Peace Lutheran Church Women

October 2011

 

But if we live in the light—just as he is the light—then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin….  1 John: 7

 

“Open Hearts…Open Arms” will be the theme for the Tenth Biennial Convention of the Sierra Pacific Synod Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.   Under this theme we will be looking at what it means to be in community, to be part of God’s family.  We will be celebrating the uniqueness of each part as we come together, not as a ‘melting pot’ but as a ‘tasty stew’ where each part adds to the flavor but also retains its identity.  We will be giving thanks for what every one can add to that ‘stew’.

 

Date:  October 28-30, 2011

Place:  Mission d’Oro, Santa Nella, California

 

I pray that each one of us who attend this convention will be blessed with a rich fullness and then let it spill out and flow to others.

 

Peace and Love

Norma Toles

 

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Co-Chairs Bobbi Meyer and Eva Nash

I think of trees and how simply they let go, let fall the riches of the season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go deep into their root for renewal and sleep.  Written by May Sarton

 

 

Suggested Activity by Eva Nash: 

Go for a walk in the woods.  Listen to the leaves under your feet.  Choose an autumn leaf to take home with you.  Let it keep you company in your place of prayer during the month of October.  Listen to what it tells you about your own growth and transformation.

 

 

“ANNUAL PLCW HARVEST PIE SALE”

Sunday, October 16, 2011

 

Pies will be available for sale Sunday, October 16, between services.  This pie sale is a fundraiser which helps support our PLCW missions.  Come, bring a pie, buy a pie, and enjoy our homemade delicacies!!!

You won’t want to miss this!

 

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

 

Gabriel John Dixon son of David and Kelly Dixon and new brother for Avery and Sierra was born August 10th, 2011. Please join us as we celebrate this newest member to Peace Lutheran.

 

WHAT IS SPLASH!

 

Peace Lutheran Church participates in a program by Ausburg Fortress for young children called “SPLASH”. This program begins at birth and ends at three years of age.  Each month information from this publication’s Parent Page is mailed to the family.  This page from SPLASH includes:  a Bible Story, features one of the tunes from the music CD which is contained in the packet, care suggestions, and recommends a story book from Augsburg Fortress.

 

Why send ‘SPLASH’ Packs?

 

1.     Helps young children grow in faith from an early age.

2.     Connects churches to families for support and encouragement.

3.     Provides fun and easy ideas for bringing faith into everyday life of infants and their families.

 

If you have any questions about this program please contact Selma Gregg.

 

 

PLCW BOARD 2012

 

The slate of officers for the 2012 PLCW Board is rapidly filling up.  Thanks to the hard working nominating committee we only have two more positions to fill.  There is still the opportunity for Bold Women of Peace Lutheran Church to become President and Co-President. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to share your gifts in this way.  Our nominating committee members are:  Judy Kenney, Carol Lenhard and Chris Parks.

 

 

MISSION OUTREACH

 

Judy Kenney

 

PLCW THANKOFFERING SUNDAY

 

November 13th, 8:00 and 10:45 Worship Services

 

The idea of collecting donations in small offering boxes goes back to the very early 1800s, when women formed “mite” or “cent” societies to raise money.  Mite boxes were given out as fundraising tools to collect pennies for the support of church projects and foreign missionaries.

 

The Women of Peace Lutheran Church will join with other women across America by bringing their boxes of coins they have set aside throughout the year to the Altar as expressions of thanksgiving to God.  These small sums, taken collectively, can accomplish amazing things.  Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America use these funds to support women and further mission projects around the world. 

 

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CIRCLE NEWS

 

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN

 

Thru God’s word, our monthly fellowship, study and prayer help us to restore, support and encourage each other.  We would like to invite all the women of Peace Lutheran Church, members and visitors, to join us in a circle of friends.  Please consider joining a circle, we would love to get to know you better.

 

Circle Dates and Times

 

Sarah:  Sunday September 18th, 5:00 p.m.

Sheila Campbell, Circle Chair

 

Deborah:  Saturday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m.

Janet Hessel, Circle Chair

 

Esther:  Monday, October 17th, 5:45 p.m.

Linda Mitchelmore, Circle Chair

 

Martha:  Tuesday,October 18th, 2:00 p.m.

Betsy Wagner, Circle Chair

 

Naomi:  Wednesday, October 19th, 1:30 p.m.

Jan Schroeder, Circle Chair

 

Rebecca:  Tuesday, October 11th, 10:00 a.m.

Circle Chair to be assigned monthly

 

Ruth:  Tuesday, October 11th, 1:00 p.m.

Myrna Heppe, Circle Chair

 

Sarah:  Sunday October 16th, 5:00 p.m.

Sheila Campbell, Circle Chair

 

Pastor Judith will have leadership training for the Circle Bible Study Leaders Thursday October 6th at 11:30

 

DATES TO MARK ON YOUR PLCW 2011 CALENDAR:

 

Sunday, October 16th           Harvest Pie Sale

October 28th-30th                   10th Biennial Convention of WELCA Sierra Pacific Synod                       

Sunday, November 13th      Thankoffering

Saturday, December 3rd       Christmas Party and General Meeting

The next PLCW Board meeting will be held on Tuesday October 4th at 2:00 p.m.  All the Women of Peace Lutheran are invited to attend