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Peace Email Connection - April 22, 2016
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Worship Services - April 24, 2016
Chili Cook-off to Support VBS on the Portico!
Sermon:
Ordinary: "Contentment"
Synopsis:
Contentment (with God-who God has created us to be, how God has gifted us to be, and where God has granted us to be at this moment in our journey) is not only the path to joy and fulfillment, it is also the path to growth as a disciple. We most often think of ourselves as growing TOWARDS contentment (that is, discontent at the moment, but moving in the direction of contentment as we grow as disciples), but what if we begin with contentment, and it is out of the peace that comes with embracing who and where we are, that our growth is actually empowered? How would that change everything?
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UMW Program & Luncheon - April 23
Don't miss our next Peace United Methodist Women program and luncheon on
Saturday, April 23. We'll start at
11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary with a potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish to share!
Our special guest speaker for the afternoon will be Anna Wilson,
Program Manager of Healthy Families Osceola (
The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families - p
art of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children).
Healthy Families Florida is a free, voluntary program that provides families with useful information on parenting and child development.
UMW is a group of women organized for mission and participation in the global ministries of the church. Several small groups (or "circles") of UMW meet each month. Church-wide unit meetings are held quarterly for fellowship, fun and learning. Come discover all the ways you can grow, connect, serve and develop lasting friendships at Peace!
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Annual Chili Cook-off to Support VBS - April 24
Our Annual Chili Cook-off is Sunday, April 24th:
Join us for this fun event to help raise money for Vacation Bible School. There are a few ways to participate. First, we still need contestants. If you have the best chili recipe we'd like to taste it. Let Julie Chatfield know if you want to join in the contest, and then bring in a pot of chili at 9:00 a.m. for the tasting between worship services this Sunday.
If you love to eat chili, bring in $$, sample, and then vote for your favorite by dropping money into the respective collection bins located in front of your choice. You can vote for them all too, because all the proceeds benefit Vacation Bible School.
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Peace New Member Class - April 24
If you are looking for a church home, then we invite you to join our first spring new Member Class! 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, April 24th, 12:15-1:30 p.m.: Workshop and Luncheon:
We will talk in depth about our Peace family and any questions you may have as we approach your membership on the following Sunday. Lunch will be provided.
Sunday, May 1st: Membership Sunday
Have questions or would like to join the class? Please contact Rev. LeeAnn Inman 407-462-7374 or
[email protected]
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UMW Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting - April 26
Susanna Wesley Circle, a UMW Bible Study Circle, will meet Tuesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Peace Church Youth Room. We are studying a new Bible Study (Study #4) entitled Friendships of Faith: A Shared Study of Hebrews. All ladies of the church are invited to join us. Please call Deanna Greenman at 407-812-5499 or Roberta Jones at 850-819-5234 for more information.
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Youth Dinner & Silent Auction - April 29
On Friday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m.,
the Student Ministry of Peace United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual
Dinner & Silent Auction.
We are asking for donations of
NEW
merchandise and/or gift cards and certificates that we can auction at our event. Any help that you can provide would be deeply appreciated! This is a great opportunity to participate in a meaningful way in the lives of the young people in our church community and to assist in the mission work that will take place this summer. All items can be brought to the church office throughout the week (Monday -Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - Noon) or dropped off with a church staff member on Sundays. Thank you for your support!
TICKETS for the dinner are on sale now (on the portico between worship services) for only $5.00 per person.
For donation and event info, contact Brandon
[email protected]
. For more information about our Youth program, please go to
www.peaceyouth.net
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New "Hearts in Motion" Special Needs Ministry
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Hearts in Motion Ministry Team
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Hearts in Motion Special Needs Ministry
is in full gear. Hearts in Motion began with a vision from Rick Westman, whose dream was to provide a loving and caring place at Peace for those with special needs. After research and investigation we were ready to move forward, to "Just Do it". Announcements were made, more interest was generated, and on Sunday, April 10th a team of 10, including four adults experienced in educating Special Needs, plus six avid volunteers, met and passionately agreed to support the cause. Our first day was last Sunday, April 17th during the 9:30 service. During the hour we enrolled three beautiful young adults with Special Needs. Buddies were assigned and the group engaged in conversation, beginning the process of getting to know each other. As the hour wrapped up, all expressed enthusiasm and are looking forward to this week's meeting.
