For Sunday, February 20, 2011
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Once again, we are pleased to welcome Pastor Don Cole as our guest pastor on Sunday.
The Call Committee will be installed.
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Helen Shoppa: Triumph, Clear Lake
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer.
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Gay Meyer continues to recuperate at home.
Our Christian sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Betty Beken, mother of Katherine (David) Slater and Karen Dahse, who entered into God’s glory on February 12th. Her services were held here at Peace last Monday.
Treasurer’s Report
General Operating Fund deposits for February 2011.
2-6-11
$12,887.50
2-13-11
$8,182.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
YTD actual income is at 87% of our estimated income.
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11
$9,205.50
1-9-11
$6,725.50
1-16-11
$9,719.50
1-23-11
$7,785.50
1-30-11
$6,497.50
For January, we received 78% of our income goal.
January’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income
$40,754
Estimated Income
$44,167
Actual Expenses
$39,283
Budgeted Expenses
$44,167
Our expenses were less than our income for January by $1,470.
Special Congregational Meeting: February 27
Please mark your calendars and make a special effort to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a Call to our Youth Director, Ben Remmert, as an AiM for Youth & Family Ministries here at Peace.
We Have To Call Ben Again? What Does This Mean?
So some of you may wonder why do we have to vote on Ben Remmert again as our Director of Youth and Family Ministry? The answer is simple, because now I am called to ministry of Word and Service as an Associate in Ministry (AiM). Associates in Ministry are leaders who are commissioned for ministry to equip and enable others in their Christian lives. They are theologically trained lay ministers that specialize in service in congregations, provide leadership and support program ministries of the whole people of God and who possess a deep value to the church. They go through candidacy process that our ordained pastors go through to be leaders in our church and work hand in hand with our Word and Sacrament leaders.
So we are having a congregational meeting to vote to see if this is who you would want to help serve as your Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry. For now I am not only an individual theologically and academically trained for youth and family ministry, but I am called to serve in leadership in the whole Christian Church. So please come to our congregational meeting on Feb. 27th to vote if you want me to be your Associate in Ministry for your Youth and Family Ministries.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Call Committee Update
The first meeting of Peace Lutheran’s call committee was held Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 2:30 p.m.
Call committee members present: Sandy Tillis, Ed Buskirk, Weldon Wilkerson, Dawn Lambert, Joann Hutton, Ernie McWilliams, and Bob Wells (by teleconference). Also present were Pastor Don Carlson, Pastor Gary Morgan-Gohlke, Judy Griffin, Bernie Anderson, Darla Haygood and Mary King.
We are pleased to announce that Pastor Gary Morgan-Gohlke will be our Transition Coach.
The call process is just that - a process to find the right fit of our new pastor and our church. The call committee has been given a well prepared manual which provides the steps in accomplishing this.
Our first task is to develop our Ministry Site Profile (MSP). This call committee is committed to meeting each Sunday from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., until we complete the process of calling our new pastor. We ask all people at Peace Lutheran Church to set aside time to pray for the Call Process and for the pastor who will eventually be provided for us by our Lord.
The call committee is also committed to keeping you informed throughout this transition. We will be communicating regularly with the congregation as to our progress during Sunday morning announcements, updates in the bulletin, newsletter, and emails, and through conversations with individual members. Please contact a member of the call committee anytime you have any questions or would like to find out more about the process.
Blessings to all,
Peace Lutheran Church Call Committee
Calling All Praying People of Peace
A special Prayer Group is in the organizational process. The purpose of this group will be to pray, not only for the Call Committee, but also for all ministries of Peace during the call process.
It’s short notice, but, we want to begin praying as a group ASAP, so we will have a Let’s-Get-Started Meeting Sunday, February 20 at 3:00 PM (the same time the Call Committee will be meeting). The specific location in the church is yet to be determined. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex, and we ask that you prayerfully consider participating in this important ministry. If you want to participate, but cannot make the meeting due to a prior commitment, sign up anyway, and someone will be in touch to update you on any decisions made by the group. Also, if you have any thoughts or ideas to make this prayer journey more meaningful, by all means, bring them to the meeting. Prayer is something we can all do--men and women, young and old, so join us as we lift our hearts to God in prayer.
Nursery Volunteers Needed (Please Read – Very Important)
Discussion has been held about the number of children one Nursery Attendant can have at one time per State of Texas guidelines. State guidelines dictate 6 children of varying ages per attendant.
With this being said Peace Lutheran Church is not in a financial position to hire a 2nd attendant to be on standby in the event this situation takes place. Therefore, I am asking for ONE volunteer per service to be on standby in the event we get into this situation. If the Volunteer will check in with the Nursery Attendant, Joanne Bowman, prior to the service and pick up a pager then she will page you if she is in need of assistance where she has more than 6 children at one time.
Also, to the parents whose children stay in the Nursery, it is important that you sign your child in at the time you are dropping them off and Joanne will give you a pager to carry during the Service. This is simply in the event of an emergency and/or situation with your child where she needs your assistance since she can not leave the other children unattended to come and locate you in the Sanctuary.
I hope each Member of Peace will prayerfully consider volunteering your services in the Nursery on an as needed basis.
From the Youth Director
This week, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day is about appreciating the love ones in my life, it can be easy to sink into feelings of loneliness. Which can make people question about the relationship that we have with God, that with all our flaws and errors, why does God desire a relationship with us? We must always remember that God wants a relationship with us because that is who God is. God is just like a parent desiring relationship with his sons and daughters. God created us and is responsible for us; God loves us with a faithful and unfailing love that will endure forever. It is because of God’s love for us; we are accepted and called his children. Accept this love that God has for us with a grateful heart and love God in return. I hope this brings you closer to God; that God loves and cares for us all.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Sunday Refuge For Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? Why not come to a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light with a message that reflects our world today. Bring a friend!
Calling Sr. High and Young Adults: Need Help With Recycling Program
For the past months, we have been picking up papers from residents of the Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick-ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to The Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies.
WE NEED HELP, SR. HIGH AND YOUNG ADULTS, TO PICK UP THESE PAPERS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT BEN REMMERT.
Saints of Faith Milestone: March 20th at 9:45 am and March 27th at 11 am Worship
We are given our time together as a gift of God’s creation. People are given the choices to do what they want with their time. Our Christian faith calls us to live the life of the servant, the life that Jesus Christ lived. But can we truly live this life style? For those that accept the call to live the life of the suffering servant and preach the good news of Jesus Christ to the community, these are saints. This is what we are going to ask of our third graders for this milestone celebration as they will be learning about the people that helped shape our Christian story and heritage and how we can continue to shape the Christian story. So be sure to mark your calendar for this important milestone. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications- Due February 27
ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS UNTIL THE DUE DATE! Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult or Sr. High, we have applications out for staff. Camper Registrations (prek-6th grade) are on the table in the narthex.
Summer Lutherhill Rally Day!- February 27th!
We are going to have Matt Kindsvatter from Lutherhill to talk to us about Summer ministries. We are going to have some fun learning more about Lutherhill with some games, snacks, and fun. So please plan on coming to worship so Matt can talk about the ministries offered at Lutherhill. For the Sunday School class, we are going to have some fun playing some games, have a craft or two to create, and have a mini-day of Lutherhill for our Sunday School class. If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board as soon as possible so we can hold your spot. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting February 20!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. I we are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. We have also had more expressed interest in the softball and bowling league so if you are interested or need more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and Deep Leadership Meeting: New Date, Feb. 27th @ 2 Pm!
We have changed the date and time of our meetings to help accommodate schedules, so we will plan to meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2 pm. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discovers that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
Communion Instruction- April 3rd, April 10th, and April 17th at 1 pm
It’s coming up -- our spring class of Communion Instruction! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes every Sunday at 1pm on April 3rd , April 10th, and April 17th we are going to learn more about how communion is our gift of God’s love and grace while learning how it helps us communicate our Christian message. Our children will receive their first communion on April 24th with their families. Please contact Ben Remmert for more questions.
Sr. High and Jr. High Hunger Famine Lock-In- March 25th- March 26th
We will be going over to Kinsmen Lutheran Church with other Lutheran congregations from March 25 – March 26! All Senior High and Junior High are invited as we will have activities for both grades and activities that are to engage them on their own level. We are going to learn more about world hunger and participate in a 30 Hour Famine to help raise money for Lutheran World Relief to help the world feed the world. It’s going to be a blast! Please bring $5 to help pay for dinner and breakfast. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: March 20th, 2011, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again. Wear your green with pride, but it’s also a time of celebration of Saint Patrick. Who is the Saint that helped spread Christianity? We are going to spend the day celebrating the life of Saint Patrick with a church family picnic here at Peace Lutheran where we will play some games, eat some food, and enjoy our Christian community together. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lent Is Coming Up- Calling Our Jr./Sr. High Actors For An Easter Performance:
Its closer than you think. With such a successful Christmas Program, we are going to be putting together another production for our Easter service and we need some help! As of right now we are looking for Jr. High and Sr. High Students who would like to perform in a production that has to do with the Easter Message. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert for more information. We will have our production decision by the end of the month and begin rehearsals on March 7th.
Sarah’s House
During the month of March we will be collecting items in Jars: peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce etc, and also canned soups. Sarah’s House is a shelter for women and their children who have fallen on hard times. They rehabilitate the women and get the children back in school. Please prayerfully consider donating one or two items. It would be greatly appreciated. Have a blessed day.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Collection of Health Kits items continues. Delivery date for all kits and quilts is the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of Health Kit items please check the women’s table in the Narthex.
Please continue to save your cancelled stamps, this is an on going program and your participation has been overwhelming. Great job!
Blood Pressure Screening February 20
On the third Sunday of each month the Parish Nurses offer free blood pressure screening. They are available on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Library. This is for all ages – children, too!
Lunch Bunch
Bring your family and join us for lunch on Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at King’s BBQ, 1322 Underwood, Deer Park. For further information or restaurant suggestions for this group, please contact Owen King (281) 961-0802.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
For Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Pastor Don Carlson will be our guest pastor on Sunday.
Owen Wade Sanders will be baptized at the 8:30 service. Owen is the son of Kenny & Jennifer Sanders. Sponsors are John & Carolyn Wallace and Chris & Beth Sanders.
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Betty Beken: Released from Clear Lake Regional
Helen Shoppa: Triumph, Clear Lake
Steve Cumbie: Released from Bayshore
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer.
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Treasurer’s Report
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11
$9,205.50
1-9-11
$6,725.50
1-16-11
$9,719.50
1-23-11
$7,785.50
1-30-11
$6,497.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
For January, we received 78% of our income goal.
January’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income
$40,754
Estimated Income
$44,167
Actual Expenses
$39,283
Budgeted Expenses
$44,167
Our expenses were less than our income for January by $1,470.
Call Committee Selected
The Church Council would like to take this time to thank all who stepped up and volunteered their services to be on the call committee. The response was phenomenal. We had 7 positions to fill and 17 people felt the call to serve. Of those that stepped forward, the following people were chosen: Weldon Wilkerson, Ed Buskirk, Dawn Lambert, Bob Wells, Joann Hutton, Sandy Tillis and Ernie McWilliams.
