyn Seich or me. Plan now to come out to support your friends AND have a good time. I hope to see you here.
Ann Nicholson, President
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod, Women of the ELCA
COME MEET YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Texas Senator Mike Jackson, Dist. 11
Texas Representative John Davis, Dist. 129
Texas Representative Ken Legler, Dist. 144
September 23, 2010
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
at Zion Lutheran Church
5050 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. S.
Pasadena, TX 77505
For more information contact Pam or Moriah Guthrie at (281) 461-6200.
(Sponsored by Nassau Bay Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.)
September 19, 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.
This Sundays Events
Sunday's Sermon
We have this interesting story about a steward who tries to recover from squandering his master's property. In the end Jesus challenges us to decide between service of God and wealth. Ultimately this is our choice. Who are you going to serve? What is your life going to be about? As a community that follows Christ we are on this journey of learning and practicing what it means to be the servants of God. I hope that you will enjoy the service and will attend.
Womens Thankoffering Sunday
We will give thanks for the ministry of our women's group this Sunday and invite the women of peace to make offering in support of their wonderful work. I think we need to never ever take for granted what this fantastic group of ladies does to further the work of God. Their commitment and dedication to serving our Lord is one of the heart beats of our community. Blessings to all and their faithful leadership
Open forum on the ELCA and ELCA Town Hall Meeting: Sunday, 4-6pm
We will meet at 4:00 pm to listen to Bishop Mark Hanson lead an online live open forum on the ELCA and then offer opportunity for us to discuss any issues concerning the ELCA. We will meet in the nave in the sanctuary.
Other News..................
New Administrator Begins Monday, October 4th (changed due to complications of schedule).
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to our expectations.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationships. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 pm I am inviting all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in a 10 week study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September Is Worship Servants Recruitment Month
We have been blessed by some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community.
You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up.
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges.
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Thank You’s
Thanks to all who participated in the congregation meeting and the feedback.. The council will share their evaluation in the near future.
Thanks for all the prayers and support for Bill Cook and the family of Millie Speck Clayton.
Thanks for all who helped with the Fiesta Dinner and those who attended. It was a big success. We are in the process of raising funds for the labyrinth project
No Wednesday Morning Bible Study Next Week
Because of the Sr. Citizens Day on Wednesday we will not have the morning Bible study. Bring a dish and a friend and join the seniors for a game of dominoes and lunch!
The Wednesday Bible Study group will resume on September 29th at 10:00 am with our study of other religions. We will be studying Buddhism on that day. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Bill Cook: Memorial Hermann SICU. Severely injured in motorcycle accident
Cindy Smith: Methodist
Helen Shoppa: Patients
Brett Thornton: Released
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Sympathy to the family and friends of Millie Speck Clayton whose funeral was September 16th at Peace. Also to the family and friends of little Sophie Knight, niece of Steve & Angie Kresse who went to be with the Lord on September 15th.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From The Youth Director
Thank you for putting together our college care packages and writing your notes of encouragement. As our college students are finishing their first rounds of exams, I know they will appreciate our warm prayers and concerns.
In case you did not hear, we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010
WE NEED SOME VOLUNTEERS (BY SEPTEMBER 22) AND SPONSORS (OCTOBER 6)! First Presbyterian asked us for some walkers (1K-10K) so that we can raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger poverty at home and around the world. We will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. This is a large community effort in Pasadena and I would love to make this our big family service event for the fall. So if you’re interested, please contact me or sign up on our sign-in sheet in the narthex.
Young Adult Chillin’
Calling all young adults 18-26 years old! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Starbucks on Fairmont Parkway on Sundays at 7:30 pm where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group
Summer is only just a few more weeks longer and how many times can you watch the same movie or play the same video game. Why not come to our Jr. High and Sr. High youth groups where we will have fun fellowship while trying to stay cool in the Houston heat. For Jr. High youth group, we will meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm! For Sr. High, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. There will be more announcements and information on the youth board, church bulletin, and our facebook page!
Volleyball Registration and Sports Ministry Meeting Today!
