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PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
EMAIL NEWSLETTER - December 11, 2014
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 Third Sunday of Advent
8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Worship
Sermon: Eddie Pipkin preaching
It's a Wonderful Advent: "Believe It" Scripture: Luke 1:47-55 & Isaiah 35:1-10
11:00 a.m. Worship
Don't miss the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata "Canticle of Joy" -- It's a great Sunday to "double dip," to come to the praise service at 9:30 and then stick around for the special musical presentation at 11:00.
Why is there one PINK Advent Candle? Be sure to wear PINK to church this "Gaudete" Sunday and find out!
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Peace Advent Celebrations
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Christmas Under the Stars - Wednesday, December 17 - 6:30 p.m. (Dinner 6:00)
Praise Team Christmas Cantata - Saturday, December 20 - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 21 - 9:30 a.m.
Peace Youth Christmas Party - Sunday, December 21 - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Worship Services - Wednesday, December 24
5:00 p.m. Children's Service
6:30 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight
8:00 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight
9:30 p.m. Traditional Candlelight with Communion
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Gift Share Event - December 14
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 Do you have NEW or GENTLEY USED items that you would like to give away for someone to use as Christmas gifts? Then this event is for you! Peace is sponsoring a day of sharing where folks can bring in items and others may take them to give to their families and friends (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
On Sunday, December, 14, simply bring in gifts to donate and place them on the tables located on the church portico. Everyone is then welcome to "shop" in between worship services. This is re-gifting with a purpose, Christmas not focused on money, but only open hearts. If we have any left over gifts, you may take them home, or they will be donated to local charities. Questions? Contact the church office 407-438-8947.
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Youth "Dorks" Christmas Cookie Sale - December 14 & 21
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 Our Peace Youth "Dorks" (Daughters of the Risen King), will be selling home-made Christmas cookies on the church portico between worship services on December 14th and 21st. The cost is only $5 per dozen and they will be giftwrapped! Proceeds support the Dorks annual retreat. For special orders and more information please contact Gigi Sangster 407-932-8000.
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Christmas Under the Stars - December 17
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 Christmas Under the Stars. Join us on Wednesday, December 17th for an evening of celebrating the Christmas story the way that hundreds of generations celebrated it before the days of cable TV and Facebook updates: unplugged and under the stars, around the campfire with the tinge of the cool, evening air. We'll meet out back around the fire pit overlooking the lake for acoustic carols, scripture, dramatic monologues from some of the familiar characters of the Christmas story, communion, and hot cider and s'mores!
CenterPeace dinner of hearty soup, salad and bread will be served at 6:00 p.m. ($5.00 per person, $15 max for families), with Christmas Under the Stars festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. Invite your neighbors and friends to celebrate the season!
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Christmas Poinsettia Order Deadline - December 17
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 If you would like to place a Christmas Poinsettia in the sanctuary in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form in the sanctuary and turn it in with your offering or to the church office. All plants must be ordered no later than Wednesday, December 17 to ensure delivery. The cost is only $10.00 per poinsettia. Please make checks payable to Peace Church. Don't forget to pick up your plant after services on Christmas Eve! For more information contact the Church Office 407-438-8947 or [email protected].
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Folding Volunteers Needed - December 18
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 Volunteers are needed on Thursday, December 18th to help fold the weekly Peace Connection bulletins for Christmas Eve services. Join us at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary if you can help. Your time would be greatly appreciated and a pizza lunch will be provided! Call or email the church office if you can help (we want to make sure we have enough pizza for our brave volunteers) 407-438-8947.
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One Combined Worship Service - December 28
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Mark you calendars! On Sunday, December 28th Peace will be celebrating ONE combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. It will be a blessing for the entire church family to gather together in one service to celebrate what God has done among us this year and look forward joyfully to the New Year.
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New GriefShare Class Starts - January 8
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 Griefshare is a 13-week support group open to anyone who is dealing with the death of a loved one. Our next class session will begin on January 8th meeting on Thursday nights, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. For more information about this ministry, contact Gloria Barber at 407-276-4025 or the Peace Church office 407-438-8947. You may also go to the GriefShare website: www.griefshare.org. |
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Confirmation 2015 Parent/Student Meeting - January 11
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 Confirmation is a 13 week experience where you'll learn what it means to claim the name "Christian", what it is to call yourself Methodist and the importance of becoming a member of the Peace United Methodist Church Family. If you are in 8th - 12th grade and have not been confirmed, you may sign up at www.peaceyouth.net. Classes start in January! There will be a Parent and Student info session on January 11th at 11:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Brandon Sangster 407-932-8223 or [email protected].