I would ask all that they pray for these people, that first and foremost, God's will be done, that we not settle, but take the time to find the best match for Peace, and that this can be accomplished in a timely manner.
Thank you,
Mary King, Council President
From the Youth Director
It’s that time of the year! For some, Monday is Valentine’s Day. For others, it’s National Single Awareness Day. For many, it’s a day that Hallmark created to sell chocolates, cards, and flowers. But while there are many positive and negative thoughts about this holiday, I find this day to be a day to appreciate those that are in our lives.
I think that sometimes we get caught up in our lives and we sometimes forget to show our appreciation for our family and friends. So take this time of the year to appreciate those that are in your lives and the love that your have for them. This I feel is the Christian message, we do not have to buy things for others, but just letting your loved ones know that you care about them is all we need to do to appreciate this holiday. So take this time to show others your appreciation.
Also we have our February Youth Newsletter in the Narthex if you would like a copy.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
“Relationships” Milestone Blessing: Sunday at 11 am Worship
Last week we talked about the gift of relationships that God gives to us. We talked, had some fun, and learned more about how we are to make responsible decisions, how we are to respect our bodies as temples for the Holy Spirit, and affirm the growth and change in our lives are a part of God’s plan. We also discussed that we are created as a good creation. So on Sunday we are going to bless our Junior High students and families as they celebrate this time in their lives at our 11:00 am worship service. Here are the following people that we will be honoring. If there needs to be corrections, please contact Ben Remmert.
Megan Buskirk, Jacob Glazener, Jacob Jett, Keeley Hard, Kimberly Knowles, Breann Koon, Maddie Koon, Jenna Lambert, Katlyn Leslie, Lauren Leslie, Dylan Lewis, Megan Loredo, Joy Moore, Kevin Moore, Dyzek Pettigrew, Adam Sasek, Jada Smith, Aubrie Wells, John Woodard and Seth Woodard.
Calling Sr. High and Young Adults: Need Help With Recycling Program
For the past months, we have been picking up papers from residents of the Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick-ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to The Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies.
We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults, to pick up these papers. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications Are Out!
ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS UNTIL THE DUE DATE! Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. Its an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. Deadline for paid staff positions is on Feb. 27th. Camper Registrations (prek-6th grade) are on the table in the narthex.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School Revamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Communion Instruction- April 3rd, April 10th, and April 17th at 1 pm
Its coming up, our spring class of Communion Instruction! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes every Sunday at 1pm on April 3rd , April 10th, and April 17th we are going to learn more about how communion is our gift of God’s love and grace while learning how it helps us communicate our Christian message. Our children will receive their first communion on April 24th with their families. Please contact Ben Remmert for more questions.
Sr. High Dinner and A Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet where we will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Summer Lutherhill Rally Day!- Feb. 27th!
We are going to have Matt Kindsvatter from Lutherhill come and talk to us about summer ministries. We are going to have some fun learning more about Lutherhill with some games, snacks, and fun. So please plan on coming to worship so Matt can talk about the ministries offered at Lutherhill. For the Sunday School classes, we are going to have some fun playing some games, have a craft or two to create, and have a mini-day of Lutherhill for our Sunday School classes. If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board by Feb. 13th so we can hold your spot. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. We have also had more expressed interest in the bowling league so if you are interested or need more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DATE, Feb. 27th @ 2 pm!
We have changed the date and time of our meetings to help accommodate schedules, so we will plan to meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discovers that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with The Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right. We are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
Sr. High and Jr. High Hunger Famine Lock-In- March 25th- March 26th
We will be going over to Kinsmen Lutheran Church with other Lutheran congregations from March 25th – March 26! All Senior High and Junior High are invited as we will have activities for both grades and activities that are to engage them on their own level. We are going to learn more about world hunger and participate in a 30 Hour Famine to help raise money for Lutheran World Relief to help the world fed the world. It’s going to be a blast! Please bring $5 to help pay for dinner and breakfast. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
St. Patrick Day Celebration: March 20th, 2011, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again. Wear your green with pride, but it’s also a time of celebration of Saint Patrick. Who was the Saint that helped spread Christianity? We are going to spend the day celebrating the life of Saint Patrick with a church family picnic here at Peace Lutheran where we will play some games, eat some food, and enjoy our Christian community together. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lent is Coming Up- Calling our Jr./Sr. High Actors for an Easter Performance:
It’s closer than you think. With such a successful Christmas Program, we are going to be putting together another production for our Easter service and we need some help! As of right now we are looking for Jr. High and Sr. High students who would like to perform in a production that has to do with the Easter Message. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert for more information. We will have our production decision by the end of the month and begin rehearsals in on March 7th.
Sarah’s House
During the month of March we will be collecting items in Jars: peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce etc, and also canned soups. Sarah’s House is a shelter for women and their children who have fallen on hard times. They rehabilitate the women and get the children back in school. Please prayerfully consider donating one or two items. It would be greatly appreciated. Have a blessed day.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project: February 13
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. 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 on Sunday.
Women of Peace General Meeting: February 13!
Ladies, please invite a friend and plan to join us for our Valentines Party/General Meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We ask that you also bring a donation of a can of soup.
Special Congregational Meeting: 2/27
Please mark your calendars and make a special effort to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a Call to our Youth Director, Ben Remmert, as an AiM for Youth & Family Ministries here at Peace.
We Have To Call Ben Again? What Does This Mean?
So some of you may wonder why do we have to vote on Ben Remmert again as our Director of Youth and Family Ministry? The answer is simple, because now I am called to ministry of Word and Service as an Associate in Ministry (AiM). Associates in Ministry are leaders who are commissioned for ministry to equip and enable others in their Christian lives. They are theologically trained lay ministers that specialize in service in congregations, provide leadership and support program ministries of the whole people of God and who possess a deep value to the church. They go through candidacy process that our ordained pastors go through to be leaders in our church and work hand in hand with our Word and Sacrament leaders.
So we are having a congregational meeting to vote to see if this is who you would want to help serve as your Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry. For now I am not only an individual theologically and academically trained for youth and family ministry, but I am called to serve in leadership in the whole Christian Church. So please come to our congregational meeting on Feb. 27th to vote if you want me to be your Associate in Ministry for your Youth and Family Ministries.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
The “Souper Bowl” Results!
The Souper Bowl took place all around the country on Feb. 6th as the country raised over $5.7 million dollars for world hunger. I wanted to thank everyone that participated in our Souper Bowl here at Peace as we raised $862.30 and collected 277 canned goods and item for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Praise be to God for all your generous gifts
Lunch Bunch
Bring your family and join us for lunch on Sunday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at King’s BBQ, 1322 Underwood, Deer Park. So that we have enough seating, please sign up on the sheet located on the Parish Life bulletin board. For further information contact Owen King (281) 961-0802.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Collection of Health Kits items continues. Delivery date for all kits and quilts is the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of Health Kit items please check the women’s table in the Narthex.
Please continue to save your cancelled stamps, this is an on going program and your participation has been overwhelming. Great job! Have a blessed day.
Worship Team Meeting: February 15
We have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, February 15th at 6:30 pm. This will be to discuss and plan Lent and Easter services.
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Pastor Don Carlson will be our guest pastor on Sunday.
Owen Wade Sanders will be baptized at the 8:30 service. Owen is the son of Kenny & Jennifer Sanders. Sponsors are John & Carolyn Wallace and Chris & Beth Sanders.
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Betty Beken: Released from Clear Lake Regional
Helen Shoppa: Triumph, Clear Lake
Steve Cumbie: Released from Bayshore
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer.
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
Treasurer’s Report
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11
$9,205.50
1-9-11
$6,725.50
1-16-11
$9,719.50
1-23-11
$7,785.50
1-30-11
$6,497.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
For January, we received 78% of our income goal.
January’s Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income
$40,754
Estimated Income
$44,167
Actual Expenses
$39,283
Budgeted Expenses
$44,167
Our expenses were less than our income for January by $1,470.
Call Committee Selected
The Church Council would like to take this time to thank all who stepped up and volunteered their services to be on the call committee. The response was phenomenal. We had 7 positions to fill and 17 people felt the call to serve. Of those that stepped forward, the following people were chosen: Weldon Wilkerson, Ed Buskirk, Dawn Lambert, Bob Wells, Joann Hutton, Sandy Tillis and Ernie McWilliams.
I would ask all that they pray for these people, that first and foremost, God's will be done, that we not settle, but take the time to find the best match for Peace, and that this can be accomplished in a timely manner.
Thank you,
Mary King, Council President
From the Youth Director
It’s that time of the year! For some, Monday is Valentine’s Day. For others, it’s National Single Awareness Day. For many, it’s a day that Hallmark created to sell chocolates, cards, and flowers. But while there are many positive and negative thoughts about this holiday, I find this day to be a day to appreciate those that are in our lives.
I think that sometimes we get caught up in our lives and we sometimes forget to show our appreciation for our family and friends. So take this time of the year to appreciate those that are in your lives and the love that your have for them. This I feel is the Christian message, we do not have to buy things for others, but just letting your loved ones know that you care about them is all we need to do to appreciate this holiday. So take this time to show others your appreciation.
Also we have our February Youth Newsletter in the Narthex if you would like a copy.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
“Relationships” Milestone Blessing: Sunday at 11 am Worship
Last week we talked about the gift of relationships that God gives to us. We talked, had some fun, and learned more about how we are to make responsible decisions, how we are to respect our bodies as temples for the Holy Spirit, and affirm the growth and change in our lives are a part of God’s plan. We also discussed that we are created as a good creation. So on Sunday we are going to bless our Junior High students and families as they celebrate this time in their lives at our 11:00 am worship service. Here are the following people that we will be honoring. If there needs to be corrections, please contact Ben Remmert.
Megan Buskirk, Jacob Glazener, Jacob Jett, Keeley Hard, Kimberly Knowles, Breann Koon, Maddie Koon, Jenna Lambert, Katlyn Leslie, Lauren Leslie, Dylan Lewis, Megan Loredo, Joy Moore, Kevin Moore, Dyzek Pettigrew, Adam Sasek, Jada Smith, Aubrie Wells, John Woodard and Seth Woodard.
Calling Sr. High and Young Adults: Need Help With Recycling Program
For the past months, we have been picking up papers from residents of the Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick-ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to The Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies.
We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults, to pick up these papers. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications Are Out!
ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS UNTIL THE DUE DATE! Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. Its an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. Deadline for paid staff positions is on Feb. 27th. Camper Registrations (prek-6th grade) are on the table in the narthex.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School Revamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Communion Instruction- April 3rd, April 10th, and April 17th at 1 pm
Its coming up, our spring class of Communion Instruction! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes every Sunday at 1pm on April 3rd , April 10th, and April 17th we are going to learn more about how communion is our gift of God’s love and grace while learning how it helps us communicate our Christian message. Our children will receive their first communion on April 24th with their families. Please contact Ben Remmert for more questions.
Sr. High Dinner and A Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet where we will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Summer Lutherhill Rally Day!- Feb. 27th!
