Peace Presbyterian Church

This page is designed to remind our members what we as a small church have accomplished in a 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 2011 list.
- Sherry

TEMPORARY SCHEDULE CHANGE

02 January 2011 8:30am -prayer
Sunday Jan. 2: potluck brunch at 9 am for a New Year Kickoff. 10 am we gather for our corporate worship, a family service without a separate Children’s Church.
Sunday Jan. 9: Bible Study Hour and Children’s Church resume regular times at 9 am and during the worship service. Please talk to any of the Elders if you have any questions about these upcoming Sundays.

MEN’S MINISTRY TO BEGIN ANEW
Our Men’s group begins this month! We will meet Saturday mornings at 7am at Peace for fellowship, Bible Study and prayer, as well as light snacks.
Our first meeting is Saturday January 29th @ 7am: Potluck Breakfast, Planning, Prayer, Fellowship.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

30 January 2011 immediately after Worship. Contact Pastor Brian or one of the Elders for more info. All members, please attend. Non-members who wish to see how we conduct business, you are invited to observe.

CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Olan Mills: sign-up in the Fellowship Hall for your for your portrait whether you are a member or regular visitor to be taken in February!
One free 8x 10 and a directory are yours to keep, and reduced prices on portrait packages are available for purchase. If you have any questions, contact Johnny and Susan W. Please make sure your information is correct in the church membership directory. (A copy is posted for review - please feel free to note any necessary changes on the copy, or leave a note in the Church Office mailbox).
And please send in your email address(s), phone number(s) and mailing address to the church office so that we can send the monthly newsletter and weekly news announcements by email. If you prefer snail mail please state so and we will continue to send you a printed newsletter. This will help us keep you up-to-date and we will be better stewards with what God has blessed us! You can fill out a form and place it in the offering plate on Sundays or email the church Office Manager with your information right now.

VALENTINE DAY DINNER
Peace Valentine Day Dinner Saturday, February 12th, 6-9 pm, all adults are welcome. There will be great food, fun and prizes. A sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. Please talk to any of the Deacons for more information.

FAMILY HOPE

Peace joins with the Church in Elk Grove to show how God wants to bring hope to our families, marriages, children and parenting, homes and relationships in messages from our pulpits. More information coming on this special focus for the New Year.
more info.

NEW TESTAMENT BASED HEALING PRAYER COURSE
Join an extraordinary and powerful 7-week New Testament-based healing prayer course at Peace Presbyterian Church, beginning Thursday, February 24, 2011, with meetings at 10am and again at 7pm. This dynamic DVD series by Rev. Mike Endicott is facilitated by Peggy Price, with the International Order of St. Luke www.orderofstluke.org, an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. The “Good News” is that New Testament healing through Jesus is alive and well alongside our medical professionals. For a press release or additional information, please contact Peggy Price @ pricewrite@aol.com or 916/421.9097.

THE IRONMEN OF PEACE
Saturday the 19Th @ 8 AM in the fellowship hall for breakfast, so please bring food to share with your brothers,
your calendar as we intend to plan some upcoming events for our men at this time,
read Book Two of Mere Christianity, What Christians Believe ahead of time, to discuss.
We will conclude with prayer by 10 am.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, 7:30 pm with the imposition of ashes.
more info.

OLAN MILLS DIRECTORY PHOTOS UPDATE
For those that were unable to get your photographs taken for any reason, we have confirmed a makeup day scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 11am-5pm. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or contact Elder Johnny W.
We need to have at least 10 families or sittings, so if you have not had your pictures taken yet, please set this time aside now so you can be a part of our photo directory, whether you are a member or regular visitor. One free 8x 10 and a directory are yours to keep, and reduced prices on portrait packages are available for purchase. If you have any questions, contact Elder Johnny or Deacon Susan W. Please make sure your information is correct in the church membership directory. (A copy is posted for review - please feel free to note any necessary changes on the copy, or leave a note in the Church Office mailbox).

YOUTH @ PEACE TO ACQUIRE THE FIRE
2011 @ Arco Arena, CA: 08-09 April, 7am church parkinglot.
more info. and to Print your permission slip.

SPRING CLEANING PARTY
16 April, 8am. Bring your gloves, garden tools, and whatever you feel would help to spruce up the grounds and the building to prepare Peace for Holy Week. Contact Elder Allen G. for more info.

MAUNDY-THURSDAY (PASSOVER-SEDER DINNER)
Come to our sixth Seder the 21st April 6pm. Printable invitations: to download or email to friends and family.
This worship service called a Seder (SAY- dur) dinner celebrates the first Passover (the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt and spared from the tenth plague when the angel of death passed over the homes of the faithful) and Jesus transformed it into the Lord’s Supper.
What is Lent/Maundy-Thursday?

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
02 April 7pm. This short worship service commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins.
What is Lent/Good Friday?

NEW TESTAMENT BASED HEALING PRAYER COURSE
Join an extraordinary and powerful 7-week New Testament-based healing prayer course at Peace Presbyterian Church during the Women’s Bible Study at 10am Fridays. This dynamic DVD series by Rev. Mike Endicott is on loan from Peggy Price, with the International Order of St. Luke www.orderofstluke.org, an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. The “Good News” is that New Testament healing through Jesus is alive and well alongside our medical professionals. For a press release or additional information, please contact Peggy Price @ pricewrite@aol.com or 916/421.9097.

PASTOR BRIAN OUT OF OFFICE
I will be out of the office most of next week attending my annual West Coast Presbyterian Pastor’s Conference in Mt. Hermon. I will be leaving late in the afternoon of Monday, May 2 and then return late in the afternoon of Thursday May 5. I am very grateful that Pastor Vigen and Pastor Jerry will be on call for me while I am away this week. In Christ, Pastor Brian.

