Dear Peace members and friends,
Kids are back to school, vacations are ending, and we’re getting ready for an exciting fall at Peace! We celebrate this weekend with Gathering Sunday! Following worship (9:30am), adults can make their way to Parish Hall for an extended time of fellowship and a preview of fall ministry. And, after a brief welcome and introduction to Sunday School in the Sanctuary, families and children will head outdoors for a Fall Kickoff Festival. We’ll have walking tacos, snow cones, games, and activities.
I’m also excited to be back in the pulpit as we begin a new sermon series on Church and Community. I’ll begin with a sermon, “Why Come to Church?” Jesus described it as his people, his community. Paul described the church as Christ’s body—his continuing presence in the world. I believe you and I need the church and worship and I’ll share with you some reasons why on Sunday. I believe this is an important word for all of us!
Further, the Peace Choir is back, we will welcome everyone to the Lord’s Supper, and, last but certainly not least, we will baptize Connor Hansen Dorn, the son of Bobby and Erin Dorn; the grandson of Jon and Betty Hansen; and the nephew of Matt and Lauren Toppin.
Last of all, a special greeting to Virginia Johnson. She turned 103 years old this last Tuesday. Happy Birthday, Virginia!
See you Sunday!
Mark