We are going to have Matt Kindsvatter from Lutherhill come and talk to us about summer ministries. We are going to have some fun learning more about Lutherhill with some games, snacks, and fun. So please plan on coming to worship so Matt can talk about the ministries offered at Lutherhill. For the Sunday School classes, we are going to have some fun playing some games, have a craft or two to create, and have a mini-day of Lutherhill for our Sunday School classes. If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board by Feb. 13th so we can hold your spot. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. We have also had more expressed interest in the bowling league so if you are interested or need more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DATE, Feb. 27th @ 2 pm!
We have changed the date and time of our meetings to help accommodate schedules, so we will plan to meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discovers that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with The Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right. We are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
Sr. High and Jr. High Hunger Famine Lock-In- March 25th- March 26th
We will be going over to Kinsmen Lutheran Church with other Lutheran congregations from March 25th – March 26! All Senior High and Junior High are invited as we will have activities for both grades and activities that are to engage them on their own level. We are going to learn more about world hunger and participate in a 30 Hour Famine to help raise money for Lutheran World Relief to help the world fed the world. It’s going to be a blast! Please bring $5 to help pay for dinner and breakfast. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
St. Patrick Day Celebration: March 20th, 2011, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again. Wear your green with pride, but it’s also a time of celebration of Saint Patrick. Who was the Saint that helped spread Christianity? We are going to spend the day celebrating the life of Saint Patrick with a church family picnic here at Peace Lutheran where we will play some games, eat some food, and enjoy our Christian community together. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Lent is Coming Up- Calling our Jr./Sr. High Actors for an Easter Performance:
It’s closer than you think. With such a successful Christmas Program, we are going to be putting together another production for our Easter service and we need some help! As of right now we are looking for Jr. High and Sr. High students who would like to perform in a production that has to do with the Easter Message. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert for more information. We will have our production decision by the end of the month and begin rehearsals in on March 7th.
Sarah’s House
During the month of March we will be collecting items in Jars: peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce etc, and also canned soups. Sarah’s House is a shelter for women and their children who have fallen on hard times. They rehabilitate the women and get the children back in school. Please prayerfully consider donating one or two items. It would be greatly appreciated. Have a blessed day.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project: February 13
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. 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 on Sunday.
Women of Peace General Meeting: February 13!
Ladies, please invite a friend and plan to join us for our Valentines Party/General Meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We ask that you also bring a donation of a can of soup.
Special Congregational Meeting: 2/27
Please mark your calendars and make a special effort to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a Call to our Youth Director, Ben Remmert, as an AiM for Youth & Family Ministries here at Peace.
We Have To Call Ben Again? What Does This Mean?
So some of you may wonder why do we have to vote on Ben Remmert again as our Director of Youth and Family Ministry? The answer is simple, because now I am called to ministry of Word and Service as an Associate in Ministry (AiM). Associates in Ministry are leaders who are commissioned for ministry to equip and enable others in their Christian lives. They are theologically trained lay ministers that specialize in service in congregations, provide leadership and support program ministries of the whole people of God and who possess a deep value to the church. They go through candidacy process that our ordained pastors go through to be leaders in our church and work hand in hand with our Word and Sacrament leaders.
So we are having a congregational meeting to vote to see if this is who you would want to help serve as your Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry. For now I am not only an individual theologically and academically trained for youth and family ministry, but I am called to serve in leadership in the whole Christian Church. So please come to our congregational meeting on Feb. 27th to vote if you want me to be your Associate in Ministry for your Youth and Family Ministries.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
The “Souper Bowl” Results!
The Souper Bowl took place all around the country on Feb. 6th as the country raised over $5.7 million dollars for world hunger. I wanted to thank everyone that participated in our Souper Bowl here at Peace as we raised $862.30 and collected 277 canned goods and item for the Pasadena Community Ministry. Praise be to God for all your generous gifts
Lunch Bunch
Bring your family and join us for lunch on Sunday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at King’s BBQ, 1322 Underwood, Deer Park. So that we have enough seating, please sign up on the sheet located on the Parish Life bulletin board. For further information contact Owen King (281) 961-0802.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Collection of Health Kits items continues. Delivery date for all kits and quilts is the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of Health Kit items please check the women’s table in the Narthex.
Please continue to save your cancelled stamps, this is an on going program and your participation has been overwhelming. Great job! Have a blessed day.
Worship Team Meeting: February 15
We have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, February 15th at 6:30 pm. This will be to discuss and plan Lent and Easter services.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
For Sunday, February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Sunday's Sermon
My sermon title is "God's Great Proclamation" and is a follow up to last Sunday's "God's Great Community" sermon. I will be preaching about how at the heart of our community and my ministry at Peace has been the proclamation of Jesus Christ and him crucified. I hope you find it uplifting.
Other News................
Wednesday Bible study is suspended until further notice.
Thank You!
Words can not express the gratitude I have for this congregation and wonderful words of kindness shared with me in cards and conversations. I feel so appreciated. I want to again thank all of you for our time together and the work we have shared in proclaiming the Gospel. I wish you all of God's Blessings!
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Elly Wells: Released
Helen Shoppa: Patients
Tally and Daniella Perez Released
Gay Meyer: Released
Tiffany and Whitney Reagan: Clear Lake Regional
Congratulations to Tiffany, William, and family and friends on the birth of Whitney Ellen, Feb 1. She weighed 4lb 13oz. Also congratulations to Judy Speck and family on the birth of her great-grandson, Draven Murphy-Gomez who was born on January 27th.
Our condolences to Ernie McWilliams on the death of his brother-in-law, David Gray, on January 28th.
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer.
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From the Treasurer:
End of 2010 Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $503,260 Estimated Income $555,000
Actual Expenses $552,622 Budgeted Expenses $555,000
Our actual income was 91% of our goal for the year.
Our actual expenses came in $2,378 less than our budgeted expenses.
We have an end of year deficit of ($49,361).
End of 2010 Preliminary Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Salaries $239,035 $270,005 (30,970)
Admin $41,757 $32,547 9,209
Mortgage $145,824 $145,824 0
Insurance $20,949 $22,400 (1,451)
Utilities $39,421 $36,900 2,521
Property $46,223 $32,100 14,123
Education $4,608 $2,000 2,608
Evangelism $0 $250 (250)
Parish Life $800 $750 50
Steward $2,801 $2,000 801
Worship $7,489 $4,000 3,489
Music $0 $500 (500)
Youth $685 $600 85
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11 $9,506
1-9-11 $6,726
1-16-11 $9,720
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
Total income for January so far is $25,952 which is $4,627 under our goal.
Call Committee Selected
The Church Council would like to take this time to thank all who stepped up and volunteered their services to be on the call committee. The response was phenominal. We had 7 positions to fill and 17 people felt the call to serve. Of those that stepped forward, the following people were chosen: Weldon Wilkerson, Ed Buskirk, Dawn Lambert, Bob Wells, Joann Hutton, Sandy Tillis and Ernie McWilliams.
I would ask all that we pray for these people, that first and foremost, God's will be done, that we not settle, but take the time to find the best match for Peace, and that this can be accomplished in a timely manner.
Thank you,
Mary King
Council President
Special Congregational Meeting
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a Call to our Youth Director, Ben Remmert, as an AiM for Youth & Family Ministries here at Peace.
From the Youth Director
WE HAVE TO CALL BEN AGAIN? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
So some of you may wonder why do we have to vote on Ben Remmert again as our Director of Youth and Family Ministry? The answer is simple, because now I am called to ministry of Word and Service as an Associate in Ministry (AiM). Associates in Ministry are leaders who are commissioned for ministry to equip and enable others in their Christian lives. They are theologically trained lay ministers that specialize in service in congregations, provide leadership and support program ministries of the whole people of God and who possess a deep value to the church. They go through candidacy process that our ordained pastors go through to be leaders in our church and work hand in hand with our Word and Sacrament leaders.
So we are having a congregational meeting to vote to see if this is who you would want to help serve as your Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry. For now I am not only an individual theologically and academically trained for youth and family ministry, but I am called to serve in leadership in the whole Christian Church. So please come to our congregational meeting on Feb. 27th to vote if you want me to be your Associate in Ministry for your Youth and Family Ministries.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Brotherhood Breakfast
All men of Peace and guests are invited to join us here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 5th, for our monthly meeting. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am, followed by a devotional and business meeting. For more information call Weldon Wilkerson at (713) 941-1184.
Women of Peace General Meeting
Ladies, please invite a friend and plan to join us for our Valentines Party/General Meeting on February 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We ask that you also bring a donation of a can of soup. Any question, please call Geri Warren.
February 6th is “Souper Bowl” Sunday!
Most people know that the Super Bowl is coming, but whether or not you like football, there’s a more important “bowl” going on. On Sunday the Souper Bowl is taking place across the country as churches donate dollars and non-perishable foods to fight against hunger. We are a part of this “Souper Bowl” too! All food and cash proceeds will go to the Pasadena Community Ministries as they continue to fight hunger and provide a vital ministry to our area. Help us tackle hunger! If you write a check, please make it payable to Peace (“Souper Bowl” in memo section.) Thank you for sharing and caring.
Lunch Bunch
Bring your family and join us for lunch on Sunday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at King’s BBQ, 1322 Underwood, Deer Park. For further information contact Owen King (281) 961-0802.
Sarah's House
Your items for Sarah's House may be placed in the baskets under the Parish Life table. They are in need of the following items:
Non-perishable food items, including
canned meats, tuna, spam etc
Cleaning products
Paper products
Feminine Hygiene products
Sarah's House provides shelter for women and their children who are in need. They are a non-profit organization and depend on donations from the community. They are not supported by Pasadena Ministries. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Sarah's House.
Creative Hands Ministry
Please continue to save the used ink and toner cartridges. There is box provided on the WOP table in the narthex (also a basket under the table for large cartridges). The rebates we get back from recycling these help offset our cardstock, ink and paper expenses that the Creative Hands use for projects.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
65 School Kits were assembled by our Sunday School children during Sunday School. Our children also helped to collect supplies this fall. Many thanks to all for your help, and job well done.
Collection of Health Kits continues. Delivery for Kits and Quilts is scheduled for the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of items required for Health Kits, one is provided on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Just a reminder to save your cancelled stamps. Please place your stamps in the box on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Adult Games Night: February 11
Bring a friend, a snack to share and join us on Friday, February 11th at 7:00 pm for a night of games and fellowship. If you have any questions contact Ruth Meyer at (281) 479-5939.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project: Feb. 13
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. 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 next Sunday.
For Your Information
The following “thank you” from Pasadena Community Ministries was in their February/March 2011 newsletter: “Our thanks to Peace Lutheran for running off our newsletters and schedules. Though it’s every other month it’s about 200 newsletters and 75 schedules and they furnish all the paper! … We So appreciate you.”
A copy of PCM’s newsletter can be found on the table in the narthex.
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications Are Out!
Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. Its an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For paid staff positions, applications are due on Feb. 27th. Camper Registrations (prek-6th grade) are on the table in the narthex.
