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PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
EMAIL NEWSLETTER - December 18, 2014
(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.)
CenterPeace Dinner and Worship Resumes on Wednesday, January 7th
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 Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Worship
Praise Team Christmas Cantata
"Born Is the King-It's Christmas"
(Also being performed Saturday at 7:00 p.m.)
11:00 a.m. Worship
Sermon: It's a Wonderful Advent: "Trust It"
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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Gift Share Event - December 21
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 ***Gift share was such a hit last week-we're going to do it one more time this Sunday, December 21st!
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 21 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 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 Sunday, December 21st. The cost is only $5 per dozen. Proceeds support the Dorks annual retreat. For special orders and more information please contact Gigi Sangster 407-932-8000.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services - December 24
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Christmas Eve Worship Services - Wednesday, December 24
5:00 p.m. Children's Service
6:30 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight (Nursery)
8:00 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight (Nursery)
9:30 p.m. Traditional Candlelight with Communion
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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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Volunteers Needed - New Sanctuary Chairs Coming Soon
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We are excited to announce our new sanctuary chairs are expected to arrive in mid-January. Volunteers will be needed to help unload and unwrap the 400 chair shipment! Sign up today on the table in the back of the sanctuary, online at www.peaceumcorlando.org, or call the church office (407-438-8947) if you can be part of the team. More details will follow as we confirm the exact date and time.
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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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Godspell Auditions - Coming in Late January
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 We are excited to announce that Peace Church will be performing a spring production of Godspell. This joyful, imaginative musical show is built around a series of parables, mostly based on the Gospel of Matthew. It is interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns. Auditions for this production will occur in late January and is open to High School Youth and adult performers.
The production will occur the weekend of March 28th and 29th with tech/dress rehearsals throughout the week of March 23rd. Kids 2nd-8th grade will have the opportunity to participate through Kids' Choir. Complete details and audition dates will be announced soon-so stay tuned. For more information please contact Jackie Shadrake at [email protected] or 863-424-8155.
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Biker Sunday - February 15, 2015
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February 15, 2015 marks the date of our next Biker Sunday, a community event that brings in hundreds of motorcycle riders from around the region to experience prayer and fellowship here at Peace. Biker groups are already looking forward to the gathering, and it's time for us get focused on our preparations.
If you would like to be involved with the planning of this exciting community outreach event, please e-mail Eddie Pipkin at [email protected], call him at 321-947-8930. Watch form more details coming in the New Year!
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Divas and Dudes 5K Run - Volunteers & Sponsors 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.
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.
(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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