Peace Presbyterian Church

9145 Franklin Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-8100 voice
(916) 684-7719 fax
www.peacechurch.net

Please join us for Worship and Children’s Church at 10 am.

Sunday School, “Growth Hour”, at 9 am: classes for all.

Upcoming Special Events

a member of Sacramento Presbytery, and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.

	Accomplished in 2009

This page was designed to remind our members what we as a small church have accomplished in this year. Often we rejoice as the event occured, but quickly we forget the work done through the Grace of God. This page should help us to celebrate the year’s events and cause us to refelct on the Love of God in our lives, especially as we head toward Stewardship Sunday.
Send in your notice for the 2009 list.
- Sherry

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Our Annual meeting was Sunday, January 25th beginning with a potluck dinner at 5pm and the business from 6-8pm. Some of the items included a financial review of 2008, a review of our church budget for 2009, a review of our church life in 2008 and goals for our church life in 2009. Each and every active member of the church is encouraged to attend this special meeting, as we give thanks for all God did in our midst in 2008 and as we look forward joyfully and expectantly to what He will do in our midst in 2009. Please talk to any of the Elders if you have any questions about this upcoming meeting.

VALENTINES DAY DATE!
Saturday, February 14th, a special showing of the movie, “Fireproof” from 3pm-5, and free babbysitting was offered from 3pm-8 to parents; dinner was also served to the children. Parents were then able to go out to dinner together. More info. in this brochure.

DEACON’S FELLOWSHIP & APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
The Deacons showed their appreciation for all the support members have given throughout the year by serving a spectacular breakfast. Plain, blueberry and strawberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and beverages were served by the Decaons (and some of their spouses). Joe G. even served made-to-order omelets; how can anyone pass that up? Several gift baskets created by Elder Cindy M. were given away.
Deacon’s Breakfast: Free, Saturday March 14, served 8-10am. We all stayed later for fun and fellowship.

WORK DAY!
March 28th. To prepare the grounds for Palm and Resurrection Sundays we will clear out the shed and sell off remaining items at the corner of the lot. If you have some items to add to the sale, please bring them. We will also begin decorating.

YOUTH @ PEACE
Sunday evening March 22, 7-9pm we are going to Bethany Presbyterian Church in Sacramento for A Great Escape - a Lenten Labyrinth. Download the Lenten Labyrinth flyer. Bring a Buddy, and your Permission Slip. Contact Sherry K., aka Bear with questions!
more info.

YOUTH @ PEACE
Friday evening through Saturday evening April 3-4 Arco Arena in Sacramento ATF - Aquire the Fire from Teen Mania Ministries. We worshipped with thousands, heard great speakers, re/dedicated our lives to Jesus, and enjoyed so many things from so many ministries for only $30.00 a ticket. Thanks to the Griffin family for fronting the money. Contact Sherry K., aka Bear with questions!
more info.

PASSOVER SEDER WORSHIP SERVICE 2009

Maundy-Thursday evening, April 9 at 6:30pm, we celebrate with a special Worship Service called a Seder (SAY- dur) dinner which commemorates Passover (the Israelites freed from slavery in Egypt and spared from the tenth plague when the angel of death passed over the homes of the faithful- Jesus transformed it into the Lord’s Supper).
The Seder Invitation: can be downloaded; emailed to others or hand out to your friends and family: (color invitation).

Palm Sunday

Prayer at 8:30 am. Prayer and Praise at 9 am. Children gather at 10 am. Procession with Palms at 10:15 am.
more info.

Resurrection Sunday

Prayer at 8:30 am. Brunch at 9 am, Worship at 10:15 am. Egg hunt afterwards.
more info.

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP 2009
Friday, April 10 at 7pm to remember the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins.

CREEK CLEANUP
25 April from 9am - 1pm.
Come join Peace Presbyterian Church and the Elk Grove community for a day of cleaning up our local creeks and parks! We will be meeting at Zimbelman Park on Big Horn Blvd. (just north of the old Circuit City store) Come for the whole time or just a part, whatever time you can spare will be well worth it. Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes and gloves.
www.yourcsd.com/calendar/.
more info.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: BOWLING
Hello Men of Peace!
Bowling on the morning of Saturday May 23 from 9-11am. We took advantage of the early bird pricing at Strikes Bowling Alley on Laguna Blvd. $1.50/game and $1.50/shoe rental. This is well off their regular pricing. Don’t worry about your skill level; we have Elder Keith F. or Mike G. available to give some helpful pointers! (They were the high scorers last time) Most of us ended up in the 80-110 range.
If you have any questions please contact Elder Allen G.
full info.

HONORING OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
We honored our graduating High School Seniors during our worship service on Sunday June 14. This special celebration and blessing of Shelby Field, Shayla Carter and Brandon Wilkinson showcased their plans for college and prayer over each of them along with the gifts of handmade quilts from the Women of Peace, designed for each of them, paintings that matched their quilts instead of cards, and also personal gifts from their youth leader.

PEACE PRESCHOOL 2009 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SIGN UPS
June 1-31, 2009 (Mon-Thurs) (8 sessions)
A fun filled week of praise! Sing songs, create “works of art”, play games, do some cooking, and lots of other fun stuff!
Preschool info.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
We need volunteers to sign up to teach Sunday School classes. As a teacher, you pass on your knowledge, faith and belief into our children. Please be a part of their religious enrichment. The sign up sheet in up on the wall by the kitchen. We are looking to fill in the weeks for April and the rest of this year. If you have any questions, contact Tracy F. Thank you in Advance! Children’s Ministry info.

BETH MOORE: Living Proof Live 2009
Experience Life Change. One Woman at a Time.
You never know what’s going to happen when overloaded, overwhelmed women get away for the weekend, lay down their burdens, and have a fresh encounter with a holy, loving God. But you can be sure of one thing: God will be at work transforming lives. Won’t you join us?