Calling Sr. High And Young Adults: Need Help With Recycling Program
We have been picking up papers from residents from Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles, which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick-ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies. We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults, to pick up these papers. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School ReVamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Sr. High Dinner and A Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up by TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet where we will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
“Relationships” Milestone: February 6! @ & Feb. 13th at 11 am Worship
Relationships & Dating. In junior high, our students are beginning to understand the importance of relationships in our lives. This milestone is to help our youth understand relationships as God’s good gift, that we will regard our bodies as houses for the Holy Spirit, learn to communicate openly about important issues, and mark this as an important time of growth and maturity with education and affirmation. We will have our classroom instruction today at 9:45 am and our worship blessing on Feb. 13th at the 11:00 am service. For more information please contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. We have also had more expressed interest in the bowling league so if you are interested or need more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time And DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DATE, Feb. 27th @ 2 pm!
We have changed the date and time of our meetings to help accomedate schedules, so we will plan to meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2 pm. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discovers that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th At 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
Communion Instruction- April 3rd, April 10th, And April 17th At 1 pm
Its coming up, our spring class of Communion Instruction! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes every Sunday at 1pm on April 3rd , April 10th, and April 17th we are going to learn more about how communion is our gift of God’s love and grace while learning how it helps us communicate our Christian message. Our children will receive their first communion on April 24th with their families. Please contact Ben Remmert for more questions.
Sr. High and Jr. High Hunger Famine Lock-In- March 25th- March 26th
We will be going over to Kinsmen Lutheran Church with other Lutheran congregations from March 25th – March 26! All Senior High and Junior High are invited as we will have activities for both grades and activities that are to engage them on their own level. We are going to learn more about world hunger and participate in a 30 Hour Famine to help raise money for Lutheran World Relief to help the world fed the world. It’s going to be a blast! Please bring $5 to help pay for dinner and breakfast. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Spring Celebration: March 20, 2011, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again. Wear your green with pride, but it’s also a time of celebration of Saint Patrick. Who was the Saint that helped spread Christianity? We are going to spend the day celebrating the life of Saint Patrick with a church family picnic here at Peace Lutheran where we will play some games, eat some food, and enjoy our Christian community together. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Sunday's Sermon
My sermon title is "God's Great Proclamation" and is a follow up to last Sunday's "God's Great Community" sermon. I will be preaching about how at the heart of our community and my ministry at Peace has been the proclamation of Jesus Christ and him crucified. I hope you find it uplifting.
Other News................
Wednesday Bible study is suspended until further notice.
Thank You!
Words can not express the gratitude I have for this congregation and wonderful words of kindness shared with me in cards and conversations. I feel so appreciated. I want to again thank all of you for our time together and the work we have shared in proclaiming the Gospel. I wish you all of God's Blessings!
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Elly Wells: Released
Helen Shoppa: Patients
Tally and Daniella Perez Released
Gay Meyer: Released
Tiffany and Whitney Reagan: Clear Lake Regional
Congratulations to Tiffany, William, and family and friends on the birth of Whitney Ellen, Feb 1. She weighed 4lb 13oz. Also congratulations to Judy Speck and family on the birth of her great-grandson, Draven Murphy-Gomez who was born on January 27th.
Our condolences to Ernie McWilliams on the death of his brother-in-law, David Gray, on January 28th.
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer.
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From the Treasurer:
End of 2010 Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $503,260 Estimated Income $555,000
Actual Expenses $552,622 Budgeted Expenses $555,000
Our actual income was 91% of our goal for the year.
Our actual expenses came in $2,378 less than our budgeted expenses.
We have an end of year deficit of ($49,361).
End of 2010 Preliminary Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Salaries $239,035 $270,005 (30,970)
Admin $41,757 $32,547 9,209
Mortgage $145,824 $145,824 0
Insurance $20,949 $22,400 (1,451)
Utilities $39,421 $36,900 2,521
Property $46,223 $32,100 14,123
Education $4,608 $2,000 2,608
Evangelism $0 $250 (250)
Parish Life $800 $750 50
Steward $2,801 $2,000 801
Worship $7,489 $4,000 3,489
Music $0 $500 (500)
Youth $685 $600 85
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11 $9,506
1-9-11 $6,726
1-16-11 $9,720
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
Total income for January so far is $25,952 which is $4,627 under our goal.
Call Committee Selected
The Church Council would like to take this time to thank all who stepped up and volunteered their services to be on the call committee. The response was phenominal. We had 7 positions to fill and 17 people felt the call to serve. Of those that stepped forward, the following people were chosen: Weldon Wilkerson, Ed Buskirk, Dawn Lambert, Bob Wells, Joann Hutton, Sandy Tillis and Ernie McWilliams.
I would ask all that we pray for these people, that first and foremost, God's will be done, that we not settle, but take the time to find the best match for Peace, and that this can be accomplished in a timely manner.
Thank you,
Mary King
Council President
Special Congregational Meeting
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to extend a Call to our Youth Director, Ben Remmert, as an AiM for Youth & Family Ministries here at Peace.
From the Youth Director
WE HAVE TO CALL BEN AGAIN? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
So some of you may wonder why do we have to vote on Ben Remmert again as our Director of Youth and Family Ministry? The answer is simple, because now I am called to ministry of Word and Service as an Associate in Ministry (AiM). Associates in Ministry are leaders who are commissioned for ministry to equip and enable others in their Christian lives. They are theologically trained lay ministers that specialize in service in congregations, provide leadership and support program ministries of the whole people of God and who possess a deep value to the church. They go through candidacy process that our ordained pastors go through to be leaders in our church and work hand in hand with our Word and Sacrament leaders.
So we are having a congregational meeting to vote to see if this is who you would want to help serve as your Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry. For now I am not only an individual theologically and academically trained for youth and family ministry, but I am called to serve in leadership in the whole Christian Church. So please come to our congregational meeting on Feb. 27th to vote if you want me to be your Associate in Ministry for your Youth and Family Ministries.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Brotherhood Breakfast
All men of Peace and guests are invited to join us here at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 5th, for our monthly meeting. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am, followed by a devotional and business meeting. For more information call Weldon Wilkerson at (713) 941-1184.
Women of Peace General Meeting
Ladies, please invite a friend and plan to join us for our Valentines Party/General Meeting on February 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We ask that you also bring a donation of a can of soup. Any question, please call Geri Warren.
February 6th is “Souper Bowl” Sunday!
Most people know that the Super Bowl is coming, but whether or not you like football, there’s a more important “bowl” going on. On Sunday the Souper Bowl is taking place across the country as churches donate dollars and non-perishable foods to fight against hunger. We are a part of this “Souper Bowl” too! All food and cash proceeds will go to the Pasadena Community Ministries as they continue to fight hunger and provide a vital ministry to our area. Help us tackle hunger! If you write a check, please make it payable to Peace (“Souper Bowl” in memo section.) Thank you for sharing and caring.
Lunch Bunch
Bring your family and join us for lunch on Sunday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at King’s BBQ, 1322 Underwood, Deer Park. For further information contact Owen King (281) 961-0802.
Sarah's House
Your items for Sarah's House may be placed in the baskets under the Parish Life table. They are in need of the following items:
Non-perishable food items, including
canned meats, tuna, spam etc
Cleaning products
Paper products
Feminine Hygiene products
Sarah's House provides shelter for women and their children who are in need. They are a non-profit organization and depend on donations from the community. They are not supported by Pasadena Ministries. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Sarah's House.
Creative Hands Ministry
Please continue to save the used ink and toner cartridges. There is box provided on the WOP table in the narthex (also a basket under the table for large cartridges). The rebates we get back from recycling these help offset our cardstock, ink and paper expenses that the Creative Hands use for projects.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
65 School Kits were assembled by our Sunday School children during Sunday School. Our children also helped to collect supplies this fall. Many thanks to all for your help, and job well done.
Collection of Health Kits continues. Delivery for Kits and Quilts is scheduled for the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of items required for Health Kits, one is provided on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Just a reminder to save your cancelled stamps. Please place your stamps in the box on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Adult Games Night: February 11
Bring a friend, a snack to share and join us on Friday, February 11th at 7:00 pm for a night of games and fellowship. If you have any questions contact Ruth Meyer at (281) 479-5939.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project: Feb. 13
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. 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 next Sunday.
For Your Information
The following “thank you” from Pasadena Community Ministries was in their February/March 2011 newsletter: “Our thanks to Peace Lutheran for running off our newsletters and schedules. Though it’s every other month it’s about 200 newsletters and 75 schedules and they furnish all the paper! … We So appreciate you.”
A copy of PCM’s newsletter can be found on the table in the narthex.
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications Are Out!
Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. Its an opportunity for Peace to be apart of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For paid staff positions, applications are due on Feb. 27th. Camper Registrations (prek-6th grade) are on the table in the narthex.
Calling Sr. High And Young Adults: Need Help With Recycling Program
We have been picking up papers from residents from Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles, which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick-ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies. We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults, to pick up these papers. If you are interested, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School ReVamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Sr. High Dinner and A Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up by TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet where we will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
“Relationships” Milestone: February 6! @ & Feb. 13th at 11 am Worship
Relationships & Dating. In junior high, our students are beginning to understand the importance of relationships in our lives. This milestone is to help our youth understand relationships as God’s good gift, that we will regard our bodies as houses for the Holy Spirit, learn to communicate openly about important issues, and mark this as an important time of growth and maturity with education and affirmation. We will have our classroom instruction today at 9:45 am and our worship blessing on Feb. 13th at the 11:00 am service. For more information please contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. We have also had more expressed interest in the bowling league so if you are interested or need more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time And DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DATE, Feb. 27th @ 2 pm!
We have changed the date and time of our meetings to help accomedate schedules, so we will plan to meet on the last Sunday of every month at 2 pm. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discovers that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th At 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
Communion Instruction- April 3rd, April 10th, And April 17th At 1 pm
Its coming up, our spring class of Communion Instruction! All students ready for instruction in First Communion (we suggest 3rd grade- 5th grade) are invited to attend classes every Sunday at 1pm on April 3rd , April 10th, and April 17th we are going to learn more about how communion is our gift of God’s love and grace while learning how it helps us communicate our Christian message. Our children will receive their first communion on April 24th with their families. Please contact Ben Remmert for more questions.
Sr. High and Jr. High Hunger Famine Lock-In- March 25th- March 26th
We will be going over to Kinsmen Lutheran Church with other Lutheran congregations from March 25th – March 26! All Senior High and Junior High are invited as we will have activities for both grades and activities that are to engage them on their own level. We are going to learn more about world hunger and participate in a 30 Hour Famine to help raise money for Lutheran World Relief to help the world fed the world. It’s going to be a blast! Please bring $5 to help pay for dinner and breakfast. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Spring Celebration: March 20, 2011, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again. Wear your green with pride, but it’s also a time of celebration of Saint Patrick. Who was the Saint that helped spread Christianity? We are going to spend the day celebrating the life of Saint Patrick with a church family picnic here at Peace Lutheran where we will play some games, eat some food, and enjoy our Christian community together. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
For Sunday, January 23, 2011
Third Sunday After Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Sunday's Sermon
My sermon title is "God's Great Call". I will be preaching about how our identity as followers of Jesus comes from God calling us and choosing us to be heralds of God's reign. We are here not by our choice, but because of God's choice. This sense of call is what sustains us through tough trials.
Lunch bunch will be gathering at The Fish Place located at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston at 11:00am to 1:00 pm.
Other News................