Hearts in Motion offers two classrooms, one for three months to age 11 in classroom C and one for adults in classroom D. We meet every Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Early arrival is recommended. Our first priority is to provide a safe and caring atmosphere. There is a brief assessment and introduction where personal buddies will be assigned to each person. Any helpful information can be shared and is encouraged at this introductory time. All classrooms are additionally monitored by an adult experienced in special needs. Volunteers are background check screened, and also participate in continued training and team meetings. Next, each class offers a flexible Bible lesson with sensory opportunities. We believe that the Good News is for everyone. Last, when possible, we hope to integrate these friends into the life of our church. We believe that all have God given gifts for the edification of the body of Christ. If you are interested in joining us contact Juli
e Chatfield at
[email protected]
or call the church office at
407-438-8947
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Pet Blessing and Dog Walk/Woof Fest - April 30
This year our Peace Pet Blessing will be held in conjunction with the annual Hunter's Creek Relay For Life Woof Fest and Dog Walk! For a waggin' good time register for this year's one mile Dog Walk to pay tribute and promote awareness to those affected by cancer, including our canine best friends.
The event will be held here at Peace on Saturday, April 30th. Registration for the dog walk is also available the day of the event (only $20) from 9:00-9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life. The
free pet blessing
(for all creatures great and small) by Pastor LeeAnn starts at 9:40 a.m. The dog walk will begin immediately following the pet blessing. Save the date and come woof, walk and wag!
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Stop Hunger Now! Food Packing Event - May 1
Stop Hunger Now
is around the corner and kids are excitedly collecting for the mission. So far, the church has collected a total of approximately $1,000.00 towards our goal of $2,900.00. You can continue to make donations by labeling your check or cash Stop Hunger Now, or bring in your spare change and drop it in the collection can on the Welcome Table. Kids during Kids Own Worship and Sunday School are also encouraged to bring in their spare change. The event is on
Sunday, May 1st starting at 1:45 p.m. (arrive at 12:30 p.m. if you can help with set-up
).
You can
sign up online
to join us for the packing event. Contact
Julie Chatfield
for more information.
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UMW Annual Garage Sale - May 7
Please support the United Methodist Women by donating quality used items, sorting, pricing, baking and/or shopping at our annual Garage Sale on
Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
All proceeds go to support our UMW missions, many of which benefit our community and church. Sign up
TODAY
to volunteer-sheets are on the table in the back of sanctuary. Donations of gently used items may be dropped off at the church on
Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th
(no large furniture please).
Your help is vital to our success!
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ONE COMBINED "Celebrate the Family" Service - May 8
On Mother's Day, May 8th
, we will be joining in our quarterly unified worship service (one service only that day combining all our mini-congregations) at
10:00 a.m.,
Celebrating the Family. Of course, we'll be celebrating moms (please bring yours proudly!) but we are also going to take joy in all the families that bring meaning to our lives: not just genetically related families, but all the groups of people God has given us in our lives to share love and laughter and do good work together.
We'll begin the morning with a P
ancake Breakfast at 9:00-9:30 a.m.,
and we have some special ways we want you to participate in the worship service. We'd love to have as many pictures as possible of different "families" at Peace to which you belong (as well as the families with which you actually live). Submit those pictures in the next couple of weeks by email to Julie Chatfield or the church office (emails listed elsewhere in the Connection). Also, we'll be featuring worship music that morning from "families" as well. If you have a close-knit group that would like share an offering of song, let Jonathan Morris know.
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Team Peace at the 2016 MS Citrus Tour - May 21/22
Support "Team Peace" in 2016! We formed our church cycling team in 2009 to raise funds to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. There is no cure yet, but with continued funding for research, hope is on the horizon!
