Posts by Lori Thomson
CYF Blast & Family Tip Of The Week March 9, 2023
Dear Peace Families, In Lent we follow Jesus on the 40 day journey to the cross and beyond. During the season, many Christians have traditionally given up something—things like coffee or desserts—sacrificing something they love for 40 days, acknowledging that Jesus sacrificed even more for us. Over the next several weeks, I’ll continue offering suggestions for things we might give up—though there won’t be anything tangible mentioned. This week, I propose giving up uncommunicated expectations. We all have expectations—expectations for…
E-Note March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023 Dear Peace Members and Friends, It was wonderful to see so many of you here at Peace this last Wednesday for Lenten worship and fellowship. To spend a few moments in our busy days visiting around the dinner table; to worship in the quiet and dusk of the sanctuary with Holden Evening Prayer—well, it was a life-giving evening. Thank you. I’m looking forward to this Sunday, the Second Sunday in Lent. The children—the Alleluia Singers—will be singing (our thanks to Ben Hanson for leading this terrific group…
CYF Blast & Family Tip Of The Week September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022 Dear Peace families and friends, Today I have an invitation and a challenge for each of you. First, an invitation. Gathering Sunday is coming up this weekend, and we have a wonderful worship service planned, and it will be followed by a delicious meal in the parish hall. You are all invited, and we can’t wait to see you all, and are so excited to kickoff the new ministry year together. And now, a challenge. I would…