PEACE’S EVENTS
Get our Announcements and Events ministry opportunities information PDF, which includes the Bible Reading Plan for the week.

more info.

PEACE’S FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER
opened Tuesday June 28 through July 4.
It was a huge success; volunteers worked the booth, pre-sold fireworks, and put up door hanger fliers.
more info.

PARKING LOT PAVED
We want to say “Thank you!” to Valley Slurry Seal Co. who, in exchange for allowing them to park their equipment on our empty back lot, paved our parking lot for free! We are very grateful. They even moved ‘Dirt Hill’ flattening out a dangerous area for us.

DOLLAR MOVIES TO BEAT THE HEAT
Youth @ Peace Dollar Movie, at UA Regal Theatre 10am. Younger siblings welcome with parents in attendance. Then swimming and a movie night all Tuesday 12 July!

4Fs DINE AT PLATES CAFE & CATERING
Lunch at Plates Cafe & Catering. Plates is a new project of the St. John’s Shelter for Women and Children. Its aim is to provide opportunities to develop marketable skills, a work ethic and ability to succeed in the workplace. We will meet at the church at 11am to carpool. 14 July 2011.

SKIT REHEARSAL
Ironmen of Peace and Youth @ Peace have a short skit rehearsal Saturday, 30 July 10am-11 for presentation Sunday during Corporate Worship. No memorization necessary. All Youth and Ironmen are welcome to participate!

YOUTH ROLLER SKATING
Youth @ Peace Roller Skating, at King’s Skate. Younger siblings welcome with parents in attendance.

SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR
Fridays 6:30pm, starting 05 August. Youth and Adults (childcare is provided). See Announcements and Events for more info. Join this fun workshop.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - FRIDAY Invite a friend, babysitter provided, please RSVP to ensure enough sitters.

FAMILY OF TOM MUTZ
a former student of Peace Preschool, and Consumnes Oaks High (where a Candlelight Walk Prayer Vigil was held,) Tom, hit by a car, has passed away. Please pray for his family. Donations can be made here:
http://www.everribbon.com/r/friendsofTomMutz.
May God be felt so closely holding our family as the Comforter and the Lifter of our heads.

PEACE WOMEN’S RETREAT
October 14-16 at Pismo Beach. Cost is $0 (besides food and gas) for the first 9 women to sign up! Those who sign up later will split hotel costs.
more info.

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
called for by the Session immediately after our worship service, Sunday, September 18. The two purposes for this special meeting are:

1. to hear a report from the Nominating Committee and to vote on two new Deacons to fill two unexpired terms:
   • Scott G. for Class of 2012
   • Diane J. Class of 2013.
2. to consider and to vote on the revised by-laws.

CHILI’S FUNDRAISER
Invite friends and PRINT THE FLYER to take with you: proceeds help us fix our HVAC system. Hand a few out to people in line and enjoy your lunch or dinner Thursday November 17th! Take home or eat out... either way, you are raising funds for Peace.
Please contact Elders Rebecca S. or Sally E. for more information.

We made $351.99, with the Chevy’s Fundraiser and can’t wait to find out how much we made with the Chilli’s Fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who participated.

PASTOR APPRECIATION SUNDAY
“Retired” Pastors, Jerry Bieker and Vigen Galustian, were honored Sunday 30th with personalized gifts and cards from a grateful congregation. Pastor Brian was honored during his brithday a couple of weeks earlier. Both Pastor Jerry and Pastor Vigen shared their testimonies, and their wives, including Rachel, were honored with small tokens and cards all signed by congregants.

IRON MEN TRAINING EVENT
Our training event has been posted: http://www.maninthemirror.org/find-a-training-register/event/71/nmlb-practicum-elk-grove-ca.
Nov 04, 2011 -Nov 05, 2011
LTC Faculty: Brett Clemmer.
more Iron Men info.

EVENT HOSTED BY IRONMEN OF PEACE
See this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oliTtRqlvF8.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS HONORED
The faithful teachers for our children and youth were honored on Sunday, 13th during the Worship Service. Beautiful tall mugs with personalized Scripture verses crafted by Rachel S. were presented by the children to each teacher. The children surrounded the teachers and prayed with Pastor Brian blessings on them.

TURKEY FUNDS FOR THE ELK GROVE FOOD BANK
Thanks to your generosity, we collected $175.00 and were able to purchase 24 turkeys, totaling $175.82 for the Elk Grove Food Bank for needy families during the Thanksgiving. The E.G. Food Bank appreciated your giving. Thanks to Safeway on Laguna Blvd. for helping us.
more info.

ADVENT STUDY FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH
As we follow up from our Healing Prayer study, we begin a new Advent Bible Study, Sunday, November 27th. The songs of Mary, Zechariah and Simeon from Luke 1-2. As we study these songs, we will give thanks for how God does answer prayers and for how Jesus is the deepest answer to our prayers and longings. This study builds on and complements our sermon series, so you are encouraged to attend Bible Study in addition to worship.

Christmas Giving Opportunities

RUBIO’S AND COOKIE JAR FUNDRAISERS FOR PEACE PRESCHOOL
Join us for fun fundraisers Thurs. December 15, to benefit Peace Preschool at Rubio’s: dine-in or take-out, using the Rubio’s flyer, Rubio’s will donate 20%. Hand the second half to the people in line behind you. Bruceville and Elk Grove Blvd. - 9624 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757. Visit rubios.com for directions.
Then head next door to the Cookie Jar for dessert and also raise funds for Peace Preschool. Use the Cookie Jar flyer.

print this schedule.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

WHO?... All children preschool to 6th grade (membership not necessary). Both speaking and non-speaking parts are available. Join us in telling the Christmas story; sign-up sheets are on the Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Elder, Tracy F. if you can help or if you have any questions.