Today we are going to meet to talk about a new ministry that we can begin here at Peace Lutheran, our Sports Ministry. Every third Sunday of the Month at 2:00 PM, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together to play. For September, we will play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please if you are curious, please come today at 2:00 pm so that we can begin this new ministry together. If you not able to make it, please contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes
WE BEGIN OUR CLASSES TODAY! Today at 1:00 pm we are going to begin our communion classes for our youth as we begin by discussing the purpose of communion. If you are not able to come to today’s class, we still have two other classes at 1:00 pm on September 26th, and on October 2nd at 10:00 am, we will bake bread in the church kitchen and stomp on grapes. The children will receive their Communion on October 3rd at the 11:00 service. Please contact Ben Remmert or sign up on the youth and family board
Milestone Ministry - Worship and Church Calendar (4-5 year olds): Today!
Research from the youth and family institute has discovered that spiritual healthy families practice their faith outside of the church. So we are going to celebrate milestones that our children and youth go through in their lives. Today, all the 4-5 year olds and their families at 9:45 am Sunday School time, we are going to go over the purpose of worship and the church calendar. On September 26th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone. So if your interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High- Haunted House Tour October 30th, 6:00 PM
Halloween is here, go through any Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Target and you can already see the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. But for our senior high, we are going to be going on a Haunted House tour. We will meet at the church first for a light devotion and meal and then go through some haunted houses. We will meet at 6:00 pm, and meet back at church at 12:00 am. Cost is $40 dollars.
October 9th, 9 am-5 pm: Oktoberfest at the Renaissance Festival
PLEASE SIGN UP EITHER IN THE NARTHEX OR YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD! What are we Lutherans if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday? The Renaissance Festival on its opening weekend is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gift stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. It’s a huge event and I think our families here would have a lot of fun. So what I am planning is that if we get over 20 people, we can meet at Peace Lutheran and rent a bus to go over to the festival (additional $15). If you’re interested, we will have a sign up sheet in the narthex. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event.
Next Parent Huddle Time: October 21st, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. We had our first huddle in September and had great discussions. At this huddle, we will continue our discussions of the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip. 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!
Next Milestone: “10 Commandments” October 17th
\Just to give a head start in October, our next milestone celebration is going to be for our 1st and 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the 10 Commandments and how they are still important to our lives today. We will also spend the time making our own commandments to help us remember them in our everyday lives. On October 24th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone at our 11:00 service. So if you’re interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Blood Pressure Screening
Our free monthly blood pressure screening will be held on Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Library. This is for all ages. Children too!
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on September 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King.
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
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.
Bazaar News
Five weeks and counting to October 16th Bazaar 2010. We will continue to sell raffle tickets each Sunday between services. If you have not purchased your tickets please do so at that time. We will be asking the women of Peace to pick up a container (tin or plate) to be filled with baked goods for the Bazaar Bake Sale. Look for the cart in the Narthex to choose your container. Craft items completed may be turned in at this time also. A reminder, we will have a plant table in the Bazaar. We hope everyone will donate a plant. Plants and Baked goods may be turned in Thursday and Friday October 14th & 15th in the Fellowship Hall. Have a blessed week.
Donations Needed For Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children, and is located at 2210 Wichita, Pasadena, TX. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have been sleeping in their cars. Please consider making a donation of any of the following items:
Non-Perishable food items (including canned meats - Tuna, Span etc.)
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Feminine Hygiene and Personal Hygiene Items
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be place in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Jany and Sherri
Convention News
The 23rd Annual Convention of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodical Womens’ Organization will be held here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 8:00 AM. “Ignite Your Spirit With Your Gifts” will be our theme and we will have gifts galore. Workshops will be offered as a gift to you by Sharon Sledge, Jany Reeve and many more. Convention Co-Chairs Peg Swavely and Mavis Greif are working long and hard to bring you a great convention. Jeanene Konviska and Virginia Rodriguez will be cooking up a great breakfast and lunch for you with the help of Sam’s and Antonio’s. Pastor David
Tart will be our Chaplain for convention and will conduct the opening devotional and closing worship service. Friday night before convention will be a mixer and get to know you at House of Prayer Lutheran Church just a little ways down Space Center. Registration fee is $55.00. Forms are on two tables in the Narthex under the gifts. For more information, see Mavis, Jeanene, Virginia, Marilyn Seich or me. Plan now to come out to support your friends AND have a good time. I hope to see you here.
Ann Nicholson, President
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod, Women of the ELCA
COME MEET YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Texas Senator Mike Jackson, Dist. 11
Texas Representative John Davis, Dist. 129
Texas Representative Ken Legler, Dist. 144
September 23, 2010
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
at Zion Lutheran Church
5050 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. S.