The new picture directory pictures are being taken. Be sure to remember your appointment.
NO Wednesday Bible study this week because I will be attending the annual Theological Conference for rostered leaders of our synod. I will be returning Wednesday afternoon.
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Gene Hobbs: Methodist
Gay Meyer: Methodist
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
Our Christian sympathy to Donna & Linden Goehring on the recent death of Donna’s mother, Joyce Drascula. Also to Ann Nicholson on the death of her sister-in-law, Jesse Hassell on January 19th.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From the Treasurer
End of 2010 Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $503,260 Estimated Income $555,000
Actual Expenses $552,622 Budgeted Expenses $555,000
Our actual income was 91% of our goal for the year.
Our actual expenses came in $2,378 less than our budgeted expenses.
We have an end of year deficit of ($49,361).
End of 2010 Preliminary Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Salaries $239,035 $270,005 (30,970)
Admin $41,757 $32,547 9,209
Mortgage $145,824 $145,824 0
Insurance $20,949 $22,400 (1,451)
Utilities $39,421 $36,900 2,521
Property $46,223 $32,100 14,123
Education $4,608 $2,000 2,608
Evangelism $0 $250 (250)
Parish Life $800 $750 50
Steward $2,801 $2,000 801
Worship $7,489 $4,000 3,489
Music $0 $500 (500)
Youth $685 $600 85
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11 $9,506
1-9-11 $6,726
1-16-11 $9,720
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
Total income for January so far is $25,952 which is $4,627 under our goal.
From The Youth Director
Some of you may not know, but one of my personal year goals is morning and evening devotionals everyday. I am in my third week in the program, I found comfort in my January 11th devotion dedicated to uncertainty; How can you be sure of when faced with the unknown? It’s a hard question as we all go through times of uncertainty. When we are faced with the unknown, we must keep doing what we know we are called to do: love others, worship God, obey God’s word, and work on strengthening our relationship with others and God. Scripture says that God does not reveal everything about God’s will for us, but he does reveal love. For God promises us, “I know the plans I have for you they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). With this hope and future, we can trust God with each step we take together.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Calling Sr. High and Young Adults: Need help with Recycling Program
We pick up papers from residents from Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles, which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies. We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults to pick up these papers. If you can volunteer, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School ReVamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications are out!
Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be a part of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For paid staff positions are on Feb. 27th. Camper Registration will begin in February 6th.
Sr. High Dinner and a Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up by TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet. We will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone: TODAY at 11 am Worship
Our 2nd graders discovered the power and purpose of prayer. We learned about how prayer is our connection to God, but it’s our way of communicating to God. Last week we discovered the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. So today, we, as a congregation, are going to honor our children who are going through this milestone. Here are the children we are going to honor today in our 11 am worship:
Charlie Beck, Kyle Gregory, Ariana Gonzales, Justin Higgins, Adrienne Lambert Matthew Loredo Nagham Mashraqi, Bethaney Pettit, John Rydlund, Kyla Scott, Savannah Swick, Ben Tillis, Kayelyn Turner & Haley Wilkerson.
SUMMER LUTHERHILL- PLEASE SIGN UP!
If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board by Feb. 13th so we can hold your spot. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DEVOTIONAL!
Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discoveries that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
The “Souper Bowl” is February 6th!
Most people know that the Super Bowl is coming, but whether or not you like football, there’s a more important “bowl” going on. The Souper Bowl is taking place across the country as churches donate dollars and non-perishable foods to fight against hunger. We are a part of this “Souper Bowl” too! All food and cash proceeds will go to the Pasadena Community Ministries as they continue to fight hunger and provide a vital ministry to our area. Help us tackle hunger! Please bring a check, cash or non-perishable goods to church with you on Sunday, February 6th.
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
“Relationships” Milestone: Feb. 6 at 9:45 am & Feb. 13th at 11 am Worship
Relationships & Dating. In junior high, our students are beginning to understand the importance of relationships in our lives. This milestone is to help our youth understand relationships as God’s good gift, that we will regard our bodies as houses for the Holy Spirit, learn to communicate openly about important issues, and mark this as an important time of growth and maturity with education and affirmation. We will have our classroom instruction on Feb. 6th at 9:45 am and our worship blessing on Feb. 13th at the 11 am service. For more information please contact Ben Remmert.
Paper/Cardboard Recycling Bins
Help the YOUTH of Peace by bringing your Paper/Cardboard recycling with you to church on Sundays and dump in the Recycle Bins at the back of the parking lot off the Fellowship Hall. All the monies received from this recycle project goes to the Youth Fund.
Help Needed
Did you know that it takes about 30 volunteers on Sunday mornings to assist in our three worship services? We are in need of more men and women volunteers to prepare communion on Sunday mornings at all three services, as well as Assisting Ministers, Lectors, Acolytes, Crucifers and Ushers.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering in one of these positions. The sign-up sheets for worship assistants are on the bulletin board in the narthex. Training is available. For more information contact Monica Clark at (281) 991-7151.
Thank you to all of our faithful volunteers. You are so appreciated.
Monica Clark, Worship Coordinator
Welcome New Members
Today we welcome the following new members into the family of Peace Lutheran Church. Please be sure to introduce yourself to them after the service: Thomas & Estelle Lewis & their son, Dylan (Transferred from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Houston, TX); and Tally & Trent Perez & their children, Parker & Sofia (Transferred from Kinsmen Lutheran Church, Houston, TX).
Sarah's House
Your items for Sarah's House may be placed in the baskets under the Parish Life table. They are in need of the following items:
Non-perishable food items, including
canned meats, tuna, spam etc
Cleaning products
Paper products
Feminine Hygiene products
Sarah's House provides shelter for women and their children who are in need. They are a non-profit organization and depend on donations from the community. They are not supported by Pasadena Ministries. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Sarah's House.
50+ Bus Trip
As many of you know, the San Antonio Trip did not take place, but it is being replaced on February 2nd with a trip to the BUTLER LONGHORN MUSEUM.
The Butler Longhorn Museum is located in League City, Texas and is a unique cultural attraction displaying western art, music and Longhorn artifacts and Texas Historical items. This museum is the first of its kind and is expected to be included in the Guinness Book of Records for the world's largest longhorn history collection.
Cost associated with this trip as follows:
• The cost of the BUS is $3.00 the bus will leave Peace Church Parking Lot at 9 am
• Cost of Museum is $3.00
• Lunch will be at the Cafe Under the Oaks Restaurant – (Cost of lunch is on your own)
• We will also possibly do a little shopping at the many shops located in League City
If you have any questions, please Call Virginia, 281-487-4961 or Judy, 281-470-0407 if you want to reserve a seat.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
65 School Kits were assembled by our Sunday School children last Sunday during Sunday School. Our children also helped to collect supplies this fall. Many thanks to all for your help, and job well done.
Collection of Health Kits continues. Delivery for Kits and Quilts is scheduled for the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of items required for Health Kits, one is provided on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Just a reminder to save your cancelled. Please place your stamps in the box on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Have a blessed day.
Lutheran World Relief Stamp Program
Please continue to save your cancelled stamps for World Relief. The canceled stamp program is an important ministry of the overall World Relief Program providing funding used to defer shipping costs for kits and quilts. Please remove the stamps from your Christmas Cards and other mail, then place them in the basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief.
A Call To Arms
Now is the time we need to put on our Armor of God and rally together for the well being of Peace Lutheran.
I would like to thank all who came to the council meeting Thursday and listened to what Bishop Rhinehart had to tell us. I would like all to prayerfully consider their commitment to Peace Lutheran and what they can do to help during this period of growth and change we are going to be going through.
There are two committees we need to form immediately and are looking for volunteers (or someone you feel would work in the best interests of our congregation). The first is a prayer group committed to praying for the well being of Peace Lutheran and our continued success in growth of our church family and the closeness we all share, as well as praying for the right pastor to answer our call. The second committee we need to fill is that of the call committee. Please, please, please prayerfully consider serving on one of these committees. And please contact Mary King (281) 961-1112, any of the council members, or Bernie at the office (281) 487-1635.
Looking To Donate Your Unwanted Items? Consider Bethesda!
Then and Now Resale at 3330 FM 528 in Friendswood, TX is willing to accept gently used household goods to stock the store. Items such as clothing, small kitchen appliances, furniture, and knickknacks are always appreciated. Proceeds from the sale of these items support the ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, which enhances the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please call the store manager, Joan Bente, at (281) 482-2565.
Creative Hands Ministry
Join us on Monday, January 31st, 6:30 pm. We will make journals to share and you will have time to make one for yourself or a gift. Bring a black and white composition book (non spiral). If you don't have one or can’t find one we will have several extras, ($2.00) everything else will be furnished. We will meet in the Conference Room upstairs. Please park in back and use the north door and take the elevator up. This is open to all and ALL ARE WELCOME.
Please continue to save the used ink and toner cartridges. There is box provided on the WOP table in the narthex (also a basket under the table for large cartridges). The rebates we get back from recycling these help offset our cardstock, ink and paper expenses that the Creative Hands use for projects.
Pasadena Community Ministries
Souper Bowl Sunday is coming soon and the food collection has begun. I am challenging each group and organization in the church to fill a bag. Thanks to the Pasadena Garden Club who has already filled and donated a box of food. Just think if each Sunday School class, each group, WOP, and Men's group and all others brought one can of food we will have a van load. Put on, in or beside the cabinets in the hallway between narthex and Fellowship Hall. We will deliver the Tuesday after Super Bowl.
Warm clothing and new underwear, is needed, especially children's, please place in the brown container under the large table in the narthex. We will deliver to PCM as we get a box full.
Third Sunday After Epiphany
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.
Sunday's Events
Sunday's Sermon
My sermon title is "God's Great Call". I will be preaching about how our identity as followers of Jesus comes from God calling us and choosing us to be heralds of God's reign. We are here not by our choice, but because of God's choice. This sense of call is what sustains us through tough trials.
Lunch bunch will be gathering at The Fish Place located at 1105 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston at 11:00am to 1:00 pm.
Other News................
The new picture directory pictures are being taken. Be sure to remember your appointment.
NO Wednesday Bible study this week because I will be attending the annual Theological Conference for rostered leaders of our synod. I will be returning Wednesday afternoon.
Pastoral Care Notes
Hospitalized:
Gene Hobbs: Methodist
Gay Meyer: Methodist
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
Our Christian sympathy to Donna & Linden Goehring on the recent death of Donna’s mother, Joyce Drascula. Also to Ann Nicholson on the death of her sister-in-law, Jesse Hassell on January 19th.
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Tart
From the Treasurer
End of 2010 Preliminary Financial Numbers:
Actual Income $503,260 Estimated Income $555,000
Actual Expenses $552,622 Budgeted Expenses $555,000
Our actual income was 91% of our goal for the year.
Our actual expenses came in $2,378 less than our budgeted expenses.
We have an end of year deficit of ($49,361).