Beth Moore: Living Proof Live
Stockton Arena
Fri. June 26, 7-9:30 pm and Sat. June 27, 8:30-Noon
Cost: $60* *Scholarships available. Tickets now @ door:opens at 5:30pm.

This time we get to see Beth LIVE rather than via simulcast! We will meet at 3:30 on Friday at the Spangler home and 7:30 on Saturday to carpool together. Then to the home of Denise G. for debriefing on Saturday afternoon. For more information contact Rachel S.

YOUTH @ PEACE to SF ZOO
10 of us had a blast at the SF Zoo.
more info & permission slip.

RUMAGE SALE
Help us help others including the Elk Grove Food Bank by shopping at our Rumage Sale of baby, kid and adult clothing, toys, kitchen items, electronics, tools, paperback and hardbound books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and more!
Cash only. Be a good steward by sharing the things we don’t need to bless others.
UPDATED: we raised over $700.00 and were able to donate the rest of the items to Chicks in Crises, several families in need and Goodwill in Elk Grove.

CHICKS IN CRISES
On Sunday August 9, Inez Whitlow, director of Chicks in Crises, came to share how we can partner with her agency in encouraging young moms in crises to choose life for their babies.

YOUTH @ PEACE
Welcome 2 Youth swim party held at the home of the Mendenhalls 5:30pm Monday, August 10, 2009. We ate hotdogs fresh off of the grill, swam in the gorgeous pool in the backyard, ate brownines and spice cake and shared the program of Y@P with newcomemers and paid tribute to those going off to college.

4 F’s
(Friends in Faith, Fellowship, Fun & Service) in August we met at the Old Elk Grove Hotel/Museum in Elk Grove Park (enter the park from the East Stockton Boulevard entrance). A speaker shared with us the history of the Hotel/Museum, following which we toured the facilities. Suggested donation (for the tour & speaker) $5.00 per person.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MEETING IN AUGUST
We will have a fall planning meeting for the Christian Education and Worship elements of our church life on Sunday, August 23 at 1pm at the Spangler’s home after our church services. Lunch will be potluck; please RSVP to see what to bring. Everyone is welcome.

SUNDAY MORNING GROWTH HOUR
From Sept. 13-November 1 our schedule is changing to accomdate City Hope. Please join a small group.

Prayer and Praise (+Small Group Leader training) - September 6.
no Bible study: see City Hope below

for Youth info.: w/Bear
for Children info.
more for Adults info.

Order of St. Luke
Saturday October 3rd. Prayer and Healing service.

WORK DAY
A big thank you goes out to all of you who participated (and brought treats) in the Peace Workday on Saturday October 24th. We were able to get quite a bit done in just a few hours. More info. in the November Newsletter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANCES!
Sunday after church October 25th we celebrated the 90th birthday of Frances P. in the fellowship hall. Hope you joined us for this special celebration! There was a beautiful birthday cake for her and flowers too. We would like to create a church family photo album for her. If you took digital pictures, please bring them to the church office. We took photos of us with her for the album and many brought her birthday cards. Thanks and God bless you! -- P.B.

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER
Please bring your family to the Church for dinner this Sat. night at 6pm to celebrate the City Hope study and our continuing support of the Food Closet and other community activities - side by side with many Congregations in Elk Grove. The Leadership will bring the food, and is accepting donations of non-perishables as well as cash for our Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Please talk to a Deacon if you know of a family who needs a little extra help this year.
The Deacons of Peace Presbyterian Church

PEACE WOMEN’S RETREAT
Friday, November 13-Sunday, November 15 @ Pismo Beach
more info.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Thanks to your donations at our City Hope dinner, we have an entire basket of food and raised $147.00 to purchase more! We will be delivering at least four (4) baskets to families in our Congregation this Thanksgiving and ask you to bring non-perishables or monies this Sunday to support this ministry of kindness. Thank you for your generosity,
--The Deacons.

ADVENT KICKOFF NIGHT!
Sunday, November 29 @ 5pm
Bring a potluck dish to share for this fun time to kick-off our Advent season. If Advent, the time period before Christmas, is new to you, come learn what it is about! We will be doing several special crafts* which can be made a part of your Christmas traditions at home along with singing carols. Everyone is welcome!
*Donations for the craft supplies are accepted.

4 F’s
(Friends in Faith, Fellowship, Fun & Service)
Join us Thursday, December 10th @ 11:30am at Denny’s Restaurant on Elk Grove Blvd. We support the St. John’s Shelter at Christmas: more info. in the Fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please contact Lorna U. See you there! more info.

WOMEN OF PEACE
Please join us for a special time of fellowship at my house on Friday, December 11 at 6p. Bring something to share for dinner, a Christmas carol and a $10 ‘white elephant’ gift. RSVP via email or call Deacon Phyllis M.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Sunday December 20 during the church service at 9:30 am. Dress rehearsal rehearsal is Saturday December 19 @ 2 pm. Join us in telling the Christmas story. -- Tracy F., Elder.

Peace Candle Ephesians 2:14. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Join us for our Christmas Eve Service Thurs., December 24th at 7pm. Nursery care available.
more info.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
Sunday evenings 5:30pm-7:30 at the church. Bring a Buddy, your Bible: tackling One God, many gods, a Bible study for which you asked; 12 major religions/cults. Christmas Party on 27th 7-9pm: Tacky Christmas Sweater party, bring a potluck item to share! Contact Sherry K., aka Bear with questions or if you want a new Bible for free!
more info.

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Peace Presbyterian Church

Accomplished in 2009

PASSOVER SEDER WORSHIP SERVICE 2009

Palm Sunday

Resurrection Sunday