Pasadena, TX 77505
For more information contact Pam or Moriah Guthrie at (281) 461-6200.
(Sponsored by Nassau Bay Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
For 16th Sunday after Pentecost
September 12, 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.
This Sundays Events
College Sunday
We are asking everyone to wear or bring something that shows their favorite college. We will be praying for our college students that day and blessing care packages that we will send them. We will have a special display for each of our students in the fellowship hall.
You can bring an item(s) that you think a college student would use or enjoy to place in their care packages. We have about 15 students.
Congregation Meeting after 11:00 am Service
We will have a meeting to review our financial situation, vote on a proposed by-law change to switch the election cycle for council members and officers from January to September so that the new council members can be part of the visioning of the next year's ministry and mission planning. We will also have a report from our survey and give members an opportunity to share feedback. Subjects: Worship and Music, Outreach, Education, Council Communication, Pastoral Leadership, Programs.
We hope to have a very productive meeting and ask that you please plan to stay if at all possible.
We plan to be done by 1:30. We need at least 59 people to have a quorum so please take this meeting seriously and plan to stay.
Enrollment of the 2010-2011 Confirmation Class at the 11:00 Service
We will be thanking God for the Holy Spirit working in these young people's lives and asking for God's blessing on their spiritual journey.
Sunday's Sermon
The title of my sermon is "Connected" and will lift up the imagine of God's kingdom as a place where no one is allowed to live alone. God calls us to be a passionate community that seeks to bring everyone under the umbrella of Grace and inclusion in God's joyful banquet.
New Administrator Begins Monday, September 13.
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff this Monday. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to the nature of the ministry. Next week we will more fully introduce you to her.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationship. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesday, September 21 at 7pm I am invite all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in a 10 week study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study.
We also have a sign-up in the narthex.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September is worship servants recruitment month
We have been blessed by some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community. You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Open forum on the ELCA and ELCA Town Hall meeting, Sunday September 19, 4-6pm
We will meet at 4:00 pm to listen to Bishop Mark Hanson lead an online live open forum on the ELCA and then offer opportunity for us to discuss any issues concerning the ELCA.
Thank You’s
Thanks to Darla Haygood and the Personnel and Policy team for all their hard work in managing the hiring process of the new director of administration.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Resumes
The Wednesday Bible Study group has resumed at 10:00am with our study of other religions. We are currently studying Islam. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Karen Dahse: Released
Don Knudson: Patients
Sam Smith: Released
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From The Youth Director
What an exciting day it is today. We have our college students and our confirmands to celebrate today. It is great to be a part of a community where we uplift these people. I remember from my days in confirmation and college where it was the love and prayers of my friends and family that got me through these years. Thanks be to God for you all! But this is not the only day we should uplift our college students so I encourage our congregation to continue to pray for these students and all the members of our congregation and the world.
I also wanted to let everyone know that we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
Recognition of Our Confirmation Class of 2010-2011- Sunday!
We are also going to officially recognize our new confirmands today at our 11:00 worship service, so here is a list of confirmation students this year!
Jacob Glazener Jacob Jett Kimberly Knowles Breann Koon Maddie Koon Jenna Lambert Kalyn Leslie Lauren Leslie Megan Loredo Joy Moore Kevin Moore Adam Sasek Jada Smith Aubrie Wells John Woodard Seth Woodard Dyzek Pettigrew
Great class, and we are excited for the coming year! We ask for your prayers throughout the year as we explore together our Christian and Lutheran heritage. If we forgot anyone, we are very sorry, please contact Ben Remmert so he can correct our records.
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010. We Need Some Volunteers and Sponsors!
First Presbyterian asked us for some walkers (1K-10K) so that we can raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger poverty at home and around the world. We will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. This is a large community effort in Pasadena and I would love to make this our big family service event for the fall. So if you’re interested, please contact me or sign up on our sign-in sheet in the narthex.
Young Adult Chillin’
Calling all young adults ages 18-26! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Starbucks on Fairmont Parkway on Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm, and where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group
How many times can you watch the same movie or play the same video game? Why not come to our Jr. High and Sr. High youth groups where we will have fun fellowship while trying to stay cool in the Houston heat. For Jr. High youth group, we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - 8:30pm! For Sr. High, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. 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.
