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PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Email Newsletter - January 6, 2017
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JANUARY 8, 2017
EPIPHANY SUNDAY
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Epiphany (actually January 6th, but observed this year at Peace on Sunday, the 8th) celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. A star (or equally brilliant heavenly phenomenon) appears in the night sky, communicating big news. It prompts a bold journey of adventure and revelation for some, and it greatly unsettles those who are invested in the status quo. Even today, the Good News of Christ's coming sparks revelatory journeys for some and unsettling realizations for others.
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Dress a Girl Workshops Resume - January 10
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 We are having our first Dress a Girl Around the World meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, January 10th at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room.
We make dresses, dolls, shorts and more for children around the world living in poverty. During the last two years we have sent shipments to Haiti, Ecuador, Philippines, India, Nigeria, Jamaica, Bahamas, Honduras, Belize, Uganda, and Zambia! Come join us--everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact the Peace Church Office.
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Griefshare Classes Resume - January 12
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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.
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Second Saturday Campus Work Morning - January 14
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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!
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Peace 25th Anniversary Celebration - January 15
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 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.
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Wednesday Connection Dinner & Game Night - January 18
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 On
Wednesday, January 18th
we'll be hosting our once-a-month
Wednesday Connect
event. We provide the main meat dish, some bread, and the drinks; you bring all your favorite sides and desserts (and if you are on that busy schedule with no time to get a dish together, no worries-there will be plenty to eat). The food line will be open beginning at 6:00 p.m. (we know some of you have trouble getting there by 6:00, so no worries-drop on in, the food will be waiting).
At 6:40, we'll start the festivities with our Old School Game Night, favorite board games and more for all ages. You can bring in your family's favorite board games, and we will have plenty on hand, as well as some additional surprises.
This is a regular monthly gathering, sharing a meal and focusing on something different each month (sometimes service-oriented, sometimes a special program, and sometimes just fun hanging out together). No advance sign-up necessary. Bring the neighbors.
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Disciple Fast Track New Testament Study Starts in January
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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]
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East Central District Training Event - February 4
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East Central District Annual Leadership Event
Training Leaders to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
for the Transformation of the World
Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION - First UMC, Oviedo, Florida
A Training Opportunity for All Local Church Laity & Clergy...
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend! This FREE district wide learning event is designed to inspire and equip laity, lay staff, and clergy. The event includes a wide selection of classes to help folks grow and connect with other UM's throughout the East Central District. Expand your understanding of local church ministry. Learn and share new ways to be God's light in your community!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER -
Florida Bishop Ken Carter - "Who is My Neighbor"
Breakout sessions target a variety of exciting ministry topics plus specific church leadership roles. Encourage all church laity to attend, especially newly elected leaders and committee members for 2017.
Participants will select to attend two sessions from various topics and leaders. Click HERE
for a .pdf of the courses.
Follow this lin
k to register!
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Join Our Peace New Member Class - February 5
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If you are looking for a church home, then we invite you to join our first New Member Class of 2017! 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. Come join us on
Sunday, February 5th
in the Youth Room from 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for our introductory class.
Please contact Pastor LeeAnn Inman for more information
[email protected]
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Biker Sunday (Now Full Throttle Sunday) - February 19
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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
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| 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.
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4th Annual Divas & Dudes 5K Run/Walk - March 5
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 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
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New Worship Series - "New Year, Same Promises"
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 "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 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)
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 Peace United Methodist Church
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For emergencies after normal business hours, please call 407-438-8947
Ext. 203 and follow the instructions to reach our staff member on-call.
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