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Peace Email Connection - July 22, 2016
This Weekend in Worship:

Sunday, July 24th

Creativity Campers Help Lead Worship!

Sermon: Rev. LeeAnn Inman
The Amazing Faith Race: 
"Eyes on the Prize"
 

This week during the Amazing Week of Creativity Camp, eight of us kids spent time learning about the week's worship theme and preparing for Sunday's service. There was a lot to do like singing and dancing, writing and practicing skits, and helping Pastor LeeAnn plan the sermon. We had a special visit from Mr. Eddie too.  It was hard work, but we became close with each other and got an idea of what it's like preparing for worship every week!  The best part was writing and recording the video announcement skits. We hope you enjoy seeing all the ways we contributed our thoughts and experiences. And remember faith is what makes life worth living. See you Sunday!
Young Adult Suwannee River Retreat

All post-high school young adults are invited to a weekend retreat on the historic Suwannee River on
Friday night, August 12 th through Sunday evening, August 14th .  The cost is only $60 per person and includes lodging, boat rental, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.  For those who have attended Suwannee trips as members of the Peace Youth Group in past years, this will serve as a "throwback weekend" to reunite with friends and catch up, while receiving a spiritual recharge before heading into fall.  It's also a great time to make new friends as we are particularly encouraging 20-somethings who are a regular part of our Peace community to join us in the work of beginning a ministry just for them.  Jeremy Friedman and Eddie Pipkin are organizing this trip, and if you have questions or want to sign up, you can email Eddie directly or check out our Facebook event page.  (We are not due at the Suwannee until Friday night, so it's not necessary to take off work that day. In a tweak to the traditional schedule, we'll be canoe/kayaking on Saturday and Sunday.)
Annual Back to School Supply Gift Card Drive

Our annual Peace School Supply Gift Card Drive is back!  As a new school year is quickly approaching, we again have the opportunity to bless many young people and their parents in this very tangible way. Because supply lists vary so greatly from school to school, we are once again collecting gift cards and monetary donations. 
We will distribute the gift cards to families with children associated with our congregation and our Meals Assistance Program.  If you bring in actual gift cards, please bring in as many as you want to contribute, but keep the denominations lower, like $10 to $20 and from major retailers like Target and Wal-Mart. They can be dropped off at the church office or in the offering plate.  Help give a child a great start to the new school year!  Thank you for your support!
Bahamas Bound Again! - July 24-31

As a continuation of our partnership with St. Michael's in Nassau, Bahamas, Peace will be embarking on its first "Family Mission Trip." Some of our Peace families have accepted Pastor Stubbs' invitation to assist St. Michaels with one week of their VBS this summer.  We will be taking our "Cave Quest" VBS to the Caribbean to share with approximately 60 children who live in the community encircling our sister church, St. Michaels.  Please be in prayer for the following participants that they may travel safely and that God will bless their efforts:  Rich and Cameron Meek; Vivian, Sofia and Emma Delgado; Joanna, Callen and Mason Sell; Brian, Heidi, Eric, Dylan and Brandon Hoopingarner.  How can you help? 

*We need prayer for the trip.  You don't have to be a designated prayer partner to pray for us.  We need all prayer!  God will combine them ALL and use it to his glory!  Pray often!

 

*General supply list needs: 7 boxes of spaghetti, 2 bags of paper lunch sacks, 10 cans of tomato sauce, 1 parmesan cheese, 2 boxes pancake mix (add water only), 2 maple syrup bottles, 5 boxes mac & cheese, 4 jars of peanut butter, 2 squeezable strawberry jelly, 2 squeezable grape jelly, 1 bottle honey, 1 jar Nutella, flour tortillas,  1 cinnamon sugar, 4 loaves Peppridge Farms brown sugar cinnamon bread, 40 individual servings of nuts, 2 large packages Craisins, 20 individual peanut butter servings, 100 granola bars, 2 jumbo Goldfish boxes, 2 boxes Cheez-its, 3 bags pretzels, 4 boxes graham crackers, 2 bags large marshmallows, 300 easy to fill water balloons, 3 beach balls, beach toys, deflated sports balls, 2 packs of yellow balloons. 

 

If you can assist with any of the above, please contact Jana in the Church Office or Heidi Hoopingarner at eahoop@bellsouth.net  or 407-857-0199.
Kid's Day/Night Out - July 27 & 30

This summer there are day and night time options available.  The cost is only $15.00 for the first child, $10.00 for the second and no more than $30.00 per family. Kids' Day Out is for kids 4 years old to 5th grade.  The activities include games, crafts, hands on snacks, lunch or dinner, and more.  All proceeds to benefit our Children's Ministries Vacation Bible School and Mission Projects.  Pre-Registration is recommended so we can plan accordingly. 
Sign up on the Peace website  to reserve your spot. 

¨  Wednesday, July 27th:  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Summer BBQ!
¨  Saturday, July 30th:  6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair
Back to School Clothing Share - July 31

ON SUNDAY, JULY 31st -
if you have school aged children, please bring in their gently used clothing to share with others in our church and community. This event will be similar to our Christmas season "Gift Share."  Bring what you can-take what you need.  There is no money involved, just a simple exchange.  Items to bring in include: shirts/blouses, pants, t-shirts, pants, jeans, shorts and jackets.  Please do not bring socks, underwear, shoes or heavily worn items.  Extra clothing will be shared with local mission projects. ( Drop-off is July 31st only please )
New Griefshare Class Starts - August 11

Griefshare is a 13-week support group open to anyone who is dealing with the death of a loved one.  It's a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences.  You'll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone.  Our next class session will begin on August 11th, meeting on Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Room.  You don't need to be a Peace member to take part in this class.  It's a great opportunity to invite people you may know who are dealing with grief.  For more information about this ministry, contact Gloria Barber at 407-276-4025 or
gdbarber@cfl.rr.com .
Women's Summer Study - "Lavender Springs" - August 19

Join us on Friday, August 19th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. for the final Lavender Springs session of the summer season!  Your experience will be both restful and spiritually nourishing.  Psalms of encouragement is the theme for the evening!
 