Jr. High Lock-In: Rockin’ Leadership: September 18th at 6:00 pm till September 19th at 8:30 am
You have been in school for almost one month. Are you tired of the routine? Need to get away? Well come on over to the Junior High Lock-In where we will have fun fellowship, where we will have a rock out costume contest, guitar hero contests, and learn more about what it means to have a rockin’ style of leadership through devotions and worships. Cost is only $10 per person. And be sure to bring a friend!
Softball and Volleyball Registration
We could not get enough people to sign up for softball, but we still have some time for volleyball registration. However, for those that have signed up, I am thinking of holding on the third Sunday of every month a time where anyone that is interested can come to Peace Lutheran to play a sport. For September, we will play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please, if you are curious, please contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes. Sign Ups Are On The Youth Bulletin Board!
We are coming down to the date! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes on September 19 and 26 at 1:00 pm. We will bake bread and stomp on grapes on Saturday, October 2 at the church kitchen at 10:00 am, and the Communion Celebration will be on October 3, Reformation Sunday, at the service their families normally attend. Please contact Ben Remmert or sign up on the youth and family board, ITS NOT TOO LATE.
College Recognition Sunday
In the narthex, we will set up a table where you can prepare a college kit that we are going to send to our college students. We also ask that you fill out a note card where we can let the college students know they are in our prayers. If you have any other items that you feel our college students would enjoy, please feel free to bring them as we will send care packages through out the year. Here are our college students:
Kevin Benson, Jenna Dockan, Jessica Dockan, Jessica Gaul, Christina Hanna, Joshua Jorgenson, Chelsea Lambert, Jonathan Klinkerman, Kevin Lambert, Karen Tart, Amanda Thompson, Tyler Werner, Brandi Wells, Kelsi Ural, Joanne Bowman
If we missed a name, sorry. Please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records.
Milestone Ministry- Worship and Church Calendar (4-5 year olds)
Research from the youth and family institute has discovered that spiritual healthy families practice their faith outside of the church. So we are going to celebrate milestones that our children and youth go through in their lives. On September 19th, I invite all the 4-5 year olds and their families at 9:45 am as I teach about worship and the church calendar. On September 26th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High- PJ Night Bowling, September 17th
Please Sign Up Either In The Narthex Or Youth Bulletin Board!
High School has been going on for a while and you need a break from your daily routine. So come on over to Peace where we will have a light dinner, have the best PJ contest, and then go bowling till the late hours of the night. We will meet at 8:00 pm and bowl until 2:00 am. Cost is $10 dollars.
October 9th, 9:00 Am-5 Pm: Oktoberfest at The Renaissance Festival
Please Sign Up Either In The Narthex Or Youth Bulletin Board!
What are we Lutheran if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival, on its opening weekend, is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gift stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. It’s a huge event and I think our families here would have a lot of fun. So what I am planning is that if we get over 20 people, we can meet at Peace Lutheran and rent a bus to go over to the festival (additional $15). If you’re interested, we will have a sign up sheet in the narthex. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event.
Parent Huddle Time: September 16th, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. At this huddle, we will discuss the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip.
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!
Thank Offering Ingathering Sunday
September 19th is Thank Offering Ingathering Sunday and all women of the ELCA participate in this effort. It is one way of showing our thanks to our Lord by placing an offering in the basket for blessings that have been bestowed upon you. This money is used for many worthwhile projects such as helping our women in seminary, feeding the hungry, help in missions and many more ways. Please mark your calendars, and may God continue to shower blessings on everyone of you.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love, mercy and walk humbly.
The LWR Coffee Project helps Lutherans answer that call by righting the injustices faced by small-scale farmers around the world. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Check out the table in the narthex today.
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on September 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Please prayerfully consider donating items needed to complete a Health Kit. Items for Health Kits are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with nail file also acceptable (please no emery boards)
One Adult Toothbrush in original packaging
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. If you have any question, please contact Carol Young.
Habitat for Humanity House August Update
As of the end of August the Habitat for Humanity House that is being built in Pasadena with the help of volunteers from Peace is nearing completion. The exterior has been painted and the dry wall installed and prime painted.
During all Saturdays in September volunteers are needed. If you can work, all that is needed is for you to show up at the house at 1018 Ann St. in Pasadena. Ann St. is one block west of Pasadena Blvd. near Town Square Mall. To reach Ann St. you turn west off of Pasadena Blvd. at Beverly St. and proceed one block west. The scheduled work for September includes installing interior doors, trim, cabinetry, kitchen appliances, interior painting, and landscaping.
