PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Email Newsletter - December 30, 2016
THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
JANUARY 1, 2017

ONE COMBINED WORSHIP 
SERVICE AT 10:00 a.m.

"Collards and Covenants"
Eddie Pipkin Preaching

On New Year's morning (Sunday, January 1st), we will  have one combined worship service at 10:00 a.m.  It will be a great way to start off the New Year, with a celebration of fellowship and our declaration to be dedicated to God's purposes in 2017.  Part of the worship will be using the core of the Wesley Covenant Renewal Service, a powerful Methodist tradition.  We have completely rewritten and modernized this wonderful introspective declaration of our intent to live as disciples in the year ahead.  We also have some unusual hymns and choruses lined up for you, particularly suited to beginning a new year.

WEAR YOUR TEAM GEAR:  For fun on New Year's morning we are asking everybody to wear their favorite football fan gear (college or pro).  Come decked out in your team colors!

Sermon Series - New Year, Same Promises
"New Year, new you": this is the message we get from pop culture year after year.  We vow to make changes to our diet, exercise, habits, or lifestyle, but in spite of those resolutions, most things stay the same.  This may be cause for disappointments, but there is some consistency to celebrate.  God's promises to us do not change with the calendar or the latest fitness trend.  Rather than focusing our energy and attention on making (and in all likelihood breaking) promises to ourselves, let's spend the first part of the new year appreciating God's unbreakable promises and what they mean for how we live.

January 8: Epiphany Sunday; Celebrating the travels of the Magi to worship the Christ child

 
January 8: Epiphany Sunday; Celebrating the travels of the Magi to worship Christ

January 15: "God's Promise of New Life" (God gives us new life through the waters of baptism) Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows & Peace 25th Anniversary Celebration

January 22:"God's Promise of Faithfulness" (God is faithful, even when we are not)

January 29: "God's Promise of Sufficiency" (God will provide all our needs)

February 5:"God's Promise of Ministry" (God calls us & equips us to serve the kingdom)

February 12:"God's Promise of Blessing" (Something good emerges even from the dust of the dreadful)

February 19:"God's Promise of Freedom" (The choice is ours: Life or death?) Biker Sunday (now Full Throttle Sunday)

February 26: "God's Promise of Guidance" (Living in response to the gift of grace)
Second Saturday Campus Work Morning - January 14
Every month we hold a second Saturday campus work morning.  Our commitment is to have a specific list of chores or projects to complete each month, and that our work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and finished no later than 12:00 noon. This will be an opportunity for many people to contribute their gifts and time in a way that will be rewarding and fulfilling.  There is no obligation to show up every month.  No skill set or handy man capabilities required.  Just love for our church and the desire to serve. Hope to see you on Saturday, January 14th!
Peace 25th Anniversary Celebration - January 15
Peace United Methodist Church, our church family and friends, will be celebrating 25 years of ministry, fellowship, and memories on January 15, 2017.  We hope that everyone can join us (current members and friends, founding members and former families, and everyone from the surrounding community).  Dr. Bob Bushong, founding pastor of Peace, will preach for our special anniversary worship services and celebration of Baptismal Renewal.  A brunch on the Portico will follow each service.
Disciple Fast Track New Testament Study Starts in January
Join our Disciple Fast Track study!  Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about or refresh your understanding of the New Testament. The 12 week course will start in January. We have Monday morning class at 10:15 a.m. (starting on January 9th) and a Wednesday evening class at 7:00 p.m. (starting on January 11th). There will be a small charge for the New Testament workbook.  If interested in joining the class, you can call or email the church office at 407-438-8947 or [email protected] . 
Griefshare Classes Resume in January
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 January 12, 2017, meeting on Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information about this ministry, contact Gloria Barber at 407-276-4025.
Biker Sunday (Now Full Throttle Sunday) - February 19
February 19, 2017 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.  This year, we are re-branding this event as FULL THROTTLE SUNDAY, bigger and better than ever, including a new car show, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and more. If you would like to be involved with the planning of this exciting community outreach event, please e-mail Eddie Pipkin at [email protected] or call 321-947-8930 .
Now is the Time to Make Your Plans to Be a Part of the 2017 Bahamas Family Mission Trip Team (While  Airfare is Cheap!)
Next summer, we will once again be sending a Family Mission Team to our sister church, St. Michael's United Methodist, in Nassau, The Bahamas.  Participants will be helping conduct VBS for the local children of the St. Michael's community during that week.  Last summer's trip was a huge  success, with family members of all ages forging relationships with our Bahamian friends.

If you think you and your family would like to be a part of this ministry adventure, now is the time to contact Joanna Sell at [email protected].  The team will be purchasing airline tickets soon to take advantage of lower fares.  Feel free to contact Joanna with any and all questions, even if you just want to know the basics of what this trip is all about.
4th Annual Divas & Dudes 5K Run/Walk - March 5
On Sunday, March 5, 2017  Peace Youth will be hosting our FOURTH ANNUAL  Divas and Dudes 5K 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, or know of possible local business sponsors, Contact Joanna Sell  [email protected] or 407- 908-4212.  Follow this link to sign up to participate in the event!   http://divasanddudes5k.itsyourrace.com
Volunteers Needed in the Church Office
Church Office volunteers are needed the last week of January (our church administrator will be on vacation). You will answer the church telephones and greet walk-ins.  We promise the phone is easy to use and you'll receive training! Thank you for sharing the gift of your time. Please FOLLOW THIS LINK if you can help.
 

Monday, January 30 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

Tuesday,January 31 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

Wednesday, February 1 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

Thursday, February 2 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

Friday, February 3 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

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The Church Office will be closed from December 24 - January 1. For emergencies during this Christmas holiday, please call 407-438-8947 
Ext. 203 and follow the instructions to reach our staff member on-call. 
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