End of 2010 Preliminary Expense Breakdown:
YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Salaries $239,035 $270,005 (30,970)
Admin $41,757 $32,547 9,209
Mortgage $145,824 $145,824 0
Insurance $20,949 $22,400 (1,451)
Utilities $39,421 $36,900 2,521
Property $46,223 $32,100 14,123
Education $4,608 $2,000 2,608
Evangelism $0 $250 (250)
Parish Life $800 $750 50
Steward $2,801 $2,000 801
Worship $7,489 $4,000 3,489
Music $0 $500 (500)
Youth $685 $600 85
General Operating Fund deposits for January 2011.
1-2-11 $9,506
1-9-11 $6,726
1-16-11 $9,720
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,193 a week.
Total income for January so far is $25,952 which is $4,627 under our goal.
From The Youth Director
Some of you may not know, but one of my personal year goals is morning and evening devotionals everyday. I am in my third week in the program, I found comfort in my January 11th devotion dedicated to uncertainty; How can you be sure of when faced with the unknown? It’s a hard question as we all go through times of uncertainty. When we are faced with the unknown, we must keep doing what we know we are called to do: love others, worship God, obey God’s word, and work on strengthening our relationship with others and God. Scripture says that God does not reveal everything about God’s will for us, but he does reveal love. For God promises us, “I know the plans I have for you they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). With this hope and future, we can trust God with each step we take together.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert
Calling Sr. High and Young Adults: Need help with Recycling Program
We pick up papers from residents from Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. We collect these papers and put them in our receptacles, which raises money for our youth and family programs, but also to help our environment. We need weekly pick ups. This is not hard work, and it’s an amazing opportunity to reach out to Waterford, raise money, and help serve God’s creation. You may even leave with cookies, candy, and other goodies. We need help, Sr. High and Young Adults to pick up these papers. If you can volunteer, please contact Ben Remmert.
Sunday Refuge for Jr. & Sr. High @ 9:45 am- Sunday School ReVamp!
Are you ready for a new experience? Are you needing a time to be amongst people your age? With the new year, we at Peace are looking at our Sunday School program and we are wanting this time to be a place of Refuge for you to explore your faith while having a blast doing it! This will not be your typical Sunday School class you have experienced in the past. There will be food, games and activities, and time to listen to the gospel in a new light. Bring a friend!
Camp Hope Paid Staff Applications are out!
Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be a part of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For paid staff positions are on Feb. 27th. Camper Registration will begin in February 6th.
Sr. High Dinner and a Movie: Feb. 18th @ 6 pm
Sign up by TODAY! As we have finished our services of Gnome Removal services, we are going to extend an olive branch to our gnome friends and go and see the movie Gnomeo and Juliet. We will meet here at Peace for fellowship, then go out and eat dinner together, and finally end our adventure at AMC to see the movie that is about our gnome friends. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. Cost is going to be $15 for the movie and dinner. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone: TODAY at 11 am Worship
Our 2nd graders discovered the power and purpose of prayer. We learned about how prayer is our connection to God, but it’s our way of communicating to God. Last week we discovered the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. So today, we, as a congregation, are going to honor our children who are going through this milestone. Here are the children we are going to honor today in our 11 am worship:
Charlie Beck, Kyle Gregory, Ariana Gonzales, Justin Higgins, Adrienne Lambert Matthew Loredo Nagham Mashraqi, Bethaney Pettit, John Rydlund, Kyla Scott, Savannah Swick, Ben Tillis, Kayelyn Turner & Haley Wilkerson.
SUMMER LUTHERHILL- PLEASE SIGN UP!
If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board by Feb. 13th so we can hold your spot. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meeting- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry or if you express an interest in this ministry. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: NEW DEVOTIONAL!
Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are going to begin our times together discussing about the research done on the spiritual lives of American youth by Kendra Dean in Almost Christian. Kendra Dean has made some new discoveries that can help us grow in our ministry. So if you are interested in becoming a leader in our youth and family committee, please contact Ben Remmert.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
The “Souper Bowl” is February 6th!
Most people know that the Super Bowl is coming, but whether or not you like football, there’s a more important “bowl” going on. The Souper Bowl is taking place across the country as churches donate dollars and non-perishable foods to fight against hunger. We are a part of this “Souper Bowl” too! All food and cash proceeds will go to the Pasadena Community Ministries as they continue to fight hunger and provide a vital ministry to our area. Help us tackle hunger! Please bring a check, cash or non-perishable goods to church with you on Sunday, February 6th.
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
“Relationships” Milestone: Feb. 6 at 9:45 am & Feb. 13th at 11 am Worship
Relationships & Dating. In junior high, our students are beginning to understand the importance of relationships in our lives. This milestone is to help our youth understand relationships as God’s good gift, that we will regard our bodies as houses for the Holy Spirit, learn to communicate openly about important issues, and mark this as an important time of growth and maturity with education and affirmation. We will have our classroom instruction on Feb. 6th at 9:45 am and our worship blessing on Feb. 13th at the 11 am service. For more information please contact Ben Remmert.
Paper/Cardboard Recycling Bins
Help the YOUTH of Peace by bringing your Paper/Cardboard recycling with you to church on Sundays and dump in the Recycle Bins at the back of the parking lot off the Fellowship Hall. All the monies received from this recycle project goes to the Youth Fund.
Help Needed
Did you know that it takes about 30 volunteers on Sunday mornings to assist in our three worship services? We are in need of more men and women volunteers to prepare communion on Sunday mornings at all three services, as well as Assisting Ministers, Lectors, Acolytes, Crucifers and Ushers.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering in one of these positions. The sign-up sheets for worship assistants are on the bulletin board in the narthex. Training is available. For more information contact Monica Clark at (281) 991-7151.
Thank you to all of our faithful volunteers. You are so appreciated.
Monica Clark, Worship Coordinator
Welcome New Members
Today we welcome the following new members into the family of Peace Lutheran Church. Please be sure to introduce yourself to them after the service: Thomas & Estelle Lewis & their son, Dylan (Transferred from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Houston, TX); and Tally & Trent Perez & their children, Parker & Sofia (Transferred from Kinsmen Lutheran Church, Houston, TX).
Sarah's House
Your items for Sarah's House may be placed in the baskets under the Parish Life table. They are in need of the following items:
Non-perishable food items, including
canned meats, tuna, spam etc
Cleaning products
Paper products
Feminine Hygiene products
Sarah's House provides shelter for women and their children who are in need. They are a non-profit organization and depend on donations from the community. They are not supported by Pasadena Ministries. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Sarah's House.
50+ Bus Trip
As many of you know, the San Antonio Trip did not take place, but it is being replaced on February 2nd with a trip to the BUTLER LONGHORN MUSEUM.
The Butler Longhorn Museum is located in League City, Texas and is a unique cultural attraction displaying western art, music and Longhorn artifacts and Texas Historical items. This museum is the first of its kind and is expected to be included in the Guinness Book of Records for the world's largest longhorn history collection.
Cost associated with this trip as follows:
• The cost of the BUS is $3.00 the bus will leave Peace Church Parking Lot at 9 am
• Cost of Museum is $3.00
• Lunch will be at the Cafe Under the Oaks Restaurant – (Cost of lunch is on your own)
• We will also possibly do a little shopping at the many shops located in League City
If you have any questions, please Call Virginia, 281-487-4961 or Judy, 281-470-0407 if you want to reserve a seat.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
65 School Kits were assembled by our Sunday School children last Sunday during Sunday School. Our children also helped to collect supplies this fall. Many thanks to all for your help, and job well done.
Collection of Health Kits continues. Delivery for Kits and Quilts is scheduled for the Monday after Easter. If you need a list of items required for Health Kits, one is provided on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Just a reminder to save your cancelled. Please place your stamps in the box on the Women’s table in the narthex.
Have a blessed day.
Lutheran World Relief Stamp Program
Please continue to save your cancelled stamps for World Relief. The canceled stamp program is an important ministry of the overall World Relief Program providing funding used to defer shipping costs for kits and quilts. Please remove the stamps from your Christmas Cards and other mail, then place them in the basket in the Narthex marked Lutheran World Relief.
A Call To Arms
Now is the time we need to put on our Armor of God and rally together for the well being of Peace Lutheran.
I would like to thank all who came to the council meeting Thursday and listened to what Bishop Rhinehart had to tell us. I would like all to prayerfully consider their commitment to Peace Lutheran and what they can do to help during this period of growth and change we are going to be going through.
There are two committees we need to form immediately and are looking for volunteers (or someone you feel would work in the best interests of our congregation). The first is a prayer group committed to praying for the well being of Peace Lutheran and our continued success in growth of our church family and the closeness we all share, as well as praying for the right pastor to answer our call. The second committee we need to fill is that of the call committee. Please, please, please prayerfully consider serving on one of these committees. And please contact Mary King (281) 961-1112, any of the council members, or Bernie at the office (281) 487-1635.
Looking To Donate Your Unwanted Items? Consider Bethesda!
Then and Now Resale at 3330 FM 528 in Friendswood, TX is willing to accept gently used household goods to stock the store. Items such as clothing, small kitchen appliances, furniture, and knickknacks are always appreciated. Proceeds from the sale of these items support the ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, which enhances the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, please call the store manager, Joan Bente, at (281) 482-2565.
Creative Hands Ministry
Join us on Monday, January 31st, 6:30 pm. We will make journals to share and you will have time to make one for yourself or a gift. Bring a black and white composition book (non spiral). If you don't have one or can’t find one we will have several extras, ($2.00) everything else will be furnished. We will meet in the Conference Room upstairs. Please park in back and use the north door and take the elevator up. This is open to all and ALL ARE WELCOME.
Please continue to save the used ink and toner cartridges. There is box provided on the WOP table in the narthex (also a basket under the table for large cartridges). The rebates we get back from recycling these help offset our cardstock, ink and paper expenses that the Creative Hands use for projects.
Pasadena Community Ministries
Souper Bowl Sunday is coming soon and the food collection has begun. I am challenging each group and organization in the church to fill a bag. Thanks to the Pasadena Garden Club who has already filled and donated a box of food. Just think if each Sunday School class, each group, WOP, and Men's group and all others brought one can of food we will have a van load. Put on, in or beside the cabinets in the hallway between narthex and Fellowship Hall. We will deliver the Tuesday after Super Bowl.
Warm clothing and new underwear, is needed, especially children's, please place in the brown container under the large table in the narthex. We will deliver to PCM as we get a box full.
Friday, January 7, 2011
For Sunday, January 9, 2011
Baptism of Our Lord
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
Welcome back to Pastor Tart & Kathryn who return from a well deserved, relaxing vacation!
Ben Remmert will give the sermon on Sunday morning.
Pastoral Care Notes
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
Don Cochran recuperating at home following back surgery
Ruth Schmidt – Hermann Hospital
Ann Hogstrom - Nursing Home
Our Christian sympathy to Joann Hutton on the death of her mother, Zelma Tackett on January 6th.
December Financial Update
General Operating Fund deposits for December.
12-05-10 $14,772.50
12-12-10 $10,314.50
12-19-10 $8,546.50
12-24,26-10 $16,760.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,517 $42,692
May $46,769 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $37,266 $42,692
July $33,056 $42,692
August $46,006 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October $43,601 $53,365 (five Sundays)
November $34,779 $42,692
December $50,394 $42,692
From the Youth Director
The winter break is over so it’s back to school and work. Back to the same routine as last year…or is it? Take this time to reevaluate your routine. Do you not get enough sleep? Do you watch too much of Jersey Shore on MTV? Are you on the internet for more than 4 hours a day? Well this is the time for you to see how your life can reflect that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am not saying that we all need to live exactly like Jesus Christ (because it is impossible), but look at how Jesus lived for others.