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New Member Class Starts - January 18
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If you are looking for a church home, then we invite you to join our first New Member Class of 2015! For those coming from different denominations or other faith backgrounds, this class provides a supportive setting in which to learn more about Peace Church, United Methodism and what church membership means. There is no obligation to join Peace Church just because you take the class. We will be glad to have you participate and explore your spiritual gifts. The class will progress through the following steps:
Sunday, January 18 - 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: Introductory Session: We will provide you with a copy of A Disciple's Path: Deepening Your Relationship with Christ and the Church. This will serve as your study guide for your journey into membership. We will also assign you a Peace Shepherd who will be your point of contact through your membership journey.
Sunday, February 8 - 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Workshop and Free Luncheon: We will talk in depth about our Peace family and any questions you may have as we approach your membership Sunday on February 22.
To sign-up for the class, please contact Marianne Barnes: Phone: 407-687-5368 or [email protected].
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Divas and Dudes 5K Run - Volunteers Needed
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MISSION 5K - March 8, 2015: Peace Youth will be hosting our second annual 5k run in Hunter's Creek as a fundraiser for our summer mission trips. Volunteers are needed NOW to help coordinate this exciting event. You don't need to be a runner, just have a heart to help our youth program!
If you are interested in joining the 5k volunteer team, contact our Race Director, Bonnie White, via email: [email protected] or by telephone: 407-855-8776. If you know of a local business who might like to be an event sponsor - please let us know!
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 Kids Choir will not have choir rehearsal on December 21st, December 28th OR January 4th. We will resume our regular rehearsal schedule on Sunday, January 11th. Kids will begin rehearsing the music for an all ages production of Godspell and also begin working on our own kids choir production, Are We There Yet. January 11th is a great time to start fresh. If your child is in 2nd grade and up, we always welcome new face. We rehearse every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in the Studio. Our next 45s Saturday Night is Saturday, December 20th for Caroling, Christmas Lights and Cocoa. Please sign up on the Peace website to let us know your child will be there with us. Mark your calendars that there will be NO 45s on December 28th or January 4th. We will resume our 45s activities on January 11th.
There is NO Wacky Wednesday for the month of December. Instead please join us for all of the family friendly fun. December 17th is Christmas Under The Stars and Christmas Eve is Wednesday, December 24th. Hope you can join us.
The Children's Christmas Eve Worship Service is on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 p.m. This worship service is led by the kids. If your child would like to participate in the service please reply to Julie Chatfield and she will fill you in on the details closer to the date. There will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, December 23rd from 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
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 Once again we are collecting gift cards from those who wish to help families who need an extra hand during the Christmas season. If you would like to help, please donate small denomination gift cards (as many as you like!) from local retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Publix. We will distribute them to families who are part of our congregation or recipients of our Meals Assistance Program according to need. We have moved to gift cards (rather than actual gifts) in the past couple of years because we believe they give families a sense of dignity (and practicality) in that families can address their own most pressing needs.
Remember that if you use one of our gift card donation envelopes and record your personal info as you submit your cards, we can issue a donation letter that you may use for tax purposes.
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Staff Christmas Love Offering
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The Staff Parish Relations Committee is collecting a Christmas Love Offering for our Church staff. This is a special tradition of Peace and a great way to provide some extra recognition for the hard work of all of our staff. If you are able, please provide a contribution to the Staff Love Offering by placing your donation (marked "staff offering") in the offering plate, in the box on the Hospitality Table, or by giving online at www.peaceumcorlando.org no later than Sunday, December 21st. Thank you!
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Generous giving is always in season, but as we approach the end of the year, many people are thinking of creative ways to complete their charitable giving for 2014. Whether you are completing a pledge to Peace UMC, doing some tax planning, or just want to express your gratitude for what God is doing in your life and the life of your family, here are some ideas on how to faithfully and creatively give back to God a portion of the bounty that God has bestowed on you:
Gifts of Cash: If you made a pledge for calendar year 2014, and your economic situation allows, please consider paying your pledge in full by the end of the year. No matter your income level, if you itemize deductions on your tax return, you will receive a tax deduction for your gift.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities: If you give appreciated securities (shares of individual stocks, bonds, mutual funds) to your church, not only do you receive an income tax deduction, but you also avoid the capital gain tax were you to have sold the securities yourself.
Gifts from Your Will or Living Trust: Consider a bequest from your will or other estate planning vehicle. A bequest is an excellent way to "leave your legacy" to your church as a statement of lifelong, comprehensive Christian stewardship.
For more information contact the Peace Church office 407-438-8947.
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Sunday Worship Service Times:
8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - Noon
(The Church Office will be closed from December 25th - January 1st. For emergencies please call 407-438-8947 Ext. 203 and follow the instructions to reach our Pastor on call.)
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