¨   No homework-just show up and be blessed
¨   Sessions are under 1 1/2 hours-no excuses not to fit them into your busy summer schedule
¨   Open to women of all ages (we'd invite the guys, but we don't think they'd enjoy the lavender scented treats)
¨   Childcare provided
 
PLEASE RSVP by emailing or calling the Church Office so we can have enough goodies for all!
Peace Recycling Program

Peace continually explores ways to be good stewards of our shared resources. We are excited to announce a radically enhanced recycling program on our church campus.  And we need your help!
New recycling technology has enabled "single-stream" recycling - a system in which all paper fibers, plastics and other containers no longer need to be sorted into separate bins.

We have begun placing blue recycling bins across our church that will make it easy and convenient for all of us to recycle. Your support will allow us to help care for our church and our planet. Please place these items into our blue recycling bins:

Aluminum Cans, Plastic Bottles, Flattened Cardboard, Office Paper, Paper Bags, Worship Bulletins (or take them home to read!),
Before placing in the recycling bin, please ensure that containers are empty, bottles have their caps off, and food particles have been removed.

Outside the kitchen door you'll see our main Progressive company recycling bin.  Please DO NOT PLACE FOOD OR OTHER TRASH in this bin, only items to be recycled.  Thank you for your assistance!
Hope for the Homeless Ministry

Hope for the Homeless
is a ministry originally created by Peace Youth member Lauren Fling. Lauren had started this amazing idea to pack backpacks for the homeless. Now that Lauren is going off to college I am so excited by the fact that I will be taking over this ministry.  The purpose of Hope for the Homeless is to collect backpacks full of necessities such as canned foods, toiletries and also books. The two most needed items we need right now are backpacks and canned food (ready-to-eat food with pull-tab lids). If you have anything to donate or would like to help in other ways, email me at  vsemdelgado@me.com . Your donations would be very appreciated and may be dropped-off in the Peace Church Office.  Thank you. - Sofia Delgado
UCP Sensory Room Wish List 

My name is Tyson Sangster and I have Autism. I'm a first grader at UCP of Central Florida Osceola Campus and like most of the students in my school, we have special needs. We attend different therapies daily several times a week. They help those, like me, who've been told by others that they would never walk, talk, run, or achieve our dreams. As a nonprofit organization, UCP walks hand in hand with other community agencies whose mission it is to help children, with and without special needs, to reach their full potential. 
 
As part of UCP Osceola expansion, they are in need of a sensory room in their Therapy department to better fulfill the children's needs. Below you will find a list of the items that are needed to make this possible. 
 
Your consideration is very much appreciated. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact my Mom or Dad (Gigi and Brandon Sangster) at 407-932-8000 or Gianna.stutts@gmail.com. (Items can be dropped off at the Peace Church Office)
 
Sensory Room Wish List:
1. Ball pit
2. Pillows (different sizes, textures, shapes, colors)
3. Sand, rocks, mulch
4. Aroma therapy kit (diffuser, oils)
5. Lava lamp
6. Play dough
7. Tunnels 
8. Foam puzzle mat (floor)
9. Fiber optics 
10. Radio (kids CDs)
11. Fish tank (fish)
12. Bubbles 
13. Rocking chair 
14. Paint (pastel colors variety)
15. Bean bags
Peace Youth Summer Events

"YOUNTIE" is a summer experience where our rising Sixth Graders spend time playing games, sharing meals, having meaningful devotions, and bonding together every Thursday night. The idea is that as this group becomes close through the summer, by the time they enter officially into Youth in the fall, they will be united and excited to be there.  Each Thursday night we'll meet at church at 5:30 p.m., get dinner at Chick-fil-A, play some games, have a Bible study, and then head out to someone's home or to a local area for more fun.  If you are a rising Sixth Grader, we hope you join us for these fun and exciting summer evening activities. 
 
"ENCOUNTER" is the new name for our Sunday night Youth Worship and Small Groups! Every Sunday night at Youth we will continue to offer a complete worship service geared towards teenagers, with  meaningful messages, music, multimedia, laughter, and multiple reflective response options.  Hope to see you all there! 
Encounter Schedule: Youth Hang-Out - 5:00 p.m., Dinner - 5:30 p.m., Worship and Small Groups - 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., MS Pick-Up - 7:30 p.m., HS Encore - After Small Groups until 9:00 p.m.

Youth Summer Events
¨   August 4th | 6th Grade Youth Finale | $20
¨   August 5th - 7th | Summer Retreat | $85
¨   August 12th | Beach Day | $5
Deadlines for all summer events will be posted on our Youth website: www.peaceyouth.net.
This Week at Peace
Rest and Growth at Lavender Springs!

Dress a Girl Around the World ministry had some special helpers this week!

Creativity Campers getting ready for Sunday Worship!
Life Line Screening Coming to Peace in August

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Peace on Wednesday, August 10th. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with church member discount). In order to register for this event please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit
www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners .
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