If you have questions or need directions you may call me at 281-930-0074 (home) or 281-782-0453 (cell) or by email at tedbrenneman@yahoo.com
Ted Brenneman,
Peace Lutheran Habitat for Humanity Champion.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010, as we know that everyone is busy finishing up their crafts for the bazaar. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be place in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Jany and Sherri
Donations Needed For Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children, and is located at 2210 Wichita, Pasadena, TX. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have been sleeping in their cars. Please consider making a donation of any of the following items:
Non-Perishable food items (including canned meats - Tuna, Span etc.)
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Feminine Hygiene and Personal Hygiene Items
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations.
Convention News
The 23rd Annual Convention of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodical Womens’ Organization will be held here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 8:00 AM. “Ignite Your Spirit With Your Gifts” will be our theme and we will have gifts galore. Workshops will be offered as a gift to you by Sharon Sledge, Jany Reeve and many more. Convention Co-Chairs Peg Swavely and Mavis Greif are working long and hard to bring you a great convention. Jeanene Konviska and Virginia Rodriguez will be cooking up a great breakfast and lunch for you with the help of Sam’s and Antonio’s. Pastor David Tart will be our Chaplain for convention and will conduct the opening devotional and closing worship service. Friday night before convention will be a mixer and get to know you at House of Prayer Lutheran Church just a little ways down Space Center. Registration fee is $55.00. Forms are on two tables in the Narthex under the gifts. For more information, see Mavis, Jeanene, Virginia, Marilyn Seich or me. Plan now to come out to support your friends AND have a good time. I hope to see you here.
Ann Nicholson, President
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod, Women of the ELCA
No Girls’ Night Out In September
Due to the Women’s annual convention we won’t be having Girls’ Night out in September. Look for information on our October event.
September 12, 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.
This Sundays Events
College Sunday
We are asking everyone to wear or bring something that shows their favorite college. We will be praying for our college students that day and blessing care packages that we will send them. We will have a special display for each of our students in the fellowship hall.
You can bring an item(s) that you think a college student would use or enjoy to place in their care packages. We have about 15 students.
Congregation Meeting after 11:00 am Service
We will have a meeting to review our financial situation, vote on a proposed by-law change to switch the election cycle for council members and officers from January to September so that the new council members can be part of the visioning of the next year's ministry and mission planning. We will also have a report from our survey and give members an opportunity to share feedback. Subjects: Worship and Music, Outreach, Education, Council Communication, Pastoral Leadership, Programs.
We hope to have a very productive meeting and ask that you please plan to stay if at all possible.
We plan to be done by 1:30. We need at least 59 people to have a quorum so please take this meeting seriously and plan to stay.
Enrollment of the 2010-2011 Confirmation Class at the 11:00 Service
We will be thanking God for the Holy Spirit working in these young people's lives and asking for God's blessing on their spiritual journey.
Sunday's Sermon
The title of my sermon is "Connected" and will lift up the imagine of God's kingdom as a place where no one is allowed to live alone. God calls us to be a passionate community that seeks to bring everyone under the umbrella of Grace and inclusion in God's joyful banquet.
New Administrator Begins Monday, September 13.
We welcome Bernadette Anderson to our staff this Monday. We are excited about her addition to our ministry and look forward to her gifts. She will be working 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling due to the nature of the ministry. Next week we will more fully introduce you to her.
Journeying Faithfully Together: Human Sexuality and the ELCA
It has been a year since our church voted to allow a congregation to call a minister who is in a same sex publicly accountable relationship. I know that people in our congregation and community have some lingering resentments because of this decision and think that the ELCA is losing a moral compass. I have heard this and I totally respect a person's right to have and share their feelings, opinions and thoughts. I don't think someone else has to be wrong in order for me to be right. I, however, hope and pray that our community will stay focused not on laws of conduct, but on the bigger question of how we might lift the burdens of others and invite them to live lives of dignity and grace. Say what you will about this decision, but it is obvious to me that allowing such ministers is lifting a burden off those who for many years struggled with accepting who they are and loving who they want. The decision is allowing congregations that dearly love their minister the freedom for him or her to serve them with the good gifts of the Gospel.
