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Guest Preacher
Posted on 2018-04-03 in Newsletter |
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April 8 we welcome guest preacher, Jarell Wilson. Jarell is a graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Social Media addict, and a blogger. He attended Baylor University and graduated from the University of North Texas. He’s a proud Austinite; a Reconciling Ministries Board Member and a scented candle aficionado.
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Stewardship Notes for April, 2018
Posted on 2018-04-03 in Newsletter |
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2018 Ministry Plan Update
Posted on 2018-03-28 in Newsletter |
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It is great to report good news! At our November 12, 2017 meeting, Peace passed a “bare bones” ministry plan for 2018 based on 2017 projected giving. Because of the uncertainty about our projected giving levels and available income, the Finance Committee recommended we reevaluate the ministry plan during the 1st quarter of 2018 based on actual income for 2017 and revise estimates for 2018 if needed. The Finance Committee has completed this reevaluation and we are happy to report that 2017 General Operating Fund income exceeded the forecast by 19%.
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CROP Walk
Posted on 2018-03-28 in Newsletter |
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Team Captains: Laura Eichner, Rodger Ericson, Linda Parsells
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Congregational Meeting April 15
Posted on 2018-03-28 in Newsletter |
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Holy Week Evening Worship Opportunities
Posted on 2018-03-26 in Newsletter |
It is finished. At the heart of Good Friday is the passion story of Jesus, which proclaims Jesus as a triumphant king who reigns from the cross. In the ancient bidding prayer we offer petitions for all the world that Christ loves. Worship begins and ends in silence
This is the night! This is our Passover with Christ from captivity to freedom, from death to life. The resurrection of Christ is proclaimed in word and water, bread and wine. We gather around a pillar of fire, hear ancient stories of our faith, affirm and celebrate the gift of Baptism, and share the food and drink of the promised land. Raised with Christ, we go forth into the world with the good news of the resurrection.
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Chili Cook-Off & Talent Show
Posted on 2018-03-21 in Newsletter |
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The Peace Talent Show will benefit the youth attending the National Youth Gathering! This year we will also be having our Chili Cook-off as the meal! Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children under 13, with a family max of $40. Tickets go on sale Easter Sunday! Mark your calendars, and if you have a talent or a chili recipe, we hope you’ll show it off at Peace’s Talent Show!
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Resuming Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Posted on 2018-03-21 in Newsletter |
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2018 Vacation Bible School
Posted on 2018-03-20 in Newsletter |
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June 11th-15th VBS will be “Babylon: Daniels Courage in Captivity”. Registering Now, at $35 per child, in cash or check. Children from 4-12 years are invited to participate, and each day of VBS is from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. We are also recruiting volunteers! Contact Jacob Thogmartin with any questions. Download Registration Form here.
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2018 Spring Congregational Meeting
Posted on 2018-03-20 in Newsletter |
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Spring Meeting: April 15 10:00 AM (between services)
Agenda items include election of voting members of the Synod Assembly, election of Preschool Board members, approval of the 2018-2019 Preschool Budget, and consideration of revisions to the congregational budget for 2018
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2018 PreSchool Carnival
Posted on 2018-03-20 in Newsletter |
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April 7: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Rain or Shine
All funds raised from the carnival will go towards meeting the preschool’s 2017-2018 budget goals as well as support goals of Peace Lutheran’s Youth. Come out and support our preschool and youth!
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March is National Kidney Month
Posted on 2018-03-14 in Newsletter |
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IHM – March 25
Posted on 2018-03-14 in Newsletter |
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Movie Matinee – Coco
Posted on 2018-03-14 in Newsletter |
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2018 CROP Walk Update
Posted on 2018-03-14 in Newsletter |
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Out & About Dinner Group
Posted on 2018-03-14 in Newsletter |
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SATURDAY, March 17, 2:30 PM at Dahlia Cafe.
Spring Break is here and it’s time for our annual visit to the Dahlia Cafe in Liberty Hill! Since Friday night is super crowded there, we go on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM. If you haven’t been there, check out their website at www.dahliacafe.com. Bring your appetites and celebrate St. Patty’s Day with us! Be sure to email Gerri West to make your reservation by Friday at 12 noon. Thanks a bunch!
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Missional River Reflections
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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The Missional River is a journey guided by Southwestern Texas Synod Staff and trainers from LEAD (Living Every day As Disciples). Peace’s core LEAD team will be inviting participation in many forms from everyone at Peace, and we have a great journey of listening and learning ahead of us.
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Monthly Night Prayer Service
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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On Easter evening, April 1, at 7:00 PM, we will begin a monthly practice of joining for a contemplative Night Prayer Service. It seems that there is so much heartache in the world, so much that needs our prayer, that we are going to begin to gather monthly to gather up the concerns and joys from our lives and the world around us and offer them up to God at the close of the day.
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Easter Lily Donations
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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Book Discussion: Enlightenment Now
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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… and sometimes the book reads you.
A Community Connections cluster for March 11 and 18: A modern christian’s reflections on Steven Pinker’s new bestseller “Enlightenment Now” led by Walid Nasrallah.
The supposed conflict between religion and science seems to be heating up again in the popular conscience with a new book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress, trending in the news and on the best seller charts.
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Super Bowl Sub Thank You
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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In gratitude, Board of Spiritual Development members
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Work Day -Thank You
Posted on 2018-03-07 in Newsletter |
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CROP Walk 2018
Posted on 2018-02-28 in Newsletter |
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Adopt a Garden Plot
Posted on 2018-02-21 in Newsletter |
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Thrivent Choice & Amazon Smile
Posted on 2018-02-13 in Newsletter |