PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Email Newsletter - February 16, 2018
THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
Sunday, February 18, 2018

Sermon: Rev. LeeAnn Inman
UNBREAKABLE: "A Global Guarantee"

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

When we think about God's biggest agreements with humanity, God's most sweeping promises, our minds typically go to Moses and the Ten Commandments or perhaps Abram and Sarai. But before those specific covenants, God made the biggest promise of all - to humanity, to the creatures we share this earth with, and to earth itself: "I will never destroy you again." Can we make the same promise to God? As co-stewards of God's creation, how shall we live our lives to ensure every living creature can live fully into and under this promise?  

*The Church Office will be closed on Monday, February 19th in Observation of Presidents Day*
Peace Preschool 2018-2019 Registration - February 21 & 28
It's almost time to register for the 2018-2019 school year! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 21st.  Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and registration begins at 9:00 a.m.  first come, first served.  Peace Church members can register one week early, before the open community registration on February 28th. We offer classes for 2 1/2 to 4 year olds, including a free VPK program.

Peace Preschool is licensed through the Florida Department of Children and Families.  All teachers have completed the required DCF certifications, are CPR/First Aid certified, fingerprinted and nationally background checked. For questions or to book a tour, contact please Preschool Director, Jenny St. Jean, at 407-438-4043 or email  peacepreschooloffice@gmail.com.  Florida State License #C09OR0188
New Worship Series - UNBREAKABLE
Lent Series: UNBREAKABLE 
Seven Weeks: February 18th to April 1st
Theme: Trusting in God's everlasting covenant with us.

Most of us have had the experience of signing a contract or other legal document on the dotted line. Contracts are built on distrust, protecting ourselves from liability if the other person doesn't hold up their end of the bargain. Yet healthy human development and relationship are built on trust. Trust becomes possible only when we willfully and lovingly yield all authority and power and make ourselves vulnerable. The deepest and most eternal trust that undergirds our souls comes from a relationship with God, who has given all to be with us and keeps not only God's promises but ours as well, in an unbreakable love known as covenant.

*February 25th Promises We Can't Keep - God's covenant is not based on faithfulness, but on need.

*March 4th Contracts and Covenants - Contracts are a compromise, covenants mean being all-in.
 
*March 11th Unbreakable - Nothing can break God's covenant with us.
 
*March 18th Marriage Vows - God's covenant is deeply personal and intimate.
 
*March 25th (Palm Sunday) - What Happens When You Assume? - God's covenant defies all our expectations.
 
*April 1st (Easter Sunday) - Embracing Our Teacher - Worship Services at 7:00 (sunrise), 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
The Compassion Experience - February 25th
Sunday, February 25th - The Compassion Experience - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a trip to another local church to visit The Compassion Experience. We'll walk through full-scale replicas of various dwellings from some of the world's greatest places of need in order to experience the living conditions for children and families in these areas.  

We want to engage with our larger community and transform our hearts as we gain a deeper understanding of what some our neighbors encounter on a daily basis. Let's move outside of our comfort zone and encounter life from a different perspective!  

We will  meet at the church at 1:00 p.m. Sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary. Questions? Contact the church office
5th Annual Divas & Dudes 5K Run/Walk - March 4
On Sunday, March 4, our Peace Youth will be hosting our FIFTH ANNUAL Divas and Dudes 5K  as a fundraiser for our high school and middle school summer mission trips, as well as a great opportunity for our entire church to reach out into our community. This year we've received special permission from Hunter's Creek to start and end the 5K right here at the church!  We're hoping to double (or more) the number of runners from last year.  Online registration is now open at  www.peaceyouth.net   and the cost is only $25 for adults and youth ($35 for registration on the day of the race).  So if you plan on running, make sure to register now.
If running isn't what you would like to do, we will also have plenty of need for volunteers as we open our doors and hearts to the community at large (sign up sheets are on the back table in the sanctuary).  Here are the various roles we'll need help with:
 
*Set Up/Clean Up : We will need help setting up and cleaning up our breakfast area, as well as space for our vendors, registration, etc.

*Hospitality/Children's Area : We will be serving breakfast throughout the entire morning, and will need help with serving, keeping things clean, and greeting people as they enjoy their meal.  We'll also need help with managing our bounce houses and kid's activities.

*Registration : We will be checking in all race participants, and possibly registering new ones.  Therefore, we will need help checking people in and making sure they have their race information.

*Vendor Organization : We will need a few people who are able to assist in helping all of our vendors get into place, and making sure they have what they need.
 
Finally, if you aren't able to help on the day of the race, here are a few other options for ways you can be involved:

Being or Getting Race Sponsors : What truly makes the fundraising portion of our race successful are the local businesses that financially support the cost of the race itself. Therefore, if you or someone you know would like to have your business placed on the back of the race t-shirt, please contact Joanna Sell via phone  407- 908-4212 or email  joannasell74@gmail.com for more information on options and costs.
 
Being or Getting Vendors : One of the unique opportunities with our race this year will be having businesses from within our local community represented.  It'll be a chance for us to meet and learn about the various options for a whole host of categories available to us right in our very own backyard that we may not be aware of.  So if you have a small business, or would like to encourage one that you have a connection to, please contact Joanna Sell via phone  407- 908-4212 or email  joannasell74@gmail.com for more information on securing a vendor location for the day.  We are looking forward to a great morning of exercise, food, games and celebrating our community.
Lenten Celebrations & Holy Week at Peace
Please make plans to join us during Holy Week (March 25 th through April 1 st ) and steep yourself in the richness of the passion of Christ from his humble entry into Jerusalem, the breaking bread with his disciples, to his death on the cross and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Mark your calendars now!
 

PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES - Sunday, March 25th at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - As we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, our children will participate in the traditional palm parade. We invite you to bring in palm branches from your home or neighborhood to use during the service.

 

A HOLY MEAL: RECALLING THE LAST SUPPER - Thursday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m., join us for an interactive meal remembering Holy Communion.  We begin with the story of Jesus washing his disciples feet. Then during dinner, music and other stories of the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper will be shared.  Finally, we conclude with the bread and cup in Jesus' name, just as was done at the end of this meal at the Last Supper with the disciples. 

 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE OF DARKNESS - Friday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. - Also known as Tenebrae, meaning "darkness," this worship service has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Scripture readings, music and symbols tell the story of Christ's passion. In the darkness of the sanctuary, we ponder the depth of Christ's suffering and sacrifice for us.


 

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES - Sunday, April 1st at Sunrise 7:00 a.m., Traditional 8:15 a.m., Contemporary 9:30 a.m., Traditional 11:00 a.m. - Easter is a great time for family, friends, traditions and celebration. We offer four special services with encouraging messages that recall the amazing events of that first Easter. Come enjoy uplifting music, Easter themed activities for the kids and refreshments. You'll have your hope renewed, and your spirit refreshed!

Peace Photos:  Ash Wednesday 


 


Stay Connected

Peace United Methodist Church  |407-438-8947Website |
NEW CHURCH OFFICE EMAIL: peacechurchoffice@gmail.com  

Rev. LeeAnn Inman, Lead Pastor - revleeann@gmail.com 
Rev. Jim Berlau, Associate Pastor - jimbpeaceumc@gmail.com 
Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

The Peace Church Office is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - Noon.  For EMERGENCIES after normal business hours, call 407-438-8947 Ext. 203 and follow the instructions to reach our Pastor on call.