I am very saddened by those who seek to disassociate over this decision or any policy or social statement of the church. I think such a decision to separate or not support helps no one to grow. Thus, on Tuesday, September 21 at 7pm I am invite all who struggle with this issue to come to Peace and join in a 10 week study of human sexuality that will include study of homosexuality and the ELCA policy. The approach to such issues is not polarization, but study, prayer, reflection and open minded dialog.
Here are the downloads in preparation for the study.
We also have a sign-up in the narthex.
Talking Together As Christians about tough social issues
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part One, ELCA Studies on Sexuality
Journeying Faithfully Together: Part Two, The Church and Homosexuality
September is worship servants recruitment month
We have been blessed by some very faithful servants who give tirelessly to make sure that our worship services happen. Their numbers have dwindled and we have a huge opportunity for you to share in the fun and joy of serving God's people. We have openings for ushers, readers, assisting ministers, acolytes, crucifers, communion servers. This is a great place to plug into our community. You can sign up on Sunday morning or online at Worship Servant Sign up
We are also recruiting for the new "Choir of Peace", a group that gathers on Sunday morning at 8:30am for rehearsal and then performs at the 9:45 service. They also can provide special music for the 11:00 service. For information and to offer your voice to leading the people of God, contact Martha Digges
On Sunday, September 26 after the 11:00 am service in the fellowship hall, we are going to have a dinner to welcome everyone and thank them for serving others with the great gift of the Gospel.
Open forum on the ELCA and ELCA Town Hall meeting, Sunday September 19, 4-6pm
We will meet at 4:00 pm to listen to Bishop Mark Hanson lead an online live open forum on the ELCA and then offer opportunity for us to discuss any issues concerning the ELCA.
Thank You’s
Thanks to Darla Haygood and the Personnel and Policy team for all their hard work in managing the hiring process of the new director of administration.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Resumes
The Wednesday Bible Study group has resumed at 10:00am with our study of other religions. We are currently studying Islam. We meet in the upstairs conference room. Everyone is welcome!
Pastoral Care Notes
Karen Dahse: Released
Don Knudson: Patients
Sam Smith: Released
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From The Youth Director
What an exciting day it is today. We have our college students and our confirmands to celebrate today. It is great to be a part of a community where we uplift these people. I remember from my days in confirmation and college where it was the love and prayers of my friends and family that got me through these years. Thanks be to God for you all! But this is not the only day we should uplift our college students so I encourage our congregation to continue to pray for these students and all the members of our congregation and the world.
I also wanted to let everyone know that we also have a youth ministry newsletter which highlights our ministries going on here at Peace, Jr. and Sr. High Students of the Month, and our mission together. If you would like a copy, they are on the table in the narthex and soon will be online on our website!
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
281-468-4686
benr@welcometopeace.com
Recognition of Our Confirmation Class of 2010-2011- Sunday!
We are also going to officially recognize our new confirmands today at our 11:00 worship service, so here is a list of confirmation students this year!
Jacob Glazener Jacob Jett Kimberly Knowles Breann Koon Maddie Koon Jenna Lambert Kalyn Leslie Lauren Leslie Megan Loredo Joy Moore Kevin Moore Adam Sasek Jada Smith Aubrie Wells John Woodard Seth Woodard Dyzek Pettigrew
Great class, and we are excited for the coming year! We ask for your prayers throughout the year as we explore together our Christian and Lutheran heritage. If we forgot anyone, we are very sorry, please contact Ben Remmert so he can correct our records.
C.R.O.P. Walk 2010. We Need Some Volunteers and Sponsors!
First Presbyterian asked us for some walkers (1K-10K) so that we can raise money for Pasadena Community Ministry and Church World service to fight hunger poverty at home and around the world. We will be walking at Rotary Pavilion Crenshaw Park on Sunday October 10th at 1:30 pm. This is a large community effort in Pasadena and I would love to make this our big family service event for the fall. So if you’re interested, please contact me or sign up on our sign-in sheet in the narthex.
Young Adult Chillin’
Calling all young adults ages 18-26! Do you need a time where you can leave your worries from school and work to relax, sit, get some great food, and have a great time for fellowship? Then you should come to our “Chillin” events where we meet at Starbucks on Fairmont Parkway on Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm, and where we have time to catch up on the week and decide together as a group on the activity for the night. Check out our church bulletin, youth board, or our facebook page for more information!
