See the Weekly Calendar or all of the events in this month’s calendar in PDF.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT AND YOUTH STUDIES
During Growth Hour in the Sanctuary: please bring your Bible and purchase a workbook (copies available in the Fellowship Hall). It’s never too late to join! Please see Pastor Brian if you would like a Free Bible or with any questions.
1. Experiencing God, by Henry Blackaby and C. King.
more Growth Hour for Adults info.
more Growth Hour for Youth info.
Growth Hour for Children info.
Special Congregational Meeting
The Session has called for a Special Congregational Meeting immediately after our worship service on Sunday May 4 to receive a report from the Nominating Committee and then to elect one new Elder to fill unexpired term for the class of 2009. All active members are encouraged to attend. Please contact any of the Elders if you have any questions about this special meeting.
more info.
Our New Sunday Evening- Lineup
1st Sunday - Prayer and Praise
8:30am. Come for prayer for our church, praises to God. Replaces Prayer and Growth Hour one Sunday a month.
more info.
2nd Sunday - Supper and Cinema
5pm Bring your favourite prepared dish to share with your Peace family. We may set a theme for some of these, so watch for more details to come. We will follow with a moviie, theatre snacks, and discussion about the movie.
more info.
3rd Sunday - Soaking Prayer
7pm Suzanne will continue to lead us in this wonderful, soothing, peaceful form of prayer and soaking in God’s presence.
more info.
4th Sunday - Bible Challenge Discussion
6:30pm @ the Spangler’s. Each month we will study one book of the Bible, and challenge everyone to read one chapter every day from that book. We encourage you to jot down your thoughts and feelings as you read during the month, and we will wrap up the month with a group discussion of our reactions to the book. This will also be a mini-potluck with finger foods or desserts. Reading schedule:
May 5: Psalms 72-74;
May 12: Psalms 75-77;
May 19: Psalms 78-80;
May 26: Psalms 81-84.
Journal your thoughts, and join the discussion.
This month we meet at the home of the Spanglers.
5th Sunday - Special Events
6pm when there is a 5th Sunday. Events may include training on prayer or other focused topics. Stay tuned for more info.
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
YOUTH @ PEACE
Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm (while LOGOS and Alpha are out). Download our Youth @ Peace brochure. Bring a Buddy and your Bible. Contact Sherry K., aka Bear! We are working on skits and in May comes Confirmation classes with Pastor Brian during Alpha.
more info.
ALPHA IS COMING
Bring your favourite questions to Alpha because no question is too simple or too hostile. Have dinner with your Peace family and explore faith in a safe setting. Begins May 13, 2008.
more info.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
4 F’s
(Friends in Faith, Fellowship, Fun & Service) will be going to the home of Patty V. Please Call Lorna U. for directions. Thursday, May 08 at 11:30 am. Bring your sandwich. Salad and dessert are provided. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month. All seniors welcome; hope to see you there! Please call the office if you have any questions.
more info.
SINGERS WANTED!
The Joy Singers are always looking for more voices, so if you love to sing and would like to be a part of this important ministry, please join us Thursdays during weekly rehearsals. Ability to read music is NOT required, and there are no auditions. Keyboardist desired. Jazz musicians also wanted. Contact Diane B. anytime after worship, for more information.
more info.
FRIDAY
WOMENS’ GROUP
Fridays at 11 am. All women are welcome. No Bible knowledge necessary. Informal in style and powerful video/discussion. Childcare is provided. Contact Rachel S. with any questions.
more info.
SATURDAY
UPCOMING MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
On Saturdays May 31 and June 14 from 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Peace will host a seminar provided by the Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project, called “Master the Mystery of Love.” Learn how to speak so your partner listens, and learn to listen as your partner speaks. These are the skills your relationship needs. Every love relationship must grow in health and happiness. Neglect your relationship, things just don’t run right. This is a skill-based workshop. First, a couple listens while a relationship skill is talked about by the instructor. Then they watch a video of a couple showing how to do it. Next, each couple goes to a quiet area where the couple practices this skill. Partners discover they can express what each partner thinks, feels, or wants in a way that is understandable and real. Once a couple feels confident in the skill, they are ready to learn the next skill. It’s like magic how easy talking to one another becomes when you have these skills. Come and learn what it’s like to “Master the Mystery of Love””. Look for more information in the upcoming weeks.
ALSO OF NOTE
MEN’S GROUP
now joining LOGOS Tuesdays 5:30pm in Fall and Spring semesters. Come join us for friendship, service, and study. Our next meeting will be during LOGOS ’ Fall semester - and so come meet some of us at Alpha. All men are invited to attend and to participate. Please contact the church office with any questions. Thanks and God bless you! -- Pastor Brian
more info.
PRAYER TEAM
Do you desire to learn how to pray for others? If so, please talk to Pastor Brian about being a part of a prayer team that is available to pray for others after our Sunday services.
more info.
SPECIAL OFFERING AND FUNDRAISING FOR MODULAR REPAIRS
The Session is working hard at implementing a plan to finish repairs to our modular as soon as possible. The expenses for the repairs thus far have been in addition to our normal budget and have totalled $10,000.00 so far this year. A member of our church family has volunteered to pay for the cost of new carpet. We may need to spend another $1,500.00 for further repairs. Because these rooms are used by the entire church, the Session invites each family of our church to contribute to the costs of the repairs in order to offset the expenses and rebuild our church reserves. Please pray about giving in this special way. Checks can be made to the church earmarked for modular repairs.
DINNER & BLANKETS
Several hand-crocheted or hand-knitted blankets have been donated for a raffle to raise funds for the repairs. See them now. They will be raffled-off at the Deacon Dinner April 12th (no need to be present to win one.) Also to raffle: homemade candy, and gift baskets. To purchase a raffle ticket, see a Deacon; a table is set up in the Fellowship hall.
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
We celebrated Stewardship Sunday during our worship service on Sun., Nov. 11. During the service we dedicated our pledges of time, money, and talent for 2008 to our God. Stewardship letters and Commitment Sheets were mailed out and are available on the table in the Social Hall. Please pray about how you can give back to God in faithfulness and in thankfulness for what He has done and is doing for you and your family. You may still turn in your Commitment Sheet in the offering plate or to the church office. Even if you have submitted one in the past, please fill out your 2008 Commitment Sheet for time and talents so we may have an updated awareness of how God is calling you to serve. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to our church of your money, time, talents and hearts!
DISCOVER PEACE
Please contact Pastor Brian if you are interested in being a part of this membership class and would like to consider joining our church family. It meets on Sundays (dates to be determined) at 12:45pm @ the home of Pastor Brian. Come for a potluck lunch, time of fellowship and discussion and get to know other people from the church. Topics include: what it means to be a Christian; what it means to be a member of a church; and how you can be more involved in the life of our church. Come and discover Peace and how God wants to bless you in and through the members of Peace.
more info.
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