Thank you for also letting me preach on today’s reading. I love this Sunday’s gospel lesson because we are able to see where our ministry is originated from, our baptism. Praise God for the gifts of baptism and Christian mission and ministry.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Gnome Removal and Infestation Sr. High Fundraiser- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to everyone that helped out with our Sr. High Fundraiser. We have raised over $500 dollars for our Sr. High Summer Trip! I will have pictures of our adventures on our gnome table and feel free to take any of the photos there on the table. Thank you again and be ready for more information on other Sr. High ministry opportunities.
Camp Hope Camp Manager and Staff Applications Are Out!
You may have seen the bulletin board with the carnival themed decorations and wondered what that is all about? Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be a part of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For Camp Manager, your due date is Jan. 16th and staff is on Feb. 27th.
Sr. High Gathering at Lutherhill!: Feb. 18th-20th
Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Sr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, polar bear swimming, s’mores, 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 on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- January 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt to paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts. If the weather turns bad, we will repaint the junior high room. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone Coming Up: Jan. 16th at 9:45 am and Jan. 23rd at 11 am
ITS COMING UP!!! Our next milestone is for our 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and the importance of this prayer in the lives of Christians. This is also a time where we will discuss about the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Jan.16th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Jan. 23rd at 11 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Summer Lutherhill- Please Sign Up!
If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meetings- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry, or if you express an interest in this ministry. Plan to join us next Sunday. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: January 20th at 7 pm.
We just met to discuss about Camp Hope and other opportunities to gather together, proclaim the word, and serve our communities. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are reevaluating new times to meet so if you are interested, please let Ben Remmert know of which day of the week and time works best for you and we will let everyone know asap.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6:00 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
A Message from the Director of Administration
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas & I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. We all know with a new year comes changes, so I am here to give you a heads up on a few of the changes we will be implementing January 1, 2011.
In working with the Finance Committee I have been charged with keeping up with the spending in all areas of the 2011 Budget in a desperate attempt to keep our expenses under control as well as finding various ways to save money.
With that being said… effective January 1, 2011 all supply orders that you and/or your committee/group need MUST be submitted in writing to me. I will then shop the item and order for you. This ONLY pertains to items that your group/committee would turn in a receipt for reimbursement for. If items for the Kitchen or any other common area need to be purchased, please bring this information to me so I can take care of it and make sure that the budget supports this need.
COMMITTEES
In observing the many needs of the Church, I am going to be organizing the Committees as outlined in the Constitution, Bylaws and Policy and Procedures of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. I ask EACH OF YOU as a member Peace to join my TEAM & ask where might I be a good fit to give of my time & talents to my Congregation. I know everyone is busy, have jobs, families & other things to do, but remember I need you as well. If you are currently serving on a committee, please call me so I can add you name to my master list. Remember… Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision, even if that vision becomes extremely blurry. ~Author Unknown
CHURCH FACILITY KEYS
I am also trying to get a handle on all of the keys to the church facility. If you have a key to the Church, please stop by my office and complete the form that we need to keep on file for insurance purposes. It is very important that I get this task taken care of as soon as possible.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Background checks are required to be renewed every 2 years. Please stop by my office to obtain the form that must be completed in order for me to submit for completion of this process. This is another requirement for insurance purposes.
ORGANIZING/CLEANING
I have begun my spring-cleaning and organization process. I have started in the Copier Room; so please if you remove something from any of the cabinets and/or drawers, please make sure to return the item to its proper place.
If your group/committee has a storage closet within the facility, please contact me so we can set up a time to work together on getting your storage location identified, cleaned and organized. While touring the facility during our annual fire inspection it was brought to my attention that some of the closets are fire hazards and must be cleaned up for safety purposes.
JANITORIAL SERVICES
We have secured a new Janitorial Service (Accredited Building Services) that begins January 15th ~ Due to Budget constraints we have cut the service to Three (3) days a week instead of five (5) therefore, I again ask that when your group is preparing to leave the facility to please empty the coffee pot and leave it clean for those that follow your group and to please wipe down the cabinets and rinse the sinks so there is NO food or drink residue left. It is also most important that you empty the Trash receptacle and place in the dumpster to prevent any odor and/or bugs. Remember the cleaner we keep it the less likely we are going to have BUGS creep in.
LAWN CARE SERVICES
We have also secured a new Lawn Service (Texas Lawn and Sprinkler) that will also take over services January 1st.
If there are any issues you notice with either of these new vendors, please let me know so I can alert my contacts in order to get the issues resolved.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ISSUES
We have had several complaints regarding the Heating and Air Conditioning with it either being too cold or too hot at various times of the year…. We have contacted All Points so many times that the money that we are supposed to be saving with the new Thermostats we have eaten up in service calls to have them check to make sure the units are operating properly…. Each time they respond we get the same response…. The units are working properly and the temperatures registering are as they are supposed to be and we need to remember that Electric Heat is NOT the same as Gas Heat in that it takes a while (3-4 hours) for the room to heat and/or cool. With that being said, we are going to have to adjust our schedules to ensure that the lights are turned on at the necessary times in order that the rooms cool/heat properly for your comfort.
NOTARY SERVICES
Just a reminder, I am a NOTARY and offer my services to you. I will NOT be charging a FEE for my services but welcome any donations. Any donations received will go to the Peace Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Fund
FUNDRAISING IDEA FOR ALL GROUPS OF PEACE
I am a Pampered Chef Consultant and have been actively hosting Fundraising Shows for various groups like Jeanette Williams Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research & Special Projects, and Relay for Life. I would like to extend this offer to all Groups of Peace. We can either Host a Cooking Show where I actually prepare a specific dish and dessert or we can do a catalog show where everyone simply takes orders. Pampered Chef will donate 15% of the Show totals to the Organization. I am also learning and perfecting my Pampered Chef BINGO shows – this is also a great fundraiser. If anyone group is interested in having a fundraiser like this, please contact me so we can discuss.
As the year progresses I am sure you will be hearing more from me in my endeavors to get more acclimated and organized. If you have any questions regarding any of the above-mentioned information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I am here to help each and every group and member of Peace, so please do not hesitate to stop in, call or email me with any situation you feel needs attention.
Have a blessed day!
Bernie Anderson
New Member Inquiry Luncheon on Sunday
If you have been visiting our church and would like more information about Peace, you are invited to attend a New Member Inquiry Luncheon which will be held on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this orientation you will have the opportunity to learn about who we are, what we do and what we are asking you to do with us here at Peace Lutheran. Call Judy in the church office if you plan to attend.
Adult Games Night
Bring a snack to share and come join us for an adult evening of fellowship, games, food and a lot of fun on Friday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please call Ruth Meyer.
Creative Hands
Hello all. The old year is behind us and now on to getting settled in to making cards and other exciting projects. We will meet upstairs for the following:
Monday, January 10 at 9:30 am – “Carding” -Preparing cards for shut in's and Krause Center Friends.
Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm - "It is Out of the Bag" - This was a favorite class in the past. You will need to bring a white or off white tote bag (colored totes don't work well with this project). We will furnish the soft gel, brushes and napkins needed to complete this project. I will try to have a few extra totes to purchase for those that might need one. There are no painting skills required. This is an easy fun project and is open to any age level.
Monday, January 31 at 6:30 pm – “Journal for Sharing". We will make 7 journals to share for Valentines Day. However if you want to make one of your own and help with the share books, you may bring a black and white non spiral composition book. There will be a small fee for trims, papers, ribbons and embellishments ( no more than $2.00) I will try to have extra composition books on hand in case you can't find one or need an extra.
Creative Hands has been asked to do the Blessings again for the ELCA retreat in September. We will set times to work on the blessings once we have the theme. We will do 2 different blessings for 2 meals for approximately 150 people (total 300). Watch for more information later. We hope to have these completed before summer.
Jany and Sherri
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Pastor Tart’s Wednesday Morning Study is studying Paul's Letter to the Galatians. We will begin again on January 12th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome!
Pasadena Community Ministries
Many thanks to all who continue to donate food and clothing for our work with PCM. Please place the clothing in the brown container under the large table in the narthex and place the food on or in the cabinet in the hallway between the narthex and Fellowship hall. We will continue the cereal; peanut butter and jelly drive also. Keep in mind, Fall/Winter generally brings cooler weather and the hot soups and warm foods will be in higher demand.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Please prayerfully consider donating one or more of the following items and help a refugee maintain good health.
One kit consists of:
Hand Towel - Dark Color
Wash Cloths - Dark Color
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Wide Tooth Comb
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.
See you on Sunday!
Baptism of Our Lord
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
Welcome back to Pastor Tart & Kathryn who return from a well deserved, relaxing vacation!
Ben Remmert will give the sermon on Sunday morning.
Pastoral Care Notes
Dale Taggart continues his treatment for cancer
Jason Elliott continues his treatment for cancer
Don Cochran recuperating at home following back surgery
Ruth Schmidt – Hermann Hospital
Ann Hogstrom - Nursing Home
Our Christian sympathy to Joann Hutton on the death of her mother, Zelma Tackett on January 6th.
December Financial Update
General Operating Fund deposits for December.
12-05-10 $14,772.50
12-12-10 $10,314.50
12-19-10 $8,546.50
12-24,26-10 $16,760.50
To meet our budgeted income, we need $10,673 a week.
Overview of actual vs. estimated income for 2010:
Actual Estimated
January $44,549 $53,365 (five Sundays)
February $41,879 $42,692
March $41,563 $42,692
April $42,517 $42,692
May $46,769 $53,365 (five Sundays)
June $37,266 $42,692
July $33,056 $42,692
August $46,006 $53,365 (five Sundays)
September $34,486 $42,692
October $43,601 $53,365 (five Sundays)
November $34,779 $42,692
December $50,394 $42,692
From the Youth Director
The winter break is over so it’s back to school and work. Back to the same routine as last year…or is it? Take this time to reevaluate your routine. Do you not get enough sleep? Do you watch too much of Jersey Shore on MTV? Are you on the internet for more than 4 hours a day? Well this is the time for you to see how your life can reflect that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am not saying that we all need to live exactly like Jesus Christ (because it is impossible), but look at how Jesus lived for others.
Thank you for also letting me preach on today’s reading. I love this Sunday’s gospel lesson because we are able to see where our ministry is originated from, our baptism. Praise God for the gifts of baptism and Christian mission and ministry.
God Bless,
Ben Remmert, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry
benr@welcometopeace.com
Gnome Removal and Infestation Sr. High Fundraiser- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to everyone that helped out with our Sr. High Fundraiser. We have raised over $500 dollars for our Sr. High Summer Trip! I will have pictures of our adventures on our gnome table and feel free to take any of the photos there on the table. Thank you again and be ready for more information on other Sr. High ministry opportunities.
Camp Hope Camp Manager and Staff Applications Are Out!