Sr. High and Jr. High Youth Group
How many times can you watch the same movie or play the same video game? Why not come to our Jr. High and Sr. High youth groups where we will have fun fellowship while trying to stay cool in the Houston heat. For Jr. High youth group, we meet at Peace Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm right before Confirmation. Sr. High meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - 8:30pm! For Sr. High, I encourage you to bring an item that we can snack on as we do our fellowship together. 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.
Jr. High Lock-In: Rockin’ Leadership: September 18th at 6:00 pm till September 19th at 8:30 am
You have been in school for almost one month. Are you tired of the routine? Need to get away? Well come on over to the Junior High Lock-In where we will have fun fellowship, where we will have a rock out costume contest, guitar hero contests, and learn more about what it means to have a rockin’ style of leadership through devotions and worships. Cost is only $10 per person. And be sure to bring a friend!
Softball and Volleyball Registration
We could not get enough people to sign up for softball, but we still have some time for volleyball registration. However, for those that have signed up, I am thinking of holding on the third Sunday of every month a time where anyone that is interested can come to Peace Lutheran to play a sport. For September, we will play some softball in the field behind our church. We are hoping to make this a new ministry here at Peace so please, if you are curious, please contact Ben Remmert.
First Communion Classes. Sign Ups Are On The Youth Bulletin Board!
We are coming down to the date! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes on September 19 and 26 at 1:00 pm. We will bake bread and stomp on grapes on Saturday, October 2 at the church kitchen at 10:00 am, and the Communion Celebration will be on October 3, Reformation Sunday, at the service their families normally attend. Please contact Ben Remmert or sign up on the youth and family board, ITS NOT TOO LATE.
College Recognition Sunday
In the narthex, we will set up a table where you can prepare a college kit that we are going to send to our college students. We also ask that you fill out a note card where we can let the college students know they are in our prayers. If you have any other items that you feel our college students would enjoy, please feel free to bring them as we will send care packages through out the year. Here are our college students:
Kevin Benson, Jenna Dockan, Jessica Dockan, Jessica Gaul, Christina Hanna, Joshua Jorgenson, Chelsea Lambert, Jonathan Klinkerman, Kevin Lambert, Karen Tart, Amanda Thompson, Tyler Werner, Brandi Wells, Kelsi Ural, Joanne Bowman
If we missed a name, sorry. Please contact Ben Remmert so we can update our records.
Milestone Ministry- Worship and Church Calendar (4-5 year olds)
Research from the youth and family institute has discovered that spiritual healthy families practice their faith outside of the church. So we are going to celebrate milestones that our children and youth go through in their lives. On September 19th, I invite all the 4-5 year olds and their families at 9:45 am as I teach about worship and the church calendar. On September 26th, we will recognize our families and offer them a reminder of their milestone. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sr. High- PJ Night Bowling, September 17th
Please Sign Up Either In The Narthex Or Youth Bulletin Board!
High School has been going on for a while and you need a break from your daily routine. So come on over to Peace where we will have a light dinner, have the best PJ contest, and then go bowling till the late hours of the night. We will meet at 8:00 pm and bowl until 2:00 am. Cost is $10 dollars.
October 9th, 9:00 Am-5 Pm: Oktoberfest at The Renaissance Festival
Please Sign Up Either In The Narthex Or Youth Bulletin Board!
What are we Lutheran if we do not celebrate our biggest German holiday. The Renaissance Festival, on its opening weekend, is having an Oktoberfest themed day where there are over 200 performances, hundreds of gift stands, plenty of German foods, and also polka and yodeling contests. It’s a huge event and I think our families here would have a lot of fun. So what I am planning is that if we get over 20 people, we can meet at Peace Lutheran and rent a bus to go over to the festival (additional $15). If you’re interested, we will have a sign up sheet in the narthex. Cost will be $12 per adult, $6 for children for this event.
Parent Huddle Time: September 16th, 7:00 PM
You asked for it so here it is! It’s a time where our parents can meet with the youth director and share how our ministry together is going. Every Third Thursday of the month, I am asking for parents and youth to come together where we can share together. This is also a time where we discuss future events. At this huddle, we will discuss the Christmas Pageant, Confirmation, and Sr. High Summer Trip.
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!
