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Missional River Reflections
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
The Missional River is a journey guided by Southwestern Texas Synod Staff and trainers from LEAD (Living Every day As Disciples). Peace’s core LEAD team will be inviting participation in many forms from everyone at Peace, and we have a great journey of listening and learning ahead of us.
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Monthly Night Prayer Service
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
On Easter evening, April 1, at 7:00 PM, we will begin a monthly practice of joining for a contemplative Night Prayer Service. It seems that there is so much heartache in the world, so much that needs our prayer, that we are going to begin to gather monthly to gather up the concerns and joys from our lives and the world around us and offer them up to God at the close of the day.
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Easter Lily Donations
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
Book Discussion: Enlightenment Now
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
… and sometimes the book reads you.
A Community Connections cluster for March 11 and 18: A modern christian’s reflections on Steven Pinker’s new bestseller “Enlightenment Now” led by Walid Nasrallah.
The supposed conflict between religion and science seems to be heating up again in the popular conscience with a new book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress, trending in the news and on the best seller charts.
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Super Bowl Sub Thank You
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
In gratitude, Board of Spiritual Development members
Work Day -Thank You
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
CROP Walk 2018
Posted on 2018-02-28 in Newsletter |
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Adopt a Garden Plot
Posted on 2018-02-21 in Newsletter |
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Thrivent Choice & Amazon Smile
Posted on 2018-02-13 in Newsletter |
Children’s Communion Classes
Posted on 2018-02-13 in Newsletter |
Facilitators: Pastor Carolyn and Jacob Thogmartin
Location: Narthex (with offsite elements)
Paschal Candle Creation Event
Posted on 2018-02-13 in Newsletter |
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Lent at Peace
Posted on 2018-02-13 in Newsletter |
Thank You: Souper Bowl of Caring
Posted on 2018-02-07 in Newsletter |
A Discernment Journey
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
Peace is at an exciting moment in our life together, with many possibilities before us. And this year, we are entering a process with other local congregations to listen for where God is at work in our neighborhood and how we are called to be a part of kingdom’s work in this chapter of our life!
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Posada Esperanza
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
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Budget Update 2017 Year End
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
Spring Work Day – March 3
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
Family Promise has ended in Austin
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
The new leadership in Foundation for the Homeless felt that they needed to find better ways to support the clients. With the loss of the Day Resource Center a couple of years ago, the clients no longer had any place to go during the day and were left to figure things out on their own. This often meant trying to find a recreational center or some other place where they could stay until they could return to the church. There were several other concerns brought up including driving distance and frequently changing work schedules which made it difficult for the families.
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Preparing to Elect a Bishop
Posted on 2018-02-04 in Newsletter |
7 Healthy Spiritual Practices
Posted on 2018-01-27 in Newsletter |
1. Try praying at different times during the day. You may notice that you pray differently at different times of the day.
2. Laughter and rejoicing need to be a part of our faith life. Think of something funny that has happened, and thank God for giving us humor in our lives.
3. Loving yourself is the first step in “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Spend a few minutes writing about what it means to love yourself. Remember that God loves you.
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Keeping Lent at Peace
Posted on 2018-01-26 in Newsletter |
pm, preceded by a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm. As part of our worship services, Judy Olson will be directing short dramas around themes from the life of Martin Luther and the theology of the Reformation.
Kitchen Clean-Up for Lent
Posted on 2018-01-26 in Newsletter |
Let’s Get Ready! It’s almost time for Lent and our kitchen is in need of some TLC. Besides a good scrubbing, there is a need for more organizing. Saturday, February 3, we will be cleaning ovens, refrigerator, floors, and whatever else is needed. Please join us at 9:00 a.m. if you are able. With many hands it should not take long. There will be coffee and snacks (but please don’t make a mess). Contact Ernie Klatt or Jan Massa with any questions.
Pancake Breakfast, February 11
Posted on 2018-01-24 in Newsletter |
Peace’s traditional Transfiguration Sunday Breakfast will take place during Community Connections (9:45am) in the Education Building. Tickets for the breakfast are $6 for adults, $3 for children with a max of $20 for family. The money raised will go to our Camp Scholarship Fund.
Reconciling in Christ Celebration
Posted on 2018-01-24 in Newsletter |