You may have seen the bulletin board with the carnival themed decorations and wondered what that is all about? Camp Hope is an opportunity for our Jr. High and Sr. High to lead in a 3 week day camp where we teach the good news of Christ through games, worship, interactive story telling, snacks, crafts, expressive arts, and service. It’s an opportunity for Peace to be a part of one of the most successful outreach and youth leadership program our synod offers to our youth and families. If you are a young adult, Sr. High, or Jr. High, we have applications out for staff. For Camp Manager, your due date is Jan. 16th and staff is on Feb. 27th.
Sr. High Gathering at Lutherhill!: Feb. 18th-20th
Lutherhill is opening its doors to all our Sr. High students in our synod to come for the weekend to worship, meet new people all over Texas/Louisiana, small group discussions, polar bear swimming, s’mores, 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 on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Jr. High and Sr. High Graffiti Service- January 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
EVENT IS OPEN FOR JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND PARENTS!
I am asking for some help to repaint the barn outside in the field. Supplies will be provided by the church, but we ask that you bring a sack lunch and to wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, a white shirt to paint on. After we repaint the barn, then we are going to have our Graffiti party where we are going to paint all over our white shirts. If the weather turns bad, we will repaint the junior high room. For more questions, please contact Ben Remmert.
“Lord’s Prayer” Milestone Coming Up: Jan. 16th at 9:45 am and Jan. 23rd at 11 am
ITS COMING UP!!! Our next milestone is for our 2nd graders where we are going to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and the importance of this prayer in the lives of Christians. This is also a time where we will discuss about the different methods of prayer and different spiritual practices around the world. This is an event for the parents as well so make sure to mark your calendar for Jan.16th at 9:45 am for the classroom instruction and Jan. 23rd at 11 am to be recognized and blessed (with a special gift to remember this milestone). For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Summer Lutherhill- Please Sign Up!
If you are planning on going to Lutherhill this summer, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Spots are filling fast and we need a good head count so we can put down our deposit. Remember that if you are in 1st-5th grade, we are going to Lutherhill on August 7th-12th, 2011 and 6th-8th are going to Lutherhill on June 19th-24th. Sign Ups are on the youth and family bulletin board. More questions? Contact Ben Remmert.
Sports Ministry Meetings- Coming Soon Softball!
Every third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, we will meet at Peace Lutheran for some time to come together and discuss about league opportunities in the area. We are about to begin looking into spring leagues so this would be the time to come to join our new ministry, or if you express an interest in this ministry. Plan to join us next Sunday. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Parent Huddle Time and DEEP Leadership Meeting: January 20th at 7 pm.
We just met to discuss about Camp Hope and other opportunities to gather together, proclaim the word, and serve our communities. Our leadership team is called “DEEP” because we are going to dive into our ministry together, head first. This is again a time for us to come together to gather and share the vision of Peace Lutheran’s ministry but also a time for our leaders to come together for devotion and have some discussions about passing on the faith to our youth. We are reevaluating new times to meet so if you are interested, please let Ben Remmert know of which day of the week and time works best for you and we will let everyone know asap.
Family Meal Nights with the Youth Director!
Thank you for those families that have already talked to me about a time to meet, but for those that have not, there is still time! I have been here for 6 months and I am still committed to meeting all our families here at Peace Lutheran. I have placed a sign up sheet on our youth bulletin for families to sign up what day and time you would like to schedule a meal together where we can bond together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, please contact Ben Remmert.
Youth Group Mall Scavenger Hunt!- Feb. 25th at 6:00 pm
What’s better than getting Jr. High and Sr. High together for some fun? Doing it in the mall! That’s right, we are going to have a Mall Scavenger Hunt! We are going to have some fun while learning more about American Christianity and how consumerism influences our views on how we proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and we will finish our time together with a time of service to our community. We are going to eat at the mall food court so bring money for your meal!
Jr. High, Sr. High, and Youth Group: Oh My!
It’s the beginning of the year for 2011 and we want to start it off with a bang and with that we are going to try a new schedule which our youth have suggested. This is a time where we are going to build on our community through fellowship, prayer, devotion, and a meal together as a group. We are wanting this to be an engaging time for our youth so the more the better! Here is the schedule for our youth groups for 2011.
Jr. High- Sundays at 5 pm- 6pm
Sr. High- Sundays at 4 pm- 6 pm
Young Adults- Wednesdays at 7 pm-8:30 pm
A Message from the Director of Administration
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas & I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. We all know with a new year comes changes, so I am here to give you a heads up on a few of the changes we will be implementing January 1, 2011.
In working with the Finance Committee I have been charged with keeping up with the spending in all areas of the 2011 Budget in a desperate attempt to keep our expenses under control as well as finding various ways to save money.
With that being said… effective January 1, 2011 all supply orders that you and/or your committee/group need MUST be submitted in writing to me. I will then shop the item and order for you. This ONLY pertains to items that your group/committee would turn in a receipt for reimbursement for. If items for the Kitchen or any other common area need to be purchased, please bring this information to me so I can take care of it and make sure that the budget supports this need.
COMMITTEES
In observing the many needs of the Church, I am going to be organizing the Committees as outlined in the Constitution, Bylaws and Policy and Procedures of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. I ask EACH OF YOU as a member Peace to join my TEAM & ask where might I be a good fit to give of my time & talents to my Congregation. I know everyone is busy, have jobs, families & other things to do, but remember I need you as well. If you are currently serving on a committee, please call me so I can add you name to my master list. Remember… Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision, even if that vision becomes extremely blurry. ~Author Unknown
CHURCH FACILITY KEYS
I am also trying to get a handle on all of the keys to the church facility. If you have a key to the Church, please stop by my office and complete the form that we need to keep on file for insurance purposes. It is very important that I get this task taken care of as soon as possible.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Background checks are required to be renewed every 2 years. Please stop by my office to obtain the form that must be completed in order for me to submit for completion of this process. This is another requirement for insurance purposes.
ORGANIZING/CLEANING
I have begun my spring-cleaning and organization process. I have started in the Copier Room; so please if you remove something from any of the cabinets and/or drawers, please make sure to return the item to its proper place.
If your group/committee has a storage closet within the facility, please contact me so we can set up a time to work together on getting your storage location identified, cleaned and organized. While touring the facility during our annual fire inspection it was brought to my attention that some of the closets are fire hazards and must be cleaned up for safety purposes.
JANITORIAL SERVICES
We have secured a new Janitorial Service (Accredited Building Services) that begins January 15th ~ Due to Budget constraints we have cut the service to Three (3) days a week instead of five (5) therefore, I again ask that when your group is preparing to leave the facility to please empty the coffee pot and leave it clean for those that follow your group and to please wipe down the cabinets and rinse the sinks so there is NO food or drink residue left. It is also most important that you empty the Trash receptacle and place in the dumpster to prevent any odor and/or bugs. Remember the cleaner we keep it the less likely we are going to have BUGS creep in.
LAWN CARE SERVICES
We have also secured a new Lawn Service (Texas Lawn and Sprinkler) that will also take over services January 1st.
If there are any issues you notice with either of these new vendors, please let me know so I can alert my contacts in order to get the issues resolved.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ISSUES
We have had several complaints regarding the Heating and Air Conditioning with it either being too cold or too hot at various times of the year…. We have contacted All Points so many times that the money that we are supposed to be saving with the new Thermostats we have eaten up in service calls to have them check to make sure the units are operating properly…. Each time they respond we get the same response…. The units are working properly and the temperatures registering are as they are supposed to be and we need to remember that Electric Heat is NOT the same as Gas Heat in that it takes a while (3-4 hours) for the room to heat and/or cool. With that being said, we are going to have to adjust our schedules to ensure that the lights are turned on at the necessary times in order that the rooms cool/heat properly for your comfort.
NOTARY SERVICES
Just a reminder, I am a NOTARY and offer my services to you. I will NOT be charging a FEE for my services but welcome any donations. Any donations received will go to the Peace Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Fund
FUNDRAISING IDEA FOR ALL GROUPS OF PEACE
I am a Pampered Chef Consultant and have been actively hosting Fundraising Shows for various groups like Jeanette Williams Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research & Special Projects, and Relay for Life. I would like to extend this offer to all Groups of Peace. We can either Host a Cooking Show where I actually prepare a specific dish and dessert or we can do a catalog show where everyone simply takes orders. Pampered Chef will donate 15% of the Show totals to the Organization. I am also learning and perfecting my Pampered Chef BINGO shows – this is also a great fundraiser. If anyone group is interested in having a fundraiser like this, please contact me so we can discuss.
As the year progresses I am sure you will be hearing more from me in my endeavors to get more acclimated and organized. If you have any questions regarding any of the above-mentioned information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I am here to help each and every group and member of Peace, so please do not hesitate to stop in, call or email me with any situation you feel needs attention.
Have a blessed day!
Bernie Anderson
New Member Inquiry Luncheon on Sunday
If you have been visiting our church and would like more information about Peace, you are invited to attend a New Member Inquiry Luncheon which will be held on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this orientation you will have the opportunity to learn about who we are, what we do and what we are asking you to do with us here at Peace Lutheran. Call Judy in the church office if you plan to attend.
Adult Games Night
Bring a snack to share and come join us for an adult evening of fellowship, games, food and a lot of fun on Friday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please call Ruth Meyer.
Creative Hands
Hello all. The old year is behind us and now on to getting settled in to making cards and other exciting projects. We will meet upstairs for the following:
Monday, January 10 at 9:30 am – “Carding” -Preparing cards for shut in's and Krause Center Friends.
Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm - "It is Out of the Bag" - This was a favorite class in the past. You will need to bring a white or off white tote bag (colored totes don't work well with this project). We will furnish the soft gel, brushes and napkins needed to complete this project. I will try to have a few extra totes to purchase for those that might need one. There are no painting skills required. This is an easy fun project and is open to any age level.
Monday, January 31 at 6:30 pm – “Journal for Sharing". We will make 7 journals to share for Valentines Day. However if you want to make one of your own and help with the share books, you may bring a black and white non spiral composition book. There will be a small fee for trims, papers, ribbons and embellishments ( no more than $2.00) I will try to have extra composition books on hand in case you can't find one or need an extra.
Creative Hands has been asked to do the Blessings again for the ELCA retreat in September. We will set times to work on the blessings once we have the theme. We will do 2 different blessings for 2 meals for approximately 150 people (total 300). Watch for more information later. We hope to have these completed before summer.
Jany and Sherri
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Pastor Tart’s Wednesday Morning Study is studying Paul's Letter to the Galatians. We will begin again on January 12th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome!
Pasadena Community Ministries
Many thanks to all who continue to donate food and clothing for our work with PCM. Please place the clothing in the brown container under the large table in the narthex and place the food on or in the cabinet in the hallway between the narthex and Fellowship hall. We will continue the cereal; peanut butter and jelly drive also. Keep in mind, Fall/Winter generally brings cooler weather and the hot soups and warm foods will be in higher demand.
Lutheran World Relief Health Kits
Please prayerfully consider donating one or more of the following items and help a refugee maintain good health.
One kit consists of:
Hand Towel - Dark Color
Wash Cloths - Dark Color
Bath Size Bar of Soap
Wide Tooth Comb
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.
See you on Sunday!
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