Thank Offering Ingathering Sunday
September 19th is Thank Offering Ingathering Sunday and all women of the ELCA participate in this effort. It is one way of showing our thanks to our Lord by placing an offering in the basket for blessings that have been bestowed upon you. This money is used for many worthwhile projects such as helping our women in seminary, feeding the hungry, help in missions and many more ways. Please mark your calendars, and may God continue to shower blessings on everyone of you.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
The midweek Bible Study group is a “partner” in the coffee business and sells coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix through the Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Coffee Project. Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love, mercy and walk humbly.
The LWR Coffee Project helps Lutherans answer that call by righting the injustices faced by small-scale farmers around the world. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregation and homes, we are helping farmers receive a fair price that covers their cost of production and guarantees them a living wage for their labors. Check out the table in the narthex today.
Lunch Bunch
Parish Life Committee invites you to bring your family and join us for lunch at the Grand Buffet located at 8309 Spencer on September 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located on the Parish Life bulletin board in the back of the narthex. Any questions, please contact Owen King.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Please prayerfully consider donating items needed to complete a Health Kit. Items for Health Kits are as follows:
Hand Towels - Dark Colors
Wash Cloths - Dark Colors
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Comb - Wide Tooth
Band Aids
Nail File or Nail Clippers with nail file also acceptable (please no emery boards)
One Adult Toothbrush in original packaging
Look for the collection basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief. If you have any question, please contact Carol Young.
Habitat for Humanity House August Update
As of the end of August the Habitat for Humanity House that is being built in Pasadena with the help of volunteers from Peace is nearing completion. The exterior has been painted and the dry wall installed and prime painted.
During all Saturdays in September volunteers are needed. If you can work, all that is needed is for you to show up at the house at 1018 Ann St. in Pasadena. Ann St. is one block west of Pasadena Blvd. near Town Square Mall. To reach Ann St. you turn west off of Pasadena Blvd. at Beverly St. and proceed one block west. The scheduled work for September includes installing interior doors, trim, cabinetry, kitchen appliances, interior painting, and landscaping.
If you have questions or need directions you may call me at 281-930-0074 (home) or 281-782-0453 (cell) or by email at tedbrenneman@yahoo.com
Ted Brenneman,
Peace Lutheran Habitat for Humanity Champion.
Creative Hands
We are not scheduling a Creative Hands work day/night until after the Bazaar 2010, as we know that everyone is busy finishing up their crafts for the bazaar. We will do cards for our special members in October.
For future classes/workshops we are collecting:
-Beads, charms and memory wire and other jewelry makings
-Corks
-Roller Balls from roll on deodorants (or the empty container)
-Artificial carnations and small mums in fall and Christmas colors
-Plastic storage containers shoebox and sweater sizes
These items maybe be place in the basket under the WOP table. Thanks.
Jany and Sherri
Donations Needed For Sarah’s House
Sarah's House is a shelter for women who are in crisis and their children, and is located at 2210 Wichita, Pasadena, TX. These women have lost their jobs and can't afford housing. Many have been sleeping in their cars. Please consider making a donation of any of the following items:
Non-Perishable food items (including canned meats - Tuna, Span etc.)
Cleaning Products
Paper Products
Feminine Hygiene and Personal Hygiene Items
Look for a box in the Narthex under the Parish Life table for your donations.
Convention News
The 23rd Annual Convention of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodical Womens’ Organization will be held here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 8:00 AM. “Ignite Your Spirit With Your Gifts” will be our theme and we will have gifts galore. Workshops will be offered as a gift to you by Sharon Sledge, Jany Reeve and many more. Convention Co-Chairs Peg Swavely and Mavis Greif are working long and hard to bring you a great convention. Jeanene Konviska and Virginia Rodriguez will be cooking up a great breakfast and lunch for you with the help of Sam’s and Antonio’s. Pastor David Tart will be our Chaplain for convention and will conduct the opening devotional and closing worship service. Friday night before convention will be a mixer and get to know you at House of Prayer Lutheran Church just a little ways down Space Center. Registration fee is $55.00. Forms are on two tables in the Narthex under the gifts. For more information, see Mavis, Jeanene, Virginia, Marilyn Seich or me. Plan now to come out to support your friends AND have a good time. I hope to see you here.
Ann Nicholson, President
TX/LA Gulf Coast Synod, Women of the ELCA
No Girls’ Night Out In September
Due to the Women’s annual convention we won’t be having Girls’ Night out in September. Look for information on our October event.
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