On May 21st & 22nd, our team members will be bicycling
50, 75 and 150 mile routes
on the MS Citrus Tour. Go to the Peace website to make an online donation to our Team, or give via cash or check at church (make checks out to Peace UMC with "Team Peace MS " on the memo line). Your support is greatly appreciated!
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NEW CHILDREN'S MINISTRY IDENTITY: KIDS' ZONE- F.R.O.G.S - Following Roads to Our God.
Greeting from all of us F.R.O.G.S. Don't know who we are? We are
F
ollowing
R
oads to
O
ur
G
od. You might know us as the former Nursery or Childcare, but we are no longer a place for little ones to be dropped off and just looked after. Kids Zone F.R.O.G.S meet in Classroom A to engage in interesting Bible lessons, participate in exciting activities, and even share a little snack.
The 9:30 experience:
Kids ages 3 months to 5 years
are dropped off in the Kids' Zone (Classroom A).
Kids 6 years to 5th grade
begin in the Sanctuary with their families, head to the Studio following the children's story for Kids' Worship, and then return back to their families for Communion.
The 11:00 experience:
Kids ages 3 months to 11 years head to Kids' Zone (Classroom A). All kids are joined together for a Bible Lesson then separated into small groups for further study. For more info, please contact
Peace Kids' Zone
Coordinator Rostam Kondolojy (Mr. K) at
p
[email protected]
or by phone at 407-353-0054.
Sign up for Summer Camp and VBS Today! Now is a great time to think ahead to summer and make decisions on what your kids will be doing to stay busy and happy during Summer break. We offer great options such as 3 weeks of Summer Camp, Vacation Bible School, Movie Madness and Kids Day Out. Our activities fit any budget and any schedule. Check out details at our
church website. Be sure invite friends too. All are welcome!
45s UPDATE:
As the school year comes to an end, so does our 45s season. That means that if you are a rising 5th grader, it is highly encouraged that you participate in the Student/Parent preteen passage class. During this class parents and students will be celebrating a milestone that is part of your child's pathway to spiritual maturity. We will also look forward to what God will continue to do in the life of your child. This is truly a great bonding experience with your student that helps you gain a bigger understanding of your role as a parent and how to guide them on their spiritual journey. You only need to attend one of the two classes. Our first one is THIS Sunday 4/24 at 12:30, the second opportunity is next Sunday 5/1 at 4:00. Please sign up so I can plan accordingly. This is only for 5th grade students and their parents. However, the rest of the schedule is inclusive to both 4th and 5th graders.
April 24th: Rising 5th Grade Class. 12:30-2:00
May 1st: Stop Hunger Now. Arrive at 1:45 for training. Event goes from 1:45-3:45. We will have a regularly schedule 45s following the event.
May 1st: Rising 5th grade class. 4:00-5:30
May 8th: Mother's Day- No 45s.
May 15th: End of the Year Party at Eddie's House. Details soon.
May 22nd: Rising 5th grade Ceremony and last day of 45s for this school year.
We have encouraged the kids to find a Spiritual Mentor. This needs to be an adult mentor who follows God and who would be a good role model for them in their spiritual development. It is better if this mentor is not family, however, grandparents or aunts and uncles are good choices. Parents already have a special role in their student's life. If you are needing assistance in helping your student find someone, or need more direction, please let us know. We will be happy to assist you.
Julie Chatfield - Director of Children's Ministries [email protected]
Heidi Hoopingarner -45s Coordinator [email protected]
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Women's Summer Study - "Lavender Springs"
This summer join us for a relaxing and spiritually nourishing spa-themed study where you'll be reminded of God's faithfulness and the power of connecting with other women. Through
three refreshing sessions,
we will journey through the psalms of the Bible, studying the different kinds of songs, poems, and psalms that have inspired people for centuries. Learn how the psalms help us share our feelings, disappointments, celebrations, and doubts with a truly great listener: God.
You'll leave with a fresh approach to prayer and stronger faith!
Mark your calendars now for these three special nights - June 17th, July 15th and August 19th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Contact the Church Office to RSVP.
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Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Sunday Worship Service Times: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday "Simply Worship" Mid-week Service: 6:30 p.m.
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